2022 NBA Mock Draft: Shake-Up in the Top 5, Full 2-Round Predictions

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11. Memphis Grizzlies (via Lakers): Tari Eason (LSU, PF, Sophomore)

12. Washington Wizards: Ochai Agbaji (Kansas, SG, Senior)

13. Charlotte Hornets: MarJon Beauchamp (G League Ignite, SF, 2000)

14. Atlanta Hawks: TyTy Washington Jr. (Kentucky, PG/SG, Freshman)

15. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): Blake Wesley (Notre Dame, SG, Freshman)

Once the star power starts to fade in the late lottery range, Wesley seems like a good bet to sway a team with his athleticism, shot-making and defensive length. After slumping through early February, he’s now hit 16 threes over Notre Dame’s last five games. 

16. Houston Rockets (via Nets): Kendall Brown (Baylor, SF, Freshman)

Without creation reps or reliable shooting, Brown has been vulnerable to quiet games offensively. Against Kansas (nine points, three assists, two blocks), however, he showed off what still makes him an appealing prospect by tapping into his speed and explosion for transition finishing and defensive playmaking. He even hit a pull-up three and delivered a few passes that reflect his quick processing. At 6’8″, Brown will be one of the draft’s best athletes while possessing enough slashing, cutting, IQ and defense to help offset his limitations as a creator and shot-maker. 

17. Minnesota Timberwolves: Jeremy Sochan (Baylor, PF, Freshman)

The idea of Sochan is more appealing than his numbers, though he recently scored 17 points twice in wins over Kansas and TCU. Scouts value his archetype as a 6’9″ forward who can handle, pass, make spot-up threes and defend multiple positions. Shooting remains an obvious swing skill, but NBA teams should be willing to remain patient with an 18-year-old who possesses this type of two-way versatility.

18. San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors): Walker Kessler (Auburn, C, Sophomore)

19. San Antonio Spurs (via Celtics): Christian Braun (Kansas, SF, Junior)

20. Indiana Pacers (via Cavaliers): Mark Williams (Duke, C, Sophomore)