2025 NBA Mock Draft: 2-Round Predictions and Pro Comps Before NCAA Sweet 16
With two rounds of the NCAA tournament down, there are still plenty of NBA prospects advancing to the Sweet 16.
A number of big names have also been sent home early. Scouts remain very curious about some of the younger players' decisions to stay or go, given how NIL has incentivized returning to school.
1. Washington Wizards: Cooper Flagg (Duke, PF)
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Washington Wizards record: 15-55
Previous Mock Position: No. 1
Size: 6'9", 205 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Jalen Johnson, Kevin Garnett
Add recovery speed to Cooper Flagg's scouting file.
Back for the NCAA tournament just a week after going down with a scary ankle injury, he looked like himself getting downhill, drawing fouls, finding teammates, converting from the post and making athletic plays at both ends.
Regardless of how he or Duke performs from here on out, the No. 1 prospect on draft boards has presumably been locked in for all 30 teams.
The eye test on Flagg's athleticism, creation and shotmaking development and IQ/instincts for passing and defending backs up the historic numbers. The fast progress he's made with his handle, one-on-one package and shooting has separated him even further from No. 2 and helped validate the extreme hype that isn't far off Victor Wembanyama's in 2023.
The analytics say he's having one of the most impactful, one-and-done seasons ever, with only Zion Williamson and Anthony Davis finishing with a higher box plus-minus than Flagg’s 15.0.
2. Utah Jazz: Dylan Harper (Rutgers, PG/SG)
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Utah Jazz record: 16-55
Previous Mock Position: No. 2
Size: 6'6", 215 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Coby White, De'Aaron Fox, Jalen Brunson
The NBA combine will be the next place NBA teams see Dylan Harper.
Rutgers missing the NCAA tournament won't reflect negatively on the recently turned 19-year-old who averaged 19.4 points and 4.0 assists with 50 threes off a package of positional size, creativity, rim pressure, advanced finishing, improvisation and enough shotmaking to ease preseason worries.
Harper's predraft process will ultimately be quiet outside of participating in required drilling, athletic tests, measurements, interview and medicals. He'll presumably only work out for teams in the top three unless there is another specific destination he prefers.
There is a shared sense that Harper will be the consensus No. 2 prospect on the majority of boards, unless a team has concerns about a particular roster fit.
3. Charlotte Hornets: VJ Edgecombe (Baylor, SG/SF)
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Charlotte Hornets record: 18-52
Previous Mock Position: No. 3
Size: 6'5", 180 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: Bahamas
Pro Comparisons: Andrew Wiggins, Victor Oladipo, Iman Shumpert
VJ Edgecombe looked as advertised in the NCAA tournament, leaving his mark on both games mostly by making athletic plays at both ends and attacking the basket.
His unmatched explosion, passing, motor and 52 made threes—more than shotmaking expert Ace Bailey—could give him an edge over the Rutgers wing.
He's also shown signs of point-of-attack creation with his improved handle and advantage-creating burst. His shotmaking remains streaky, but he's been productive and looked comfortable shooting threes off the catch, and a 77.9 percent mark on free throws and 46.2 percent mark on floaters indicates touch.
Meanwhile, 32 dunks in 31 games, a 20.0 assist percentage and 4.0 steal percentage highlight a unique package of functional athleticism (at both ends) and playmaking IQ.
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4. New Orleans Pelicans: Ace Bailey (Rutgers, SG/SF)
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New Orleans Pelicans record: 19-53
Previous Mock Position: No. 4
Size: 6'10", 200 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Brandon Miller, Michael Porter Jr., Rashard Lewis
Even with concerns over Ace Bailey's shot selection and tunnel vision, there is going to still be a widespread comfort level with a 6'10", three-level shotmaking and defensive playmaker.
Difficult shot selection, tunnel vision, poor assist-to-turnover ratio, low free-throw rate and disappointing 69.2 free-throw percentage have definitely affected scouts' confidence in his upside.
But Bailey also doesn't turn 19 until after the draft, and even a worst-case outcome, where a team gets a big, versatile shooting wing, remains attractive.
5. Brooklyn Nets: Derik Queen (Maryland, PF/C)
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Brooklyn Nets record: 23-48
Previous Mock Position: No. 5
Size: 6'10", 246 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Alperen Sengun
Derik Queen's buzzer-beating runner against Colorado State was the type of shot that has helped turn scouts into believers.
His ability to use the dribble, face up and score with power, body control and footwork has been a significant development, given the preseason question marks about a 246-pound post big who isn't known for perimeter skill.
He also made a pair of three-pointers during Sunday night's win, and despite the poor percent from deep for the season, Queen shows very encouraging confidence in his outside shot.
He may need some specific pieces around him to mask some of his limitations, but lottery teams could simply see too polished of an offensive player to worry about fit for a rebuilding roster.
6. Philadelphia 76ers: Tre Johnson (Texas, SG)
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Philadelphia 76ers record: 23-47
Previous Mock Position: No. 6
Size: 6'6", 190 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Tyler Herro
Tre Johnson's final performance in the NCAA tournament painted a fairly accurate picture of the scouting report.
He wowed with perimeter creation, footwork for separation and rhythm, balance on his jumpers and high-level shotmaking skill from on and off the ball. He also settled at times and struggled to get himself easy baskets at the rim or free throws.
He's still too skilled, productive and competitive for a 6'6" 19-year-old for teams to nitpick the weaknesses. Johnson will look like an easy fit and sure-fire scorer/shooter to plug in right away. He'll likely start to draw serious consideration closer to No. 4 or No. 5, based on the idea that it's difficult to reach a certain level of stardom relying so heavily on tough pull-ups or step-backs without offering another layer of playmaking or impact defense.
7. Toronto Raptors: Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma, PG/SG)
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Toronto Raptors record: 24-46
Previous Mock Position: No. 11
Size: 6'4", 182 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: American
Pro Comparisons: Jaden Ivey, Scoot Henderson
Despite an early NCAA tournament exit for Oklahoma, Jeremiah Fears had 20 points against Connecticut and finished the year strong enough to solidify himself in this year's lottery discussion.
With the speed and shiftiness he uses to create, and the tough three-level shotmaking flashes, teams will be looking at Fears as a potential high-level starting point guard.
The main questions ask whether he'll improve his shooting and decision-making, but for an 18-year-old with a heavy workload and elusiveness that passes the NBA eye test, he's made enough threes, pull-ups and setup passes for teams to bet on his development.
8. Miami Heat: Jase Richardson (Michigan State, SG)
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Chicago Bulls record: 28-39
Previous Mock Position: No. 8
Size: 6'3", 185 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro comparison: Reed Sheppard
A rare off-game from Jase Richardson against New Mexico won't set off any alarms. Part of the reason he'd become so well regarded was because of his consistency. Even without a high-usage role, he had been a reliable source for shotmaking, finishing and high-energy plays.
It's also become clearer by the month that he offers more creativity than the early numbers suggest. While he's been incredibly efficient off the ball, he's also been one of the nation's most efficient ball-screen scorers thanks to his feel on drives, elite finishing and 49.1 percent pull-up shooting.
9. San Antonio Spurs: Kon Knueppel (Duke, SF)
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San Antonio Spurs record: 30-39
Previous Mock Position: No. 10
Size: 6'6", 217 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Kevin Huerter, Corey Kispert, Saddiq Bey
Watching Kon Knueppel drain quick-release threes, attack closeouts and finish plays in transition in recent weeks makes it easy to picture his fit and value at the next level.
His shotmaking has been easy to buy, based on his balance and accuracy in every shooting situation.
Teams may have a tough time buying a shot-creator, which limits possibilities when it comes to upside. He figures to wind up with a team that is looking to fill a need or hole with shooting, high-IQ play and instant results.
10. Chicago Bulls: Khaman Maluach (Duke, C)
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Chicago Bulls record: 31-40
Previous Mock Position: No. 7
Size: 7'2", 250 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: South Sudan
Pro Comparison: Mark Williams
Khaman Maluach continues to play his role and use his physical tools well, racking up 57 dunks and finishing 77.6 percent of his shots around the basket. His 7'2" size, 7'6" wingspan and mobility all point to a sure-fire roll-man, dunker's spot and offensive rebounding weapon.
The pre-Duke flashes of shotmaking didn't carry over, though. It's also odd to see such underwhelming defensive numbers, including a 5.9 block percentage and 3.4 DBPM.
Still, Maluach possesses scary defensive measurements and movement, and at the least, he should have the tools to continue being an easy-basket target.
11. Portland Trail Blazers: Collin Murray-Boyles (South Carolina, PF)
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Portland Trail Blazers record: 32-39
Previous Mock Position: No. 13
Size: 6'7", 245 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Julius Randle, Anthony Mason
Even without a jump shot, Collin Murray-Boyles was one of the toughest one-on-one covers in the SEC this year. The big question asks how well it will translate to the next level, given the questions about the fit of a 6'7", 245-pound, non-shooting "big."
But aside from scoring with strength, footwork and instincts from the post, he did more this year facing up, using his dribble and both hands to attack and finish. The ability to initiate offense and drive from the perimeter has helped create extra, needed scoring versatility for the next level.
12. Dallas Mavericks: Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois, PG/SG)
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Dallas Mavericks record: 34-37
Previous Mock Position: No. 11
Size: 6'6", 200 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: Lithuania
Pro comparison: Chauncey Billups
Kasparas Jakucionis struggled to make shots in the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments, though shotmaking isn't a major concern. There is currently both optimism and debate about how much his positional size, clever maneuvering, shooting skill and passing IQ can offset his lack of explosiveness and quickness.
In some games, he looks in complete control with his pacing and ability to hit tough step-backs and body-controlled finishes. And then there are contests in which he struggles to get himself shots, and ball pressure can lead to turnovers.
Regardless, for a 6'6" 18-year-old, his production, lead-guard creativity, off-ball versatility and late-game execution have scouts agreeing on a top-10 projection.
Too much recent evidence suggests skill and IQ can outweigh athletic limitations for a ball-handler, particularly for a plus shooter. And despite a recent slump from behind the arc, there are years of promising shotmaking data/tape for scouts to go back to from Jakucionis' time with Barcelona and Lithuania.
13. Houston Rockets (via Suns): Asa Newell (Georgia, PF/C)
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Phoenix Suns record: 34-37
Previous Mock Position: No. 12
Size: 6'11", 220 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Jalen Smith, Brandon Clarke, Jonathan Isaac
Asa Newell had a typical game for himself against Gonzaga, finishing with 20 points and eight boards off mix of one-handers and timely athletic finishes. He just doesn't have the skill set to carry an offense for stretches, and the shooting has been unreliable.
Newell ultimately gives off safe-pick vibes with his 6'11" size and movement, consistent production, defensive tools and reliable touch whenever he gets it in the paint.
He will make plays from off the ball within a set. And it still seems worth betting on the 29 made threes and 74.4 free-throw percentage, which seem like strong enough signs to project a capable spot-up threat down the road.
14. Atlanta Hawks (via Kings): Noa Essengue (Ratiopharm Ulm, PF)
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Sacramento Kings record: 35-35
Previous Mock Position: 15
Size: 6'9", 198 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: France
Pro Comparisons: Jabari Walker, Precious Achiuwa
Noa Essengue hasn't demonstrated any advanced individual skill. And yet, at 18 years old, he's consistently found ways to score by running the floor, timing his cuts, putting back misses and attacking defenders in space.
The right physical profile and mobility suggest he has promising defensive potential as well.
Without much of a handle, no pull-up game and a 23.0 three-point percentage, it's difficult to predict offensive upside. The safest projection is to picture an off-ball play-finisher and two-way energizer, though at his age, there is obviously room to improve his range.
15. Orlando Magic: Liam McNeeley (Connecticut, SF/PF)
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Orlando Magic record: 34-36
Previous Mock Position: No. 14
Size: 6'7", 210 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Keegan Murray
Regardless of his NCAA tournament performance, NBA teams have a clear picture of what Liam McNeeley offers, and what he doesn't.
His spot-up shooting, off-screen scoring and transition finishing should translate first and get the most use. He should eventually provide some ball-screen handling with the ability to attack downhill and make passing reads.
The athletic and defensive limitations just make it difficult to envision star-caliber upside, and he'll need to grow his pull-up game to pose more of a threat offensively. A 43.9 two-point percentage is relatively concerning if we're talking about a lottery pick.
16. San Antonio Spurs (via Hawks): Carter Bryant (Arizona, SF)
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Atlanta Hawks record: 34-36
Previous mock position: No. 16
Size: 6'8", 220 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Marcus Morris
Carter Bryant added more highlights of shotmaking and explosive finishing to his predraft tape in Arizona's opening-round win.
Top 10 in the country in freshmen BPM, he's been reliable and efficient playing exclusively off the ball, which should make it easier for teams to picture him fitting in early.
Ultimately, there should be a number of first-round suitors that will covet a 6'8", three-and-D wing.
17. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Pistons): Ben Saraf (Ratiopharm Ulm, PG/SG)
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Detroit Pistons record: 40-32
Previous Mock Position: No. 17
Size: 6'5", 201 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: Israel
Pro Comparison: Manu Ginobili
Teams are going to look to Ben Saraf for backcourt depth, another ball-handler and extra creation. He's slumping lately, and it's the questionable three-point range that can make scouts hesitate.
But he has had a lot of success in different settings making plays with his dribble, change of speed, craftiness, vision and mid-range shotmaking.
The tape behind his 40.9 mid-range shooting, 40.0 percent mark on floaters and 33.3 assist percentage should help ease concerns over his jump shot and turnovers.
18. Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves): Egor Demin (BYU, PG/SF)
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Minnesota Timberwolves record: 41-31
Previous Mock Position: No. 25
Size: 6'9", weight unlisted
Age: 19
Nationality: Russia
Pro Comparison: Josh Giddey
Egor Demin had an encouraging NCAA tournament debut by hitting three threes and a fallaway, shots he takes with confidence but hasn't been able to hit with any consistency.
The playmaking is what NBA teams will bank on, given his advantageous size, guard's handle and passing. It would obviously a huge plus if he starts to connect more on the contested pull-ups and rhythm threes.
19. Brooklyn Nets (via Bucks): Nolan Traore (Saint Quentin, PG)
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Milwaukee Bucks record: 40-30
Previous Mock Position: No. 20
Size: 6'4", 184 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: France
Pro Comparison: Lonzo Ball
There will be teams that have zero interest in a ball-dominant point guard who doesn't shoot or finish well. And there will be teams that are intrigued by an advanced playmaker and starting point guard at 18 years old in LNB Pro A.
Teams will bank on his ability to run offense and pick-and-rolls and bring speed, passing and some pressure. It's too early to write off the shotmaking, but buying Traore will ultimately mean valuing his ability to attack and get teammates open shots.
20. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): Noah Penda (Le Mans, PF)
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Los Angeles Clippers record: 40-30
Previous Mock Position: No. 18
Size: 6'8", 225 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: France
Pro Comparison: Nicolas Batum
Even if Noah Penda's production seems pedestrian, it's helped illuminate specific versatility the NBA often covets.
There will be plenty of interest in a 6'8" 225-pound forward who can make open threes, pass, cut for easy baskets and react/move well defensively. Fit outweighs upside with Penda.
21. Miami Heat (via Warriors): Nique Clifford (Colorado State, SF/PF)
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Golden State Warriors record: 41-30
Previous Mock Position: No. 19
Size: 6'6", 200 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Cody Martin
Nique Clifford's 21 points, seven boards and six assists weren't enough to hold off Maryland. But his overall production and development from a year ago definitely won more NBA scouts.
Clifford had come off as a prospect to watch this season based on his ability to play a Swiss Army knife role by finishing plays, passing, defending different spots and making enough open threes. But he quickly turned into a top-option skill player who can get his own shot or serve as the offense's playmaker.
22. Indiana Pacers: Will Riley (Illinois, SF)
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Indiana Pacers record: 41-29
Previous Mock Position: No. 21
Size: 6'8", 180 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: Canada
Pro Comparison: Kyshawn George
Scouts saw the best and worst of Will Riley in the NCAA tournament, which he opened by scoring 22 points on 12 shots against Xavier. He put on a shotmaking clinic late, but he also mixed in some strong drives earlier.
However, he was mostly silent in Illinois' following loss to Kentucky.
Over the last month, Riley has still looked more confident and decisive in terms of self-creation, shooting and use of his dribble to make plays for teammates. Weak explosion and a negative wingspan are concerning from a translatability standpoint, and he doesn't offer much versatility for games when his jump shot isn't falling.
Some teams will see upside in a 6'8" scoring wing. Others may see a lengthy NBA-ready timetable and bust potential.
23. Washington Wizards (via Grizzlies): Thomas Sorber (Georgetown, C)
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Memphis Grizzlies record: 43-25
Previous Mock Position: No. 24
Size: 6'10", 255 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Onyeka Okongwu
A foot injury on a big guy will draw extra attention during predraft and medical reviews. Teams will be hopeful to watch Thomas Sorber work out, since he hasn't played since February 15 and was often kept in check against ranked or NCAA tournament teams.
His finishing tools, post skill and passing were noticeably advanced throughout the season. He was disruptive defensively (2.0 blocks, 1.5 steals) and despite poor jump-shooting percentages, the confidence/comfort he showed to keep taking mid-range shots and threes was still encouraging.
24. Atlanta Hawks (via Lakers): Isaiah Evans (Duke, SF)
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Los Angeles Lakers record: 43-27
Previous Mock Position: No. 22
Size: 6'6", 175 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: AJ Griffin
Isaiah Evans has been quiet through two NCAA tournament games, and scouts had been hoping to see him receive more minutes. Going back to high school, there is still plenty of evidence of high-level shotmaking, and he's shown that when given extended minutes at Duke.
Evans isn't likely to offer much else, but a 6'6" wing and movement shooter should find a role scoring from off the ball.
25. Denver Nuggets (via Magic): Hugo Gonzalez (Real Madrid, SF)
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Denver Nuggets record: 44-27
Previous Mock Position: No. 26
Size: 6'7", weight unlisted
Age: 19
Nationality: Spain
Pro Comparison: Jonathan Kuminga
Back to playing under 10 minutes a game for Real Madrid, Hugo Gonzalez will likely have to wait until workouts to sell NBA teams.
He's had some promising sequences this year that highlight NBA wing size, athleticism around the basket, defensive energy and capable shotmaking. We haven't seen any of the development he previously started to show with his creation and shotmaking diversity.
He could easily be selected early by a team that is willing to put more stock into the U18 and FIBA tape. But it's also difficult to picture teams showing serious confidence in a prospect who spent the year averaging 3.3 points in 10.0 minutes a game.
26. Brooklyn Nets (via Knicks): Rasheer Fleming (Saint Joseph's, PF)
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New York Knicks record: 44-26
Previous Mock Position: No. 23
Size: 6'9", 240 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Taylor Hendricks
A rough postseason for Rasheer Fleming won't blind NBA teams from his shooting development and the archetype it's helped create.
He was the only player in the country with at least 60 threes and 40 dunks (one of eight players ever), and there should be a clear stretch-4 role at the next level for a 6'9", 240-pound forward who can catch-and-shoot, finish at the high level and disrupt defensively.
27. Brooklyn Nets (via Rockets): Danny Wolf (Michigan, PF)
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Houston Rockets record: 46-25
Previous Mock Position: No. 30
Size: 7'0", 250 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: USA/Israel
Pro comparison: Kyle Anderson
NBA teams covet bigs who can handle, and Danny Wolf's transfer to Michigan has given him the chance to showcase surprising playmaking IQ/skill. He should be able to create advantages at 7'0" with how he's able to drive and pass in ball-screen situations or attack closeouts.
His shooting development figures to play a key role in his trajectory, and the lack of three-point volume and poor free-throw numbers are worth taking into account.
For what it's worth, Wolf has been better pulling up from three (than spotting up), a sign he could be more valuable when used as a jumbo playmaker than a stretch big.
28. Boston Celtics: Kam Jones (Marquette, PG/SG)
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Boston Celtics record: 51-19
Previous Mock Position: No. 28
Size: 6'5", 205 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Malik Monk
Kam Jones didn't have his best game in Marquette's NCAA tournament loss to New Mexico, but he'd entered it averaging 28.0 points over his previous three.
The departure of Tyler Kolek helped unlock his playmaking this year, a key development for a 6'5" guard who has 300-plus career threes and high-level finishing efficiency every season.
Concerns about age or upside possibilities should become less alarming late outside the 20s. Teams just looking for another ball-handler or additional firepower should start to consider Jones once the younger, flashier names are off the board.
29. Phoenix Suns (via Cavaliers): Yaxel Lendeborg (UAB, SF/PF)
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Cleveland Cavaliers record: 56-14
Previous mock position: No. 29
Size: 6'9", 240 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Jalen Slawson, Enrique Freeman
Yaxel Lendeborg won his matchup against Rasheer Fleming and Joseph's in UAB's first game of the NIT.
At 6'9", 240 pounds, the versatility to attack, finish plays, pass, get second-chance points and make plays defensively should lower the bar when it comes to his shooting.
He's impacting games in a Swiss Army knife role at both ends, and it's still not out of the question that he can develop into a capable catch-and-shoot threat. His 23 made threes are almost twice as many as he hit last season.
30. Los Angeles Clippers (via Thunder): JT Toppin (Texas Tech, PF)
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Oklahoma City Thunder record: 58-12
Previous Mock Position: No. 34
Size: 6'9", 225 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Precious Achiuwa
There are skeptics around the NBA who aren't sold on a 6'9" post player. But there are also big believers in his production and ability to consistently find ways to score using his motor and inside touch.
We've heard both top-20 and second-round projections for Toppin, whose shooting is considered one of the draft's biggest swing skills. Regardless, teams will still likely be drawn to a worst-case outcome where he comes in and gets paint buckets and second-chance points.
31. Boston Celtics (via Wizards): Johni Broome (Auburn, C)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 31
Size: 6'10", 240 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Markieff Morris
Johni Broome will undoubtedly get a chance to carve out an NBA role with his post skill, passing and defensive toughness. The flashes of shooting every year should also earn him a green light to pick-and-pop and attempt threes.
Teams that would rather swing for upside and wait on the development of a younger prospect with a more valued archetype should probably look elsewhere. Teams looking to fill out their 2025-26 depth charts and get rookie-contract value will consider Broome, who's a good bet to provide interior offense, rebounding and a defensive presence inside.
32. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Jazz): Maxime Raynaud (Stanford, C)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 32
Size: 7'1", 250 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: France
Pro Comparison: Alex Len
Maxime Raynaud is one of the main draws for scouts in the NIT tournament, after the 7'1" big man tripled his three-point total from last year.
Aside from the obvious appeal to a stretch 5, he's also dangerous finisher who gets high above the rim, and the flashes of post touch, rip through moves and transition ball-handling show a big who can create his own opportunities.
33. Charlotte Hornets: Boogie Fland (Arkansas, PG)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 27
Size: 6'2", 175 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Kemba Walker, Rob Dillingham
Scouts won't learn anything new from Boogie Fland's return from injury in the NCAA tournament. There are too many questions about his size and athleticism around the basket for teams to draft him like a starting NBA point guard.
However, his ball-handling and shiftiness for creation and playmaking, and his reliable shotmaking, do paint him as an attractive scoring/playmaking spark for NBA teams to think of for instant offense off the bench.
34. Charlotte Hornets (via Pelicans): Bogoljub Markovic (Mega, PF)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 33
Size: 6'11", 195 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: Serbia
Pro Comparison: Aleksej Pokusevski
Up to 43.8 percent from three, Bogoljub Markovic continues to create intrigue around his size and open-floor ball-handling and passing flashes.
He doesn't block many shots, but his inside-out offensive production and skill level for a 6'11" 19-year-old are becoming more consistent.
35. Brooklyn Nets: Joan Beringer (Cedevita, C)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 35
Size: 6'11"
Age: 18
Nationality: France
Pro Comparison: Jericho Sims
Joan Beringer has entered this year's draft discussion with a high shot-blocking rate and highlights of defensive mobility at 6'11".
Despite lacking any real offensive skill, his physical tools, movement and effectiveness suggest the rim protection, shot-contesting and finishing should be translatable to same role he plays for Cedevita.
36. Philadelphia 76ers: Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida, PG/SG)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 47
Size: 6'3", 195 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Fred VanVleet
Walter Clayton Jr. powered Florida past Connecticut with some confident shotmaking in the second half. He scored 23 points in both of the Gators' wins, combining for nine made threes.
For the season, he has been far more effective finishing and playmaking, which could help scouts put more stock into his craftiness/skill over an archetype (6'3" scoring guard) that doesn't have the highest success rate at the next level.
37. Detroit Pistons (via Raptors): Chaz Lanier (Tennessee, SG)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 39
Size: 6'4", 199 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Seth Curry, Alec Burks
Chaz Lanier buried 10 threes in Tennessee's first two NCAA tournament wins, burning defenses with his quick release and movement shooting.
NBA teams that could use more offensive firepower will look past age and lack of versatility for such advanced shotmaking.
38. Golden State Warriors (via Heat): Ian Jackson (North Carolina, SG)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 37
Size: 6'4", 190 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Malik Beasley
There was a stretch during the season when Ian Jackson emerged as North Carolina's toughest scoring threat. Between the ability to create drives and jumpers for himself, and the confident shotmaking, he's the type of guard NBA teams can consider for an instant offense role.
But he fizzled out toward the end of the season, and with almost no playmaking ability, it's difficult to picture anything more than a scoring specialist type of reserve for the next level.
39. San Antonio Spurs: Labaron Philon (Alabama, PG)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 36
Size: 6'4", 177 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Kobe Bufkin
It's been a quiet postseason for Labaron Philon, who will have a difficult decision once Alabama's season ends.
The ability to create and get to spots makes him interesting. He capitalizes on his elusiveness with an effective combination of body control, deceleration, floater touch and passing vision.
Philon has converted an incredible 24-of-40 runners, a shot that helps make up for a limited pull-up jumper. He'd be easier to buy with more perimeter shotmaking firepower. The three-point arc seems a little out of his range right now.
40. Sacramento Kings (via Bulls): Alex Toohey (Sydney, SF)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 38
Size: 6'9", 223 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: Australia
Pro Comparison: Bojan Bogdanović
Alex Toohey finished the season doubling his three-point makes from last year. Betting on him means betting on his shooting development, given what it could do for a 6'9" wing who struggles as a creator but thrives finishing plays off transition, cuts, drives and handoffs.
He will be a key player to watch during NBA combine scrimmages.
41. Toronto Raptors (via Blazers): Adou Thiero (Arkansas, SF/PF)
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Size: 6'8", 220 lbs
Previous Mock Position: No. 41
Age: 20
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Keldon Johnson
Adou Thiero continues to miss games with a knee injury, though the scouting report has seemingly mostly been written.
His shooting remains problematic, but he's improved his ability to create for himself inside the arc, a needed development that has turned him into a more versatile scoring threat in the half court.
Between the open-floor athleticism for transition offense, the play-finishing, defensive playmaking and now the tougher driving ability, teams could start to talk themselves into an outlier, non-shooting wing or combo forward.
42. Orlando Magic: Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton, C)
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Previous Mock Position: 41
Size: 7'1", 220 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Colin Castleton
The upside with Ryan Kalkbrenner isn't overly exciting unless the three-point shot becomes a more regular weapon. But 7'1" size, a refined post game and interior defensive presence create a high floor that is attractive for a likely second-round pick.
43. Washington Wizards (via Suns): Milos Uzan (Houston, PG/SG)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 43
Size: 6'4", 190 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Ryan Nembhard
Milos Uzan's breakout year has carried into the postseason, and it's given the nation's best defensive team a scary extra dimension of shotmaking and playmaking.
With an outstanding assist-to-turnover ratio, he's been a very effective setup man and decision-maker. But he's also shooting 44.3 percent off the catch and 41.7 percent on pull-ups with, arguably, the most used and accurate floater game (48.4 percent, 93 attempts) in the draft.
44. Utah Jazz (via Mavericks): Alex Condon (Florida, PF/C)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 42
Size: 6'11", 230 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: Australia
Pro Comparison: Jakob Poeltl
Alex Condon has become a name to watching entering the postseason and predraft process. A 27-point, 10-rebound game against Alabama generated attention to his athletic finishing, shooting range and overall activity.
His passing has been a clear strength throughout the year as well. How he performs the next month could determine his stock and likelihood of declaring/staying in the 2025 draft.
Scouts are ultimately trying to determine how real his three-point is and whether he has the strength and touch to score around the key, where he's struggled to convert contested one-handers.
45. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Hawks): Bennett Stritz (Drake, PG/SG)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 48
Size: 6'4", 180 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Tyler Kolek
Bennett Stirtz validated the outstanding season in the MVC with consecutive 21-point games against Missouri and Texas Tech in the NCAA tournament.
The eye test may be skeptical over his athletic limitations and frame, but his skill level and feel behind the 19.1 points, 5.7 assists and 30 wins are obvious. They show in ball-screen situations with his pacing, command, passing reads and pull-up/float game.
And despite questions about his physical tools and explosion, Stirtz excels around the basket and forces a ton of turnovers with a 3.6 steal percentage.
46. Chicago Bulls (via Kings): Michael Ruzic (Joventut, PF)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 45
Size: 6'10", 220 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: Croatia
Pro Comparison: Moritz Wagner
Between the four-month thumb injury and lack of minutes since returning, it's felt like a lost season for Michael Ruzic from a development standpoint.
He was highly productive at 17 years old last year in the ACB, and he dominated stretches of Eurocamp over the summer with his perimeter skills. But he will need a strong showing next month at the Nike Hoop Summit to move up draft boards.
47. Washington Wizards (via Pistons): Darrion Williams (Texas Tech, SG/SF)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 46
Size: 6'6", 225 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Kevin McCullar Jr.
Darrion Williams may have saved his best performance of the season for Drake in the Round of 32. There was no answer for his 225-pound frame in the post, where he has a unique comfort level for a wing backing down defenders and using touch shots. Along with 28 points, he also added five assists, a number he reached often throughout the season just by making smart passing reads.
Despite limited athletic ability (two dunks all year), Williams' strong physical tools, shotmaking and secondary playmaking create the type of versatility that can help him look like a good fit at the next level.
48. Los Angeles Clippers (via Timberwolves): Tyrese Proctor (Duke, PG/SG)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 52
Size: 6'6", 183 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: Australia
Pro Comparison: Shake Milton
There isn't a hotter shooter in the NCAA tournament than Tyrese Proctor, who just hit 12-of-16 threes in consecutive wins.
Since 2022, there is enough tape of passing IQ to recognize he has more playmaking feel than the assist numbers suggest. He has his limitations as an athlete, but at his size, shotmaking and ball-screen play could be enough for a combo or connector role.
49. Utah Jazz (via Clippers): Alex Karaban (Connecticut, SF/PF)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 49
Size: 6'8", 225 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Georges Niang
Aside from making a big three late against Oklahoma, Alex Karaban struggled from deep in Connecticut's two NCAA tournament games.
For a 6'8" forward, his range and movement shooting will still draw interest in the second round. Cutting instincts and floater touch should also be used for him to find more ways to score from off the ball.
50. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Bucks): Sergio De Larrea
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Previous Mock Position: No. 50
Size: 6'5"
Age: 19
Nationality: Spain
Pro Comparison: Bogdan Bogdanović
A shoulder injury has kept Sergio De Larrea out, though his shooting and playmaking had popped enough (for one of the ACB's top teams) to earn a spot on NBA radars. He'd already been there with 21 career FIBA games and a Euroleague debut at 17 years old.
Ultimately, there should be plenty of intrigue around his current 45.2 three-point percentage for a 6'5", 19-year-old combo guard playing ACB and Eurocup games.
51. Washington Wizards (via Warriors): Jamir Watkins (Florida, SG/SF)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 44
Size: 6'7", 210 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Caris LeVert
Jamir Watikins put together another strong season that showcased his physical scoring, ball-screen play, defensive versatility and capable shotmaking. He just didn't look a whole lot different from last year, when he was mostly viewed as a potential second-round pick.
There will be some skepticism around his shooting, but there should be teams that admire his archetype—a big wing who can handle and play-make with a 6'7", 210-pound frame.
52. Indiana Pacers: Xaivian Lee (Princeton, PG/SG)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 51
Size: 6'4", 180 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: Canada
Pro Comparison: Scotty Pippen Jr.
Xaivian Lee evolved into more of a playmaker this season, a key development that should help teams visualize a more realistic NBA guard prospect. His creativity is the draw, but he also hit 59 threes this year and shot 42.0 percent on pull-ups.
Lee tested the draft process last year but couldn't get the call-up from G League Elite Camp to the NBA combine. Earning a direct invite to the combine this year would give him a better chance to validate the 16.9 points, 6.1 boards and 5.5 assists he put up in the Ivy League.
53. New York Knicks (via Grizzlies): Mouhamed Faye (Reggio Emilia, C)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 54
Size: 6'10"
Age: 20
Nationality: Senegal
Pro Comparison: Usman Garuba
Mouhamed Faye's defensive range is the draw, though he's also used his size and quick leaping to rack up 56 dunks so far this year.
He could be tougher holding his ground defending the post, but the way he's able to slide his feet and cover ground could help teams picture a switchable big who guards in space and blocks shots.
54. Los Angeles Lakers: Sion James (Duke, SF)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 53
Size: 6'6", 220 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Wendell Moore Jr.
Teams may want to take a chance on Sion James' outlier strength for a wing or ball-handler. At 220 pounds, he's a force downhill with secondary playmaking ability and accurate spot-up shooting numbers (50.0 percent).
55. Phoenix Suns (via Nuggets): Eric Dixon (Villanova, PF)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 56
Size: 6'8", 265 lbs
Age: 24
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Eric Paschall
There are a lot of questions about Eric Dixon's fit at the next level, such as who does he defend and will he create separation offensively. But late in the second round, teams will at least talk about the nation's leader scorer who just hit 94 threes at 6'8", 245lbs.
He may have become a sharp enough shotmaker for teams to see some type of stretch-4 and pick-and-pop role.
56. Memphis Grizzlies (via Rockets): Rocco Zikarsky (Brisbane, C)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 58
Size: 7'2", 227 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: Australia
Pro Comparison: Donovan Clingan
A knee injury ended Rocco Zikarsky's season early, a tough blow after what had been been a relatively unproductive campaign.
Age, size and junior-level impact will still earn him looks and front-office discussion before the draft, though.
Certain teams may be willing to stay patient and see second-round value in a 7'2" 18-year-old who gets you second-chance points and still has intriguing defensive upside. But his image and projection have taken hits this year.
57. Orlando Magic (via Celtics): Zvonimir Ivisic (Arkansas, C)
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Previous Mock Position: No. 55
Size: 7'2", 245 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: Croatia
Pro Comparison: Andrea Bargnani
Though a non-factor in Arkansas' two NCAA tournament wins, Zvonimir Ivisic could still appear attractive to scouts with his coveted combination of shooting and shot-blocking tools.
There are clear flaws with his physicality inside and decision-making, but for a 7'2" big, there is just too much shotmaking skill, finishing ability and defensive tools to ignore him in the Nos. 46-60 range.
58. Cleveland Cavaliers: Andrej Stojakovic (California, SG/SF)
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Previous Mock Position: Off the board
Size: 6'7", 205 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: Greece/Serbia
Pro Comparison: Romeo Langford
Andrej Stojakovic went off for 38 points in California's final game, capping off a breakout season showing improvement creating and attacking.
He didn't make a big jump as a three-point shooter, but the 6'7" size, three-level shotmaking capabilities and strong free-throw rate did catch scouts' attention.
Whether he enters and ultimately stays in the draft could come down to how well he performs during the predraft process.
59. Houston Rockets (via Thunder): Donovan Dent (New Mexico, PG)
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Previous Mock Position: Off the board
Size: 6'2", 185 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Ish Smith
Shooting has kept Donovan Dent from generating NBA buzz, but the level at which he's able to penetrate, finish and distribute should lower the bar.
He's also threatening enough with his mid-range pull-up and floater. And despite the low volume from behind the arc, he's still hit 40.9 percent of his threes and 78.4 percent of his free throws.
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