Age is just a number, even if you're an NBA unicorn like Victor Wembanyama.
The French phenom is widely regarded as one of the best draft prospects in recent history, with the San Antonio Spurs almost certainly guaranteed to select him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Playing professionally since 2019, Wembanyama has been a star in the French league, being named LNB Pro MVP in 2023 — the youngest player ever to win the accolade. He was also named the league's Best Young Player in each of the past three seasons.
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How old is Victor Wembanyama?
Victor Wembanyama is 19 years old. Born on January 4, 2004, he will be 19 years, 5 months and 16 days on the night of the 2023 NBA Draft.
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Youngest players in the 2023 NBA Draft
Wembanyama isn't the youngest top prospect in this year's draft. That title is held by South Carolina forward GG Jackson, who was born on Dec. 17, 2000.
Below is a list of the youngest players in the 2023 NBA Draft class.
| Name | School/Club | Age | DOB |
| GG Jackson | South Carolina | 18 | 12/17/2004 |
| Ege Demir | Tofas Bursa (Turkey) | 18 | 08/15/2004 |
| James Nnaji | FC Barcelona (Spain) | 18 | 08/14/2004 |
| Dariq Whitehead | Duke | 18 | 08/01/2004 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | Metropolitans 92 (France) | 18 | 07/26/2004 |
| Noah Clowney | Alabama | 18 | 07/14/2004 |
| Cam Whitmore | Villanova | 18 | 07/08/2004 |
| Rayan Rupert | New Zealand Breakers | 19 | 05/31/2004 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | Arkansas | 19 | 04/17/2004 |
| Sidy Cissoko | G League Ignite | 19 | 04/02/2004 |
| Ousmane N'Diaye | Baskonia II (Spain) | 19 | 03/19/2004 |
| William Beugre-Kassi | Roanne U21 (France) | 19 | 03/18/2004 |
| Jordan Walsh | Arkansas | 19 | 03/03/2004 |
| Nikola Durisic | KK Mega Bemax (Serbia) | 19 | 02/23/2004 |
| Amari Bailey | UCLA | 19 | 02/17/2004 |
| Dereck Lively II | Duke | 19 | 02/12/2004 |
| Scoot Henderson | G League Ignite | 19 | 02/03/2004 |
| Emoni Bates | Eastern Michigan | 19 | 01/28/2004 |
| Romain Parmentelot | Lyon (France) | 19 | 01/27/2004 |
| Anthony Black | Arkansas | 19 | 01/20/2004 |
| Victor Wembanyama | Metropolitans 92 (France) | 19 | 01/04/2004 |