Victor Wembanyama

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 7-4
Weight: 225
Country: France
Professional Team: Metropolitans 92
Classification: International ‘04
Birthdate: 1/4/2004

2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 1
Projected Draft Range: Top 5
2023 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 1 by the San Antonio Spurs

Pros:

Very good low post scorer
Solid scorer off the dribble
Solid shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder
Gifted defender
Great shot blocker
Gifted athlete

Cons:

Streaky shooter
Can display spotty shot selection
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can struggle to hold position defensively
Needs to add strength

Summary:

Victor Wembanyama is an athletic, skilled center that will likely be the top pick of the 2023 draft.  He is a versatile scorer that excels at making shots from the post, and he also has a reliable mid-range jump shot.  He handles the ball very well, and he is a gifted outside shooter that has a lot of range on his shot. He also is a good rebounder and defender, and he is a terrific shot blocker that can lock down the paint. 

He signed on to play for the Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 this past season, and he played really well for them overseas. He’ll need to be a more consistent outside shooter in games, but his strong all-around skills could enable him to be a superstar in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Bio
Eurobasket Profile
ESPN’s Early 2023 Mock Draft
The Bleacher Report’s Article on Wembanyama Signing with Boulogne-Levallois

Games Scouted:
7/11/21 France vs. USA
9/12/21 ASVEL Basket vs. Milano
9/23/22 Metropolitans 92 vs. BCM Gravelines
9/30/22 Metropolitans 92 vs. Le Portel
10/4/22 Metropolitans 92 vs. G-League Ignite
10/6/22 Metropolitans 92 vs. G-League Ignite
3/24/23 Metropolitans 92 vs. Le Portel

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