Updated 2022 NBA Draft Big Board for the Indiana Pacers

NBA Draft Big Board for the Indiana Pacers (3-1)

3. Paolo Banchero, Duke (PF)

Paolo Banchero will be a popular target for most teams as the top prize in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Duke standout projects to be nightly double-double machine. And on top of that, he has no glaring weaknesses to his game.

2. Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga (C)

Skeptics will point to Chet Holmgren’s physique as a bit of a turn-off, but the 7’0 prospect easily boasts the highest upside among everyone in the draft pool. Aside from his elite shot-blocking, Holmgren is an adept scorer in the post, a solid passer, and is sneakily mobile as a defender and rebounder.

1. Jabari Smith, Auburn (PF)

Jabari Smith is the most NBA-ready prospect among his peers. His unique combination of size and skill predicated on his three-level scoring should make him a tremendous threat right from the get go. Smith is also a very good and versatile defender. Overall, he is tabbed to be a capable primary scoring option in the league for a long time.