The Panthers have been thinking offensive lineman for a while too but are getting to the point with the existing Sam Darnold mess and the failed Baker Mayfield dalliance that they can't ignore a top QB when given this early high-first-round opportunity. Im a good basketball player. Sacramento Kings: Wendell Moore (Duke Blue Devils: Wing, Junior, 6-5), 50. A total of 112 draft prospects withdrew from the 2022 NBA Draft on June 1 ahead of the early-entry deadline and on June 13, a handful of international prospects withdrew their names from. LaRavia is the type of player who would do well in San Antonios development system. When it comes to glue guys and all-around connectors, Arizonas Dalen Terry may be the best we have in this class. But with concerns about his ability to stay healthy, falling outside of the top-10 still feels like a fair range for him. Boston Celtics: Yannick Nzosa (Unicaja Malaga: Big, International, 6-11), 54. 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. Harrison has a massive frame standing at 6-foot-5, 315 pounds and would become QB Joe . 54 on Feldman's Freaks List thanks to his over 40-inch vert, 11-foot broad, and sub-4.35 40-yard dash. LaRavia may not have as high of a ceiling, but his floor as an out-of-the-box contributor would be the chefs kiss on a draft class that drastically improves the Spurs frontcourt. Terry is a long, lean defender with burgeoning offensive skills. Still only 22 years old, some figure he fits into San Antonios long-term future. The Steelers cannot mess around with Mason Rudolph or limited bridge option Mitchell Trubisky. Smith and his elite shooting are an obvious fit if he doesnt go No. / 230 lbs. The Cowboys need to add some strong, powerful run blocking to the mix after moving on from Connor Williams and Lae'l Collins. 1 overall on down. / 230 lbs. Several prospects used the NBA Draft Combine to improve their draft stock. I think the biggest surprise of the draft will be how high Florida States John Butler hears his name called. Atlantas defense needs a lot of work, and Eason was one of the most productive defensive playmakers in all of college basketball. Aside from needing a steadfast go-to scorer, San Antonios most glaring hole on their roster is a lack of talent at both forward positions. The 6-foot-8 forward out of Iowa appears as high as No. He's an explosive athlete who shoots it well enough from 3-point range to make him a lock for the top-10 of this draft even if Villanova is having a disappointing season. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Portland Trail Blazers Dyson Daniels. But one of the biggest prizes is Serbias Nikola Jovic, who was recently named the Adriatic League Top Prospect. For San Antonio, this. 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 . He's a 6-9 wing who is averaging nearly 20 points per game, and shooting above 44% from 3-point range on more than seven attempts per game for an Alabama team that's running through the SEC and a realistic contender to win the national championship. / 193 lbs. 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. Cleveland Cavaliers: Christian Braun (Kansas Jayhawks: Wing, Junior, 6-6), 40. Plus, mocks can serve as a good introduction to the next generation of future pros. NFL Mock Draft 2022 - Round 1. Theres a definite chance that he ends up not being athletic enough for the NBA but Id like this gamble, especially after picking relatively sure-things in Mathurin and the other Williams. The Packers need a versatile subpackage option behind Preston Smith and Rashan Gary. Hes not a shooter or passer but hes an elite finisher at the rim. This 6-7 guard is one of the two Thompson twins expected to go in the top 10 of this draft. Braun could be that guy. Williams can also shoot it straight, as he averaged 18.0 points on 51.3% shooting from the field, 39.6% shooting from three-point range and 80.9% shooting from the line. It also provides them a starter-caliber center to replace Ayton. From there, the Spurs go with someone like a former top-10 recruit in guard J.D. Black is only a reliable jumper away from being a lottery pick. 2 corner Levi Wallace in free agency and No. Recent history indicates that every season, at . FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/Lp7QnnI61o @_moneyballrypic.twitter.com/1mffxhN85g, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) May 12, 2022. NFL Draft will soon become an official reality. 6'2" Overtime Elite Bucks vs. 76ers odds, picks, computer sims, Morant to miss 'at least' two games after IG post, NBA DFS picks, lineups, advice, March 4 strategy, Grizzlies' Clarke out for season with Achilles injury, Raptors vs. Wizards odds, picks, computer sims, Streaking Warriors must overcome one major roadblock. Williams is a 7-foot center out of Duke with a reported 7-foot-7 wingspan. Mock drafts are not an exact science but they can serve as helpful thought exercises. Davis no doubt eats up space against the run but he's also shown the athleticism to be disruptive as an interior pass rusher in the right scheme, which Baltimore has for him. That should change, because McDonald dominated at the Senior Bowl and . I just want to make sure when he shoots, hes not shooting air balls. So, it's time for PistonPowered's NBA Mock Draft 2.0. For San Antonio, this years iteration of the NBA Draft is going to be key for the team to retool and earn a playoff spot after a three-season hiatus. Whitehead suffered a lower-leg injury in January that reportedly looked scarier than it actually is. He was only 6-foot-3 when he enrolled at Santa Clara and was expected to play point guard. 1 and complement fellow former Buckeye Terry McLaurin well to boost new starting QB Carson Wentz. Acquiring the 19th pick and a potential stud in that of power forward Jarred Vanderbilt would be seen as a coup for San Antonio. Like many others, I believe Kentuckys TyTy Washington played out of position last season, as he looked much more comfortable as a point guard. Button shares his 2023 TSN Mock Draft. 1 pick slated to hit restricted free agency, theres rumors that the Spurs have interest in him. For whatever reason, we dont have a particularly deep international draft this year. Sr With the selection order firmly in place, the sports media has been publishing its respective mock drafts including College Sports Wire's Patrick Conn who released his sixth edition of . Ohio State 28. If he pans out, Indiana can bounce right back to playoff contention. At 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds, Mathurin is a very good athlete who is also a proven three-point shooter. Fr With his wingspan and vertical pop, any teams that thought they could get him as a second-round sleeper are now out of luck. These guys arent the same player, so bear with me for a second, but I think drafting Notre Dames Blake Wesley would be a similar type of pick. Jeremy Sochan is not be messed with, both on the court and social media. Dukes AJ Griffin had a historically impressive year as a 3-point shooter last season, which will warrant looks in the lottery. 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. 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. Jaquez is a little older and a tad less-athletic than most first-round picks but he just knows how to play basketball. Note: The 2022 draft will only. 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. The Lions have been thinking more about quarterback in the first round and Ridder being available here would be almost a no-brainer. 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. The 6-7 guard is an interesting playmaker on the wing who has been the Razorbacks' best freshman in the absence of Smith making any notable impact. / 240 lbs. Theres a lot of moving parts for the Spurs. After performing well during his athletic testing at the NBA Draft Combine, the 6-foot-8 prospect decided to opt-out of the 5-on-5 scrimmages because he was reportedly comfortable with his projected range on draft night. Every team in the league always needs more shooting, but the Thunder are down horrendous. This would be a slide for Sochan. / 195 lbs. 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. (Photo via Twitter). Olave offers a great quickness, speed and burst to be a No. At this point, he's the best NBA prospect in Duke's top-ranked recruiting class. Thats where youre going to get the most bang for your buck. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Fr Imagine having twins and both of them developing into NBA Draft lottery picks. Buford made a couple NBA trade deadline deals back in February. 31. Accuracy: 18.03% 78th Place. The Eagles will find it hard to pass on London should he be available given his outside big-play skills and big fame. Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK, Florida State Seminoles: Big, Freshman, 7-1. Nembhard has compared himself to Tyus Jones, and in case Jones leaves in free agency, this pick would provide Memphis with a serviceable backup for Ja Morant. Jakob Poeltl is a free agent after this season, and the combination of Zach Collins and Jock Landale has a way to go before solidifying themselves in the rotation. Murray is the only college basketball player on record to make at least 60 dunks and 3-pointers in the same season. I can defend. Booth's size, strength and aggressiveness that add up to big plays on the ball make him a fine fallback should McDuffie go to the Patriots. Hendricks is arguably the most out-of-nowhere prospect in college considering he was only ranked 67th in the Class of 2022, according to 247Sports. Lloyd is slipping a bit because of his position and how his skill set relates to Georgia's Nakobe Dean, also a strong second-half first-round prospect. Wyatt's versatile explosiveness would be ideal to be disruptive in Vance Joseph's front. / 195 lbs. LaRavia is the type of player who could help young stars develop by doing all the dirty work. He has the star power to electrify Madison Square Garden, even if he isnt a true point guard who can make plays for his teammates. Lively's likely only season at Duke hasn't been great but he's been better lately. 1st Round: 1. No one did more to improve their draft stock during the pre-draft process than Santa Claras Jalen Williams. / 205 lbs. 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. ESPNs Mike Schmitz has compared Terry to Barnes, and when you listen to Terry speak, its easy to see why. Griffin was a high school star at Archbishop Stepinac, near New York City. Minnesota Timberwolves: David Roddy (Colorado State Rams: Wing, Junior, 6-5), 41. Iowa Dieng, a jumbo initiator, is one of the biggest boom-or-bust prospects in this class. Auburn forward Jabari Smith takes a shot against Vanderbilt forward. Plus, the last time the Spurs used a first-round pick on an upperclassman from Wake Forest, it turned out well. But Michigan States Max Christie, who was the fastest sprinter at the combine, has shown some promise. That is to say, rebuilding for the future or attempting to retool with an aging Gregg Popovich still manning the bench. Im good in the pick and roll and Im good off the ball, coming off down screens and catch and shoots. Picking 9th, 20th, 25th, and 38th on June 23rd, the Silver and Black have ample opportunity to improve their roster before free agency begins on July 1st. 1 with his smarts, route-running, quickness and hands given Calvin Ridley's suspension and Russell Gage's departure. Nonetheless, with a haul like this, the San Antonio Spurs would simultaneously conquer numerous flaws on their roster while aiming for upside on three of their four picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. Rupert appears capable of doing those things. Ivey is a great fit. Still, the 6-9 18-year-old is immensely talented and worthy of being picked in the lottery. On defense, hes already a very good room protector and rebounder. Christian Koloko, Center, Arizona: Contrary to what some believe, the Spurs dont have the center spot set in stone. There is a lot to like when it comes to Christian Koloko, and he would be a fantastic selection late in the first round. G League Ignite Murray's twin brother (Keegan Murray) developed into a top-five pick at Iowa. The Chiefs added JuJu Smith-Schuster and Valdes-Scantling after trading Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins but they also lost Byron Pringle and Demarcus Robinson in free agency and the jury's out on Mecole Hardman beyond return duties. Orlando Magic: Jabari Smith, PF, Auburn, Fr. Willis offers the most upside with his big arm and athleticism and the Panthers are in position to wait with Darnold serving as a bridge for Ben McAdoo and Matt Rhule. The Wolves would also likely have to throw in future draft capital to make this work from the Spurs perspective. His ability to shoot from both the free throw line and 3-point line is an indicator that he'll be a shooter in the NBA. Devin Vassell, Patrick Williams, and Scottie Barnes all went top 12. / 165 lbs. If I have to guard the best guy on the court but I wont get a shot for ten possessions, Ill do that. Note: The 2022 draft will only. Fr What we learned from the Spurs win over the Pacers, Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan showed the Spurs future is bright against the Pacers. Michael Sykes, II (@MikeDSykes) May 20, 2022. Arkansas Theyre NBA players, one scout told For The Win. Much like Leonard Miller, Butler is a long way from contributing at the NBA level. At 6-4, he has respectable size for his position and the ability to shot-create in late shot-clock situations and make jumpers from deep, which is obviously valuable in today's NBA. New York Knicks: Kendall Brown (Baylor Bears: Wing, Freshman, 6-8), 43. section: | slug: 2023-nba-mock-draft-victor-wembanyama-goes-no-1-to-spurs-in-first-projections-following-trade-deadline | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | I can score. Johnson has gone from having great appeal as a freaky pass rusher to showing a complete game for the outside. The 2022 NBA Finals are over, which means the 2022 NBA Draft is coming up. The 19-year-old is still raw when it comes to handling the ball and making the right passes but he has tools. Indiana Pacers: Ismael Kamagate (Paris Basketball: Big, International, 6-11), 32. Mega Soccerbet: Wing, International, 6-10. Washington Wizards: Jean Montero (Elite: Guard, Overtime, 6-2), 55. Wing-shooting has never been more important in the NBA than it is right now. But if he stays in, he would be the youngest (and arguably most fascinating) prospect in this class. Rookie Wire took one final look at the next rookie class and projected all 58 picks based on the latest information available ahead of the draft on Thursday. I think the right move here for the Magic is taking Holmgren. Over the last few weeks, weve also published some fascinating interviews with top prospects in this class. Its questionable if he can defend out on the perimeter, though. 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. Two straight wins can really help keep things in perspective. And he played great. With Davis off the board to potentially beef up their defensive line, the Chargers have an easy pivot to think about their interior offensive line, where right guard is a big weakness next to solid veterans Matt Feiler and Corey Linsley. Williams scores extremely high with regard to his character, comes from a strong family (his dad is a gastroenterologist, his sister is in the WNBA) and plays a focused brand of basketball. Phillips III has "a ton of confidence as a smaller-sized outside cornerback," PFF's Trevor Sikkema .