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St. John’s junior Julian Champagnie invited to 2022 NBA draft combine

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 blocks.

St. John’s junior Julian Champagnie has been reportedly invited to compete in the 2022 NBA draft combine, according to Zach Braziller of the New York Post.

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

69 players were invited to the draft combine last year.

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.

He has hired an agent and will forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility.

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Champagnie is most commonly projected to be a second-round pick this year. He will have the opportunity to improve his draft stock by participating in private workouts with teams. He reportedly has two upcoming with the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets, respectively.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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Former Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr. invited to compete in draft combine

Harper was named an All-American honorable mention after averaging a career-high 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and one steal.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights senior Ron Harper Jr. has been reportedly invited to compete in the 2022 NBA draft combine, according to Adam Zagoria of NJ Advance Media.

69 players were invited to the draft combine last year.

Harper, the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, was named an All-American honorable mention after averaging a career-high 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and one steal. He finished with 1,525 career points, tied with Roy Hinson for 12th all-time in Rutgers history.

Harper is projected to be a second-round pick given his ability as a scorer and shooter. He shot 39.8% from 3-point range this season and hit two game-winning shots. He also had a game-tying shot in regulation versus Notre Dame in an overtime loss in the First Four.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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Transfer Baylor Scheierman narrows collegiate options to 5 schools

Scheierman on Monday narrowed down his list of potential collegiate options to five schools.

South Dakota State transfer Baylor Scheierman on Monday narrowed his list of potential collegiate options down to five schools, his agent, Austin Walton, told Jonathan Givony of ESPN.

Scheierman entered the transfer portal last month and immediately was viewed as one of the top players on the market. He received interest from several programs and is now choosing between Arkansas, Clemson, Creighton, Duke and Nebraska.

The 6-foot-6 guard was named the Summit League Player of the Year after averaging 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 35 games. He shot 46.9% from 3-point range and was the only Division I player to lead his team in rebounding and assists.

In addition to entering the transfer portal, Scheierman also declared for the NBA draft while maintaining his collegiate eligibility. He was reportedly invited to compete in the NBA G League Elite Camp, which will take place this month in Chicago.

Scheierman will now have the opportunity to compete with other prospects in front of teams and gain feedback on his potential draft stock. He could opt to hold off on announcing his transfer decision until the conclusion of the elite camp.

Prospects that have declared for the NBA draft have until June 1 to withdraw their name and maintain their remaining collegiate eligibility.

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Eric Musselman reveals Arkansas heavily recruited MarJon Beauchamp

Beauchamp eventually passed on the collegiate route to sign with the NBA G League Ignite.

Arkansas men’s basketball head coach Eric Musselman on Saturday revealed the program was heavily involved in the recruitment of former four-star prospect MarJon Beauchamp.

Musselman made the revelation on Twitter after Beauchamp posted a photo of himself wearing a Razorbacks shirt. He reminisced a bit about what could have been had Beauchamp committed to the program prior to their run to the Elite Eight this year.

Of course, Beauchamp passed on the collegiate route and opted to sign with the NBA G League Ignite out of Yakima Valley College. In addition to Arkansas, Beauchamp also received interest from LSU, Oregon and Texas Tech among others.

We were recruiting @Marjon32 hard during the 2021 summer for our 21-22 season. Look for him to be in the first round of this years @NBADraft

— Eric Musselman (@EricPMusselman) April 30, 2022

Beauchamp emerged as perhaps the top Ignite prospect this year, averaging 15.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, two assists and 1.5 steals in 24 games. He is most commonly projected to be a first-round pick after dazzling at times on the defensive end with his length and athleticism.

Certainly, Musselman and Razorbacks fans missed out on such a high-profile prospect like Beauchamp but the program appears to be on the college basketball map after a strong run in recent memory.

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Filipino center Kai Sotto of the NBL to declare for 2022 NBA draft

Sotto, a former four-star prospect, averaged 7.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 23 games with the Adelaide 36ers.

Kai Sotto, a 7-foot-2 center from the Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League, announced on Thursday he will declare for the 2022 NBA draft.

Sotto, a former four-star prospect from the Philippines, averaged 7.5 points and 4.5 rebounds on 50% shooting from the field in 23 games with the 36ers. He produced perhaps his best game of the season on April 10 after recording a career-high 21 points.

He previously signed with the NBA G League Ignite for the 2020-21 season but never suited up due to prior obligations with the Philippines national team. He was the first international player to sign a contract with the G League.

Kai Sotto today announced that he has declared for the 2022 NBA Draft.

We’re backing you all the way Kai! 💪#WeAreSixers pic.twitter.com/BgXTQZ6S2N

— Adelaide 36ers (@Adelaide36ers) April 28, 2022

Sotto is not projected to be selected by most mock drafts, but he will have the opportunity to improve his positioning in private workouts with teams. He could also be a candidate to participate in the draft combine next month.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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Ohio State freshman Malaki Branham will hire agent, remain in draft

Branham was one of five freshmen in the country to have multiple 30-point games, and one of two from a Power Five school.

Ohio State freshman Malaki Branham on Wednesday announced that he will hire an agent and remain in the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining eligibility.

Branham originally announced on April 1 that he would declare for the draft while maintaining his collegiate eligibility. He was one of 283 players that filed as an early entry draft candidate ahead of the April 24 deadline set by the NBA.

He announced his decision at a press conference on campus.

The Big Ten Freshman of the Year averaged 13.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and two assists in 32 games with the Buckeyes. He was one of five freshmen in the country to have multiple 30-point games, and one of two from a Power Five school.

Branham proved to be a strong offensive weapon throughout the season, one that can score from all three levels. He wasn’t on the radar much entering the season but quickly shot up draft boards after a strong showing in conference play and is now a potential lottery pick.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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NBA announces that 283 players filed as early entry draft candidates

The number of players that declared is down from last year when 353 total prospects declared as early entry candidates.

The NBA announced that 283 players, including 247 collegiate players and 36 international prospects, have filed as early entry candidates for the 2022 NBA draft on June 23.

The number of players that declared is down from last year when 353 total prospects declared as early entry candidates. The list does not include those that are classified as draft-eligible, such as players signed to the NBA G League Ignite or Overtime Elite.

Players had until April 24 to file as early entry candidates.

The early entry candidates can now test the pre-draft process and obtain feedback from teams during workouts and interviews. They have until June 1 to withdraw from the draft and maintain their remaining collegiate eligibility.

The NBA draft combine is scheduled to run this year from May 16-22 in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, the draft lottery will also take place in Chicago on May 17 as the process this year reflects a more traditional schedule.

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2022 NBA draft: Jabari Smith has highest odds of becoming No. 1 pick

Rookie Wire took a look at those prospects with the highest odds of becoming the No. 1 pick this year, according to @Tipico.

On Sunday, the first major deadline of the NBA pre-draft process arrived as the date marked the last opportunity that underclassmen could declare as early-entry candidates.

The top prospects all opted to enter the draft as the deadline offered little drama regarding their respective decisions. Some decided to hire an agent and forgo their remaining collegiate eligibility while others left the door open to return to school.

With the first step in the pre-draft process this year completed, Rookie Wire took a look at the prospects with the highest odds of becoming the No. 1 pick, according to the Tipico Sportsbook. The odds will certainly change before the draft on June 23 but here is how things stand now.

Potential first-round pick Trevor Keels declares for 2022 NBA draft

Keels, who was named to the ACC All-Freshman team, averaged 11.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 36 games.

Duke Blue Devils freshman Trevor Keels announced on social media over the weekend that he will declare for the 2022 NBA draft and forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility.

Keels, who was named to the ACC All-Freshman team, averaged 11.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals on 41.9% shooting from the field in 36 games. He was third on the team in scoring and his 44 total steals were second-most.

The 6-foot-5 guard is considered to be a possible first-round pick given his 3-and-D potential. His 3-point shooting (31.2%) will need to improve to reach that mark, but the 18-year-old has the size and physicality to defend at the next level.

Brotherhood forever. Thank you Duke💙🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/mFnh19Mhjx

— Keel Mode (@TrevorKeels) April 23, 2022

Keels will have the opportunity to improve his draft positioning by participating in private workouts with teams. He also figures to be a strong candidate to earn an invitation to compete in the draft combine or NBA G League Elite Camp next month.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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Patrick Baldwin Jr. announces decision regarding 2022 NBA draft

Baldwin, a former consensus five-star recruit, averaged 12.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists this season.

Milwaukee Panthers guard Patrick Baldwin Jr. on Friday announced that he will declare for the 2022 NBA draft and forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility.

Baldwin, a former consensus five-star recruit, averaged 12.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 11 games. He was limited due to a previous ankle injury but produced a double-double in his debut on Nov. 9 with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

The freshman campaign by Baldwin was viewed largely as a disappointment after missing time with an ankle injury. He was the highest-ranked recruit to commit to a Horizon League program after opting to play for his father but ultimately failed to live up to those lofty expectations.

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— Patrick Baldwin Jr. (@_pbaldwin23) April 22, 2022

Before arriving at Milwaukee, Baldwin helped USA Basketball to the gold medal at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup, averaging 7.7 points, five rebounds and two assists per game as the team posted a 7-0 record. He had his best game against Korea with 12 points and nine rebounds.

Baldwin, who was previously thought to be a lottery pick, slipped down most draft boards this season and is now projected to be a late first-round selection. Teams will be interested to see if he can return to the level of play that got him to be a highly-rated prospect in high school.

The NBA draft will take place on June 23.

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