Cooper Flagg
FORWARD / Duke
HT: 6-9
WT: 221
AGE: 18
WINGSPAN: 7-0
Cooper Flagg arrived at Duke at 17 and became the fourth-ever freshman to win the Wooden Award, exceeding all reasonable expectations. He developed quickly from a high-level connector and play-finisher into a legitimate on-ball hub, comfortably leveraging his athleticism to create advantages and spray buckets from all three levels. Flagg plays defense with the competitiveness of T.J. McConnell, but he’s 6-foot-9 in shoes with significant vertical pop and the lateral agility to guard all over the floor. His youth, athleticism and IQ comes around once in a generation.
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Cooper Flagg arrived at Duke at 17 and became the fourth-ever freshman to win the Wooden Award, exceeding all reasonable expectations. He developed quickly from a high-level connector and play-finisher into a legitimate on-ball hub, comfortably leveraging his athleticism to create advantages and spray buckets from all three levels. Flagg plays defense with the competitiveness of T.J. McConnell, but he’s 6-foot-9 in shoes with significant vertical pop and the lateral agility to guard all over the floor. His youth, athleticism and IQ comes around once in a generation.
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A wing-sized guard with elite driving skills, Dylan Harper has all the tools of a future All-Star creator. While not a great pull-up shooter, he’s efficient in off the catch and dynamic attacking closeouts, which should give him scalability and versatility within a scheme or lineup. He mixes speeds when rumbling downhill and knows how to use his frame to absorb contact and finish in traffic. Harper displays excellent feel running pick-and-rolls and his defensive ceiling is considerable given his outlier tools.
WINGSPAN: 6-11
WT: 213
HT: 6-6
AGE: 19
GUARD / RUTGERS
Dylan Harper
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Collin Murray-Boyles improved across the board as a sophomore despite a mediocre supporting cast at South Carolina. Concerns about the jump shot are real but overblown, as Murray-Boyles’ tank-like physicality, balletic footwork and soft touch make him a dominant scorer on the interior. He’s a smothering, versatile defender, a legitimate playmaking hub in the frontcourt, and a unique — but viable — star bet in a top-heavy class.
WINGSPAN: 7-1
WT: 239
HT: 6-7
AGE: 20
FORWARD / SOUTH CAROLINA
Collin Murray-Boyles
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Noa Essengue is the second-youngest player in the class, only three days older than Cooper Flagg and with an impressive track record of production in a professional league. At 6-foot-9, he’s a spindly, rangy defender who can slide his feet with guards or envelope shot attempts at the rim. He’s still coming into his own offensively, but Essengue cleans up on simple cuts and out in transition, where his fluidity of movement pops. If the 3s fall consistently and he can nurture solid instincts as a passer, the ceiling is lofty.
WINGSPAN: 7-1
WT: 204
HT: 6-11
AGE: 18
FORWARD / FRANCE
Noa Essengue
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Kon Knueppel’s lackluster length and athleticism will hurt him on defense, but he’s savvy within a team context and competitive enough to survive. Where he shines, of course, is offensively. Knueppel is a knockdown shooter with impressive pace and physicality as a driver. He won’t beat defenders one-on-one, but he can come off a screen, get downhill with a purpose, and finish smoothly below the rim. He’s one of the smartest players in the draft, with a high baseline of skill that should translate immediately.
WINGSPAN: 6-6
WT: 219
HT: 6-6
AGE: 19
Forward / Duke
Kon Knueppel
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VJ Edgecombe is a one-percent athlete. Ideally he’d be a bit taller, but Edgecombe has the strength and twitch to guard much bigger than his listed height. He’s a singularly disruptive force on defense, with the motor to one day crack an All-Defense team. He’s still coming along as a ball-handler and playmaker, but Edgecombe’s spot-up shooting and elite first step give him a solid baseline for scoring. He also reads the floor well and functions as a strong connective piece.
WINGSPAN: 6-8
WT: 193
HT: 6-5
AGE: 19
guard / baylor
VJ Edgecombe
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Derik Queen did not ace his athletic testing at the Combine, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more winning personality on the court — and his performance at Maryland backs it up. The defensive concerns are real, but Queen operates with a boldness few bigs do. He slings creative, pinpoint dimes on the move and attacks mismatches with a dangerous blend of strength, footwork and sly agility. Queen’s more of a theoretical shooter than a shooter at this point, but his touch on hooks and runners in the lane is reason enough for optimism on that front.
WINGSPAN: 7-1
WT: 248
HT: 6-10
AGE: 20
center / maryland
Derik Queen
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Jeremiah Fears struggled with efficiency as a freshman, but the intersection of youth, productivity and athleticism is hard to come by. Fears can get wherever he wants on the floor, mixing an elite first step with incredible live-dribble deceleration. He needs to add strength, but Fears plays through contact and draws fouls at the rim. The jumper looks better than the results and should develop in time. He needs to trim turnovers, but his passing ambition suggests true franchise point guard potential. If it all clicks, Fears can become the heliocentric focal point of an NBA team.
WINGSPAN: 6-5
WT: 180
HT: 6-4
AGE: 18
guard / oklahoma
Jeremiah Fears
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Khaman Maluach takes up a lot of space in the paint. His freshman season at Duke was by no means a seamless journey, but he’s already far along in his development as a finisher and rim protector. The defensive rebounding should improve in a different context and the eye test shows a viable perimeter defender when asked to move in space. He is extremely raw on offense, but Maluach dunks everything and inhales the offensive glass. He shot 72.3 percent on free throws and shows flashes of touch out to the 3-point line.
WINGSPAN: 7-7
WT: 253
HT: 7-2
AGE: 19
Center / Duke
Khaman Maluach
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Thomas Sorber’s freshman season was cut short by a foot injury, but his impactful two-way performance in limited reps — as well as strong measurements at the Combine — solidified his stock. Sorber needs to play with more force at the rim, but he shows soft touch on push shots and has a deep bag of tricks in the paint. His ability to pass on the short roll is highly valuable in today’s NBA, and his IQ translates to the defensive end, where Sorber has the size, fluidity and awareness to develop into a solid defensive anchor.
WINGSPAN: 7-6
WT: 262
HT: 6-10
AGE: 19
Center / georgetown
Thomas Sorber
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Ace Bailey is the most polarizing prospect in the 2025 draft. He’s a major talent, with the size and shot-making chops to become a star at the next level. It’s rare to find such a prolific mid-range assassin nowadays, but Bailey’s ability to shoot over contests and from a plethora of angles is unique. He’s coverage-proof. That said, he doesn’t really pass and the defensive engagement tends to waver. A high center of gravity also limits his handle; Bailey doesn’t get to the rim or create separation easily. He relies, perhaps too much, on a diet of tough shots.
WINGSPAN: 7-1
WT: 203
HT: 6-9
AGE: 18
Forward / rutgers
Ace Bailey
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Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakučinois made a strong early impression at Illinois. His season was up and down in the end, but it’s rare to find a playmaker with his combination of size, vision and creativity. Jakučionis is a limited athlete, so he will need to prove he can beat NBA defenders at the point of attack and finish against rim protection. But, a dynamic shot-making profile, including a filthy step-back, should allow him to score consistently, while his feel operating out of pick-and-rolls is well suited to today’s NBA.
WINGSPAN: 6-8
WT: 205
HT: 6-6
AGE: 19
GUard / illinois
Kasparas Jakučionis
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Despite underwhelming measurements at the Combine, Jase Richardson ought to hit the ground running at the next level. He’s an excellent point of attack defender, even if he lacks positional flexibility, and the offensive skill package is an easy plug-and-fit with just about any lineup. Richardson spent the majority of his freshman season working off-ball and attacking closeouts, but he’s an efficient three-level scorer with ridiculous touch on floaters, savvy connective instincts and a chance to grow into more of a lead guard as his reps increase.
WINGSPAN: 6-8
WT: 178
HT: 6-2
AGE: 19
guard / michigan state
Jase Richardson
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Tre Johnson oozes ‘real hooper’ energy. He’s a standout shot-maker, with great length and agility, helping to mitigate some of the concerns about his lax defense as a 19-year-old. That said, Johnson can’t really handle physicality with his frame, so he’s limited as a driver and a finisher around the rim. He’s also reliant on some difficult jumpers, despite a nice package of side-steps and step-backs to create space. Johnson is a better passer than his assist numbers suggest, but the volume’s not really there and he doesn’t easily create dribble penetration.
WINGSPAN: 6-10
WT: 190
HT: 6-6
AGE: 19
Guard / texas
Tre Johnson
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It’s generally smart to fade older players in the first round, but Nique Clifford feels like an exception to the rule. The five-year senior got better each season, becoming one of college basketball’s most well-rounded stars. He’s a springboard athlete, guarding a variety of different positions and archetypes, while also feasting on the glass at 6-foot-6. Moreover, he’s an efficient shooter, a sharp connective passer and a heady off-ball mover. His growth as a secondary ball-handler and straight-line driver leaves precious few holes. Clifford has all the hallmarks of a high-end role player.
WINGSPAN: 6-8
WT: 202
HT: 6-6
AGE: 23
Forward / colorado state
Nique Clifford
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Adou Thiero is a singularly explosive athlete on the wing. The 3-point shot needs a lot of work, but it’s rare to find a 6-foot-7 wing with Thiero’s ability to get downhill and create his own shots at the rim. He’s a beast out in transition, and the defensive activity is a plus. We won’t know Thiero’s ceiling until we know his development arc as a shooter, but it’s smart to bet on the brawny, dynamic slasher who can collapse a defense and score with his tools, even as his skills come along slowly on the back burner.
WINGSPAN: 7-0
WT: 218
HT: 6-7
AGE: 21
Forward / arkansas
Adou Thiero
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Noah Penda checks a lot of boxes on the wing. He needs to sink 3s more consistently, but with a broad frame and underrated agility, Penda is one of the draft’s most impactful defenders. On the other end, he delivers pinpoint passes on a rope and knows when (and where) to cut in the flow of the offense. His selfless demeanor and willingness to embrace the little things creates confidence that, if his jumper develops, Penda will have a long and productive career.
WINGSPAN: 7-0
WT: 242
HT: 6-8
AGE: 20
forward / france
Noah Penda
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Cedric Coward took a nontraditional path to the NBA. He began in D-III, then spent two years with E. Washington in the Big Sky, before finally arriving on a national stage at WSU as a senior. Then, six games into his Cougars tenure, Coward suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. That said, 6-foot-6 wings with Coward’s blend of length, athleticism and shooting are all the rage. He defends at a high level, processes the floor sharply in a connective role, and displays flashes of downhill, straight-line creation. If he can get stronger and improve his handle, the upside is considerable.
WINGSPAN: 7-2
WT: 213
HT: 6-6
AGE: 21
Forward / Washington state
Cedric Coward
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Nolan Traoré has excellent size and length for the point guard position, in addition to being the fastest straight-line mover in the draft. He gets downhill at will, comfortable mixing in crossovers and hesitation moves to keep defenders in a hopeless limbo. He needs to improve as a shooter and a finisher, but the 3s started falling toward the end of the season and Traoré boasts the highest assist percentage in the draft at 19 years old. He’s not much of a defender yet, but the tools and athleticism give him a framework for growth. The upside here is considerable.
WINGSPAN: 6-8
WT: 175
HT: 6-4
AGE: 19
Guard / france
Nolan Traoré
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Carter Bryant did enough in a limited role at Arizona to win over NBA scouts. He’s an eye-popping athlete on the wing; he just looks the part of a pro-level defender with his strength, activity and versatility. Bryant is already strong enough to stonewall drives at the point of attack and he’s mobile enough to float on the weak side for blocks. He has more room left to grow offensively, but a consistent 3-point shot and a nice mid-range package should get him far at the next level.
WINGSPAN: 6-10
WT: 188
HT: 6-8
AGE: 19
Forward / arizona
Carter Bryant
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Rasheer Fleming’s athleticism pops on tape. He’s a long, rangy defender who can envelope shot attempts as a weak-side rim protector and smother guards with his length on switches. Offensively, Fleming is a proficient spot-up shooter and a potent lob threat, with just enough straight-line juice to beat closeouts and collapse a defense. He’s limited as a passer and probably tops out as a star in his role, but Fleming’s skill set is tailored for today’s game.
WINGSPAN: 7-5
WT: 232
HT: 6-9
AGE: 20
Forward / st. joseph's
Rasheer Fleming
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Asa Newell put a traditionally mediocre UGA team in the NCAA Tournament with impressive productivity as a freshman. It’s unclear to what extent he will shoot at the next level, and the defensive playmaking isn’t elite, but Newell’s blend of mobility and physicality gives him a unique edge as a four-five combo. While he lacks go-to scoring moves, the instincts for cutting and cleaning up offensive rebounds will put numbers on the board, especially when mixed with the occasional spot-up jumper. Newell gets by on the small stuff, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
WINGSPAN: 6-11
WT: 224
HT: 6-10
AGE: 19
forward / georgia
Asa Nowell
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Ben Saraf bristles with creativity as a passer. He’s not an outlier athlete or a particularly adept shooter, but Saraf’s shifty handles allow him to manipulate a defense and create driving angles. From there, he’s a threat to spray passes with either hand, delivered right into the shooting pocket. His finishing package out to the free throw line is quite robust, but Saraf will struggle against NBA rim protection and he’s a streaky spot-up shooter with minimal pull-up shooting to speak of. Extreme strengths and weaknesses complicate his projection.
WINGSPAN: 6-9
WT: 199
HT: 6-7
AGE: 19
guard / israel
Ben Saraf
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Walter Clayton Jr. led Florida to the national title with a torrid shooting display in the NCAA Tournament. It was the perfect sendoff for one of college hoops' neatest development stories. Clayton, who transferred from Iona to Florida as a junior, is one of the very best shooters in the draft, comfortable launching from several feet behind the NBA line and with a hand in his face. The shooting dynamism, combined with a stout, bursty frame that allows him to attack closeouts and finish through contact, should allow Clayton to contribute immediately as a scorer at the next level.
WINGSPAN: 6-4
WT: 199
HT: 6-3
AGE: 22
guard / florida
Walter Clayton Jr.
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Ryan Kalkbrenner gradually evolved into one of the most dominant players in college basketball across five seasons at Creighton. The four-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year is a dominant drop coverage rim protector and a determined rebounder, with post skills and finishing touch to boot on the offensive end. His recent progression as a shooter, however, should make it easy for NBA teams to envision a long and fruitful career from the 7-footer.
WINGSPAN: 7-6
WT: 257
HT: 7-2
AGE: 23
Center / creighton
Ryan Kalkbrenner
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Dallas hit jackpot after the Luka Dončić fiasco. There’s no messing this up. Cooper Flagg occupies rarefied air as one of the best prospects in recent memory. He dominated college basketball after arriving at Duke as a 17-year-old. Flagg impacts every aspect of the game. He’s a proficient shooter, a burgeoning on-ball creator, a dominant interior finisher and a hellacious defender, with one of the hottest motors you’ll ever see in a top recruit. Dallas needs a centerpiece to reorient its future around, which Flagg provides.
What's the team fit?
Rasheer Fleming’s athleticism pops on tape. He’s a long, rangy defender who can envelope shot attempts as a weak-side rim protector and smother guards with his length on switches. Offensively, Fleming is a proficient spot-up shooter and a potent lob threat, with just enough straight-line juice to beat closeouts and collapse a defense. He’s limited as a passer and probably tops out as a star in his role, but Fleming’s skill set is tailored for today’s game.
Phoenix severely lacks defensive playmaking beyond Ryan Dunn. Rasheer Fleming falling to No. 29 is a dream. While he’s not exactly a franchise center, Fleming can switch one-through-five and wreak havoc as a weak side roamer at the four spot. He’s also an efficient spot-up shooter with the straight-line burst to beat closeouts and attack the rim. Although not much of a playmaker or in-between scorer, Fleming has all the tools to be an impactful role player from day one.
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Will Riley showed plenty of promising flashes during a turbulent freshman season at Illinois. He’s a true 6-foot-8 wing with dribble-pass-shoot utility. The 3s don’t fall frequently enough, but he’s a great driver, able to shift gears and absorb contact despite a thin frame. Riley cuts instinctively without the ball and delivers accurate passes in the flow of the offense. He also has a smooth pull-up in his bag, although inconsistency (again) is a major drawback. If the jumper stabilizes and he adds muscle on defense, the ceiling is high.
With Jayson Tatum out of commission next season and Jaylen Brown’s future in doubt, Boston invests in a talented slashing, shot-making freshman. Will Riley needs to bulk up, but he has solid measurables for a wing and a wide breadth of skill, even if he’s still putting all the pieces together. Riley’s 3-point shot can run cold and he’s a highly inconsistent defender these days, but his physical driving, impressive flashes of pull-up shooting and underrated passing chops give him a high ceiling for Boston to invest in.
What's the team fit?
forward / illinois
Will Riley
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Liam McNeeley was a projected lottery pick preseason — and he could still end up in that range — but a rocky freshman season at UConn unveiled some major concerns. He still offers a prototypical blend of size and movement shooting on the wing, but McNeeley’s jumper was inconsistent in a role that demanded more of him. He can deliver nice secondary passing reads, but he’s a bad finisher in the paint and a limited defender. If the shooting pops, McNeeley will stick, but it’s unclear if he has the ancillary attributes necessary to thrive if the jumper does not translate full-stop.
While Brooklyn loads up on athleticism and upside with its first three picks, there isn’t a lot of shooting between Essengue, Traoré and Beringer. As such, the Nets target a more surefire, high-floor type of talent in McNeeley, who was an elite high school shooter and a productive offensive centerpiece at UConn, despite a wavering jumper. The blend of size, shooting and feel should help him stick in the NBA, even if there are concerns about his defense and his ability to really grow beyond a specialist at the next level.
What's the team fit?
forward / uconn
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Joan Beringer is exceedingly raw but also exceedingly young, with a baseline of physical tools and production overseas that will appeal to teams in the first round. Even without much meat on the bone offensively, his run-jump athleticism will yield plenty of lob dunks, putbacks and easy finishes of the sort. On defense, he makes incredible flash plays as a shot blocker, with an ability to blanket large areas of the floor and recover quickly in space. He'll need patience and the right infrastructure around him, but Beringer is one of this draft’s more intriguing long-term swings.
Joan Beringer is a pure upside swing, which the Nets can afford. In addition to capitalizing on the NBA’s French New Wave with Essengue, Traoré and Beringer, Brooklyn amasses an intriguing blend of skill sets with these picks. Beringer is another acrobatic finisher who can run the floor and catch lobs, with Traoré playing the setup man. On defense, the combined ground coverage and malleability of Beringer and Essengue could provide the Nets with a solid foundation for the future — even if it takes time for it to crystallize.
What's the team fit?
center / france
Joan Beringer
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Ben Saraf bristles with creativity as a passer. He’s not an outlier athlete or a particularly adept shooter, but Saraf’s shifty handles allow him to manipulate a defense and create driving angles. From there, he’s a threat to spray passes with either hand, delivered right into the shooting pocket. His finishing package out to the free throw line is quite robust, but Saraf will struggle against NBA rim protection and he’s a streaky spot-up shooter with minimal pull-up shooting to speak of. Extreme strengths and weaknesses complicate his projection.
Orlando sold the farm for Desmond Bane, including the No. 16 pick. That gives the Magic one shot to address their needs at point guard. Saraf has enjoyed a productive season for Germany’s Ulm. His Combine measurements came out better than expected, as he’s 6-foot-7 in shoes. Orlando loves size and versatility. Saraf is a limited defender and a spotty shooter, but a blend of youth, size, ball-handling craft and playmaking feel — at this stage of the draft — could be too intriguing to pass up for a team in need of a table-setter.
What's the team fit?
guard / israel
Ben Saraf
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It’s generally smart to fade older players in the first round, but Nique Clifford feels like an exception to the rule. The five-year senior got better each season, becoming one of college basketball’s most well-rounded stars. He’s a springboard athlete, guarding a variety of different positions and archetypes, while also feasting on the glass at 6-foot-6. Moreover, he’s an efficient shooter, a sharp connective passer and a heady off-ball mover. His growth as a secondary ball-handler and straight-line driver leaves precious few holes. Clifford has all the hallmarks of a high-end role player.
There’s a world in which OKC, equipped with an unholy amalgamation of future picks, swings for upside and forgoes any hope of immediate contribution. Or, the Thunder can look for a day-one depth piece like Clifford, one of the most well-rounded college basketball stars who steadily improvement across five seasons. Clifford is a springy athlete on the wing, with a bankable 3-point shot, stout defense and an impressive dribble-drive game. He became a real shot creator as a senior, with connective instincts this OKC offense thrives on.
What's the team fit?
forward / colorado state
Nique Clifford
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Maxime Raynaud offers plenty of intriguing traits as a 7-footer with a smooth jumper, a face-up game and solid rebounding numbers. Raynaud’s in-between offense needs a bit of work, but he can finish with a variety of touch shots around the rim and beat closeouts with quick downhill moves and a sharp playmaking eye. He will need to add strength to better handle physicality on both ends, but if Raynaud can adequately protect the rim while playing a flexible, high-IQ brand of basketball on offense, he will stick in the NBA.
New Orleans added a second first-round pick via trade with Indiana. Despite Yves Missi’s strong rookie season, frontcourt depth remains a weak point for the Pelicans. Maxime Raynaud, a top performer in Combine scrimmages after a dominant senior campaign at Stanford, merits watching here. At 7-foot-1, he’s a high-volume 3-point shooter with some juice attacking in face-up situations, making him a strong skill complement to both Missi and, more importantly, Zion Williamson in different lineup configurations.
What's the team fit?
center / stanford
Maxime Raynaud
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Noah Penda checks a lot of boxes on the wing. He needs to sink 3s more consistently, but with a broad frame and underrated agility, Penda is one of the draft’s most impactful defenders. On the other end, he delivers pinpoint passes on a rope and knows when (and where) to cut in the flow of the offense. His selfless demeanor and willingness to embrace the little things creates confidence that, if his jumper develops, Penda will have a long and productive career.
Another French wing for the Hawks, who view Penda as connective tissue between Trae Young, Zaccharie Risacher and the rest of a young supporting cast. He still needs to prove his mettle as a 3-point shooter, but Penda does so much well. He’s among the best wing defenders in the draft, a snap-crackle-pop passer, rendering quick decisions in the flow of the offense and creatively redistributing the rock, often with nary a dribble. He moves off-ball, thinks the game at a high level, and boosts Atlanta’s versatility in the frontcourt.
What's the team fit?
forward / france
Noah Penda
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atlanta hawks SELECT:
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Drake Powell began the season as a projected top-10 pick, but like many in UNC’s program, he fell short of expectations. The offense is a work in progress, although he did bury a healthy 37.9 percent of his 3s. What makes Powell pop, however, is his defense, equipped with top-shelf athleticism and a gaping wingspan on the perimeter. If nothing else, Powell should be able to step in and generate timely stops while the rest of his game develops. If he can improve his decision-making and develop as a slasher, the two-way upside is considerable.
Powell was a projected top-10 pick before the season and he could resurrect some of those expectations with a strong pre-draft process. The offensive sample at North Carolina was extremely limited, but Powell hit a healthy volume of 3s and he’s a standout athlete, with the straight-line burst and vertical pop to pose a slashing threat long term. Where he really shines, however, is the defensive end. Utah could use a true stopper on the wing, while their patient hand can help Powell develop slowly on the other end of the floor.
What's the team fit?
forward / north carolina
Drake Powell
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utah jazz SELECT:
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Despite underwhelming measurements at the Combine, Jase Richardson ought to hit the ground running at the next level. He’s an excellent point of attack defender, even if he lacks positional flexibility, and the offensive skill package is an easy plug-and-fit with just about any lineup. Richardson spent the majority of his freshman season working off-ball and attacking closeouts, but he’s an efficient three-level scorer with ridiculous touch on floaters, savvy connective instincts and a chance to grow into more of a lead guard as his reps increase.
Richardson’s measurements could send him plummeting further than he has any right to. Yes, it’s tough sledding for small guards in the NBA, but he is a stout positional defender and one of the 2025 draft’s most polished offensive weapons. His efficient three-level scoring was Michigan State’s guiding light in the Tournament. Richardson thrives without the ball and presents a scalable, day-one piece for a Heat team eager to win games. No coach better masks weaknesses and elevates strengths than Erik Spoelstra.
What's the team fit?
guard / michigan state
Jase Richardson
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miami heat SELECT:
20
Nolan Traoré has excellent size and length for the point guard position, in addition to being the fastest straight-line mover in the draft. He gets downhill at will, comfortable mixing in crossovers and hesitation moves to keep defenders in a hopeless limbo. He needs to improve as a shooter and a finisher, but the 3s started falling toward the end of the season and Traoré boasts the highest assist percentage in the draft at 19 years old. He’s not much of a defender yet, but the tools and athleticism give him a framework for growth. The upside here is considerable.
A strong finish to his season with Saint-Quentin has led Nolan Traoré’s stock to spike. He’s still young, with excellent positional size and an impossible-to-teach blend of speed and playmaking vision. Questions remain about Traoré as a scorer, but he will pressure the rim, flourish in transition, and set the table for his teammates. Brooklyn can afford to swing for upside and take the patient approach with Traoré, pairing him with his fellow countryman in Essengue, another transition beast.
What's the team fit?
guard / france
Nolan Traoré
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brooklyn nets SELECT:
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Asa Newell put a traditionally mediocre UGA team in the NCAA Tournament with impressive productivity as a freshman. It’s unclear to what extent he will shoot at the next level, and the defensive playmaking isn’t elite, but Newell’s blend of mobility and physicality gives him a unique edge as a four-five combo. While he lacks go-to scoring moves, the instincts for cutting and cleaning up offensive rebounds will put numbers on the board, especially when mixed with the occasional spot-up jumper. Newell gets by on the small stuff, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Washington adds a new element to the frontcourt alongside Alex Sarr. While Newell can spend time on the perimeter and bury a few spot-up 3s on occasion, he does the majority of his work in the paint. Newell hammers the offensive glass, sets screens, moves actively into open space and regularly makes himself available for lobs at the rim. Sarr is more perimeter-oriented right now; Newell can help balance the frontcourt a bit, with intriguing mobility and physicality to supplement Sarr on defensive, too.
What's the team fit?
forward / georgia
Asa Newell
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washington wizards SELECT:
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Danny Wolf transferred from Yale to Michigan as a junior and really took off, unleashed as a 7-foot point guard. He’s an inconsistent shooter, but Wolf’s touch — as well as the variety of shot types — should lead to confidence in his projection. In the meantime, a 7-footer who can run inverted pick-and-rolls, navigate tight spaces off the dribble and sling dimes on the move is bound to curry interest in NBA circles. He’s a solid positional defender, if not much of a rim deterrent, but Wolf’s singular offensive versatility will be his calling card in the pros.
With Naz Reid about to hit free agency and Minnesota’s cap sheet in tricky territory, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Wolves look for frontcourt depth. Danny Wolf can offer a lot of the fun stuff Reid does offensively — spot-up 3s, face-up drives, unexpectedly fluid handles — but he’s probably a more dynamic playmaking fulcrum. Reid is also much more dominant a shooter and scorer when he’s rolling, but Wolf’s ability to bend the floor and initiate actions from the frontcourt fits Minnesota’s style.
What's the team fit?
center / michigan
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Cedric Coward took a nontraditional path to the NBA. He began in D-III, then spent two years in the Big Sky, before finally arriving on a national stage at Wazzu as a senior. Then, six games into his Cougars tenure, Coward suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. That said, 6-foot-6 wings with Coward’s blend of length, athleticism and shooting are all the rage. He defends at a high level, processes the floor sharply in a connective role, and displays flashes of downhill, straight-line creation. If he can get stronger and improve his handle, the upside is considerable.
Coward is the 2025 draft’s biggest wild card. He played six games at Wazzu after transferring from Eastern Washington, then suffered a season-ending injury. Memphis won’t find much high-level competitive experience to bank on, but Coward’s blend of length and skill ought to appeal to the Grizzlies front office. Coward won the Combine, measuring out to a 7-foot-2 wingspan and wielding massive hands. He’s a versatile defender, smooth shooter, and the sort of connective piece that could prove invaluable to Memphis.
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forward / washington state
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Derik Queen did not ace his athletic testing at the Combine, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more winning personality on the court — and his performance at Maryland backs it up. The defensive concerns are real, but Queen operates with a boldness few bigs do. He slings creative, pinpoint dimes on the move and attacks mismatches with a dangerous blend of strength, footwork and sly agility. Queen’s more of a theoretical shooter than a shooter at this point, but his touch on hooks and runners in the lane is reason enough for optimism on that front.
There has been negative buzz around Queen after a poor Combine showing, but it's silly. Teams will overthink it, and it could lead to a future All-Star landing in a perfect home. OKC needs to think about life after Isaiah Hartenstein. Queen is a near-perfect frontcourt complement to Chet Holmgren. While not the most impactful defender, he plays with physicality and moves his feet well enough. Chet can cover for him a lot. Where he really stands out is on offense. His driving and playmaking align perfectly with OKC’s scheme.
What's the team fit?
center / maryland
Derik Queen
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oklahoma city thunder SELECT:
15
Carter Bryant did enough in a limited role at Arizona to win over NBA scouts. He’s an eye-popping athlete on the wing; he just looks the part of a pro-level defender with his strength, activity and versatility. Bryant is already strong enough to stonewall drives at the point of attack and he’s mobile enough to float on the weak side for blocks. He has more room left to grow offensively, but a consistent 3-point shot and a nice mid-range package should get him far at the next level.
Bryant’s low-usage role at Arizona makes him a complicated eval, but there isn’t a more proven player development staff than the one in San Antonio. His is a rangy, dynamic defender on the wing, with the strength to trade blows in the post and the quickness to glide over screens on the perimeter, regularly mirroring ball-handlers at the point of attack. He’s also a bankable spot-up shooter, with enough of a mid-range and face-up game to suggest further upside, which the Spurs can tap into given Fox’s and Wemby’s playmaking gravity.
What's the team fit?
forward / arizona
Carter Bryant
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san antonio spurs SELECT:
14
Thomas Sorber’s freshman season was cut short by a foot injury, but his impactful two-way performance in limited reps — as well as strong measurements at the Combine — solidified his stock. Sorber needs to play with more force at the rim, but he shows soft touch on push shots and has a deep bag of tricks in the paint. His ability to pass on the short roll is highly valuable in today’s NBA, and his IQ translates to the defensive end, where Sorber has the size, fluidity and awareness to develop into a solid defensive anchor.
With Clint Capela on his way out the door, there’s a good chance Atlanta looks for frontcourt reinforcements on draft night. Sorber is a brilliant fit next to Trae Young — long and mobile enough to catch lobs, but also far more nuanced as a roll man, displaying balletic footwork and a real eye for passing on the move. Defensively, he makes excellent use of his 7-foot-6 wingspan, profiling as the sort of defensive anchor Atlanta lacks. Sorber fits a need and then some, and he stands to benefit endlessly from a Young partnership.
What's the team fit?
center / georgetown
Thomas Sorber
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atlanta hawks SELECT:
13
Egor Demin is 2025’s most confounding prospect. He has a wide draft range, stretching as high as the lottery, due to his blend of size and playmaking. The Russian point-wing is arguably the draft’s best passer, able to peer over the top of defenses and read the floor like a book. But he’s also a severely restricted scorer, hitting 27.3 percent of his 3s as a freshman and less than 70 percent of his free throws. Demin does not have the burst to beat defenders at the point of attack, nor the physicality to sustain advantages and punish mismatches.
Demin is the most Josh Giddey-coded prospect of the draft, which is precisely why it’s easy to envision Chicago attempting to pair him with… Josh Giddey. The Bulls’ front office has built its identity around rostering a cadre of ball-handlers who can push the tempo and spread the wealth. There are major concerns about Demin’s ability to score at the next level, but he’s a sharp decision-maker who can grease the wheels on any offense — whether he’s running point or operating as connective tissue next to “stars” like Giddey and Nikola Vucevic.
What's the team fit?
forward / byu
Egor Demin
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Chicago Bulls SELECT:
12
Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakučinois made a strong early impression at Illinois. His season was up and down in the end, but it’s rare to find a playmaker with his combination of size, vision and creativity. Jakučionis is a limited athlete, so he will need to prove he can beat NBA defenders at the point of attack and finish against rim protection. But, a dynamic shot-making profile, including a filthy step-back, should allow him to score consistently, while his feel operating out of pick-and-rolls is well suited to today’s NBA.
The Blazers are ripe with frontcourt play-finishers and dynamic athletes in the backcourt, but there’s a stark lack of connective tissue. Deni Avdija came a long way last season, but Portland really needs a proper point guard type to organize the offense and maximize disparate pieces. Kasparas Jakučionis has the size to share the floor with Scoot Henderson and Anfernee Simons. He’s a pick-and-roll maestro with a scalable skill set, equally comfortable bombing pull-up 3s or stepping into spot-up jumpers.
What's the team fit?
guard / illinois
Kasparas Jakučionis
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portland trail blazers SELECT:
11
Collin Murray-Boyles improved across the board as a sophomore despite a mediocre supporting cast at South Carolina. Concerns about the jump shot are real but overblown, as Murray-Boyles’ tank-like physicality, balletic footwork and soft touch make him a dominant scorer on the interior. He’s a smothering, versatile defender, a legitimate playmaking hub in the frontcourt, and a unique — but viable — star bet in a top-heavy class.
Phoenix’s need for a center is well-documented, and there are plenty such options available with this pick. CMB would represent a nontraditional route — at 6-foot-7, he spent plenty of time as a small-ball five at South Carolina, but it’s unclear if that is sustainable in the NBA. Regardless, Murray-Boyles is the best defender in the draft — a voracious ball-hound and razor-sharp roamer, capable of blowing up plays all over the floor. Offensively, he creates advantages with his strength and burst, finishing as well as anyone in this class once he puts two feet in the paint.
What's the team fit?
Forward / south carolina
Collin Murray-Boyles
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phoenix suns SELECT:
10
Khaman Maluach takes up a lot of space in the paint. His freshman season at Duke was by no means a seamless journey, but he’s already far along in his development as a finisher and rim protector. The defensive rebounding should improve in a different context and the eye test shows a viable perimeter defender when asked to move in space. He is extremely raw on offense, but Maluach dunks everything and inhales the offensive glass. He shot 72.3 percent on free throws and shows flashes of touch out to the 3-point line.
Khaman Maluach occupied a niche role in a talented Duke starting lineup, but it’s a role he should seamlessly translate to the next level. He’s ultra-efficient around the rim and a mobile, imposing rim protector on defense. The Raptors need to start thinking about life after Jakob Poeltl and that front office tends to prioritize tools above all else. Maluach doesn’t shoot yet, but he has touch at the free throw line and enough eye-popping high school tape to think maybe one day he can.
What's the team fit?
center / duke
Khaman Maluach
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toronto raptors SELECT:
9
Noa Essengue is the second-youngest player in the class, only three days older than Cooper Flagg and with an impressive track record of production in a professional league. At 6-foot-9, he’s a spindly, rangy defender who can slide his feet with guards or envelope shot attempts at the rim. He’s still coming into his own offensively, but Essengue cleans up on simple cuts and out in transition, where his fluidity of movement pops. If the 3s fall consistently and he can nurture solid instincts as a passer, the ceiling is lofty.
Brooklyn is basically starting from scratch. There are few better blank-slate prospects than Essengue, whose youth, athleticism and overseas production paints a tantalizing picture. He needs a patient hand, but the Nets can supply it. He flies around the floor with impressive agility on defense. He’s a better shooter than numbers suggest and he’s slick with intangibles. He kickstarts fast breaks with heady passes off rebounds, he sets well-timed screens, and possesses an advanced nose for when to cut backdoor and flush it home.
What's the team fit?
forward / france
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brooklyn nets SELECT:
8
Tre Johnson oozes ‘real hooper’ energy. He’s a standout shot-maker, with great length and agility, helping to mitigate some of the concerns about his lax defense as a 19-year-old. That said, Johnson can’t really handle physicality with his frame, so he’s limited as a driver and a finisher around the rim. He’s also reliant on some difficult jumpers, despite a nice package of side-steps and step-backs to create space. Johnson is a better passer than his assist numbers suggest, but the volume’s not really there and he doesn’t easily create dribble penetration.
Tre Johnson is one of the best freshman scorers in recent history, which will help teams overlook a lot of flaws. The Pelicans are still committed to building around Zion Williamson, so stockpiling as much perimeter shot-making as possible is probably a viable strategy. Johnson can score out of a variety of actions and setups. He won’t pressure the rim or create much for others, but he’s not an inept passer. The defense is a problem, but he’s a real offensive game-changer opposite Zion’s relentless slashing.
What's the team fit?
Guard / Texas
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new orleans pelicans SELECT:
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Jeremiah Fears struggled with efficiency as a freshman, but the intersection of youth, productivity and athleticism is hard to come by. Fears can get wherever he wants on the floor, mixing an elite first step with incredible live-dribble deceleration. He needs to add strength, but Fears plays through contact and draws fouls at the rim. The jumper looks better than the results and should develop in time. He needs to trim turnovers, but his passing ambition suggests true franchise point guard potential. If it all clicks, Fears can become the heliocentric focal point of an NBA team.
Jeremiah Fears represents one of the biggest upside swings in the draft. His freshman season was not without its concerns — poor rim efficiency, lackluster shooting, turnovers galore — but he’s also the sort of bubbly on-ball creator this Washington roster needs (Jordan Poole ain’t long for DC). Fears creates advantages at will, with a blend of speed, creativity and deceleration ability that makes him a real handful. Fears draws lots of fouls and has the chance to be the offensive centerpiece Washington’s D-forward lineup lacks.
What's the team fit?
guard / oklahoma
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washington wizards SELECT:
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Ace Bailey is the most polarizing prospect in the 2025 draft. He’s a major talent, with the size and shot-making chops to become a star at the next level. It’s rare to find such a prolific mid-range assassin nowadays, but Bailey’s ability to shoot over contests and from a plethora of angles is unique. He’s coverage-proof. That said, he doesn’t really pass and the defensive engagement tends to waver. A high center of gravity also limits his handle; Bailey doesn’t get to the rim or create separation easily. He relies, perhaps too much, on a diet of tough shots.
Bailey carries the “polarizing” label, which sticks to players with obvious star traits but limited winning impact. Rutgers was better with him on the floor, but he can fall into bad habits as a shot-taker extraordinaire. As such, Utah is a great fit. Not only do the Jazz need to swing on upside, but Will Hardy’s offense is rooted in ball movement and constant quick-trigger decisions. That may steepen Bailey’s initial acclimation period, but it will also force him to buck bad habits and work within a team construct, which should benefit him long term.
What's the team fit?
forward / rutgers
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utah jazz SELECT:
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Kon Knueppel’s lackluster length and athleticism will hurt him on defense, but he’s savvy within a team context and competitive enough to survive. Where he shines, of course, is offensively. Knueppel is a knockdown shooter with impressive pace and physicality as a driver. He won’t beat defenders one-on-one, but he can come off a screen, get downhill with a purpose, and finish smoothly below the rim. He’s one of the smartest players in the draft, with a high baseline of skill that should translate immediately.
This will register as a surprise to many, but it’s time for Charlotte to start putting competent players on the floor. Straight up. The upside swings like Tidjane Salaun don’t have a strong hit rate. Knueppel is as solid as a top-five pick can get. He won’t blow anyone away athletically, but he’s a lights-out shooter and high-feel connective playmaker who can cash in on the gravity of stars like LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. Knueppel is going to make the right plays more often than not, which is all too rare a trait among Charlotte’s supporting cast.
What's the team fit?
Forward / duke
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charlotte hornets SELECT:
4
VJ Edgecombe is a one-percent athlete. Ideally he’d be a bit taller, but Edgecombe has the strength and twitch to guard much bigger than his listed height. He’s a singularly disruptive force on defense, with the motor to one day crack an All-Defense team. He’s still coming along as a ball-handler and playmaker, but Edgecombe’s spot-up shooting and elite first step give him a solid baseline for scoring. He also reads the floor well and functions as a strong connective piece.
Philly has options in this spot, but no prospect better represents the intersection between upside and immediate utility than Edgecombe. The guard is a nuclear athlete, with tons of functional athleticism to tap into as his ball-handling improves over time. Even without many advanced moves in his bag, Edgecombe is a competent shooter with a deadly first step and the strength to play through contact at the rim. He gives Philly’s backcourt a new dynamic, with a level of defensive ground coverage Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain will not.
What's the team fit?
Guard / Baylor
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PHILADELPHIA 76ers SELECT:
3
A wing-sized guard with elite driving skills, Dylan Harper has all the tools of a future All-Star creator. While not a great pull-up shooter, he’s efficient in off the catch and dynamic attacking closeouts, which should give him scalability and versatility within a scheme or lineup. He mixes speeds when rumbling downhill and knows how to use his frame to absorb contact and finish in traffic. Harper displays excellent feel running pick-and-rolls and his defensive ceiling is considerable given his outlier tools.
If the Spurs keep this pick, Dylan Harper is the only choice. He’s not a clean fit next to De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle, but it’s not unworkable either. Harper’s jumper is cleanest off the catch and he’s a very attentive slasher, with more than enough size to share the floor defensively with an already fairly big backcourt. The Spurs’ track record of player development is undeniable. They can bank on one of Castle or Harper becoming more proficient from deep over time, while benefiting from Harper’s rim pressure and playmaking in the short term.
What's the team fit?
Guard / rutgers
Dylan Harper
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SAN ANTONIO SPURS SELECT:
2
Adou Thiero is a singularly explosive athlete on the wing. The 3-point shot needs a lot of work, but it’s rare to find a 6-foot-7 wing with Thiero’s ability to get downhill and create his own shots at the rim. He’s a beast out in transition, and the defensive activity is a plus. We won’t know Thiero’s ceiling until we know his development arc as a shooter, but it’s smart to bet on the brawny, dynamic slasher who can collapse a defense and score with his tools, even as his skills come along slowly on the back burner.
The Clippers need to swing for upside, as the future beyond Kawhi Leonard and James Harden is rather bleak right now. Adou Thiero’s development has been a bumpy road at times, but he’s a top-tier athlete on the wing. He generates good chaos on defense and is utterly explosive attacking the rim on offense. The 3s aren’t falling enough right now, but Thiero’s ability to create and sustain advantages as a driver and interior finisher give him a path to seriously outperforming this draft slot.
What's the team fit?
forward / arkansas
Adou Thiero
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Los Angeles CLippers SELECT:
30
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