In an announcement that came to no one's surprise, Victor Wembanyama officially declared for the 2023 NBA Draft on Friday afternoon in an interview on ESPN's "NBA Today."
Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French phenom who many experts are heralding as a generational prospect, is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the June 22 draft.
The announcement of the multifaceted center's decision comes two days before the early-entry deadline for the NBA Draft, which is Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
Wembanyama, a 7-foot-5 center, has dominated on and off the court this season. He's been the focal point of all draft conversations for his athleticism, guard-like handles, ability to shoot from the perimeter (particularly off the dribble) and his interior defense.