Freshman sensation Paolo Banchero is not in that group. Duke has had at least one player taken in 34 of the 41 NBA Drafts in the Krzyzewski Era. Still, Duke is now one of just five programs to have at least five players taken in the same draft, joining Kentucky, Kansas, Florida and UConn. Duke has produced eight top-three picks since 2014 -- six more than any other program in that span. release and has proven to be a tough shot-maker. 16 overall. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Duke has set its program single-draft record with 5 selections in the 2022 #NBA Draft, Banchero #1 by MagicWilliams #15 by HornetsGriffin #16 by HawksMoore #26 by DallasKeels #42 by Knicks, Duke's previous draft record for selections was 4 ('86, '99, '17, '18)#DukeMBBStats, #DukeMBBStats (@DukeMBBStats) June 24, 2022. Williams isn't quite as agile on the perimeter as Robinson, while the Knicks' big man never showed the same glimpses of passing as Duke's 20-year-old sophomore. At 6-foot-10, 250 pounds, with exceptional scoring instincts, versatility and feel for the game, Banchero won't need any time at all to transition to the NBA either physically or skill-wise. Following his freshman season, he declared for the 2022 NBA draft, where he was selected with the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic . NBA Draft 2022 Big Board: Duke's Paolo Banchero moves up in first prospect rankings update after March Madness A look at who moved up and who dropped in Kyle Boone's first Big Board update. On the other hand, consider that college basketball has graduated from its first year of the NIL era, where some of the nations premier talents snagged six-figure deals with their name, image, and likeness. Jarace Walker would also make an excellent tight end. So as of today, with the NBA departures and one transfer, here's where Duke's roster stands. RELATED: Stacking up all 26 Blue Devil one-and-dones in history. You can't talk about the NBA draft without including Kentucky and Duke. Banchero, Smith, and Holmgren are all seen as contenders . Brotherhood forever. NEW YORK, NY, USA - JUNE 23: Mark Williams (C), Paolo Banchero (L) and Malaki Branham (R) pose for photos with his family during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City, (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images), Duke Basketball (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images). (0:41). 247Sports Home; . Optimal/practical NBA team fits: There are no shortage of NBA teams in need of a two-way wing who can space the floor, making the list of theoretical suitors for Griffin arguably the longest amongst the five Duke prospects. His energy comes and goes, but when engaged, he does some very impressive things like sliding his feet against smaller players, putting a body on bigger guys inside and making plays getting in passing lanes or protecting the rim that suggest he could be outstanding if he brought a more consistent level of intensity on every possession. It was a surprise, as for the past month, there was a consensus view that the top-3 of the draft was going to go Jabari Smith to Orlando, Chet Holmgren to Oklahoma City, and Banchero to Houston. His movement ability at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds is frankly unbelievable. PG / 6-7 / 192. Grayson Allen (2,372 points) - Milwaukee Bucks, 16. Seventeen of Duke's last 22 NBA Draft picks, and 24 of the last 32, have come in the first round, including 16 lottery picks. Comps at the next level (ceiling/floor): Lu Dort is a name you often hear linked to Keels given the football body and glimpses of defensive intensity. Feb 15, 2023. It was another historic night for Duke Basketball when it comes to the NBA Draft. This is a game thread so go fu ck yourself with that . Copyright BasketballNews.com 2020. He's already mastered the tap-out to create extra possessions, and his 13.2 offensive rebounding percentage is one of the best in the country. The two schools have lapped the rest of the country when it comes to churning out pros. ACC Roundup - Break Up The Yellow Jackets! SG / 6-6 / 190. Not every young Duke basketball weapon would be better off moving on. The Chronicle's 2022 NBA mock draft Duke has five players ready to enter the professional ranks in Thursday's draft. All Rights Reserved. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll College Basketball and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Coach K's 46 first-round picks are the most by a college coach in the history of the NBA Draft. Duke has produced a total of 101 NBA Draft picks all-time. OG Anunoby is a a solid mid-range outcome for Griffin. Meanwhile, graduate reserves Theo John and Bates Jones have exhausted their eligibility. Although his fit with Sengun is a little questionable, Williams would immediately give the NBA's worst defense a face-lift in the rim protection department. ET with coverage on ABC, ESPN and the WatchESPN app. Comps at the next level (ceiling/floor): Although they have a very different shot profile at the same stage, Jaylen Brown is a best-case outcome for Griffin. The Spurs don't have a big in Williams' mold on their roster, and they hold three picks in the top-20. 14 to Minnesota. five-star high school recruit," Babcock said. the field, 31.2% from three-point range and 67.0% from the Apr 2, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Trevor Keels (1) shoots the ball during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2022 NCAA men's basketball. He's a powerful two-foot leaper in space and, while not quite as tall as the 6-8 combo forwards in the Jimmy Butler mold, his strength, length and incredibly strong base allows him to play much bigger than his height. 1 overall picks in the NBA Draft, the most in draft history. Although he can be streaky as a shooter, he has a beautiful If Keels were able to get himself into better shape and turn his shooting stroke into a real asset, Desmond Bane is a best-case prototype for him to model his game after. Mark Williams gets up for the jam with help from Paolo Banchero. Griffin has a clear-cut NBA skill with his shooting as he's converting a remarkable 48.1% of his triples while ranking 5th in the entire NCAA in catch and shoot efficiency. Duke's 50 first-round selections in the Common Draft era (since 1966) are third most all-time, including 43 under Coach K. Duke's 46 first-round selections in the Lottery era (since 1985) are the second most in the country, behind Kentucky's 47. We dont know for sure what Trevor Keels is going to do. La saison 2022-2023 du Jazz de l'Utah est la 49 e saison de la franchise en National Basketball Association . MBB @ Duke 2/28 7pm espn. Defensively, Griffin's discipline and awareness are question marks. Weaknesses: While Moore ticks virtually every box NBA teams look for as a 3-and-D wing, he's still at times a better prospect in theory than in reality, prone to disappearing and making head-scratching plays on both ends of the floor, especially in high-leverage moments. 13 to Seattle and Will Avery No. The 2022 NBA Draft begins at 8 p.m. He's demonstrated no 3-point shot but projects as a rim-runner on offense who can make a living finishing lobs from the dunker's spot and cleaning up messes. A new home for Michael Thomas? Among the most prolific college basketball programs in generating NBA Draft picks, Duke now boasts 106 overall selections one of just four college programs all-time to surpass 100 picks. 33). 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Trevor Keels closed out the day in the second round when the New York Knicks opted for the guard at No. Almost all of them went in the first round, too. 1 overall pick in the draft. Patrick Williams is another physical combo forward who rose in the pre-draft process due to his age, tools and glimpses of skill. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos . This season, the 18-year-old averaged 11.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, Offense can be tough to come by for Moore at times, as he's an average ball-handler who lacks a degree of explosiveness as a finisher. 1 overall pick in Paolo Banchero to the Orlando Magic. Yes, its within the realm of possibility that new head coach Jon Scheyer will lose every last member of this past teams primary seven-man rotation within the coming weeks, not to mention a chunk from the deeper end of the bench. Comps at the next level (ceiling/floor): Julius Randle and prime Blake Griffin (a perennial All-Star and five-time All-NBA player prior to injuries) are comparisons you hear most often associated with Banchero -- more so due to their style of play now and less than how they played in college. 42. Moore can look toward versatile wing such as Shake Milton, who also was a prolific passer in college, and hope to replicate some of his success. Complete scouting report from Mike Schmitz (No. Banchero doesn't always bring the level of engagement you might hope on either end of the floor in terms of the consistency of his approach. The group is highlighted by three of the top five players in the class in Dereck Lively II, Kyle Filipowski and Dariq Whitehead. Shamet did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against Memphis. Hall of Fame head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who retired from coaching following the 2021-22 season, has mentored 46 first-rounders and 29 Lottery picks. Duke's 46 first-round selections in the Common Draft era (since 1966) are third most all-time, including 42 under Coach K. Duke's 42 first-round selections in the Lottery era (since 1985) are the second most in the country, behind Kentucky's 45. With three quality options to choose from with the No. Class of 2004. For a bulky 7-footer, Williams is surprisingly active on the perimeter when placed in pick and roll situations or forced to guard smaller opponents. Keels becomes the first Blue Devil drafted No. outside, Trevor Keels came to Duke after being a consensus Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Weaknesses: The biggest question Williams has to answer is whether or not he'll get played off the floor against small-ball teams in the NBA. Griffin becomes the first Blue Devil drafted No. 32 overall to the Orlando Magic. It's very possible that the high stakes of the NCAA tournament brings back that same level of engagement from Banchero we saw early in the season, which would put him squarely back in the conversation for the No. The Devils in the NBA page was last updated during the NBA Finals. As first-year coach Jon Scheyer inherits the program from the legendary Mike Krzyzewski, he will likely be dealing with an overhauled roster. The Duke power forward spoke with Yahoo Sports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek at the Barclays Center after being selected 1st overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. Duke has produced five No. Under the protocol they are required to isolate, so he will not be on the bench and will not travel with the team until cleared. Why Paolo Banchero should go No. 33 in Top 100). Mitchell Robinson comes to mind as a tall, mobile 5 who has a huge catch radius and can put a lid on the rim defensively. I might be able to handle a low-stakes preseason, but with 28 or more Duke players in the NBA, we may have reached the point where almost every game in the regular season will have at least one of them in action. Ayton did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against Memphis. Duke players have been selected by 29 of the 30 current NBA franchises, with only the Toronto Raptors having never drafted a Blue Devil. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic landed on Duke's Paolo Banchero. Offensively, Williams puts his huge reach to good use both as a finisher and offensive rebounder. There's a deep class of wing prospects vying for those spots in the late first and early second rounds, but also quite a bit of demand. While Brown was a four-year player at SMU and a mid-second-round pick, like Keels, he was a floor-spacing guard who had an inherent toughness and turned into a sound positional passer. The powerful paint attacks were clear, but I loved the poise/passing & defense. 1 pick, which he's faded from somewhat over the past few months. Duke's 28 NBA lottery picks all coached by Coach K are the most by both a college program and college coach. AJ Griffin (514 points) - Atlanta Hawks, 21. Class of 2022. Defensively, Griffin also has a chance to be highly impactful and versatile, even if he's still learning the nuances of on-and-off ball defense at this stage of his development. Unlike the other two candidates for the No. Romeo Langford, Theo Pinson and Josh Green are some other less successful players that come to mind. Anunoby did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against New York. In each of the last 11 NBA drafts, Duke has had at least one player selected.. pre-draft process.". 15 overall. Optimal/practical NBA team fits: Banchero's ability to play both power forward or center, and operate equally effectively on the perimeter or the paint, makes him an easy player to fit onto almost any NBA roster. Betting analysis for the 2022-2023 NBA season matchup between Denver and Memphis. Assuming AJ Griffin leaves, as is widely expected, that leaves Duke with 10 scholarship players. Buzelis is the only top-100 player to turn professional straight out of high school this cycle after the 2021 and 2022 classes yielded seven total. A far better shooter than his percentages suggest, Keels can add value in catch-and-shoot situations while also picking apart a shifting defense out of second-side pick-and-roll opportunities. Duke has had at least one player taken in 35 of the 42 NBA Drafts in the Krzyzewski Era. There's a high likelihood that Daniel Jones receives the franchise tag from the New York Giants this season . Wendell Moore Jr. Dariq Whitehead. Men's Basketball Paolo Banchero kicked things off when the Orlando Magic took him with the No. And, as per usual, those professional projections are putting a number of Duke men's basketball players under the microscope as the No. LIVE Transfer Talk: Gvardiol, Bellingham named Real Madrid's top transfer targets, Texas Tech down, Duke up in latest NCAA tournament projection, How 2022 Duke compares to past title teams, and Syracuse's chances for a late surge, 2022 NBA mock draft: A big shake-up among the Big 3. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. The Zags are bringing in plenty of fantastic freshman to reload for next season. 13 on Kyle Boone's NBA Draft Big Board and went No. 28 in the 1981 NBA Draft. While thats an impressive showing for one program, its just shy of the record in the common draft era. Former Duke Players Currently In The NBA * NBA stats from the 2022-2023 season. For as good as he can be at the point of attack, he's had his struggles with quicker perimeter players, and has had his forgettable moments in terms of effort and ball screen navigation. Chet Holmgren, the top ranked recruit in the 2021 class, has committed to Gonzaga. Tre Jones (1,170 points) - San Antonio Spurs, 19. Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 35 points in 31 minutes before the Cavaliers deployed their bench players to close out a blowout victory over the Raptors . Drafts. Coach K's 42 first-round picks are the most by a college coach in the history of the NBA Draft. Duke: 15 P Damian Jones: 30 juin . Houston would likely have a great deal of interest as well, as he could bring a great deal of firepower alongside either Christian Wood or Alperen Sengun, bringing the type of physical inside presence the team currently lacks. Former Duke basketball stars Jayson Tatum and RJ Barrett (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports). Draft. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Seattle, Wash., native joins Art Heyman in 1963, Elton Brand in 1999, Kyrie Irving in 2011 and Zion Williamson in 2019 as the Blue Devils to be drafted first overall. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. However, in seemingly all of them, he remains in the top three along with Gonzaga freshman center Chet Holmgren and Auburn freshman power forward Jabari Smith. 128. The Duke player should have got Td up for that. Being a first-round pick is pretty lucrative. Men's Basketball Weaknesses: Griffin entered his freshman season trying to do too much offensively, leading to questions about his feel for the game and skill level. The 2021-22 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represented the University of Kansas in the 2021-22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, which was the Jayhawks' 124th basketball season.The Jayhawks, members of the Big 12 Conference, played their home games at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.They were led by 19th year Hall of Fame head coach Bill Self. Like Boston's starting center, Mark Williams has a similarly massive standing reach, can block jump shots like few bigs in all of basketball and is also somewhat underrated in his ability to make basic reads on the perimeter. teams. NBA Draft 2022: Which first round draft picks recieved the best grades? Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country for daily Duke basketball content. I'm personally not a fan of putting a large group of players in one uniform category for no other reason than what color uniforms they wear. With positional While the talent of all five players is undeniable, NBA fans considering the landing spots of the quintet might be doing so with a healthy dose of skepticism. Listen, Optimal/practical NBA team fits: The NBA is so starved for depth at the wing position that it would be easier to point to teams that don't need a player in Moore's mold than teams that do, such as any of the playoff teams picking in the late first round: the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets or Milwaukee Bucks. 6:29 pm ET, Charleston Southern vs. High Point odds, picks, bets, Coaching changes tracker: Latest on who's hired, fired, Detroit's Davis near Maravich's NCAA scoring record, Alabama's Oats takes blame for Miller's pregame patdown, Indiana vs. Iowa odds, picks, computer simulations, Marquette vs. Butler odds, picks, computer simulations, Duke center Mark Williams declares for NBA Draft, Bracketology: Slide continues for Iowa State, Nate Oats says Bama players explained pat-down, March Madness starts with game-winner at buzzer, AP Top 25: Marquette moves up; UK back in rankings, Legendary former Virginia coach Terry Holland dies. Banchero is a potential No.1 pick. If Williams' passing never materializes, JaVale McGee, who has started over 350 NBA games at age 34, is a relatively stable outcome for the Blue Devils first-rounder. Trevor Keels goes to the New York Knicks with the No. -- Jonathan Givony, Complete scouting report from Jonathan Givony (No. 2022 NBA Draft. pick. Editor and publisher of Blue Devil Country. And considering first-year Duke guard Jaylen Blakes never saw truly significant action despite his four-star rating as a prep, it would be understandable in this day and age if he also seeks greener personal pastures elsewhere. NBA Draft prospects 2022: Ranking the 10 best Duke, UNC, Kansas, Villanova players in Final Four | Sporting News ILST BRAD 71 69 OT - 4:34 MSST ALA 2 43 36 2nd Half - 15:11 IND MINN 37 34. Banchero is not nearly as explosive as Griffin was at his peak, but was also far more skilled from the perimeter at the same age, which can similarly be said in comparison with Randle, who also didn't start shooting 3s in earnest until his fifth NBA season. Where Duke Players Stand In This 2022 NBA Mock Draft, DBR Podcast #494: Physical Duke Clinches Perfect Cameron Record, ACC Roundup - Florida State Nearly Pulls Off Another Comeback. Mason Plumlee (6,183 points) - Los Angeles Clippers, 5. Austin Rivers (5,988 points) - Minnesota Timberwolves, 6. Duke's previous single-draft record for selections was four, set four times -- 1986, 1999, 2017 and 2018. Strengths: There really isn't much Banchero can't do on either end of the floor. Banchero is one of the five most talented players within Duke's program and is listed amongst the NBA's top 25 prospects for the NBA Draft. It's a mixed bag, which comes with the territory to an extent with the way they recruit and how quickly they churn out draft picks, but no NBA team actively avoids drafting Duke players because of some systemic reason. Early life Duke had the most players invited to the 2022 NBA Combine, leading Gonzaga (four) and Arizona (three). The same goes for Luka Doncic, making Keels an intriguing fit in Dallas, especially with Jalen Brunson entering free agency. The Blue Devils have also had at least one first-round selection in 11 of the past 12 years. pic.twitter.com/J8UhhJw330. Five games on Monday. But after a night of shifting oddsmaking, the Magic picked the Blue Devil, giving Duke Basketball a record 5th No. No college program nor coach has produced more Lottery picks than Duke's 29. Everything you need to know about F1's 2023 season, F1 season preview: Who's hot and who's not, Here's everything you missed this week in professional golf, How to watch PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational on ESPN+. Where will Duke's five 2022 phenoms fall on that continuum? joining freshman Paolo Banchero, sophomore "Playing at Duke was a dream and I feel that now is the time to chase another dream. Duke Players Currently Playing Professionally - RealGM Duke News Rosters Players Stats Depth Charts GM Laboratory Duke Players In The Pros Conference: Team: International Format Former Duke Players Currently Playing Professionally * Stats from the 2022-2023 season. The Celtics center has emerged as one of the league's most underrated bigs thanks to his combination of lob-catching, rebounding, rim protection and passing. Kyrie Irving (15,286 points) - Dallas Mavericks, 2. He is the highest ranked commit . Trevor Keels (0 points) - New York Knicks (10-day contract). Wendell Carter Jr. (3,077 points) - Orlando Magic, 12. Kentucky had 28 players on. Trevor Keels goes to the New York Knicks with the No. Apr 18, 2022 at 6:29 pm ET 2 min read USATSI Duke star center Mark Williams announced Monday that he is declaring for the NBA Draft after a standout sophomore season with the Blue Devils.. 2022-23 Season Schedule; League Pass Schedule; 295 Main Street; Pittsfield, ME USA; Website; Claim Team. Though 32 current Duke players are active in the NBA, per Basketball-Reference, not all of the school's most heralded pro prospects have developed according to plan. 7 Blue Devils (25 . NBA announces 76 players expected to attend Microsoft Surface #NBACombine 2022, scheduled for May 18-20 . 5 in Top 100). 1 pick in the Common Draft era (since 1966) are also the most in NBA history. The Orlando Magic began the draft selecting Duke star Paolo Banchero with the first-overall pick. BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Duke men's basketball enjoyed a record-setting night at the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on Thursday as five Blue Devils heard their names called, headlined by the. He can be a bit too ball-oriented, losing sight of his man and allowing open 3s or back cuts. Duke Basketball: Analyzing where all 5 players went in 2022 NBA Draft NEW YORK, NY, USA - JUNE 23: Mark Williams (C), Paolo Banchero (L) and Malaki Branham (R) pose for photos with his. Gambling problem? pic.twitter.com/mFnh19Mhjx. 329m goal: Felix the only men's contender for Chelsea's Goal of the Month. 5 amid Smith talks, O's, Pirates play ump-less bottom of ninth inning, Rangers clear hurdles, get Kane from Blackhawks, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West. Gary Trent Jr. (3,684 points) - Toronto Raptors, 9. 26 overall, Moore is the fourth player drafted by the Mavericks, joining Jay Bilas (108th overall in 1986), Phil Henderson (49th overall in 1990) and Cherokee Parks (12th overall) in 1995. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 2022 NBA mock draft: Post-NCAA tournament edition Paolo Banchero is our top prospect, but three other players also deserve consideration with the No. Duke, North Carolina and the most precarious of college basketball transitions. He hasn't yet proven himself to be a true threat as a shooter (32.5% from 3), isn't all that quick or explosive off the dribble and isn't quite the true lead guard to hand the keys of a franchise to. 1 overall picks in the NBA Draft, the most in draft history. He can be a ball-stopper who tends to let defenders off the hook by settling for difficult shots in the mid-range, doesn't always play with the type of physicality you might hope and has some lazy habits off the ball defensively that better teams in the ACC have punished for easy points. 2.7 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.2 steals, while shooting 41.9% from Paolo Banchero drives in for reverse and-1 for Duke. 1 pick in Duke. Duke's four No. Here is a regularly updated list of Duke basketball products in the NBA, ranking them by their career points in the league. Shaun Livingston. With two picks in the top-10, the upstart Portland Trail Blazers also make some sense here, with Griffin as an exciting young fit next to Anfernee Simons. Tyus Jones (3,366 points) - Memphis Grizzlies, 10. He's a multi-positional defender as well, typically asked to guard the opposing team's best perimeter player, whether that's a point guard or wing as well, although the make-up of this year's roster doesn't require that. Jalen Johnson (339 points) - Atlanta Hawks, 22. So let's get right to it with this basic inventory of Duke talents on an active NBA contract 1. The Blue Devils have produced 21 first-round picks in the last nine years: Grayson Allen, Marvin Bagley III. Indiana could very well be in the market for another frontcourt scoring option after trading Domantas Sabonis for Tyrese Haliburton. There was already hype for it, considering that there were five draft-eligible players projected to go somewhere in the top-45 picks. Age: 19, Freshman Where to watch: vs. No. 2-seeded Auburn Tigers were upset by No. Duke freshman Trevor Keels announced that he is entering the Jalen Johnson serves as the current bookend and was the only Duke player to be drafted in 2021, as the Atlanta Hawks took him with the 20th pick. Keels and projects him as a late-first or early-second round Keels is the fourth Duke player to enter this year's draft, Twenty-one of Duke's last 27 NBA Draft picks, and 28 of the last 36, have come in the first round, including 17 lottery picks. Comps at the next level (ceiling/floor): There's no shortage of high-level NBA wing players with similar physical dimensions as Moore (height/weight/wingspan), which is where teams often start their comparison-hunting. While an inch or two shorter, Griffin is just as powerful with a far more refined skill set at the same stage. 1 overall pick We published a lengthy. Current projections for Duke basketball selections at the 2022 NBA Draft Duke freshman power forward Paolo Banchero has fallen from the top spot in some mock drafts. size and a knack for scoring, Keels is one to follow during the Marvin Bagley III (2,521 points) - Detroit Pistons, 15. 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While his pass, dribble, shoot skill set has shined bright in spurts this season, it was Keels' defensive toughness that originally drew NBA scouts to the stocky 18-year-old guard. The Mavericks come to mind, as Doncic hasn't quite had a lob threat and rim protector like Williams since playing with Edy Tavares in Real Madrid. Judging from all the draft boards out there, fellow Blue Devil rookie AJ Griffin also looks like a probable lottery selection or, at the very least, a surefire first-rounder. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 1 in the 2022 NBA Draft. The fact that we're not talking about him as the sure-fire No. 1 overall pick. Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet. The 6-foot-10. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 42 overall. 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