My thoughts on @Marjon32:https://t.co/aaTDMzlmOa, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) November 12, 2021. Smith has only played five games for the Razorbacks this season reportedly because of a knee issue. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). I predict we will hear the same thing from the Rockets if they land Dukes Paolo Banchero. However, Walker and Vassell both seem to boast more upside moving forward. After a unique path brought him to the G League Ignite, MarJon Beauchamp played his way into first-round consideration in 2021-22. 19. Hes proven to be among the most-talented young centers in the NBA and is going to be a franchise cornerstone for another team if the Phoenix Suns dont re-sign the center. 6'4" Im sold.. When asked about potentially suiting up for San Antonio next season, the Wisconsin standout guard had this to say: Playing under coach Popovich, the most famous coach in NBA history, would be something I would really want to happen.. Golden State Warriors MarJon Beauchamp. 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. After winning a national title, Kansas wing Ochai Agbaji is one of the only upperclassmen I have with a first-round grade in this mock draft. Minnesota Timberwolves Kendall Brown. If the Spurs get Mathurin at nine and Williams is still on the board at 20, I think hes the pick. 2022 NBA Extended Mock Draft: 4.0 By: Derek Bast. Christian Koloko, Center, Arizona: Contrary to what some believe, the Spurs dont have the center spot set in stone. / 232 lbs. The big man managed to drastically improve his draft stock during the NCAA tournament, and he had some of the best measurements while at the NBA Draft Combine as well. Im unselfish. The fact that he's doing this for an Alabama team that's 11-0 in the SEC and winning its games by an average of 22.3 points underlines how these aren't empty stats as much as they're numbers being created by an awesome player on an awesome team. This would be a slide for Sochan. He's a wing with size who is shooting above 40% from 3-point range on more than seven attempts per game. Williams has a larger standing reach than NBA centers like Rudy Gobert and Mo Bamba. 21) Denver Nuggets: Jalen Williams- Wing Santa Clara The Santa Clara product has been a massive draft riser over the. Another player who helped himself during 5-on-5 scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine was Ryan Rollins. San Antonio Spurs: Kennedy Chandler (Tennessee Volunteers: Guard, Freshman, 6-0), 39. 1. / 190 lbs. Murray is the only college basketball player on record to make at least 60 dunks and 3-pointers in the same season. While he did not live up to his billing as a freshman with the Crimson Tide, the talent is there. Thats a similar range to where the Sixers were able to land Tyrese Maxey (No. When it comes to glue guys and all-around connectors, Arizonas Dalen Terry may be the best we have in this class. The Spurs may be tempted to add talented size in Jalen Duren or Jeremy Sochan but, at the end of the day, I think itd be too difficult to pass on Mathurin. While hes already 21 years old, Williams is a definite late bloomer. 6'7" New York Knicks: Kendall Brown (Baylor Bears: Wing, Freshman, 6-8), 43. Last month, we wrote a long feature on Canadas Leonard Miller, which you can read here. So, it's time for PistonPowered's NBA Mock Draft 2.0. The Rockets dont have a true point guard, so he can step right in and be a go-to playmaking option. UCF An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. Much like Leonard Miller, Butler is a long way from contributing at the NBA level. He should have a monster workout in Indy that'll boost his stock after a 2022 season . Kentucky Jaquez is a little older and a tad less-athletic than most first-round picks but he just knows how to play basketball. / 195 lbs. Daniels recently compared himself to Lonzo Ball, who is someone that the Pelicans desperately missed after sending him to the Bulls. Australias Dyson Daniels has done very well for himself during the pre-draft process thus far, and I think he could go as high as No. Soph Fr The Grizzlies have done a fantastic job identifying draft prospects (e.g. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Williams is now a projected top-20 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, and if you told me he heard his name called in the lottery, I also wouldnt be surprised. Let's look at the way our mock sets up at this early stage, followed by the top storylines we expect to follow this class into 2022: Note: The projected 2022 draft order is based on 2021-22 NBA . CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | In Kiper's Mock 2.0, Addison goes from catching passes thrown by Heisman winner Caleb Williams . Just read this quote about Christie during his time with Team USA (via The Athletic): Always the first to show up in the gym. Linderbaum can take over for Jensen if needed soon after initially upgrading their overall inside blocking at the latter position. Dayton Christie is a shooter who should be able to raise his stock before the draft. L.A. Clippers: Dereon Seabron (North Carolina State Wolfpack: Wing, Sophomore, 6-7), 44. (Photo via Twitter). He still needs to improve as a shooter, but hes a high-energy guy who is going to make his mark on the game. Fr Picking 9th, 20th, 25th, and 38th on June 23rd, the. FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/Lp7QnnI61o @_moneyballrypic.twitter.com/1mffxhN85g, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) May 12, 2022. 21 overall) in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 2023 NFL Draft is still roughly two months away. He had a rough end to his collegiate career in the tournament, but I dont think thats anything to worry about. Marcus Epps has been just OK and Anthony Harris has faded fast. Defensive-minded coach Lovie Smith can turn Nick Caserio's attention to revving up the pass rush away from Jonathan Bullard after addressing pass protection earlier. He was only 6-foot-3 when he enrolled at Santa Clara and was expected to play point guard. Walker is 6-8, 240-pound 19-year old who very much looks the part. All Rights Reserved. Davison from Alabama. Sr Mathurins defensive focus comes and goes but he has potential on that end. Thats where the Spurs and their combination of veteran players and draft picks could come into play. 6'8" All betting content is intended for an . I caught up with Keegan Murray, one of the top prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft. At this point, he's the best NBA prospect in Duke's top-ranked recruiting class. Penning has similar smaller-school big body traits to Armstead with his blend of power and athleticism. Jeremy Sochan is the most versatile and disruptive prospect in the NBA draft class. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Two straight wins can really help keep things in perspective. That includes the likes of Lonnie Walker IV, Devin Vassell, Joshua Primo and Keldon Johnson. Head coach Tom Thibodeau loves tough players and they dont come much tougher than Davis. The Ravens are in a decent position to take the best defensive player available for their needs vs. an offensive lineman. A random Wednesday night in the NBA had some remarkably efficient performances, Open Thread: Spurs Reppin in All-Stars throughout history. Now, Mel Kiper has given us a new prospect to discuss in his latest mock draft Will McDonald IV. Although he isnt getting much buzz as a potential first-round pick, Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard was easily one of the best players at the NBA Draft Combine. The suddenly hot San Antonio Spurs take on fellow tanking Texas team. Still, the 6-9 18-year-old is immensely talented and worthy of being picked in the lottery. Miller could still withdraw from the NBA draft to play for the G League Ignite. Hes the extrovert when it comes to things like that. The Cowboys need to add some strong, powerful run blocking to the mix after moving on from Connor Williams and Lae'l Collins. What we learned from the Spurs win over the Pacers, Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan showed the Spurs future is bright against the Pacers. Im a jack of trades. Mafe has been an astronomical riser because of recent showcases of his explosiveness and top-flight athleticism. The Spurs arent going to enter next season with four rookies so an old fashioned draft-and-stash makes sense if the Spurs end up using all three of their first round picks. The general consensus of the 2022 class revolves around a clear top four, with Duke's Paolo Banchero, Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren, Auburn's Jabari Smith, and Purdue's Jaden Ivey taking center stage. On defense, hes already a very good room protector and rebounder. Fr There are plenty of opportunities to evaluate footage of Sharpe, including his time competing on the AAU circuit. Johnson has the potential to play either left guard or right tackle to boost Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. Ivey is a great fit. What do we know, historically, about the number one player in high school? He needs to add quite a bit more weight to his frame before he can step on the floor. Among high-major underclassmen 6-foot-6 or taller, Terrys advanced stats query results yielded the likes of Scottie Barnes, Draymond Green, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Anderson, and Ben Simmons. While he didnt look ready for pro minutes during recent 5-on-5 scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine, Im still a believer in Millers long-term potential because he has so many interesting development pathways. "Williams is just 64.5 without shoes, but his max vertical reach of 120.5 is ahead of vertical athletes like Aaron Gordon and John Collins as well as rim protectors like Rudy Gobert," @BryanKalbrosky on Jalen Williams. I expect Baldwins stock to climb as teams go back and watch his pre-college tape. Atlantas defense needs a lot of work, and Eason was one of the most productive defensive playmakers in all of college basketball. I think Sharpe makes sense here but if hes off the board, this is a landing spot for Murray. Toronto Raptors: Peyton Watson (UCLA Bruins: Wing, Freshman, 6-8), 34. Hutchinson is relentless and explosive and can be downright dominant, taking over games at times with his pass rush skills. / 230 lbs. Davison, G, Alabama, 2nd round, 38th pick: Trevion Williams, C, Purdue. I think Williams at nine is a bit of a stretch (he was 22 on my latest Spurs Big Board) but hed be a fine pick at 20. If the Spurs dont draft a center in the first round, another potential draft-and-stash option is Ismael Kamagate, a 6-foot-11 center from France who is athletic and strong but is still learning how to play.