NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Getting to know Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren

NBA Draft prospect Chet Holmgren (James Snook-USA TODAY Sports)
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NBA Draft prospect Bennedict Mathurin Rebecca Sasnett-USA TODAY Sports

17. Philadelphia 76ers – Bryce McGowens, G, Nebraska

It’s likely that Ben Simmons has played his last game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers and if they are smart, they will spend the next offseason looking for his replacement in the backcourt. Bryce McGowens could be worth taking a flier on.

McGowens is a 6-foot-7 guard that is averaging 19 points and seven rebounds per game for Nebraska.

18. Chicago Bulls (via Portland) – Bennedict Mathurin, F, Arizona

The Chicago Bulls have been on the come-up this season and anything they could add in the 2022 NBA Draft would be, as the kids say, gravy. Adding some depth on the wing is never a bad blue printed heading into the draft. One potential target is Bennedict Mathurin.

Mathurin upped his 3-point attempts this season and his efficiency went down. That, at the very least, is something to monitor heading forward this season.

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