NBA Mock Draft: Predicting lottery picks for the 2022 NBA draft

Auburn Tigers forward Jabari Smith (10) celebrates after making a three point basket during the first round of the 2022 NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Auburn Tigers lead Jacksonville State Gamecocks 39-27 at halftime.
Auburn Tigers forward Jabari Smith (10) celebrates after making a three point basket during the first round of the 2022 NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Auburn Tigers lead Jacksonville State Gamecocks 39-27 at halftime. /
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27. . G. New York Knicks. Johnny Davis. 11. player

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 NBA draft class, and New York would love to have that on their team. Davis averaged 19.7 points per game this season.

149. . F/G. Oklahoma City Thunder. Jeremy Sochan. 12. player

Sochan is one of the versatile players in this NBA 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. OKC could use defense, as they ranked 17th in defensive rating last season. At 6’9”, Sochan can play different positions on the floor, which would be useful for this young Thunder team.

C. Charlotte Hornets. Mark Williams. 13. player. 170.

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. Williams is good in the screen and roll game and is built to be NBA-ready in year one.

. G. Cleveland Cavaliers. Ochai Agbaji . 14. player. 156

Agbaji is as NBA-ready as they get ahead of the NBA draft. 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.

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