Consensus Mock Draft: Smith holding strong as likely No. 1 | NBA.com

2022-06-18 23:05:34 By : Ms. Bernice Lau

In the latest update, the top 3 picks are becoming clear, while several players are seeing their stock rise with less than a week until Draft night.

Dyson Daniels, who spent last season with G League Ignite, has seen his name rise on the various mock drafts. (Photo by Jack Arent/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Some notes in our second look before the 2022 NBA Draft, where the Orlando Magic are on the clock with the No. 1 pick.

Remember, the Consensus Mock Draft is a compilation of the best mock drafts around the web. We bring them together to provide a solid estimate of how the Draft could play out (Last update: June 18, 5:20 p.m. ET):

No. 7 (Trail Blazers): Dyson Daniels (5)

No. 11 (Knicks): A.J. Griffin (5)

Most common (above): Pick at which the player is most commonly projected, with number of mock drafts in parentheses. For example, Jabari Smith is projected to go 1st in 10 of the 12 mock drafts listed below.

Top 14 (below): To calculate the consensus, we award 14 points for every mock draft in which the player went first overall, 13 for second, continuing to one point for the final lottery pick. The player with the highest point total represents the top overall selection, which is as follows:

Auburn | Position: F | Height: 6-10 | Prospect profile Status: Freshman Most Common: 1 (10)

Has the size and length and picture-perfect shot to become an elite scorer and the versatility on defense to become a two-way star.

Gonzaga | Position: F/C | Height: 7-0 | Prospect profile Status: Freshman Most Common: 2 (9)

His length and size make him an elite shot blocker on defense, but his skinny frame could hurt him against larger post players.

Duke | Position: F | Height: 6-10 | Prospect profile Status: Freshman Most Common: 3 (11)

His size and athletic ability make him a perfect fit in today’s NBA. Should be able to contribute right away and eventually progress into a perennial All-Star.

Purdue | Position: G | Height: 6-4 | Prospect profile Status: Sophomore Most Common: 4 (11)

Ultra-athletic guard in the mold of Ja Morant, he can create his own shot with a quick first step. Will need to improve defensively to become elite.

Iowa | Position: F | Height: 6-8 | Prospect profile Status: Sophomore Most Common: 5 (6)

Good decision maker with the intelligence and athleticism to become a reliable defender on either big men or wings. Has steady jump shot that should improve with time.

Kentucky | Position: SG | Height: 6-6 | Prospect profile Status: Freshman Most Common: 7 (4)

Athletic wing who can make a difference on both ends, with finishes around the rim and a reliable jump shot. Sat his freshman year at Kentucky, so the year layoff could affect his transition.

Arizona | Position: SG | Height: 6-6 | Prospect profile Status: Sophomore Most Common: 6 (3)

A willing shooter who established himself as one of the nation’s best shooters off the catch. His skillset should translate well to the NBA, where spacing should help him get his shot.

G League Ignite | Position: G/F | Height: 6-6 | Prospect profile Status: G League Most Common: 7 (5)

Australian playmaker who — like fellow countryman Josh Giddey — is an above-average passer with court vision and desire to facilitate for teammates; lockdown defender at the other end.

Wisconsin | Position: SG | Height: 6-5 | Prospect profile Status: Sophomore Most Common: 10 (7)

A guard who likes to work in the paint, Davis has a midrange game that could translate well to the NBA. Has shown the desire and passion to become solid defender.

Duke | Position: G/F | Height: 6-6 | Prospect profile Status: Freshman Most Common: 11 (5)

One of the best scorers in the Draft, thanks to an arsenal of moves and a solid midrange game. He has the wingspan and size to become a lockdown defender.

Memphis | Position: C | Height: 6-11 | Prospect profile Status: Freshman Most Common: 9 (4)

Young talent with big upside, a physically gifted big man who can finish around the rim. Potential to become top defender who can protect the rim and defend the pick-and-roll.

Baylor | Position: F | Height: 6-8 | Prospect profile Status: Freshman Most Common: 9 (3)

His abilities on the defensive end make him a unique option; his versatility gives him the chance to contribute immediately as a position-less big man.

Duke | Position: C | Height: 7-2 | Prospect profile Status: Sophomore Most Common: 13 (5)

Physical specimen with an absurd 9-foot-9 standing reach and great mobility for his dimensions that allowed him to be a force around the basket on both ends for most of his sophomore season.

New Zealand Breakers (NZ) | Position: F | Height: 6-10 | Prospect profile Status: International Most Common: 12 (4)

Intriguing wing with great size, potential as a shot maker, and fluidity with the ball who faced a steep learning curve in his first season playing outside of France.

Last update: June 18, 5:20 p.m. ET

1. Jabari Smith 2. Chet Holmgren 3. Paolo Banchero 4. Jaden Ivey 5. Keegan Murray 6. Bennedict Mathurin 7. Dyson Daniels 8. Shaedon Sharpe 9. Jalen Duren 10. Johnny Davis 11. A.J. Griffin 12. Ousmane Dieng 13. Jeremy Sochan 14. Ochai Agbaji

1. Jabari Smith 2. Chet Holmgren 3. Paolo Banchero 4. Jaden Ivey 5. Bennedict Mathurin 6. Keegan Murray 7. Shaedon Sharpe 8. Dyson Daniels 9. Ousmane Dieng 10. Johnny Davis 11. Jalen Duren 12. Jeremy Sochan 13. A.J. Griffin 14. Ochai Agbaji

1. Jabari Smith 2. Chet Holmgren 3. Paolo Banchero 4. Jaden Ivey 5. Shaedon Sharpe 6. Keegan Murray 7. Jeremy Sochan 8. Bennedict Mathurin 9. A.J. Griffin 10. Johnny Davis 11. Jalen Duren 12. Dyson Daniels 13. Mark Williams 14. Ousmane Dieng

1. Jabari Smith 2. Paolo Banchero 3. Chet Holmgren 4. Keegan Murray 5. Jaden Ivey 6. Johnny Davis 7. Dyson Daniels 8. Shaedon Sharpe 9. Jeremy Sochan 10. Bennedict Mathurin 11. Mark Williams 12. A.J. Griffin 13. Jalen Duren 14. Ousmane Dieng

1. Jabari Smith 2. Chet Holmgren 3. Paolo Banchero 4. Jaden Ivey 5. Shaedon Sharpe 6. Keegan Murray 7. Dyson Daniels 8. Bennedict Mathurin 9. Jeremy Sochan 10. Malaki Branham 11. A.J. Griffin 12. Johnny Davis 13. Jalen Duren 14. Tari Eason

1. Jabari Smith 2. Chet Holmgren 3. Paolo Banchero 4. Jaden Ivey 5. Keegan Murray 6. Bennedict Mathurin 7. Dyson Daniels 8. Shaedon Sharpe 9. Jalen Duren 10. Johnny Davis 11. Malaki Branham 12. A.J. Griffin 13. Mark Williams 14. Ochai Agbaji

1. Jabari Smith 2. Chet Holmgren 3. Paolo Banchero 4. Jaden Ivey 5. Keegan Murray 6. Shaedon Sharpe 7. A.J. Griffin 8. Bennedict Mathurin 9. Jalen Duren 10. Johnny Davis 11. Dyson Daniels 12. Jeremy Sochan 13. Mark Williams 14. Ochai Agbaji

1. Chet Holmgren 2. Jabari Smith 3. Paolo Banchero 4. Jaden Ivey 5. Keegan Murray 6. Shaedon Sharpe 7. Bennedict Mathurin 8. A.J. Griffin 9. Jalen Duren 10. Ochai Agbaji 11. Johnny Davis 12. Dyson Daniels 13. Mark Williams 14. Malaki Branham

1. Jabari Smith 2. Chet Holmgren 3. Paolo Banchero 4. Jaden Ivey 5. Dyson Daniels 6. Jeremy Sochan 7. Keegan Murray 8. A.J. Griffin 9. Bennedict Mathurin 10. Shaedon Sharpe 11. TyTy Washington Jr. 12. Ousmane Dieng 13. Johnny Davis 14. Ochai Agbaji

1. Jabari Smith 2. Chet Holmgren 3. Paolo Banchero 4. Jaden Ivey 5. Keegan Murray 6. Shaedon Sharpe 7. Jalen Duren 8. Dyson Daniels 9. Bennedict Mathurin 10. Johnny Davis 11. A.J. Griffin 12. Ousmane Dieng 13. Mark Williams 14. Malaki Branham

1. Chet Holmgren 2. Jabari Smith 3. Paolo Banchero 4. Jaden Ivey 5. Shaedon Sharpe 6. Keegan Murray 7. Jeremy Sochan 8. Dyson Daniels 9. Johnny Davis 10. Jalen Duren 11. A.J. Griffin 12. Ousmane Dieng 13. Bennedict Mathurin 14. Malaki Branham

1. Jabari Smith 2. Chet Holmgren 3. Paolo Banchero 4. Jaden Ivey 5. Keegan Murray 6. Bennedict Mathurin 7. Dyson Daniels 8. Shaedon Sharpe 9. Jeremy Sochan 10. Johnny Davis 11. A.J. Griffin 12. Mark Williams 13. Jalen Duren 14. Ousmane Dieng

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