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Meet the top 12 picks from the 2022 NBA Draft

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Paolo Banchero was drafted in a major first round upset by the Orlando Magic ahead of presumed #1 pick Jabari Smith. The 19-year-old, 6-foot-10 power forward from Seattle, Washington played one season at Duke before declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Paolo Banchero was drafted in a major first round upset by the Orlando Magic ahead of presumed #1 pick Jabari Smith. The 19-year-old, 6-foot-10 power forward from Seattle, Washington played one season at Duke before declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
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Chet Holmgren, a 20-year-old from Minneapolis, Minnesota, was drafted second overall by the OKC Thunder. The 7-foot center was a five star recruit out of high school, and declared for the 2022 draft after playing one season at Gonzaga.
Chet Holmgren, a 20-year-old from Minneapolis, Minnesota, was drafted second overall by the OKC Thunder. The 7-foot center was a five star recruit out of high school, and declared for the 2022 draft after playing one season at Gonzaga. Getty Images

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The presumed top pick Jabari Smith Jr. was snatched up by the Houston Rockets after a successful season as at Auburn. The 19-year-old Smith is a 6-foot-10 power forward from Tyrone, Georgia.
The presumed top pick Jabari Smith Jr. was snatched up by the Houston Rockets after a successful season as at Auburn. The 19-year-old Smith is a 6-foot-10 power forward from Tyrone, Georgia. NBAE via Getty Images

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The Sacramento Kings took 6-foot-8 power forward Keegan Murray from Iowa University. Murray, also a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, turns 22 in August.
The Sacramento Kings took 6-foot-8 power forward Keegan Murray from Iowa University. Murray, also a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, turns 22 in August. NBAE via Getty Images

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Jaden Ivey, a 20-year-old from Mishawaka, Indiana, was drafted by the Detroit Pistons. The 6-foot-4 Ivey played two years at Purdue and was the first guard selected in the draft this year.
Jaden Ivey, a 20-year-old from Mishawaka, Indiana, was drafted by the Detroit Pistons. The 6-foot-4 Ivey played two years at Purdue and was the first guard selected in the draft this year. NBAE via Getty Images

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The Indiana Pacers selected 20-year-old Bennedict Mathurin of Montreal, Canada. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard played two years at Arizona before declaring his eligibility.
The Indiana Pacers selected 20-year-old Bennedict Mathurin of Montreal, Canada. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard played two years at Arizona before declaring his eligibility.
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Shaedon Sharpe of London, Ontario became the second Canadian drafted in 2022 when he was picked seventh overall by the Portland Trailblazers. The 19-year-old, 6-foot-5 shooting guard signed with Kentucky but did not play a single game in his college career.
Shaedon Sharpe of London, Ontario became the second Canadian drafted in 2022 when he was picked seventh overall by the Portland Trailblazers. The 19-year-old, 6-foot-5 shooting guard signed with Kentucky but did not play a single game in his college career.
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Dyson Daniels, a 6-foot-7 guard from Bendigo, Australia, was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans. The 19-year-old Daniels went through the NBA Global Academy in Canberra, Australia, then the NBA G League in Walnut Creek, California before declaring for the draft.
Dyson Daniels, a 6-foot-7 guard from Bendigo, Australia, was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans. The 19-year-old Daniels went through the NBA Global Academy in Canberra, Australia, then the NBA G League in Walnut Creek, California before declaring for the draft, NBAE via Getty Images

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Jeremy Sochan, a Polish-American 19-year-old from Guymon, Oklahoma, was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs. Sochan, a 6-foot-seven power forward, played one year for Baylor before declaring.
Jeremy Sochan, a Polish-American 19-year-old from Guymon, Oklahoma, was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs. Sochan, a 6-foot-seven power forward, played one year for Baylor before declaring. NBAE via Getty Images

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The Washington Wizards drafted 6-foot-5 shooting guard Johnny Davis. A native of La Crosse, WI, the 20-year-old played for the Wisconsin Badgers for two years before declaring.
The Washington Wizards drafted 6-foot-5 shooting guard Johnny Davis. A native of La Crosse, WI, the 20-year-old played for the Wisconsin Badgers for two years before declaring. NBAE via Getty Images

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For their second pick in the draft, the OKC Thunder picked 19-year-old Frenchman Ousmane Dieng. The 6-foot-11 forward played one professional season in France, then another professional season in New Zealand before moving to the NBA.
For their second pick in the draft, the OKC Thunder picked 19-year-old Frenchman Ousmane Dieng. The 6-foot-11 forward played one professional season in France, then another professional season in New Zealand before moving to the NBA.
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Santa Clara University’s shooting guard Jalen Williams was also drafted by the Thunder. Williams is a 6-foot-6, 21-year-old from Denver, Colorado.
Santa Clara University’s shooting guard Jalen Williams was also drafted by the Thunder. Williams is a 6-foot-6, 21-year-old from Denver, Colorado. NBAE via Getty Images

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