NBA Draft prospects 2023: Ranking the top 60 players on SN's big board entering lottery

The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery is finally here.

This year's lottery will be one of the biggest in NBA history as franchises hope to see the ping-pong balls fall in their favor to earn the chance to land generational prospect Victor Wembanyama.

The Wembanyama Sweepstakes will be the talking point of the night, but the 2023 NBA Draft class has a ton of talented players to be excited about if your team doesn't win the No. 1 overall pick.

G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson and Alabama freshman forward Brandon Miller both project as future stars in the NBA. Overtime Elite's Amen and Ausar Thompson are intriguing prospects who might be unknown by the casual fan. NCAA standouts like Houston's Jarace Walker and Kansas' Gradey Dick will be able to fill a role at the next level immediately.

Take a look at an updated 2023 NBA Draft Big Board, ranking prospects regardless of how they fit in the draft order that will be finalized on Tuesday.

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NBA Draft prospects 2023

1. Victor Wembanyama

• Position: Center
• Height: 7-4
• Age: 19
• Team: Metropolitans 92

Somehow, Wembanyama exceeded the lofty expectations in his final season playing for the Metropolitans 92. He's drained one-legged 3s. He's guarded five players on a single possession. He's denied dunkers at the rim. He's crossed up smaller guards, split double teams and rained down smooth contested jumpers. There really isn't much the 7-4 marvel can't do. He's not only a generational talent and the sure-fire top pick in this draft, he's potentially the single-best draft prospect since LeBron James back in 2003.

2. Scoot Henderson

• Position: Point guard
• Height: 6-2
• Age: 19
• Team: G League Ignite

Already an elite NBA-level athlete with off the charts explosiveness, Henderson should find comfort playing at the NBA level from Day 1. Although his injury-riddled season was cut short thanks to a series of setbacks including a nasal fracture, concussion and ankle injury, make no mistake — Henderson is special. In almost any other year, he would be a bonafide, legitimate contender for the No. 1 overall pick.

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3. Brandon Miller

• Position: Wing
• Height: 6-9
• Age: 20
• Team: Alabama

With elite size (6-9, 200 pounds, 6-11 wingspan), Miller projects as a modern prototypical wing scorer. Equally as comfortable coming off screens, popping as a screener or hitting off the bounce, Miller is already an NBA-caliber shot-maker. It's impossible to watch Miller's game and not see a little bit of Brandon Ingram in his natural ability to score from all over the floor with that size and length.

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4. Amen Thompson

• Position: Wing
• Height: 6-7
• Age: 20
• Team: Overtime Elite

Amen is a two-way threat as an explosive athlete and disruptive defender. His growth as a playmaker elevated his draft stock, even if there are still lingering questions about his jump shot. While the shot is a work in progress, Amen sees the floor well and is a creative passer with great instincts. 

5. Jarace Walker

• Position: Forward
• Height: 6-9
• Age: 19
• Team: Houston

Walker's physical tools are his biggest asset as a 6-8, 240-pound forward with a reported 7-2 wingspan. When you factor in his fluid mobility, lateral quickness for his size, and pure athleticism, the 19-year-old is the exact archetype of what NBA teams are looking for in a power forward in today's NBA. Walker has emerged as one of the best all-around defenders in his draft class with the physicality and length to anchor the paint. He also has the much-coveted foot speed to hold his own on switches.

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6. Ausar Thompson

• Position: Wing
• Height: 6-7
• Age: 20
• Team: Overtime Elite

Ausar is the second Thompson twin projected to be selected in the top 10 of this year's draft. He filled out his trophy case over the Overtime Elite season, earning regular season MVP, Finals MVP and a championship with the City Reapers. Like his brother, Ausar is an explosive athlete who cuts through defenses off of the dribble to get to the rim. He is a swarming and versatile defender and his playmaking grew considerably during this past season.

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7. Cam Whitmore

• Position: Wing
• Height: 6-7
• Age: 18
• Team: Villanova

Whitmore's bullying physicality is his greatest strength and he will not be intimated or overpowered at the next level. Although his freshman season was delayed by thumb surgery and he didn't consistently produce at the level that was expected upon his return, the flashes were bright enough to see his high ceiling of potential. He's a force around the basket and dunks everything. The Big East Rookie of the Year projects at a minimum to be a high-level, tough-nosed versatile defender.

8. Anthony Black

• Position: Guard
• Height: 6-7
• Age: 19
• Team: Arkansas

As a 6-7, 198-pound guard, Black has the versatility to defend any perimeter player. Black is a suffocating on-ball defender who works relentlessly around ball screens. He's a deflection machine with long arms and quick hands, using great anticipation to come up with steals or blocks.

On offense, passing is Black's strong suit. Despite being 19 years old, he plays with the poise of a veteran. You can't speed him up. He already operates pick-and-rolls at a high level, seeing the floor with elite court vision to make intelligent reads for easy looks.

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9. Gradey Dick

• Position: Wing
• Height: 6-8
• Age: 19
• Team: Kansas

Dick is one of the best 3-point shooters in the country and at 6-8, it's easy to see why NBA teams would consider him a lottery pick. The freshman wing is a flamethrower, knocking down 39.9 percent of his 5.8 3-point attempts per game. With a smooth, high release, Dick only needs a split-second to get his shot off against even the tightest defense. He already has NBA range and during his freshman season, he proved there is no 3-point shot he can't make. 

10. Cason Wallace

• Position: Guard
• Height: 6-4
• Age: 19
• Team: Kentucky

The 19-year-old is the type of reliable playmaker, tenacious perimeter defender and developing scorer that any guard-needy team should be trying to target. With recent success stories like Tyrese Maxey, Immanuel Quickley, Tyler Herro, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, De'Aaron Fox, Jamal Murray and Devin Booker, Wallace is looking like the next Kentucky guard whose game should translate to the next level.

NBA Draft Big Board: Ranking the top 60 prospects

There is still over a month left before Adam Silver takes the stage in Brooklyn to announce the first overall pick. Check back over the next month to see our positional rankings and individual player breakdowns.

For now, here's an updated look at SN's latest big board featuring the top 60 prospects.