I was a fan of Risacher before the draft process, but as his pro season has come along (despite a cold end to the year), I am even more of a fan. Amazing spot up shooter, quick release on his shot very similar to a Kuzma or MPJ is like. His size and length give him an advantage on his shot and as well as scoring off the dribble. That was a big question for him but he has made a ton of strides, finishing explosively around the rim. Awesome help side defender with great positioning, finding himself in the right spot every time it seems. Still a project player needing to become more consistent on both ends of the floor and proving he is a threat offensively outside of catch and shoot. Good chance he could go first overall on draft night.

The number one overall recruit in the 2023 class opted to go the pro route and unfortunately, it didn't work out as planned. Missing the second half due to a thumb injury, Holland had a ton of promise after his great month of January. His ability to score off the dribble and create shots for himself is his most promising asset. I think he can be most dominant off the ball as a wing rather than his previous on ball role. His help defense IQ is his defensive strong suit, where he racks up a ton of steals on the help side and jumping lanes. Needs to improve mightily on his three point shooting, as well as his sometimes loose and careless dribbling where he can be very turnover prone. A project pick that if put with the right team, he can develop into what he truly is as a player.

Sheppard has taken off on boards with his excellent play his freshman year at Kentucky. A prolific scorer and scrappy defender, Sheppard can be viewed in multiple roles on a NBA roster. One of the best three point shooters in the country with a smooth stroke and release. Scrappy defender with great hands, and isn't afraid to gamble while recovering well and staying in front. His playmaking and creation for others has gotten better as the season progressed but still could be improved. His gambles defensively can be an issue at times and will need to adjust to NBA impact. Will be an impact shooter immediately for any team in the league.

Despite not having the chance to show out in the NCAA Tournament, Rob Dillingham remains one of the top guys off the board for me in the draft. His ability to create his own shot, as well as his quickness with the ball in his hands, makes him stand out amongst the rest of the guards in this class. Efficient shooter from all levels with smooth form. Creates well for others based on his handling ability. Lacks defense mainly because of his size but a team won't be taking him for that. Will need to work on finishing around the rim consistently but already showed strides down the stretch. His ability to go get a bucket is something that makes him unique and relates to a ton of guards from Kentucky. Dillingham should go top 4 undoubtedly.

High upside player here in Williams, who had to deal with an injury mid season, which caused him to miss all of December. Williams has shown a ton of flashes on both sides of the ball but there hasn't been a complete product just yet, although I think there can be. Offensively, he runs out in transition very well with a great ability to finish around the rim with his athleticism. Defensively, he isn't the worst ever, but being lengthy and athletic allows him to jump lanes and recover well if falling away from ball handlers. He needs to develop a more consistent shooting ability, the form is there (think Brandon Miller), but he needs to find the confidence with his shot. He also tends to have times where he becomes forgettable on the court, but his shooting development can change that easily. High risk-high reward pick here but I like the prospect a ton.

McCain has been one of the more popular prospects through his popularity online for years now. He has turned himself into one of the top prospects in this class, following his freshman season at Duke. McCain profiles as a sharpshooter, with the ability to score at all three levels. His confidence in his shot makes him stand out, and I am a big fan of his mid-range ability. His scoring around the rim is limited due to his size, but he is stronger than expected and finishes well (loves to use hop step to get positioning). Won't be primary ball handler most likely (based on seeing his role at Duke), but isn't disastrous on ball. Defensively. I think he can be better than already expected, mainly due to his natural strength. Smart kid who knows where to be. Big fan of McCain, who might rise up more by Draft Day.

I really like Kel'el Ware in this draft after transferring from Oregon after a disappointing first year. You're getting a great center with Ware here, a guy who will dominate the glass and shot block at a decent level. Will be thrown into every PnR unfortunately. Offensively, he is good at being the roller on screens, as well as clearing out defenders to create space for himself. Can stretch the floor at times and is efficient when doing so, but won't take too high of a volume from out there. A little slower and sluggish at times, will seem to be disinterested at times, which leads to his inefficiencies finishing. Was in the 20's originally, now working his way up to lottery range for me.

Another guy who at the start of the season, was poised to be a top pick in this draft, but has fallen a bit due to his inconsistent play, as well as injuries. A ton of flashes were shown with Collier, with his ability to get to the basket and finish being his strong suit. Gets to the line a lot with his explosiveness and aggression; not going to shoot much from three so will need to develop that. Great playmaker who can be turnover prone, but is an awesome passer nonetheless. Defense is not going to be Collier's game at all, despite his ability to get steals off the ball. Needs to stay focused on that end to be productive. Collier will rise more after his combine tests finish and he can make an impact immediately I believe.

One of the overall most interesting freshman that entered the draft after his first year. Carrington is a spark plug type of player who will score at will. Not the most efficient scorer to ever play, but when he is on, he is hard to stop. Also shows really good production as a passer, setting up his teammates, with a great AST/TO ratio. Rebounds really well for his position and size. Don't expect him to be too much of a force defensively mainly due to his lack of athleticism on that end compared to the offensive side. This has Cam Thomas of the Brooklyn Nets written all over it in Carrington. Will need to develop into his body before we figure out what player he really is.

da Silva has been someone that scouts and "experts" have loved down the stretch of the season at Colorado. A 3/4 hybrid player who can stretch the floor very well, shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc. Pushes out in transition well and can do so with the ball in his hands. Moves off the ball well, but finishing can be a struggle unless its a dunk. Knack for the ball defensively, finds himself in the right spots, turns defense into offense. Not going to be able to guard the top guys, based on his college tape, but isn't horrible if switched on. Needs to improve overall on his quickness, at times it looks like he's going through motions. da Silva is going to be one of those later picks that works out and plays immediately for a playoff team.

I know what you're already thinking about Edey; How is he possibly a first rounder? Well, he took criticism this offseason and worked to get better. Obviously his strongest suit is being 7'4, and coming along with that is immediate rebounding and rim protection. But Edey has worked more on his footwork and he looks much more coordinated than the past few years. The big questions will be how will he be able to battle with other bigs in the NBA, along with his cardio at a much faster paced game with ELITE athletes. Only time will tell on who he will be as a pro player, but a 2-time National Player of the Year will surely go in the first round.

I wanted to see how Missi would play down the stretch to evaluate who he would be, and he didn't disappoint much. Missi is your prototypical, PnR big man who can finish above the rim in lob situations. Put-backs are his main thing on the glass and works especially well on the offensive glass overall. Quick feet for a bigger guy and his length is a disruption to any driver into the paint. Can't shoot at all, so don't expect anything from him there. Tends to disappear at times overall, especially on the glass, which will be the thing that holds him down on teams' boards. I like him overall as a prospect with there being a small revival of the old school big being needed.

Jaylon Tyson wasn't a guy on my bingo card to jump up this high, but the more I watch, the more I think he can be a steal in this draft. Offensive threat as a great shooter from any range, as well as great in isolation. Great with the ball in his hands, great playmaker with his court vision and touch on passes, will look even better with pro players. Not the most explosive guy off the dribble but uses strength to finish around the rim and shed defenders. Will not be relied on defensively at all, not sure if he will be a good defender but has the body frame to be serviceable. A bucket getter that any team in this range would want and with his skill-set, it's worth taking a shot.

Having an outstanding collegiate career spanning between his time and Texas Tech and now Kansas, McCullar is very similar to former Jayhawk forward, Ochai Agbaji. Scorer at all levels and isn't afraid to take the big shot in big moments. His on ball defense is amazing and his size allows him to guard 1-3 and sometimes 4. Can create for others off the dribble and in PnR situations. Only downside is he can be a bit turnover prone, but I'd expect him to play off the ball in the NBA. Love what McCullar could bring to a playoff level squad at the next level.

Klintman re-enters the draft process after his wild past year at college then transitional to the NBL. He might not have stood out as a player overall with his production, but the prospect of who Bobi can turn out to be. His shooting ability makes him the most intriguing with his high release point and overall smooth form for his size. He moves off the ball really well and can finish around the rim with his athleticism. Needs to improve on creating shots for himself and overall efficiency. Defensively, there's a ton of promise with his size and length, but he needs to finish the play as he gives up at times. His shot blocking and rebounding will get him minutes immediately. Interesting to watch as he goes through the combine.