March Madness preview from a Rockets draft perspective

French big man Victor Wembanyama and NBA G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson are widely viewed as the top-two prospects entering the 2023 NBA draft. But, who comes next? Enter the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, known best as March Madness.Though the Rockets are currently tied for the fewest wins in the NBA this season, that only brings a 27% chance of obtaining one of the top-two draft selections due to flattened lottery odds. Houston is, however, nearly certain to land a top-seven selection.With that in mind, Monday’s show examines the next draft tier after the two phenoms. Between usual hosts Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves and draft analyst Madison Moore, college prospects evaluated include Alabama’s Brandon Miller; Houston’s Jarace Walker; Baylor’s Keyonte George; and Nick Smith Jr. of Arkansas.The show also explores the differing competition levels between Wembanyama and Henderson’s professional teams, the NCAA Tournament, and other prospects like Amen and Ausar Thompson of the Overtime Elite, as well as the NBA projectability of each setting.Support our partners and sponsors! Also, please subscribe and leave a positive review at your podcast home of choice.