Black was the #6 pick in the 2023 NBA draft out of Arkansas. He ran point for Arkansas and averaged 12.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists on 45% field goal perecentage and 30% three point precentage.

Black might be a better defender, but Egor sees the floor better.

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Here's the Ringer's analysis on Black predraft in 2023:
https://nbadraft.theringer.com/2023/mock-draft

Orlando Magic

If the Magic draft Black, it might raise a few eyebrows, given that they already have a point guard who struggles with his jump shot in Markelle Fultz. But like Fultz, Black is a playmaking presence and a defensive stopper. He also has other attributes that indicate that he could fit like a glove. With Black, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and even Wendell Carter Jr. the Magic have a team that can create offense in many ways.

Enhances star teammates by instantly processing plays while thriving in any role.
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PLUSES

Selfless playmaker who can whip the ball upcourt in transition and sees plays develop early in the half court. Much like Lonzo Ball, he can serve as a connector. He tends to make the smart play, creating easy shots for teammates, often using touch passes or swing passes to open shooters. These natural skills are enhanced by his height, opening holes that smaller guards can’t find.

Already looks like an advanced pick-and-roll playmaker. He snakes from side to side and has the feel to keep defenders on his back.

Good finisher through contact, with amazing touch from tough angles. He also draws a lot of fouls, which is critical since he isn’t someone who finishes above the defense or creates a ton of space.

There’s a suddenness to his movements. He’s shifty, but there’s also a decisiveness in the steps he takes. On the ball, he’ll adjust speeds to throw off defenders. Off the ball, he loves to catch and go. Factor in his propensity for making good decisions and he more than makes up for his lack of a great first step. He changes rhythm like a veteran, a skill that could be unlocked in the pick-and-roll with NBA spacing.

Solid athlete when he has space to leap. Arkansas often runs him off screens away from the ball to set up lobs at the rim, though he can also improvise with timely cuts to create opportunities.

Versatile on-ball defender who keeps his arms up, fights over screens, and has the quickness to slide with guards and the size to defend wings.

Defensive playmaker who loves to stunt or dig from an off-ball position to poke the ball away from driving opponents. When he gets his hands on it, it’s an instant defense-to-offense moment. He generally finds himself in the perfect position to help thanks to his excellent awareness.

MINUSES

He doesn’t create a ton of space off the bounce. In college, where he isn’t surrounded by a ton of great shooters, it’s already a limiting factor in his ability to create shots for himself in isolation.

Still an unproven shooter off the dribble. He has so far been ineffective from any range because of his clunky mechanics and subpar creation ability. Opponents go under screens, sagging off of him and further limiting his driving.

Shot in the low 60 percent range from the free throw line in high school. Factor in his average touch on floaters, and there’s reason for pessimism regarding his long-term shooting prospects.