NBA Draft 2023: Latest mock draft after San Antonio Spurs get No. 1 overall pick

Brandon Miller wasn’t the only stud freshman on the Alabama roster last season, as Clowney averaged 9.8 ppg and 7.8 rpg in 26 mpg as a starter. Despite being the 4th option on offense, the 6’10 forward had a number of big games, including 17 points and 14 rebounds against Missouri. He has the size and defensive ability to have an impact and if he can improve his shooting (28% 3PT), his offensive potential can soar.

Sacramento is good in the backcourt but some frontcourt help alongside Domantas Sabonis can’t hurt. He can play at the four next to him and help upgrade the team’s defense. He has high upside at this spot and is one of the top four-men in a draft that’s fairly weak at that position.

The All-American big man averaged around 21 ppg and 11 rpg in his last season at Indiana, along with blocking three shots a game. Jackson-Davis already was known as an elite offensive prospect but his interior defense only continued to grow. At 6’9 and unable to space the floor, he could be viewed as limited as to what he’ll do at the next level but he simply was too good both ways in college to not be a first-rounder.

Portland has little frontcourt depth to speak of and barring a trade out of No. 3, will have to take a perimeter player there. Jackson-Davis is going to be the best big man option to take and he could get minutes behind Jusuf Nurkić and if his offense can translate, could even overtake him sooner than later.