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Who are you all hoping we select with our top pick?

As a Pac-12 guy I love the idea of getting Benedict Maturin, the link below is the first mock draft I saw that places him with us. I have often seen AJ Grifttin from Duke and Johnny Davis out of Wisconsin. We also have three picks in the first round, would be interested if we trade up.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2954800-2022-nba-mock-draft-full-2-round-predictions-ahead-of-final-four

Want to update this here as well (I put it in another thread). This is where we stand with respect to our picks so far:





The 20th pick is for the Thad Young trade.

The 25th pick is for the Derrick White trade. I think there's also pick swap possibility in the future as well.

We also have the 38th pick in the second round.

I'll look in more detail at our prospects once we know where we're selecting in the lotto. Until then, it's early but here are mocks from a couple of the most prominent prognosticators:

ESPN

9. Jalen Duren | Memphis | C | Age: 18.4

20. Kennedy Chandler | Tennessee | PG | Age: 19.5

25. Kendall Brown | Baylor | SF | Age: 18.9

38. Leonard Miller | Fort Erie International Academy | SF/PF | Age: 18.4


Tankathon.com

9. Johnny Davis | Wisconsin | SG | Age: 20.18

20. E.J. Liddel | Ohio State | PF | Age: 21.37

25. Patrick Baldwin | Milwaukee | SF/PF | Age: 19.45

38. Hugo Besson | New Zealand (NBL) | PG | Age: 21. 02


They always have us picking a PG lol

Yeah its all a crap shoot now, just hoping we're able to secure a 'franchise' type player. I like our odds of 20.3% to get a top 4 that would be very interesting and imo beneficial as I'm not sold on the consensus top 3 of Smith, Holmgren, or Branchero. I like Ivey and supposedly Sharpe is that good.

News of pre-draft workouts and interviews is beginning to trickle in. I'll keep this post updated as we hear of them and group them by position.

WORKOUTS

PG
- JAMAL BIENIEMY, UTEP, no DOB available (weird), played four years in college, 6'5", N/A wingspan, 177lbs (invited to workout)

- ALEX BARCELLO, BYU, 23.7, 6'2", N/A wingspan, 190lbs

- TYTY WASHINGTON, Kentucky, 20.5, 6'3", 6'8" wingspan, 195lbs (expected, per player)

- ALONDES WILLIAMS (PG/SG), Wake Forest, 22.95, 6'5", 6'7" wingspan, 209lbs

- ANDREW NEMBHARD, Gonzaga, 22.4, 6'5", 6'6" wingspan, 195lbs

- DYSON DANIELS (PG/SG), G-League Ignite, 19, 6'7.5", 6'10.5" wingspan, 195lbs

- JORDAN HALL (point-forward), St. Joseph's, 20.4, 6'7", 6'10' wingspan, 215lbs

- KENNEDY CHANDLER, Tennessee, 19.8, 6'0.5", 6'5.25" wingspan, 172lbs

SG
- KEON ELLIS, Alabama, 22.3, 6'6", N/A wingspan, 175lbs

- MICHAEL DEVOE, Georgia Tech, 22, 6'5", N/A wingspan, 193lbs

- TERQUAVION SMITH, NC State, 19.4, 6'4", 6'6.5" wingspan, 160lbs -- withdrew from draft; returned to college

- TYRESE MARTIN (SG/SF), UConn, 23, 6'6", N/A wingspan, 215lbs

- JALEN WILLIAMS (SG/SF), Santa Clara, 21, 6'6", 7'2.25" wingspan, 209lbs - one-on-one workout; met Pop

- BLAKE WESLEY, Notre Dame, 19, 6'5", 6'11" wingspan, 185lbs

- SHAEDON SHARPE, Kentucky, 19.1, 6'5.25", 6'11.5" wingspan, 198lbs

SF
- JERIAH HORNE, Tulsa, 24, 6'7", N/A wingspan, 220lbs

- HARRISON INGRAM, Stanford, 19.5, 6'7", 7'0.25" wingspan, 230lbs

- DREW PETERSON, USC, 22.4, 6'9", N/A wingspan, 195lbs

- JALEN WILSON (SF/PF), Kansas, 21.5, 6'8", 6'8" wingspan, 215lbs

- JOSH MINOTT, Memphis, 20.4, 6'8", 6'11.75" wingspan, 205lbs - had two workouts with us

- KENDALL BROWN, Baylor, 19, 6'8", 6'11" wingspan, 201lbs

- MARCUS WEATHERS, SMU, Age N/A, 6'5", wingspan N/A, 215lbs

- JABARI WALKER (SF/PF), Colorado, 19, 6'8", 6'10.75" wingspan, 214lbs

- PEYTON WATSON, UCLA, 19, 6'8", 7'0" wingspan, 203lbs

- A.J. GRIFFIN, Duke, 18.8, 6'6", 7'0" wingspan, 222lbs

PF
- DARIUS DAYS, LSU, 22.5, 6'6", 7'1" wingspan, 240lbs - had two workouts with us

- DOMINICK BARLOW, Overtime Elite, 19, 6'9", 7'3" wingspan, 214lbs

- MOUSSA DIABATE, Michigan, 20, 6'10", 7'2.5" wingspan, 190lbs

- PETE NANCE (PF/C), Northwestern, 22, 6'10", 7'0.5" wingspan, 225lbs -- withdrew from draft, returned to college

- ISAIAH MOBLEY, USC, 22, 6'10", 7'3" wingspan, 238lbs

- JAKE LARAVIA, Wake Forest, 20.6, 6'8", 6'9.5", 227lbs

- JAYLIN WILLIAMS, Arkansas, 19, 6'10", 7'1" wingspan, 237lbs

- E.J. LIDDELL, Ohio State, 21.5, 6'7", 6'11.75" wingspan, 243lbs

C
- JALEN DUREN, Memphis, 18.6, 6'11", 7'5.25" wingspan, 250lbs

- KENNETH LOFTON JR., Louisiana Tech, 19, 6'7", 6'11" wingspan, 275lbs

- MARK WILLIAMS, Duke, 20.5, 7'2", 7'6.5" wingspan, 242lbs


INTERVIEWS

SG
- JOHNNY DAVIS, Wisconsin, 20.2, 6'5', 6'8.5" wingspan, 195lbs - workout with us now scheduled for week of June 6

- MARJON BEAUCHAMP, 20.6, G League, 6'6.5", 7'0.75" wingspan, 197lbs

- JADEN HARDY, G-League Ignite, 19.9, 6'4", 6'9", 185lbs

SF
- GABRIELE PROCIDA (SG/SF), Bologna, 19.9, 6'7", 6'8" wingspan, 193lbs

- OUSMANE DIENG, New Zealand (NBL), 19, 6'9", 7'0", 185lbs

PF
- JEREMY SOCHAN, (SF/PF), Baylor, 19, 6'9", 7'0" wingspan, 230lbs - workout as well; Spurs asked for additional info about him

- TARI EASON, (SF/PF), LSU, 21, 6'8", 7'2" wingspan, 217lbs - workout scheduled with us

- PATRICK BALDWIN JR. (SF/PF), Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 19.5, 6'10", 7'1.75" wingspan, 230lbs

C
- JOHN BUTLER JR. (PF/C), Florida State, 19.5, 7'1", 7'2.25" wingspan, 179lbs

WORKOUT: Keon Ellis | Our List of Draft Prospects

Both seniors are early entrant candidates for the 2022 NBA Draft. Collegiate players have until June 1st to withdraw their name from consideration to retain any remaining NCAA eligibility.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/report-the-spurs-have-conducted-pre-draft-workouts-with-darius-days-and-keon-ellis/ar-AAWUT76

Ellis averaged 12.1 points and converted 36.6% of his shots from beyond the arc on 5.5 three-point attempts per game for an Alabama squad that ranked 13th in the nation in scoring last season.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/report-the-spurs-have-conducted-pre-draft-workouts-with-darius-days-and-keon-ellis/ar-AAWUT76

Ellis, while a bit undersized to play the three, is a solid athlete and uses his physical tools to maximize his defensive ability. He's a player with quick feet and a high motor and has routinely shown an ability to guard multiple positions.

https://airalamo.com/posts/5-intriguing-nba-draft-prospects-san-antonio-spurs-ties#slideshow-top-bar-_sbl24fv3h


https://www.tankathon.com/players/keon-ellis



Pros and Cons: https://www.nbascoutinglive.com/keon-ellis-scouting-report/

WORKOUT: Darius Days | Our List of Draft Prospects

Days ended his collegiate career at LSU with the tenth-most rebounds and fifth-most three-pointers in program history. He also helped guide the Tigers to an NCAA Tournament appearance as a Senior.

The six-seven forward averaged 13.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game on .434/.350/.700 shootings splits while starting and playing in 33 contests for head coaches Will Wade and Kevin Nickelberry.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/report-the-spurs-have-conducted-pre-draft-workouts-with-darius-days-and-keon-ellis/ar-AAWUT76

Measured 6’5.75” barefoot, 6’7.0” in shoes 8’11.5” standing reach, 245 lbs, and 7’0.5” wingspan at the 2021 NBA G-League Elite Camp

https://www.nbadraft.net/players/darius-days/



Pros and Cons: https://www.nbascoutinglive.com/darius-days-scouting-report/

If we stay at 9 i'd like AJ Griffin, and then would hope maybe we can package the other 2 to grab Nikola Jovic.

Ive seen us linked to AJ Griffin in a few mock drafts, I like him but I think if available Benedict has an higher ceiling.

Also, as mentioned by Grey in the GB's, we're going to have the opportunity/cap space to try and sign some free agents. If we nail this draft + go for AND get a good signing (Ayton / Lavine ) We have the opportunity to battle for a top four seed.

If we take a another guard I'll hibernate for 12 months and come back the following season...

Catching up on prospects we're worked out:


Pros and cons: https://www.nbascoutinglive.com/jeriah-horne-scouting-report/

WORKOUT: Michael Devoe | Our List of Draft Prospects

Devoe averaged 17.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game as the go-to scorer for the Yellow Jackets before declaring for the NBA Draft....

The 22-year-old senior shot a dependable 36.5% from beyond the arc on 6.2 attempts per game and concluded his collegiate career with the sixth-most three-pointers in school history.

https://www.poundingtherock.com/2022/5/4/23056873/report-the-spurs-have-conducted-a-pre-draft-workout-with-michael-devoe

Pros and cons: https://www.nbascoutinglive.com/michael-devoe-scouting-report/

WORKOUT: Terquavion Smith | Our List of Draft Prospects

EDIT to add: withdrew from draft; returning to college

Smith averaged 16.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game during his freshman season for the Wolfpack as their second-leading scorer next to fellow NBA prospect Dereon Seabron.

https://www.poundingtherock.com/2022/5/13/23071292/report-the-spurs-have-conducted-a-pre-draft-workout-with-terquavion-smith

Pros and cons: https://www.nbascoutinglive.com/terquavion-smith-scouting-report/

WORKOUT: Dominick Barlow | Our List of Draft Prospects

The 18-year-old averaged 14.8 points and 5.9 rebounds on .530/.339/.764 shooting splits across 25 games for Team Overtime.

Barlow signed with Overtime Elite, a groundbreaking professional league that affords prep players an alternative route to the NBA outside of NCAA and G League Ignite basketball.

https://www.poundingtherock.com/2022/5/10/23066311/report-the-spurs-have-conducted-a-pre-draft-workout-with-dominick-barlow

Dom Barlow is one of the lesser known 2022 NBA Draft prospects but NBA scouts have taken notice. Playing with the new Overtime Elite league, he’s shown rapid improvement and is looking the part of a second round pick, with first round potential.

Dom is a versatile player on both ends of the floor. On offense he scores inside and out, can create his own offense and has a lethal mid range game. He can hit the 3 pointer, take his man off the dribble and has the size and strength to bang down low. He’s got excellent shooting form and a very project-able shot.

On defense he can guard all over the court, showing of his nice mobility, fluid hips and good anticipation. He’s a hard worker who puts in the effort needed to be a good defender.

https://nbadraftroom.com/dominick-barlow/

Pros and cons: https://www.nbascoutinglive.com/dominick-barlow-scouting-report/

WORKOUT: Diabate Moussa | Our List of Draft Prospects

Moussa is a very springy, quick-twitch athlete with great size and length. The Michigan freshman projects as a possible first round pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

Moussa is a plus athlete for his size and is very coordinated with excellent agility. He moves like a big wing but does most of his damage in the paint and from mid range.

Moussa shows promise on the offensive end and is much more than just a post player. He can put the ball on the deck and go coast to coast with the dribble and has range on his jumper.

He shows good court awareness and ability to find the open man and really seems to understand team concepts and play within the flow of the game and within the flow of the offense.

Moussa isn’t an intimidator in the paint but he has some rim protection ability and is a very aware defender. He’s a good help defender and shows good reaction as a weak-side shot blocker.

https://nbadraftroom.com/p/moussa-diabate/



Pros and cons: https://www.nbascoutinglive.com/moussa-diabate-scouting-report/

WORKOUT: Harrison Ingram | Our List of Draft Prospects

A big wing/forward with an all around game. Harrison can handle the rock, shoot it from deep and really understands how to play the game. Can play 1 through 3 and flashes play-making skills and can run the point or score from the wing.

He’s got a big solid frame and knows how to use his size. He can play above the rim, although he’s not an elite run/jump athlete.

Has grown to about 6-8 and at 230lbs he’s a load to handle when driving the ball to the hoop.

A very strong rebounder.

Has work to do on his outside shooting and his overall efficiency on the offensive end.

https://nbadraftroom.com/harrison-ingram/





Pros and cons: https://www.nbascoutinglive.com/harrison-ingram-scouting-report/

G R E Y wrote:

Moussa is a very springy, quick-twitch athlete with great size and length. The Michigan freshman projects as a possible first round pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

Moussa is a plus athlete for his size and is very coordinated with excellent agility. He moves like a big wing but does most of his damage in the paint and from mid range.

Moussa shows promise on the offensive end and is much more than just a post player. He can put the ball on the deck and go coast to coast with the dribble and has range on his jumper.

He shows good court awareness and ability to find the open man and really seems to understand team concepts and play within the flow of the game and within the flow of the offense.

Moussa isn’t an intimidator in the paint but he has some rim protection ability and is a very aware defender. He’s a good help defender and shows good reaction as a weak-side shot blocker.

https://nbadraftroom.com/p/moussa-diabate/

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Pros and cons: https://www.nbascoutinglive.com/moussa-diabate-scouting-report/

Seen him close up here. When he's engaged he can raise eyebrows. Not sure how his game will translate with NBA sized players but he's soo young he's worth a chance farther down in the draft. He seemed to disappear a few times this year but UofM did have a weird season and again, he's soo young, he's the type of player you take a chance on.