2022 NBA Draft – Page 18 – Syndication Server

Hawks to host pre-draft workout with Julian Champagnie, others

Champagnie is among the six prospects set to work out with the Hawks on Monday.

St. John’s junior Julian Champagnie is among the prospects set to participate in a pre-draft workout with the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.

Champagnie, who was named to the All-Big East first team, averaged 19.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, two assists, two steals and 1.1 blocked shots in 31 games. He finished second in scoring in the conference and 35th in the country, overall.

Atlanta enters the pre-draft process with the 16th and 44th picks, respectively. They also hosted workouts on multiple days last week and appear to be ramping up their draft preparation with the combine set to take place May 16-22.

Hawks draft workouts tomorrow:

Fardaws Aimaq (Texas Tech Commit) – C

Izaiah Brockington (Iowa St) – G

Gabe Brown (Mich St) – F

Julian Champagnie (St. John’s) – F

Bryson Williams (Texas Tech) – F

Lucas Williamson (Loyola) – G

— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) May 8, 2022

Champagnie is most commonly projected to be a second-round pick. He will also work out with the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets this week and was recently invited to compete in the draft combine May 16-22 from Chicago, Illinois.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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Paolo Banchero confused for Patrick Mahomes in incredibly awkward F1 interview

The potential No. 1 pick was awkwardly confused for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in an interview at the Miami Grand Prix.

Potential No. 1 pick in the NBA draft Paolo Banchero was among the athletes and celebrities in attendance on Sunday to watch the Miami Grand Prix Formula 1 race.

The event brought out a star-studded crowd with the likes of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tom Brady and David Beckham among others on hand. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes also took in the festivities but did not partake in an interview, as one reporter thought.

Sky Sports reporter Martin Brundle took to the grid to interview those celebrities walking around, and ran across a person he thought was Mahomes. As it turned out, though, the subject of the interview was not Mahomes — it was Banchero.

The mix-up made for one incredibly awkward conversation.

Martin Brundle thought that Paolo Banchero was Pat Mahomes 😂#MiamiGP pic.twitter.com/TVaCWi3Ika

— Ted Buddwell 🏀🏈 (@TedBuddy8) May 8, 2022

Banchero can be seen laughing a bit after the conclusion of the conversation, while Brundle immediately shook it off and seemingly worked to find his next guest. Banchero and Mahomes each had a laugh about it afterward on social media.

Bro ain’t no way 😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/5qcqjEoc5q

— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) May 8, 2022

Other than playing two different sports, the two athletes are noticeably different in stature with Banchero measuring in at 6-foot-10 and Mahomes at 6-foot-3, which made the confusion even more hilarious. But, with the nature of live TV, mistakes are bound to happen.

The moment certainly proved to be tough to watch but Banchero and Mahomes each made the best of it. Hopefully, that will help limit the embarrassment for Brundle.

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All-American JD Notae invited to compete in NBA G League Elite Camp

Notae earned third-team All-American honors after averaging 18.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.3 steals.

Former Arkansas guard JD Notae is reportedly among the prospects invited to compete in the NBA G League Elite Camp this month from Chicago, Illinois.

The news was first reported by Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Notae earned third-team All-American honors after averaging 18.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.3 steals in 36 games. He ranked third in the NCAA with 81 steals and was the sixth player in program history to score 1,000 points in two seasons.

The elite camp gives prospects the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of NBA and G League scouts, coaches and front-office executives from May 16-17. The top performers will be invited to perform in the draft combine.

Notae is not currently projected to be drafted but will have the opportunity to improve his stock in the event. The elite camp last year produced several notable players, including New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Indiana Pacers guard Duane Washington Jr.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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Report: Blake Wesley will not play 5-on-5 at draft combine

Wesley, a projected first-round pick, will reportedly attend the combine but will skip the 5-on-5 scrimmages.

Notre Dame freshman Blake Wesley has reportedly earned an invitation to participate in the NBA draft combine, according to Tom Noie of ND Insider.

Wesley, a projected first-round pick, will attend the combine but will apparently not play in 5-on-5 scrimmages. He will instead opt to participate in the individual measurements and other related on-court testing, according to the report.

The combine will run May 16-22 in Chicago, Illinois, and feature representatives from all 30 teams. Teams each year submit a list of the players they would like to see invited, typically those with the highest odds of getting drafted.

Sixty-nine players were invited to the combine last year.

Word is that #NotreDame guard Blake Wesley has been invited to NBA draft combine, which is May 16-22 in Chicago.

Wesley will NOT play in five-on-five scrimmages but will participate in individual testing/measurements/team interviews.

— Tom Noie (@tnoieNDI) May 5, 2022

Wesley, who was named to the All-ACC second team, averaged 14.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 35 games on 47.1% shooting from the field. He was the only true freshman in the nation to record at least 450 points, 100 rebounds, 75 assists, 50 3s and 39 steals.

Prospects each year often decide to skip certain portions of the combine to better position themselves in the draft. Wesley and his camp likely feel as though he will be better suited to skip the 5-on-5 scrimmages and just focus on the other testing.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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Indiana junior Trayce Jackson-Davis earns NBA draft combine invite

Jackson-Davis was named to the All-Big Ten second team after averaging 18.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.3 blocked shots and 1.9 assists.

Indiana Hoosiers junior Trayce Jackson-Davis has reportedly earned an invitation to participate in the NBA draft combine, according to Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star.

Jackson-Davis, who was named to the All-Big Ten second team, averaged 18.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.3 blocked shots and 1.9 assists in 35 games. He became just the second player in program history to record at least 1,500 points, 750 rebounds and 150 blocks in a career.

The 6-foot-9 forward declared for the draft on April 9 but left open the option to return to school. He is not currently projected to be drafted but will now have the opportunity to improve his standing among executives and scouts at the combine.

Jackson-Davis has until June 1 to withdraw from the draft and return to school.

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NBA draft: Prospects invited to combine and G League Elite Camp

Rookie Wire took a look at those prospects that have reportedly earned invitations to compete in the combine and NBA G League Elite Camp.

With the NBA pre-draft process in full swing, reports are beginning to surface of those prospects that have received invitations to compete in the combine.

The combine will run May 16-22 in Chicago, Illinois, and include executives and scouts from all 30 teams. Teams each year submit a list of the players they would like to see invited, typically those with the highest odds of getting drafted.

Sixty-nine players were invited to compete in the combine last year.

The event will feature 5-on-5 games, strength and agility testing, shooting drills, measurements and other related on-court exercises. Prospects will have the opportunity to improve their draft stock in a competitive environment against their peers.

The Mountain West Conference Player of the Year averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks last season. https://t.co/6vjUjulVQ9

— Rookie Wire (@RookieWire) May 6, 2022

The NBA G League Elite Camp will also take place in Chicago on May 16-17 with players competing in front of NBA and G League scouts, coaches and front-office executives. The top performers will also be invited to perform in the draft combine.

The official list of participants for both events has yet to be unveiled.

Those underclassmen that filed as early-entry candidates will also have the chance to interview with teams and gain feedback on their draft positioning. The information will be helpful in forming their decisions on staying in the draft or returning to school before the June 1 deadline.

Rookie Wire took a look at those prospects that have reportedly earned invitations to compete in the combine and G League Elite Camp. The list will be updated as more names emerge.

NC State sophomore Dereon Seabron earns invite to NBA draft combine

Seabron was named the Most Improved Player in the ACC after averaging 17.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals.

N.C. State Wolfpack sophomore Dereon Seabron has earned an invitation to compete in the NBA draft combine this year from Chicago, Illinois.

The news was first reported by Jon Chepkevich of RookieScale.com.

Seabron was named the Most Improved Player in the ACC after averaging 17.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 32 games. He led the Wolfpack in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals, becoming one of four Division I players to lead his team in all four categories.

He was also named to the All-ACC second team.

The combine will run May 16-22 and feature executives and scouts from all 30 teams. Teams each year submit a list of the players they would like to see invited, typically those with the highest odds of getting drafted.

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Seabron declared for the draft on April 2 but left open the option to return to school. He is projected by some to be a second-round pick and will now have the opportunity to meet with teams and gain feedback to make a decision for next season prior to the June 1 deadline.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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Baylor transfer Matthew Mayer undecided on college or turning pro

Mayer declared for the NBA draft and is also being recruited by programs like Alabama, Arkansas and North Carolina among others.

Baylor transfer Matthew Mayer is reportedly still deciding between returning to school next season or staying in the NBA draft, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium.

Mayer, who has one year of eligibility remaining, declared for the draft on April 22 with the option to return to school. He then opted to enter the transfer portal and is currently being recruited by programs like Alabama, Arkansas and North Carolina among others.

The 6-foot-9 forward tested the pre-draft process last year but ultimately opted to return to Baylor for his senior year. He is currently training in Chicago preparing for the draft and is still weighing his options for next season.

Baylor transfer Matthew Mayer has heard from Texas Tech, UNC, USC, Memphis, Alabama, Arkansas and Illinois, among others, he told me.

Mayer is currently working out in Chicago. Still undecided whether to stay in NBA Draft or return to college.

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) May 5, 2022

Mayer averaged 9.8 points, five rebounds, 1.2 steals and one assist on 40.9% shooting from the field in 33 games. He is viewed as perhaps the top transfer on the market and could help a program make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament next season.

He is currently not projected to be drafted but will have the opportunity to meet with teams and gain feedback on his overall skill set and make a decision on next season prior to the June 1 withdrawal deadline.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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Potential first-round pick David Roddy invited to NBA draft combine

The Mountain West Conference Player of the Year averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks last season.

Colorado State junior David Roddy will be among the prospects competing this year in the NBA draft combine from Chicago, Illinois, the school announced on Thursday.

Roddy, the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year, averaged a career-high 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks in 31 games. He became the 31st player in program history to reach at least 1,000 career points (1,406) on Dec. 11.

.@droddy22 headed to Chi-town!#TeamTogether x #NBA pic.twitter.com/7xNXf060TV

— Colorado State Men’s Basketball (@CSUMBasketball) May 5, 2022

The 6-foot-6 forward is considered to be a borderline first-round pick after a strong season with the Rams. He presented a matchup problem for opposing teams given his size at 255 pounds and ability to score inside and out. He shot 43.8% from 3-point range on 3.4 attempts.

Roddy declared for the draft on March 30 but left open the option to return to school. He will now have the opportunity to meet with teams and gain feedback on his overall skill set and make a decision for next season prior to the June 1 early-entry withdrawal deadline.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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OVC Player of the Year KJ Williams to transfer from Murray State to LSU

Williams on Thursday committed to play for head coach Matt McMahon next season with LSU.

Murray State transfer KJ Williams on Thursday committed to play for head coach Matt McMahon next season with the LSU Tigers, the program announced.

The news was first reported by Joe Tipton of On3.

Williams was named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year after averaging a career-high 18 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 34 games. He helped lead the Racers to the second round of the NCAA Tournament this year before losing to No. 15 seed Saint Peter’s.

The 6-foot-10 forward announced in March that he would declare for the NBA draft while maintaining his collegiate eligibility. He then entered the transfer portal and opted to reunite with McMahon, who was named head coach of the Tigers on March 21.

Williams is highly touted for his scoring and rebounding ability. He can score in a variety of ways and has a solid 3-point shot, converting on 32.7% of his 3.3 attempts last season. He also has good size at 245 pounds, which figures to translate well to the SEC next season or the NBA.

The 22-year-old is not currently projected to be drafted and could elect to return to college. He will have the opportunity to meet with teams and gain feedback on his overall skill set and make a decision prior to the June 1 early-entry withdrawal deadline.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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