Michigan is expected to have a pair of 1st round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Jett Howard and Kobe Bufkin are both potential lottery selections and are widely expected to go in the 1st round. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony updated his mock draft on Wednesday, and he has both former Wolverines just on the outside of the lottery.

Givony’s projection has Howard going off the board first at No. 17 overall to the Los Angeles Lakers. Here’s his analysis on that potential fit:

After a surprise playoff run, the Lakers have plenty of flexibility to continue to add young players to their roster. Surrounding Anthony Davis and LeBron James with competent teammates who can space the floor effectively, bring a strong feel for the game and have the positional size needed to play multiple positions has long been a priority. Howard is one of the most prolific 3-point shooters in this class and also flashed impressive scoring versatility before injuries derailed his season. At 6-8, he can play either wing position and has upside to grow into multiple roles at just 19 years old.

Bufkin, who has been rising up draft boards since the college basketball season ended, lands at No. 19 in ESPN’s mock. He’s projected to go to the Golden State Warriors.

Here’s Givony’s analysis on Bufkin’s fit with the defending champs:

Golden State’s disappointing playoff exit revealed some issues the franchise will need to address with its aging roster and inability to get stops in key moments. Bufkin’s physical tools, toughness and defensive versatility could be attractive at this stage of the draft after the breakout season he had in the Big Ten.

Michigan has not had multiple players go in the 1st round of the same NBA Draft since 2014 (Mitch McGary and Nik Stauskus).

The 2023 NBA Draft will be held on June 22.