E.J. Liddell

Draft Notes

E.J. Liddell is a bulky and powerful forward who is a load to handle in the paint and also is a threat to score from the perimeter. At 240lbs he’s got the size and power to hold is own in the lane, even against taller opponents and he fits the mold of a modern-day 4.

At just 6-7 he’s averaging over 2.5 blocks per game.

His much improved 3pt shot (38%) adds a lot to his value at the next level.

He’ also a versatile defender and solid rebounder who does a bit of everything on the court.

Liddell has improved every season at Ohio State and is moving up draft boards, with a good chance to be drafted mid first to early second round in 2022.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

late first to mid second round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft or 2023 NBA Draft

2022 PF Rankings

1. Jabari Smith – 6-10 – Auburn
2. Paolo Banchero – 6-9 – Duke
3. Nikola Jovic – 6-10 – Serbia
4. Keegan Murray – 6-8 – Iowa
5. John Butler – 7-1 – Florida State
6. Jeremy Sochan – 6-9 – Baylor (England)
7. Moussa Diabate – 6-10 – Michigan (France)
8. E.J. Liddell – 6-7 – Ohio State
9. Adama Sanogo – 6-9 – UConn
10. Michael Foster – 6-8 – G League Ignite
11. Dominick Barlow – 6-9 – Overtime Elite
12. David Roddy – 6-5 – Colorado State
13. Jake LaRavia – 6-8 – Wake Forest
14. Brady Manek – 6-9 – North Carolina
15. Azuolas Tubelis – 6-9 – Arizona (Lithuania)
16. Drew Timme – 6-10 – Gonzaga
17. Isaiah Mobley – 6-10 – USC
18. Babacar Sane – 6-8 – Senegal
19. Makur Maker – 7-0 – Australia
20. Leonardo Okeke – 6-9 – Italy
21. Roko Prkacin – 6-9 – Croatia
22. Anton Watson – 6-9 – Gonzaga 
23. Trayce Jackson-Davis – 6-9 – Indiana
24. Keion Brooks – 6-8 – Kentucky
25. Toumani Camara – 6-8 – Dayton
26. Jacob Toppin – 6-7 – Kentucky
27. C.J. Walker – 6-8 – UCF