Fantasy Pros

Since the publishing of my last mock draft, we’ve been pushed into the second major benchmark of the NBA draft season. Withdrawal day for some NBA candidates has passed and several high-level prospects have decided to return to the college ranks including Terquavion Smith, Drew Timme, Rasir Bolton, and Julian Strawther, each projected to be selected in the 2022 NBA Draft. Some viewed Smith, an ACC All-Rookie Team member, as a bit of a surprise to return to college after the recent buzz of his first-round status. However, fellow standouts Drew Timme, Julian Strawther, and Rasir Bolton all announced they would be returning to Gonzaga together. Many scouts and people were left wondering what exactly were some thinking, but regardless, we will likely see each in next year’s draft. With that said, we now have further ideas on which players teams like as we continue to dive into workouts, drills, combines, media sessions, and one-on-ones between players and teams. Below, you can find my second mock draft of the offseason, which includes all 58 NBA selections. (Milwaukee and Miami had to forfeit their second-round picks due to free agency tampering rules violations).