The 2023 NBA Draft will take place next month in Brooklyn. Both Round 1 and Round 2 will be held on Thursday, June 22.

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When commissioner Adam Silver steps to the podium in Round 1, several SEC players should hear their names called.

This week, CBS Sports analyst Kyle Boone updated his Round 1 projections ahead of the upcoming NBA Combine. As you can see below, he has 5 SEC stars going in Round 1 — all of whom are freshmen. Alabama’s Brandon Miller is the first college player off the board at No. 3:

  • No. 3 — Brandon Miller, F, Alabama — San Antonio Spurs
  • No. 8 — Anthony Black, G, Arkansas — Washington Wizards
  • No. 11 — Cason Wallace, G, Kentucky — Orlando Magic
  • No. 19 — GG Jackson, F, South Carolina — Golden State Warriors
  • No. 20 — Nick Smith Jr., G, Arkansas — Houston Rockets

Will any additional SEC standouts work their way into the first-round mix at the combine? We’ll see how the next few weeks play out before June 22 in Brooklyn!