Smith has averaged 18.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game this season in 34 minutes per contest. This past month has been eye opening on so many ways. Here is who really helped their draft stock during the two days of scrimmaging at the combine. Indiana Pacers (via Rockets): Noah Clowney (Alabama, PF, Freshman). Sophomore guard Terquavion Smith has had quite the tenure with the NC State mens basketball team. Los Angeles Clippers (via Bucks): Dereck Lively II (Duke, C, Freshman). Mock drafts dating back to his freshman year had him as a late first rounder, and the extra season has raised his value up tremendously. San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors): Jalen Wilson (Kansas, SF/PF, Junior). "I knew I could do it. 14. Whether being paired next to All-Star guard Damian Lillard in Portland or All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen, both systems could use an extra perimeter shooter. Bradley Beal scored a team-leading 37 points for the Wizards in the victory.Want to watch the matchup between the Raptors and Wizards? I ain't ducking nothing. 1. 3. The only clear path to upside calls for significant improvement to his shooting/mechanics, though there will be teams willing to bet on it given his age (19) and what a jumper could do for a 6'10" wing. Age (18) and a valued archetype will keep NBA teams patient with Rupert, a 6'6" wing who has a projectable shooting stroke and 7'3" wingspan for defense. Fit won't be an issue with whichever team wins the lottery. Scouts remain hesitant about Bates' athleticism, decision-making, defense and professionalism. He put all of that on display in the first scrimmage, tallying a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds to go with five assists. 15. Terquavion Smith: 6'2.25 . Michigan State freshman guard Max Christie will stay in the draft and hire an agent, ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. 9. r/NBA_Draft Brandon Miller's stock inexplicably went up despite everything going on. Although his jumper hasn't been falling lately, his 2.0 made threes per game and mid-range shot-making suggest it's worth betting on enough adequate shooting to complement his slashing and transition offense. Smith is the press-man cornerback the Ravens will gravitate to during the pre-draft process. Walsh's quickness to lock up, guard multiple positions and defend with intensity should sway NBA teams to remain patient with his shooting consistency and off-the-dribble development. Kansas' Christian Braun jumps a 40" max vertical. With his on-court confidence, he has earned comparisons to Jordan Poole. 22 prospect in the ESPN 100, had a strong showing at the NBA draft combine that propelled him firmly into consideration as a first-round pick, several NBA executives told ESPN. NC State star Terquavion Smith, a projected first-round NBA draft pick, was taken to a hospital after being stretchered off the court following a scary fall in the second half of a 80-69 loss to North Carolina on Saturday. He plays well with the ball in his hands, however, he was an efficient catch-and-shoot guy if he moves off the rock. I like school and my college in particular. His vision and passing ability have taken strides this season as well his assists per game have improved by 2.5 since last season. While scouts remain hesitant to buy Murray's volume scoring fully translating to the NBA, they do see the off-ball offense (shooting, cutting, transition finishing) carrying over. The shooting and athleticism/tools for finishing and defense alone put Hendricks in the lottery discussion, but it also feels like the 19-year-old has more skill to unlock future scoring potential. While in college, he struggled to finish at the rim, especially when in a set offense. Heres more from around the basketball world: UAB senior guard Jordan Walker, San Francisco senior guard Khalil Shabazz, and Auburn sophomore big man Johni Broome are among the players who have indicated that theyll withdraw from the 2022 NBA draft class and return to college for at least one more year, according to a series of announcements. The 19-year-old averaged16.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a freshman in 2021/22, earning a spot on the ACCs All-Rookie Team and becoming an honorable mention All-Conference selection. https://t.co/yWxgJXjCsg, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) May 20, 2022. 31. Los Angeles Lakers (via Pelicans): Cason Wallace (Kentucky, PG, Freshman). Check out the links below.NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Jones' game doesn't scream upside, but his passing, shooting and defense does point to an easy-fit role player who can be used on or off the ball. Terquavion Smith (born December 31, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the NC State Wolfpack of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Right at the end of the NBA trade deadline, the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers found themselves selling parts of their backcourt. Error! Non-lottery first-round picks in the 2022 NBA Draft project to get $4 million-$8 million . "If things go like I expect, I won't have to go through the combine experience the same way," Smith said. Teams interested in just adding a scoring weapon will want Sensabaugh. He was also taking 3s with confidence, knocking down one 3-ball to show he can stretch the floor a bit. He posted 17 points in a second-day scrimmage, then opted to sit out the final day. He led the ACC with 96 made three-pointers, the fourth-highest total for a freshman in conference history. Not only did he play well during the scrimmage, but he impressed during athletic testing. Before the day even started, NBA Big Board's Rafael Barlow tweeted a "rumbling" from the combine that said, "Don't be surprised if Jalen Williams ends up a lottery pick.". Todd, Ross, and their team helped put me on the NBA map.". Has had some good reps passing on the move as well. Inconsistent shooting has affected Whitmore's scoring, but between his functional ball-handling moves to break down defenses and his explosiveness and power in the lane, he's still been able to create and finish opportunities in the half court. Coulibaly could pass on this draft and wait for a bigger role (and weaker 2024 class) after Victor Wembanyama heads to the NBA. His 96 3-pointers led the ACC and ranked as the fourth-highest total in ACC history for a freshman. Smith was named to the. On the defensive side, Smith has shown a great deal of improvement. His skill alone should be enough for a team to take a swing on him in the second round. Sacramento Kings: Bilal Coulibaly (Metropoliitans 92, SF, 2004). He played well at the NBA Combine in Chicago last month, but clearly thinks another year in college could improve his draft stock. Success! Brooklyn Nets: Jordan Hawkins (Connecticut, SG/SF, Sophomore). Indiana Pacers: Nick Smith Jr. (Arkansas, PG/SG, Freshman). I'm looking forward to showing I can handle the ball and I'm a great passer. Johnson scored 25 points in the Spurs' win, leading the team.This matchup will be airing on fuboTV.National Basketball Association odds courtesy of. "I will be working out for teams and seeing how high I can get in the draft," Smith told ESPN. Braun is far from just a spot-up shooter on the perimeter, and he showed that in the second scrimmage. While it may feel wrong to place too much stock into one or two scrimmage games, try telling that to players like Denver Nuggets guard Bones Hyland or San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Primo, both of whom elevated their draft stock considerably after strong showings at last year's combine. . Whenever Im evaluating prospects, I like to think about what they can add for their team when you strip away their usage rate. 43. A team will buy his offensive potential based on his flashes of three-point range, face-up skill and post-ups. I want to be able to contribute effectively to an NBA team., In his first college season, Smith started 25 of 32 games and averaged 16.3 PPG, 4.1 RPG, and 2.1 APG. Everything else about it feels easy to buy, given his ball-handling and burst for creation, athletic finishing and speciality shot-making inside the arc. Nnaji, DaRon Holmes ou Dereck Lively. Smith suffered elbow and neck injuries, the school said, and he didn't return to the game. Round 1 - Pick 23 There was an error processing your request. The last college basketball season was the year of the big men. He was confident attacking and showed he can do much more than just shoot from the perimeter. He does a lot of his scoring from mid range and out and isnt a big time finisher in the lane, mainly due to his slight frame. The NBAs official withdrawal deadline is June 13. He was named to the ACC All-Rookie Team and was an all-conference honorable mention after averaging 16.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the Wolfpack, finishing as the second-leading scorer in the ACC in conference play. I learned not to care about rankings, or who is supposed to be better. Smith is a lanky, quick, agile scoring guard who has burst onto the scene and is moving up draft boards. He has had no trouble getting to his spots his handles are enough for him to create his own shots, and he shows good potential as an off-ball catch-and-shooter. N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts talks with Terquavion Smith (0) during the second half of Wright State's 84-70 victory over N.C. State at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Warriors): Terrence Shannon Jr. (Illinois, SF, Senior). The NFL Draft takes place on Thursday, April 27th, 2023. 25. Shooting 41.9 percent from three, Johnson has emerged as a three-level shot-maker and passing threat. Below are the Agility Ranks for the Forwards & Bigs from the #NBA Combine. I noticed Williams' shooting stroke during the drills on Wednesday, and it was evident that he has been working on his shot. There has been interest in Cissoko's potential versatility as a two-way playmaker and improved shot-maker, but there are also questions about whether he checks any one box with enough certainty. Not only is his wingspan differential one of the longest on record, however, but he also finished in the 90th percentile or better in his three-quarter sprint and his standing vertical. . I noticed something crazy about Williams during my research, and it should help him tremendously. 20. (1:58). Braun finished the game with 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. All teams missing the playoffs are in the Lottery, Teams with worse records get more chances at winning a top four pick (more ping pong ball combos), The 1st overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls, The 2nd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls, The 3rd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls, The 4th overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls, Remaining lottery teams, sorted by record, fill out picks 5-14, Playoff teams, sorted by record, are assigned picks 15-30 - playoff seeds and outcomes have no impact, Random drawing decides who picks first between teams with same record, Tied lottery teams split their ping pong balls evenly, and any odd remainder and the better draft order position are given to the random drawing winner, Second round is ordered by record without playoff consideration, Second round ties are in reverse order of the teams' first round picks. 22. Podziemski's name is trending in scouting circles as he continues to put up monster stat lines with enticing creativity and shot-making skill. Walker and Shabazz will have exhausted their NCAA eligibility at that point, while Broome who recently announced that hell transfer to Auburn from Morehead State will have the option of remaining in school. Check out highlights from NC State's standout guard Terquavion Smith as he decides to return to school for the 2022 season. Everyone doubted me. Detroit Pistons: Amen Thompson (Overtime Elite, Point wing, 2003). Vukevi has looked like a more believable prospect this year, shooting 37.7 percent from three and delivering more frequent flashes of face-up offense and passing. Interest in Hood-Schifino had been growing for weeks, long before Saturday's 35-point eruption in Indiana's win over Purdue. Memphis Grizzlies: Julian Strawther (Gonzaga, SF, Junior). He was one of the standouts of the drills portion in the first day of the combine, and then scored 17 points in a scrimmage in the second day, before withdrawing from the remainder of the event. Averaging 19.9 points over Connecticut's last 11 games, Hawkins continues to look like one of the draft's most convincing shot-makers. Despite Hawkins' inconsistent offense and scoring limitations, some NBA team will bet on his shooting development, given the potential fit and value tied to a switchable, stretch big who can really pass. Kyle Irving is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. The NBA draft combine is one of the most exciting events of the basketball season, and it teaches us a lot about the next generation of players. Smith, the No. The Santa Clara standout has a good feel for the game, showcased by his high assist and low turnover rate. I'm a dog, and I've always been a dog. 3. Recently named the MVP of Overtime's second season, Thompson had his best game during the City Reapers' second playoff contest, finishing with 26 points, eight assists and five made three-pointers. Washington Wizards (via Bulls): Tristan Vukevi (KK Partizan, C, 2003). Terquavion Smith returned to NC State looking to bring some success to the program after a down year and improve his NBA Draft stock in the process. There are reasons to temper expectations about his overall impact, but Im fairly confident front office executives will trip over themselves to get this type of player on their team. He's still a first-round prospect, though. Orlando Magic: Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana, PF/C, Senior). 1, which isnt a given. NBA teams' view of Miller has become a topic of conversation after it was alleged by detectives investigating the killing of Jamea Jonae Harris that Miller brought now-ex-teammate Darius Miles the gun used in the shooting. Feb 21, 2023. Smith caught the attention of scouts with an outstanding performance in drills on the first day of the combine, Givony notes. While plenty went through the camp (and used it to improve their draft stock), many top players in the league do not have official measurements to reference. 42. Year. "Everyone will see my games and our team all season, we are going to make sure they are seeing something special. He's got a feathery jumper, moves well without the ball and knows how to get his shot. Siakam recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists for the Raptors. Milwaukee Bucks (via Cavaliers): Arthur Kaluma (Creighton, SF, Sophomore). 49. 39 prospect in the ESPN 100, was named to the ACC's All-Rookie Team as well as All-Conference honorable mention after averaging 16.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the Wolfpack. Racking up double-doubles lately, Gueye has drawn attention with his 6'11" size, production around the basket and flashes of mid-range shooting and hard drives in space. The Falcons are equipped with nearly $56 million in cap space, per Spotrac. 41. Terquavion Smith Erik Reynolds II Brandin Podziemski Javian McCollum Zeke Mayo Ben Sheppard JJ Starling Riley Kugel Teafale Lenard Jr. Jordan Hawkins Jevon Porter Taevion Kinsey . Arkansas guard Nick Smith Jr.'s return from injury and quick production also have scouts buzzing entering March. Williams had a few really strong finishes around the basket, letting the offense come to him on a 5-of-8 shooting night. 34. The best of Terquaivion Smith as he returns to NC State (1:58), Projected 1st-rounder Smith returns to NC State, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences, No. He now has the type of off-ball offense and defensive tools NBA teams can picture translating. "I've decided to play next season for NC State, the first team to offer me a scholarship," Smith said via text. Benton attached a jetpack to his pre-draft stock by proving he . Shaver put up 13.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 34 games last season. 30. He's just crossing off reasons to doubt him. Before Miami gets its pick, however, the Golden State Warriors hold the 15th pick. The Wizards' most recent contest on Tuesday ended in a 119-116 victory over the Hawks. Hes shown the ability to pull defenders on drives and consistently slings the ball to the open man. Averaging a little over 30 minutes on the floor, Smith put up 16 points per game while draining 39 . Terquavion Smith Guard | NC State Height: 6'3" | Weight: 165 lbs 2023 Draft Age: 20.47 David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Prospect Profile There's quite a few players in this upcoming class that. He was fearless on the attack once he got past the first line of defense and he shot the ball with confidence. 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