NBA Draft 2023: Former Duncanville (Texas) star Anthony Black to the Orlando Magic

Black, who just finished his freshman season at Arkansas, was picked No. 6 overall

Just a year ago Anthony Black was a senior in high school, finishing up his remarkable prep career at Duncanville High in Texas. 

The No. 1 point guard in the country in the class of 2022, Black led Duncanville to a Texas 6A state championship, was named a McDonald's All-American and helped the USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team win a gold medal. 

On Thursday, the 6-foot-7 Black was drafted No. 6 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft.

An impressive freshman season with the Arkansas Razorbacks - 12.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.1 steals - cemented his status as a lottery pick. 

Anthony Black in high school at Duncanville (Texas) / Photo by Tommy Hays

Black was projected to be picked as high as No. 6 overall to the Magic, and that's exactly what happened. 

The Magic aren't the ideal fit for Black as they are guard heavy. But with the No. 6 overall pick, he was the best player available. Black's length, playmaking ability and positional versatility make him an attractive pick. 

Here's a look at where Black was projected to be picked in the 2023 NBA Draft:

• Yahoo! Sports had Black being drafted No. 6 overall to the Orlando Magic. 

• Bleacher Report had Black being drafted No. 8 overall to the Washington Wizards.

• The Sporting News had Black being drafted at No. 8 overall to the Washington Wizards.

• The Ringer had Black being drafted at No. 9 overall to the Utah Jazz.

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