Months of anticipation will finally pay off when the 2023 NBA Draft begins on Thursday night. French sensation Victor Wembanyama leads the pack, as the hailed generational prospect is assured to be the first overall selection by the San Antonio Spurs. But beyond the first pick, a handful of lottery teams have the opportunity to add a difference-making prospect, while other teams will look to strike gold on a rookie with untapped potential.

Schedule, Time, Date, and Location

The 2023 NBA Draft will take place on June 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The draft will be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. It promises to be an exciting evening as teams make their selections and shape the future of their franchises.

Where to Watch

NBA fans can catch all the action live on ABC and ESPN. ABC will exclusively broadcast the first round, while ESPN will cover both rounds in their entirety. If you prefer streaming, you can access the draft through ESPN+ and Hulu+ Live TV, providing multiple options to ensure you don’t miss a single pick.

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Top Prospects

Victor Wembanyama stands tall as the most highly anticipated prospect in this draft. The 7-3, 19-year-old French player is a favorite to go first overall. Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller are also highly regarded prospects, and the debate continues about who will be selected second. Henderson, a 6-2 guard from G League Ignite, possesses exceptional athleticism and playmaking ability. Miller, a 6-foot-9 wing from Alabama, brings scoring prowess and offensive versatility to the table.

Other notable prospects include Cam Whitmore from Villanova, Jarace Walker from Houston, Anthony Black from Arkansas, and twins Amen and Ausar Thompson from Overtime Elite. With the potential for trades during the draft, there is ample excitement surrounding the event.

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2023 NBA Draft Pick Order The draft order for both rounds of the 2023 NBA Draft is as follows:

First Round:

1. San Antonio Spurs
2. Charlotte Hornets
3. Portland Trail Blazers
4. Houston Rockets
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Orlando Magic
7. Indiana Pacers
8. Washington Wizards
9. Utah Jazz
10. Dallas Mavericks
11. Orlando Magic (from Chicago)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder
13. Toronto Raptors
14. New Orleans Pelicans
15. Atlanta Hawks
16. Utah Jazz (from Minnesota)
17. Los Angeles Lakers
18. Miami Heat
19. Golden State Warriors
20. Houston Rockets (from Los Angeles)
21. Brooklyn Nets (from Phoenix)
22. Brooklyn Nets
23. Portland Trail Blazers (from New York)
24. Sacramento Kings
25. Memphis Grizzlies
26. Indiana Pacers (from Cleveland)
27. Charlotte Hornets (from Denver via New York and Charlotte)
28. Utah Jazz (from Philadelphia via Brooklyn)
29. Indiana Pacers (from Boston)
30. Los Angeles Clippers (from Milwaukee via Houston)

Second Round: 31. Detroit Pistons

32. Indiana Pacers (from Houston)
33. San Antonio Spurs
34. Charlotte Hornets (from Charlotte via Philadelphia and Atlanta)
35. Boston Celtics (from Portland via Atlanta, L.A. Clippers, Detroit, and Cleveland)
36. Orlando Magic
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Washington via New Orleans)
38. Sacramento Kings (from Indiana Pacers)
39. Charlotte Hornets (from Utah via New York)
40. Denver Nuggets (from Dallas via Oklahoma City)
41. Charlotte Hornets (from Charlotte via New York and Boston)
42. Washington Wizards (from Chicago via L.A. Lakers and Washington)
43. Portland Trail Blazers (from Atlanta Hawks)
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto)
45. Memphis Grizzlies (from Minnesota)
46. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans)
47. Los Angeles Lakers
48. Los Angeles Clippers
49. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Golden State via Utah and New Orleans)
50. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Miami via Boston, Memphis, and Dallas)
51. Brooklyn Nets
52. Phoenix Suns
53. Minnesota Timberwolves (from New York via Charlotte)
54. Sacramento Kings
55. Indiana Pacers (from Cleveland via Milwaukee and Detroit)
56. Memphis Grizzlies Forfeited: Chicago Bulls (from Denver via Cleveland) Forfeited: Philadelphia 76ers
57. Washington Wizards (from Boston via Charlotte)
58. Milwaukee Bucks

The 2023 NBA Draft promises to be a thrilling event as teams seek to secure promising young talent for the future. Make sure to tune in on June 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET to witness the next generation of NBA stars make their way onto the professional stage. Watch the draft unfold on ABC, ESPN, or the ESPN App for an unforgettable basketball experience.