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The 2023 NBA Draft is notable for the lack of college talent projected at the very top of the order. French super prospect Victor Wembanyama is the no-brainer pick at No. 1 overall, giving the lucky team that wins the lottery a potential league-altering 7’5 big man who can dominate the rim on both ends and splash jump shots from all over the court. G League Ignite point guard Scoot Henderson, an Atlanta native, has been projected as the No. 2 selection all season. It’s possible Oakland-bred twins Amen and Ausar Thompson will go at No. 3 and No. 4 overall after spending the last two years in the upstart Overtime Elite league. Of course, March Madness has a way of changing draft projections every year. While no one is surpassing Wembanayma for No. 1, there are several prospects who can potentially rise into the top five with a breakout NCAA tournament, and one freshman wing who could bump Henderson for No. 2 overall. We simulated the draft order with one spin of the Tankathon machine. The San Antonio Spurs were the lucky winner of the No. 1 pick. The Portland Trail Blazers made the biggest leap up the order to end up in the top four. Before March Madness begins, here’s our projection of what the draft board looks like. We’ll have more analysis after the table.