2022 NBA Draft

[clyde21]

You can basically always deduct 1-2 inches from official school measurements

i think Chet/Sallis are accurate, everyone else most likely at least an inch shorter unless they grow this year.

[Duke4life831]

You can basically always deduct 1-2 inches from official school measurements

I will say Duke's measurements over the last few years seem to go hand in hand with the NBA listed measurements

Tatum: 6'8
Giles: 6'10
Bagley: 6'11
WCJ: 6'10
Zion: 6'7
Cam: 6'8
Jalen: 6'9

RJ is the only big named OAD to come through Duke in the last few years where his NBA listed height doesnt match up with his listed height at Duke (6'7 vs 6'6).

Not saying this means Paolo and AJ's listed heights are 100% on, just that Duke's measurements over the past few years have been pretty accurate when compared to what these guys end up being listed at in the NBA.

[Hal14]

I like the way these guys compete and really get after it:

Roko Prkacin
Dyson Daniels

[NO-KG-AI]

I’m honestly shocked that people aren’t saying Chet is like 7’3 or something. If he’s
6’11 or under in socks I’d be surprised. I think he might be a true 7 footer without shoes.

[clyde21]

I’m honestly shocked that people aren’t saying Chet is like 7’3 or something. If he’s
6’11 or under in socks I’d be surprised. I think he might be a true 7 footer without shoes.

that's because we just saw him next to Yama...who's a freak and actually a 7-3

[EvanZ]

Edey is 7'3" which is insane because Vic's shoulders look 2-3 inches higher.

[clyde21]

Edey is 7'3" which is insane because Vic's shoulders look 2-3 inches higher.

only around these dudes can a 6-4 dude like Ivey feel like a midget

[NO-KG-AI]

I’m honestly shocked that people aren’t saying Chet is like 7’3 or something. If he’s
6’11 or under in socks I’d be surprised. I think he might be a true 7 footer without shoes.

that's because we just saw him next to Yama...who's a freak and actually a 7-3

Yea I know, but draft sites and casuals should be adding 3 inches to both of their heights at least


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[retrobro90]

Watch on YouTube

New film breakdown with Schmitz and Banchero. Was pleasantly surprised with what I saw from Banch as a backside PnR defender and how good he is using verticality at the rim. I guess he was a long jumper a while back and he's lost a bit of his pop but there's a really impressive two handed flush early in this video.

[nolang1]

I don't know if I'd take Nzosa #1, but I sure would love someone like Chet to put up some flashy numbers so I could get a lot for trading down from #1 and still get Nzosa.

edit: inb4 'he's from Africa so he's actually 23'

[DCasey91]

I like the way these guys compete and really get after it:

Roko Prkacin
Dyson Daniels

Love Roko. Kept growing throughout the year. Sturdy asf body type and has a mean streak to him and seeks contact at every opportunity.

Fingers crossed his shot becomes polished this season

Like him a lot. There’s a knack of players ending up on their backside when Roko is around from time to time. Older people just bounce off him.

[DCasey91]

Roko gives me mad GSW Iggy vibes. Not saying he’ll be the defender that Iggy is but man the kid is a bull and is going to fill out something proper.

Shoulders to waist then waist to feet especially.

[Hal14]

I'm telling you, man. 2022 is looking like the deepest draft in history, followed by 2021.

This guy wrote an article breaking down the top 200 prospects in the class. 200! There's actually 200 players who are good enough to be mentioned in an article breaking down the top prospects who could potentially get drafted. That's crazy.

https://theboxand1.weebly.com/2022-draft-profiles/the-big-one-preseason-top-200

[clyde21]

I'm telling you, man. 2022 is looking like the deepest draft in history, followed by 2021.

This guy wrote an article breaking down the top 200 prospects in the class. 200! There's actually 200 players who are good enough to be mentioned in an article breaking down the top prospects who could potentially get drafted. That's crazy.

https://theboxand1.weebly.com/2022-draft-profiles/the-big-one-preseason-top-200

im not getting that vibe at all.

[akhan786]

I'm telling you, man. 2022 is looking like the deepest draft in history, followed by 2021.

This guy wrote an article breaking down the top 200 prospects in the class. 200! There's actually 200 players who are good enough to be mentioned in an article breaking down the top prospects who could potentially get drafted. That's crazy.

https://theboxand1.weebly.com/2022-draft-profiles/the-big-one-preseason-top-200

im not getting that vibe at all.

Chet, Banchero, Hardy, Emoni, Duren, and AJ is a pretty impressive top 6 although it only happened because of 2 reclassifications.

In comparison, 2023 is a huge drop off with only Wembayama and Sharpe as top tier imo. If you have the ability to choose as a GM, I would prioritize getting a high pick for 2022 over 2023 although Wembayama has a chance to be better than all the players listed.

[Hal14]

I'm telling you, man. 2022 is looking like the deepest draft in history, followed by 2021.

This guy wrote an article breaking down the top 200 prospects in the class. 200! There's actually 200 players who are good enough to be mentioned in an article breaking down the top prospects who could potentially get drafted. That's crazy.

https://theboxand1.weebly.com/2022-draft-profiles/the-big-one-preseason-top-200

im not getting that vibe at all.

Chet, Banchero, Hardy, Emoni, Duren, and AJ is a pretty impressive top 6 although it only happened because of 2 reclassifications.

In comparison, 2023 is a huge drop off with only Wembayama and Sharpe as top tier imo. If you have the ability to choose as a GM, I would prioritize getting a high pick for 2022 over 2023 although Wembayama has a chance to be better than all the players listed.

I thought Bates wasn't eligible till 2023?

[akhan786]

im not getting that vibe at all.

Chet, Banchero, Hardy, Emoni, Duren, and AJ is a pretty impressive top 6 although it only happened because of 2 reclassifications.

In comparison, 2023 is a huge drop off with only Wembayama and Sharpe as top tier imo. If you have the ability to choose as a GM, I would prioritize getting a high pick for 2022 over 2023 although Wembayama has a chance to be better than all the players listed.

I thought Bates wasn't eligible till 2023?

You’re right. Just saw that.

I hate these rules. We should adopt the European soccer academy model. Banchero should’ve already been playing against men 2 years ago. Although it is a debate on whether it is better to develop the player/human in either model especially when Banchero can get an in-built fanbase beyond the team that drafts him by going to a school like Duke.

It’s just the Academy model seems the most fair and cuts out the middle man which is the NCAA.

[clyde21]

I'm telling you, man. 2022 is looking like the deepest draft in history, followed by 2021.

This guy wrote an article breaking down the top 200 prospects in the class. 200! There's actually 200 players who are good enough to be mentioned in an article breaking down the top prospects who could potentially get drafted. That's crazy.

https://theboxand1.weebly.com/2022-draft-profiles/the-big-one-preseason-top-200

im not getting that vibe at all.

Chet, Banchero, Hardy, Emoni, Duren, and AJ is a pretty impressive top 6 although it only happened because of 2 reclassifications.

In comparison, 2023 is a huge drop off with only Wembayama and Sharpe as top tier imo. If you have the ability to choose as a GM, I would prioritize getting a high pick for 2022 over 2023 although Wembayama has a chance to be better than all the players listed.

Bates is 23

and are we talking about the top10 or draft depth? dude said the it's the best depth he'd ever seen, and that's what I disagreed with.

[Hal14]

im not getting that vibe at all.

Chet, Banchero, Hardy, Emoni, Duren, and AJ is a pretty impressive top 6 although it only happened because of 2 reclassifications.

In comparison, 2023 is a huge drop off with only Wembayama and Sharpe as top tier imo. If you have the ability to choose as a GM, I would prioritize getting a high pick for 2022 over 2023 although Wembayama has a chance to be better than all the players listed.

Bates is 23

and are we talking about the top10 or draft depth? dude said the it's the best depth he'd ever seen, and that's what I disagreed with.

I meant depth in terms of a) number of draftable players and b) number of players who look like they have the talent to potentially be solid NBA players (either as starters or solid bench players)

Like a combination of those 2.

I think 2021 was deepest draft ever but 2022 looks like it could be even deeper.

[Hal14]

Interesting that in most rankings / mocks Nzosa is a top 10 guy but Badji is going in the 2nd round.

Is the gap really that big between them?

Neither of them can shoot but Badji has shown flashes of better shooting from outside the paint. Badji is 2 inches taller and more sturdy / less skinny frame. Both really good defensively, both really good rim protectors who are raw on offense. Nzosa slightly better passer. Nzosa slightly. quicker, slightly more coordinated.

Both really active, high motor guys. Badji looks like a slightly better rebounder. Nzosa slightly better finisher around the rim.

I've got Nzosa ranked higher (for now) but really don't think Badji is far behind at all. If anything, the fact that they're pretty similar in terms of skill set, athleticism and quickness but Badji is 2 inches taller and 65 lbs heavier might even give him a slight edge..

Thoughts?