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2025 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Simulation and Full 2-Round Projections
NBA combine invitations have been sent out while prospects remain in draft-prep mode.
The big question around this year's class revolves around NIL and how much offers to return will entice borderline first-round picks to withdraw. There is sure to be movement on boards over the next few weeks as executives get new close-up looks and interview opportunities.
We used Tankathon to generate this week's lottery order before the real lottery on May 12.
1. Brooklyn Nets: Cooper Flagg (Duke, PF)
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Odds to win lottery: 9.0 percent
Odds for top four: 37.2 percent
Size: 6'9", 205 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Jalen Johnson, Kevin Garnett
The Nets' full reset became complete when they traded Mikal Bridges for draft picks. The timing made sense before a hyped 2025 draft class. Winning the lottery would obviously justify their moves and strategy. They'll have the sixth-best odds at 9.0 percent to add Cooper Flagg, who'd receive top-option reps for a rebuilding roster.
Just like when he arrived at Duke, Flagg should provide instant athletic production, defensive intensity and passing IQ. But over the course of last season, we saw gradual improvement to his self-creation, shotmaking diversity and shooting range. And landing in Brooklyn would allow Flagg to continue experimenting and developing as a primary cog in an offense.
2. Portland Trail Blazers: Dylan Harper (Rutgers, PG/SG)
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Odds to win lottery: 3.7 percent
Odds for top four: 16.9 percent
Size: 6'6", 215 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: De'Aaron Fox, Jalen Brunson
Landing the No. 2 pick would call for the Portland Trail Blazers to have some interesting conversations about fit with Scoot Henderson and Anfernee Simons. Dylan Harper is widely considered the class' No. 2 prospect who offers 6'6" size, advanced creation and rim pressure and takeover shotmaking ability.
In this case, Portland would likely ignore questions about backcourt compatibility, particularly with Simons entering the final year of his contract.
Harper also has enough size to play the 2 or wing, but realistically, you draft him to initiate offense with how effective his ball-handling, strength and downhill scoring ability are.
Portland would worry about fit later to draft a prospect of Harper's caliber.
3. Philadelphia 76ers: VJ Edgecombe (Baylor, SG/SF)
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Odds to win lottery: 10.5 percent
Odds for top four: 42.1 percent
Size: 6'5", 180 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: Bahamas
Pro Comparisons: Andrew Wiggins, Victor Oladipo, Iman Shumpert
With Joel Embiid's availability/value in question, Paul George's decline at 34 years old and a 24-win season in 2024-25, the Sixers will have to talk about their roster-building strategy moving forward.
For the draft, it will be worth discussing the idea of accepting Embiid's unreliability and going big with Derik Queen or Khaman Maluach. They'd seem more like trade-down targets from No. 3. In this particular spot with Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper gone, VJ Edgecombe could look most appealing, as he offers a different level of explosion and defensive quickness from Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain. He also offers insurance on the wing following a disappointing first season from George.
One-hundredth percentile athleticism, shotmaking production and passing flashes help paint Edgecombe as well-rounded and safe. The flashes of point-of-attack creation and more room to improve as a shooter suggest he has plenty of upside left to hit.
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4. Utah Jazz: Ace Bailey (Rutgers, SF)
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Odds to win lottery: 14.0 percent
Odds for top four: 52.1 percent
Size: 6'10", 200 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Brandon Miller, Michael Porter Jr., Rashard Lewis
No. 4 would be a disappointing spot for the Jazz after finishing with the NBA's worst record. Still, Ace Bailey would strengthen Utah's core by providing more positional size and special shotmaking abilities.
Needs shouldn't factor into the front office's decision at all, given how far away the team is from the playoffs and the evaluations on its young players are still being formed.
Bailey would ultimately seem like a safe pick at this particular spot as a big self-creator and shooter coach Will Hardy could move around at different positions and spots.
5. Washington Wizards: Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma, PG)
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Odds to win lottery: 14.0 percent
Odds for top four: 52.1 percent
Size: 6'4", 182 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: American
Pro Comparisons: Dejounte Murray
The Wizards will presumably have regular discussions about the idea of Jeremiah Fears throughout the draft process. Despite the Bub Carrington promise or AJ Johnson flashes, Fears will certainly be viewed as a different-level prospect, and in some scouts' minds, the type whose creativity and burst, improvisation, playmaking potential and shotmaking capabilities could yield top-five pick production at the point guard spot.
Fears, still 18 years old, averaged 22.3 points and 4.8 assists over Oklahoma's final nine games. Three-point shooting and decision-making are the obvious concerns that could hold him back. But with the likelihood that 42.6 percent in the mid-range, 85.1 free-throw percentage and 38 made threes suggest room to improve, and that age and high usage led to a high turnover rate, NBA scouts aren't sounding alarms when considering how dangerous/translatable his handle, speed and finishing craft look.
6. Charlotte Hornets: Tre Johnson (Texas, SG)
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Odds to Win Lottery: 52.1 percent
Odds for top four: 14.0 percent
Size: 6'6", 190 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Tyler Herro
Scouts believe Tre Johnson will remain in the top-five mix with eye-test approval on the self-creation and shotmaking that fueled his 19.9 points per game.
He'd slide between LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller for a Hornets team that just tried to acquire another shooter in Dalton Knecht at the trade deadline.
Regardless of positional fit, Johnson has built a best-player-available case anywhere outside the top three or four. And the Hornets, whose cornerstone, injury-prone point guard has averaged 46.2 games played since 2020-21, will want to continue focusing prioritizing talent/upside.
7. Toronto Raptors: Khaman Maluach (Duke, C)
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Odds to win lottery: 7.5 percent
Odds for top four: 31.9 percent
Size: 7'2", 250 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: South Sudan
Pro Comparison: Mark Williams
Without room for any young wings to play and develop, the Toronto Raptors could be higher on Khaman Maluach than most.
He was having a strong NCAA tournament before running into Houston. In 21 minutes, he converted one basket, grabbed zero rebounds and picked up four fouls.
It wasn't the type of performance that will help convince NBA teams that he will be ready for regular minutes next season.
Rebuilding or patient teams won't likely be bothered. There is still plenty of optimism out there in the long-term potential tied to his 7'2" size and mobility for finishing, rim protection and shot-contesting.
And given the pre-Duke flashes of shooting range and this year's 76.6 percent mark from the free-throw line, Maluach may be able to strengthen his case further during workouts.
8. New Orleans Pelicans: Derik Queen (Maryland, C)
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Odds to win lottery: 12.1 percent
Odds for top four: 48.1 percent
Size: 6'10", 246 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Alperen Sengun
A big question asks how much Joe Dumars, the Pelicans' new executive vice president of basketball operations, will drive New Orleans' draft process and decision.
How Dumars views Zion Williamson is another big question that could play a role in the team's draft plans.
Regardless, Derik Queen could look like the best player available to New Orleans. And scouts who thought highly of Queen before the NCAA tournament should only feel more confident after Maryland's Sweet 16 exit. His three three-point makes and 27-point game against No. 1 seed Florida could have only helped turn some of the skeptics.
Queen's skill level, scoring versatility and passing IQ have been strong enough indicators of offensive success that certain teams will be willing to look past his defensive limitations.
9. San Antonio Spurs: Kon Knueppel (Duke, SF)
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Odds to win lottery: 6.0 percent
Odds for top four: 26.3 percent
Size: 6'6", 217 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Cameron Johnson, Kevin Huerter, Corey Kispert, Saddiq Bey
Adding De'Aaron Fox reduces pressure for the Spurs to add more creation. They'll likely be drawn to the idea of adding of shooting, space and sound decision-making around Fox and Victor Wembanyama, which would put Kon Knueppel in play with one of San Antonio's two lottery picks.
In Duke's final three games against Houston, Alabama and Arizona, he scored 57 points on a total of 31 shots. Aside from his convincing and coveted three-ball, teams will be drawn to his efficiency and ability to score within the flow from off the ball.
In ball-screen situations, he impressed with his feel, pacing and passing. And his competitiveness and IQ on defense should help alleviate some concerns about his athletic limitations.
Knueppel should look like the ultimate plug-and-play wing for teams that miss out on some of the higher-level creators.
10. Houston Rockets (via Suns): Asa Newell (Georgia, PF/C)
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Odds to win lottery (via PHO): 3.8 percent
Odds for top four (via PHO): 17.3 percent
Size: 6'11", 220 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Jalen Smith, Brandon Clarke, David Lee
With the Houston Rockets in win-now mode and their roster already loaded with young prospects who have struggled to find playing time, this is a team to watch on the trade market.
Otherwise, they could look to Asa Newell for depth behind Alperen Sengun.
The Georgia product had a typical game for himself against Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament, finishing with 20 points and eight boards off a 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 signaling useful spot-up shooting.
11. Dallas Mavericks: Jase Richardson (Michigan State, SG)
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Odds to win lottery: 1.8 percent
Odds for top four: 8.5 percent
Size: 6'3", 185 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro comparison: Reed Sheppard
Scouts admired Jase Richardson's scoring efficiency and decision-making, which could help a team like the Mavericks see a more NBA-ready prospect. He managed to produce consistently on low usage, making open threes, picking the right spots to attack and finishing plays with advanced adjustments and instincts at the rim.
But It also became clear that he offers more creativity than the numbers suggest. Richardson was one of the nation's most efficient ball-screen scorers whose self-creation shined more and more as his role increased
12. Chicago Bulls: Noa Essengue (Ratiopharm Ulm, PF)
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Odds to win lottery (via SAC): 0.8 percent
Odds for top four (via SAC): 3.8 percent
Size: 6'10", 198 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: France
Pro Comparisons: Jerami Grant
Big scoring outputs are becoming more common for Noa Essengue in the German BBL.
The easy baskets off rim runs, cuts and offensive rebounds have been consistent all season. But he's looking more comfortable converting off self-created drives and knocking down rhythm threes.
His improving on-ball skill and rising offensive production are becoming notable draft storylines, considering he's the draft's second-youngest prospect who also offers exciting defensive tools and movement.
13. Atlanta Hawks (via Kings): Collin Murray-Boyles (South Carolina, PF)
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Odds to win lottery (via Hawks): 0.8 percent
Odds for top four (via Hawks): 3.8 percent
Size: 6'7", 245 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Julius Randle, Anthony Mason
Despite moving on from general manager Landry Fields, it seems reasonable to expect the Hawks will continue building around Trae Young, Dyson Daniels and Zaccharie Risacher. That could push the team's draft focus to its frontcourt.
Collin Murray-Boyles was one of the toughest one-on-one covers in the SEC, even without a jump shot. The big question asks how well his offense 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.
14. San Antonio Spurs: Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois, PG/SG)
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Odds to win lottery 1.8 percent
Odds for top four: 0.7 percent
Size: 6'6", 200 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: Lithuania
Pro comparison: Coby White
Kasparas Jakucionis will earn workouts and consideration from top-10 teams, though backcourt logjams and questions about creating separation could also push him into the late lottery.
His 6'6" size and scoring/playmaking versatility should help teams see a combo that can play off an established lead ball-handler like De'Aaron Fox.
While Jakucionis struggled from the field down the stretch, he mostly showed enough effective change of speed, creative shotmaking and high-IQ passing for scouts to believe he can compensate for limited athletic traits.
15. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Heat): Nique Clifford (Colorado State, SF/PF)
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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.
He 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.
16. Orlando Magic: Carter Bryant (Arizona, SF)
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Size: 6'8", 220 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Marcus Morris
Arizona's three NCAA tournament games served as a reminder that Carter Bryant's game and role make him highly dependent on making spot-up threes and getting transition opportunities.
But he also made enough jumpers with convincing mechanics for scouts to buy his shooting long-term. And with his physical tools and athleticism, the play-finishing and defensive playmaking also appear translatable.
A 6'8", 220-pound, 19-year-old three-and-D wing figures to draw serious consideration in the mid-first round.
17. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Pistons): Egor Demin (BYU, PG/SF)
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Size: 6'9", weight unlisted
Age: 19
Nationality: Russia
Pro Comparison: Josh Giddey
Egor Demin could have only helped himself in the NCAA tournament.
He showed how advantageous his size and ball-handling can be for slashing against Alabama. Against VCU, he hit three threes and a pair of fallaways, shots he made sporadically throughout the season that create some degree of hope/optimism in his potential to become a more reliable outside threat.
Regardless, teams' main draw to the BYU product will be his playmaking, which projects to translate first and easiest.
Bad turnovers, poor shooting and limited off-ball value just suggest Demin may be tough for NBA playoff teams to trust for minutes next year.
18. Washington Wizards (via Grizzlies): Nolan Traore (Saint-Quentin, PG)
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Size: 6'4", 184 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: France
Pro Comparison: Lonzo Ball
Long-term visions for Nolan Traore have changed this year, with a 30.2 three-point percentage and finishing struggles raising concerns about the combination of unrelaible shotmaking and lack of explosiveness.
The inefficiency could allow teams in the teens to have a chance at grabbing an 18-year-old with a 46.2 assist percentage and mature-enough game to start in Pro A. Though questions about his skill set and athleticism for scoring have lowered perceptions of his ceiling, Traore has always given off pro vibes with how he runs offense, picks spots to attack and distributes.
Saint-Quentin doesn't have a game during the week of the NBA combine, so Traore will be expected to be in attendance.
19. Brooklyn Nets (via Bucks): Ben Saraf (Ratiopharm Ulm, PG/SG)
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Size: 6'5", 201 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: Israel
Pro Comparison: Manu Ginobili
While the Nets are just looking to rack up best-player-available candidates with all of their draft picks, Ben Saraf could qualify while also providing needed creation and playmaking.
The numbers and eye test show a guard with an advanced handle and passing feel in ball-screen situations. Teams will debate his shooting and defensive projection, but he's been effective pulling up in the mid-range, and his competitiveness has looked like a plus.
Teams will be hoping to see him at the NBA combine, where they'll learn official measurements and analyze his shot.
20. Miami Heat (via Warriors): Liam McNeeley (Connecticut, SF)
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Size: 6'7", 210 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Keegan Murray
Regardless of Liam McNeeley's NCAA tournament performance, NBA teams have a clear picture of what he 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.
21. Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves): Thomas Sorber (Georgetown, C)
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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.
22. Atlanta Hawks (via Lakers): Danny Wolf (Michigan, PF/C)
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Size: 7'0", 250 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: USA/Israel
Pro comparison: Kyle Anderson, Hedo Turkoglu
Danny Wolf made a strong, final pitch to scouts against Auburn, finishing with 20 points and a number of eye-opening highlights that showcased his creation and shotmaking.
Though his three-point numbers might not indicate shooting improvement, he added a pull-up and step-back to his repertoire this year. A 7-footer who made 21 dribble jumpers, served as Michigan's lead playmaker and still averaged 9.7 boards and 1.4 blocks is bound to entice a number of teams.
23. Indiana Pacers: Will Riley (Illinois, SF)
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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 while also mixing in some strong drives earlier.
However, he was mostly silent in Illinois' following loss to Kentucky, struggling to create separation inside the arc. 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.
But over the last month, Riley has still looked more confident and decisive in terms of shooting and using his dribble to make plays for himself and teammates.
Some teams will see upside in a 6'8" scoring wing. Others may see a lengthy NBA-ready timetable and bust potential.
24. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida, PG/SG)
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Size: 6'3", 195 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Payton Pritchard, Cole Anthony
Confidence in Walter Clayton Jr. peaked after his 34 points against Auburn. The fearlessness and clutch shotmaking have scouts starting to buy in and ultimately look past the size questions for a scoring guard.
Despite struggling in the first half in the national title game against Houston, who made him priority No. 1 on the scouting report, Clayton ultimately did an effective job switching into playmaker mode. And then he came on late—which has become a theme—delivering a pair of tough finishes and a movement three to help bring Florida back.
Scouts acknowledge his stock is rising entering the predraft process.
25. Orlando Magic (via Nuggets): Noah Penda (Le Mans, SF/PF)
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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.
26. Brooklyn Nets (via Knicks): Yaxel Lendeborg (UAB, PF)
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Size: 6'9", 240 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Jalen Slawson, Enrique Freeman
Yaxel Lendeborg has become a hot name entering the predraft process after a historic season production-wise and some outstanding performances in the AAC tournament and 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. And it's still not out of the question that he can develop into a capable catch-and-shoot threat. His 25 made threes are almost twice as many as he hit last season.
27. Brooklyn Nets (via Rockets): Rasheer Fleming (Saint Joseph's, PF)
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Size: 6'9", 240 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Taylor Hendricks
A rough postseason for Rasheer Fleming was disappointing, though it 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 a high level and disrupt defensively.
28. Boston Celtics: Joan Beringer (Cedevita, C)
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Size: 6'11"
Age: 18
Nationality: France
Pro Comparison: Clint Capela
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 the same role he plays for Cedevita.
29. Phoenix Suns (via Cavs): Maxime Raynaud (Stanford, C)
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Size: 7'1", 250 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: France
Pro Comparison: Alex Len
A loss to Kent State in the NIT ended an outstanding season for Maxime Raynaud, who made the second-most threes for a 7-footer in a season behind Lauri Markkanen.
He also averaged 20.2 points and 10.6 rebounds using his massive frame, touch with both hands, expanding shotmaking skill and capable ball-handling in space. Regardless of what teams think about his defensive projection or passing, Raynaud's production and scoring versatility have become too strong to nitpick this late.
30. Los Angeles Clippers (via Thunder): Kam Jones (Marquette, PG/SG)
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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.
31. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Jazz): Hugo Gonzalez (Real Madrid, SF)
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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.
Gonzalez 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.
32. Boston Celtics (via Wizards): Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton, C)
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Size: 7'1", 220 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Colin Castleton
Ryan Kalkbrenner put together another productive season of post scoring, finishing and shot-blocking. He'll head back to the NBA after participating last May and improving marginally over this past season as a three-point shooter.
The upside with Kalkbrenner isn't overly exciting unless that three-point shot becomes a regular weapon at the next level. Teams will be evaluating his jumper closely in workout settings in May and June. But 7'1" size, a refined inside game and defensive presence create a high floor that is attractive for a likely second-round pick.
33. Charlotte Hornets: Johni Broome (Auburn, C)
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Size: 6'10", 240 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Markieff Morris
After putting up 25 points and 14 boards against Michigan State, Johni Broome would go on to play his final game for Auburn. While he had his way around the basket using strength, patience and touch against Florida, he did struggle against its bigs when forced to make his first move from the perimeter.
Projecting Broome to the next level, teams should be able to bank on him for low-post offense, second-chance points, passing and shot-blocking. His usage, value and role ultimately changes if he becomes a more reliable spot-up or pick-and-pop three-point shooter.
34. Charlotte Hornets: Adou Thiero (Arkansas, SF)
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Size: 6'8", 220 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Keldon Johnson
Though Adou Thiero only played five minutes against Texas Tech after missing a month with a knee injury, the return suggested he could be good to go for predraft workouts.
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.
35. Philadelphia 76ers: Bogoljub Markovic (Mega, PF)
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Size: 6'11", 195 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: Serbia
Pro Comparison: Aleksej Pokusevski
Bogoljub Markovic capped off a week of scrimmaging and practices in Portland with 16 points on seven shots against USA at the Nike Hoop Summit.
Up to 43.8 percent from three with Mega, Markovic hit three triples on Saturday while continuing to show off his rim running and passing.
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.
36. Brooklyn Nets: Labaron Philon (Alabama, PG)
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Size: 6'4", 177 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Kobe Bufkin
Labaron Philon could earn first-round looks from teams that buy his creativity, playmaking and unteachable touch shots around the key. It's difficult to picture anyone reaching early on a 177-pound guard who lacks explosion around the rim and shotmaking firepower. Philon may ultimately work best as more of a Swiss Army knife player than a lead guard.
37. Detroit Pistons (via Raptors): Alex Toohey (Sydney, SF)
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Size: 6'9", 223 lbs
Age: 21
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 in transition and on cuts, drives and handoffs.
He will be a key player to watch during NBA combine scrimmages.
38. San Antonio Spurs: Tyrese Proctor (Duke, PG/SG)
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Size: 6'6", 183 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: Australia
Pro Comparison: Shake Milton
Tyrese Proctor couldn't get his shot going against Houston, but he made 16 threes during Duke's first four NCAA tournament wins.
NBA teams will mostly be drawn to Proctor's shotmaking, but there is enough tape of passing IQ to recognize he has more playmaking feel than the assist numbers suggest.
39. Toronto Raptors (via Blazers): Dink Pate (Mexico City, PG/SG)
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Size: 6'8", 210 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: AJ Johnson
With shooting a big question mark coming into the season, Dink Pate appeared to be making some encouraging strides early on. But his three-point accuracy fell off these last two months, and now that shot seems far from reliable again entering the draft.
Despite playing two years in the G League, he just turned 19 earlier in March. With a second-round pick, certain teams will still see a worthwhile project in a 6'8" ball-handler/guard who can create for himself, get to spots and score in various ways.
40. Washington Wizards (via Suns): Boogie Fland (Arkansas, PG)
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Size: 6'2", 175 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Bones Hyland
Boogie Fland made an admirable return for the NCAA tournament after missing the last two months. It didn't go well—he shot a combined 4-of-18 in three games and only played nine minutes against Texas Tech.
He wasn't convincing enough this year to sell teams on a starting NBA point guard. The size and athleticism questions popped up too much whenever he was driving or trying to finish.
But 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.
41. Golden State Warriors (via Heat): Chaz Lanier (Tennessee, SG)
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Size: 6'4", 199 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Seth Curry, Alec Burks
Chaz Lanier struggled to connect against Houston's smothering defense, but he buried 10 threes in Tennessee's first two NCAA tournament wins.
NBA teams that could use more offensive firepower will look past age and lack of versatility for such advanced shotmaking
42. Sacramento Kings (via Bulls): Drake Powell (North Carolina, SF)
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Size: 6'6", 195 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Will Barton
Drake Powell will be highlighted on teams watch lists after the NBA combine.
He played a whopping 50.0 percent of his possessions this year just spotting up, after flashing some ball-handling and playmaking potential as a high school senior.
In an off-ball role, Powell was efficient with his three-point shooting (37.9 percent) and cutting. And with excellent physical tools for a wing defender, a three-and-D archetype should look clear and coveted.
43. Utah Jazz (via Mavericks): Milos Uzan (Houston, PG/SG)
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Size: 6'4", 190 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Andrew Nembhard
Milos Uzan struggled the final three games of the NCAA tournament after he put up 22 points against Purdue.
Still, 44.0 percent three-point shooting, an elite floater game and an outstanding assist-to-turnover ratio should earn Uzan mentions in every team's second-round discussion.
44. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Hawks): Koby Brea (Kentucky, SF)
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Size: 6'6", 215 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA/Dominican Republic
Pro Comparisons: Duncan Robinson
Koby Brea was silent during Kentucky's loss to Tennessee, and the performance reminded scouts that he's not offering much else when his shot isn't falling. But some scouts think he's too skilled of a shooter to let go undrafted.
The list of college players at 6'6" to shoot 42.0 percent on 700 career attempts is short, and half carved out NBA careers or roles (Allan Houston, Dennis Scott, Jason Kapono, Kyle Korver, Sam Hauser, Steve Novak).
45. Chicago Bulls (via Kings): Darrion Williams (Texas Tech, SF)
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Size: 6'6", 225 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Kevin McCullar Jr.
Despite having an off night against Arkansas, Darrion Williams still came up big late with a game-winning drive and followed by scoring 23 points against Florida.
He has scouts divided entering the predraft process, as there is love for his shotmaking, passing and post-up offense and questions about his athletic limitations and reliance on using strength.
His offensive versatility should ultimately be a big enough draw in the second round.
46. Orlando Magic: Hunter Sallis (Wake Forest, SG)
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Size: 6'5", 185 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Malaki Branham, Tim Hardaway Jr.
There is enough production and tape of three-level scoring for scouts to put limited stock into Hunter Sallis' shooting percentages. His archetype has a small margin for error.
Non-playmaking 2-guards have to compete for scoring specialist jobs, but he has made a compelling case with his effectiveness creating drives and pull-ups and drilling spot-up threes.
47. Milwaukee Bucks (via Pistons): Hansen Yang (Qingdao, C)
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Size: 7'1", 240 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: China
Pro comparison: Andrew Bogut
Averaging 21.0 points and 11.3 boards in the CBA since March 19, Hansen Yang is putting himself in the conversation this year, especially with NIL offers expected to bring a number of draftable prospects back to college.
Though slower moving and lacking explosion, he's developed a high skill level and feel with his footwork and touch shots from the post. Seventeen made threes make him even more intriguing for a 7'1" 19-year-old averaging 2.7 blocks.
Front offices will likely want to get Yang to this year's NBA combine, assuming their scouts haven't spent much or any time in China.
48. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Bucks): Brice Williams (Nebraska, SF)
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Size: 6'7", 214 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Johnny Juzang
Brice Williams could fall under the value-pick category for teams more interested in adding immediate shotmaking over searching for upside.
Making 1.8 threes, shooting 43.8 percent on pull-ups, 53.1 percent on shots after handoffs and 61.6 percent at the rim, he's been an efficient three-level scorer playing on and off the ball.
49. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Bucks): Mouhamed Faye (reggio Emilia, C)
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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 59 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.
50. New York Knicks (via Grizzlies): Alijah Martin (Florida, SG)
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Size: 6'2", 210 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro comparison: Marcus Sasser
Though there aren't many successful, 6'2" off guards, Alijah Martin scored an NBA combine invite with his shooting, athleticism and 210-pound frame. He'll have a chance to stick playing the same role he thrived in at Florida—knocking down jumpers and attacking downhill.
51. Los Angeles Clippers (via Timberwolves): Rocco Zikarsky (Brisbane, C)
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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 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.
52. Utah Jazz (via Clippers): Eric Dixon (Villanova, PF)
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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 leading scorer who just hit 94 threes at 6'8", 265 pounds.
He may have become a sharp enough shotmaker for teams to see some type of stretch-4 and pick-and-pop role.
53. Phoenix Suns (via Nuggets): Vladislav Goldin (Michigan, C)
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Size: 7'1", 250 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: Russia
Pro Comparison: Jonas Valanciunas
Vladislav Goldin went for 23 points, 12 boards and three blocks against Texas A&M, but Michigan couldn't get him involved against Johni Broome and Auburn.
He's become a second-round name to think about for teams with how tough his combination of 7'1", 250-pound size and touch has become.
After attempting zero threes through four seasons, Goldin hit 11 this year, a potentially intriguing development that teams will surely look into during predraft workouts.
54. Indiana Pacers: John Tonje (Wisconsin, SG)
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Size: 6'5", 218 lbs
Age: 24
Nationality: USA/Cameroon
Pro Comparison: Chris Duarte
After four years at Colorado State and one with Missouri, John Tonje put himself in the draft discussion by averaging 19.6 points for Wisconsin. He made 85 threes and 231 free throws (90.9 percent FT), as Tonje's shotmaking and physical driving ability have become worth looking into for teams in the late second round.
55. Los Angeles Lakers: Kobe Sanders (Nevada, SF)
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Size: 6'9", 207 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Kyle Kuzma
Kobe Sanders was an easy standout at the Portsmouth Invitational, and now an invite to Chicago for Elite Camp seems likely. A 6'9" three-level shotmaker who averaged 4.5 assists should draw attention. He won't test well athletically, bit he possesses a shoot-create-pass skill set that suggests enticing versatility.
56. Memphis Grizzlies (via Rockets): Nate Bittle (Oregon, C)
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Size: 7'0", 220 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Jay Huff
With a career 8.1 block percentage, Nate Bittle gradually became morphed into a potential stretch 5 by his senior year. There should be second-round interest in a 7-foot defensive anchor who hit 36 threes and offers plus passing ability.
57. Orland Magic (via Celtics): Sion James (Duke, SF)
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Size: 6'6", 220 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Wendell Moore Jr.
Teams could 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).
58. Cleveland Cavaliers: Mark Sears (Alabama, PG)
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Size: 6'1", 190 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: American
Pro Comparison: Isaiah Canaan
NBA teams will question Mark Sears' score-first attack for a 6'1", 23-year-old guard. But some could see a role for a ball-handler who can put pressure on the defense with his handle, penetration, pull-up game and shooting.
59. Houston Rockets (via Thunder): Otega Oweh (Kentucky, SF)
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Size: 6'4", 215 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: American
Pro Comparison: Jae'Sean Tate
Teams could target Otega Oweh late for his powerful physical profile/athleticism, defensive tools and off-ball efficiency making spot-up threes, attacking closeouts and cutting.
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