Whitmore is similar to Walker in the sense that he just doesn't look like a typical teenager. Our @BryanKalbrosky recently spoke with the 6-foot-11, left-handed ball handler to discuss his role at the next level.https://t.co/ZCF0gpdg4K pic.twitter.com/QqC9nnxNZz. Daniels recently compared himself to Lonzo Ball, who is someone that the Pelicans desperately missed after sending him to the Bulls. It'll frankly be surprising if it's anybody other than Miller or one of the players just listed. 6'7" As it is, he's a lesser prospect but still worthy of a first-round prick because he's an instant-offense scorer and ever-improving passer who projects as a rotation player as long as he shows he's not too much of a defensive liability. Any lead guard who can create scoring opportunities off the bounce, guard his position and make perimeter jumpers is an obvious NBA prospect. 1 pick slated to hit restricted free agency, theres rumors that the Spurs have interest in him. This would be a no-brainer pick for the Hornets. Lively's likely only season at Duke hasn't been great but he's been better lately. 5 overall, and Id be shocked if he fell out of the lottery. For San Antonio, this. Koloko may have picked up the game later in life, but he has improved every aspect of his game since he picked up a basketball at age 15. But one of the biggest prizes is Serbias Nikola Jovic, who was recently named the Adriatic League Top Prospect. PFF has Baltimore selecting Utah CB Clark Phillips III at pick No. / 215 lbs. / 230 lbs. Golden State Warriors: Julian Champagnie (St. Johns Red Storm: Wing, Junior, 6-7), 56. 6'4" This 6-7 guard is one of the two Thompson twins expected to go in the top 10 of this draft. The Grizzlies have done a fantastic job identifying draft prospects (e.g. Dick is a wing with great size who is shooting above 40% from 3-point range for one of the great programs in the sport that has a chance to win back-to-back national titles. / 200 lbs. Houstan was bad at Michigan but he was a really impressive prospect previously. 7'1" Hes the extrovert when it comes to things like that. Hutchinson is relentless and explosive and can be downright dominant, taking over games at times with his pass rush skills. The second camp, he was going to be first in line to make sure everybody knew, saw the way the drill was supposed to go. " Pray for Victor " (Wembanyama), some might say. Im versatile and I know how to score from all over the court. The. 36. Always, literally, pushing himself as like Im going to be the voice; Im going to be the leader, in a good way. When the lottery balls stopped bouncing, the San Antonio Spurs ended up with the ninth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The 2022 San Antonio Spurs draft includes a whopping three first-round picks after general manager R.C. Roko Prkacin, Forward, Croatia Entered the 2021 draft, only to remove his name at the last. Black is only a reliable jumper away from being a lottery pick. The Bills lost good No. He has that aggressiveness and playmaking, he can make plays for his teammates., Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK, Purdue Boilermakers: Guard, Sophomore, 6-4. 6'8" 7'0" In addition to being slotted at nine, the Spurs also have the 20th, 25th and 38th picks. At this point, he's the best NBA prospect in Duke's top-ranked recruiting class. Beauchamp is a good fit for the modern NBA, and he projects as a potential 3-and-D wing who can potentially fill a valuable role in the pros. I think he is a great pre-drafting candidate, as someone who is selected well beyond when he is able to actually provide any positive value. likely set to receive max contract offers, trading Derrick White to the Boston Celtics, 3 ideal Jaden Ivey landing spots in the 2022 NBA Draft, 1st round, 19th pick (from Minnesota): Marjon Beauchamp, G, G-League Ignite, 1st round, 20th pick: Nikola Jovic, F, Serbia, 1st round, 25th pick: J.D. The 71 big man is an excellent weakside rim protector and can more than hold his own in drop coverage. (Draft order is from Tankathon as of Feb. He didnt have the most impressive freshman season. The draft has been perceived to have four potential starsJabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey. He was only 6-foot-3 when he enrolled at Santa Clara and was expected to play point guard. The San Antonio Spurs selecting Mathurin, Jovic, and Miller signals this team is looking to maximize upside with all four of their picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. Recent reports suggest folks around the league arent convinced about Sharpe, but thats far from the unanimous opinion. The Thunder have playmakers and passers. / 195 lbs. / 205 lbs. 6'7" The guard has been potent to start the year while averaging. That should change, because McDonald dominated at the Senior Bowl and . LaRavia is the type of player who would do well in San Antonios development system. 1 overall on down. Smith and his elite shooting are an obvious fit if he doesnt go No. See below for every selection and reported trade from the 2022 NBA Draft. With Jakob Poeltl becoming a free agent after the season, drafting Williams would give the Spurs options including trading Poeltl once the Spurs are sure Williams will pan out. It must also be noted that this deal cant be made until the start of free agency. Hes not a finished product but I see him starting early in his Spurs career. / 213 lbs. Pepperdine 6'6" He should be the first college player selected although Jarace Walker (Houston), Keyonte George (Baylor), Nick Smith Jr. (Arkansas) and Cam Whitmore (Villanova) are also obvious candidates to be the first college player selected. Until then, it's anybody's best guess how this year's selections will unfold, starting with the Jaguars on the clock at No. J.J. Watt just turned 33 and fellow 3-4 end Zach Allen has been a disappointment in the final year of his rookie contract. If they use a late first-round pick on him, they can also get Butler locked in on a cheaper guaranteed contact while he fills out his frame. Instead of concurring another mock draft that uses similar theories as to which player will go there, this serves a different purpose. McGowens is skinny but hes tough and gets to the free throw line a ton. FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/Lp7QnnI61o @_moneyballrypic.twitter.com/1mffxhN85g, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) May 12, 2022. Thats a similar range to where the Sixers were able to land Tyrese Maxey (No. The Titans must develop some depth and starting potential around center Ben Jones and with Johnson and Smith off the board, Green is a great value pick given his strength and nastiness needed for their downhill running game. Should he go to the right situation, former Tennessee star wide receiver Jalin Hyatt could be an . Golden State Warriors: Orlando Robinson (Fresno State Bulldogs: Big, Junior, 7-0), 52. But his abilities as a shot creator at the rim and on the perimeter make him an enticing project. One team who would be interested in moving up to select Ivey, per reports, is the Knicks. 1 with his smarts, route-running, quickness and hands given Calvin Ridley's suspension and Russell Gage's departure. This is the dream scenario for the Pistons. If it works out, like it did with Maxey, it would be outstanding for Philadelphia. 4 to the Kings (SI.com and USA Today), either fifth or sixth in 10 of the 12 mock drafts, but no lower than No. While I have always loved his athleticism, he took a huge step forward with his on-ball skills and his shooting on all three levels in 2021-22. Wembanyama is unlike any prospect who has ever existed and will go No. Holmgren, who looks massively tall even when standing next to NBA legends like David Robinson and Dirk Nowitzki, is a fascinating prospect and I think he will hear his name called with the first pick in the draft. Wesley is a slippery athlete that could make for a scary duo next to Ja Morant if he reaches his peak. The player who has improved his NBA draft stock the most of late is G League Ignite wing MarJon Beauchamp. Interesting fit for both. 6'6" By selecting Sochan, Koloko, and LaRavia, the Spurs would get immediate help in the frontcourt from day one. If they do, however, I think they would take a serious look at Baylors Jeremy Sochan. Wallace's back issues this season have caused a concern, if only because they're unusual for a player his age. This mock draft represents, in my estimation, the floor for Carter in the aftermath of this major news. Here, there are some surprises, but the predictable picks will be made on par as they have been for m Holmes is a great example of how a top-100 high school prospect can enroll at a non-power-conference school and still remain on NBA franchises' radars. Atlantas defense needs a lot of work, and Eason was one of the most productive defensive playmakers in all of college basketball. Now, Mel Kiper has given us a new prospect to discuss in his latest mock draft Will McDonald IV. The San Antonio Spurs found out where they stand in the 2022 NBA Draft after the conclusion of the Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. I caught up with Keegan Murray, one of the top prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft. That said, I think they roll the dice on Sharpe. The Cavs will reportedly host former St. Vincent-St. Marys (yes, that is where LeBron James went to high school) star Malaki Branham for a workout. Its unlikely the Knicks pass on Griffin, who is a CAA client, if he is available. As the Pacers look to rebuild after trading away Domantas Sabonis, they can add a valuable contributor to their rotation by selecting Murray. Fr 1 overall. I expect Baldwins stock to climb as teams go back and watch his pre-college tape. I just try to execute that as well.. For jerks, he was probably like Why is this dude telling me what to do? But for the guys we wanted around, they would definitely feed off of that type of leadership.. ESPNs Mike Schmitz has compared Terry to Barnes, and when you listen to Terry speak, its easy to see why. Memphis Grizzlies: Tevin Brown (Murray State Racers: Guard, Senior, 6-5), 48. David Robinson Will Represent San Antonio Spurs at 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, Tiebreakers: Spurs Land Picks 20 and 25 in 2022 NBA Draft, San Antonio Spurs 2022 NBA Draft Primer: Tiebreakers, Priorities and More, What's at Stake for Spurs During the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, 2021 San Antonio Spurs NBA Draft Lottery Preview and Odds. They could think offensive line here, but with Pickett still available from having a big breakout season in the same city, he's the ideal deep-ball accurate pocket passer for Matt Canada, also packed with athleticism and moxie for a transitional playoff team. And he was a great teammate. I think the right move here for the Magic is taking Holmgren. Still only 22 years old, some figure he fits into San Antonios long-term future. Fr LSUs Tari Eason had an early pre-draft workout with the Hawks, and for me, this is one of the most logical fits in the draft. In this hypothetical, San Antonio sends out the ninth pick as the centerpiece for Phoenix. His 3-point percentage being above 40% suggests he'll be a reliable shooter at the next level. (coverage begins at 7:30) 2022 Traded Draft Picks Here. 22 in the 2023 NFL Draft. 54 on Feldman's Freaks List thanks to his over 40-inch vert, 11-foot broad, and sub-4.35 40-yard dash. Imagine having twins and both of them developing into NBA Draft lottery picks. He's a natural scorer who is averaging 19.0 points and 8.3 rebounds while shooting 44.4% from 3-point range on 7.1 attempts per contest. Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Draft will soon become an official reality. The 20-year-old Wake Forest star is a 6-foot-8 combo forward who averaged 14.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Heading into the lottery, there was about a 50% chance that the Spurs would pick ninth so this outcome is far from a surprise. I can score. 2022 Draft Key Dates April 13-16 - The 2022 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament April 24 - Early entry deadline May 17 - NBA Draft Lottery! Coley Cleary / USA TODAY Sports Media Group, https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nba-mock-draft-2022-rumors-chet-holmgren-jabari-smith, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Orlando Magic: Caleb Houstan (Michigan Wolverines: Wing, Freshman, 6-8), 36. Ive got a first-round grade on Rollins, and think he has helped himself in the pre-draft process. I think the biggest surprise of the draft will be how high Florida States John Butler hears his name called. The @toledo_mbb star is one of the players I'm most excited to watch at the NBA draft combine in Chicago. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. What we learned from the Spurs win over the Pacers, Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan showed the Spurs future is bright against the Pacers. Williams, however, had an other-worldly performance at the NBA Draft Combine. Hamilton flat-out makes impactful plays all over the field vs. the run and pass with a great ballhawking mentality. outside of the lottery who manage to stick around as positive contributors once they turn pro. The 7-foot center isn't a modern big but his ability to alter shots and catch lobs at the rim is still valuable. It's a really solid class. / 192 lbs. / 210 lbs. He has a well-rounded game with very few obvious weaknesses. During a recent conversation with For The Win, Sochan spoke about his defensive mentality and what he will bring with him to the pros: Im trying to be that disruptive player like Draymond Green, Patrick Beverley, and Jae Crowder. He is going to become a better 3-point shooter, one NBA scout, who believes Banchero is the best player in the class, told For The Win. Plus, mocks can serve as a good introduction to the next generation of future pros. The San Antonio Spurs would be a perfect landing spot for the 19-year-old. With this former No. That is to say, rebuilding for the future or attempting to retool with an aging Gregg Popovich still manning the bench. / 165 lbs. Plus, the last time the Spurs used a first-round pick on an upperclassman from Wake Forest, it turned out well. Thats where the Spurs and their combination of veteran players and draft picks could come into play. Golden State Warriors MarJon Beauchamp. But if he stays in, he would be the youngest (and arguably most fascinating) prospect in this class. 21 overall) in the 2020 NBA Draft. He's been up and down for an up-and-down Indiana team for much of this season but still projects as a quality NBA player for many years to come. Cleveland is a 5-star recruit. Several prospects used the NBA Draft Combine to improve their draft stock.