Nikola Jovic

Draft Notes

Jovic is one of the most talented prospects in the 2022 draft class and could be the top international prospect.

The 6-10, 209 pound forward has a versatile game and can do a little bit of everything on the court. He’s able to handle the ball in the open court, hit the outside shot and score in the lane. He makes good reads with the ball and has an advanced feel for the game.

He’s not an explosive vertical athlete but he’s very quick for a 6-10 player and runs the floor really well. He’s well built with broad shoulders and natural power.

Jovic has point-forward skills and can lead the fast break and initiate the offense in the half court. He’s really crafty with the dribble and has impressive handles for a young players his size. His ball handling helps him get into the lane and he’s a very effective driver, despite not having an elite first step.

He’s a versatile defender who can guard in space. He doesn’t project as a big time rim defender and isn’t a big wingspan guy.

Comparisons

• Billy Owens
• a very rich and fast man’s Dario Saric
• Tom Chambers

Draft Projection

lottery pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

2022 PF Rankings

1. Paolo Banchero – 6-9 – Duke
2. Daimion Collins – 6-9 – Kentucky
3. Jabari Smith – 6-9 – Auburn
4. Nikola Jovic – 6-10 – Serbia
5. Mouhamed Gueye – 6-10 – Washington State
6. Michael Foster – 6-8 – G League Ignite
7. Roko Prkacin – 6-9 – Croatia
8. Moussa Diabate – 6-10 – Michigan (France)
9. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield – 6-9 – Tennessee
10. Azuolas Tubelis – 6-9 – Arizona (Lithuania)
11. Drew Timme – 6-10 – Gonzaga
12. Isaiah Mobley – 6-10 – USC
13. Nate Bittle – 6-11 – Oregon
14. Babacar Sane – 6-8 – Senegal
15. Makur Maker – 7-0 – Australia
16. Dawson Garcia – 6-11 – UNC
17. Anton Watson – 6-9 – Gonzaga 
18. Trayce Jackson-Davis – 6-9 – Indiana
19. Keion Brooks – 6-8 – Kentucky
20. Toumani Camara – 6-8 – Dayton
21. Jacob Toppin – 6-7 – Kentucky
22. Shareef O’Neil – 6-9 – LSU
23. Omar Payne – 6-10 – Illinois
24. C.J. Walker – 6-8 – UCF
25. Lefteris Mantzoukas – 6-9 – Greece
26. Jordan Brown – 6-11 – NA
27. Aidan Igiehon – 6-9 – Grand Canyon (Ireland)