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2022 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: First look at entire first round

By Corey Rausch

DURHAM, NC - JANUARY 15: Trevor Keels #1 and Paolo Banchero #5 of the Duke Blue Devils look on prior to their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 88-73. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - JANUARY 15: Trevor Keels #1 and Paolo Banchero #5 of the Duke Blue Devils look on prior to their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 88-73. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – FEBRUARY 13: Ochai Agbaji #30 of the Kansas Jayhawks drives the ball in the second half of play at Hilton Coliseum on February 13, 2021 in Ames, Iowa. The Kansas Jayhawks won 64-50 over the Iowa State Cyclones, 2022 NBA Mock Draft. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

Forward. LSU. Tari Eason. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 16. 86

2022 NBA Mock Draft: Tari Eason, LSU

The Minnesota Timberwolves are finally seeing their young core is rounding into a playoff-caliber team, so adding a player who would be ready to contribute quickly that would fit their roster makes sense.

Tari Eason has been a little turnover-prone so far, but the two-way potential jumps off the screen. His per-36 minute numbers are certainly enticing, too – 23.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game.

17. Scouting Report. Forward. Kansas. Ochai Agbaji. Pick Analysis. player. 73

2022 NBA Mock Draft: Ochai Agbaji, Kansas

Ochai Ogbaji has taken a huge step as a shooter this season, proceeding to him skyrocketing up the board. He would be the perfect fit for the Denver Nuggets as a solid defensive wing who can be a scoring threat, especially with questions about the future health of Michael Porter Jr. If he continues to progress at this level, the Nuggets will be cementing their potential championship core.

player. Ousmane Dieng. Pick Analysis. Forward. New Zealand. 18. Scouting Report. 81

2022 NBA Mock Draft: Ousmane Dieng, New Zealand

As far as development goes, the Toronto Raptors are close to the top of the league. Bringing in Ousmaine Dieng is an interesting next step. He is raw, but he is an impressive playmaking wing, the type that every team is looking to add to their playoff rotation. When he is fully emersed in the right system, which the Raptors certainly provide, he will thrive.