NBA Draft 2023: 5 prospects with most potential

NBA Draft prospects with the highest ceilings: 3. Scoot Henderson

Henderson has been the consensus No. 2 player in this class until Brandon Miller’s surge in the NCAA Tournament. The idea that a prospect of Henderson’s quality could fall to the third pick is a testament to the strength of this year’s class.

The one major blemish to Henderson’s game is the lack of a reliable three-point shot. The good news is that he did improve his stroke during his time with G-League Ignite. That makes it a shot that can be projected to improve at the next level.

It’s much more fun to discuss what Henderson can do with the ball in his hands. He possesses a quick first step and an uncanny ability to explode to the rim with the ball in his hands. It’s possible he may need to add a floater to his arsenal to diversify his game at the next level but there are serious prime-Derrick Rose vibes to his game when he attacks the rim.

Henderson is never going to be a great defender due to his lack of size, but he shows a willingness on that end of the floor. Combine that with his upside as an elite perimeter scorer and it’s simple to understand why teams all around the league are interested in stopping his projected miniature fall on draft night.