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Celtics Lab 98: Scouting the tourney for second round gems with For The Win’s Bryan Kalbrosky

In this pod, we team up with @BryanKalbrosky to learn about who the Celtics ought to keep an eye on for draft prospects in the NCAAs and beyond ahead of the Tourney’s Sweet 16.

While most people are starting to focus on the 2022 NBA Playoff picture starting to come into focus in recent days, a certain subset of NBA draft fanatics are already looking past that to the next big news item on the Boston Celtics‘ teambuilding agenda — the 2022 NBA draft.

And though the Celtics will not be anywhere near the letter or even the first round of the draft without making some fairly substantial trades to pick up draft assets for this year’s big event, they do have a second-round draft pick that could be used to pick up a steal in what is seen as a fairly deep if not especially talented draft class.

There won’t be any “plug and play” prospects in the latter third of the round where Boston is likely to be selected, but Boston could find talent able to move the ball and shoot at potential future positions of need with the right eye to find it.

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And to that end, we brought on HoopsNBA draft expert Bryan Kalbrosky to talk about what value can be squeezed out of such a late pick, as well as if they happen to still be in the NCAA Tournament for Celtics fans to get a look at in the coming week.

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Check out this pod with hosts Cameron Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn as we talk all things big dance, draft and even get into the Great Batman Debate among other recent Boston news nuggets.

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Where ESPN has Tari Eason going in their latest mock

Tari Eason just missed out on being a lottery pick in ESPN’s latest mock.

With the season now over, LSU basketball players can start thinking about their futures. For some, that could involve a future in the NBA.

One such player is likely to be star Tigers forward Tari Eason. ESPN released its latest mock draft on Monday, where it had Eason slated to be picked at No. 15 by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Coming into the year, Eason wasn’t really heralded as a future first-round pick. He was just a transfer from Cincinnati, where he often saw limited minutes.

At LSU, he quickly established himself as one of the top players in the SEC, and maybe the country. Eason exceled defensively, where he was recognized with post-season accolades for his defensive efforts, as well as being named the league’s Sixth Man of the Year and a First Team All-SEC pick.

In a year where LSU was as inconsistent as ever, Eason was the one constant. Even in some of the team’s tough losses, it could count on Eason to be a factor on both sides of the court.

Eason’s athleticism will give him a chance to be a factor at the next level, even if his shooting can leave some to be desired.

If Eason is selected in the first round, it would be the second draft in a row that LSU has had a first-round pick after the Brooklyn Nets took guard Cameron Thomas with the 27th pick in 2021.

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2022 NBA draft race: March 22 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Houston’s unexpected win on Monday narrowed the gap, but the Rockets still hold a one-game advantage for the No. 1 positioning slot in the 2022 NBA draft.

With Houston in possession of the NBA’s worst record, the 2022 playoffs are already off the table for the Rockets. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to still watch for in the final month of the 2021-22 campaign.

Until the regular season’s conclusion on April 10, we’re regularly updating where the Rockets stand in relation to their closest competitors in the race for 2022 NBA draft odds and positioning.

Houston owns two picks in this year’s first round: Their own, and one from Brooklyn. For purposes of these updates, we’re going to focus on teams (at the time of publication) within three games in either direction of both the Rockets and Nets in the standings.

After a second straight season at the bottom of the West, will the Rockets land another elite prospect such as Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith or Paolo Banchero for their troubles? Scroll on for the latest updates as of March 22, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.

Nebraska freshman Bryce McGowens to hire agent and enter NBA draft

McGowens posted the highest scoring average by a freshman in Big Ten conference play since D’Angelo Russell in 2015.

Nebraska freshman Bryce McGowens on Monday told Jonathan Givony of ESPN that he plans to hire an agent and declare for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining collegiate eligibility.

McGowens earned third-team All-Big Ten honors after averaging 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 31 games this season with the Cornhuskers. He ranked third in the country among true freshmen in scoring and was first in made free throws (162).

The 6-foot-7 guard is widely projected to be a late first-round pick given his ability as a scorer. He recorded 11 20-point games this season and posted the highest scoring average by a freshman in conference play (17.3) since D’Angelo Russell during the 2014-15 season.

McGowens will have the opportunity to improve his stock between now and the night of the draft on June 23. He will likely be a candidate to participate in the draft combine May 16-22 while he can also make a name for himself in private workouts with teams.

Underclassmen have until April 24 to declare for the NBA draft.

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Bennedict Mathurin, Arizona reach Sweet 16 behind late ‘clutch gene’

Mathurin scored 14 points in the second half and six more in overtime to lead the Wildcats to the Sweet 16.

Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points and drained a late 3-pointer to force overtime to lead the No. 1 seed Arizona Wildcats to an 85-80 win over 9-seed TCU and a trip to the Sweet 16.

Mathurin hit the game-tying 3-pointer with just 13 seconds left in regulation to save the Wildcats’ season. He scored 14 points in the second half and six more in the overtime session as the Wildcats advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2017.

The Pac 12 Player of the Year also added eight rebounds, four assists and two steals in 41 minutes. He became the sixth Arizona player with a 30-point game in the NCAA Tournament and the first since Derrick Williams in 2011.

It was his third career 30-point game.

“Ben’s not afraid of the moment,” Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd said. “He is a special player who has an ability to rise it up another level when needed and he has that clutch gene. I honestly felt really good when he had the ball in his hands there because I knew he was going to shoot a three. Right when he snapped that three off to tie it, it was pretty impressive.”

The clutch 3-pointer and effort in overtime only told part of the story by Mathurin in the victory. The sophomore also threw down the dunk of the tournament thus far after hammering one down in the second half on TCU center Eddie Lampkin.

Mathurin, who is projected to be a lottery pick this year in the NBA draft, elected to come back to school for a sophomore season. The decision to return appears to be paying off as the top-seeded Wildcats advanced out of the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.

The Wildcats will face the fifth-seeded Houston Cougars on Thursday in San Antonio. The program will be looking to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015.

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2022 NBA draft race: March 21 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Orlando (19-53) won on Sunday, which gives the Rockets (17-54) a two-game advantage in the all-important win column for the No. 1 positioning slot entering the 2022 NBA draft lottery.

With Houston in possession of the NBA’s worst record, the 2022 playoffs are already off the table for the Rockets. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to still watch for in the final month of the 2021-22 campaign.

Until the regular season’s conclusion on April 10, we’re regularly updating where the Rockets stand in relation to their closest competitors in the race for 2022 NBA draft odds and positioning.

Houston owns two picks in this year’s first round: Their own, and one from Brooklyn. For purposes of these updates, we’re going to focus on teams (at the time of publication) within three games in either direction of both the Rockets and Nets in the standings.

After a second straight season at the bottom of the West, will the Rockets land another elite prospect such as Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith or Paolo Banchero for their troubles? Scroll on for the latest updates as of March 21, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.

2022 NBA draft race: March 20 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Orlando (18-53) hosts Oklahoma City (20-50) on Sunday in a game that someone has to win. Either way, the result should provide some benefit to the Rockets (17-53), who will host Memphis.

With Houston owning the NBA’s worst record, the 2022 playoffs are already off the table for the Rockets. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to still watch for in the final month of the 2021-22 campaign.

Until the regular season’s conclusion on April 10, we’re regularly updating where the Rockets stand in relation to their closest competitors in the race for 2022 NBA draft odds and positioning.

Houston owns two picks in this year’s first round: Their own, and one from Brooklyn. For purposes of these updates, we’re going to focus on teams (at the time of publication) within three games in either direction of both the Rockets and Nets in the standings.

After a second straight season at the bottom of the West, will the Rockets land another elite prospect such as Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith or Paolo Banchero for their troubles? Scroll on for the latest updates as of March 20, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.

Saint Joseph’s sophomore Jordan Hall to hire agent and enter NBA draft

Hall led the Hawks in scoring this season after averaging 14.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 30 games.

Saint Joseph’s sophomore Jordan Hall on Friday announced that he will hire an agent and declare for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining collegiate eligibility.

Hall led the Hawks in scoring this season after averaging 14.1 povints, 6.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 30 games. He set a program record for career assists per game (5.7) and had the second-most double-digit assist games with five.

The 6-foot-8 guard is currently projected to be an early-to-mid second-round pick this year. He has good size as a lead ballhandler and could play multiple positions at the next level. Hall is highly touted for his court vision and unselfishness as a guard.

Hall will certainly have the opportunity to improve his stock between now and the night of the draft on June 23. After testing the process last year, he figures to be a candidate to participate in the draft combine May 16-22 in Chicago, Illinois.

Underclassmen have until April 24 to declare for the NBA draft.

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2022 NBA draft race: March 19 update for Rockets, Nets picks

One potential benefit of Houston’s shocking late collapse versus Indiana is 2022 NBA draft positioning, with the Rockets taking back firm control of the No. 1 slot.

With Houston owning the NBA’s worst record, the 2022 playoffs are already off the table for the Rockets. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to still watch for in the final month of the 2021-22 campaign.

Until the regular season’s conclusion on April 10, we’re regularly updating where the Rockets stand in relation to their closest competitors in the race for 2022 NBA draft odds and positioning.

Houston owns two picks in this year’s first round: Their own, and one from Brooklyn. For purposes of these updates, we’re going to focus on teams (at the time of publication) within three games in either direction of both the Rockets and Nets in the standings.

After a second straight season at the bottom of the West, will the Rockets land another elite prospect such as Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith or Paolo Banchero for their troubles? Scroll on for the latest updates as of March 19, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.

2022 NBA draft race: March 18 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Orlando’s loss to Detroit brings them into a near-tie with the Rockets for the No. 1 draft slot, though Houston remains in front by percentage points and in the all-important loss column.

With Houston owning the NBA’s worst record, the 2022 playoffs are already off the table for the Rockets. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to still watch for in the final month of the 2021-22 campaign.

Until the regular season’s conclusion on April 10, we’re regularly updating where the Rockets stand in relation to their closest competitors in the race for 2022 NBA draft odds and positioning.

Houston owns two picks in this year’s first round: Their own, and one from Brooklyn. For purposes of these updates, we’re going to focus on teams (at the time of publication) within three games in either direction of both the Rockets and Nets in the standings.

After a second straight season at the bottom of the West, will the Rockets land another elite prospect such as Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith or Paolo Banchero for their troubles? Scroll on for the latest updates as of March 18, along with information on odds and tiebreaker scenarios.