ACC Basketball: What to expect from league’s 2023 NBA Draft picks?

Jordan Miller- G, Miami University (2nd round, 48th Pick- Los Angeles Clippers)

Jordan Miller spent two years at George Mason, then transferred to Miami (FL) and played two years there. He averaged 10 points his junior year and 15 points his senior year. Like so many in the past, Miller made a name for himself during March Madness, scoring 27 points, going 7-7 from the field, and going 13-13 from the free throw line in the Elite 8 game against Texas, leading Miami to the final four. After averaging only 6.8 points per game in the summer league, it remains to be seen whether Miller will actually make the roster fully, sign a two-way contract, or sign with the Clippers at all.

Isaiah Wong – G, Miami University (2nd round, 55th Pick-Indiana Pacers)

The ACC player of the year has been productive since his arrival at Miami, averaging at least 15 points per game in three out of his four seasons in college. He was a catalyst for getting Miami to the final four this past season. If summer league was any indication of what Wong brings to the table, then Pacers fans should be excited, as he showed a knack for knocking down the three. He shot 38% from three his senior year in college and shot 40% from three in the summer league while averaging 11.0 points per game. Wong signed a two-way deal with Indiana.

It’s always hit and miss when it comes to drafting one-and-done players in the first round, and there are success stories of players being drafted in the second round. Michael Redd, was drafted in the second round by the Milwaukee Bucks back in 2000, signed a $91 million contract, and most recently, Jalen Brunson, drafted in the second round by the Dallas Mavericks, signed a max contract with the New York Knicks.

There isn’t a more talent-rich conference in college basketball than the ACC, and I’m sure GMs are hoping that tradition continues with this new infusion of talent from the Atlantic Coast Conference.