April 2023 Basketball Wiretap

Gradey Dick Leaves Kansas For 2023 NBA Draft

Mar 31, 2023 4:11 PM

Gradey Dick will leave Kansas after his freshman season and enter the 2023 NBA draft.

"None of this would be possible without God and my family," Dick told ESPN. "They've been with me every step of the way. I also want to thank my coaches, teachers, and friends along the way."

Dick is the No. 11 prospect in ESPN's draft projections.

Dick averaged 14.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game this season, shooting 40% for 3.

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Jalen Hood-Schifino Leaves Indiana For 2023 NBA Draft

Mar 31, 2023 11:24 AM

Jalen Hood-Schifino will leave Indiana after his freshman decision to enter the 2023 NBA draft.

Hood-Schifino is a projected lottery pick.

"For me, the time is now," Hood-Schifino told ESPN. "This has been a dream of mine since I was a little boy."

Hood was voted the Big Ten Conference Freshman of Year and second-team All-Big Ten after averaging 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

"My freshman season was nothing short of amazing," said Hood-Schifino, who is 6-foot-5 with a 6-foot-10 wingspan. "My coaches kept their word by having the ultimate trust in me as a freshman. We didn't win a national championship, but overall the season was successful and experiencing March Madness was a surreal moment."

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Brandon Miller Declares For 2023 NBA Draft

Mar 30, 2023 3:04 PM

Brandon Miller has declared for the 2023 NBA draft after his freshman season at Alabama.

Miller is expected to be a top-3 pick with a chance of going No. 2.

Miller told ESPN that that he thanked "God, my family, my fans and all the coaches at the University of Alabama," and now planned to forgo his college eligibility.

Miller was the nation's leading freshman scorer at 18.8 points a game.

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Kansas State's Markquis Nowell Enters NBA Draft

Mar 29, 2023 11:27 PM

Kansas State point guard Markquis Nowell declared for the 2023 NBA Draft on Wednesday.

"To play in the NBA has been a dream of mine since I was 7 years old and I finally have the opportunity to turn a dream into a reality," Nowell posted on Twitter.

Nowell set a NCAA tournament record with 19 assists against Michigan State in the Sweet 16.

Nowell transferred to Kansas State from Little Rock, where he was voted first-team All Sun Belt Conference in 2020.

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Baylor Freshman Keyonte George Enters NBA Draft

Mar 29, 2023 11:21 PM

Baylor freshman Keyonte George declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday.

George is currently the No. 9 prospect on ESPN's draft projections.

George, who has named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year, averaged 15.3 points and 4.2 rebounds on the season.

"I don't really worry about I'll be picked -- I respect everyone that is trying to fulfill their dreams. I'm looking for fit, somewhere where I can learn and grow at the same time. It's important for me to be an all-around player and not just a scorer. I'm looking forward to showing NBA teams how tough I am and the savvy I carry myself with," George told ESPN.

George was ESPN's No. 3 player for the 2022 class. 

 

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Duke Freshman Dariq Whitehead To Enter NBA Draft

Mar 29, 2023 11:16 PM

Duke freshman Dariq Whitehead declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday.

Whitehead averaged 8.3 points while shooting 42.9% from the field this season.

Whitehead missed several games this season with an offseason foot injury and a lower left leg sprain. 

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UCLA's Jaylen Clark Declares For NBA Draft

Mar 29, 2023 11:13 PM

UCLA guard Jaylen Clark declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday.

Clark, who averaged 13 points and 6 rebounds on the season, missed the last six games due to a leg injury.

Clark did not say whether he would hire an agent. He has until May 31 to withdraw from the draft and return to UCLA. 

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Terquavion Smith Leaving NC State For 2023 NBA Draft

Mar 28, 2023 5:36 PM

Terquavion Smith is leaving NC State for the 2023 NBA draft after his sophomore season.

"I'm forgoing my college eligibility and going all the way in," Smith said. "I'm thankful for everything the NC State coaching staff and fans have done for me. This is the right decision for me to take care of my family."

Smith is the No. 30 prospect in the draft by ESPN.

Smith finished as the second-leading scorer in the ACC as well as the second most prolific 3-point shooter with 91 makes on the season.

"I showed a lot of different things this year," Smith said. "Teams wanted to see me be more of a point guard, making the right play, making the right decisions. They wanted to see me improve my finishing, and I increased that. I showed I can be a leader."

Smith surprisingly withdrew from the 2022 NBA draft after an impressive showing at the pre-draft camp in Chicago.

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Jarace Walker Leaves Houston For 2023 NBA Draft

Mar 25, 2023 12:14 PM

Jarace Walker has announced he will leave Houston after his freshman season to enter the 2023 NBA draft. Walker is a projected lottery pick.

Walker was the top power forward of his high school class and Kelvin Sampson has expected him to leave after one season.

Walker finishes his college career averaging 11.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 27.6 minutes per game.

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Jett Howard To Declare For 2023 NBA Draft

Mar 23, 2023 9:30 PM

Jett Howard will declare for the 2023 NBA draft, leaving Michigan after his freshman season.

Howard is the No. 16 prospect in ESPN's draft rankings.

"This was a great learning year for me," Howard told ESPN. "It's what I needed. It taught me how to play within a pro-style offense and be effective, to get out of my comfort zone, and play with other good players."

Howard says he relished playing for his father, Juwan Howard, a former NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion who won Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2021 after taking Michigan to the Elite Eight.

"Playing for my dad was a beautiful experience," Howard said. "It was a little rough at first, as he wants things done a certain way, but overall it was easy playing in his offense. He's a fun person to be around on a day-to-day basis."

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