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NBA Draft prospect Walker Kessler (John Reed-USA TODAY Sports) /

19. Indiana Pacers (via CLE) – E.J. Liddell, F, Ohio State

There won’t be many upperclassmen selected in the 2022 NBA Draft, but E.J. Liddell could be one of them. Over the past two seasons, Liddell has made quite the jump. This season, Liddell is averaging 20 points and eight rebounds per game on 49 percent shooting from the field.

20. San Antonio Spurs (via BOS) – Walker Kessler, C, Auburn

The San Antonio Spurs will be bulking up their frontcourt with this draft class by adding Walker Kessler after selecting another big early in the draft. Kessler is putting up crazy, eye-catching stats and will likely be a first-round pick.

Kessler is averaging 12 points, eight rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game during his sophomore season at Auburn.