Michael Foster Jr. NBA Draft Predictions, Stats, Profile & Highlights

Devon Platana
Michael Foster Jr. NBA Draft profile, stats, highlights & prediction.
Michael Foster Jr. NBA Draft profile, stats, highlights & prediction. / Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
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There's no shortage of young talent in the 2022 NBA Draft, and that includes top G League Ignite prospect Michael Foster Jr. Foster figures to be taken during the second round on draft night.

Here's everything you need to know about Foster ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft.

Michael Foster Jr. Mock Draft 2022

Yahoo! Sports predictions are from Raphielle Johnson's latest mock draft. CBS Sports' predictions are from Kyle Boone's latest mock draft. Bleacher Report's projections are from Jonathan Wasserman's latest mock draft.

Yahoo! Sports: Boston Celtics (No. 53)
CBS Sports: Portland Trail Blazers (No. 57)
Bleacher Report: Minnesota Timberwolves (No. 50)

Michael Foster Jr. NBA Draft Stock & Projection

Round 2
- Minnesota Timberwolves (No. 50) - 1
- Boston Celtics (No. 53) - 1
- Portland Trail Blazers (No. 57) - 1

All three of the highlighted mock drafts have Foster sticking around on the board until the 50s. Each of the teams listed could use some depth at the power forward position and with the right development, Foster could help any of them in the coming years.

Michael Foster Jr. Stats

2021-22 G League Ignite
- 14.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.9 blocks, 2.2 turnovers, 0.4 3-pointers, 29.8 minutes per game. 48.7% field goal, 31.3% 3-point shooting.

Foster didn't look too out of place competing against experienced men in his first G League season. He nearly averaged a double-double with 14.8 points and 8.8 rebounds, while showing the occasional ability to stretch the floor with his 31.3% three-point shooting. He's the blueprint for a stereotypical stretch forward in today's NBA and should make an impact wherever he lands.

Michael Foster Jr. Height, Wingspan & Age

All height, weight and workout information is from NBA.com.
- Age: 19 years (born 2003)
- Height: 6'9"
- Weight: 273 lbs
- Wingspan: 7'0.25"

Michael Foster Jr. Highlights

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