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There’s a jarring lack of consensus throughout the 2022 NBA Draft class as college basketball hits its stretch run. There are at least three legitimate contenders to go No. 1 overall, a seemingly endless number of prospects who could sneak into the lottery after the top five, and a group of overlooked college veterans looking to crack the first round with a big performance in March. Players rise up draft boards every year after breakout performances in the NCAA tournament, even as analysts consistently warn against it. Last season, Davion Mitchell saw his draft stock skyrocket after he helped power Baylor to a national championship. De’Andre Hunter solidified his top-five status in 2019 after helping Virginia win it all. We did a deep dive into the 2022 draft class in the middle of January. Here’s an updated projection of where things stand heading into March Madness, with big picture themes to watch for after the table.