| 1-2 | Player | Updated 4/19/21 – Read Commentary | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chet Holmgren | C – Gonzaga – HT: 7-0 – WT: 195 – WING: 7-3 1/2 – HSsr – Gonzaga lands Chet, the no.1 recruit in the class. After nearly winning a Natty this year the Zags are reloaded and ready for another epic run in 2021/22. Chet goes to a great situation to show off his skills and is the early favorite to go no.1 overall in the 2022 draft. | Dirk lite, Marcus Camby on D. |
| 2 | Paolo Banchero | PF – Duke – HT: 6-10 – WT: 250 – WING: 6-10 – HSsr – Paolo is a natural scorer with play-making instincts and a quick first step. He’s a polished prospect who should put up big numbers at Duke but he might not have the truly elite upside of Chet. 1on1 Interview | Chris Webber, Carlos Boozer+ |
| 3 | Jaden Hardy | SG – Henderson, NV – HT: 6-5 – WT: 185 – WING: 6-10 – HSsr – Hardy is an elite scorer with ideal size for position and big time shot making ability. He has yet to make a college/pro decision and seems likely to land with the G League Ignite… this year’s version of Jalen Green. | James Harden, Ray Allen |
| 4 | Patrick Baldwin Jr. | SF – Sussex, WI – HT: 6-10 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – HSsr – A big wing with a smooth shooting stroke and elite size for position who compares favorably to Michael Porter Jr. PBJ has a chance to be a big time perimeter scorer at the NBA level. 1on1 Interview | MPJ |
| 5 | Yannick Nzosa | C – DR Congo – HT: 6-11 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.03 – A game-changing defender with elite length/size and mobility. An unreal athlete for his size. International Elite 15 | more advanced Clint Capela |
| 6 | Jabari Smith | PF – Auburn – HT: 6-9 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – HSsr – A long and athletic wing with a high ceiling. Has the talent to move higher on this list, as his game matures. | Rashard Lewis |
| 7 | Adrian Griffin Jr. | SF – Duke – HT: 6-6 – WT: 200 – WING: 7-0 – HSsr – A tough, big wing with a rock solid frame, tons of talent and great basketball bloodlines. Has committed to Duke but there are some G League rumblings. | Jimmy Butler |
| 8 | Daimion Collins | PF – Kentucky – HT: 6-9 – WT: 205 – WING: 7-5 – HSsr – Collins is an absolute freak of an athlete with elite upside. He’s a devastating shot blocker with special physical tools. He doesn’t get a ton of headlines yet but his upside is special. | AD lite |
| 9 | Kendall Brown | SF – Baylor – HT: 6-6 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – HSsr – A versatile player who brings it on both ends of the court. Has above-the-rim ability and open court athleticism and is a world class defensive player. Has high lottery upside. 1on1 interview | Corey Maggette+ |
| 10 | Michael Foster | PF – Milwaukee, WI – HT: 6-8 1/2 – WT: 229 – WING: 6-11 – HSsr – 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. Seems destined for the G League, with Florida State and Georgia also in the mix. | Julius Randle Jr. |
| 11 | Ousmane Dieng | SF – France – HT: 6-8 – WT: NA – WING: 7-0 – Int.03 – A primary initiator/wing scorer with great one on one shot making ability. International Elite 15 | Paul George |
| 12 | Payton Watson | SF – UCLA – HT: 6-9 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – HSsr – A long, wiry athlete with a great first step for his size and awesome above the rim ability. Has reportedly grown to 6-9. | Derrick Jones Jr. |
| 13 | Caleb Houstan | SF – Michigan (Canada) – HT: 6-8 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – HSsr – A smooth, big wing with a great looking 3pt shot. Has re-classed to join the 2021 recruiting class. | Mike Dunleavy Jr. |
| 14 | Hunter Sallis | SG – Gonzaga – HT: 6-5 – WT: 175 – WING: 6-10 – HSsr – A smooth and explosive combo guard with a lanky frame and nice scoring ability. Is just starting to come into his own and has the look of a possible future lottery pick. Gonzaga got another good one. | Markelle |
| 15 | Kennedy Chandler | PG – Tennessee – HT: 6-1 – WT: 165 – WING: NA – HSsr – A bit undersized but plays bigger than his size and has big time athleticism. A gamer and a winner. | Kenny Anderson |
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| 1-2 | Player | Comp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Max Christie | SG – Michigan State – HT: 6-5 – WT: 170 – WING: NA – HSsr – A tall, thin and talented SG with a super smooth game. Needs to get stronger but has loads of natural talent. | Jeremy Lamb, Rip Hamilton |
| 17 | J.T. Thor | PF – Auburn – HT: 6-8 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – Fr – Thor is a high level athlete with a great frame and intriguing upside. | Aminu |
| 18 | Moussa Diabate | PF – Michigan (France) – HT: 6-10 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – HSsr – A tall, skinny and talented forward who shows flashes of big time ability. | Jonathan Issac lite |
| 19 | Taevion Kinsey | SG – Marshall – HT: 6-5 – WT: 185 – WING: NA – Jr – 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. | Hami Diallo |
| 20 | Johnny Juzang | SF – UCLA – HT: 6-7 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – So – 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 |
| 21 | Matthew Cleveland | SG – Florida State – HT: 6-6 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – HSsr – A long, athletic, well built shooting guard with a high upside and is on a good trajectory, getting better by the month. | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| 22 | Bennedict Mathurin | SG – Arizona (Canada) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 197 – WING: NA – Fr – A big time athlete and shot maker with NBA size. | – |
| 23 | Trey Murphy III | SF – Virginia – HT: 6-9 – WT: 206 – WING: NA – Jr – A long, tall guard/forward with a sweet shooting stroke who has been on fire to start the season. | – |
| 24 | J.D. Davison | PG – Alabama – HT: 6-2 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – HSsr – An elite leaper and dunker who is an overpowering force at the high school level. | DSJ |
| 25 | Trevor Keels | SG – Duke – HT: 6-5 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – HSsr – A multi-talented 2 guard with a thick frame and a nice shooting stroke, bringing his talents to Duke. | – |
| 26 | Nolan Hickman | PG – Kentucky – HT: 6-2 – WT: 170 – WING: NA – HSsr – A multi-level scorer who controls the game with the ball in his hands. | Cory Joseph+ |
| 27 | Walker Kessler | C – Auburn – HT: 7-1 – WT: 245 – WING: NA – Fr – Kessler is a unique talent with his size, shot blocking, high skill level on the offensive end. He can shoot the ball from deep and seems kind of like a combo forward trapped in a 7-1 frame. Auburn got another star frontcourt player. | Justin Patton+ |
| 28 | 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. | – |
| 29 | 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. | – |
| 30 | 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. | – |
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2022 Traded Picks
- Pelicans get Lakers 1st, unprotected (Anthony Davis trade)
- Rockets get Bucks 1st, unprotected (James Harden trade)
- Rockets get Nets 1st, unprotected (James Harden trade)
- Thunder get Clippers 1st pick, unprotected (Paul George trade)
- Thunder get Suns 1st round pick (Chris Paul trade)
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