The 2022 NBA Draft features several promising prospects, with the lottery determining the first 14 picks on May 17 in Chicago. Here's what you need to know about the top prospects and draft predictions.

NBA Draft Lottery Odds (Top 5):

• Houston Rockets: 14.0% (52.1% top-4)
• Orlando Magic: 14.0% (52.1% top-4)
• Detroit Pistons: 14.0% (52.1% top-4)
• Oklahoma City Thunder: 12.5% (48.1% top-4)
• Indiana Pacers: 10.5% (42.1% top-4)

Top Prospects:

Paolo Banchero (Duke)

• 6'10" power forward
• Averaged 17.1 points, 7.7 rebounds
• NBA-ready athlete with strong interior scoring and playmaking

Chet Holmgren (Gonzaga)

• 7'0" center, 195 lbs
• Averaged 14.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.6 blocks
• Unique combination of shooting, passing, and shot-blocking

Jabari Smith Jr. (Auburn)

• 6'10" power forward
• Averaged 17.1 points, 43.6% from three
• Strong defender with high-release jumper

Jaden Ivey (Purdue)

• 6'4" shooting guard
• Averaged 17.2 points
• Elite scorer with playmaking ability

Predicted Top 4 Picks:

1. Rockets: Paolo Banchero
2. Magic: Jabari Smith Jr.
3. Pistons: Jaden Ivey
4. Thunder: Chet Holmgren

The final draft order will be determined by the lottery results, but these four prospects are expected to be the first names called at the 2022 NBA Draft on June 23 at Barclays Center.

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