Top 5 point guards from NCAA eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft

One of the elite point guards in the 2022 NBA Draft, TyTy Washington Jr., will hope to be a lottery pick.
One of the elite point guards in the 2022 NBA Draft, TyTy Washington Jr., will hope to be a lottery pick.

#2 NCAA Point Guard in the 2022 NBA Draft: TyTy Washington Jr. - Kentucky

TyTy Washington Jr. had a strong NCAA basketball season despite dealing with multiple ankle injuries.
TyTy Washington Jr. had a strong NCAA basketball season despite dealing with multiple ankle injuries.

TyTy Washington Jr. was one of the top players on a Kentucky Wildcats roster that oftentimes looked unbeatable. Unfortunately, injuries wore them out.

Still, TyTy Washington Jr. believed that he did enough to showcase his ability as one of the top point guards in the 2022 draft.

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TyTy Washington Jr. brings an elite skill set that allows him to either dominate the ball and make plays, or initiate the offense and play off the ball.

He can score in various ways and possesses a high enough basketball IQ to get open with or without the basketball.

Despite the reasons to love TyTy Washington as a prospect, his ankle injuries during his time at Kentucky could cause concern for NBA teams.

Ankle issues are especially alarming for Washington Jr. because he lacks athleticism and explosiveness. He would struggle to make up for any limitations caused by injuries or soreness.

Ultimately, though, a healthy Washington Jr. could be the best pure point guard to come out of the NCAA this season.

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