We are less than a month away from the 2022 NBA Draft, and our projections are finally starting to become more clear.
Since our last update after the order was set, a lot has changed. Several prospects used the NBA Draft Combine to improve their draft stock. Scouts and executives also got a chance to learn official measurements for prospects who decided to participate while in Chicago.
Meanwhile, other notable names (e.g. Terquavion Smith, Harrison Ingram, Julian Strawther, Kevin McCullar, Drew Timme, etc.) eventually decided to return to school.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve also published some fascinating interviews with top prospects in this class. Through these conversations, we’ve learned more about what makes these prospects tick and how they see themselves as future NBA players.
Mock drafts are not an exact science but they can serve as helpful thought exercises. Plus, mocks can serve as a good introduction to the next generation of future pros.
So with all of that in mind, based on conversations with decision-makers around the league as well as the latest rumors and reporting, here is how I predicted the draft will shape up on June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn:
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