Dayton forward DaRon Holmes II was among the players who declared for the 2023 NBA draft ahead of Sunday’s deadline, a source tells Jonathan Givony of ESPN (Twitter link). It’s unclear if Holmes will be maintaining his remaining college eligibility or going pro outright.
In 34 games as a sophomore in 2022/23, Holmes averaged 18.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks for the Flyers. He is currently ranked No. 65 on ESPN’s big board, making him perhaps a borderline second-round pick.
Senegalese center Ousmane N’Diaye, who plays for a third division Spanish team (Grupo Eleyco Baskonia), and Spanish small forward Michael Caicedo, who plays for Covirán Granada of Spain’s top league (Liga ACB), have also entered the draft (Twitter links courtesy of Sigma Sports and Global Scouting). N’Diaye is ranked No. 59 on ESPN’s list, while Caicedo is No. 86.
Another possible second-rounder, Spanish point guard Juan Nunez, decided not to declare for the draft, according to Givony (Twitter link). The 18-year-old, who is ranked No. 60 on ESPN’s board, plays for German club Ratiopharm Ulm and is considered a talented passer. He could improve his stock and possibly be a first-round pick next year, Givony adds.
Here are a few more players who entered the draft before yesterday’s deadline:
- Miami (FL) junior forward Norchad Omier declared while maintaining his eligibility (Twitter link via the team).
- Forward David Okwera of Australia’s NBL (Twitter link via Jon Chepkevich of RookieScale.com).
- Mexican forward Gael Bonilla of the Mexico City Capitanes (Twitter link via Enrique Garay).
- Michigan State sophomore guard Jaden Akins declared while maintaining his eligibility (Instagram link).
- Croatian centers (and twin brothers) Tomislav Ivisic and Zvonimir Ivisic of SC Derby Podgorica (Twitter link via agent Misko Raznatovic).