The 2022 NBA Draft is set to take place on Thursday, June 23rd. Following the results of the NBA Draft Lottery, we now have a full picture of this year’s order of picks. There are plenty of quality prospects in this year’s NBA Draft class. Among the players projected to be drafted at some point in the First Round is Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell. The following is a complete E.J. Liddell draft profile including stats, highlights and an NBA Mock Draft projection.
E.J. Liddell NBA Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection
With a muscular and rugged frame, E.J. Liddell is capable of playing bigger than his actual size. He played at the center position on numerous occasions in college and could project as a small-ball center in the NBA as well. Liddell is one of the most versatile defenders in this year’s draft class. He made significant improvements as a perimeter defender from his sophomore to junior seasons. His versatility will give teams the peace of mind to have him switch on pick and rolls. On the offensive end, Liddell brings a number of post moves to the table. When facing up, he poses as a dual-threat given that he can both knock down mid-range jumpers and explode past defenders on the bounce.
Weaknesses
Although Liddell has the framework of being a solid offensive big, his tendency to dribble loosely in college could cost him at the next level. In addition to how he handles the basketball, he will also need to improve the quickness of his first step. As the featured scorer at Ohio State, Liddell sometimes would play his way into unwinnable situations. Following the 2022 NBA Draft, his new coaches will need to work with him on improving his decision-making and floor awareness.
Henry’s passion for sports dates all the way back to childhood and has ultimately led to a full-fledged career as an analyst and content creator. After getting his start penning fantasy football articles, he forrayed into the betting side of the business in early 2019. His love for sports and statistics proved to be an ideal match with the dedicated research and strategy that handicapping requires. Henry currently specializes in betting analysis and picks for college football, college basketball and NASCAR. He counts the NFL, the WNBA, and NBA player props as additional leagues/markets of interest.
Henry graduated from SUNY Buffalo in 2021 with a Communication Studies degree and a Psychology minor. A native of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, he and his pup, Harold, have since relocated to Laramie, Wyoming. Thanks to his professional goals within the sports betting industry, there has been a whole lot of steam on the odds for a move to Las Vegas in 2023! Most of Henry’s free time is spent on outdoor adventures, playing chess, snowboarding, or reading a good book. He is also a competitive powerlifter and aspires to qualify for the USAPL Nationals meet within the next 2-3 years.
