Top 5 shooting guards from NCAA eligible for the 2022 NBA draft
With the NCAA deadline for declaring for the NBA draft passing, the list of players in the draft has now solidified. While some will undeclare and return to the NCAA, the elite players will stay.
After the draft lottery on May 17, the draft order will be set, and the ability to project the first round will become easier. For now, projecting the best players will be more about pure talent rather than potential scheme fit.
One position that will be especially important is shooting guard, as the top prospects aren't separated by much. Scheme fit will be a critical factor come draft day, but there are five above the rest.
Here's a look at the top five NCAA shooting guards to watch in the draft.
*For this article, Jaden Ivey will be considered a point guard. He can play both but is likely to be taken as the top point guard and could be the top overall guard.