Keegan Murray a Top 10 NBA Draft Pick (per ESPN, USA Today, Yahoo Sports, Sports Illustrated & Bleacher Report)

[Franisdaman]

Another Top 10 projection.


Per Yahoo Sports (Jan 24, 2022):

2022 NBA mock draft projections:​

1. Orlando Magic: F Paolo Banchero​

Ht./Wt.: 6-10, 250 pounds | Class: Freshman | Duke: 17.9 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 2.7 apg

2. Detroit Pistons: F Jabari Smith​

Ht./Wt.: 6-10, 220 pounds | Class: Freshman | Auburn: 15.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.1 apg

3. Houston Rockets: C Chet Holmgren​

Ht./Wt.: 7-0, 196 pounds | Class: Freshman | Gonzaga: 13.6 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 3.4 bpg

4. Oklahoma City Thunder: G Jaden Ivey​

Ht./Wt.: 6-4, 195 pounds | Class: Sophomore | Purdue: 16.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.9 apg

5. Indiana Pacers: G Johnny Davis​

Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 194 pounds | Class: Sophomore | Wisconsin: 22.3 ppg, 7.4 rpg

6. San Antonio Spurs: F Keegan Murray​

Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 215 pounds | Class: Sophomore | Iowa: 22.8 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 2.2 bpg

7. Sacramento Kings: C Jalen Duren​

Ht./Wt.: 6-11, 250 pounds | Class: Freshman | Memphis: 10.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.5 bpg

8. New Orleans Pelicans: G Shaedon Sharpe ​

Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 215 pounds | Class: Freshman | Kentucky: Has not played this season

9. Portland Trail Blazers: G Jaden Hardy​

Ht./Wt.: 6-4, 198 pounds | G League Ignite: 17.7 ppg, 3.2 apg

10. Atlanta Hawks: G Bennedict Mathurin​

Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 210 pounds | Class: Sophomore | Arizona: 17.5 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.3 apg


The Full Story:

2022 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Stock risers in the first round

Seven players who are shooting up draft boards, where they're now projected in Yahoo Sports' latest mock draft and the complete first round.

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[Franisdaman]

A summary:

 

[Franisdaman]

USA Today has Keegan going #14 to the Boston Celtics.

Jan 22, 2022

1. Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero, DUKE​

2. Detroit Pistons: Jabari Smith, AUBURN​

3. Houston Rockets: Chet Holmgren, GONZAGA​

4. Oklahoma City Thunder: Jaden Ivey, PURDUE​

5. Indiana Pacers: Jalen Duren, MEMPHIS​

6. San Antonio Spurs: Shaedon Sharpe, KENTUCKY​

7. New Orleans Pelicans: A.J. Griffin, DUKE​

8. Sacramento Kings: Bennedict Mathurin, ARIZONA​

9. Portland Trail Blazers: Kennedy Chandler, TENNESSEE​

10. Atlanta Hawks: Dyson Daniels, G-LEAGUE IGNITE​

11. Minnesota Timberwolves: Jaden Hardy, G-LEAGUE IGNITE​

12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): Johnny Davis, WISCONSIN​

13. Memphis Grizzlies (via Lakers): Kendall Brown, BAYLOR​

14. Boston Celtics: Keegan Murray, IOWA​

LINK:

2022 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Where does Shaedon Sharpe rank among top prospects?

Talented guard Shaedon Sharpe enters the fray as a new prospect for the 2022 class. He only has two months to prove himself at Kentucky in college, where does the top 2022 recruiting prospect rank?

www.nbcsports.com

 

[HawkRugged17]

 

[Franisdaman]

Enjoy him while you can....

 

[Franisdaman]

enjoy him now over the next 7 (at least) games.....

check this out & watch:

 

[HawkLogic]

I don't know if Keegan will be a star at NBA level but he should have a long career more noteworty
than anyone else in last 40 years of Iowa B-ball. Too bad Garza didn't have more athleticism to have
more NBA potential.

 

[HawkAttackDial911]

I don't know if Keegan will be a star at NBA level but he should have a long career more noteworty
than anyone else in last 40 years of Iowa B-ball. Too bad Garza didn't have more athleticism to have
more NBA potential.

I hope so. Having a better career than BJ or Gamble would be swell.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[KatoHawk]

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Honestly the best single make I’ve seen by a Hawk in decades!

 

[Franisdaman]

A Top 3 pick now?

My goodness.


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[KatoHawk]

A Top 3 pick now?

My goodness.


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IF KM15 can maintain the momentum from the b10 tourney an carry iowa to the sweet 16 or better and the draft order falls into place woth the right team, who says #1 over all ain’t part of the conversation for this ‘Silent assassin stone cold killer’

 

[oldgoldhawk]

The most recent ESPN mock has Kris at #50.

 

[Hawksfinal4]

The most recent ESPN mock has Kris at #50.

They need to update or I’m really missing out on the 49 players ahead of him

 

[oldgoldhawk]

They need to update or I’m really missing out on the 49 players ahead of him

Did you think I was talking about Keegan?

 

[Mohawkeye]

The way he’s making 3s, I can’t believe there’s a better prospect.

 

[Franisdaman]

IF KM15 can maintain the momentum from the b10 tourney an carry iowa to the sweet 16 or better and the draft order falls into place woth the right team, who says #1 over all ain’t part of the conversation for this ‘Silent assassin stone cold killer’

We all knew Luka had weaknesses heading into last year's draft.

Does Keegan have any weaknesses?

 

[BrunoMars420]

We all knew Luka had weaknesses heading into last year's draft.

Does Keegan have any weaknesses?

He is not much of a passer from what I’ve seen. He seems to get stripped driving the lane more than I would like but these two can problems can be solved. From the scouts I’ve seen His on ball defense vs quicker players needs work.

 

[paladinhawk]

We all knew Luka had weaknesses heading into last year's draft.

Does Keegan have any weaknesses?

Free throw shooting, but not sure the NBA cares too much about it.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Hawksfor3]

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Didn't realize they had 6 Grad Students on the team.

 

[Franisdaman]

Didn't realize they had 6 Grad Students on the team.

Remember when they kept saying Richmond had 20 on the roster?

It's true.

Breakdown:
9 Seniors
3 Juniors
3 Sophomores
5 Freshmen

Link to their roster:

Richmond Spiders Men's College Basketball Roster - ESPN

Explore the %{year} Richmond Spiders NCAAM roster on ESPN. Includes full details on point guards, shooting guards, power forwards, small forwards and centers.

www.espn.com

 

[Hawksfor3]

Remember when they kept saying Richmond had 20 on the roster?

It's true.

Breakdown:
9 Seniors
3 Juniors
3 Sophomores
5 Freshmen

Link to their roster:

Richmond Spiders Men's College Basketball Roster - ESPN

Explore the %{year} Richmond Spiders NCAAM roster on ESPN. Includes full details on point guards, shooting guards, power forwards, small forwards and centers.

www.espn.com

Shouldn't that be a rules violation?

 

[Franisdaman]

Shouldn't that be a rules violation?

yes.

I demand that Iowa be declared winner by forfeit and be allowed to advance.

Thank you.

 

[Franisdaman]

ESPN currently has Keegan as the #5 pick in the NBA Draft

Link:

NBA Draft 2022 Best Remaining Players - ESPN Draftcast

See the best remaining players on the draft board during the 2022 NBA Draft with Draftcast on ESPN

www.espn.com

 

[Kurt Warner]

Yep been seeing a few with him top 5, and a few at 7

 

[ClarindaA's]

They need to update or I’m really missing out on the 49 players ahead of him

Kris, not Keegan

 

[HawkRugged17]

Other Big Ten 1st rounders ...

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Hawksfor3]

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This is so wonderful. He really earned this opportunity, and he'll continue to make us proud in the NBA. I'll be watching. 👀 And, congrats on winning the Karl Malone Award!

 

[Franisdaman]

This is so wonderful. He really earned this opportunity, and he'll continue to make us proud in the NBA. I'll be watching. 👀 And, congrats on winning the Karl Malone Award!

he's about to be a very rich young man

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Mohawkeye]

How sweet would that be if the Pistons took him at #4 so that he could be reunited with Luka. They would instantly be my favorite team.

 

[Franisdaman]

How sweet would that be if the Pistons took him at #4 so that he could be reunited with Luka. They would instantly be my favorite team.

I used to hate the Pistons; now I watch them too much!

 

[Franisdaman]

From USA Today:

NBA mock draft 2022: Will Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith or Paolo Banchero get selected with No. 1 pick?​

Jeff Zillgitt
USA TODAY
April 6, 2022

Here is USA TODAY Sport’s mock draft following the Final Four:

1. Orlando Magic – Paolo Banchero, Duke

Forward, 6-10, 250 pounds, freshman

2. Houston Rockets – Jabari Smith, Auburn

Forward, 6-10, 250 pounds, freshman

3. Detroit Pistons – Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga

Center, 7-0, 195 pounds, freshman

4. Oklahoma City Thunder – Jaden Ivey, Purdue

Guard, 6-4, 195 pounds, sophomore

5. Indiana Pacers – Shaedon Sharp, Kentucky

Guard, 6-6, 200 pounds, freshman

6. Portland Trail Blazers – Keegan Murray, Iowa

Forward, 6-8, 225 pounds, sophomore

7. Sacramento Kings – Jalen Duren, Memphis

Center, 6-11, 250 pounds, freshman

8. New Orleans Pelicans (via Los Angeles Lakers) – Johnny Davis, Wisconsin

Guard, 6-5, 194 pounds, sophomore

9. San Antonio Spurs – A.J. Griffin, Duke

Guard-forward, 6-6, 222 pounds, freshman

10. Washington Wizards – Bennedict Mathurin, Arizona

Guard, 6-6, 210 pounds, sophomore


The First 30 picks and the Story are Here:

NBA mock draft 2022: Will Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith or Paolo Banchero get selected with No. 1 pick?

Duke's Paolo Banchero, Auburn's Jabari Smith and Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren provide intriguing possibilities at the top of the NBA draft board.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Hawksfor3]

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All I can say is "Heck ya, Heck Ya, Hecccckkkkk Ya!

 

[Franisdaman]

With the 4th pick of the 2022 NBA draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder pick Keegan Murray, University of Iowa.

NBA Mock Draft: Thunder Take Unexpected Forward

The top of this upcoming draft will likely be filled with forwards, but which one could the Thunder land?

www.si.com

 

[Ronman]

Just hope the Pistons don't pick Holmgren. Might make it even tougher for Luka to get minutes.