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2023 NBA Mock Draft 9.0: Latest projections after NCAA withdrawal deadline and first-round risers

There were 108 college players who withdrew from the NBA Draft as the NCAA deadline approached May 31. The NBA's early entry withdrawal date (mainly for international players testing the waters) is June 12. Since the NBA Draft Combine, major agencies have been conducting pro days for NBA personnel and flying in different players for individual workouts and meetings. Players can really help or hurt themselves in the three weeks leading up to the draft. NBA teams might be planning on either trading up or down — depending on player workouts and team need — looking to package their pick in a trade, or picking up a player in free agency.