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2022 NBA Mock Draft: What is going to happen on June 23?

By Mark Wessol

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: RJ Barrett poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted with the third overall pick by the New York Knicks during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: RJ Barrett poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted with the third overall pick by the New York Knicks during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Kansas Jayhawks, Ochai Agbaji
Ochai Agbaji, Kansas Jayhawks. (Photo by Bob Donnan/USA TODAY Sports) – New York Knicks /

Pick Analysis. SF. 14. 156. Scouting Report. Kansas. Ochai Agbaji. player

The Cavaliers had an unexpectedly solid season, thanks to the emergence of All-Star Darius Garland. Although it ended a little iffy, they should continue to build on what they have brewing.

I have Ochai Agabji as a day one contributor. He’s an elite defender, has an efficient and quick release 3-point jump shot, has impressive athleticism, and displayed individual progression over four years at Kansas.

He is on the “older” side of rookies at 22 years of age, but to me, that means he is mature and isn’t afraid of the moment, as he has played in so many games already. Cleveland would get a good one here.

Tari Eason. 170. PF. LSU. 15. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

This is a pick I am fairly confident the Hornets will shop and eventually trade before their time on the clock is up. They are in need of a center and will look to either obtain one later in the draft or attach the No. 15 pick in a trade offer for one.

Tari Eason is a two-way prospect and can help on defense with his length and size. Eason is capable of hitting threes with underrated ball handling skills.

His athleticism shouldn’t go unnoticed, either. In fact, I believe that is the most intriguing part of his game. The way he can get to the basket and finish effortlessly already looks NBA-ready and should translate well.

Look for a team to come in here and “reach” for Eason.

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