Dillon Brooks, Desmond Bane, Brandon Clarke, Xavier Tillman, etc.) For San Antonio, this. / 230 lbs. No one did more to improve their draft stock during the pre-draft process than Santa Claras Jalen Williams. Much like Leonard Miller, Butler is a long way from contributing at the NBA level. The Jaguars have been locked into taking the best defensive player available for a while and that won't change as they go after the cornerstone for their new-look defense under coordinator Mike Caldwell. But the 6-6 wing has been tremendous since enrolling at Ohio State, where's averaging more than 17 points and shooting better than 47% from the field. He likes drafting well-known college players and Agbaji is coming off of a national championship at Kansas. So keep that in mind and dive into a list of what I believe are the 30 best prospects who could be eligible for the 2023 NBA Draft. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Guard, Freshman, 6-5. What do we know, historically, about the number one player in high school? Sharpe averaged 31.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per 40 minutes playing against EYBL competition, via Cerebro Sports. I project Curry's minutes and usage will remain in the. Button shares his 2023 TSN Mock Draft - Video - TSN Continuing with their international theme of the past, Serbias Nikola Jovic would also be a tremendous fit. Keegan Murray would be a bad pick but these are the Kings, after all, so maybe he goes here. Heading into the lottery, there was about a 50% chance that the Spurs would pick ninth so this outcome is far from a surprise. Arkansas 1 and complement fellow former Buckeye Terry McLaurin well to boost new starting QB Carson Wentz. Guard Dejounte Murray posted his first All-Star appearance this past season with a stellar all-around performance. I think big man Jalen Duren will start getting looks as early as No. Still boasting three first-round picks, the Spurs simply go best-player available to add to their young core. Davison from Alabama. 19. There is a lot to like when it comes to Christian Koloko, and he would be a fantastic selection late in the first round. 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Jabari Smith goes first to Magic, Shaedon Sharpe drops to Spurs Ameer Tyree releases his final mock ahead of Thursday's 2022 NBA Draft By Ameer Tyree Jun 23,. He's a 6-10 big with a jumper that has improved in two years at Dayton. Howard has been skyrocketing on draft boards since the start of the 2022-'23 season and it's understandable as he stands at 6-foot-8. 1 pick slated to hit restricted free agency, theres rumors that the Spurs have interest in him. Holmgren, who looks massively tall even when standing next to NBA legends like David Robinson and Dirk Nowitzki, is a fascinating prospect and I think he will hear his name called with the first pick in the draft. After investing highly in two tight ends and showing some interest in veteran wideouts in the open market, the Jets have been zoned into getting one more weapon to round out Zach Wilson's arsenal in trying to getting a big healthy bump from the QB in Year 2. That should change, because McDonald dominated at the Senior Bowl and . Ron Rivera and Scott Turner have hinted at how much they love the Ohio State wideout options early in the draft and with Wilson gone they will be fine going with his equally dynamic teammate. It also provides them a starter-caliber center to replace Ayton. San Antonio Spurs Draft Spurs NBA mock draft has SA taking yet another guard in 2022 By Josh Paredes Dec 4, 2021 San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich / Michael Reaves/GettyImages If. NBA: 76ers 126, Mavericks 133. . South Carolina 06/18/22 By Joe DiTullio. I got to know Sochan, who told me about how he plan to bring "positive energy" to whatever team he plays for in the pros. Dont mess with Jeremy Sochan on or off the court. With Mark Williams, the Spurs get a possible center of the future. Now, Mel Kiper has given us a new prospect to discuss in his latest mock draft Will McDonald IV. 6'2" Given their shaky interior situation without Dont'a Hightower and also moving on from Kyle Van Noy, the Patriots can plug Lloyd in to become an immediate impact playmaker and leader for Bill Belichick's defense. Soph Im unselfish. 6'7" 2022 NBA mock draft: With no clear-cut No. 1, who will be top pick? If I have to guard the best guy on the court but I wont get a shot for ten possessions, Ill do that. Marcus Epps has been just OK and Anthony Harris has faded fast. 1 with his smarts, route-running, quickness and hands given Calvin Ridley's suspension and Russell Gage's departure. Dukes AJ Griffin had a historically impressive year as a 3-point shooter last season, which will warrant looks in the lottery. If the Spurs dont draft a center in the first round, another potential draft-and-stash option is Ismael Kamagate, a 6-foot-11 center from France who is athletic and strong but is still learning how to play. Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. Beauchamp is a readymade role player who could earn minutes early in his career. / 195 lbs. Atlantas defense needs a lot of work, and Eason was one of the most productive defensive playmakers in all of college basketball. He has a high ceiling and fits the roster reasonably well. He would be great complement to last year's first-rounder DeVonta Smith and help the Eagles move on from disappointing 2020 first-rounder Jalen Reagor. The big man managed to drastically improve his draft stock during the NCAA tournament, and he had some of the best measurements while at the NBA Draft Combine as well. Meanwhile, other notable names (e.g. Its questionable if he can defend out on the perimeter, though. This Murray won't quite do that but has still shown enough as a versatile two-way player to be selected in this draft. Nembhard has compared himself to Tyus Jones, and in case Jones leaves in free agency, this pick would provide Memphis with a serviceable backup for Ja Morant. In addition to being slotted at nine, the Spurs also have the 20th, 25th and 38th picks. The 6-foot-6 wing willed himself from fringe pro prospect to an NBA free-agent contract. But a lot can change between now and the end of April and the NFL Combine just kicked off in Indianapolis. Please check your email for a confirmation. They could think offensive line here, but with Pickett still available from having a big breakout season in the same city, he's the ideal deep-ball accurate pocket passer for Matt Canada, also packed with athleticism and moxie for a transitional playoff team. But with concerns about his ability to stay healthy, falling outside of the top-10 still feels like a fair range for him. But one of the biggest prizes is Serbias Nikola Jovic, who was recently named the Adriatic League Top Prospect. Penning has similar smaller-school big body traits to Armstead with his blend of power and athleticism. Auburn's Jabari Smith, Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren and Duke's Paolo Banchero are expected go 1-2-3 . G League Ignite Portland Trail Blazers Dyson Daniels. 6'6" Sr Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Category League, Early Pick (2022) B/R's Final 2022 NBA Mock Draft Jonathan WassermanJune 22, 2022Comments Comment Bubble Icon B/R's Final 2022 NBA Mock Draft 0 of 5 AP Photo/Morry Gash The NBA draft smoke has. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Oh, and that monologue I just went on touched on everything but his best attribute, rim protection. Although the Ohio State freshman wasnt expected to be a one-and-done player in college, Branham played his way into lottery consideration. In this scenario, we suggest that the Spurs move off Johnson for multiple assets. Murray's twin brother (Keegan Murray) developed into a top-five pick at Iowa. / 195 lbs. It helps to get some players off rhythm. Although there are some evaluators who prefer Holmgren or Smith, others have long had Banchero atop their big board due to his advanced processing, feel for the game, and self-creation. Ohio State In the latest Mel Kiper Jr. mock draft for ESPN ahead of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, the Commanders get some much-needed help on the offensive line in the form of Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright. Thats where youre going to get the most bang for your buck. For jerks, he was probably like Why is this dude telling me what to do? But for the guys we wanted around, they would definitely feed off of that type of leadership.. Just days away from the big night, reports are flying around about the number of potential . This mock draft represents, in my estimation, the floor for Carter in the aftermath of this major news. Another intriguing overseas prospect for the Thunder? Hes an aggressive 6-foot-7 athlete who can run, jump and shoot. 2022 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Jabari Smith Heads To Houston He didnt have the most impressive freshman season. His 3-point percentage being above 40% suggests he'll be a reliable shooter at the next level. Before we preview the San Antonio Spurs draft, lets check in on the picks they boast in the late-June event. Just read this quote about Christie during his time with Team USA (via The Athletic): Always the first to show up in the gym. Note: The 2022 draft will only have 58 picks after the Bucks and Heat were stripped of their. Indiana Pacers: Dominick Barlow (Elite: Big, Overtime, 6-9). Hell get looks in the lottery, and while Im not quite there with him yet, I do think the Bulls would be a good fit as a plug-and-play option due to his rim pressure and shooting volume. Portland Trail Blazers Walker Kessler. Gardner can give them that kind of juice as he's settled into to be a safer pick that Derek Stingley Jr. with more athletic upside and more reliable size. NBA mock draft: Jabari Smith tops Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero - Yahoo! Liddell is a win-now pick. He's an explosive athlete who shoots it well enough from 3-point range to make him a lock for the top-10 of this draft even if Villanova is having a disappointing season. Golden State Warriors: Julian Champagnie (St. Johns Red Storm: Wing, Junior, 6-7), 56. The Chiefs added JuJu Smith-Schuster and Valdes-Scantling after trading Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins but they also lost Byron Pringle and Demarcus Robinson in free agency and the jury's out on Mecole Hardman beyond return duties. Note: The 2022 draft will only. Griffin was a high school star at Archbishop Stepinac, near New York City. Instead of concurring another mock draft that uses similar theories as to which player will go there, this serves a different purpose. Jr / 210 lbs. From the Suns perspective, this gives them the ammunition to add another star-caliber player to team up with Devin Booker. I think he is a great pre-drafting candidate, as someone who is selected well beyond when he is able to actually provide any positive value. We had Max three times before we actually picked the team, in three camps, and he was that way from the first camp. L.A. Clippers: Dereon Seabron (North Carolina State Wolfpack: Wing, Sophomore, 6-7), 44. Much like it was with Maxey, this would be a gamble on Wesleys development once in their system. I was recently told by a Western Conference scout that a few rival teams believe that Mark Williams would be the pick at nine if the Spurs go with a big even over other bigs like Duren, Sochan and Eason. He is going to become a better 3-point shooter, one NBA scout, who believes Banchero is the best player in the class, told For The Win.