NBA Draft: 10 prospects to know ahead of the 2022 NCAA Tournament

Jalen Duren, C, Memphis

As the only true center on this list, Jalen Duren is one of the most interesting prospects. He’s a great athlete, has all the measurements that you want to see in the modern big, and is just scratching the surface on the player that he can be in the future.

If there’s one knock on Duren, it’s the fact that some scouts believe that he has somewhat of a limited ceiling due to his lack of skill set on the offensive end. But the hope is that he can quiet some of those concerns in pre-draft workouts.

Either way, Duren still feels like a sure bet to be a top 10 selection during the 2022 NBA Draft. During his freshman season at Memphis, Duren is averaging 12 points, eight rebounds, and nearly two blocks per game on 64 percent shooting from the field.