2022 NBA Mock Draft Commentary
| 1-2 | Player | Updated 6/21/21 | Comp. |
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| 31 | Matthew Mayer | SF – Baylor – HT: 6-9 – WT: 225 – WING: NA – Jr – A versatile forward who can stretch the floor and handle the rock. Moves well for a 6-9 guy and is moving up draft boards after a flashy second half of his jr. season. | – |
| 32 | Iverson Molinar | PG – Miss. State (Panama) – HT: 6-3 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – So – An efficient lead guard with a picture perfect jumper. | – |
| 33 | Jabari Walker | SF – Colorado – HT: 6-8 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – Fr – Son of Samaki, Jabari is a smooth wing with a great looking 3 ball. | – |
| 34 | Joe Wieskamp | SG – Iowa – HT: 6-6 – WT: 212 – WING: NA – Jr – One of the best shooters in college basketball. Has NBA size and fits the role of a 3pt sniper. | – |
| 35 | Azuolas Tubelis | PF – Arizona (Lithuania) – HT: 6-9 1/2 – WT: 243 – WING: NA – Fr – A multi-talented big man who has burly size, great handles and slick passing ability. Could be a breakout star as a freshman for Arizona. | – |
| 36 | Allen Flanigan | SG – Auburn – Ht: 6-6 – WT: 215 – WING: NA – So – Has a sturdy frame and nice overall athleticism. Flanigan will be returning to Auburn for his Jr. season. | – |
| 37 | Drew Timme | PF – Gonzaga – HT: 6-10 – WT: 235 – WING: NA – So – Skilled, talented with the ball and efficient but lacking ideal strength and athleticism. | Brad Miller |
| 38 | Jermaine Samuels | SF – Villanova – HT: 6-7 – WT: 230 – WING: NA – Sr – A steady Nova veteran with an underrated game. Has developed nice 1 on 1 scoring ability. | Jimmy Butler lite |
| 39 | Jaden Ivey | SG – Purdue – HT: 6-4 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – Fr – Ivey is a high level athlete who plays both ends of the floor. | Josh Richardson |
| 40 | Nolan Hickman | PG – Gonzaga – HT: 6-2 – WT: 170 – WING: NA – HSsr – A multi-level scorer who controls the game with the ball in his hands. Has changed his commitment from Kentucky to Gonzaga. | Cory Joseph+ |
| 41 | Fedor Zugic | SG – Montenegro – HT: 6-6 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.03 – A long, lanky 2 guard who is one of the most intriguing international prospects. | – |
| 42 | Dalano Banton | PG – Nebraska (Canada) – HT: 6-9 – WT: 204 – WING: NA – So – An impressive ball handler and passer for a 6-9 player. Dives the ball well and sees over the defense. Needs to get a 3pt shot. | Kyle Anderson |
| 43 | Jalen Wilson | SF – Kansas – HT: 6-8 – WT: 215 – WING: NA – Fr – Wilson is off to a great start, showing off his outside shooting and all around scoring in a solid 6-8 frame. | – |
| 44 | Babacar Sane | PF – Senegal – HT: 6-8 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – Int.03 – A super active defender with great mobility and nice frame who is still learning to play the game. | – |
| 45 | Ron Harper Jr. | SG – Rutgers – HT: 6-6 – WT: 245 – WING: NA – Jr – A big-bodied guard with play-making, high BBIQ and a consistent 3pt shot. | – |
| 46 | Franck Kepnang | C – Oregon (Cameroon) – HT: 6-10 – WT: 230 – WING: 7-2 1/2 – Fr – A physical specimen who has a chance to develop into a great rim protector and a force on both ends of the floor. Plays with energy. | healthy Andew Bynum |
| 47 | Abramo Canka | SF – Italy – HT: 6-7 – WT: 200 – WING: 6-8+ – Int.02 – A raw, high upside player who shows great flashes of talent. | – |
| 48 | Caleb Love | PG – UNC – HT: 6-3 – WT: 180 – WING: 6-9 – Fr – The UNC frosh is a scoring point guard with nice size, a downhill style and above the rim ability. | Monta Ellis |
| 49 | Mark Williams | C – Duke – HT: 7-0 – WT: 220 – WING: 7-4 – Fr – A defensive minded center with a great NBA frame, Williams will anchor the Duke front-court for a few years before jumping to the league. | Michael Olowokandi |
| 50 | Jean Montero | PG – Dominican Republic – HT: 6-3 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – Int.03 – A slick ball handler, passer and creative finisher with pure pg instincts. International Elite 15 | Dennis Schröder |
| 51 | Jaime Jaquez Jr. | SF – UCLA – HT: 6-6 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – So – A versatile and hard working wing who plays with great energy and can light it up from outside. | – |
| 52 | Trayce Jackson-Davis | PF – Indiana – HT: 6-9 – WT: 235 – WING: 7-0 – So – A burly PF/C with a ton of game. TJD is highly skilled, has good length and can play the small-ball 5. | Terrence Jones |
| 53 | Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua | C – Baylor – Ht – 6-8 – Wt – 245 – Wing – NA – So – A high energy big who has great mobility and strength. A versatile defender, rebounder and glue guy. | – |
| 54 | Yannick Kraag | SF – Netherlands – HT: 6-8 – WT: 180 – WING: NA – Int.02 – A long-striding above the rim wing player who flashes upside. International Elite 15 | – |
| 55 | Makur Maker | PF – Howard (Australia) – HT: 7-0 – WT: 230 – WING: NA – Fr – Makur is a point-center with outstanding open court agility and advanced ball skills. He’s got quick twitch athleticism and lives above the rim. | Charlie Villanueva |
| 56 | Dawson Garcia | PF – Marquette – HT: 6-11 – WT: 230 – WING: NA – Fr – A highly skilled big man who can stretch the floor, handle the ball and has some guard skills. | – |
| 57 | Scottie Pippen Jr. | PG – Vanderbilt – HT: 6-1 – WT: 170 – WING: NA – So – A skilled, low center of gravity lead guard with great BBIQ and a nice scoring touch. | – |
| 58 | Hyunjung Lee | SF – Davidson (South Korea) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – So – An elite shooter from 3, from the FT line and an overall efficient offensive talent. | Jason Kapono |
| 59 | Adam Flagler | SG – Baylor – HT: 6-3 – WT: 180 – WING: NA – So – A lights out shooter with a quick release. Projects as a bench scorer at the next level. | Bryn Forbes |
| 60 | Isaiah Wong | SG – Miami – HT: 6-4 – WT: 185 – WING: NA – So – Wong is having a nice sophomore season, showing improved strength and athleticism and playing with a ton of confidence. | – |
| 1-2 | Micah Peavy | SG – TCU – HT: 6-7 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – Fr – An all-around talent who is a gamer and a winner. | – |
| 62 | Josh Minott | SF – Memphis – HT: 6-8 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – HSsr – A long, wiry athlete with big upside. | |
| 63 | Dominick Harris | SG – Gonzaga – HT: 6-4 – WT: 170 – WING: NA – Fr – A lightening quick bucket-getter who puts a lot of pressure on the defense. | – |
| 64 | David McCormack | C – Kansas – HT: 6-10 – WT: 255 – WING: NA – Jr – McCormack is a load to handle in the paint due to his broad shoulders and great strength. Could be an enforcer at the next level. | – |
| 65 | Santi Aldama | C – Loyola (MD) (Spain) – HT: 6-11 – WT: 215 – WING: NA – So – A dominating force in the Patriot League but could struggle against NBA level size/speed. | – |
| 66 | Justin Moore | SG – Villanova – HT: 6-4 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – So – A scoring guard who can get hot in a hurry and takeover parts of a game. Underrated. | Cuttino Mobley |
| 67 | Andrew Nembhard | PG – Gonzaga – HT: 6-4 – WT: 192 – WING: 6-6 – Jr – A consummate pg who excels at getting teammates. Has good size for the position, plays both ends of the floor and is a leader and a competitor who makes his teammates better. | Greivis Vasquez |
| 68 | Jordan Hall | SF – Texas A&M – HT: 6-8 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Fr – A skilled passer and play-maker with great vision for a 6-8 point-forward. | – |
| 69 | Keion Brooks Jr. | PF – Kentucky – HT: 6-7 1/2 – WT: 205 – WING: 7-1 – So – A versatile combo forward with a rapidly improving game. Can face up and put the ball on the deck and has the size to make plays in the lane. | Kenny Thomas |
| 70 | Justin Powell | SG – Tennessee – HT: 6-5 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – Fr – Powell is having a big freshman season and making moves up draft boards. An excellent 3pt shooter. | Casey Jacobson |
| 71 | Wendell Moore | SF – Duke – HT: 6-6 – WT: 205 – WING: 6-10 1/2 – So – A standout defender with NBA level athleticism but is really struggling to put it together on the offensive end. | almost Moe Harkless |
| 72 | Anton Watson | PF – Gonzaga – HT: 6-9 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – So – Watson combines natural strength, great size and a high skill level. He’s a power forward with ball skills. | almost Trey Lyles |
| 73 | Andre Jackson | SF – UConn – HT: 6-6 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – Fr – A world class athlete and sensational dunker who needs to round out the rest of his game but has a lot of upside. Article | – |
| 74 | Yoan Makoundou | PF – France – HT: 6-9 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.00 – | – |
| 75 | Oscar Tshiebwe | C – Kentucky (Congo) – HT: 6-9 – WT: 252 – WING: 7-4 1/4 – So – Oscar has left the West Virginia program and his NBA future seems to be in doubt. | – |
| 76 | N’Faly Dante | C – Oregon (Mali) – HT: 7-0 – WT: 249 – WING: 7-5 1/2 – So – Dante has elite length, great mobility and surprising quickness for his size but is very raw as a prospect. Missed most of 20/21 with a torn ACL. | Ekpe Udoh+ |
| 77 | Eric Williams Jr. | SF – Oregon – HT: 6-6 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – Sr | |
| 78 | Kai Sotto | C – Adelaide 36ers, NBL (Philippines) – HT: 7-2 – WT: 232 – WING: NA – Int. – Tall and smooth with an emerging game, Sotto has filled out his frame well over the past few years. He’s looking stronger and quicker and more like an NBA player. | Alexis Ajinca, Rik Smits |
| 79 | Will Richardson | PG – Oregon – HT: 6-5 – WT: 180 – WING: NA – Jr – | – |
| 80 | Armando Bacot | C – UNC – HT: 6-10 – WT: 244 – WING: 7-1 – So – A bruising center who has excellent length and a developing offensive game. A standout rebounder and interior defender. Out for a bit with an ankle sprain. | Antonio Davis lite |
| 81 | Adam Miller | PG – NA – HT: 6-4 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – Fr – A big, talented combo guard who can really get into the paint and make plays off the dribble. | – |
| 82 | Bryce Thompson | SG – NA – HT: 6-5 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – Fr – A walking bucket. Thompson scores from 3 levels and makes the game look easy. | |
| 83 | Remy Martin | PG – Kansas – HT: 6-0 – WT: 170 – WING: NA – Sr – A floor general with excellent feel for the game. Plays with big heart but lacks ideal size. Has transferred from Arizona State to Kansas. | – |
| 84 | Quincy Guerrier | SF – Oregon (Canada) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – So – Quincy has been a force in the lane and on the boards and has shown some improvement with his outside shot. | – |
| 85 | Josiah James | SG – Tennessee – HT: 6-6 – WT: 195 – WING: 6-9 – So – A big combo guard with an NBA frame. Off to somewhat of a slow start for the Vols. | Mardy Collins |
| 86 | Matthew Alexander-Moncrieffe | SF – Oklahoma St. (Canada) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – Fr – A big wing with length and an emerging game. Has upside and fits the mold of a versatile modern wing. Article | Will Barton |
| 87 | D.J. Jefferies | SF – NA – HT: 6-7 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-9 – So – A bouncy wing with length. Raw but with an NBA frame and intriguing upside. | – |
| 88 | Marko Pecarski | SF – Serbia – HT: 6-9 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – Int – NA | – |
| 89 | Jacob Toppin | PF – Kentucky – HT: 6-8 3/4 – WT: 194 – WING: 6-10 3/4 – So – Obi’s brother, Jacob transferred to Kentucky and could develop into an NBA player. | – |
| 90 | Landers Nolley II | SF – Memphis – HT: 6-7 – WT: 230 – WING: NA – So – Well built for a wing and a lights out shooter from 3pt land. | Wesley Person lite |
| 91 | Julian Strawther | SF – Gonzaga – HT: 6-7 – WT: 200 – WING: 6-9 – Fr – Strawther is a supremely talented scorer with a picture perfect jumper, who already has NBA size and might still be growing. A big wing who can get buckets. | Xavier Henry |
| 92 | Moussa Cisse | C – NA (Guinea) – HT: 6-10 – Wt: 208 – WING: 7-2 1/2 – Fr – A high level athlete with good size, great coordination and awesome leaping ability. Cisse is a great shot blocker and a game changer on the defensive end. | Gorgui Dieng |
| 93 | Marjon Beauchamp | SG – Seattle, WA – HT: 6-6 – WT: 180 – WING: NA – Fr – Marjon has a sweet and steady jumper and can score the ball from 3 levels. | – |
| 94 | Nate Laszewski | PF – Notre Dame – HT: 6-10 – WT: 227 – WING: NA – Jr – | – |
| 95 | Jaemyn Brakefield | PF – Mississippi – HT: 6-8 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Fr – Versatile combo forward with nice size and athleticism. A high energy player who plays with passion on both ends. | – |
| 96 | Samuell Williamson | SF – Louisville – HT: 6-7 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – So – A world class athlete and great open court player who is really emerging as a prospect. | Richard Jefferson lite |
| 97 | Jeremy Roach | PG – Duke – HT: 6-2 – WT: 180 – WING: 6-3 – Fr – A true lead guard with great handles who penetrates the lane well. Has good size/strength and a quick first step. Plays both ends. | Kyle Lowry |
| 98 | Christian Braun | SG – Kansas – HT: 6-6 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – So – | – |
| 99 | Toumani Camara | SF – Dayton (Belgium) – HT: 6-8 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – So – Has the physical tools and a chance to develop into a good NBA player. | – |
| 100 | Orlando Robinson | C – Fresno State – HT: 7-0 – WT: 235 – WING: NA – So – | – |
| 101 | Alex Antetok-ounmpo | SF – Milwaukee, WI (Greece) – HT: 6-6 – WT: 214 – WING: 7-2 – Int.01 – Alex has great length, very quick hands on defense and good instincts. His 3pt shot is much improved and his upside/bloodlines are very intriguing. 1on1 Interview | Terrence Williams, Quincey Pondexter |
| 102 | Oumar Ballo | C – Arizona (Mali) – HT: 6-10 – WT: 260 – WING: 7-6 – Fr – Ballo is a wrecking ball in the paint. He’s got great length, loves to attack the rim and shows some flashes of face-up ability. | Thomas Bryant, Eddy Curry |
| 103 | Bryce Hamilton | SG – UNLV – HT: 6-4 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – Jr – NA | – |
| 104 | Lefteris Mantzoukas | PF – Greece – HT: 6-9 1/2 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.03 – NA | Matt Bonnar |
| 105 | Khristian Lander | PG – NA – HT: 6-2 – WT: 169 – WING: 6-5 1/2 – Fr – An athletic floor general who plays with speed and a downhill style. A deadly three point shooter. 1on1 interview | bigger Shabazz Napier |
| 106 | Bryan Antoine | SG – Villanova – HT: 6-5 – WT: 180 – WING: 6-8 – So – A long, smooth and talented combo guard who can really get above the rim. | Elliot Williams |
| 107 | Antoine Davis | SG – Detroit Mercy – HT: 6-1 – WT: 160 – WING: NA – Jr – | – |
| 108 | Boogie Ellis | PG – NA – HT: 6-2 – WT: 170 – WING: NA – So – Super quick with the ball, a scoring PG who can get into the lane at will. Undersized but plays with big heart. | Jordan Farmar |
| 109 | Emmitt Mathews Jr. | SF – West Virginia – HT: 6-7 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – Jr – An under the radar prospect who is starting to emerge as a potential NBA wing. Doesn’t stand out in one area but does everything well. | – |
| 110 | Shareef O’Neal | PF – LSU – HT: 6-9 – WT: 215 – WING: 7-0 – So – An athletic PF who is expanding his game, showing a nice array of perimeter skills. Has transferred from UCLA to LSU. | poor man’s Ed O’Bannon |
| 111 | Mady Sissoko | C – Michigan State (Mali) – HT: 6-10 – WT: 230 – WING: 7-4 – Fr – A hard worker on the glass, running the court and setting picks, Sissoko does all the dirty work at a high level and contributes far beyond the box score. | Thomas Bryant |
| 112 | Michael Devoe | SG – Georgia Tech – HT: 6-5 – WT: 193 – WING: NA – Jr – A sweet shooting guard who isn’t the most creative scorer but has an NBA skill with his outside shot. | |
| 113 | Cole Swider | SF – Syracuse – HT: 6-9 – WT: 219 – WING: NA – Jr – A silky smooth three point shooter with decent size. Projects as a floor-spacing role player at the next level. | – |
| 114 | James Akinjo | PG – Arizona – HT: 6-0 – WT: 170 – WING: NA – Jr – Has transferred to Arizona from Georgetown. | – |
| 115 | Both Gach | SG – Minnesota (South Sudan) – HT: 6-6 – WT: 183 – WING: NA – So A SG with ideal size and a sweet 3pt stroke. Has an improving to-the-basket game. | Kareem Rush |
| 116 | Timmy Allen | SG – Texas – HT: 6-6 – WT: 204 – WING: NA – Jr – Allen has transferred to Texas from Utah. | – |
| 117 | Casey Morsell | PG – NA – HT: 6-2 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – So – A well-built, powerful and talented lead guard. Morsell is an explosive athlete, has a smooth, compact outside shot and plays the game the right way. | – |
| 118 | Omar Payne | PF – Illinois – HT: 6-10 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – So – NA | – |
| 119 | Garrison Brooks | C – Miss. State – HT: 6-10 – WT: 240 – WING: NA – Sr – A steady and fundamentally sound big who plays the right way, makes good decisions with the ball and knows his role. | – |
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