He can handle the ball at a high level off the bounce with real shake. Coming in at nearly 90,000 words, I hope there is something for everyone in here, from folks who work for NBA front offices and decision-makers more of whom take the time to read this than I would have ever believed when I started doing it a few years ago to NBA fans who dont watch a second of college basketball. Mathurin brings more to the table than your typical 3-and-D wing, combining explosive athleticism with high-level flashes of shooting on the move; he has nice upside as a scorer. There are currently no comments available for Ousmane Dieng. He was one of the worst finishers in college basketball this past season, making about 36 percent of his shots at the rim. He wound up with respectable shooting numbers (38% from three) but made just 60% of his free throws, which will continue to feed concerns about his jumper. Factoring in those concerns, Montero projects better as a reserve who can provide a spark leading bench lineups. Hell need to continue progressing as a point guard for that to work, and will need to enhance his inconsistent jumper and shot-happy, ball-dominant style for everything to translate. Keels is one of the youngest players in the draft and had a solid year in college, but concerns surrounding his heavy frame, average foot speed and lack of an elite skill make it a bit trickier to make a first-round case. Every year, the goal is simple: Try to come up with the most comprehensive document for NBA fans, college basketball fans and everyone involved in the industry to peruse. But its easy to see his size and length playing up on both ends, and creating opportunities for long-term success. Hes 6-foot-10, can handle the ball, provides some defensive versatility and has the potential to shoot. Height: 6 8 | Weight: 225 | Age: 21 | Last rank: 6. Thats the fewest since 2016. As draft night gets closer, it's time to get familiar with some of the top prospects in this year's class. While looking at mock drafts gives you an idea of where prospects may land, their draft positioning isn't always indicative of where they rank among their peers in terms of talent and potential. Hes the type of competitor you want to bet figures things out, and his versatility should help him find a way. Hes great on the switch and in help defense playing with a lot of energy. (Kirby Lee / USA Today), Top transfer portal commits and their fits. With the caveat of health, which would help Baldwin regain some confidence in his movements, I still think theres a long-term NBA player here. Showing the ability to move his feet guarding ball screens and when switched onto smaller players, Koloko allowed. 25): This is a big bet on my part that Williams rises up the board drastically through pre-draft workouts. Hes become a way better on ball defender and is always good at defending off the ball. With a finite amount of picks available, some intriguing prospects just couldnt make the cut and will have to hope they can instead get signed as an undrafted rookie. There are currently no comments available for Ochai Agbaji. Height: 6 8 | Weight: 205 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 35. Chandler has a nice array of qualities for a small guard, with the discrepancies hinging less on his talent and more on whether one likes players in his mold. Height: 6 4 | Weight: 200 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 17. 1. If Terry were to stay in college and break out in a bigger role next year, which we should reasonably expect, he wouldnt be available at the end of the first round. What do these numbers tell us? While his improved frame was notable, his ability to stay out of foul trouble is what helped him most last season. Beauchamp has the tools to fit the mold as a 3-and-D wing, provided he becomes a better shooter and sharpens up his defense. Hes great at attacking the glass on both ends. As a prospect, the thing that worries me most about Miller is the intersection of strength and explosiveness. Hes a tad undersized, but hes willing to do the dirty work, and theres a chance he plays his way off the fringes and into a roster spot by the end of next season. Were seeing more players stay in college basketball than weve seen in years. Thats going to lead to more talented players sticking around and a better product on the whole by the time the NCAA Tournament rolls around every year. On Thursday, June 23, the 2022 NBA Draft will air live at 7:30 p.m. There are currently no comments available for Paolo Banchero. The big mans a physical specimen. The 2022 NBA Draft is this Thursday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. While his upside may not be immense, he should be able to stick as a positive contributor and help a team early in his career. I have long been the conductor of the LaRavia hype train, first mentioning him as one of my favorite prospects in the country to evaluate back in November and noting him as an interesting guy throughout the year. At this point his jump shot can be erratic and he struggled quite a bit with the 3 ball. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 21):This is the first spike up the board. Williams is also a good athlete, which in combination with his wingspan allows him to play bigger than his height. There are currently no comments available for Jabari Smith Jr.. [69th percentile] as his agility helped him hold his own on the perimeter at the collegiate level and gives him some schematic versatility. Finishing his senior year at Sierra Canyon School (Calif.) ranked among the consensus top-100 prospects in the high school class of 2019, the athletic center committed to play at Arizona. Averaging only 2.3 points per game as a true freshman in limited action and 5.3 ppg as a sophomore in a rotation rule, Koloko made a major leap as a junior under first-year coach Tommy Lloyd. His timing also is terrific, as he finished second in the Big Ten with 2.3 blocks per game. Averaging 7.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.2 steals over 19.6 minutes per game, he showed intriguing upside as a true freshman before opting to transfer to LSU. 45): Forget Sharpe: This is actually the Canadian man of the mystery in this class. OK, weve hit another milestone with the 2022 NBA Draft. He needs to get a lot stronger and isnt an explosive athlete, but the fact hes young for his class adds some appeal here. He clearly has real touch, but his weight transfer and balance almost always look off. Its hard not to get wrapped up in the possibilities Iveys physical tools and explosive speed might create in the pros, and that tantalizing upside will make him one of the first players drafted. Showing good timing, rotating to the ball inside and getting a hand up guarding on the ball, he did a much better job contesting without fouling than he did as a sophomore. But he fits a proven archetype that works for rotational centers in the modern NBA, and figures to be passable in a reserve role whenever he comes over. With the tools to be a multi-positional playmaker at the net level, Eason had some impressive moments moving his feet containing the ball on the perimeter at LSU. Making real strides as a passer, Koloko has solid vision for a player in his mold. Barlow benefited from his year at Overtime, but still doesnt have much high-level game experience under his belt as he enters the league, so the prerogative here will presumably be getting him as many minutes as he can handle in the G League next season. He shot it consistently, even from deep behind the 3 point line. This week, well see NBA Draft Combine and G League Elite Camp invites go out, meaning well get a chance to dive deep into whether or not there are players more or less well-liked by observers than previously thought. He needs to get stronger, tougher and more assertive, and some time in the G League would likely help him next season. Is he intriguing enough for teams to make an informed bet on him? And dont even get started on the shot mechanics. Kamagate doesnt have a ton of upside beyond that, also factoring in he doesnt space the floor. Height: 6 5 | Weight: 210 | Age: 22 | Last rank: 44. Hed get to play against guys who were 6-foot-6 or shorter, and he just had an exceptionally easy time seeing over the top of them, extending past them or shooting over them. Its impressive that he managed to be supremely efficient in his role as a freshman, despite not being a very good ball-handler, and while Browns shot isnt broken by any means, he does have a ways to go in developing consistency. Doing a little bit of everything on the offensive end, Easons production was rooted in his aggressiveness, ability to score or get to the line attacking the rim, and improvement as a spot up and free throw shooter. The hope is Liddell will also be a plus defensively and capably switch onto a range of opponents, creating versatility in small-ball lineups. But Iveys best moments made plain his ability to take over games in a manner no other college player could, and you can argue his sheer upside against anyone in the draft. Follow Sam on Twitter @Sam_Vecenie, Jalen Williams elevates for a shot against Pepperdine. Statistically speaking, Kessler was the best defensive big in college basketball, putting up ridiculous block numbers as the backbone of a very good Auburn team. Although Hardy was a bit up-and-down in the G League, when you place him in the context of the other guards outside the lottery, his upside remains intriguing. Another year to develop his craft in a relatively low-stakes environment especially given the work they did this past season with a player were about to discuss in a moment could really benefit his transition to the NBA. 2022 NBA Draft Consensus Big Board. In total, 15 players had to be removed from my board after deciding not to declare, and that opened up some space for more players who previously had not been on there. Davis is an excellent mid-range scorer and should wind up being more efficient outside of Wisconsins system, which limited the types of shots he was able to take and create. Height: 6 5 | Weight: 215 | Age: 20 | Last rank: 18. He averaged 13.3 points in his final 12 games while shooting 48 percent from the field and 36 percent from 3. Sam Vecenie covers the NBA Draft, college basketball and the NBA for The Athletic. Showing the ability to make push shots and finish seals in the post, Koloko averaged. But hes going to have to become a more disciplined player and a much more attentive defender for this to work. That played into his productivity drawing fouls and massive improvement as a free-throw shooter. Until then, heres an updated top-100 prospect board that features some movement throughout as we move into a different period. Flory Bidunga 69 PF/C Kokomo (Kokomo, IN) 2024. MP. He struggled at times. Houstans shooting stroke has kept his stock more stable than expected despite an underwhelming year in college: theres a lot of optimism that hes going to make shots, stemming primarily from his pedigree in high school. Minott isnt a good jump shooter yet, but hes a decent free throw shooter who should eventually develop passable range. If youre really not a student of basketball and you catch Omaha play, it would be easy to underrate him. [90th percentile]. He knows how to create space. Ousmane Dieng (No. Chandler may very well stick in the NBA long-term, but unless youre optimistic he becomes a starter, hes a better proposition in the second round. Doing a better job holding ground in the post than he did as an underclassman, Koloko allowed. He may not be one the biggest, fastest are most athletic combo guard in his class but he more then makes up for its with his intelligence, grit and craftiness. As long as Nembhard makes enough jumpers to punish defenders who sag off of him, its easy to see him having a solid career. Minott remains one of the more interesting second-round upside throws. He compensates for it with a strong floater game, but he needs to do more than rise up for impressive off-hand dunks. An unrelenting scorer who put points on the board in a variety of ways, Eason played a larger role than his numbers suggest as he was one of the highest usage players in the country when he was on the floor. He also made an impact on the glass. Jabari Smith. While this draft isnt quite as strong as some recent iterations have been were coming off one of the best rookie classes to enter the NBA in decades I do think there are players worth getting excited about. His on the ball defense was decent most the time, and he really stepped it up during the playoffs. Iveys three-point shooting returned to earth as the season went on, and he also had his share of frustrating games. His tools are still impressive, but he seems so far off at a glance, particularly feel-wise, and hell likely remain overseas until he starts to turn a corner developmentally. Allowing just 0.75 points per one-on-one possession [52nd percentile], he showed the ability to slide with guards and battle more physical slashers alike. Gabe Brown, F, Michigan State | Senior, 82. Keegan Murray. Height: 6 4 | Weight: 220 | Age: 18 | Last rank: 25. He still leaves some things to be desired, as his defensive awareness isnt always great, but hes been trending in the right direction and could be a useful player if and when he arrives stateside. Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 6, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. At this stage, his game is one of contradictions. Hes a killer pull-up shooter, and he can finish at the rim. Hes very good at coming off his man and helping defensively. He gets a good amount of blocked shots but he changes many more. He attacks the rim and can finish above it athletically, and he has a good first step. On top of that, only 36 international players declared early. Sources have said he is willing to take a patient approach, even if that means waiting to turn pro until 2023 if he doesnt get exactly the feedback he is looking for. Sochan has to become a better jump shooter, but that should become passable in time and will always be secondary to all the other things he does well. Griffin is one of the drafts youngest prospects and most promising three-point shooters, which alone makes for a compelling case. Click the Team for players drafted by that franchise. His shot prep is among the worst in this draft class. But he remains among of the more intriguing if-he-shoots prospects in this draft, as an elite athlete, plus defender, and smart cutter and finisher. Sam Vecenie covers the NBA Draft, college basketball and the NBA for The Athletic. There are currently no comments available for Bennedict Mathurin. Sign up today . Hes 68, cut up, and an overall athletic specimen. There are currently no comments available for Jeremy Sochan. Williams is kind of an unorthodox prospect, but the hope is that his impressive passing skills will get him on the floor and buy him time to hone the rest of his skillset. But teams just really arent going to have any idea how quickly and reactively he processes the game until after hes drafted and playing at summer league. Scouts there came away with the general feeling that he was arguably the most intriguing long-term player on the World Team, but it was a World Team that paled in comparison to some past iterations from a talent perspective. There are currently no comments available for Mark Williams. Bancheros productivity and well-rounded game should take him a long way, and he has All-Star potential if things break right. With the tools to be a multi-positional playmaker at the net level, Eason had some impressive moments moving his feet containing the ball on the perimeter at LSU. Still, on-ball creators with his type of size arent easy to find, and while hes a ways away from helping an NBA team, there are certainly some things to like here, with the hope being that a better situation makes a difference in his development. Hes not quite strong enough yet to guard NBA-level fours and not get pushed around, but he does stay active and should grow strong enough to manage those kinds of players. Johnny Davis. He has tremendous upside and the skies the limit. Hes an interesting investment wherever he comes off the board. But so long as hes included, it doesnt make much sense to drop anyone who soared as high as Leonard recently did out of the top 10. Aminu Mohammed, F, Georgetown | Freshman, 76. He still profiles better as a backup in the NBA considering his size limitations and reliance on his speed. With nearly two-thirds of his shots in LSUs set offense coming inside, he scored 1.16 points per shot around the rim in the half court [56th percentile]. This was the first time in years they really concentrated on the Underclassmen classes and some of them really stood out. WebConsidered a fringe top-100 prospect in the high school class of following his senior year at Garfield High School (WA), Eason spent his first collegiate season at Cincinnati. Procida is agile enough to potentially hold his own on defense in the NBA where hes been a fairly active presence to this point in his career. Kolokos defensive impact is palpable and his immense physical progression over the past several years has been impressive, although there are still times he needs to play through contact better, and he doesnt have a ton of upside as a scorer. 6 to No. 1 given all of that, even if I think he will require a fair amount of polish to reach his ceiling. Its scary because hes so raw and it seems he hasnt even tapped into his potential yet. He doesnt have great size for his position, and his frame is quite lithe, but he has a good supporting skillset that should give him a chance to stick on a roster. If a team can be patient with him, the upside is pretty substantial. Hell need to land in the right situation, but his ability to hit shots, pass creatively and make winning plays is pretty appealing. While Seabron is a bit more of a project than your typical 22-year-old, hes a good downhill player with great speed for his size, and if he can start to shoot the ball reliably from distance, theres a chance he could be a unique role player. Jaden Ivey. 66): Barlow played this season with Overtime Elite, and Ive started to get some questions from scouts regarding whether hes the more intriguing long-term player between him and Jean Montero, the long-assumed best prospect with the team. Players with his type of size, feel and skill are always in demand, and with room to improve as a shot-maker and passer, Murray has more untapped potential than your typical 21-year-old prospect. Houstan may be heavily tested on the defensive end in the pros, and he needs to get much stronger physically to hold his own, but there remains reason for some optimism here if he plays tougher and emerges as a high-end shooting specialist. Height: 6 9 | Weight: 220 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 59. His worst moments make you wonder if hed even be an effective college basketball player consistently next year. Branhams mid-range game in particular holds promise, and he should be able to space the floor and operate a bit as a playmaker in ball screens, where hes proven capable of punishing defenses. Heres our top 100 fantasy players for the upcoming NBA season. Theres a place in the league for guys in his mold who play physically and bring diverse skill sets to the table, and Roddys hefty build belies the fact hes actually a good athlete. Height: 6 8 | Weight: 205 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 64. Trayce Jackson-Davis (No. Hes more of a rangy team defender who gambles for blocks and steals than someone who embraces tough matchups. Another freshman coming off a weird season in college, Watson remains an intriguing upside play. Not many 19-year-olds arrive in the NBA with such a fully formed identity, and Sochan also has the type of skill upside to be much more than a quality glue guy in the long run. And yet there are real flaws, largely because at under 170 pounds, hes nowhere near physically ready to play in the NBA. Height: 6 0 | Weight: 170 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 42. Mathurin also has the tools to be a plus defender on the perimeter, although its not a true strength of his game yet. He was very efficient playing out of the dunker spot this season, but did a nice job finishing rolling to the rim. Sure, there are some real offensive concerns. Tevin Brown, SG, Murray State | Senior, 83. With the NBA draft a week away, heres the latest analysis on the best players in the class. Ive heard from sources that he is at least getting looks from teams in the top 10 largely because of his shot creation and shooting ability that developed this season. Jordan Hall, G/F, St. Josephs | Sophomore, 88. Vecenie & Moore: Top transfer portal commits and their fits, (Top photo of Jabari Smith Jr.: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images). Hes going to need a lot of minutes next season, presumably in the G League, but has a lot of ability on the defensive end and good length for his position that could make him a disruptive force. Height: 6 2 | Weight: 195 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 57. At a height of 69 and with great length, this young man can guard all 5 positions on the defensive end. 17): Hes maybe the biggest riser up the board since the last update, if only because the light finally came on. He has done enough to legitimize himself as a first-rounder and should have some plug-and-play appeal beginning in the teens. There are currently no comments available for Shaedon Sharpe. Height: 6 9 | Weight: 230 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 9. Among the top per-minute scorers in college basketball, his consistency and efficiency stood out as he attacked closeouts, made hustle plays, handled the ball and set screens in the pick and roll, and went one-on-one from the inside and out. Smiths combination of elite, translatable strengths makes him a special prospect, and the simplicity of his game is still a bit underappreciated: His advanced mechanics and touch give him a chance to be one of the best jump shooters in the NBA; hes an agile defender who will be able to switch across the position spectrum; and hes an extremely focused competitor. The upside is worth a swing. As a big wing with a well-rounded skillset, Procida has real appeal, particularly considering a team wont have to roster him immediately. Hes a terrific athlete and projects as more of a scoring combo guard than a point, with his jumper and playmaking skills in need of polish. I have him and Chet Holmgren in the same tier, essentially as 1A and 1B. Baldwin is going to be a threat from distance and will benefit from finding the right role in the pros, where his skills as a passer and spot-up shooter can play up, and his lack of elite athleticism will matter less. Height: 6 7 | Weight: 195 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 8. Hes crafty with the ball and has no problem getting to his spot. Height: 6 9 | Weight: 235 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 60. Its hard to separate Holmgrens successes and shortcomings from his frame, which has driven his success until now but will pose some hurdles as he faces experienced opponents who can negate some of his size advantage. There are vastly divergent opinions around the NBA on Eason, who boasts an excellent athletic profile and had a productive year at LSU, but at the same time, wasnt always the picture of reliability. He moves his feet well. Think of him as more of a smooth driver than an explosive one. [56th percentile]. But I just believe in the skill set too much to have him outside of the first round. McGowens will also need to buy in a lot more on the defensive end and put his tools to better use. Fantasy Basketball Rankings Fantasy Rankings; Once thought of as one of the top prospects, Baldwin has now slid on most draft boards because he has struggled to dominate the Horizon League on a bad Milwaukee team. Dom Barlow (No. He had no problem giving the ball up to a teammate for a better look. Hes a good shot blocker and changes a lot of shots. 2022 NBA Draft Big Board: Top 40 Prospect Rankings. Hes not going to be for everyone, but Id be willing to take a chance on his skill set, feel and mentality helping him find a niche as a small-ball forward. The questions here are less about his talent, and whether hell build better habits and be more consistent. This feels like a bit of a buy-early opportunity for a smart team. Scoring 0.98 points per jump shot in the half court [67th percentile], he does not have the most orthodox mechanics, but made set shots and free throws at a significantly improved rate to keep opposing defenders honest and bolster his efficiency. Rollins is also a passable defender with great length relative to his height. Click the link below to download, using the password:[emailprotected], (Photos by Matt Pendleton / USA Today; Kyle Tereda / USA Today; Brynn Anderson / Associated Press). Paolo Banchero. Teams have grown to appreciate Liddells reliability, and hes made a convincing case that he can play either forward spot, giving him more pathways to success as a useful role player who adds toughness and rebounding and can effectively play off of teammates. Hes an exceptional passer for someone this size and reads the game so well. On top of that, he was a big part of NC States defensive disaster, as it was among the worst high-major teams in the country on that end last season. His podcast, the Game Theory Podcast, is regularly ranked among the top podcasts on iTunes. Provided he acclimates physically, he should be uniquely valuable. Theres still developmental appeal here, as he is a terrific passer, can shoot off the dribble and has the feel and handle to compensate for some of what he lacks physically. One of the big winners of the predraft process, Williams proved himself at the combine and backed up a strong statistical season at Santa Clara. While hes not supremely skilled and likely wont space the floor, Williams has shown some flashes as a passer and should be able to produce as a lob target and finisher. Height: 6 8 | Weight: 235 | Age: 20 | Last rank: 34. His size, craftiness and long stride makes him a pretty interesting prospect, but his shot selection, jumper and decision-making need some improvement. Dont be surprised to see him selected in the second round of the draft as a guy whom teams work to develop into a versatile defensive player who can maybe make an impact in the playoffs if his offense ever comes along enough. 11): I keep hearing extremely positive feedback about Branham. I buy Sharpes tools, as well as how important his positional value is, at a high enough level that I think I would take him in the top seven. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages. Still managing to produce with impressive efficiency, his ability to score both opportunistically from the inside and out and make things happen off the dribble shined last season. Williams has a lot of terrific qualities for a rim-running center, having proven he can consistently impact the game on both ends at Duke and measuring in at 7 2 in shoes at the combine as proof of his general enormity. Murray wont be quite as prolific a scorer as he was at Iowa, but hell impact the game offensively as a rebounder and cutter without needing plays run for him. Hes also a smart decision-maker and capable passer who should make some plays for teammates off the threat of his catch-and-shoot game. WebWhich young NBA players are on the rise? If his defense plays up and he diversifies his offense, theres a chance he finds a niche, and teams respect his willingness to battle and the edge he plays with. But scouts feel so differently about him that its really tough to get an overall handle at this early stage. 62. Please enter your email address. He needs a lot of seasoning, potentially in the G League, and theres some developmental time investment required to where he may not return much value until his second contract. Lewis has already slimmed down a bit and needs to continue working on his mobility, but if hes able to guard either forward spot in addition to spacing the floor competently, theres a pathway to value. He wasnt all that good at Michigan, but he probably didnt benefit from playing in the Big Ten. The As long as he continues knocking down threes at a good clip and keeps defenses honest, he should be passable as a supporting player on offense. He was the most complete Point Guard at the NBPA Top 100 Camp and was in total control of his team from the beginning of the camp until the end. Picking up the game at age 12, the Douala, Cameroon, native emerged as a prospect at Basketball Without Borders Africa where he earned an invitation to come to the United States ahead of his junior year of high school. He came to camp last year as a shooting guard and was forced into playing more point guard. There are some major changes in this final edition of the board, particularly in the middle part of the draft, which reflects mostly how my own opinions have shifted based on additional information thats come to light over the course of the last month or so. While Foster will need to continue buying into his role and cut down on his wayward jumpers, its easier to live with the mistakes when hes producing. Its hard to find big wings with Browns type of tools, and hes a a big, rangy defender who should be switchable onto guards and offer nice versatility on that end. He has great size for his position, high basketball IQ, has made strides as a shooter and competes on defense, a package of strengths that project pretty nicely into a game manager type of role off the bench. Hes certainly talented, but becomes a more palatable option in the second round. Miller is a 6-foot-10-ish wing who is a very high-level upside swing because of his instincts as a scorer and guard skills at his size. Click the College for players drafted from that college. He was injured and couldve shut it down, instead he came back and picked up where he left off. Height: 6 9 | Weight: 215 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 48. Cameron Boozer 69 PG Christopher Columbus HS (Miami, FL) 2025. What he does as a shooter translates. There are 74 players who'll become trade eligible next week, which could mark the unofficial start of trade season in He has to improve his ball-handling and work on creating separation from defenders to maximize his considerable potential, but his jumper is balanced and consistent, and he wont need to waste dribbles to score efficiently. He needs to shore up his handle a bit and probably isnt going to create a ton of offense for himself, but his versatility, smarts and low-maintenance approach are nice calling cards. Omaha Biliew 68 PF/SF Waukee Senior (Waukee, IA) 2023. That stems from his impressive physical tools, huge frame and great mobility for his size, which have always made him an interesting prospect to monitor. Tari Eason is a long, athletic forward who emerged as a dynamic two-way contributor for LSU in a unique role off the bench designed to mitigate his issues with foul trouble. Hes more likely a second-rounder, but in a thin guard draft, Rollinss upside is appealing. Washington also turns 21 this year and was exceptionally old for a freshman. He will surprise you and knock down the occasional 15 footer. Hes great at creating his own shot but was also very effective in the high screen and roll. I love his intensity and the effort he plays with. 1. He should be worth a flier in this part of the draft for a team that can be patient. Height: 6 8 | Weight: 240 | Age: 24 | Last rank: 75. Considering his role as a rim-running center is somewhat replaceable for NBA teams, its hard to justify investing significant capital here, but hes certainly a stashable option. There are currently no comments available for Jalen Williams. Williams has some potential to space the floor, which is going to be a key area given hes not an explosive rim-runner and will probably operate more at the top of the arc than within five feet of the basket. His competitive mettle helps pull the whole package of skills together nicely, and hes a good enough athlete to hold his own. Hes a terrific athlete who passes the test physically and didnt look overmatched in the G League. Because of that, youll see him dominate for long stretches, then also throw some mind-numbingly bad passes that make you wonder what in the world he was even seeing. Another player from the Aggies' top-rated 2022 recruiting class has entered the portal, as wide receiver Chris Marshall submitted his name. He doesnt shoot it at all from distance. Height: 6 5 | Weight: 195 | Age: 20 | Last rank: 7. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Hes just further away than I originally thought, and hes a more palatable pick starting in the late first round and on. 26): This is the second significant spike up the board and another Game Theory Prospect of the Week from earlier in the year. Butler is a very long way from impacting an NBA game, but there frankly just arent that many mobile 7-footers in the world who can shoot threes at a high level, and he might eventually become one. Theres a good chance Murray becomes one of the most productive rookies next season, as a high-energy, versatile forward who can score from all over the floor. The equation here is floor-spacing, frame upside and some shot creation if things go right. Lucas Williamson, G, Loyola Chicago | Senior, 64. Hes an excellent rebounder who also offers a defensive presence in changing shots, and theres a pretty good chance he winds up as a starting-caliber player. He showed improvement as a playmaker this season, and theres some untapped ability on that front. He keeps the ball moving around the horn in a way star players will love playing with. There are currently no comments available for Keegan Murray. There are currently no comments available for AJ Griffin. The hope is that he becomes a serviceable two-way contributor and supporting scorer who can provide a boost in someones rotation. Get the latest NBA Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. He hits 3s, can drive in a straight line through traffic and can take contact with his lower center of gravity. He has good size for a lead guard and is sneakily a good athlete, but his jumper is a bit questionable and its not clear how functional hes going to be creating shots on the ball in the pros. Colin Gillespie, PG, Villanova | Senior, 72. I was really impressed with his willingness to compete. He is unlikely to initiate any offense and wont be a focal point, but understands how to play off teammates and impact the game while operating within his own limitations. Hes not an elite athlete a la Derrick Jones or anything, but hes a good one who has a similar value proposition. There are currently no comments available for Tari Eason. Jamaree Bouyea, PG, San Francisco | Senior, 65. Having undergone a significant growth spurt over the last couple of years to his current height, its clear Miller is still learning how to use his newfound size. Agbajis value lies in his reliability: he took a big leap this season in leading Kansas to a national title and projects as a useful role player with the chops to help propel winning teams. Miller is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft but is retaining his collegiate eligibility to potentially attend school next year. His defensive technique and awareness also has to improve. Hes a pure project in every sense of the word right now. There are currently no comments available for Kennedy Chandler. There are currently no comments available for Malaki Branham. Terry came on strong in March and built enough momentum to comfortably enter the draft a year ahead of schedule. His offense remains a work in progress, and his jumper and handle need some work, but Watson shouldnt need to be a go-to scorer to be a useful player in the long run. I dont think hed go unselected. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Anchoring Arizonas defense with his ability to put a lid on the rim and hold his own on switches on the perimeter, Koloko also took a big leap defensively. Branham began the season under the radar and now enters the draft as a huge success story, after evolving almost on the fly into a go-to scorer for Ohio State. He can be a little bit slow getting off the floor, and scouts have always held concerns about his motor, but he is also extremely young and has a bit of untapped skill upside as a passer (and hopefully as a shooter). He has touch but horrible shot prep and balance that will require a lot of work to bring consistency. Thats the fewest since 2014. Hes one of my personal favorite players in this draft. Bennedict Mathurin. Height: 6 5 | Weight: 200 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 5. Follow our live coverage of NBA Draft 2022. Try a week on us. Diop has worked himself into firm draftability as one of the more interesting international stash prospects in the class. With nearly two-thirds of his shots in LSUs set offense coming inside, he scored. He changes pace well but doesnt have much explosion. Hes a 69 forward that can handle the ball on the break and in a half-court setting. Height: 6 11 | Weight: 240 | Age: 20 | Last rank: 70. Theres a bit of concern with him defensively given hes slow-footed, but he has the size to compensate if he embraces playing more physically. He enters the NBA with a good sense of his role and a willingness to do the dirty work as a screener, rebounder and rim protector, and has separated himself with his reliability and rapid improvement over the past few years. He can also be an impactful defender when he wants to be. John W. McDonough/Sports Illustrated. This was the first time in years they really concentrated on the Underclassmen classes and some of them really stood out. But he doesnt have much history of efficiency and isnt likely to make much of an impact on defense. Martin is one of my favorite sleepers in this class and built positive momentum at the combine. Holmgren was a dominant defender and play-finisher at Gonzaga and has been an outlier to this point in his career, making an impact on both ends of the court despite his extremely slender build. The well-documented history of Kentucky guards showing more upon arrival in the NBA should work in Washingtons favor on draft night: he had a solid season that was partially marred by a nagging ankle injury, can effectively play either guard spot, and has a crafty approach as a playmaker and scorer. In total, only 123 players who werent seniors who theoretically would have exhausted their eligibility if not for the extra COVID year given by the NCAA declared early for the draft. Whats probably most impressive about his game is when hes caught on the switch on the perimeter, he can sit down and cause the perimeter player problems on defense. His best moments make him look like the kind of big initiator whom teams love. He can get his shot off against anybody, no matter how long and athletic. But my bet is that teams get excited enough about the intersection of Branhams size, tools and shooting for him to end up in the top 15. Given hell probably spend a lot of time off the ball, he needs to learn to catch and shoot and flesh out a better complementary skill set. Teams will eventually go back and do a deep dive on his defense, which was pretty poor. Rangy forward who after transferring to LSU had a breakout year living at the foul line, making strides as a jump shooter, and defending every position while battling persistent foul trouble. Hes on the younger end of draft-eligible guys, which helps, and as a smooth playmaker who can shoot and move the ball capably, Dieng has a lot of what teams look for in a developmental project. GG Jackson 69 PF/C Ridge View High (Columbia, SC) 2023. He was very creative at scoring around the basket. Opinions are understandably split around the NBA on Baldwin after a difficult year in college where essentially nothing went right for him. If that number seems like a lot, its actually not. The hope here is that Griffin stays healthy and gets closer to the level of athlete he was early in high school, which would make life easier for him on both ends of the floor. Luckily, scouts got to see him throughout the year at a few different events that gave them a better feel for where hes at, the most recent one being Nike Hoop Summit. Hes a monster on the offensive and defensive glass. Height: 6 7 | Weight: 195 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 50. He showed when he decided to lock in, he could guard bigger and more physical defenders and give them problems. Offensively, hes pretty limited. If Banchero doesnt reach that level, his advanced passing feel and instincts playing on the interior should make him valuable. Considered a fringe top-100 prospect in the high school class of following his senior year at Garfield High School (WA), Eason spent his first collegiate season at Cincinnati. Marshall, the No. Its hard to find elite athletes with his type of base skill set, and while he projects to play primarily off the ball, he has the ability to put up plenty of points in time. Its not out of the question that hed end up landing in the lottery, and as mentioned above, Id be pretty surprised if he fell out of the top 25. There are currently no comments available for TyTy Washington Jr. It was tough at times for Ohio State to keep him on the floor, which is why he ended up not quite playing as many minutes as youd think throughout the year especially early. He did an excellent job at not letting G.G. He has a soft touch and can knock down the occasional 3 ball as well. 20 to 60 is the range. 67):I think I was just a bit too low throughout the season on Jackson-Davis, and thus he moves up well and truly into the draftable range. Bryson Warren 62 PG Overtime Elite (Little Rock, AR) 2023. Still, theres ostensible upside here as a combo guard with some creative potential. While far from a finished product, hes a good athlete with appealing positional size, passing skills and defensive upside, with a skill-set well-suited for uptempo play. Davison is one of the better athletes in the draft and entered this season with first-round hype, but didnt build the most convincing case at Alabama and makes much more sense as a second-round flier. 1 pre-draft, I would still go with Jabari Smith Jr. Hes the youngest and in many ways has the fewest question marks about his game. The NBAs withdrawal deadline elapsed Monday, and with the complete player pool now in hand, these rankings are done (thankfully, for this writers sanity). He has to learn to taper off some of his aggressiveness because it tends to get him in foul trouble. WebRounding out the top five on the Top 10 NBA Draft Prospects 2022 rankings list is the Purdue Boilermakers sophomore guard Jaden Ivey. Both are terrific shot creators who do it in different ways and have real potential to run an offense for stretches at the NBA level. But I do think Jackson-Davis has some defensive tools that stand out and make him worthy of consideration late in the second round. Scoring. Often noted for his work ethic, Williams has the type of length and NBA-ready body that give him a chance to chip in minutes in a pinch without being a liability on either end. ET; our NBA Draft 2022 sleepers, steals and underrated prospects can be viewed here. Ivey who lists at six foot four inches has the size and ball handling abilities to be a tremendous guard at the NBA level. Dalen Terry (No. Williams is one of the older prospects in the class, but he has a chance to help a team right away off the bench: hes a long, physical interior player with ambidextrous touch around the basket, some basic ball skills and improving three-point range. First lets start with his physical attributes. Moussa Diabate, F/C, Michigan | Freshman, 67. Try a week on us. The tape is great in spurts, mostly good, but he also has some rough moments as hes still figuring out his limits on some level. Hes not a great shooter or a natural scorer, but he made a respectable 36% of his 77 three-point attempts, with his offensive value lying more in his ability to move the ball, find teammates and grease the wheels of an offense. Hes extremely skinny but also isnt particularly explosive as an athlete. And he brings all of that at 6-foot-8 with a frame that has some upside to add athleticism as he gets into better condition from playing under NBA strength and conditioning programs. Stanley Umude, G/F, Arkansas | Senior, 77. Height: 6' 10" | Weight: 220 | Age: 18 | Last rank: 1. Height: 6 5 | Weight: 180 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 14. Hes a potential value pick and has a chance to be a useful rotational big, consistently changing shots and erasing space around the basket with his length. Top 100 NBA Draft prospects for 2022: Final rankings, tiers and Big Board. This year the NBPA Top 100 Camp was back at full strength with over 100 of the brightest prospects taking place from June 26 to July Darryn Peterson 65 CG Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (Cuyahoga, OH 2025. He showed good ability of getting his teammates the ball and understanding of where they needed it. On top of it, hes twitchy athletically and can get separation from defenders as well as rise up for a big dunk. Beauchamp wont create his own offense much, but if he can extend his shooting range more consistently and space the floor he should be useful on that end. Hes a good second round candidate with a feasible pathway to value if a team can help him smooth out the rough edges, and if he starts to shoot it better. Lost your password? [52nd percentile], he showed the ability to slide with guards and battle more physical slashers alike. If I was to compare him with someone from a playing style and physical standpoint, it would be Bam Adebayo, although I believe hes more skilled at this age than Bam was. Showing the ability to make push shots and finish seals in the post, Koloko averaged 1.11 points per Post Up possession [93rd percentile]. But if he reaches his considerable potential as a go-to scorer, this ranking will look way too low. He can grab and go at the OTE level, but right now his most translatable skills come off the catch. He has a strong feel for passing the ball from growing up as a smaller point guard. Web2022 NBPA Top 100 Camp. Height: 6 6 | Weight: 220 | Age: 18 | Last rank: 11. Nembhard put everything together in his final year of college, and looks like one of the better options in a thin point guard class. Being a scoring point guard, what impressed me most about him was how unselfish he was with the ball. He hasnt played competitively since last summer. An All-Defense selection in the Pac-12, he is 6-foot-7 with long arms, very switchable and extremely active and aggressive (sometimes overaggressive). He has to polish his passing, handling and decision-making and develop a better left hand to play to his potential as a lead guard. McGowens is a gifted scorer who was buried in a terrible team context at Nebraska, where he had offensive freedom but there wasnt a whole lot of structure in place. Showing his athleticism playing above the rim effortlessly, finishing with good body control, and never shying away from contact, he was brutally effective in the open floor. He has a large frame that can still add muscle, and hes mobile enough to think hell be able to guard multiple positions. Height: 6 5 | Weight: 195 | Age: 21 | Last rank: 46. Because its hard to bank on the habits, and because theres a wide range of outcomes, Sharpe feels a little bit riskier than some of the other top prospects. Keels is a focused competitor, plays with poise and has good size for a combo guard, and Duke had enough scorers on the roster that he wasnt always needed to get a ton of shots up. Hes the rare athletic, high-energy big who creates lineup versatility on both ends, capable of playing on the perimeter and guarding multiple positions while rebounding and finishing at a high rate. Still, he has a skillset that makes sense for the modern NBA and could make it work with continued growth. Height: 6 5 | Weight: 190 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 38. He needs to add a lot of strength, and his offensive utility is limited to pick-and-pop and stationary spacing right now, but hes an unusually natural shooter for his size and can handle the ball a bit, too. Hes a weird prospect, but theres definitely some stuff to like here. Teams with the worst records in the league who are waiting to hear back from the lottery gods can now feel comfortable there could be a high-upside player waiting even if they fall to No. ET; the NBA Draft 2022 big board, top prospects, and No. Allowing just. Hes a good set shooter already, and if he can get more comfortable playing off one or two dribbles, he should have functionality as a combo forward. Marcus Bingham, F/C, Michigan State | Senior. 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