The 2023 NBA Draft is a month away, which means teams are doing their due diligence on the best prospects out there to make the leap to the next level. We do the same here at Hoops Habit.
While this draft class is dominated by a superstar, there are plenty of gems to be excavated behind Victor Wembanyama. NBA teams always need point guards to rule the floor and there are a few good and greats available this year.
For this list, we’ll try to stick to the real point basics as much as possible, evaluating skills like distribution, defense, and scoring. The game of basketball is less situational than ever, but having a consistent general on the floor remains vital—not to mention hard to come by.
Who are the top five point guards available in the 2023 NBA Draft?
The NBA Draft Combine may have an impact on the upcoming class, both up and down, though the impact is not as strong as the NFL hosts combine each year. There are still decisions to be made for college students who have maintained their eligibility, too.
The base that tops this list probably won’t be a surprise to those who follow the draft. The only question is whether or not he will be a second or third overall pick, especially after a campaign that not many have seen.
Here are the top five potential point guards in the 2023 NBA Draft.