2022 NBA Draft Guide

With so much excellent draft coverage, by people who focus on prospects 24/7/365, I decided to leave it to the experts unless I thought I could come up with something unique to bring to the table. Well, a little dose of paternity leave has left a bit of time to actually dig into the prospects and come up with something that seems as though it will have some utility. I have decided to focus my attention on finding the most "similar" players to the current prospects from both a measurements and statistical perspective, and then use that to inform our player projections. 

Measurements

I find that it can be fairly difficult to get a decent read on just how big/small a prospect is by using measurements alone. So, say I tell you that Johnny Davis is 6'4.25" with a 6'8.25" wingspan and weighs in at 196 pounds. This might give you a decent picture of his size, but it's still difficult to envision how it would look on an NBA floor. Now, say I tell you that the most similar sized players to Johnny are John Wall, Ayo Dosunmu, Reggie Bullock, and Tim Hardaway Jr. I think this gives you a much better idea of exactly how this player will look, size-wise, on an NBA court next season, So, what I have done here is to take the measurements for each player in the 2022 draft class and compare to all current players in our database to find the most similarly sized players. We then take each of the similar players matchup data from the NBA website to get their average defensive matchup position (1 for PG, 2 for SG, etc.) and from that, we can anticipate who the draftee is most likely to defend at the NBA level. In Johnny's case, he comes in at a 2.0 defensively, which is what we would typically expect of a player who primarily guards Point Guards and Shooting Guards. So if you are drafting Johnny Davis with the hopes that he can be your primary perimeter stopper, you might want to rethink that as he likely comes in a bit undersized to guard opposing 3's, let alone switch across a wide swath of positions.

Statistical

This is a little more straight-forward and simply involves taking each NCAA player's advanced stats, and compares them to all NBA players college seasons since 2010 to find the most similar players. The offensive stats used were O-PRPG, 2P%, 3P%, FG%, Close 2%, Far 2%, Far2Ar, Close2Ar, DunkAr, 3PAr, FTAr, FT%, , PER, TS%, EFG%, ORB%, AST%, TOV%, USG%, and OBPM. Defensive stats used were DRB%, STL%, BLK%, and DBPM, Foul Rate, DRtg, D-PRPG (all stats from https://barttorvik.com/). For example, we take Jeremy Sochan, run his stats against all the other college seasons in our database, and find that the most similar offensive seasons (same age) come out as Justise Winslow, Khris Middleton, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Tyler Dorsey, and Kelly Oubre, while the most similar defensive seasons (same age) are Justice Winslow, Otto Porter Jr., Kelly Oubre, Robert Covington, and Al-Farouq Aminu. Hmmm. Thats some pretty good defensive company, while the offense....might need some work, but the potential is there. 

We then use the 20 (10 same age, 10 any age) most similar offensive players and calculate their career 3year RAPM average to get an offensive rating for the players, and then do the same using each players 20 most similar defensive players, which we combine to get the players +- estimate. Now, due to this likely suffering from small sample-size issues, I then combined it with Kevin Pelton's Statistical draft rankings as well as a mix of Top 100 rankings ESPN and Hollinger) to get our Crafted NBA draft Ranking. I believe that it is important to get a "scout's perspective" on the players, as the stats alone cannot see context around the player's individual situations, be they advantageous or not.

2022 Crafted NBA Draft Rankings

Tier 1

1. Jabari Smith

Age: 19.1

+-: 1st

Pelton: 6th

Top 100: 1st

Offensive Comps: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kevin Hervey, Nick Johnson, R.J. Hunter, Brandon Ingram, C.J. McCollum, Jordan Adams, Malik Monk, James Young, Bradley Beal, Jayson Tatum, Grant Riller, Tyler Dorsey

Defensive Comps: Gordon Hayward, Mason Plumlee, Obi Toppin, Jonathan Isaac, Anthony Bennett, Jonathan Isaac, Miles Bridges, Kyle Anderson, Justise Winslow, Terrence Jones, Vernon Carey Jr., Day'Ron Sharpe, Wendell Carter Jr.

Anthropometric Comps: Isaiah Todd, Kai Jones, Aaron Gordon, Sam Dekker, JaMychal Green, Ben Simmons, Danilo Gallinari

Defensive Position: PF

Tier 2

2. Chet Holmgren

Age: 20.1

+-: 5th

Pelton: 1st

Top 100: 2nd

Offensive Comps: Obi Toppin, Kim English, Dylan Windler, Doug McDermott, TJ Leaf, Justin Patton, Ben McLemore, Doron Lamb, Joe Wieskamp, Deandre Ayton, Isaiah Canaan, Glenn Robinson III, Trey Murphy III

Defensive Comps: Neemias Queta, Udoka Azubuike, Cole Aldrich, Chinanu Onuaku, Anthony Davis, Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach Collins, Nerlens Noel, Joel Embiid, Mohamed Bamba, Myles Turner, DeMarcus Cousins, Vernon Carey Jr., Isaiah Jackson

Anthropometric Comps: Alex Len, JT Thor, Jalen McDaniels, Nerlens Noel, Tony Snell, Robin Lopez, Deandre Ayton

Defensive Position: PF

Tier 3

3. Jaden Ivey

Age: 20.4

+-: 9th

Pelton: 26th

Top 100: 4th

Offensive Comps: Grayson Allen, Olivier Hanlan, Isaiah Thomas, Orlando Johnson, C.J. McCollum, Isaiah Thomas, Jordan Clarkson, Justin James, Isaiah Canaan, Damian Lillard, Ray McCallum, Orlando Johnson, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Khris Middleton

Defensive Comps: Allen Crabbe, Brandon Ingram, Davon Reed, Shelvin Mack, Robert Woodard II, Joe Wieskamp, Reggie Jackson, Travis Leslie, Tony Carr, Pat Connaughton, Caris LeVert, Kevin Huerter, Moritz Wagner, Josh Okogie

Anthropometric Comps: John Wall, Ayo Donsunmu, Jarrett Culver, Terence Davis, Derrick Rose, Bruce Brown

Defensive Position: SG

4. Keegan Murray

Age: 21.8

+-: 10th

Pelton: 3rd

Top 100: 5th

Offensive Comps: Doug McDermott, Luka Garza, Frank Kaminsky, Alec Peters, Mikal Bridges, Luke Kennard, Alec Peters, De'Andre Hunter, John Jenkins, Josh Hart, Obi Toppin, Jacob Evans III, R.J. Hunter, P.J. Hairston

Defensive Comps: Luka Garza, Grant Williams, Frank Kaminsky, Luka Garza, Derrick Williams, Jakob Poeltl, Obi Toppin, Chuma Okeke, Bobby Portis, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, PJ Washington, Devin Vassell, Udoka Azubuike, Daniel Oturu

Anthropometric Comps: John Collins, Tobias Harris, Corey Kispert, Harrison Barnes, Jordan Nwora

Defensive Position: PF

5. Paolo Banchero

Age: 19.6

+-: 4th

Pelton: 25th

Top 100: 3rd

Offensive Comps: Kyle Kuzma, Dillon Brooks, Darius Johnson-Odom, Josh Jackson, Jayson Tatum, James Bouknight, Brandon Ingram, Bruce Brown, Jarrett Culver, C.J. McCollum, R.J. Hunter, Quincy Miller, Tobias Harris

Defensive Comps: Vincent Edwards, Glen Rice, Tobias Harris, Miles Bridges, Bradley Beal, Tobias Harris, Kevon Looney, Jayson Tatum, Marvin Bagley III, Cade Cunningham, Keldon Johnson, Chuma Okeke, Tyler Honeycutt, Jarrett Allen

Anthropometric Comps: Julius Randle, Blake Griffin, Omer Yurtseven, Zeke Nnaji, Al Horford, Ben Simmons, Juancho Hernangomez

Defensive Position: PF/C

6. Dyson Daniels

Age: 19.2

Pelton: 7th

Top 100: 8th

Anthropometric Comps: Dylan Windler, Tony Snell, Alec Burks, Cody Martin, Jarrett Culver

Defensive Position: SG

Tier 4

7. Tari Eason

Age: 21.1

+-: 2nd

Pelton: 5th

Top 100: 13th

Offensive Comps: Richaun Holmes, Damion James, Anthony Bennett, Jared Sullinger, PJ Washington, Reggie Perry, Mfiondu Kabengele, Daniel Oturu, Caleb Swanigan, Domantas Sabonis, Gordon Hayward, Ben Bentil, Jalen Smith

Defensive Comps: Jae Crowder, Otto Porter, Willie Cauley-Stein, Xavier Tillman, Otto Porter, Xavier Tillman, Jared Sullinger, Jarrett Culver, Cody Zeller, Dakari Johnson, Terrence Jones, Chris Singleton, Franz Wagner, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

Anthropometric Comps: Isaiah Todd, Jerami Grant, JaMychal Green, Isaiah Roby, Sam Dekker, De'Andre Hunter

Defensive Position: PF

8. Jeremy Sochan

Age: 19.1

+-: 13th

Pelton: 8th

Top 100: 9th

Offensive Comps: Tyler Dorsey, Khris Middleton, Kelly Oubre, Justise Winslow, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Keldon Johnson, JT Thor, Cassius Stanley, Stanley Johnson, Bradley Beal

Defensive Comps: Kelly Oubre, Justise Winslow, Al-Farouq Aminu, Mitch McGary, Montrezl Harrell, Mitch McGary, Anthony Bennett, Aaron Gordon, Otto Porter, Kyle Anderson, Zeke Nnaji, Terrence Jones, Stanley Johnson

Anthropometric Comps: Moritz Wagner, Mike Muscala, Harrison Barnes, Cody Zeller, Georges Niang, LeBron James, Franz Wagner

Defensive Position: PF

9. Benedict Mathurin

Age: 20.0

+-: 45th

Pelton: 9th

Top 100: 6th

Offensive Comps: Anthony Brown, Rodney Hood, Kyle Singler, Brandon Ingram, Frank Jackson, Tyler Dorsey, Sam Dekker, Tyler Harvey, Will Barton, Gary Harris, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Justin Wright-Foreman, Tyler Lydon, Joseph Young

Defensive Comps: Isaiah Thomas, Jeffery Taylor, Tim Hardaway Jr, Moses Moody, Jabari Bird, Vince Edwards, Immanuel Quickley, Khris Middleton, Ayo Dosunmu, Saddiq Bey, Saddiq Bey, Wade Baldwin IV, Darius Morris, Carsen Edwards

Anthropometric Comps: Spencer Dinwiddie, David Duke Jr., Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Romeo Langford, Klay Thompson, Royce ONeale

Defensive Position: SG

10. Walker Kessler

Age: 20.9

+-: 3rd

Pelton: 2nd

Top 100: 28th

Offensive Comps: Branden Dawson, Patrick Patterson, Vernon Macklin, Kessler Edwards, Glenn Robinson III, Kessler Edwards, Paul Reed, Dylan Windler, Richaun Holmes, Josh Hart, Moritz Wagner, Luka Garza, Montrezl Harrell

Defensive Comps: Jeff Withey, Nerlens Noel, Jaren Jackson Jr., Anthony Davis, John Henson, Chinanu Onuaku, Gorgui Dieng, Willie Cauley-Stein, Robert Williams, Xavier Tillman, Jalen Smith, Solomon Alabi

Anthropometric Comps: Naz Reid, Alex Len, Brook Lopez, Tony Bradley, Udoka Azubuike, Ivica Zubac, Joel Embiid

Defensive Position: C

11. Mark Williams

Age: 20.5

+-: 16th

Pelton: 22nd

Top 100: 12th

Offensive Comps: Brandon Clarke, TJ Leaf, Jon Diebler, Josh Harrellson, T.J. Warren, Mikal Bridges, Dylan Windler, Doug McDermott, Udoka Azubuike, Obi Toppin, Sterling Brown, Josh Hart, Quincy Acy, Alec Peters, D.J. Wilson

Defensive Comps: Wendell Carter Jr., Onyeka Okongwu, Jordan Bell, Robert Williams, A.J. Hammons, Mfiondu Kabengele, Daniel Oturu, Willie Cauley-Stein, Ed Davis, Xavier Tillman, Jalen Smith, Brice Johnson, Pascal Siakam, Udoka Azubuike, Robert Williams

Anthropometric Comps: JaVale McGee, Alex Len, Rudy Gobert, Moses Brown, Willie Cauley-Stein

Defensive Position: C

12. Shaedon Sharpe

Age: 19.1

Pelton: 14th 

Top 100: 7th

Anthropometric Comps: Hamidou Diallo, Tony Snell, Ayo Dosunmu, Dylan Windler, John Wall

Defensive Position: SG/SF

13. A.J. Griffin

Age: 18.8

+-: 34th

Pelton: 4th

Top 100: 10th

Offensive Comps: Damyean Dotson, Trey Murphy III, Pat Connaughton, Isaiah Livers, D.J. Wilson, John Jenkins, Corey Kispert, Devin Booker, Omari Spellman, Saddiq Bey, T.J. Warren, Trey Murphy III, Nik Stauskas, Gary Trent Jr., Terrence Ross

Defensive Comps: Tony Carr, Kevin Huerter, Semi Ojeleye, Shelvin Mack, Travis Leslie, Vince Edwards, Brandon Ingram, Romeo Langford, Andrew Wiggins, Allen Crabbe, Kevin Huerter, Jamal Murray, Glenn Robinson III, Joe Harris

Anthropometric Comps: Jaylen Brown, Tobias Harris, Corey Kispert, Jordan Nwora, Justise Winslow, Justin Holiday, Bogdan Bogdanovic

Defensive Position: SF

14. Johnny Davis

+-: 6th

Pelton: 33rd

Top 100: 19th

Offensive Comps: Tim Hardaway Jr., James Bouknight, Dwayne Bacon, Chandler Hutchison, C.J. McCollum, Terry Rozier, Klay Thompson, Jordan Clarkson, Kevin Murphy, Jeffery Taylor, Justin Anderson, Harrison Barnes

Defensive Comps: Royce White, CJ Elleby, Jarnell Stokes, Jordan Nwora, Dwight Powell, Jordan Nwora, Filip Petrusev, Jamaal Franklin, Kyle Anderson, Greg Monroe, Jaron Blossomgame, Ivan Rabb, Pascal Siakam

Anthropometric Comps: John Wall, Ayo Dosunmu, Reggie Bullock, Tim Hardaway Jr., Dylan Windler

Defensive Position: PG/SG

Tier 5

15. Kennedy Chandler

Age: 19.8

+-: 39th

Pelton: 11th

Top 100: 18th

Offensive Comps: Armon Johnson, Kira Lewis Jr., Jaylen Hands, Trey Burke, Nigel Williams-Goss, Coby White, Scottie Barnes, Cameron Payne, Ayo Dosunmu, Nico Mannion, Brandon Knight, Tremont Waters, D'Angelo Russell

Defensive Comps: Darrun Hilliard, E'Twaun Moore, Jared Butler, Miles McBride, Ty Jerome, Miles McBride, Xavier Henry, John Wall, Sam Dekker, Jacob Evans III, Devin Booker, Tyler Ulis, Jaden Springer, Ben McLemore, Glen Rice

Anthropometric Comps: Mike Conley, Monte Morris, D.J. Augustin, Grant Riller, Patty Mills, Ish Smith, Darius Garland

Defensive Position: PG

16. E.J. Liddell

Age: 21.5

+-: 15th

Pelton: 30th

Top 100: 14th

Offensive Comps: James Anderson, Reggie Perry, Alec Burks, Sindarius Thornwell, PJ Washington, Alize Johnson, Chandler Parsons, Mike Muscala, Larry Nance Jr., Marcus Morris, Neemias Queta, Solomon Hill, Orlando Johnson, Montrezl Harrell

Defensive Comps: Luka Garza, Frank Kaminsky, Luka Garza, Andrew Nicholson, Grant Williams,Cory Jefferson, Nick Richards, Jaron Blossomgame, Richaun Holmes, Jae Crowder, Glen Rice, Isaiah Roby

Anthropometric Comps: Stanley Johnson, Markieff Morris, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Jae Crowder, Al Horford, Matisse Thybulle

Defensive Position: PF

17. Kendall Brown

Age: 19.1

+-: 21st

Pelton: 21st

Top 100: 22nd

Offensive Comps: Robert Williams, Eric Paschall, Jake Layman, Desmond Bane, Wes Johnson, Georges Niang, Tyler Lydon, Ben McLemore, Isaiah Canaan, Otto Porter, Justin Patton, Frank Jackson, Doron Lamb, Xavier Henry

Defensive Comps: J.P. Tokoto, Kris Joseph, Kadeem Allen, Harrison Barnes, Harrison Barnes, De'Aaron Fox, Josh Okogie, Jordan Hamilton, Khris Middleton, Bruce Brown, Jahmi'us Ramsey, Tyrell Terry, Tyler Herro, Josh Green

Anthropometric Comps: Kessler Edwards, Joe Weiskamp, Tony Snell, Reggie Bullock, Cameron Johnson, Luka Doncic

Defensive Position: SF/PF

18. Trevor Keels

Age: 18.8

+-: 18th

Pelton: 16th

Top 100: 26th

Offensive Comps: Devon Hall, Donovan Mitchell, Chris Duarte, Terrico White, Zach LaVine, Jacob Evans III, Quinndary Weatherspoon, Lonnie Walker IV, Justin Jackson, Cory Joseph, Aaron Nesmith, Tim Hardaway Jr, Terry Rozier

Defensive Comps: Jerian Grant, Austin Rivers, Darius Johnson-Odom, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Shabazz Napier, Lonnie Walker IV, Patrick McCaw, Frank Jackson, Cassius Winston, Shake Milton, Anthony Brown, James Young, Tyler Dorsey, Isaiah Canaan

Anthropometric Comps: Marcus Smart, Elijah Hughes, Eric Gordon, James Harden, Jordan Nwora

Defensive Position: SG/SF

19. Josh Minott

Age: 20.4

+-: 26th

Pelton: 20th

Top 100: 25th

Offensive Comps: Xavier Tillman, Andre Roberson, Sim Bhullar, Chuma Okeke, Josh Hart, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Kenrich Williams, Terrence Jones

Defensive Comps: Chuma Okeke, Kenrich Williams, Grant Williams, Keita Bates-Diop, Terrence Jones, Killian Tillie, Josh Jackson, JaKarr Sampson

Anthropometric Comps: Tony Snell, Dylan Windler, Jalen McDaniels, Kessler Edwards, Alex Len

Defensive Position: SF/PF

20. Peyton Watson

Age-: 19.7

+-: 18th

Pelton: 19th

Top 100: 35th

Offensive Comps: Naji Marshall, Solomon Hill, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Justin Anderson, Zylan Cheatham

Defensive Comps: Jae Crowder, Denzel Valentine, Paul George, Joel Ayayi, Jalen Suggs, JaMychal Green, Josh Jackson

Anthropometric Comps: Kessler Edwards, Herbert Jones, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Trey Murphy III, JT Thor, Andrew Wiggins

Defensive Position: SF

21. Kenneth Lofton Jr.

Age: 19.9

+-: 11th

Pelton: 28th

Top 100: 46th

Offensive Comps: Alec Burks, Khris Middleton, Kawhi Leonard, Tony Wroten, Reggie Perry, Draymond Green

Defensive Comps: Jared Sullinger, Deandre Ayton, Justin Champagnie, Kawhi Leonard, Royce O'Neale, Domantas Sabonis

Anthropometric Comps: Andre Drummond, Alex Len, Xavier Tillman, Nikola Vucevic, Udoka Azubuike

Defensive Position: C

22. Jabari Walker

Age: 19.9

+-: 35th

Pelton: 13th

Top 100: 51st

Offensive Comps: Stanley Johnson, Jarell Martin, Jaron Blossomgame, Kelly Oubre, Chris Singleton, Jarrell Brantley, Jeffery Taylor, Victor Oladipo, Jamaal Franklin, Josh Okogie, KZ Okpala, Mike Muscala, Ben Bentil

Defensive Comps: Domantas Sabonis, Joel Bolomboy, Caleb Swanigan, Arsalan Kazemi, Ivan Rabb, Daniel Hamilton, Tyler Bey, Royce White, Reggie Perry, Jordan Williams, Caleb Swanigan, Jamaal Franklin, Filip Petrusev

Anthropometric Comps: Joe Ingles, Khris Middleton, Dorian Finney-Smith, Sam Hauser, JaMychal Green

Defensive Position: SF

Tier 7 (Swing Away!)

23. Gabriele Procida

Age: 20.1

Pelton: 15th

Top 100: 41st

Anthropometric Comps: Spencer Dinwiddie, David Duke Jr., Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Romeo Langford, Klay Thompson, Royce ONeale

Defensive Position: SG

24. Ousmane Dieng

Age: 19.1

Pelton: 49th

Top 100: 16th

Anthropometric Comps: Paul George, Isaiah Todd, Sam Dekker, Isaiah Roby, JaMychal Green, Juancgo Hernangomez, Michael Porter Jr.

Defensive Position: PF

Tier 8

25. Jake LaRavia

Age: 20.6

+-: 31st

Pelton: 29th

Top 100: 24th

Offensive Comps: Evan Mobley, Bruno Fernando, Chandler Parsons, Wendell Carter Jr., Isaiah Roby, Solomon Hill, Neemias Queta, Darrun Hilliard, Marcus Morris, Isaiah Canaan, Markieff Morris, Victor Oladipo, Xavier Tillman, Kelly Olynyk

Defensive Comps: Bruce Brown, Klay Thompson, Kadeem Allen, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Solomon Hill, Klay Thompson, Allen Crabbe, J.P. Tokoto, Kris Joseph, Dominique Jones, Jimmy Butler, Ryan Kelly, Joe Harris, Patrick Patterson, Kadeem Allen

Anthropometric Comps: Solomon Hill, Harrison Barnes, Georges Niang, Lance Stephenson, Lamar Stevens

Defensive Position: SF

26. Keon Ellis

Age: 22.5

+-: 36th

Pelton: 17th

Top 100: 52nd

Offensive Comps: Tyler Lydon, Kessler Edwards, Eric Paschall, Joe Wieskamp, Jake Layman, Jae Crowder, Ryan Kelly, Kim English, Terance Mann, Anthony Brown, Sterling Brown, Solomon Hill, Marcus Denmon, Skylar Mays

Defensive Comps: Donte DiVincenzo, Khyri Thomas, Patrick McCaw, Travis Leslie, Jimmy Butler, Jake Layman, Desmond Bane, Markel Brown, Davon Reed, Norman Powell, Lamar Patterson, Terance Mann, Tyrone Wallace, Josh Richardson, Chris Duarte

Anthropometric Comps: Isaiah Joe, Dennis Schroder, Will Barton, Jeremy Lamb, Monte Morris

Defensive Position: SG

27. Christian Braun

Age: 21.2

+-: 37th

Pelton: 12th

Top 100: 19th

Offensive Comps: Georges Niang, Anthony Brown, Solomon Hill, Sterling Brown, Wes Johnson, Josh Hart, Jevon Carter, Terance Mann, Kessler Edwards, Davon Reed, Allen Crabbe, Jacob Evans III, Jerome Robinson, Melvin Frazier

Defensive Comps: Cade Cunningham, Da'Sean Butler, Isaiah Livers, Bruce Brown, Sterling Brown, Allen Crabbe, Jake Layman, Ayo Dosunmu, Rui Hachimura, Denzel Valentine, Chris Duarte, Klay Thompson, Jimmy Butler, Ryan Kelly, Dominique Jones

Anthropometric Comps: Quentin Grimes, Josh Hart, Gordon Hayward, Kenyon Martin Jr., Brandon Clarke, Chris Duarte

Defensive Position: SF

28. David Roddy

Age: 21.2

+-: 12th

Pelton: 27th

Top 100: 38th

Offensive Comps: Josh Hart, Obi Toppin, Doug McDermott, Dylan Windler, Frank Kaminsky, Doug McDermott, Grant Riller, Terance Mann, Victor Oladipo, Darrun Hilliard, Xavier Tillman, Jerome Robinson, Isaiah Canaan, Jaron Blossomgame

Defensive Comps: Jakob Poeltl, Landry Fields, Robbie Hummel, Luka Garza, Romero Osby, Aaron White, DeAndre' Bembry, Glen Rice, Jae Crowder, Alec Peters, Joe Wieskamp, Jarnell Stokes, Frank Kaminsky, Doug McDermott

Anthropometric Comps: Paul Millsap, James Johnson, Kevin Love, Xavier Tillman Sr., Eric Paschall, P.J. Tucker

Defensive Position: PF/C

29. Ochai Agbaji

+-: 23rd

Pelton: 36th

Top 100: 23rd

Offensive Comps: Jeremy Lamb, Gary Harris, Jamal Murray, Kessler Edwards, Moritz Wagner, Marial Shayok, Davon Reed, C.J. Wilcox, Carrick Felix, Darrun Hilliard, George King, Jon Leuer, Darius Miller, Isaiah Livers, Marcus Thornton

Defensive Comps: Solomon Hill, Davon Reed, Jeffery Taylor, Jeremy Lamb, Travis Leslie, Terance Mann, Corey Kispert, Malcolm Brogdon, Markel Brown, Sam Merrill, Tyrone Wallace, Jabari Bird

Anthropometric Comps: Keldon Johnson, Norman Powell, Josh Green, Doug McDermott, Josh Christopher, Caleb Martin, Dejounte Murray

Defensive Position: SG

30. Christian Koloko

Age: 22.0

+-: 17th 

Pelton: 43rd

Top 100: 47th

Offensive Comps: Onyeka Okongwu, Xavier Tillman, Marvin Bagley III, Jordan Bell, Domantas Sabonis, Marcus Morris, Terance Mann, Jalen Smith, Kai Jones, Rui Hachimura, Montrezl Harrell, Quincy Acy, Josh Hart

Defensive Comps: Onyeka Okongwu, Steven Adams, Bernard James, Ekpe Udoh, A.J. Hammons, Solomon Alabi, Mfiondu Kabengele, Willie Cauley-Stein, Xavier Tillman, Jordan Bell, Terrence Jones, Alex Len, Adreian Payne, Brice Johnson, Jordan Mickey

Anthropometric Comps: Alex Len, Jaxson Hayes, Neemias Queta, Kai Jones, Anthony Davis, Isaiah Jackson

Defensive Position: C

31. Trevion Williams

Age: 21.8

+-: 7th

Pelton: 48th

Top 100: 55th

Offensive Comps: Evan Turner, Markelle Fultz, Ayo Dosunmu, Scottie Barnes, Nolan Smith, Draymond Green, Greivis Vasquez, Lamar Patterson, Russ Smith, Grant Riller, Cassius Winston, Michael Gbinije, Isaiah Canaan, Shabazz Napier

Defensive Comps: Brice Johnson, Domantas Sabonis, Arsalan Kazemi, Kyle Anderson, Nikola Vucevic, Chandler Hutchison, Frank Kaminsky, Kenneth Faried, Mike Muscala, Mason Plumlee, Damion James, Colton Iverson, Jerome Jordan, Dylan Windler

Anthropometric Comps: Xavier Tillman Sr., Paul Millsap, Alex Len, James Johnson, Udoka Azubuike

Defensive Position: PF/C

32. Julian Champagnie

Age: 21.0

+-: 29th

Pelton: 18th

Top 100: 37th

Offensive Comps: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Lonnie Walker IV, Harrison Barnes, Jabari Bird, Tim Hardaway Jr., Chris Duarte, C.J. Wilcox, Marial Shayok, Aaron Wiggins, Admiral Schofield, Buddy Hield, Devon Hall, Isaiah Cousins, Deandre Daniels

Defensive Comps: Aaron Wiggins, Jerami Grant, Keita Bates-Diop, Chris Duarte, Glen Rice, Chris Duarte, Quinndary Weatherspoon, Jake Layman, Justin Hamilton, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Tim Hardaway Jr., Caris LeVert, Ryan Kelly, Chandler Parsons

Anthropometric Comps: Dorian Finney-Smith, Thaddeus Young, Paul George, Joe Ingles, Gordon Hayward, Furkan Korkmaz

Defensive Position: SF

33. Blake Wesley

Age: 19.3

+-: 38th

Pelton: 20th

Top 100: 17th

Offensive Comps: Jerome Robinson, Jordan McRae, Russ Smith, Cole Anthony, Anthony Edwards, CJ Elleby, Lance Stephenson, Jaden McDaniels, Eric Paschall, Talen Horton-Tucker, Dejounte Murray, Carsen Edwards, Josh Christopher

Defensive Comps: Kim English, Roy Devyn Marble, Brandon Boston Jr., Archie Goodwin, Malachi Richardson, Hamidou Diallo, Nick Johnson, Tyrone Wallace, Will Barton, Isaiah Whitehead, Isaiah Canaan

Anthropometric Comps: Joshua Primo, James Bouknight, Aaron Wiggins, Derrick White, Ben McLemore

Defensive Position: PG/SG

34. Patrick Baldwin Jr.

Age: 19.6

Pelton: 10th

Top 100: 36th

Anthropometric Comps: Zach Collins, Mike Muscala, Moritz Wagner, Gorgui Dieng, Nathan Knight, Jarred Vanderbilt

Defensive Position: C

35. Ron Harper Jr.

Age: 23.2

+-: 19th

Pelton: 35th

Top 100: 56th

Offensive Comps: Malik Beasley, R.J. Hunter, Joe Harris, Tim Hardaway Jr, Brandon Ingram, Davon Reed, Anthony Brown, Kyle Singler, Carrick Felix, Jaron Blossomgame, Darius Johnson-Odom, Jeffery Taylor, Darrun Hilliard, George King

Defensive Comps: Admiral Schofield, Allen Crabbe, Robert Woodard II, Brandon Ingram, Kevin Huerter, Taurean Prince, Jake Layman, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Terance Mann, Tyrone Wallace, Norman Powell, Eric Paschall

Anthropometric Comps: Draymond Green, Stanley Johnson, Markieff Morris, Talen Horton-Tucker, Trey Lyles, Abdel Nader

Defensive Position: PF

36. Jaylin Williams

Age: 20.0

+-: 24th

Pelton: 51st

Top 100: 44th

Offensive Comps: Justin Anderson, Malcolm Lee, Isaiah Roby, DeAndre Liggins, Devin Ebanks, Chandler Hutchison, Victor Oladipo, Jeffery Taylor, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Cody Martin, Solomon Hill, Isaiah Canaan, Malcolm Lee, Jordan Clarkson

Defensive Comps: Andre Roberson, Tyler Bey, Noah Vonleh, Jamaal Franklin, Arsalan Kazemi, Daniel Hamilton, Bruno Fernando, Jordan Williams, Tyler Bey, Kawhi Leonard, Domantas Sabonis, Greg Monroe, Caleb Swanigan, Ivan Rabb

Anthropometric Comps: Nathan Knight, Daniel Gafford, Precious Achiuwa, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Bruno Fernando, Nicolas Batum, Jarred Vanderbilt

Defensive Position: C

37. Malaki Branham

Age: 19.1

+-: 46th

Pelton: 23rd

Top 100: 15th

Offensive Comps: Georges Niang, Davon Reed, Sterling Brown, Vincent Edwards, Malik Beasley,  Allen Crabbe, Sam Dekker, Gary Harris, Malik Monk, Justin Jackson, Xavier Henry, Frank Jackson, Jarrett Culver

Defensive Comps: Luke Kennard, Glenn Robinson III, Terrico White, Tyler Dorsey, Cameron Johnson, Corey Kispert, Collin Sexton, Shake Milton, Saddiq Bey, Tremont Waters, Lonnie Walker IV, Jared Butler, Ayo Dosunmu

Anthropometric Comps: Ayo Dosunmu, John Wall, Alec Burks, Cody Martin, Jarrett Culver, Dejounte Murray

Defensive Position: SG

38. Collin Gillespie

Age: 23

+-: 14th

Pelton: 40th

Top 100: 57th

Offensive Comps: C.J. Wilcox, Grayson Allen, Donte DiVincenzo, Devonte' Graham, Devon Hall, Devon Hall, Darrun Hilliard, Malcolm Brogdon, Isaiah Livers, Marcus Paige, Sterling Brown, Chris Duarte, Marcus Denmon

Defensive Comps: Sam Merrill, Marcus Zegarowski, Justin Jackson, Jimmy Butler, Monte Morris, Frank Mason III, Jeffery Taylor, Justinian Jessup, Pierre Jackson, Davon Reed, Payton Pritchard, Quinndary Weatherspoon

Anthropometric Comps: Cassius Winston, CJ McCollum, Jared Butler, Kyrie Irving, Ty Jerome, Chris Paul, Payton Pritchard

Defensive Position: PG/SG

39. Jaden Hardy

Age: 19.9

Pelton: 31st

Top 100: 33rd

Anthropometric Comps: John Wall, Jrue Holiday, Hamidou Diallo, Tim Hardaway Jr., Reggie Bullock, Royce O'Neale

Defensive Position: SG

40. Dalen Terry

Age: 19.9

+-: 45th

Pelton: 24th

Top 100: 20th

Offensive Comps: Vince Edwards, Shake Milton, Devonte' Graham, Devonte' Graham, Sam Merrill, Shake Milton, Tyler Herro, Marcus Zegarowski, Tyler Ulis, Payton Pritchard, Justin Jackson, Jeremy Lamb, Cory Joseph

Defensive Comps: De'Aaron Fox, Michael Gbinije, Kadeem Allen, J.P. Tokoto, Donte DiVincenzo, Harrison Barnes, Khris Middleton, Josh Okogie, Coby White, Jordan Hamilton, Tyler Herro, Josh Green, Scottie Barnes, Jahmi'us Ramsey

Anthropometric Comps: Tony Snell, Dylan Windler, Jalen McDaniels, Alec Burks, Cody Martin, Mikal Bridges

Defensive Position: SG/SF

41. Ryan Rollins

Age: 20

+-: 40th

Pelton: 38th

Top 100: 25th

Offensive Comps: Erick Green, Elijah Hughes, Dion Waiters, Darius Johnson-Odom, E'Twaun Moore, Dion Waiters, Dillon Brooks, Caris LeVert, Jordan Crawford, Gary Harris, Tre Mann, Terry Rozier, Quinndary Weatherspoon, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Patrick McCaw

Defensive Comps: Jawun Evans, Cole Anthony, Allen Crabbe, Wade Baldwin IV, Joe Wieskamp, Moritz Wagner, Caris LeVert, Reggie Jackson, Robert Woodard II, Solomon Hill, Lamar Patterson, Pat Connaughton, Jaylen Nowell, Quinndary Weatherspoon

Anthropometric Comps: Jason Preston, Jeremy Lamb, Avery Bradley, George Hill, Zach LaVine

Defensive Position: PG/SG

42. Jalen Williams

Age: 21.2

+-: 44th

Pelton: 37th

Top 100: 21st

Offensive Comps: Dion Waiters, Jerome Robinson, Demetrius Jackson, Shane Larkin, Marcus Paige, Jevon Carter, Nigel Williams-Goss, Dillon Brooks, Cody Martin, Grant Riller, DeAndre' Bembry, Shake Milton, Erick Green

Defensive Comps: Rodney Hood, Olivier Hanlan, Roy Devyn Marble, Cameron Johnson, Glenn Robinson III, Sam Merrill, Ray McCallum, Saben Lee, Cameron Johnson, Shake Milton, Elijah Hughes, Jordan McRae, Elfrid Payton, Terance Mann

Anthropometric Comps: Moses Moody, Robert Covington, Herbert Jones, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Davon Reed, Abdel Nader

Defensive Position: SF

43. Justin Lewis

Age: 20.2

+-: 26th

Pelton: 47th

Top 100: 32nd

Offensive Comps: Rashad Vaughn, Jabari Bird, CJ Elleby, Dwayne Bacon, Harrison Barnes, Jalen Harris, Josh Christopher, Jahmi'us Ramsey, Aaron Nesmith, Jaylen Nowell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jordan Hamilton

Defensive Comps: Mike Scott, Tyrone Wallace, Jaron Blossomgame, Larry Nance Jr., Jalen McDaniels, Kevon Looney, Tobias Harris, Daniel Hamilton, Jabari Parker, Julius Randle, Henry Ellenson, Jalen McDaniels, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Derrick Williams, CJ Elleby

Anthropometric Comps: OG Anunoby, Draymond Green, Naji Marshall, Precious Achiuwa, P.J. Washington

Defensive Position: PF

44. JD Davison

Age: 19.7

+-: 11th

Pelton: 34th

Top 100: 48th

Offensive Comps: Skylar Mays, Tyshawn Taylor, Kadeem Allen, Lorenzo Brown, Scottie Barnes, Scottie Barnes, Shabazz Napier, Marquis Teague, Eric Bledsoe, Jaden Springer, Saben Lee, Jalen Suggs, Nico Mannion, Lorenzo Brown

Defensive Comps: Joe Wieskamp, Joe Harris, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Anthony Edwards, Pat Connaughton, Allen Crabbe, Malik Beasley, Jawun Evans, Kevin Knox, Rashad Vaughn, Terance Mann, Dejounte Murray

Anthropometric Comps: Eric Bledsoe, Terry Rozier, Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving, Miles McBride, Patrick Beverley

Defensive Position: PG/SG

45. Orlando Robinson

Age: 22

+-: 8th

Pelton: 59th

Top 100: 60th

Offensive Comps: Orlando Johnson, C.J. McCollum, Jarrett Culver, Orlando Johnson, Landry Fields, Charles Jenkins, Jordan Clarkson, Iman Shumpert, Chandler Hutchison, Russ Smith, Travis Leslie, Darington Hobson, K.J. McDaniels

Defensive Comps: Miles Bridges, Branden Dawson, Obi Toppin, Keita Bates-Diop, Pascal Siakam, Jarnell Stokes, Jon Leuer, Nikola Vucevic, Cory Jefferson, Jae Crowder, Mason Plumlee, Brice Johnson, Ray Spalding

Anthropometric Comps: Derrick Favors, Alex Len, Nick Richards, Bobby Portis, Thomas Bryant, Dwight Howard

Defensive Position: C

46. Andrew Nembhard

Age: 22.4

+-: 30th

Pelton: 58th

Top 100: 42nd

Offensive Comps: Sam Merrill, Jordan Bone, Marcus Zegarowski, Denzel Valentine, Payton Pritchard, Desmond Bane, Joseph Young, Marcus Paige, Grayson Allen, Darius Miller, Monte Morris, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Cody Martin, Devon Hall, Georges Niang

Defensive Comps: Andy Rautins, Cory Joseph, Jordan Poole, Tre Jones, Joe Harris, Tyshawn Taylor, Nolan Smith, Darius Miller, Cassius Winston, Kris Joseph, Darrun Hilliard, Darius Johnson-Odom, Jon Diebler

Anthropometric Comps: Jahmi'us Ramsey, Luke Kennard, Jared Butler, Ty Jerome, Derrick Rose

Defensive Position: PG/SG

47. Dereon Seabron

Age: 22.1

+-: 32nd

Pelton: 54th

Top 100: 39th

Offensive Comps: Trevor Booker, Landry Fields, Josh Okogie, Draymond Green, Neemias Queta, Grant Williams, Victor Oladipo, Reggie Perry, Travis Leslie, Jordan Clarkson, Orlando Johnson, Greg Monroe, Mike Muscala

Defensive Comps: Damyean Dotson, Jason Preston, Pat Connaughton, Ja Morant, Justinian Jessup, Doug McDermott, Luke Babbitt, Alec Burks, Desmond Bane, Trey Murphy III, Ray McCallum, Dylan Windler, Damian Lillard, Justin James

Anthropometric Comps: Michael Carter-Williams, Delon Wright, Zach LaVine, Jason Preston, Jeremy Lamb, John Konchar, Lonzo Ball

Defensive Position: PG/SG

48. Wendell Moore Jr.

Age: 20.9

+-: 33rd

Pelton: 46th

Top 100: 27th

Offensive Comps: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Lonnie Walker IV, Chris Duarte, Damyean Dotson, Harrison Barnes, C.J. Wilcox, Admiral Schofield, Tim Hardaway Jr., Deandre Daniels, Marshon Brooks, Devon Hall, Elijah Hughes, Justin Harper, Buddy Hield

Defensive Comps: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Montrezl Harrell, Justise Winslow, Kelly Oubre, Mitch McGary, Ray Spalding, Derrick Caracter, Wes Johnson, Brice Johnson, JaJuan Johnson, Marcus Morris, Raiquan Gray, Adreian Payne, Lavoy Allen

Anthropometric Comps: Norman Powell, Josh Green, Taurean Prince, Khris Middleton, Josh Christopher, David Nwaba

Defensive Position: SF

49. Nikola Jovic

Age: 19.0

Pelton: 44th

Top 100: 30th

Anthropometric Comps: Isaiah Todd, Kai Jones, John Collins, Jalen Smith, Alex Len, Michael Porter Jr., Juancho Hernangomez

Defensive Position: PF

50. Kofi Cockburn

Age: 22.8

+-: 25th

Pelton: 60th

Top 100: 53rd

Offensive Comps: Richaun Holmes, Jared Sullinger, Isaiah Stewart, Mfiondu Kabengele, Damion James, Arnett Moultrie, Montrezl Harrell, Andrew Nicholson, Marcus Morris, Damian Jones, Tyler Zeller, Larry Sanders, Markieff Morris, Kenneth Faried

Defensive Comps: Nikola Vucevic, Greg Monroe, Moritz Wagner, Daniel Hamilton, Ivan Rabb, Mason Plumlee, Dwight Powell, Brice Johnson, Jericho Sims, Keita Bates-Diop, Jarnell Stokes, Arsalan Kazemi, Markieff Morris

Anthropometric Comps: Alex Len, DeMarcus Cousins, Andre Drummond, Tacko Fall, Xavier Tillman Sr., Ivica Zubac

Defensive Position: C

51. Alondes Williams

Age: 23

+-: 27th

Pelton: 63rd

Top 100: 54th

Offensive Comps: Ayo Dosunmu, Tyshawn Taylor, Lamar Patterson, Scottie Barnes, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Nolan Smith, Draymond Green, Michael Gbinije, Isaiah Canaan, Russ Smith, Cassius Winston, Greivis Vasquez, Grant Riller

Defensive Comps: Aaron Wiggins, Quinndary Weatherspoon, Tyrone Wallace, Terance Mann, Admiral Schofield, Jabari Bird, Jake Layman, Stanley Robinson, Dwight Powell, Desmond Bane, Norman Powell, Norman Powell

Anthropometric Comps: Quentin Grimes, Josh Hart, Devin Booker, Buddy Hield, Spencer Dinwiddie

Defensive Position: SG

52. TyTy Washington

Age: 20.6

+-: 48th

Pelton: 32nd

Top 100: 11th

Offensive Comps: Ty Jerome, Cory Joseph, Tre Jones, Payton Pritchard, Jordan Bone, Sam Merrill, Terry Rozier, Payton Pritchard, Jared Butler, Vince Edwards, Tyler Herro, Lonnie Walker IV, Marcus Zegarowski

Defensive Comps: Glenn Robinson III, Marcus Zegarowski, Shake Milton, Darius Morris, Tim Hardaway Jr, Coby White, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aaron Wiggins, Edmond Sumner, Buddy Hield, Moses Moody, Jeremy Lamb, Gary Trent Jr.

Anthropometric Comps: Austin Reaves, CJ McCollum, Cassius Winston, Miles McBride, Jrue Holiday, Derrick Rose

Defensive Position: PG/SG

53. MarJon Beauchamp

Age: 21.7

Pelton: 42nd

Top 100: 31st

Anthropometric Comps: Tony Snell, Dylan Windler, Hamidou Diallo, Alec Burks, Ayo Dosunmu, Abdel Nader, Mikal Bridges

Defensive Position: SG

54. Bryce McGowens

Age: 19.6

+-: 42nd

Pelton: 39th

Top 100: 34th

Offensive Comps: KZ Okpala, Henry Ellenson, Romeo Langford, Austin Rivers, Darrun Hilliard, Terrence Jones, Josh Okogie, Hamidou Diallo, JT Thor, Stanley Johnson, Dwight Powell, Kelly Oubre

Defensive Comps: Kevin Murphy, Alec Peters, Damyean Dotson, Kevin Murphy, Eric Paschall, Alec Peters, Nigel Williams-Goss, Rodney Hood, Jaylen Hands, Olivier Hanlan, Nate Wolters, Jerome Robinson, Admiral Schofield, Jaylen Nowell

Anthropometric Comps: Delon Wright, Zach LaVine, Jeremy Lamb, Michael Carter-Williams, Jason Preston, Lonzo Ball, Sterling Brown

Defensive Position: SG

55. Scottie Pippen Jr.

Age: 20.6

+-: 44th

Pelton: 53rd

Top 100: 59th

Offensive Comps: Collin Sexton, Kahlil Felder, Marcus Smart, Saben Lee, Willie Warren, Saben Lee, Dominique Jones, Jamaal Franklin, Russ Smith, Isaiah Thomas, Elfrid Payton, Darington Hobson, Kris Dunn, Justin James, Norris Cole

Defensive Comps: Michael Gbinije, Marcus Zegarowski, Payton Pritchard, Isaiah Thomas, Tyler Ennis, Dillon Brooks, Shabazz Napier, Pierre Jackson, Khyri Thomas, Darrun Hilliard, Roy Devyn Marble, Erick Green

Anthropometric Comps: Grant Riller, Cameron Payne, Stephen Curry, Avery Bradley, Tyus Jones, Darius Garland

Defensive Position: PG

Projection Standouts

Top 10 Offensive Projection

1. Jabari Smith
2. Jaden Ivey
3. Johnny Davis
4. Tari Eason
5. Trevor Keels
6. JD Davison
7. Ron Harper Jr.
8. Kendall Brown
9. Paolo Banchero
10. Chet Holmgren

Top 10 Defensive Projection

1. Jabari Smith
2. Walker Kessler
3. Mark Williams
4. Tari Eason
5. Christian Kologo
6. Trevion Williams
7. Chet Holmgren
8. Keegan Murray
9. Paolo Banchero
10. David Roddy

Draft Pick Average of 15 Most Similar Players (where the most similar 15 players were selected)

1. Chet Holmgren - 12
2. Christian Kologo - 17
3. Jabari Smith - 17
4. Jeremy Sochan - 18
5. Paolo Banchero - 19
6. Tari Eason - 19
7. Keegan Murray - 23
8. Kofi Cockburn - 23
9. A.J. Griffin - 23
10. Kennedy Chandler - 23