NBA mock draft roundup: Recent projections for Sixers at No. 22 with draft nearing
Дата публикации: 17-06-2026 11:55:04
Under one week to go.
Ahead of next Tuesday’s first round, here’s a roundup of recent NBA mock drafts with a focus on the Sixers at pick No. 22:
ESPN’s Jeremy Woo
Dailyn Swain, Texas
Woo: “Despite the combine not going all that well for him, Swain appears to be firmly in the first round, as the lack of wings with a variety of tools in the middle tier of the draft works in his favor. There are still questions around his shooting, but teams view his ability to get downhill and solid defensive upside as worth the long-term investment.
“After bringing in the new president of basketball operations, Mike Gansey from Cleveland, to head the front office, the 76ers are still relatively early in their decision-making process. … Finding an immediate contributor at this spot would be a win, with much of Philadelphia’s salary structure tied up in Joel Embiid and Paul George, and cultivating depth behind them is likely a priority.”
Swain’s very comfortable with the ball in his hands and an aggressive, physical driver. He averaged 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals as a junior at Texas.
SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell
Dailyn Swain, Texas
The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie
Koa Peat, Arizona
Vecenie: “Sources around the league are still trying to figure out what new head of basketball operations Mike Gansey’s type will be. So this pick might just be me wish-casting a bit, but I can’t imagine a better fit for both Peat and an organization. With Joel Embiid playing more consistently on the perimeter now, Peat could use his athleticism and strength to crash along the baseline and make smart plays while also providing tough defensive energy. The 76ers desperately need a four with some power to his game, and Peat brings that in a big way.”
It wouldn’t be shocking at all if Gansey and the Sixers appreciate Peat’s background as a gritty, winning player. He’s brought home four state championships in high school, earned gold medals for the United States in FIBA play, and reached the Final Four last season.
The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer reported Wednesday that “by week’s end, Philadelphia will have completed in-person visits from all of Koa Peat, Dailyn Swain, Chris Cenac, Allen Graves, Isaiah Evans and Zuby Ejiofor.”
CBS Sports’ Adam Finkelstein
Koa Peat, Arizona
Finkelstein: “Peat is higher than this on the CBS Big Board, but his glaring lack of shooting is going to require a specific fit. The Sixers lack a long-term solution at the four, can get their floor-spacing from Embiid’s face-up skill set, and could benefit from Peat’s strength, physicality, intangibles, winning pedigree, and ability to get downhill.”
NBC Sports Bay Area’s Dalton Johnson and Tristi Rodriguez
Koa Peat, Arizona
Rodriguez: “Philly needs reliable frontcourt depth – emphasis on reliable. Peat is a well-rounded player who’s capable of doing a little bit of everything on the floor.”
Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor
Chris Cenac Jr., Houston
O’Connor: “Cenac checks every box on paper as a superb athlete who moves like a wing, has the length to alter shots, and shoots from the perimeter. Houston handed him a starting role with national title aspirations and trusted him with heavy minutes. But the Cougars fell short again, in part because Cenac struggled to stay out of foul trouble, couldn’t score efficiently, and was overeager to play on the perimeter despite having the body of a bruiser. He arrived in college with lottery expectations, and he still could become that player in the future. But the NBA team drafting him is taking a project.”
Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman
Chris Cenac Jr., Houston
Cenac posted 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds per game last season at Houston. We profiled his game here.
USA Today Sports’ Bryan Kalbrosky
Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State
Kalbrosky: “The All-Big 12 standout was an impactful dribble-pass-shoot forward who got hurt during March Madness and otherwise could have come into the pre-draft process with even more hype and momentum due to his unique skill set.”
Jefferson tallied 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game as a Cyclones senior. For a player built like an old-school power forward, his passing is a standout skill.
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