With March Madness underway, NBA fans begin to shift their focus to which prospects will be headlining the 2022 NBA Draft class.
From star freshmen like Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren, Duke's Paolo Banchero and Auburn's Jabari Smith Jr. to breakout sophomores like Purdue's Jaden Ivey and Arizona's Bennedict Mathurin, the top of this year's draft class has no shortage of talent.
Draft profiles: Holmgren | Banchero | Smith | Ivey | Mathurin
While we're still a ways away from discovering the draft order, a date is set for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Here's everything you need to know so far. Check back as more information becomes available.
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When is the 2022 NBA Draft?
- Date: Thursday, June 23
- Time: TBD
The 2022 NBA Draft will be held on Thursday, June 23. While the draft time hasn't been finalized yet, it is usually at 8 p.m. ET.
2022 NBA Draft TV channel, how to live stream
- TV channels: TBD
- Live stream: TBD
The broadcast information for the 2022 NBA Draft is not yet available. Last year, the 2021 NBA Draft was televised on ABC (first round only) and ESPN (first and second rounds), and was available for streaming on the ESPN app.
Where is the 2022 NBA Draft?
The 2022 NBA Draft will return to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
2022 NBA Draft order
The complete order for the 2022 NBA Draft will be finalized on May 17 at the Draft Lottery.
It's worth noting that there will only be 58 draft picks this year, as the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat each lost a second-round pick due to violating the NBA's tampering rules during free agency.
