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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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Mar 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Malaki Branham (22) dribbles the ball on Villanova Wildcats guard Justin Moore (5) in the second half during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Malaki Branham (22) dribbles the ball on Villanova Wildcats guard Justin Moore (5) in the second half during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Malaki Branham. 21. Ohio State. G. player. 73. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

Malaki flashed a lot of potential in his freshman season at Ohio State. Branham is a strong wing player who can add great depth to an injured Nuggets roster recently. Shooting 41% from behind the arc, he would be a fun piece to a healthy Denver team. His athleticism is great and his ability to get to the basket stands out as well as a decent package of moves in the mid-range.

Kennedy Chandler. player. 211. Scouting Report. G. Tennessee. 22. Pick Analysis

Chandler is a defensive-minded guard that can shoot the ball well. His 38% shooting on just over 3 attempts a game is worth noting. I think he could be a great depth piece for the Grizzlies who are currently making a title push with Ja Morant leading the ship. Adding defenders is always good and I think Chandler can grow into a solid two-way player in this league.

Pick Analysis. Milwaukee. Patrick Baldwin. 23. Scouting Report. G. player. 147

Baldwin has great physical tools to enter the NBA and make an impact right away. He has a solid mid-range shot as well as a decent ability to attack the rim with a few different moves. His shooting percentages were lower at Milwaukee, shooting 26% from deep and 34% from the field, but his tape shows that the shot-making ability is there.

Pick Analysis. 24. player. Scouting Report. G. Kansas. Christian Braun. 89

Braun is a fun prospect to watch. In his third year at Kansas, he averaged 14.1 points a game along with 6 rebounds. His athleticism is there and he has a good understanding of when to attack the rim and he can finish tough shots close. He can catch a lob or knock down the three-point shot, which he did at 38% this past season.

Stats. F. Marjon Beauchamp. player. Pick Analysis. Ignite. 25. 29

Beauchamp averaged 15.1 points a game with the Ignite during their 12-game showcase. He is explosive around the rim and at 6’6” 200 pounds he can also rebound the ball quite well, averaging 7.3 in those games. He is not a three-point threat, making just 24% of his 2.8 attempts a game, but he has a good feel for the game and at 21 years old there is always room for improvement. Nonetheless, he is fun to watch when near a rim with some solid footwork as well.

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