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NBA Mock Draft 3.0: First-round predictions for all teams in 2022

By Zach Pearson

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 26: Theo John #12, Paolo Banchero #5 and Trevor Keels #1 of the Duke Blue Devils react in the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Elite Eight round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Chase Center on March 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 26: Theo John #12, Paolo Banchero #5 and Trevor Keels #1 of the Duke Blue Devils react in the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Elite Eight round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Chase Center on March 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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Nov 28, 2021; Stockton, CA, USA; G League Ignite guard Dyson Daniels (3) dribbles during the third quarter against the Stockton Kings at Stockton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2021; Stockton, CA, USA; G League Ignite guard Dyson Daniels (3) dribbles during the third quarter against the Stockton Kings at Stockton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports /

Scouting Report. Ignite. player. 125. Pick Analysis. G. Dyson Daniels. 16

For a team in need of depth at the guard spot, Daniels could be a good fit. His three-point shot isn’t there, shooting just 25.5% from the spot, but he is just 19 years old. I like his upside and ball skills for this Atlanta team that has three-point shooting around Trae Young where Daniels wouldn’t be a huge negative in the lineup. Atlanta gets a backup facilitator who is young and has room to grow.

Pick Analysis. player. 169. Scouting Report. F. LSU. Tari Eason. 17

Here’s another athletic forward with good size that can make an impact right away on the defensive end for Houston. His three-point percentage increased in his second year at LSU, but he was really effective inside the arc, converting over 55% of his attempts. He averaged 16 points per game this season and would be a nice addition to a struggling defensive team in Houston.

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Walker Kessler. player. 24. F. Auburn. 18

Walker is not the world’s greatest shooter, but he makes his presence felt under the rim. He averaged 8 rebounds a game while converting 60% of his shots from the field last season with Auburn. If he can develop some sort of shot in the mid-range or deeper, whichever team drafts him would not be upset.

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. F. EJ Liddell. 19. player. 86. Ohio State

Liddell has great defensive instincts and is a fantastic rim protector for his size. At 6’7” and 240 pounds, it is tough to get through Liddell. He averaged 19.4 points per game along with 2.8 blocks in his Junior season at OSU. His three-point percentage boomed last year, where he converted 37% of his attempts from range. He will be a great all-around talent with upside in this year’s draft.

G. Baylor. Kendall Brown. 20. player. Pick Analysis. 29. Scouting Report

At 6’8”, Kendall Brown has some unique versatility. From knowing when to cut to the rim to spacing the floor with his three-point shot, Brown is an exciting mid-round pick for any team. San Antonio getting a big wing would be happy, but I am not sure how he will translate right away. He took most of his threes off the catch or from the corner, but he certainly has the size to be NBA ready.

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