At 6'8", he's second in the country in transition points while grading in the 98th percentile as a post scorer. Minnesota Timberwolves:Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003), 46. Dukes leading scorer early, Filipowski has made a strong impression with his skill level for scoring versatility. Best rank:2 (ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer,NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, SB Nation, USA TODAYs For The Win). While hes not the most creative of the top wing prospects, the gradual development and strides hes made remains a selling point. Charlotte Hornets (via Pelicans): Mark Williams (Duke, C, Sophomore), 16. Even if his tools, limited athleticism and lack of scoring firepower make it tough to detect star upside, every team should have some degree of his interest in his adaptable skill set/ mentality and obvious defensive gifts. Henderson has made strides with his shooting and leadership as a floor general this season. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Suns): Blake Wesley (Notre Dame, SG, Freshman). Aside from the go-to scoring arsenal hes developed to average 22.4 points in 31.7 minutes, Wembanyama offers NBA teams a floor spacer and elite rim protector capable of transforming a team defense. Though Griffin isn't the most explosive athlete, his tremendous physical profile (6'6", 222 pounds, 7'0" wingspan), jumper and comfort level putting the ball down create a strong two-way foundation for an 18-year-old. 22. Smith doesnt have Scoot Hendersons burst or bounce. However, theres intrigue in Thompson as a prospect due to his size and perimeter defense, with the expectation that his shooting mechanics will improve in the years ahead. Cleveland Cavaliers:E.J. Charlotte could deal No. Golden State Warriors:Jabari Walker (Colorado, PF, Sophomore), 58. His mentality is going to be the biggest key. And the New York Knicks' need for offense makes it difficult to imagine they will grab a 5 who can't shoot or create, even if they lose Mitchell Robinson. Agbaji has made an incredible 64 threes in only 20 games (46.4 percent), and he's managed to average 20.9 points despite converting one isolation basket all season. Teams within five games of Houston in the standings: The bottom-three teamshave identical oddsof landing a top-four pick in the May 16 draft lottery. Even if he's still a limited creator, his shot-making appears potent enough for teams to see a rotation off-ball scorer. And Bleacher Report NBA draft expert Jonathan Wasserman has put together a new mock draft projecting what players Boston might select if they use them let's take a look at who the B/R. The top of the 2022 NBA draft is looking stronger by the month. May 27, 2022 12:04 pm CT. With the 2022 NBA draft combine (May 16-22) officially in the books, many mock draft pick projections aren't significantly changed at the top of the first round. Offensively, theyre going to struggle. NBA teams will see translatable shot-making in his shooting versatility and ability to elevate over defenders, while his burst splitting defenses and screens should continue to work at the NBA level. It's not known what the Kings think of Ivey or his fit with De'Aaron Fox, though the Purdue guard never worked out with Sacramento. Washington Wizards (via Mavericks): Alondes Williams (Wake Forest, PG/SG, Senior), 57. B/R's Jonathan Wasserman finds parallels between potential top Draft prospects and current NBA players. 8. His lack of creation, wiggle and explosion is evident, but he just turned 19 in January, and NBA teams should still see value in a 6'8" shooter with defensive tools for guarding wings and forwards. Mayer hasn't had the breakout season scouts were hoping for, but this late, teams figure to see through the lack of production and toward shoot-dribble-pass versatility that's suited for the NBA. Memphis Grizzlies:Maxwell Lewis (Pepperdine, SG, Sophomore). Minnesota Timberwolves: Gabriele Procida (Bologna, SF, 2002), 49. How much off-the-dribble improvement he shows will dictate the trajectory of his rise. In any other class outside of a generational talent like Wembanyama, Henderson would be the No. If a surprise name can shake up the top four, we're hearing it is Sharpe. Still, aside from the superstar in France, another in the G League and a third with Overtime Elite, a deep freshmen group will help this class challenge previous ones for the title of best of the decade. Arkansas leading scorer, Council is starting to draw attention with athletic finishes, self-creation flashes and different types of shot-making. Sacramento Kings: Jaden Ivey (Purdue, G, Sophomore), 5. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): Jalen Duren (Memphis, C, Freshman), 13. Scouting reports and player. Sacramento Kings (via Bulls): Peyton Watson (UCLA, SF, Freshman), 50. Memphis Grizzlies: Kennedy Chandler (Tennessee, PG, Freshman), 30. Charlotte Hornets (via Nuggets):JJ Starling (Notre Dame, SG, Freshman). Brown, Baldwin and Montero sound like the most vulnerable among players who were projected to be selected in the first round. San Antonio Spurs: Anthony Black (Arkansas, PG/SG, Freshman). The lowest he could fall figures to be to the Charlotte Hornets at No. Jonathan Wasserman is the lead scout and NBA Draft analyst for Bleacher Report. May 20, 2022 8:54 am ET The NBA Draft lottery is done, the two rounds are set, and the speculation and analysis over who every team could take in 2022 has kicked into full gear. While a 68, 235-pound frame separates Jarace Walker, its the skill versatility and defense that will push him into the lottery mix. The Atlanta Hawks have been mentioned as a team looking to move up, so that's a trade partner to monitor. Jonathan Wasserman provides his latest projections through 2 rounds after an early look at the potential 2023 class. Click HoopsHypes story to access the reminder of the first round from their 2023 aggregate mock draft exercise. 2 overall pick in all 10 mock drafts polled. Indiana Pacers:Judah Mintz (Syracuse, SG, Freshman). Milwaukee Bucks:Blake Wesley (Notre Dame, SG, Freshman), 25. Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. 7 pick for a win-now player. Braun seems to be on the first-round fence. There has been enough evidence over the years of dangerous shot-making. The Thompson twins are NBA athletes, but in the NBA, youve got to be more than that because everyone is that at the pro level, an NBA scout said, as relayed by Scotto. 15. Ive never heard anything negative about him. Big wings who can handle and play-make are in, though Seabron's knack for getting to the hoop hasn't translated to widespread interest. Banchero isn't as convincing of a three-pointer shooter or defender as Jabari Smith or Chet Holmgren, but his combination of 6'10", 250-pound size, self-creation and shot-making skill points to star-caliber scoring potential. Scouts could see Arceneaux excelling in a three-and-D role for Houston (38.1 percent 3PT, 3.3 steals per 40) and picture his shooting and defensive instincts translating to that same role at the NBA level. 31. Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves):Keyonte George (Baylor, SG, Freshman). Teams should assume his shooting is better than his 28.8 three-point mark suggests, based on last year's 43.6 percent mark and this season's 87.0 free-throw percentage. Miami Heat: Cason Wallace (Kentucky, PG/SG, Freshman). https://t.co/5WM1WCdmxt, Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 23, 2023. The Spurs make sense for Duren. 14. He hasn't announced whether he plans to return for a full NCAA season or declare in 2022, but there will be plenty of NBA interest in him this June even if he doesn't suit up for the Wildcats at all. James Snook-USA TODAY Sports Gonzaga: Big, Freshman, 7-1 Mock draft average: 1.67 (Best: 1, Worst: 3) Chet Holmgren stats (as of Feb. 25): 14.7 points (62.2% FG, 44.3% on 3-pointers), 9.8. He has scheduled workouts with the Pacers, New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder, while the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets seem like potential suitors based on their need to improve defensively. By: HoopsHype. Indiana Pacers (via Heat): Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama, PG, Junior), 57. The first of the two includes the Thunder trading up to first overall by sending the Orlando Magic the second and 12th pick in exchange . His ability to guard perimeter players will dictate where he plays, whether its the three or four, or whether its a combination of both in time., Best rank:4 (ESPN, SB Nation, Yahoo, For The Win). A crafty scorer and passer who spent the last few years in Real Madrid's youth system, the 6'4" Italian guard has been highly efficient this season in Italy, averaging 12.4 points on 51.1 percent shooting and 46.2 percent from three. Scoring double-figures in three of four games, Starling has showcased a variety of dribble and finishing counters plus confident shot-making skill. Charlotte Hornets: Jeremy Sochan (Baylor, PF, Freshman), 19. High school tape, the eye test and his 82.9 percent free-throw clip says he's a better shooter than his current 28.3 three-point mark suggests. Miller has given Ignite a source of scoring versatility and motor plays for finishing, rebounding and defense. Thanks for signing up. Miller has the body and looks likePaul George, an NBA scout told HoopsHype, per Scotto. Athletic finishing remains Braziles signature strength, though continuing to build on the early-season shooting flashes will be his key to a legitimate draft-stock spike. Los Angeles Clippers:Johnny Juzang (UCLA, SF, Junior), 45. Averaging 14.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.5 blocks over Arkansas' last six games, Williams is earning a spot on scouts' watch lists. In this case, Kevin Porter Jr. would presumably slide to the wing between Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. 3. Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report recently released a mock draft the 2022 class, which gives insight into where some of the top players in the upcoming rookie class could land. His range could be from No. Pray for Victor (Wembanyama), some might say. The freshman is on pace to become the only NCAA playerever to average this many threes (1.4) with a block rate over 12.0 percent. A breakout wont fly under the radar thanks to his NBA body and Creightons Top 10 team. Dallas Mavericks: Gabriele Procida (Fortitudo Bologna, 2002, SF), 50. Meanwhile, there is belief from multiple rival teams that the Thunder figure to be enticed by Ivey as well. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, B/R: Ranking top 50 college basketball prospects, B/R: NBA comps for projected 2023 Lottery picks, Kia Rookie Ladder: Ivey gets crash course in NBA, 4 most perplexing teams so far this season, Durant expected to make Suns debut tonight, David Benner, Pacers longtime PR director, dies, NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo plays & strategy for March 1, Kia Rookie Ladder: State of chase after All-Star, NBA DraftKings & FanDuel DFS Primer Wednesday 3/1, How the Spurs celebrated Black Heritage Night. If the Kings keep the pick, history suggests they won't factor in fit or needs much. The top three might not be set the way it seemed after the lottery. The freshman is on pace to become the. He's shot better as of late, making 40.0 percent of his threes over Baylor's last five games. Sochan is getting looks in the late lottery, as his defensive versatility should be attractive to a number of teams in that range. 31. 14 isn't likely to draft Mark Williams, who makes sense for the Hornets roster. As the scout alluded to, Thompson shot 25 percent from beyond the arc this season. (B/R) NBA scouts are making their initial rounds for non-conference tournaments and forming first impressions on prospects for the 2023 draft. Scouts are already picturing a plug-and-play NBA wing in Dick, a convincing shooter (10-or-20 3PT) at 68 whos shown more athleticism at the rim, shot-making versatility and defensive toughness. But he's starting to knock down jumpers off pull-ups and screens. Charlotte Hornets (via Wizards):Matthew Murrell (Ole Miss, SG, Junior). Scouting reports and player comparisons of first-round picks from NBA execs on @hoopshype. Denver Nuggets (via Thunder): Blake Wesley (Notre Dame, SG, Freshman). For example, if a player was the first pick on a publications mock draft, he received 60 points. Toronto Raptors: Ochai Agbaji (Kansas, SG/SF, Senior), 18. Scouts aren't sure what to make of Watson, who recently flashed his defensive potential against Arizona (two blocks, two steals) and some scoring versatility versus California (12 points). Houston Rockets (via Nets): Tari Eason (LSU, PF, Sophomore), 18. Denver Nuggets: Christian Braun (Kansas, SG/SF, Junior). Indiana's Bennedict Mathurin and Detroit's Jaden Ivey hold down the top spots for the 2nd consecutive week. Hardy's skill level as a creator, shot-maker and passer is too high for a serious draft-night slide. Golden State Warriors: JD Davison (Alabama, PG, Freshman), 30. 28. 3 pick. There are questions about who he will defend in the NBA, though in the Nos. This past week, they've seen the best and worst from the 19-year-old, who followed an 0-of-11 dud against the Long Island Nets with a 31-point, nine-assist game versus the Capital City Go-Go. Even though he has a questionable jump shot, analytics departments will like him, coaches will admire his toughness and scouts like his versatility as a big who can handle in transition or face up and attack. The Oklahoma City Thunder are a team to watch out for during the 2022 NBA draft as potential trade up candidates, per Bleacher Reports Jake Fischer in his recent article. Sticking at No. 11. Bleacher Report: Updated 2023 NBA Mock Draft for picks 1-60 Jonathan Wasserman provides his latest projections through 2 rounds after an early look at the potential 2023 class. He has a virtually unblockable shot, can create off the dribble, takes and makes one-legged three-pointers, and is a human fly swatter with the ability to switch in pick-and-roll defensive coverage. Boston Celtics (via Blazers):Ousmane NDiaye (Grupo Eleyco Baskonia, PF, 2004). 29-ranked offense. While the lottery picks mostly seem obvious, predicting their order is not. And then there is the Sacramento Kings' No. The team with the worst record cannot fall below No. And with an 80 wingspan, difficult finishing angles become easy, drop-in baskets. Los Angeles Lakers:Terrence Shannon Jr. (Texas Tech, SG/SF, Senior). But his unconventional archetype and versatility seem to be playing to his favor. A core of Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Wembanyama would suddenly have a new level of upside. Philadelphia 76ers:Tyrese Proctor (Duke, PG/SG, Freshman). There is even disagreement about how the top three will play out. With a high usage and tough schedule early, George has had mixed performances, though the pros still outweigh the lows. Neither Thompson twin can shoot the ball very well. Hitting 40.4 percent of his threes and 41.9 percent on pull-ups while averaging over a steal and block per game, Smith isthe best player on the nation's No. The 13-time All-Star, who was dealt to Phoenix on Feb. 9, has not played in a game since Jan. 8 when he was with the Nets. Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images, (Boulogne-Levallois: Big, International, 7-2), Best rank:1 (ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer,NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, SB Nation, USA TODAYs For The Win). Houston Rockets: Paolo Banchero (Duke, PF, Freshman), 4. Positional wing size (68), shooting potential and IQ/feel are the draws to Durisic, who should look like an NBA fit if his jump-shot development trends upward. Showing hes made adjustments finishing around traffic is what scouts want to see after two years of poor finishing. 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