New Orleans Pelicans (via Cavaliers): Iverson Molinar (Mississippi State, PG/SG, Junior), 56. 30. Aside from showing more passing, Holmes looks relatively similar compared to last year. B/R's Final 2022 NBA Mock. 35 figures to be available. While there are still some questions about his shot, Black showed he could he could use quick-dribble moves, changing speeds, finishing-angle creation and touch shots to score inside the arc. 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. Indiana Pacers (via Suns): Ron Harper Jr. (Rutgers, SF, Senior). With the college season starting, Jonathan Wasserman updates his Big Board with the top 50 2023 Draft prospects. Henderson has a bright green light with Ignite, and it can lead to questionable shots and forces. Orlando Magic: Nick Smith Jr. (Arkansas, PG/SG, Freshman). The lowest he could fall figures to be to the Charlotte Hornets at No. Shot-making will always be the signature skill that fuels his scoring, but hes been significantly more efficient so far with his finishing, and hes showcasing more playmaking ability to bolster his point or combo guard case to scouts. There are questions about who he will defend in the NBA, though in the Nos. It's worth watching how the first few years of his career go if he lands with a playoff team rather than a rebuilding one such as the Oklahoma City Thunder. After all, most top prospects Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren, Auburn's Jabari Smith and Duke's Paolo Banchero typically save their on-court . Sacramento Kings (via Pacers):Baylor Scheierman (Creighton, SF, Senior). NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not HoopsHypes opinion. New Orleans Pelicans (via Jazz):Hugo Besson (New Zealand Breakers, SG, 2001), 53. Oklahoma City Thunder:Trevor Keels (Duke, SG/SF, Freshman), 35. 2022 Draft Key Dates April 13-16 - The 2022 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament April 24 - Early entry deadline May 17 - NBA Draft Lottery! Hell split time initiating offense with freshman Anthony Black. 35. Jaquez scores and competes with the type of craftiness, physicality and defensive toughness for teams to look past his three-point percentages and athletic limitations. 39. Scouts are hoping for a chance to evaluate Shaedon Sharpe, who was recently deemed eligible for the draft after enrolling early at Kentucky and spending the last few months just practicing. Charlotte Hornets: Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Milwaukee, SF/PF, Freshman). Orlando Magic (via Pacers): Jaylin Williams (Arkansas, C, Sophomore), 38. Even if he's still a limited creator, his shot-making appears potent enough for teams to see a rotation off-ball scorer. Memphis Grizzlies:Kennedy Chandler (Tennessee, PG, Freshman), 30. 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. He originally felt like a prospect for whom teams would want to trade down. Charlotte Hornets:JD Davison (Alabama, PG, Freshman). 7. He died aged 67. That could also mean nothing. Some team may decide it's worth gambling on his unique college success with a second-round pick. It's difficult to picture him getting past both the San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards. Scoot Henderson: I feel like I can damn near do it all at this point, Best rank:3 (ESPN, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Yahoo, For The Win). San Antonio Spurs (via Celtics):Ismael Kamagate (Paris Basketball, C, 2001), 26. The Sacramento Kings would make the most sense, given how his shooting/shot-making would fit next to De'Aaron Fox. New York Knicks: Josh Minott (Memphis, SF/PF Freshman), 43. A core of Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Wembanyama would suddenly have a new level of upside. Indiana Pacers (via Rockets): Ismael Kamagate (Paris Basketball, C, 2001), 32. Cleveland Cavaliers:E.J. 21. The threes and isolation moves into dribble jumpers continue to be persuasive for a 6'10" freshman at his age and floor. With some of the best defensive instincts shown from any freshman guard in recent memory, Wallace is also shooting 60.7 percent inside the arc, using sound decision-making and shot-making touch to score with extreme efficiency. Los Angeles Clippers:Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana, PF/C, Senior). 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. Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves):Keyonte George (Baylor, SG, Freshman). Golden State Warriors:Jake LaRavia (Wake Forest, PF, Junior), 29. And right now, the Detroit Pistons are one of the most likely at 3-15. He's been outstanding rising up in the mid-range, converting 25-or-44 two-point jumpers. 1. 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. So it was encouraging to see him hit 15-of-27 thees during a four-game span against Seton Hall (twice), Xavier and Villanova. He buried all five of his attempts on Saturday against Louisville. Boston Celtics: Jordan Hall (Saint Joseph's, SG/SF, Sophomore), 47. Washington Wizards (via Mavericks): Alondes Williams (Wake Forest, PG/SG, Senior), 57. Jarace Walker enters the Top 10. San Antonio, 14-47, 0.5 games back (GB) 3. While Dariq Whitehead has struggled to make shots in limited action returning to Dukes lineup, weve still the dribble-jumper game and spot-up shooting and that point to three-level scoring potential. But at 66, he doesnt turn 19 until August and hes already equipped with NBA-level moves for perimeter separation, tough shot-making skill and disruptive defensive tools. Indianas Trayce Jackson-Davis is averaging 20.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists this year. 36). Shooting has been viewed as the obvious swing skill for Lewis. 3, where they'll take any of the freshmen power forwardsmost likely Banchero. Indiana Pacers (via Suns):Ron Harper Jr. (Rutgers, SF, Senior). February could determine where many prospects stand heading into workouts and interviews. But all it takes is one that's willing to bet on potential and blame his bad season on a poor fit at UCLA. Philadelphia 76ers: EJ Liddell (Ohio State, PF, Junior), 24. Detroit, 15-46, 1.5 GB 4. This mock draft reflects what we think NBA teams will do, not what we would do. 3 pick. 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. The next month will be key for NBA evaluators, who'll be shaping their boards before the predraft process. The Houston Rockets will presumably take whoever falls to them among the group of Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero. He's cooled off over the past two weeks, although that seemed inevitable after his start. Houston already made room for a rookie big by trading Christian Wood. The Spurs are showcasing the importance of Black culture in their community for the month of February. 14. An immediate physical standout at 67, 225 pounds, Kaluma has appeared to have added more shooting confidence and creation skill. Teams are also creating hypothetical situations to best prepare for June 23. The freshman is on pace to become the. Teams could still see translatable finishing and shot-blocking tied to his 610 frame and athleticism. 29. His shooting and decision-making remain inconsistent, but hell continue to look too tempting with enough flashes of self-creation and one-on-one shot-making, plus the highlight dunks, slashes and defensive playmaking. Washington Wizards: Johnny Davis (Wisconsin, SG, Sophomore), 11. Miami Heat:MarJon Beauchamp (G League Ignite, SF, 2000), 28. Nembhard's 26-point, 11-assist performance in Chicago caught everyone's attention given the freedom he had compared to the facilitator role he played for Gonzaga. 32 or No. Orlando Magic: Wendell Moore Jr. (Duke, SG/SF, Junior), 32. 1 pick. Though not the most creative scorer, hes produced within Michigans offense, making jumpers and good decisions in terms of when to attack or move the ball. New York Knicks: Malaki Branham (Ohio State, SG, Freshman), 12. His three-ball is falling more frequently, and he's routinely showcased creativity that's getting him to the rim and line (6.1 attempts per game). 36. With a 16-assist game on his resume, hes sporting a30.1 assist percentage, a development thats putting him in the conversation with the most complete point guard prospects of the decade. 12, the idea of pairing defensive aces in Holmgren and Duren has to be appealing. 1 overall pick in all 10 mock drafts polled. If the Kings keep the pick, history suggests they won't factor in fit or needs much. If a surprise name can shake up the top four, we're hearing it is Sharpe. The Wizards played Kristaps Porzingis at center with Kyle Kuzma and Rui Hachimura in the rotation. 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. 31. The Rockets are believed to be feeling stress-free at No. Milwaukee Bucks: Jake LaRavia (Wake Forest, PF, Junior), 25. 50. Chicago Bulls: Malaki Branham (Ohio State, SG, Freshman), 19. Miami Heat: Jaden Hardy (G League Ignite, SG, 2003), 28. Matkovic, an athletic big who played with projected first-rounder Nikola Jovic, was added to this mock draft after his last-minute decision to stay in the draft, which may hint at a team's commitment to him. I knew he was a guy you had to watch. Best rank: 6 (ESPN, Athletic, Yahoo) Worst rank: 12. NBA Draft Prospect Team Spotlight: Duke. Between the shooting versatility, drives past closeouts, post buckets and body-controlled finishes, the jump hes making looks similar to Keegans last year. That was a year ago. Milwaukee Bucks (via Cavaliers):Adam Flagler (Baylor, PG, Senior). 23. Golden State Warriors: Christian Braun (Kansas, SG/SF, Junior), 29. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Nuggets): Peyton Watson (UCLA, SF, Freshman). Between Banchero and Jalen Green, the Rockets will have two high-level creators to run offense through and build around. But he's starting to knock down jumpers off pull-ups and screens. Multiple top-10 teams should have picks up for sale in hopes of acquiring win-now veterans. While certain coaches may see a primary initiator in Thompson, given the advantage he can create from the point of attack, he offers enough versatility to play the 2 or 3 next to a guard like LaMelo Ball in Charlotte. 13, No. Sacramento Kings (via Bulls): Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky, PF/C, Junior), 58. Golden State Warriors (via Raptors):Alondes Williams (Wake Forest, PG/SG, Senior), 48. Phoenix Suns:Juan Nunez (Ratiopharm Ulm, PG, 2004). If it's leaning toward drafting the best long-term bet, Houstan could be in play. Ausar Thompsonwas the No. 3 pick in the last three aggregate mock drafts. Between his two-point scoring efficiency and improved playmaking, he's entered the second-round discussion. Duren worked out for the Portland Trail Blazers, who seem like a best-case outcome for the projected first true center taken. Hes bound to resemble a pro scorer once his confidence and comfort level return, though sequences of energy plays, secondary playmaking and defensive pressure should help round out Whiteheads scouting profile. The fact that he could be used in so many different wayseither at point guard or off the ball as a wing or forwardallows teams to not have to worry about fit. Based on the current draft picture, whichever team picks third might not have much to think about other than listening to trade offers. Washington Wizards (via Mavericks): Alondes Williams (Wake Forest, PG/SG, Senior), 57. Stats courtesy of Synergy SportsandSports Reference. He's becoming an intriguing sleeper to track given his clear predraft rise, unique game and statistical profile. How much off-the-dribble improvement he shows will dictate the trajectory of his rise. Sacramento Kings: Jaden Ivey (Purdue, G, Sophomore), 5. With four games of at least 30 points over Missouri State's last seven, Mosley has finally caught some scouts' attention. 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. 1 team with a skill set and strengths that the NBA values. 12 and 30 picks, Memphis, with picks Nos. 45-60 range, it feels like nitpicking. Offensively, theyre going to struggle. Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher. 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. Prkacin had some real first-round momentum before withdrawing late in the 2021 NBA Draft process. 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