Taylor Hendricks
PF, Central Florida · 2023 NBA Draft, 1st round, pick #9 (UTA)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
The 2023 class is only 3 seasons in, so this verdict can still change a lot.
- Availability
Played 103 games over 3 NBA seasons (~42% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #9 (#2 at his position), close to where he went (#9).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.8% of the time (765 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
19.6 years old on draft night (born 2003-11-22).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.7% of the time (300 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Path to the draft
Played college basketball at Central Florida.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (1,015 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
PF (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.2% of the time (570 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a bust for him.
Career numberslive
| Seasons | 3 |
| Games | 103 |
| Minutes / game | 20.1 |
| Points / game | 7.3 |
| Rebounds / game | 4.1 |
| Assists / game | 0.9 |
| Win Shares (career) | 2.4 |
| VORP | -0.1 |
| Box Plus/Minus | -2.1 |
| 2026-27 so far | 1 GP, 0 PPG (ESPN) |
Career Win Shares + VORP (Basketball-Reference, through 2025-26) + 2026-27 estimates from ESPN season stats.
The 2023 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2023 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within 10 picks of ESPN's rank | 51.8% n=765 | |
| Age Under 20 | 51.7% n=300 | |
| Path to the draft US college | 53.2% n=1,015 | |
| Position Forward | 51.2% n=570 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 9", 210 lbs |
| Age on draft night | 19.6 |
| Born | 2003-11-22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #9 overall (#2 PF) |
Picked around him 2023 redraft
| 6 | Anthony Black | redraft #11 |
| 7 | Bilal Coulibaly | redraft #34 |
| 8 | Jarace Walker | redraft #30 |
| 10 | Cason Wallace | redraft #3 |
| 11 | Jett Howard | redraft #38 |
| 12 | Dereck Lively II | redraft #9 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.