2022 NBA Mock Draft: Full 2-Round Predictions Ahead of Final Four | Bleacher Report

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31. Orlando Magic: Christian Koloko (Arizona, C, Junior)

32. Toronto Raptors (via Pistons): Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003)

The idea of Dieng has always been more enticing than his numbers. But now he’s starting to deliver results, coming off a season-high 20-point game Sunday. Operating as a 6’9″ guard, Dieng has gotten more comfortable from three and using his handle to get into layups and floaters. He still seems a few years away from earning regular NBA minutes because of his frame (185 lbs), reliance on finesse and rawness.

33. Indiana Pacers (via Rockets): Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky, PF, Junior)

There are Tshiebwe skeptics, but all it takes is one team to see value in adding a specialist to bring energy, physicality and offensive rebounding. Despite Kentucky’s first-round exit from the NCAA tournament, he went off for 30 points and 16 boards, marking his third 30-point double-double of the season.

34. Oklahoma City Thunder: Max Christie (Michigan State, SF, Freshman)

35. Orlando Magic (via Pacers): Trevor Keels (Duke, SG/SF, Freshman)

36. Sacramento Kings: Ismael Kamagate (Paris Basketball, C, 2001)

37. Portland Trail Blazers: JD Davison (Alabama, PG, Freshman)

38. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs): David Roddy (Colorado State, SF/PF, Junior)

39. San Antonio Spurs (via Lakers): Jaylin Williams (Arkansas, PF/C, Sophomore)

In consecutive games against Gonzaga and Duke, Williams combined for 34 points, 22 rebounds and six assists. He’s stuck between a rim protector and perimeter forward, but he flashed enough face-up driving, mid-range touch, passing skill and defensive IQ (taking charges) for teams to ignore questions about his fit in the second round.

40. Charlotte Hornets (via Pelicans): Josh Minott (Memphis, SF/PF, Freshman)

Minott will test the waters after playing just 14.6 minutes per game for Memphis. We would have had him as one of our top-returning prospects, as the 6’8″ forward made exciting athletic plays and high-level passes while registering strong steal (3.1 percent) and block rates (5.4). It will be key to his stock to show teams in workouts that he can shoot.