The 2022-23 G League season is going to be a special one, and it all starts with the G League Draft.
The 2022 G League Draft is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 22, effectively kicking off the new G League season.
For the first time in G League history, there will be 30 teams competing in a full 32-game schedule, which is set to tip off on Nov. 4. Although not all 30 NBA teams have a G League affiliate — the Suns and Trail Blazers being the outliers — the G League Ignite and Mexico City Capitanes are joining the G to round out 30 teams competing for the 2023 NBA G League championship.
For more information on the 2022 G League Draft, The Sporting News has you covered below.
When is the G League Draft?
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 22
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
The 2022 NBA G League Draft is set for Saturday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. ET. The Cleveland Charge — the G League affiliate of the Cavaliers — will have the No. 1 overall pick.
Who are the best players in the G League Draft?
As NBA Insider Marc Stein reported, there are a handful of names worth noting in this year's G League Draft.
Norris Cole: Cole is a former two-time NBA champion with the Miami Heat, playing a key role off the bench alongside LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
Remy Martin: Martin was a standout transfer for Kansas last season, helping lead the Jayhawks to the 2022 NCAA National Championship.
Daniel Orton: Orton is a former first-round pick out of Kentucky. He has three years of NBA experience under his belt.
Vander Blue: Blue is a former G League standout, averaging 26.3 points per game for the then-Los Angeles D-Fenders from 2015 to 2017.
How many teams are in the G League?
There will be 30 teams competing in the G League for the first time ever this season.
Twenty-eight NBA teams have a G League affiliate, and there are two new teams competing in the G League for the first time.
The G League Ignite development program will play a full G League season, previously only competing in exhibition games and showcase tournaments to provide a platform for the team's top prospects to shine.
The Mexico City Capitanes, who strictly played in exhibition games last season, will also take part in the full G League schedule.
G League Draft results
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Round 1 results
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Cleveland Charge | Sam Merrill, G |
| 2 | Wisconsin Herd | Joe Wieskamp, G |
| 3 | Greensboro Swarm | Aaron Wheeler, F |
| 4 | College Park Skyhawks | Jared Rhoden, G |
| 5 | Oklahoma City Blue | Jericole Hellems, F |
| 6 | Sioux Falls Skyforce | Kadeem Jack, C |
| 7 | College Park Skyhawks | Terrell Brown Jr., G |
| 8 | Oklahoma City Blue | Michael Weathers, G |
| 9 | Texas Legends | Taze Moore, G |
| 10 | Texas Legends | Amauri Hardy, G |
| 11 | Memphis Hustle | Ty Gordon, G |
| 12 | Iowa Wolves | Mamoudou Diarra, F |
| 13 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants | Abu Kigab, F |
| 14 | Ontario Clippers | Warith Alatishe, F |
| 15 | Westchester Knicks | Mayan Kiir, F |
| 16 | Capital City Go-Go | Theo John, C |
| 17 | South Bay Lakers | Nate Roberts, C |
| 18 | Memphis Hustle | Keith Williams, G |
| 19 | Long Island Nets | Taz Sherman, G |
| 20 | Raptors 905 | Devon Daniels, G |
| 21 | Sioux Falls Skyforce | Jai Smith, F |
| 22 | College Park Skyhawks | Adrian Delph, G |
| 23 | Wisconsin Herd | Tyrn Flowers, F |
| 24 | Windy City Bulls | Nick King, F |
| 25 | Ontario Clippers | David Collins, G |
| 26 | Delaware Blue Coats | Derek Culver, C |
| 27 | Motor City Cruise | Ryan Turell, F |
| 28 | Motor City Cruise | Tom Digbeu, G |
| 29 | Main Celtics | Kendall Smith, G |
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Round 2 results
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Cleveland Charge | Rashad Vaughn, G |
| 2 | Mexico City Capitanes | Jassel Perez, G |
| 3 | Greensboro Swarm | Tyson Jolly, G |
| 4 | Raptors 905 | Hasahn French, F |
| 5 | Greensboro Swarm | Selection not made |
| 6 | Sioux Falls Skyforce | Landon Kirkwood, G |
| 7 | Austin Spurs | Justin Kier, G |
| 8 | Iowa Wolves | Selection not made |
| 9 | Santa Cruz Warriors | Jayce Johnson, C |
| 10 | Delaware Blue Coats | Selection not made |
| 11 | Cleveland Charge | Remy Martin, G |
| 12 | Oklahoma City Blue | Noah Starkey, C |
| 13 | Oklahoma City Blue | Philip Flory, G |
| 14 | Maine Celtics | Zak Irvin, G |
| 15 | Westchester Knicks | Jahvon Blair, G |
| 16 | Sioux Falls Skyforce | Brandon McCoy, C |
| 17 | South Bay Lakers | John Meeks, G |
| 18 | Stockton Kings | Seth Allen, G |
| 19 | Grand Rapids Gold | Norris Cole, G |
| 20 | Memphis Hustle | Selection not made |
| 21 | Stockton Kings | Austin Trice, F |
| 22 | College Park Skyhawks | Selection not made |
| 23 | Greensboro Swarm | Selection not made |
| 24 | Stockton Kings | Isaac Johnson, F |
| 25 | Salt Lake City Stars | Elijah Lufile, F |
| 26 | Delaware Blue Coats | Selection not made |
| 27 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers | Eron Gordon, G |
| 28 | Santa Cruz Warriors | Jack Nolan, G |
| 29 | Salt Lake City Stars | Armon Fletcher, G |
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Round 3 results
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Cleveland Charge | JJ Moore, F |
| 2 | College Park Skyhawks | Selection not made |
| 3 | Greensboro Swarm | Selection not made |
| 4 | Lakeland Magic | Jachai Taylor, F |
| 5 | Lakeland Magic | Selection not made |
| 6 | Birmingham Squadron | Trey McGowens, G |
| 7 | Austin Spurs | Selection not made |
| 8 | Oklahoma City Blue | Kevin Kangu, G |
| 9 | Windy City Bulls | Wayne Stewart Jr., G |
| 10 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants | Selection not made |
| 11 | Maine Celtics | Selection not made |
| 12 | Cleveland Charge | Selection not made |
| 13 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants | Selection not made |
| 14 | Maine Celtics | Selection not made |
| 15 | Westchester Knicks | Dazon Ingram, G |
| 16 | Grand Rapids Gold | Selection not made |
| 17 | Mexico City Capitanes | Selection not made |
| 18 | Windy City Bulls | Selection not made |
| 19 | Long Island Nets | Alan Griffin, G |
| 20 | Austin Spurs | Selection not made |
| 21 | Austin Spurs | Selection not made |
| 22 | College Park Skyhawks | Selection not made |
| 23 | Wisconsin Herd | Selection not made |
| 24 | Grand Rapids Gold | Selection not made |
| 25 | Ontario Clippers | Selection not made |
| 26 | Delaware Blue Coats | Selection not made |
| 27 | Santa Cruz Warriors | Selection not made |
| 28 | Capital City Go-Go | Nick Hornsby, F |
| 29 | Raptors 905 | Selection not made |
