Chet Holmgren has declared for the 2022 NBA Draft but insists he is more concerned by finding a "good fit" than being the first man off the board.

Gonzaga freshman Holmgren confirmed to ESPN on Thursday he would be entering the draft.

"After a season where we accomplished a lot of great things as both a team and an individual, I feel like I'm in a position to be able to chase my lifelong dream to play in the NBA," he said.

And the seven-foot center is among the favourites to be taken as the first overall pick.

Holmgren averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.7 blocks for the Bulldogs this season, shooting a superb 60.7 per cent from the floor and 39.0 per cent from three.

But the number one selection is not the 19-year-old's primary concern.

"I understand basketball is a business and going number one doesn't mean nearly as much as finding a good fit and the right situation," Holmgren added in the same ESPN interview.

"At the end of the day, I'm hoping for whatever is best for me and my future, and if that's at number one, then that's great."