The 2025 NBA Draft is less than one week away, which means we will soon know exactly where each of the top prospects will begin their NBA careers.<\/p>\n
While there is near certainty toward the top of the draft with Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, it gets a bit murkier surrounding where Ace Bailey may eventually land. There a wide range of outcomes, including many possible trade scenarios that could change the landscape. These projections are based on the order as it stands, however, and it does not project trades.<\/p>\n
We expect at least a couple transactions on draft night, though, with teams like the Houston Rockets<\/a> as well as the Toronto Raptors<\/a> and Brooklyn Nets<\/a> expected to make some moves.<\/p>\n The following mock draft is based on our research and contains original reporting with quotes from prospects including Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, Cedric Coward, Asa Newell, and Thomas Sorber.<\/p>\n All heights are listed without shoes measured at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago or Treviso.<\/p>\n The best takes and the sharpest bets on all the hoops storylines you need to know.\u00a0Sign up for our Layup Lines newsletter<\/a>,\u00a0hitting your inbox on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.<\/p>\n TEAM: Duke<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n POSITION: Wing\u00a0<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 7.75”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 18.5<\/p>\n The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery was effectively a launching ground for Duke sensation Cooper Flagg to find out what team he will play for next season and beyond<\/a>. It was the Mavericks who shockingly got the opportunity<\/a>, and we shouldn\u2019t expect them to trade the pick<\/a>.<\/p>\n Flagg was long considered the favorite at No. 1 overall (we wrote about it when he was 15 years old<\/a>) and he made that even more clear when he dominated against Team USA<\/a> during a friendly scrimmage before they won gold at the Olympics<\/a>. He then exceeded all expectations<\/a> while he was in college, accomplishing just about everything except winning a national championship<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Something that NBA fans should adore about Flagg: While the Mavericks reportedly decided long before they met with him that he was their pick <\/a>at No. 1 overall, according to The Stein Line<\/a>, he still \u201cinsisted\u201d that he still work out on the court for the team and he \u201cmade a very favorable\u201d impression.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cHe doesn\u2019t turn it off. That\u2019s one of the best compliments I can give,\u201d Kon Knueppel, his Duke college roommate and teammate, recently told For The Win<\/a>. \u201cHe is just a humble dude who loves basketball.\u201d<\/p>\n More: The Mavericks reportedly plan to select Cooper Flagg, not make another controversial trade<\/a><\/p>\n TEAM: Rutgers\u00a0<\/p>\n POSITION: Guard\u00a0<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 4.50”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.3<\/p>\n While the Spurs could have plenty of suitors if they wanted to shop this pick<\/a>, it isn\u2019t worth it to make a move unless it could land them Giannis Antetokounmpo, and such a trade is seeming more and more unlikely<\/a>. Instead, they could get someone with legitimate star potential to pair with Victor Wembanyama.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n For The Win spoke to Harper<\/a> earlier this year and he described how he developed his fantastic ability to become such a dynamic scorer at the rim. Harper should bring that skill set with him to the pros after earning Big Ten All-Freshman honors.<\/p>\n Q&A: Meet Dylan Harper, the best NBA Draft prospect who did not make March Madness tourney<\/a><\/p>\n 3. Philadelphia 76ers: V.J. Edgecombe\u00a0<\/p>\n TEAM: Baylor<\/p>\n POSITION: Wing<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 4.00”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.9<\/p>\n After a strong performance for the Bahamas<\/a> during the Olympic qualifiers last year, V.J. Edgecombe became a name to watch for scouts and evaluators.\u00a0<\/p>\n At the start of the NCAA season, he showed a lot of promise as a defensive player, though that actually slowed down a bit as his freshman campaign progressed. However, while at Baylor, he also showed promise as one of the bounciest scorers<\/a>.<\/p>\n While the Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly not met with Ace Bailey<\/a> yet, Edgecombe did travel for a private workout. He \u201cimpressed\u201d during this environment, per The Philadelphia Inquirer<\/a>. The organization liked his \u201cwork ethic, personality and interviews\u201d during the visit, via The Stein Line<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The Big 12 Freshman of the Year joined Flagg as the only first-year collegiate players with at least 30 dunks and 3-pointers recorded, per Bart Torvik<\/a>.<\/p>\n 4. Kon Knueppel<\/p>\n TEAM: Duke<\/p>\n POSITION: Wing<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 5.00”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.9<\/p>\n In the event that the 76ers do not pick Edgecombe and he is still on the board, the organization may target him<\/a> over Bailey as a defensive anchor. He reportedly had an \u201cexcellent\u201d interview for the team during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, per Yahoo\u2019s Kevin O\u2019Connor<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n But assuming he is off the board, Duke\u2019s Kon Knueppel is an ideal candidate. The Hornets \u201cappear to have interest\u201d in the ACC tournament MVP, according to ESPN\u2019s Jonathan Givony<\/a>.<\/p>\n “I try to focus on all the little things,” Knueppel recently told For The Win<\/a>. “I\u2019m going to make it as hard on the guy that\u2019s got the ball that I\u2019m guarding. I\u2019m going to make it super hard on him. I\u2019m going to box out. I\u2019m going to rebound. I\u2019m going to get a loose ball. Those things add up. It all goes into having a good plus-minus or making winning plays on the court.”<\/p>\n The Blue Devils outscored opponents by 625 points when Knueppel was on the court this season, per CBB Analytics<\/a>, which was the highest plus-minus among all men\u2019s college basketball players.<\/p>\n More: Meet NBA draft prospect Kon Knueppel, the other Duke star you’re not talking enough about<\/a><\/p>\n 5. Utah Jazz: Tre Johnson\u00a0<\/p>\n TEAM: Texas<\/p>\n POSITION: Wing<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 4.75”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.3<\/p>\n It is hard to predict what kind of decisions Austin Ainge will make in his new role as an executive for the Jazz<\/a>. For example, Duke big man Khaman Maluach is considered a \u201cpotential draftee\u201d for Utah, via The Stein Line<\/a>. This would give Utah the flexibility to potentially trade center Walker Kessler.<\/p>\n Texas freshman Tre Johnson, however, is another player who is reportedly gaining significant momentum<\/a> in the pre-draft process so far.\u00a0<\/p>\n Johnson was named SEC Freshman of the Year because he is such a natural scorer whose passing is better than his assist stats might suggest. He is very difficult to stop in the open-court and led all freshmen in 3-pointers made in transition (21) and above the break (65) this season, per CBB Analytics<\/a>.<\/p>\n He measured with a nearly plus-six (6-foot-10) wingspan at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, which should help him in the pros. Johnson also recorded the fastest lane agility time (10.49 seconds) at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine and his upside makes him a good option for a franchise like the Jazz.<\/p>\n TEAM: Oklahoma<\/p>\n POSITION: Guard<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 2.50”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 18.7<\/p>\n Oklahoma freshman Jeremiah Fears has reportedly had multiple workouts with the Jazz<\/a>, who are on the clock immediately before the Wizards. But if Utah decides to go a different direction, don\u2019t expect Fears to wait long to hear his name called. His mentality helps explain why.<\/p>\n “Whoever picks me on draft night, you guys are going to be getting a dog,” Fears recently told For The Win<\/a>. “Somebody that’s going to come in, work hard, bring star power, and give it his all every time they step on the court.”<\/p>\n Fears gave fans some amazing highlights as he climbed up draft boards this season. He deservedly received SEC All-Freshman honors, can score at multiple levels from the floor, and he is a fantastic playmaker on both offense and defense as well.<\/p>\n The guard is the second-youngest NCAA prospect we have projected in the first round behind only Flagg and was still one of the best overall performers in March Madness.<\/p>\n He was one of the fastest players at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, recording a 3.05-second three-quarter sprint.<\/p>\n TEAM: Maryland<\/p>\n POSITION: Big<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 9.25”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 20.5<\/p>\n The New Orleans Pelicans are another difficult team to predict in the 2025 NBA Draft because they have a new front office led by Joe Dumars<\/a>. But the Pelicans do have rumored interest in Queen<\/a> and he was one of the \u201cheadliners\u201d of a workout with the organization, per NBA Big Board\u2019s Rafael Barlowe<\/a>.<\/p>\n Queen was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year and proved his versatility and eye-catching skill set as a big man who is incredibly fun to watch. Then after recording perhaps the biggest moment of the NCAA men\u2019s basketball tournament<\/a>, Queen skyrocketed his draft status<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n While his athletic testing was less than desirable at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, he plays at his own speed and could provide a unique addition for any roster.<\/p>\n Yahoo’s Kevin O’Connor reported that “most front-office executives<\/a>” believe Ace Bailey is their target, even if it means they need to make a trade. However, per The Stein Line<\/a>, the interest is “overstated” and that they are not “actively” trying to trade up for the Rutgers standout.<\/p>\n More: Derik Queen’s game-winner just cemented his NBA Draft status<\/a><\/p>\n 8. Brooklyn Nets: Ace Bailey\u00a0<\/p>\n TEAM: Rutgers<\/p>\n POSITION: Forward<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 7.50”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 18.9<\/p>\n There is a lot to unpack about why Ace Bailey\u2019s draft stock is apparently plummeting lately<\/a>, especially after he measured a bit shorter than expected at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine<\/a>.<\/p>\n While this is much lower than where he was projected in our latest consensus rankings<\/a> at No. 3 overall earlier this month, fans shouldn\u2019t expect him to fall much lower than this. It\u2019s possible that Bailey\u2019s representation wants him to land in a big market where he can get a lot of playing time, and the Nets would provide exactly that.\u00a0<\/p>\n Back when For The Win spoke to his teammate Dylan Harper, he said that his favorite thing about Bailey is how much joy he plays with on the court. Harper described him as tall, lanky, twitchy and a nearly constant presence because of his ability to get a bucket.\u00a0<\/p>\n While some evaluators feel that he might take a bit too many mid range shots, his ability to shoot at his size is something that is going to entice every team in the NBA. His consistency will define just how much success he has, though, as will any development as a passer or as a defensive playmaker.<\/p>\n More: The alarming reasons why Ace Bailey’s NBA draft stock is plummeting<\/a><\/p>\n 9. Toronto Raptors: Khaman Maluach<\/p>\n TEAM: Duke<\/p>\n POSITION: Big<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 7′ 0.75”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 18.8<\/p>\n South Sudan\u2019s Khaman Maluach enjoyed an excellent, efficient campaign and earned ACC All-Freshman honors for Duke.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a lob threat, per CBB Analytics<\/a>, he had the second-most alley-oops completed (38) among all players in college basketball. He is raw on both ends of the court but has a strong defensive presence thanks to his nearly 7-foot-7 wingspan and 9-foot-6 standing reach<\/a> measured at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.\u00a0<\/p>\n Other teams that could have interest include the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, and Atlanta Hawks.<\/p>\n 10. Houston Rockets (via PHX): Collin Murray-Boyles<\/p>\n TEAM: South Carolina<\/p>\n POSITION: Big<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 6.50”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 20.1<\/p>\n No one expects the Rockets to actually use this pick and are likely candidates to make a trade, but if they do, expect them to look at versatile defensive forward like South Carolina sophomore Collin Murray-Boyles.<\/p>\n Murray-Boyles is perhaps the most enticing collegiate player who was not a one-and-done prospect.\u00a0According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, the Rockets are considered a “team that makes sense as a fit<\/a>” for the the forward.<\/p>\n He who averaged 16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, as well as 1.3 blocks per game this season. He is ready to contribute in many ways at the next level. Murray-Boyles is a bit undersized for someone who is virtually a non-threat from beyond the arc but he can offer enough impact as a defender to potentially make up for it.<\/p>\n 11. Portland Trail Blazers: Carter Bryant<\/p>\n TEAM: Arizona\u00a0<\/p>\n POSITION: Forward\u00a0<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 6.50”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.6<\/p>\n Arizona freshman Carter Bryant is a former McDonald\u2019s All-American forward who had a strong collegiate debut despite a relatively limited role.<\/p>\n He was the only freshman aside from Flagg with at least three dunks and 3-pointers during the NCAA men\u2019s basketball tournament, per Bart Torvik<\/a>. Bryant is unselfish, he works hard on defense, he measured with a wingspan just short of 7-foot<\/a>, he recorded a 39.5-inch max vertical and 3.07-second three-quarter sprint.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bryant plays with a high IQ, and already looks like one of the biggest risers during the pre-draft process. It was a no-brainer for him to stay in the 2025 NBA Draft<\/a>.\u00a0He told The Athletic that he studies Portland’s Toumani Camara<\/a> and he could soon become his teammate on the Trail Blazers.<\/p>\n 12. Chicago Bulls: Kasparas Jaku\u010dionis<\/p>\n TEAM: Illinois<\/p>\n POSITION: Guard<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 4.75”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.1<\/p>\n Lithuania\u2019s Kasparas Jaku\u010dionis was briefly one of the hottest names in draft circles<\/a> and he eventually earned Big Ten All-Freshman honors.\u00a0<\/p>\n He has an effective pull-up jumper and led all high-major freshmen in unassisted 3-pointers made (34), per CBB Analytics<\/a>. As a distributor, in the same group, he also had the most assists finished at the rim (76) this season. Jaku\u010dionis needs his jump shot to look more like it did in the first two months of the season than it did in the final three for this pick to work out.\u00a0<\/p>\n 13. Atlanta Hawks (via SAC): Noa Essengue<\/p>\n TEAM: ratiopharm ulm (Germany)<\/p>\n POSITION: Wing<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 10.00”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 18.5<\/p>\n NBA teams have had a slightly difficult time evaluating France\u2019s Noa Essengue because he is still playing in the postseason while overseas.<\/p>\n Essengue is the second-youngest player in the draft but has still managed impressive productivity in one of the more competitive basketball leagues. He ranks fifth-best among all players in Defensive Statistical Impact (DSI) among those with at least seven games played in the Eurocup, per Cerebro Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Essengue is an interesting prospect who a variety of teams should have on their radar and, per ESPN’s Jeremy Woo<\/a>, has “drawn increasing interest from teams in the 9-to-15 range” in the 2025 NBA Draft. He is seen as one of the “potential candidates” for the Hawks, according to Woo.<\/p>\n 14. San Antonio Spurs (via ATL): Joan Beringer<\/p>\n TEAM: KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia)<\/p>\n POSITION: Big<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 11.00”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 18.6<\/p>\n If the Spurs decide to keep their second lottery pick, France’s Joan Beringer is one of the names they will consider.<\/p>\n Beringer was not able to participate in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago because he was playing overseas but he is a great rim runner and legitimate vertical lob threat.<\/p>\n He has a strong defensive presence with a high upside who can impact the game defensively right away. Beringer led the ABA League in blocks this season and ranks third overall in Defensive Statistical Impact (DSI) in his league, per Cerebro Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n 15. Oklahoma City Thunder (via MIA): Cedric Coward\u00a0<\/p>\n TEAM: Washington St.\u00a0<\/p>\n POSITION: Forward\u00a0<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 5.25”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 21.8<\/p>\n Perhaps the most fascinating player in the 2025 NBA Draft is Cedric Coward, who was originally committed to Duke<\/a> in the transfer portal before deciding to turn pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n “I think I can play anywhere because I’m adaptable,” Coward recently told For The Win<\/a>. “I know who I am as a player and I know who I am as a person and all I want to do is impact winning. I don’t care about individual accolades, all of that stuff. That stuff comes with it. But for me, I just want to win. That’s all I want to do. I want to win and I want to get better … Whatever team is looking for that in a player has it right here with me.”<\/p>\n He shot 40.0 percent on his 3-pointers while averaging 17.7 points per game before getting hurt last season. Coward is one of the hottest names in draft circles right now after measuring with a 7-foot-2 wingspan with a 38.5-inch max vertical and 3.06-second three-quarter sprint at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.<\/p>\n Coward reportedly met with the Thunder for a private one-on-zero workout, per ESPN’s Jonathan Givony<\/a>.<\/p>\n 16. Memphis Grizzlies (via ORL): Nique Clifford<\/p>\n TEAM: Colorado St.<\/p>\n POSITION: Forward<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 5.25”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 23.4<\/p>\n Colorado State senior Nique Clifford is the oldest player we have projected in the first round but he looks ready to contribute to an NBA rotation.<\/p>\n Teams are betting on the assumption that the do-it-all forward is going to make an impact on winning right away in the NBA. He led an upset<\/a> in the first round of the NCAA tournament and averaged a productive 18.9 points. 9.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game during his final collegiate campaign.<\/p>\n He has reportedly “received positive feedback” from his workouts and is drawing interest from teams picking in the teens, per ESPN’s Jeremy Woo<\/a>. Perhaps that team is Memphis now that they have traded back into the first round.<\/p>\n Clifford fits a statistical profile<\/a> that the Grizzlies have valued<\/a> in previous draft cycles under executive Zach Kleiman, which we have written about<\/a> in the past. Other prospects who fit this description include Collin Murray-Boyles and Adou Thiero.<\/p>\n 17. Minnesota Timberwolves (via DET): Asa Newell<\/p>\n TEAM: Georgia<\/p>\n POSITION: Forward<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 9.00”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.7<\/p>\n Georgia\u2019s Asa Newell, who was named SEC All-Freshman, is recorded the second-most layups and dunks combined this season among freshmen, per CBB Analytics<\/a>. But he is also developing his 3-pointer after changing his shooting motion.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve always been extremely confident in my jump shot from high school to college and now in the NBA,\u201d Newell recently told For The Win<\/a>. \u201cYou have to have a 3-point shot to survive in the NBA.\u201d<\/p>\n He trailed only his high school teammate, Flagg, among all freshmen in Player Efficiency Rating (PER) last season.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI know I play with a lot of energy,\u201d Newell added. \u201cI\u2019m a match waiting for some gasoline and causing a whole fire \u2026 That is very contagious when you have someone who plays very hard, with a motor, and doesn\u2019t take plays off.\u201d<\/p>\n Newell has worked out with the Timberwolves, per Rookie Wire’s Cody Taylor<\/a>.<\/p>\n Q&A: Asa Newell pitches his ‘contagious’ energy as NBA draft prospect<\/a><\/p>\n 18. Washington Wizards (via MEM): Thomas Sorber<\/p>\n TEAM: Georgetown<\/p>\n POSITION: Big<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 9.25”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.5<\/p>\n Georgetown freshman big Thomas Sorber, who has a 7-foot-6 wingspan<\/a>, was an analytics darling before he suffered a season-ending foot injury. He could provide an exciting young piece to a developing young core and defensive presence for a team that could use a spark on that end of the floor like the Wizards.<\/p>\n “You never hear a lot of people say that their favorite joy is playing defense. I think that’s one thing that’s rare about me,” Sorber recently told For The Win<\/a>. “I know that defense wins games, so I basically just put my all into the defensive end and try my best to not let my opponent score or anybody on the other team score because that can also start breaks and also get my team quick, easy points.”<\/p>\n It made a lot of sense for him to stay in the 2025 NBA Draft<\/a> considering that, per ESPN’s Jeremy Woo<\/a>, he “has solid interest inside the top 20” for this class.<\/p>\n 19. Brooklyn Nets (via MIL): Nolan Traor\u00e9<\/p>\n TEAM: Saint-Quentin (France)<\/p>\n POSITION: Guard<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 3.00”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.1<\/p>\n After a slow start to his season in France, based on his priors before this season, it was only a matter of time before Nolan Traor\u00e9 eventually started to heat up.\u00a0<\/p>\n He averaged 13.8 points and 5.0 assists per game while shooting 42.7 percent on 3-pointers over the course of his last ten games, per RealGM<\/a>. Traor\u00e9 was named 2025 Best Young Player of the Basketball Champions League<\/a> and is inarguably one of the best playmakers in the 2025 NBA Draft.\u00a0<\/p>\n If he is more consistent at the next level, he could become something special as a point guard of the future. Other teams that may have interest include the Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, and Phoenix Suns (especially if they land an additional pick as part of their trade return for Kevin Durant<\/a>).<\/p>\n 20. Miami Heat (via GSW): Will Riley\u00a0<\/p>\n TEAM: Illinois\u00a0<\/p>\n POSITION: Wing\u00a0<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 8.25”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.3<\/p>\n Canada\u2019s Will Riley “could be very much in the Heat\u2019s wheelhouse at 20” in the 2025 NBA Draft, per Miami Herald<\/a>.<\/p>\n Riley had multiple big performances during his freshman campaign for Illinois, including a debut in which he had 31 points while shooting 5-of-6 on 3-pointers. He also had 21 points with 7 rebounds and 5 assists during a win over Iowa in the Big Ten tournament and had another great game against Xavier shooting 3-of-4 on 3-pointers during March Madness.\u00a0Riley was named Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year. Any team drafting Riley is betting on his continued development.\u00a0<\/p>\n He has reportedly worked out with the Heat, per Rookie Wire’s Cody Taylor<\/a>.<\/p>\n 21. Utah Jazz (via MIN): Egor Demin<\/p>\n TEAM: BYU<\/p>\n POSITION: Guard<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 8.25”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.3<\/p>\n Russia\u2019s Egor Demin was initially having one of the strongest freshman campaigns<\/a> of anyone in the nation for BYU. But his relatively poor overall performance and shooting against top-100 competition causes some room for concern.<\/p>\n He measured at 6-foot-8 barefoot at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine and his playmaking still makes him intriguing<\/a>. especially if he stays in the same state where he went to college. The Jazz would potentially need to trade up to land him, though they may have a reason to do exactly that.<\/p>\n Demin “has a relationship with” Jazz governor Ryan Smith and executive Danny Ainge, per The Salt Lake Tribune<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jazz decision makers Ryan Smith and Danny Ainge, both BYU alums. Ainge often attends BYU games as a former player, whose jersey is retired at the Marriott Center. The former BYU standout has worked out for the Jazz, via The Stein Line<\/a>.<\/p>\n 22. Atlanta Hawks (via LAL): Maxime Raynaud<\/p>\n TEAM: Stanford\u00a0<\/p>\n POSITION: Big\u00a0<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 7′ 0.25”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 22.2<\/p>\n TEAM: Stanford\u00a0<\/p>\n POSITION: Big\u00a0<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 7-1\u00a0<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 22.2<\/p>\n Every team in the NBA should want a guy like France\u2019s Maxime Raynaud, who measured with a wingspan above 7-foot-1<\/a> and a standing reach above 9-foot-2. Those are excellent numbers for a player who averaged 20.2 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. But is even better when also considering he made nearly two 3-pointers per game. Raynaud was easily one of the biggest standouts during five-on-five scrimmages<\/a> at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.<\/p>\n Raynaud has reportedly worked out with the Hawks, per Rookie Wire’s Cody Taylor<\/a>.<\/p>\n More: 2025 NBA Draft Combine: 5 biggest winners, including Maxime Raynaud<\/a><\/p>\n 23. New Orleans Pelicans (via IND): Walter Clayton Jr.<\/p>\n TEAM: Florida\u00a0<\/p>\n POSITION: Guard\u00a0<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 2.00”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 22.3<\/p>\n ne enough to earn first-round consideration. As we wrote then<\/a>: The archetype of undersized players who are a bit older relative to the other players in their draft class are typically not early draft picks. Clayton, however, could provide a legitimate exception to this rule after winning NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player. It makes a lot of sense for the Magic to find someone who can get a bucket as easily as Clayton.<\/p>\n More: Is Walter Clayton Jr. an NBA Draft first-round pick after his incredible March Madness?<\/a><\/p>\n 24. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LAC): Rasheer Fleming<\/p>\n TEAM: Saint Joseph’s<\/p>\n POSITION: Forward<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 8.25”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 21.0<\/p>\n One of the most pleasantly surprising prospects in this class is Saint Joseph\u2019s Rasheer Fleming, who has great positional size and shooting feel. He was the only player in college basketball to record at least 40 dunks and 50 shots from beyond the arc, per Bart Torvik<\/a>. He measured with a wingspan above 7-foot-5 and a standing reach above 9-foot-1<\/a> at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.\u00a0<\/p>\n 25. Orlando Magic (via DEN): Liam McNeeley\u00a0<\/p>\n TEAM: Connecticut<\/p>\n POSITION: Wing<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 6.75”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.7<\/p>\n UConn freshman Liam McNeeley won Big East Freshman of the Year and showed flashes during his freshman campaign, like when he had 38 points with 10 rebounds while making five 3-pointers against Creighton on Feb. 11. He also had a solid performance against the eventual national champions during the NCAA men\u2019s basketball tournament, recording 22 points while adding 2 rebounds as well as 3 assists and 2 steals. McNeeley is solid value at this point in the draft but should get consideration even higher.<\/p>\n 26. Brooklyn Nets (via NYK): Jase Richardson\u00a0<\/p>\n TEAM: Michigan St.<\/p>\n POSITION: Guard<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 0.50”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.7<\/p>\n Michigan State freshman Jase Richardson earned Big Ten All-Freshman honors<\/a> after a solid collegiate campaign. He averaged 16.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 0.9 steals per game while shooting 42.0 percent on 3-pointers after moving into the starting lineup for Michigan State<\/a>. However, he measured small for a traditional two-guard<\/a> and may not have the playmaking skills as a floor general to run point.\u00a0<\/p>\n He has reportedly worked out with the Nets, per HoopsHype<\/a>.<\/p>\n 27. Brooklyn Nets (via HOU): Alex Toohey\u00a0<\/p>\n TEAM: Sydney (Australia)<\/p>\n POSITION: Forward<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 7.75”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 21.2<\/p>\n Australia\u2019s Alex Toohey is a fascinating prospect who contributes well on both sides of the floor. He is a legitimately strong wing defender whose Defensive Statistical Impact (DSI) ranks as the best among those who have played more than one game in Australia\u2019s NBL this season, per Cerebro Sports<\/a>.\u00a0He measured just short of 6-foot-8 barefoot at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine with a wingspan nearly 6-foot-11 and played well during five-on-five scrimmages.<\/p>\n 28. Boston Celtics: Drake Powell<\/p>\n TEAM: North Carolina\u00a0<\/p>\n POSITION: Wing\u00a0<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 5.25”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 19.8<\/p>\n North Carolina freshman Drake Powell was one of the biggest winners at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, measuring with a 43-inch max vertical and a standing vertical four inches higher than any other prospect. Although he had a relatively limited role during his time in the NCAA, you\u2019re betting on upside by selecting Powell in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.\u00a0<\/p>\n He has reportedly worked out with the Celtics, per Rookie Wire’s Cody Taylor<\/a>.<\/p>\n 29. Phoenix Suns (via CLE): Danny Wolf\u00a0<\/p>\n TEAM: Michigan\u00a0<\/p>\n POSITION: Big\u00a0<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 10.50”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 21.2<\/p>\n Michigan\u2019s Danny Wolf is a do-it-all big man who has averaged 13.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game this season. Wolf had the most assists (132) of any college player who is 6-foot-10 or taller, per CBB Analytics<\/a>.<\/p>\n The big man is an incredibly gifted and skilled playmaker considering his height, even though there are questions about how it may translate in the NBA. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo<\/a>, feedback on Wolf has been “mixed” in the pre-draft process.<\/p>\n He has reportedly worked out with the Suns, per Rookie Wire’s Cody Taylor<\/a>.<\/p>\n 30. L.A. Clippers (via OKC): Adou Thiero<\/p>\n TEAM: Arkansas\u00a0<\/p>\n POSITION: Wing\u00a0<\/p>\n HEIGHT: 6′ 6.25”<\/p>\n DRAFT AGE: 21.1<\/p>\n