Who's in the 2022 NBA Draft? Prospects declare for early-entry into the draft pool

Kyle Irving

Who's in the 2022 NBA Draft? Prospects declare for early-entry into the draft pool image

The countdown is on for the 2022 NBA Draft and the pool of eligible draftees is starting to fill up. Potential No. 1 overall picks Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero and Jaden Ivey have all already entered their names into the 2022 Draft.

Canadian Shaedon Sharpe shocked everyone by entering the draft pool and hiring an agent. Sharpe committed to Kentucky but didn't play a single game. The 18-year from London, Ontario Canada does however meet the requirements of being a year removed from high school basketball to enter the NBA draft this year. He'll also turn 19 years old on May 30.

Many other players have already declared for the draft – some with an agent, forgoing their remaining eligibility, and others who are just testing the waters and can return back to college next season if they choose.

The 2022 NBA Draft is set for Thursday, June 23, but there are some other key dates coming up for prospects deciding to enter their name in the draft pool.

MORE: 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Who are the top prospects entering March Madness?

Take a look at some key deadlines for the 2022 NBA Draft:

2022 NBA Draft Key Dates

  • April 24: The deadline for early entry underclassmen wishing to declare for the draft
  • May 16-22: The 2022 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois
  • May 17: The 2022 NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago, Illinois
  • June 1: The deadline for early entry underclassmen who wish to maintain their collegiate eligibility
  • June 13: The final deadline for all draft prospects (college and international) to pull their name out of the draft

Which prospects have already declared for the 2022 NBA Draft? We have you covered below.

(Note: this list does not include college seniors. Last updated on April 21.)

2022 NBA Draft Early Entrants
NameSchoolPositionAge
Ochai AgbajiKansasGSR
Fardaws AimaqUtah ValleyC/FJR
Paolo BancheroDukeFFR
Malaki BranhamOhio StateGFR
Christian BraunKansasFJR
Kendall BrownBaylorFFR
Julian ChampagnieSt. John'sFJR
Kennedy ChandlerTennesseeGFR
Max ChristieMichigan StateGFR
Ricky Council IVWichita StateGSO
Johnny DavisWisconsinG/FSO
Jalen DurenMemphisCFR
Tari EasonLSUFFR
AJ GriffinDukeFFR
Jordan HallSaint Joseph'sFSO
Chet HolmgrenGonzagaCFR
Harrison IngramStanfordFFR
Jaden IveyPurdueGSO
Jaden JonesRutgersGFR
Trevor KeelsDukeGFR
Walker KesslerAuburnCSO
Jake LaRaviaWake ForestFJR
E.J. LiddellOhio StateFJR
Kenneth Lofton Jr.Louisiana TechFSO
BJ MackWoffordF/CJR
Bennedict MathurinArizonaGSO
Kevin McCullarTexas TechGJR
Bryce McGowensNebraskaFFR
Josh MinottMemphisFFR
Makhel MitchellRhode IslandF/CSO
Makhi MitchellRhode IslandF/CSO
Iverson MolinarMississippi StateGJR
Keegan MurrayIowaFSO
Andrew NembhardGonzagaGSR
Jordan NesbittSaint LouisGSO
Lamar NormanWestern MichiganGJR
Josh OduroGeorge MasonFJR
Gus OkaforSoutheastern LouisianaFJR
Nijel PackKansas StateGSO
Scotty Pippen Jr.VanderbiltGJR
Nate RobertsWashingtonFJR
David RoddyColorado StateFJR
Baylor ScheiermanSouth Dakota StateFJR
Shaedon SharpeKentuckyGFR
Jabari Smith Jr.AuburnFFR
Luke TraversPerth Wildcats (Australia)F-
Drew TimmeGonzagaFJR
Santiago VescoviTennesseeGJR
Jabari WalkerColoradoFSO
TyTy WashingtonKentuckyGFR
Peyton WatsonUCLAFFR
Blake WesleyNotre DameGFR
Donovan WilliamsUNLVG/FJR
Mark WilliamsDukeCSO

Kyle Irving

You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.