NBA Mock Draft 2022: Second Round Teeming with Potential

With soon-to-be big names occupying the first round, the 2022 NBA Draft's second round could feature some underlying talent.

With the regular season over and playoffs in full swing, some teams have already turned their attention to the NBA Draft.

By now you may know some of the bigger names, but there’s talent swelling in the second round as well. In a mock draft recently released by Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman, Oklahoma City takes a big man whose current plan could be outside the NBA:

31. Indiana Pacers - Bryce McGowens (SG | Nebraska)

Bryce McGowens, 2022 NBA Draft
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32. Orlando Magic - Max Christie (SG/SF | Michigan State)

Max Christie, 2022 NBA Draft
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33. Toronto Raptors - Ismael Kamagate (C | Paris Basketball)

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34. OKC Thunder - Oscar Tshiebwe (PF/C | Kentucky)

Oscar Tshiebwe, 2022 NBA Draft
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35. Orlando Magic - Trevor Keels (SG/SF | Duke)

Trevor Keels, 2022 NBA Draft
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36. Portland Trail Blazers - Leonard Miller (PF | International)

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37. Sacramento Kings - Christian Koloko (C | Arizona)

Christian Koloko, 2022 NBA Draft
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38. San Antonio Spurs - David Roddy (SF/PF | Colorado State)

David Roddy, Colorado State
[Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports]

39. Cleveland Cavaliers - JD Davison (PG | Alabama)

JD Davison, 2022 NBA Draft
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40. Minnesota Timberwolves - Jaylin Williams (PF/C | Arkansas)

Jaylin Williams, Arkansas
[Kelley L. Cox-USA TODAY Sports]

41. Charlotte Hornets - Justin Lewis (SF | Marquette)

Justin Lewis, 2022 NBA Draft
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42. New York Knicks - Ryan Rollins (SG | Toledo)

Ryan Rollins, Toledo
[Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports]

43. Los Angeles Clippers - Terquavion Smith (SG | NC State)

Terquavion Smith, NC State
[Brad Penner]

44. Charlotte Hornets - Josh Minott (SF/PF | Memphis)

Josh Minott, Memphis
[Joe Rondone-USA TODAY Sports]

45. Atlanta Hawks - Jake LaRavia (PF | Wake Forest)

Jake LaRavia, Wake Forest
[Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports]

46. Detroit Pistons - Alondes Williams (PG/SG | Wake Forest)

Alondes Williams, Wake Forest
[Andrew Wevers]

47. Memphis Grizzlies - Jabari Walker (PF | Colorado)

Jabari Walker, Colorado
[Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports]

48. Sacramento Kings - Trace Jackson-Davis (PF/C | Indiana)

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49. Minnesota Timberwolves - Caleb Love (PG/SG | North Carolina)

Caleb Love, North Carolina
[Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports]

50. Golden State Warriors - Hugo Besson (SG | NZ Breakers)

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51. Minnesota Timberwolves - Orlando Robinson (C | Fresno St.)

Orlando Robinson, Fresno State
[Orlando Ramirez]

52. New Orleans Pelicans - Julian Champagnie (SF/PF | St. Johns)

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53. Milwaukee Bucks - Forfeited

54. Boston Celtics - Jordan Hall (PG/SG | Saint Joseph’s)

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55. Milwaukee Bucks - Forfeited

56. Washington Wizards - Jaime Jaquez Jr. (SF | UCLA)

Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA
[Bill Streicher]

57. Golden State Warriors - Keon Ellis (SF | Alabama)

Keon Ellis, Alabama
[Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports]

58. Cleveland Cavaliers - Gabriele Procida (SF | Bologna)

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59. Portland Trail Blazers - Johnny Juzang (SF | UCLA)

Johnny Juzang, UCLA
[Bill Streicher]

60. Indiana Pacers - Dereon Seabron (SF | NC State)

Dereon Seabron, NC State
[Charles LeClaire]

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DEREK PARKER

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