2022 NBA Mock Draft Commentary
| 1-2 | Team | Player | Updated 6/23/22 | Comp. |
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| 31 | Pacers (from Rockets) | Wendell Moore | SF – Duke – HT: 6-5 1/2 – WT: 217 – WING: 7-0 1/2 – Jr – A standout defender with NBA level athleticism who is now putting it together on the offensive end. | Ron Harper, John Salmons |
| 32 | Magic | Max Christie | SG – Michigan State – HT: 6-5 3/4 – WT: 189 – WING: 6-8 3/4 – Fr – A tall, thin and talented SG with a super smooth game. Needs to get stronger but has loads of natural talent. | Rip Hamilton lite |
| 33 | Raptors (from Pistons) | Christian Koloko | C – Arizona (Cameroon) – HT: 7-0 – WT: 221 – WING: 7-5 1/4 – Jr. – Koloko had a breakout season for the Wildcats and looks the part of a rim-running/rim protecting center at the next level. | Daniel Gafford |
| 34 | Thunder | Caleb Houstan | SF – Michigan (Canada) – HT: 6-8 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Fr – Houstan had an up and down year but his potential as an elite 3pt shooter at 6-8 will be very enticing on draft day. | Mike Dunleavy lite |
| 35 | Lakers (from Pacers) | Christian Braun | SG – Kansas – HT: 6-7 – WT: 209 – WING: 6-6 1/2 – Jr – Braun is a complete player and a crafty scorer who could find a role at the NBA level. | Craig Ehlo |
| 36 | Pistons (from Blazers) | John Butler | PF – Florida State – HT: 7-0 3/4 – WT: 174 – WING: 7-2 1/4 – Fr – Crazy fluid and agile for a 7-1 player and has a great 3pt shot. The draft is about upside and Butler has a lot of it. | taller Channing Frye |
| 37 | Kings | Dominick Barlow | PF – Overtime Elite – HT: 6-9 3/4 – WT: 221 – WING: 7-3 – USA – Dom has all the tools to excel at the next level and has shown rapid improvement in his game. Measured well at the combine. Still flying way under the radar and is one of the youngest players in the draft class. | – |
| 38 | Spurs (from Lakers) | Ryan Rollins | SG – Toledo – HT: 6-3 1/4 – WT: 179 – WING: 6-9 3/4 – So – Can get his own shot off the dribble and has a NBA skill set. | Miles Simon |
| 39 | Cavs (from Spurs) | Bryce McGowens | SG – Nebraska – HT: 6-6 1/2 – WT: 181 – WING: 6-8 3/4 – Fr – A long, wiry athlete with a smooth game and intriguing upside. Has awesome bounce and above the rim ability. Nebraska hasn’t had a prospect like this in a long time. | Latrell Sprewell |
| 40 | T-Wolves (from Wizards) | Trevor Keels | SG – Duke – HT: 6-4 3/4 – WT: 224 – WING: 6-7 1/4 – Fr – Keels has the tools and talents of a lottery pick but needs to be more consistent. He’s built like Lu Dort but with a much more polished offensive game. Article | Lu Dort |
| 41 | Pelicans | Kennedy Chandler | PG – Tennessee – HT: 6-0 1/2 – WT: 172 – WING: 6-5 1/4 – Fr – A bit undersized but plays bigger than his size and has big time athleticism. A gamer and a winner. | Kenny Anderson |
| 42 | Knicks | Jaylin Williams | C – Arkansas – HT: 6-10 – WT: 240 – WING: 7-1 – So – A fundamentally sound and really smart basketball player who impacts all aspects of the game. | Larry Nance Jr. |
| 43 | Clippers | Peyton Watson | SF – UCLA – HT: 6-8 – WT: 203 – WING: 7-0 1/2 – Fr – A long, wiry athlete with a great first step for his size and awesome above the rim ability. Struggled to make an impact in year one at UCLA. Peyton getting slept on | longer Derrick Jones Jr. |
| 44 | Hawks | Patrick Baldwin Jr. | PF – Wis. Milwaukee – HT: 6-10 1/4 – WT: 231 – WING: 7-1 3/4 – Fr – Baldwin has size but is lacking athleticism and had a very rough year shooting the ball. His draft stock is low and maybe going lower. 1on1 Interview | – |
| 45 | Hornets | Andrew Nembhard | PG – Gonzaga – HT: 6-4 1/2 – WT: 196 – WING: 6-5 3/4 – Sr – 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, taller Tyus Jones |
| 46 | Blazers (from Nets) | Moussa Diabate | PF – Michigan (France) – HT: 6-10 1/4 – WT: 217 – WING: 7-2 1/2 – Fr – Diabate is an incredibly versatile defender who makes energy plays all over the court. He has an elite frame and an emerging game. | Jonathan Issac lite |
| 47 | Grizzlies (from Cavs) | Josh Minott | SF – Memphis – HT: 6-8 – WT: 195 – WING: 6-11 – Fr – A long, wiry athlete with a smooth game and big upside. | Julian Wright |
| 48 | T-Wolves | Hugo Besson | PG – NZ Breakers (France) – HT: 6-5 3/4 – WT: 180 – WING: 6-5 1/2 – Int01 – A hard-nosed combo guard who can really score the rock. Article | – |
| 49 | Cavs (from Bulls) | David Roddy | PF – Colorado State – HT: 6-6 – WT: 261 – WING: 6-11 1/2 – Jr – A multi-talented forward with unique size and girth. | Grant Williams, Ryan Gomes |
| 50 | T-Wolves (from Nuggets) | Justin Lewis | SF – Marquette – HT: 6-7 1/2 – WT: 235 – WING: 7-2 1/2 – So – A low center of gravity combo-forward with a high skill level. Article | – |
| 51 | Warriors | Keon Ellis | SG – Alabama – HT: 6-6 – WT: 170 – WING: 6-8 1/2 – Sr – Ellis is an efficient scorer who has the size and tools for the NBA game. | – |
| 52 | Pelicans (from Jazz) | Alondes Williams | SG – Wake Forest – HT: 6-5 – WT: 209 – WING: 6-7 – Sr – A high level scorer with a NBA-ready game and awesome above the rim ability. | – |
| 53 | Celtics | Jean Montero | PG – Overtime Elite (Dominican Republic) – HT: 6-2 1/4 – WT: 172 – WING: 6-5 1/2 – Int.03 – A slick ball handler, passer and creative finisher with scoring instincts. Article | Dennis Schröder |
| 54 | Wizards (from Mavs) | Michael Foster | PF – G League Ignite – HT: 6-9 1/4 – WT: 237 – WING: 7-0 1/4 – USA03 – A big, skilled forward who’s got a thick frame and a lot of strength. Loves to face up and take his man off the bounce. | Patrick Patterson |
| 55 | Warriors | Aminu Mohammed | SF – Georgetown (Nigeria) – HT: 6-5 – WT: 213 – WING: 6-11 – Fr – A high energy player who puts constant pressure on the opposing team. Very well built with a lot of natural ability. | stronger Josh Jackson |
| 56 | Cavs (from Heat) | Gabe Brown | SF – Michigan State – HT: 6-8 – WT: 215 – WING: 7-0 – Sr – A wiry 6-8 3&D wing who has as a clearly defined role at the next level. | – |
| 57 | Blazers(from Grizzlies) | Trevion Williams | C – Purdue – HT: 6-8 3/4 – WT: 264 – WING: 7-2 3/4 – Sr – A burly PF/C with surprising quickness. A solid glue-guy. | – |
| 58 | Pacers (from Suns) | Ibou Dianko Badji | C – Barcelona (Senegal) – HT: 7-1 – WT: 230 – WING: 7-8 – Int.01 – Badji is super raw but has elite size and massive upside. Look for a team to take him as a draft and stash. Article | Dikembe lite |
| 59 | Forfeited (Heat) | Yannick Nzosa | C – DR Congo – HT: 6-11 – WT: NA – WING: 7-4 – Int.03 – The youngest player in the draft class, after a rough season Yannick has fallen down draft boards. Article | Clint Capela lite |
| 60 | Forfeited (Bucks) | Scotty Pippen Jr. | PG – Vanderbilt – HT: 6-1 1/2 – WT: 180 – WING: 6-5 3/4 – Jr – A skilled, low center of gravity lead guard with great BBIQ and a nice scoring touch. | Cam Payne |
| 61 | on the bubble | Dereon Seabron | SF – NC State – HT: 6-5 3/4 – WT: 182 – WING: 6-8 3/4 – So – Seabron is a long, wiry athlete with a nose for the bucket. Needs to add an outside shot. | – |
| 62 | Iverson Molinar | PG – Miss. State (Panama) – HT: 6-3 1/4 – WT: 183 – WING: 6-8 – Jr – An efficient lead guard with a picture perfect jumper. | – | |
| 63 | Jared Rhoden | SF – Seton Hall – HT: 6-6 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Sr – | – | |
| 64 | Jabari Walker | SF – Colorado – HT: 6-8 – WT: 214 – WING: 6-10 3/4 – So – Son of Samaki, Jabari is a smooth combo forward with a great looking 3 ball. | – | |
| 65 | Matteo Spagnolo | PG – Italy – HT: 6-4 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Int.03 – Article | – | |
| 66 | Kofi Cockburn | C – Illinois (Jamaica) – HT: 7-0 – WT: 293 – WING: 7-4 1/4 – Jr – Kofi is a throwback, enforcer type of big man who dominates in the paint. | Kevin Duckworth+ | |
| 67 | Karlo Matkovic | PF – Bosnia – HT: 6-11 – WT: 222 – WING: NA – Int.01 – Had a coming out party at the draft combine. Article | – | |
| 68 | Michael Devoe | SG – Georgia Tech – HT: 6-5 – WT: 193 – WING: NA – Sr – A sweet shooting guard who isn’t the most creative scorer but has an NBA skill with his outside shot. | – | |
| 69 | Jamaree Bouyea | PG – San Francisco – HT: 6-2 – WT: 185 – WING: NA – Sr – Jamaree is having a monster senior season for the Dons. | Reggie Jackson | |
| 70 | Khalifa Diop | C – Gran Canaria (Senegal) – HT: 6-11 – WT: 240 – WING: NA – Int.02 – Has an elite physical profile and a quickly improving skill-set. Excels at rebounding, protecting the rim and anchoring the defense. Article | – | |
| 71 | Kenneth Lofton Jr. | C – NA – HT: 6-7 – WT: 275 – WING: NA – So – Loften had a breakout performance at the 2021 FIBA U19’s, dominating in the paint and looking unstoppable inside. | Corliss Williamson | |
| 72 | Vince Williams Jr. | SF – VCU – HT: 6-6 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – Sr – A standout defender and all around talent with a NBA ready game. | – | |
| 73 | Ron Harper Jr. | SG – Rutgers – HT: 6-5 1/2 – WT: 240 – WING: 7-1 1/4 – Sr – A big-bodied guard with play-making, high BBIQ and a consistent 3pt shot. | – | |
| 74 | J.D. Davison | PG – Alabama – HT: 6-2 1/2 – WT: 192 – WING: 6-6 1/2 – Fr – An elite leaper and dunker who can overpower defenders with his solid build and elite burst. | DSJ | |
| 75 | 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. See where Kai ranks on the International Elite 15 – 2022 Superlatives – Article | Alexis Ajinca, Rik Smits | |
| 76 | Tevin Brown | SG – Murray State – HT: 6-4 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – Jr – | – | |
| 77 | Kameron McGusty | SG – Miami – HT: 6-5 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Sr – A score first player who can get hot in a hurry. | – | |
| 78 | Julian Champagnie | SF – St. John’s – HT: 6-7 1/2 – WT: 217 – WING: 6-10 – Jr – A high scoring forward with good size on the wing. | Francisco Garcia | |
| 79 | Darius Days | PF – LSU – HT: 6-6 – WT: 240 – WING: 7-1 – Jr – | – | |
| 80 | Hyunjung Lee | SF – Davidson (South Korea) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Jr – An elite shooter from 3, from the FT line and an overall efficient offensive talent. | Jason Kapono, Anthony Morrow | |
| 81 | Guilherme Santos | SF– Brazil – HT: 6-6 – WT: NA – WING: 7-0 – Int.02 – | – | |
| 82 | Jordan Hall | SF – St. Joe’s – HT: 6-8 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – So – A skilled passer and play-maker with great vision for a 6-8 point-forward. | Kyle Anderson | |
| 83 | Brady Manek | PF – North Carolina – HT: 6-9 – WT: 230 – WING: NA – Sr – | ||
| 84 | Orlando Robinson | C – Fresno State – HT: 7-0 – WT: 235 – WING: NA – Jr – Has a nice shooting touch and good size but lacking athleticism. | – | |
| 85 | JD Notae | SG – Arkansas – HT: 6-2 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Sr – | – | |
| 86 | Marcus Bingham Jr. | C – Michigan State – HT: 7-0 – WT: 230 – WING: NA – Sr – | – | |
| 87 | Collin Gillespie | PG – Villanova – HT: 6-2 3/4- WT: 196 – WING: 6-4 – | ||
| 88 | Giordano Bortolani | SG – Italy – HT: 6-4 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.00 – | – | |
| 89 | Keve Aluma | PF – Virginia Tech – HT: 6-9 – WT: 235 – WING: NA – Sr – | – | |
| 90 | Bryson Williams | PF – Texas Tech – HT: 6-8 – WT: 240 – WING: 7-2 1/2 – Sr – | ||
| 91 | Isaiah Mobley | PF – USC – HT: 6-9 3/4 – WT: 238 – WING: 7-3 – Jr – Spaces the floor, knows how to move the ball and can get buckets. Mobley is a scoring talent but lacks bulk and gets moved around too easily. | Jared Jeffries | |
| 92 | Tyson Etienne | PG – Wichita State – HT: 6-2 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – Jr – | – | |
| 93 | Johnny Juzang | SF – UCLA – HT: 6-6 1/2 – WT: 209 – WING: 6-11 – Jr – A lethal shooter who can light it up from downtown and score in the mid range. Has good size on the wing and an advanced feel for the game. 1on1 Interview | Dillon Brooks | |
| 94 | Tyrese Martin | SG – UConn – HT: 6-6 – WT: 215 – WING: NA – Sr. – A good shooter from 3, very strong and plays with fire. | ||
| 95 | Luke Travers | SF – Perth, Australia – HT: 6-7 – WT: 207 – WING: NA – Int.01 – | ||
| 96 | Jules Bernard | SG – UCLA – HT: 6-6 – WT: 210 – WING: 6-10 – Sr. – | ||
| 97 | Izaiah Brockington | SG – Iowa State – HT: 6-5 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – Sr – | ||
| 98 | Ziga Samar | SG – Slovenia – HT: 6-5 – WT: 185 – WING: 6-10 – Int. – | – | |
| 99 | James Akinjo | PG – Baylor – HT: 6-0 – WT: 170 – WING: NA – Sr – | ||
| 100 | 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. | ||
| 101 | Jermaine Samuels | SF – Villanova – HT: 6-7 – WT: 230 – WING: 6-11 1/4 – Sr – A steady Nova veteran with an underrated game. Has developed nice 1 on 1 scoring ability. | – | |
| 102 | David McCormack | C – Kansas – HT: 6-10 – WT: 255 – WING: NA – Sr – 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. | – | |
| 103 | Quenton Jackson | PG – Texas A&M – HT: 6-5 – WT: 173 – WING: NA – Sr – | ||
| 104 | Shareef O’Neal | PF – NA – HT: 6-9 – WT: 215 – WING: 7-0 – Jr – | – | |
| 105 | Cole Swider | SF – Syracuse – HT: 6-9 – WT: 219 – WING: NA – Sr – A silky smooth three point shooter with decent size. Projects as a floor-spacing role player at the next level. | – | |
| 106 | Fanbo Zeng | SF– G League Ignite (China) – HT: 6-9 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Int.03 – | – | |
| 107 | Makur Maker | PF – Australia – HT: 7-0 – WT: 230 – WING: NA – Int – Tall and mobile but has a long ways to go to be ready. | Charlie Villanueva | |
| 108 | Stanley Umude | SG – Arkansas – Ht – 6-6 – Wt – 210 – Wing – NA – Sr – | – | |
| 109 | AJ Green | PG – Northern Iowa – HT: 6-4 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Jr – | – | |
| 110 | Kellan Grady | SG – Kentucky – Ht – 6-5 – Wt – 205 – Wing – NA – Sr – | – | |
| 111 | Kok Yat | SF – Overtime Elite – HT: 6-8 – WT: 186 – WING: NA – NA – | ||
| 112 | Buddy Boeheim | SG – Syracuse – Ht – 6-6 – Wt – 180 – Wing – 200 – Sr – | ||
| 113 | Drew Peterson | SF – USC – HT: 6-9 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – Sr – | ||
| 114 | Brandon Slater | SF– Villanova – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: 7-0 – Sr – | ||
| 115 | Lester Quinones | SG – Memphis – Ht – 6-5 – Wt – 245 – Wing – NA – Jr – | ||
| 116 | Alfonso Plummer | SG – Illinois – Ht – 6-1 – Wt – 180 – Wing – NA – Sr – | ||
| 117 | Taevion Kinsey | SG – Marshall – HT: 6-5 – WT: 185 – WING: NA – Sr – A scoring machine with a really solid frame who had a huge jr season and has elected to return to Marshall for his sr. year. | – | |
| 118 | Keyontae Johnson | SF – Florida – HT: 6-5 – WT: 230 – WING: 6-11 – Jr – Keyontae Johnson would have been a first round pick but health concerns have put his career in jeopardy. | ||
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