NBA Mock Draft 3.0: First-round predictions for all teams in 2022
By Zach Pearson
Johnny Davis excites on the defensive end of the court as well as a solid mid-range game. His three-point percentage fell off in his last season in Wisconsin, but his hustle is consistent on both ends of the ball. His defense is some of the best in this draft class and New York would love to have that on their team. Davis averaged 19.7 points per game this season.
Ousmane is a skilled big that has room to grow. Although he shot 27% from deep with the Breakers, he has a smooth stroke and some obvious abilities to handle and move with the ball in his hands. OKC is a building team and Dieng is a building prospect.
Sochan is one of the versatile players in this draft. While his three-point shot isn’t there and has a limited offensive game right now, he still has the defensive tools to make up for the offensive production. Charlotte could use more defense, as they ranked 22nd in defensive rating last season. At 6’9” Sochan can play different positions on the floor which would be useful for the Hornets.
Agbaji is as NBA-ready as they get. The senior forward was awesome from behind the arc, shooting 40% from deep on over 6 attempts a game. At 6’5” and 215 pounds, he can make an impact right away on the wing which Cleveland would love to have. He averaged 18 points a game in his senior season with the Jayhawks.
Williams is an athletic center that has been a solid defender this season at Duke. At 7’0” in height and nearly an eight-foot wingspan, he is a sound rim protector with a great feel for the game. He averaged 2.8 blocks per game this season while posting 11.3 points. He is good in the screen and roll game and is built to be NBA-ready in year one.