Jeremy Sochan is raising the British flag in the 2022 NBA Draft and predicts that most draft analysts will win the lottery.
His legacy is complex. He was born to a Polish mother and an American father, played for the Polish national team and was born in Oklahoma.
After that, he moved to England at the age of two and spent most of his life mainly in Milton Keynes. Although he properly describes himself as a “citizen of the world,” his love for games began here in Britain.
“Maybe he was actually my grandfather. He handed the basketball to me, but it was always around me,” Sochan said. “I was always there because my dad played and my mom played.
“It definitely started in England. I think I really started thinking seriously when I was about 13. I had to stop playing soccer and just focus on basketball. Then I knew I had a chance. “
More than a chance, he is now at the forefront of entering the world’s largest league and can’t wait for a chance. He’s by no means a complete article, but he’s ready for the next step. In his lonely season at Baylor, Associated Press Journalist Dave Sketta, coupled with the 6’9 “frame that gives him the ability to protect anyone from point guards to post players,” given his athletic ability, “there may be no better defensive player in the country than Sochan. I don’t know. “
The lottery outlook is Bears averaging 9.2 points and 6.4 rebounds, turning 19 only last month. He has been active in Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelican, Washington Wizards, Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers, which he started following when he played in Manchester in 2013. He also made a zoom call with the Indiana Pacers after missing training due to travel issues.
Teens speak with friendly conviction when attending Sky sports Media assembled for pre-draft chat. He certainly is not overwhelmed by following in the footsteps of many international greats who have represented the league with such a reputation. Especially as someone with such a diverse background, that’s what he feels right for him, and he looks forward to paving the way for the next level.
“I think it makes a lot of sense to me,” Sochan said. “I think it’s really exciting. There’s no one else from the UK or Poland, so connecting these communities together to be inspiration and presence is exciting to me. Others Will be able to help those who are, and I’m really excited to do something in those countries too. “
Jeremy Sochan – Profile
Strengths: Sochan’s physical tools are off the chart at 6 feet 9 inches and 230 pounds. His long wingspan makes him a dynamic defender both around and on the post, and his ability to jump makes him a solid contributor on the board. He has a developing post game and is playing with energy.
concern: Sochan has the ability to take over the match, but has not yet shown his killer instinct to the team that was forced to play shorthand due to an injury. He also needs to improve his steering wheel if he wants to be a truly positionless player, and his outside shots (29.6% from a 3-point arc) and free throw shots (58.9%) work. Is required.
Pick projection: Sochan’s draft stock, with most people, sees him landing in the 10-15 range of the lottery, depending on whether the team is impressed with his instantly translatable defenses. , He can go up or down. In any case, the UK is likely to win the first round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Additional top international outlook
Usman Jen The French moved to Australia for the season to hone his skills. Nikola Jović I was at home in Serbia.
However, in the Thursday night draft, both are expected to be in the NBA, as both are among the top international candidates.
Both are versatile 6’10 “wings that have just turned 19 after the first professional season.
Dien participated in the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian National Basketball League as part of the Next Stars program, which has become a hotspot for the NBA’s prospects. Jobic was named the ABA League’s top prospect after the first full season of the Belgrade Club Mega. The game has similarities to his fellow Serbs and back-to-back league MVPs..
Nikola Jović-Profile
Mega Nikola Jović, right, score when FMP’s Danilo Tasik is trying to stop him during an ABA League match
Strengths: A multi-faceted scorer with court vision and playmaking skills. He averaged 11.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists this season, shooting 36.5% out of the 3-point range.
Jobic told reporters that he worked for the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs. As of Monday, both teams had three first round picks. (No 19), and Milwaukee Bucks (24th pick). He also planned to train with the Miami Heat, who has the 27th pick, and the champion Golden State Warriors (No. 28).
“My basketball IQ is really good, I’m really good when it comes to shooting, and I also pass. Those are the ones I can immediately translate into the NBA,” said Jobic.
concern: Jobic does not have an explosive first step. He was also concerned about his strength as he entered the season at £ 200, but he was bulky and now weighs 224 pounds.
“I’m working on my whole body. Core stability is very important to me,” said Jobic, who turned 19 this month.
Rafael Barlowe, NBA Bigboard Scout Director, said Jobic is working on the project as a “league average defender” and proper matches are essential. He has no chance to handle the ball and is stuck in a corner. “
Ousmane Dieng – Profile
The skinny French recovered from a slow start in Australia and instantly showed why he could win the lottery.
Strengths: Boundary skills and playmaking possibilities can protect multiple positions. He averaged 8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. His three-point shot rate was in the single digits early on, but was 35% in the last 12 games of the season.
“I had to find my rhythm and keep working on the game,” he said.
Dien worked with “many” teams, but refused to name them.
“I’m so versatile that I can fit any team, so I can do whatever the coach wants me to do,” he said. “I’m pretty diligent, have good visibility, are very versatile, and can do everything on the floor.”
concern: Shoot consistency and frames. He needs to add bulk. At £ 215, he’s about £ 10 heavier than at the beginning of the season when he sometimes seemed lost.
“The gap between France’s third part and the NBL is huge. Everything is faster and everything is more physical,” he said, and playing among former NBA players was “really good” for him. Added.
Other internationals with no experience in the United States
– – Ismael Kamagate: 6 feet 11 inches, 230 pounds center of Paris basket. The 21-year-old French averaged 11.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. I refused 9 shots in the match against Roanne. French league all-star.
– – Karifa Diop: Spain’s Gran Canaria’s latest Senegalese tycoon, 7’1 “, 240 pounds center. He averaged 6.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game.
– – Hugo Besson: The 21-year-old shooting guard played with Dien at the New Zealand Breakers. The 6’4 inch French averaged 13.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He shot 30.8 percent from the 3-point range.
– – Gabriele Procida: Exercise 6-7 Italians who shot 38.3 percent from behind the arc for Bologna.
Someone special is waiting for 2023
Stupid Length: Victor Wembanyama (white shirt) acting for Nanterre in the French League shows off his crazy wingspan
France’s 7’3 “Victor Wembanyama may have been the top pick of the year-probably last year as well. The 18-year-old will finally qualify in 2023.
Due to his size and skill (ball handling, shooting, rim protection), Wembanyama is considered a cross-generational talent. He finished 22 points, 8 rebounds and 8 blocks against a stacked US team, including Chet Holmgren, in the final of the FIBA Under 19 World Cup last July. He plays for ASVEL, a French team owned by Tony Parker.
“If he makes the most of all his gifts, he could easily become one of the best players of his generation,” Barlow said.
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