Bleacher Report

● By Jonathan Wasserman
The conclusion of the 2022 NBA draft means it's time to start the conversation about 2023's incredible field of talent. Scouts have already spent plenty of time preparing for and talking about next June's projected class. The top of the board is as loaded as it's been in recent memory. And there is a good chance that neither the No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3 pick will play college basketball. Next year's draft should also receive a strong boost from prospects who returned to school despite generating 2022 interest. And then there is Emoni Bates, who'll finally be draft-eligible and have eyes glued to his development, wherever it takes place.

Top Players Not Included

These players appear in the top 29 of our

Consensus Big Board

, but do not show up on this big board.