2022 NBA Mock Draft: All first-round predictions, risers, fallers
Jalen Williams. 16. player. 125. . Shooting Guard. Atlanta Hawks
2022 NBA Mock Draft: 16. Jalen Williams, Atlanta Hawks
School: Santa Clara
Height: 6’6″
Jalen Williams is a silky-smooth scorer with intriguing upside on the wing. He faced weaker competition in college at Santa Clara and will need to improve more defensively, but the 21-year-old playmaker has all the tools to become an offensive weapon in the NBA. Whether the Atlanta Hawks maintain this pick or not, Williams could be viewed as the best player available at this point.
player. 169. . Small Forward. Houston Rockets. Tari Eason. 17
2022 NBA Mock Draft: 17. Tari Eason, Houston Rockets
School: LSU
Height: 6’8″
The Houston Rockets could go in a variety of directions with this pick, but it would be a great idea to target a more defensive-minded prospect such as LSU forward Tari Eason. The 21-year-old is a menace on the defensive end with sparking athleticism and versatility. Eason would be a fabulous addition to the frontcourt to complement Houston’s exciting young core.
24. . Power Forward. Chicago Bulls. E.J. Liddell. 18. player
2022 NBA Mock Draft: 18. EJ Liddell, Chicago Bulls
School: Ohio State
Height: 6’7″
E.J. Liddell will be a star in his role as a stretch four that can efficiently and consistently shoot, pass, rebound, protect the rim, and defend multiple positions. The Ohio State product will immediately make an impact in the NBA and seems to be exactly what the Chicago Bulls need at the power forward position. Liddell would be a much-wanted swiss army knife on both ends of the floor for the Bulls.
86. . Point Guard. Minnesota Timberwolves. TyTy Washington Jr.. 19. player
2022 NBA Mock Draft: 19. TyTy Washington Jr., Minnesota Timberwolves
School: Kentucky
Height: 6’4″
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly shopping starting point guard D’Angelo Russell and could be hunting for playmaking guards this offseason. TyTy Washington Jr. would be the proper fit here as a prolific scorer and playmaker with the ball in his hands. Minnesota could also use another frontcourt piece as well, but Washington should be the selection with this pick if the Kentucky star remains on the board.
29. . Small Forward. San Antonio Spurs. Nikola Jovic. 20. player
2022 NBA Mock Draft: 20. Nikola Jovic, San Antonio Spurs
Pre-Draft Team: KK Mega Mozzart
Height: 6’10”
Following the trend with international prospects for the San Antonio Spurs, drafting Nikola Jovic would supply them with a flashy, supersized playmaker with a high ceiling. Similar to Ousmane Dieng, Jovic is another “point forward” that can produce in many different ways. He’s an intriguing prospect that’s worth taking a flyer on.