2022 NBA Draft: Magic Draft Paolo Banchero, Suns Select Baylor Stud
Magic Land First Pick
The Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero from Duke University with the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Banchero, a 6-foot-10 forward, was widely considered the top prospect in this year's draft. He averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game for the Blue Devils last season.
Thunder Draft Chet Holmgren
The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Chet Holmgren from Gonzaga University with the second overall pick. Holmgren, a 7-foot-1 center, is considered one of the most promising young players in the NBA. He averaged 14.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks per game for the Bulldogs last season.
Suns Projected to Take Baylor Stud
The Phoenix Suns are projected to select Jeremy Sochan from Baylor University with the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Sochan, a 6-foot-9 forward, is considered a versatile player who can play multiple positions. He averaged 9.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game for the Bears last season.
Other Notable Picks
Other notable picks in the 2022 NBA Draft include:
- Jaden Ivey, guard, Purdue University (No. 5 overall, Detroit Pistons)
- Shaedon Sharpe, guard, Kentucky Wildcats (No. 7 overall, Portland Trail Blazers)
- TyTy Washington, guard, Kentucky Wildcats (No. 8 overall, New Orleans Pelicans)
- Dyson Daniels, guard, G League Ignite (No. 8 overall, New Orleans Pelicans)
- Ousmane Dieng, forward, New Zealand Breakers (No. 11 overall, New York Knicks)
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