With the 2022 NBA Draft scheduled for tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET, our NBA Draft 2022 analysts have researched the top 3 most overrated prospects. Yesterday, we discussed our underrated prospects for this year’s draft. But which players will likely not live up to the hype? Continue reading to view our list of the top 3 most overrated prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft.
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Top 3 Most Overrated Prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft
There were several candidates to keep an eye on for the 2022 NBA Draft. However, in the end, our team believes Paolo Banchero will have an average NBA career. If you consider that overrated, then fine. According to BetOnline odds, Banchero has second-best +275 odds of getting drafted first overall ahead of Jabari Smith Jr. And the Duke forward possesses the best -1200 odds of receiving the No. 3 overall selection.
So, considering we believe there are better prospects for our top 3 most overrated prospects list, Banchero is not really an overrated prospect per se. Notable prospects shown below include Keegan Murray, Ochai Agbaji and Dalen Terry. Not to worry, these are just opinions. If the college players here go on to have long, successful playing careers in the NBA, then more power to these prospects.
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Keegan Murray | Iowa
Age: 21 | Height: 6’8″ | Weight: 215 lbs. | Position: SF
First off, Keegan Murray has favored +140 odds of being selected at No. 5 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. As of right now, the Pistons have the fifth selection in the first round. Nonetheless, per sources, the Kings had a casual meeting with De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Murray as well. The forward might be a better fit in Sacramento over Jaden Ivey.
Anyway, why is Murray considered overrated? Well, he’s turning 22 years old this August, and the forward is a top 5 pick in this year’s draft. Youth is important in professional sports, especially in the NBA where speed and endurance are crucial. Just look at how early Kobe Bryant and LeBron James got drafted. Plus, our experts believe that Murray will be unable to play at an All-Star level in his 30’s.
In 35 games played with Iowa in his 2021-22 sophomore season, Murray averaged 23.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He led the Big Ten in scoring last season, and he finished second in total rebounds (303). And Murray had the…