Hoops Habit

● By Jake Weinbach

Accuracy: 21.63%38th Place
While the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics nears its conclusion, gearing up for the 2022 NBA Draft with mock drafts is still very much in full swing. As we prepare for the offseason, with the draft spearheading the action on June 23, teams should be looking forward to what will be an eventful series of events. There are many intriguing prospects in this deep pool of players that are eligible to hear their names called on an evening that will turn dreams into reality. In this mock, trades will not be considered, even though there will most certainly be movement on draft night, as always. Talent, potential, team needs, and organizational fit will strongly be considered for each hypothetical pick. As we inch closer to the 2022 NBA Draft on June 23, we dive into a full first-round mock draft with predictions, expected risers, and potential fallers.

Top Players Not Included

These players appear in the top 30 of our

Consensus Big Board

, but do not show up in this mock.