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Updated 2025 NBA Mock Draft after Early Entrant Withdrawal Deadline
The deadline to withdraw from the draft and return to college has passed. And with NIL, the 2025 field has lost a number of interesting names, with Tahaad Pettiford, Alex Condon, Karter Knox and Yaxel Lendeborg electing to go back to college.
The biggest players to stay in at the buzzer: Jamir Watkins, Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Adou Thiero.
The NCAA class for teams to choose from is now officially set, while international prospects still have until June 15 to pull their names out.
Dallas Mavericks | San Antonio Spurs | Philadelphia 76ers | Charlotte Hornets | Utah Jazz | Washington Wizards | New Orleans Pelicans | Brooklyn Nets | Toronto Raptors | Houston Rockets | Portland Trail Blazers | Chicago Bulls | Atlanta Hawks (via Kings) | San Antonio Spurs (via Hawks) | Oklahoma City Thunder (via Heat) | Orlando Magic | Minnesota Timberwolves (via Jazz) | Washington Wizards (via Grizzlies) | Brooklyn Nets | Miami Heat | Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves) | Atlanta Hawks (via Lakers) | Indiana Pacers | Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers) | Orlando Magic | Brooklyn Nets (via Knicks) | Brooklyn Nets (via Rockets) | Boston Celtics | Phoenix Suns (via Cavaliers) | Los Angeles Clippers (via Thunder) | Minnesota Timberwolves (via Jazz) | Boston Celtics (via Wizards) | Charlotte Hornets | Charlotte Hornets (via Pelicans) | Philadelphia 76ers | Brooklyn Nets | Detroit Pistons (via Raptors) | San Antonio Spurs | Toronto Raptors (via Blazers) | Washington Wizards (via Suns) | Washington Wizards (via Suns) | Golden State Warriors (via Heat) | Sacramento Kings (via Bulls) | Utah Jazz (via Mavericks) | Oklahoma City Thunder (via Hawks) | Chicago Bulls (via Kings) | Orlando Magic | Milwaukee Bucks (via Pistons) | Memphis Grizzlies (via Warriors) | New York Knicks (via Grizzlies) | Los Angeles Clippers (via Timberwolves) | Phoenix Suns (via Nuggets) | Utah Jazz (via Clippers) | Indiana Pacers | Orlando Magic (via Celtics) | Cleveland Cavaliers (via Bucks) | Memphis Grizzlies (via Rockets) | Los Angeles Lakers | Cleveland Cavaliers
1. Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg (Duke, PF)
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Size: 6'8", 221 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Jalen Johnson, Kevin Garnett
No new questions have popped up around Cooper Flagg since the combine. His measurements (nearly 6'8" barefoot), athletic tests and middle-of-the-pack shooting results were all expected.
The Dallas Mavericks are likely already thinking about about how they'll use him, rather than going through a typical process of evaluating multiple prospects.
The only thing to watch at No. 1 is whether the Milwaukee Bucks attempt to initiate trade talks with Dallas around Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, the Mavericks may see Flagg bringing the perfect balance of instant impact and youth/long-term upside to develop and build with for the next decade-plus, particularly if Kyrie Irving has to miss most of 2025-26.
Team Fit: The Luka Dončić trade obviously left Dallas without a long-term centerpiece, and Flagg is a perfect fit to fill that void. More immediately, his play-finishing will shine alongside Kyrie Irving, once Irving returns from his March ACL tear, and the Mavs’ defense will be all kinds of disruptive with Flagg, Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II all filling the frontcourt—provided there’s enough shooting to throw out the jumbo look as a change-of-pace option. —Zach Buckley, B/R NBA Analyst
2. San Antonio Spurs: Dylan Harper (Rutgers, PG/SG)
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Size: 6'5", 213 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Cade Cunningham/Jalen Brunson
Dylan Harper measured expectedly well in Chicago, coming in at 6'4.5" barefoot with a 213.0 pound frame and 6'10.5" wingspan. The positional size, strength and length are obvious selling points and advantage creators for a ball-handler that can change directions and gears as well as Harper.
The Spurs will presumably see a best player available too exciting to pass on at No. 2, even if there are questions about the fit and shooting between De'Aaron Fox, Harper and Stephon Castle. But Harper was actually an effective off-ball player at Rutgers, making 44.8 percent of his shots out of spot-ups and finishing plays efficiently on cuts and off-screen actions.
Still, San Antonio will presumably check on the Milwaukee Bucks' interest in the No. 2 pick and the availability of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Team Fit: The Spurs’ young core would be fully loaded if Harper joined Victor Wembanyama, reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle and this club’s bounty of high-end role players in the Alamo City. But do the Spurs, who brokered a big deal for De’Aaron Fox in February, really want to add another young guard with an iffy jumper to the mix? Or will they turn their lottery winnings into another aggressive move for established talent? Stay tuned. —Zach Buckley
TRADE IDEA
Spurs Receive: Jaylen Brown
Celtics Receive: No. 2 pick, No. 14 pick, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan and a 2030 first-round pick (via SAS, DAL or MIN)
3. Philadelphia 76ers: Ace Bailey (Rutgers, SF)
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Size: 6'8", 203 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Brandon Miller, Michael Porter Jr., Rashard Lewis
While there was some disappointment around Ace Bailey's 6'7.5" barefoot measurement, he still has advantageous size and length (7'0.5") for an advanced shotmaking wing.
The Sixers will likely consider VJ Edgecombe, who'd give them a different element of explosion and defensive quickness. But with Paul George having just turned 35 off a down year, and Joel Embiid's reliability and value in question, Bailey's scoring potential may become more enticing.
Team Fit: With Paul George on the decline, the Sixers could look to Bailey to add more scoring and shotmaking around the perimeter.
TRADE IDEA
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: Kevin Durant
Phoenix Suns Receive: No. 3 pick, Paul George and a 2030 first-round pick (top-three protected)
4. Charlotte Hornets: VJ Edgecombe (Baylor, SG/SF)
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Size: 6'4", 193 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: Bahamas
Pro Comparisons: Andrew Wiggins, Victor Oladipo, Iman Shumpert
VJ Edgecombe weighed 13.0 pounds stronger than his listed weight at Rutgers, a good sign for a wing who's going to spend a lot of time downhill and at the rim.
With explosiveness, defensive quickness and a strong assist-to-turnover ratio, he should look like a solid fit between shotmakers LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. And still, the 52 three-point makes and flashes of point-of-attack creation suggest he still has enough scoring potential to justify top-five interest.
Team Fit: With offense running through LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, Edgecombe gives Charlotte a different type of scorer and defender with his rim pressure and quickness.
5. Utah Jazz: Tre Johnson (Texas, SG)
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Size: 6'5", 190 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Tyler Herro
Nearly 6'5" barefoot," a 6'10" wingspan, a 32" standing vertical and the second-fast lane agility time were also encouraging results for Tre Johnson at the combine.
After finishing with the league's worst record, only best player available should matter to Utah, which could put Jeremiah Fears in play despite the promise of Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier. But Johnson clearly has a top-five case, as well as a more fitting skill set for this particular group with his polished scoring and advanced shotmaking.
Team Fit: With Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier handling the ball, Johnson gives Utah a pure shotmaker who may have enough size to play either wing spot.
6. Washington Wizards: Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma, PG)
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Size: 6'3", 180 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: American
Pro Comparisons: Dejounte Murray
Once Dylan Harper is off the board, teams interested in adding more backcourt creation, rim pressure and playmaking will focus their attention on Jeremiah Fears. Scouts are anticipating the 18-year-old drawing top-five consideration, particularly after he averaged 22.3 points and 4.8 assists over Oklahoma's final nine games.
Workouts will give Fears a chance to ease some concerns over his three-point numbers. His 38 made threes still indicate clear shotmaking ability, and he was a 42.6 percent mid-range shooter.
Unreliable range, a high turnover rate and limited off-ball skill will have certain teams looking elsewhere. But Fears seems to be a realistic candidate for guard-needy teams early in the lottery.
Team Fit: Fears brings plenty of creativity and confidence, both of which could mold him into becoming a high-end lead guard with time. The Wizards should value upside and can afford to let the 18-year-old play through missed threes and early turnovers. —Zach Buckley
7. New Orleans Pelicans: Khaman Maluach (Duke, C)
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Size: 7'1", 253 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: South Sudan
Pro Comparison: Dereck Lively
Combine measurements confirmed what scouts were expecting: Khaman Maluach has incredible length (7'7" wingspan, 9'6" reach) and large hands for finishing.
His quickness, speed and vertical results weren't overly impressive, though the Pelicans and others will presumably put more stock inti their eye tests on his mobility and 80 dunks.
Maluach figures to only look more enticing during workouts, when he'll show some shooting touch/range he wasn't given freedom to at Duke.
Team Fit: The Pels got great mileage out of Yves Missi this past season, but things could go even further with Maluach. He could fill the same rim-running role, ensuring New Orleans always has a bouncy big in the middle, but the hope is Maluach could one day add some element of shot-making to the mix. —Zach Buckley
TRADE IDEA
Pelicans Receive: Kevin Durant
Suns Receive: No. 7, CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, Jordan Hawkins, a 2029 first-round pick (top-three protected) and a 2027 first-round pick swap (via MIL)
8. Brooklyn Nets: Noa Essengue (Ratiopharm Ulm, PF)
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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.
Team Fit: In the past two drafts, we've rebuilding teams swing for upside overseas with the Wizards taking Bilal Coulibaly and the Hornets grabbing Tijane Salaun. The Nets have no high-upside prospects on the roster and could be enticed by the draft's second-youngest prospects who can make threes, attack, finish and defend all over.
9. Toronto Raptors: Kon Knueppel (Duke, SF)
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Size: 6'6", 217 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Cameron Johnson
Every team figures to have some level of interest in Kon Knueppel's shotmaking, efficient scoring and easy fit. The question is who'll see upside through the athletic limitations.
Viewed as a safe pick with a valued, bankable skill in shooting, Knueppel also flashed strong driving ability and high-level, ball-screen playmaking reads.
Team Fit: Only the Washington Wizards averaged fewer threes per game than the Raptors, making Knueppel an obvious candidate at No. 9. But he should also be in the best-player-available conversation at this point of the lottery.
10. Houston Rockets: Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois, PG/SG)
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Size: 6'5", 205 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: Lithuania
Pro comparison: Coby White
There is some divide among scouts trying to weigh Kasparas Jakucionis' shotmaking skill and playmaking feel versus his lack of burst and separation ability.
Top-10 teams may see too much risk, but later in the lottery, his positional size and shooting-passing combination should create enough translatable versatility.
Team Fit: The Rockets seem likely to shop No. 10, considering no rookie will have a pathway into the rotation. Jakucionis could be groomed into a long-term lead guard if Houston ever moves on from Fred VanVleet. Or he can play backup minutes and provide secondary playmaking and shooting from the 2 spot.
11. Portland Trail Blazers: Asa Newell (Georgia, PF/C)
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Size: 6'9", 224 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: John Collins
Workouts will give Asa Newell a chance to further sell teams on his shooting, which could unlock a coveted archetype and higher level of upside. He was the only player in the country with 50 dunks and 25 threes, and certain teams will surely be drawn to adding a springy finishing weapon that can stretch the floor and move defensively.
Team Fit: If Newell’s shooting perks up, he could complement Deandre Ayton and/or Donovan Clingan as a floor-spacing, switchable big off the bench. He also creates insurance if the Blazers wind up trading Jerami Grant.
TRADE IDEA
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: Cameron Johnson
Brooklyn Nets Receive: No. 11 pick, Robert Williams III and a 2030 pick swap (via POR or MIL)
12. Chicago Bulls: Collin Murray-Boyles (South Carolina, PF)
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Size: 6'7", 239 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Julius Randle, Anthony Mason
Collin Murray-Boyles' measurements lined up with South Carolina's listing, the eye test and general expectations. He's built different with a wing's height and a big's bulk and a 7'1" wingspan.
While he didn't shoot the three-ball well in Chicago, he did look very comfortable with his mid-range touch. And that could be enough to unlock significant scoring ability when paired with his physicality around the basket and quick, decisive face-up game attacking in space.
Team Fit: Murray-Boyles would give Chicago's frontcourt a different dimension of offense with his unconventional face-up game and power around the basket.
13. Atlanta Hawks (via Kings): Derik Queen (Maryland, C)
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Size: 6'9", 248 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Alperen Sengun
Derik Queen didn't help himself at the NBA combine, registering the slowest sprint time since 2022 and ranking second-to-last in lane agility, shuttle run and both vertical jumps. That could sway top-10 teams to hesitate and allow a late-lottery team a chance to draft the highest-skilled true big man in the field.
Queen would give Atlanta another option to feature in the half court, where he's polished from the post, a functional ball-handler in space and a plus-passing presence.
Team Fit: Queen is a unique prospect who could really impact the game with a seldom seen blend of size, scoring, vision and feel. He'd give Atlanta another needed half-court option the Hawks can go to, aside from Trae Young.
TRADE IDEA
Hawks Receive: No. 6
Wizards Receive: Nos. 13 and 22
14. San Antonio Spurs (via Hawks): Cedric Coward (Duke, SF/PF)
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Size: 6'5", 213lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Jarace Walker
Scouts at the combine were acknowledging the fact that Cedric Coward could go first round based on his Kawhi-Leonard-like measurements, convincing shooting stroke and the tantalizing highlights from his brief six-game season.
The possibility of him rising even further during workouts now sounds very plausible. Aside from standing out physical with a three-level scoring skill set, encouraging passing highlights and clear defensive potential, he's also drawn strong reviews for his interviews. One scout mentioned the possibility of a Jalen Williams-like climb into the lottery.
Team fit: With a second lottery pick, the Spurs may think about gambling on a player who's played few reputable opponents. He may also have hidden/untapped upside worth reaching for, and San Antonio could picture playing him as a small-4 next to Victor Wembanyama.
15. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Heat): Liam McNeeley (Connecticut, SF/PF)
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Size: 6'7", 215 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Keegan Murray
Teams should see an easy fit with a translatable skill set from Liam McNeeley. At 6'7", 215 pounds barefoot, he could provide shooting and ball-screen offense from either forward spot.
While there isn't a lot of creation to his game, a team with scorers and playmakers could see a complementary piece who's a three-point shooting, off-ball finisher and useful, secondary pick-and-roll passer.
16. Orlando Magic: Carter Bryant (Arizona, SF)
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Size: 6'7", 215 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Marcus Morris
Despite Carter Bryant's limited role, production and creation, there will be first-round interest in an athletic, 6'8" wing with clear shotmaking ability and defensive quickness/tools.
Teams may have to use their imaginations to picture serious upside, but Bryant has an NBA foundation and coveted archetype.
17. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Jazz): Egor Demin (BYU, PG/SF)
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Size: 6'8", 199lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: Russia
Pro Comparison: Josh Giddey
Egor Demin will earn consideration from late-lottery teams that buy the playmaking and are willing to bet on his shooting development. He does have doubters who believe the three-point numbers over the workout makes and question his decision-making, defense and off-ball value.
But the passing does feel real, particularly for a 6'9" ball-handler. His role will be clearly early on—generate transition offense and set the table for teammates in the half court.
18. Washington Wizards (via Grizzlies): Will Riley (Illinois, SF)
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Size: 6'8", 186 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: Canada
Pro Comparison: Kyshawn George
Will Riley measured taller and stronger than expected, a promising development given his lack of explosion. There's bound to be a number of first-round suitors for a 6'8" barefoot, three-level scoring wing. Scouts buy Riley's shooting and seem encouraged by the add strength and late-season playmaking flashes.
Some teams will see upside in a 6'8" scoring wing. Others may see a lengthy NBA-ready timetable and bust potential.
19. Brooklyn Nets: Jase Richardson (Michigan State, SG)
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Size: 6'1", 178 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro comparison: Reed Sheppard
Jase Richardson's 6'0.5" barefoot measurements could scare a few teams, particularly since his skill set is better suited for the 2-guard position. However, his shooting, touch, finishing and decision-making may all be sharp enough for Richardson to get by and still thrive while undersized.
20. Miami Heat: Nique Clifford (Colorado State, SF/PF)
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Size: 6'5", 202lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Cody Martin
Nique Clifford should draw interest from teams that are prioritizing prospects that can provide instant minutes and versatility. A 23-year-old won't be for everyone, but between his age, broad shoulders, shotmaking diversity, playmaking IQ, excellent rebounding numbers and experience playing different roles, Clifford should look like an NBA-ready forward with an adaptable game.
21. Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves): Rasheer Fleming (Saint Joseph's, PF)
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Size: 6'8", 232lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Taylor Hendricks
Rasheer Fleming's 7'5" wingspan measurement was eye-opening for a barefoot 6'8", 232-pound forward. That physical profile, plus a shooting stroke that connected on 62 threes (39.0 percent) will generate interest from a number of teams in the mid-to-late first round.
22. Atlanta Hawks (via Lakers): Maxime Raynaud (Stanford, C)
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Size: 7'1", 250 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: France
Pro Comparison: Quentin Post
After Wednesday's scrimmage, plus an entire season of scoring and three-point shooting production, some scouts have Maxime Raynaud close to the lottery than second round.
His offensive skill plus and production have become highly convincing.w
At least, teams figure to see a second-unit, 7'1" weapon that can stretch the floor create offense out of the post.
23. Indiana Pacers: Thomas Sorber (Georgetown, C)
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Size: 6'9", 263 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Onyeka Okongwu
Thomas Sorber's 7'6" wingspan should help compensate for 6'9" size at the center position. There was some disappointment around his height, but not enough to significantly downgrade his impressive post skill, passing and defensive activity.
He'll likely be used early more for providing frontcourt depth, easy baskets, ball-moving and rim protection. But eventually, there could be a player who commands half-court touches and some pick-and-pop freedom if his shooting confidence turns into more shooting makes.
24. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): Joan Beringer (Cedevita, C)
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Size: 6'11"
Age: 18
Nationality: France
Pro Comparison: Nicolas Claxton
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.
25. Orlando Magic: 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, Fred VanVleet
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.
He shot extremely well during drills at the NBA combine, and while there may be some doubts about a 6'3" scoring guard, his shooting and toughness should create enough theoretical bench-spark potential.
26. Brooklyn Nets (via Knicks): Nolan Traore (Saint-Quentin, PG)
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Size: 6'4", 184 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: France
Pro Comparison: Lonzo Ball
Nolan Traore is in the midst of one of his best stretches of the season. He's going to enter the draft with the field's highest assist percentage regardless, but now he's confidently stepping into three-point makes and creating for himself with visible decisiveness.
Shooting struggles and inefficiency caused by athletic limitations had scared scouts off. But the bar was awfully high entering the season. And now the 18-year-old has looked highly effective generating offense as a starting point guard in Pro A.
27. Brooklyn Nets (via Rockets): Drake Powell (North Carolina, SG/SF)
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Size: 6'6", 195 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro comparison: Will Barton, Herb Jones
Teams figure to put extra stock into Drake Powell's NBA combine performance and workouts after he spent the year spotting up 49.2 percent of North Carolina's possessions and taking just 5.7 shots per game.
Despite the lack of production, there could still be first-round interest based on his outstanding physical profile, defensive projection and 37.9 percent three-point shooting.
28. Boston Celtics: Danny Wolf (Michigan, PF/C)
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Size: 6'11", 252lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: USA/Israel
Pro comparison: Kelly Olynyk
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.
29. Phoenix Suns (via Cavaliers): Ben Saraf (Ratiopharm Ulm, PG/SG)
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Size: 6'5", 201 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: Israel
Pro Comparison: Manu Ginobili
Scouts have been on the fence about the translatability of Ben Saraf's effectiveness due to questionable range/mechanics and physical/athletic limitations. Not being able to attend the combine and answer questions against first-round picks will work against him.
Still, 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.
30. Los Angeles Clippers (via Thunder): 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.
31. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Jazz): Adou Thiero (Arkansas, SF)
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Size: 6'6", 218 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Keldon Johnson
Adou Thiero was unable to participate in on-court activities at the NBA combine due to a knee injury that limited him late in the season.
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.
32. Boston Celtics (via Wizards): Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton, C)
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Size: 7'1", 257 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: Hugo Gonzalez (Real Madrid, SF)
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Size: 6'7", weight unlisted
Age: 19
Nationality: Spain
Pro Comparison: Jonathan Kuminga
Hugo Gonzalez has had some productive minutes in early May, though the bar has been moved fairly low. Only five minutes a game for Real Madrid creates a tough evaluation for teams that will be eager to learn more at the NBA combine.
Teams will admire Gonzalez's physical foundation and defensive outlook, but there's likely to be some guesswork when it comes to projecting his shooting consistency and on-ball development.
34. Charlotte Hornets (via Pelicans): Alex Toohey (Sydney, SF)
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Size: 6'8", 223 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: Australia
Pro Comparison: Bojan Bogdanović
Alex Toohey had a strong showing in Chicago, showing off his improved shooting and looking like an interchangeable big wing or stretch 4 during scrimmages. His range, off-ball finishing and mobility should make him one of the top options after the first round finishes.
35. Philadelphia 76ers: Chaz Lanier (Tennessee, SG)
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Size: 6'4", 206 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Seth Curry, Alec Burks
Chaz Lanier finished second at the NBA combine in aggregate shooting, unsurprising based on his 229 made threes over the past two seasons. NBA teams that could use more offensive firepower will look past age and lack of versatility for such advanced shotmaking.
36. Brooklyn Nets: Jamir Watkins (Florida State, SF)
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Size: 6'5", 215 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Wendell Moore Jr.
It become easier to picture a disruptive, NBA defender after watching Jamir Watkins strip ball-handling and blow up plays from off the ball during scrimmages. There should be a big second-round market for a 215-pound wing that guards multiple positions, finishes through contact and can provide secondary playmaking.
37. Detroit Pistons (via Raptors): Tyrese Proctor (Duke, PG/SG)
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Size: 6'4", 183 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: Australia
Pro Comparison: Landry Shamet
Tyrese Proctor couldn't get his shot going against Houston in the Final Four, 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.
38. San Antonio Spurs: Kam Jones (Marquette, PG/SG)
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Size: 6'3", 202 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Malik Monk
Kam Jones measured just 6'3" barefoot and had to leave the first NBA combine scrimmage with an injury. It wasn't an ideal appearance for the 23-year-old, there is enough tape of his shotmaking, finishing and improved playmaking for teams to start thinking about Jones early in the second round.
39. Toronto Raptors (via Blazers): Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Penn State, C)
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Size: 6'11", 243 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: Switzerland
Pro Comparisons: Jaxson Hayes
One of the big storylines from the NBA combine was the emergence of Yanic Konan Niederhauser. After dominating Elite Camp and earning a call-up, he put up big numbers during athletic testing and delivered plenty of highlight finishes during scrimmages.
Though clearly raw, Niederhauser's physical and athletic talent can appear highly enticing for teams searching for late value and second-round upside.
40. Washington Wizards (via Suns): Labaron Philon (Alabama, PG)
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Size: 6'3", 175 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Elfrid Payton
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 175-pound guard who lacks explosion around the rim and shotmaking firepower. Philon may ultimately draw interest from teams that buy his setup ability and cleverness inside the arc.
40. Washington Wizards (via Suns): 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.
41. Golden State Warriors (via Heat): Koby Brea (Kentucky, SF)
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Size: 6'6", 202 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA/Dominican Republic
Pro Comparisons: Duncan Robinson
Koby Brea joined a short list of college players 6'6" and over to shoot 42.0 percent on 700 career attempts. Half carved out NBA careers or roles, including Allan Houston, Dennis Scott, Jason Kapono, Kyle Korver, Sam Hauser, Steve Novak.
Teams could see a specialist and value with Brea in the second round.
42. Sacramento Kings (via Bulls): Hansen Yang (Qingdao, C)
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Size: 7'1", 253 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: China
Pro comparison: Andrew Bogut
Every scout presumably watched film of Hansen Yang put up numbers in China. But they also had to see him execute against mostly different-caliber athletes in the 2025 NBA draft discussion. And Yang looked like he belonged, playing with swagger and confidence while scoring 12 points in the opening scrimmage and totaling 11 points, six boards and six assists on Thursday.
He delivered a number of wow plays, including a three-pointer, some fancy footwork from the post and a few beautiful dimes that highlighted obvious passing IQ and quick processing.
43. Utah Jazz (via Mavericks): Johni Broome (Auburn, C)
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Size: 6'9", 249lbs
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.
44. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Hawks): Hunter Sallis (Wake Forest, SG)
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Size: 6'4", 181 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Malaki Branham, Tim Hardaway Jr.
One of the draft's most productive/efficient pull-up shooters, Hunter Sallis is auditioning for a scoring 2-guard role at the next level. For a 6'5" guard, the lack of playmaking will limit his first-round looks, but consecutive years averaging 18 points , effective self-creation and three-level shotmaking should generate second-round interest.
45. Chicago Bulls (via Kings): Kobe Sanders (Nevada, SF)
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Size: 6'7", 203 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparisons: Kyle Kuzma
Kobe Sanders was the top performer at Portsmouth but an injury prevented him from taking advantage of his invite to the NBA combine. The big-wing, three-level scorer who averaged 4.5 assists should in the conversation for a number of teams in the second round.
46. Orlando Magic: Javon Small (West Virginia, PG)
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Size: 6'1", 190lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Scouts sound interested in Javon Small, whose production has drawn more attention to his shotmaking and playmaking. Tough shots off the dribble can hurt his efficiency, but an NBA team could see his creation, downhill game, confidence around the perimeter working for a bench spark role.
47. Milwaukee Bucks (via Pistons): Rocco Zikarsky (Brisbane, C)
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Size: 7'3", 257 lbs
Age: 18
Nationality: Australia
Pro Comparison: Donovan Clingan
An injury has help Rocco Zikarsky out since January, but he was able to measure at the NBA combine. And at 7'3" barefoot, his size and mobility should be enough to make scouts think or gamble this late in the draft.
48. Memphis Grizzlies (via Warriors): Ryan Nembhard (Gonzaga, PG)
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Size: 5'11", 176lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: Canada
Pro Comparison: Tre Jones
After leading the nation in assists, Ryan Nembhard dished out 14 in two NBA combine scrimmages (three turnovers). Athletic and scoring limitations are evident, but he'll get looks from teams who value his ability to run offense and set the table.
50. New York Knicks (via Grizzlies): Amari Williams (Kentucky, PF)
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Size: 6'11", 255 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: England
Pro comparison: Isaiah Hartenstein
With so many prospects returning, there is bound to be interest in a big that can initiate breaks, average 3.2 assists, finish plays and bring defensive activity. Amari Williams' playmaking and unique skill set at the 5 should outweigh his lack of shooting.
51. Los Angeles Clippers (via Timberwolves): John Tonje (Wisconsin, SG)
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Size: 6'5", 212 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.
52. Phoenix Suns (via Nuggets): Mark Sears (Alabama, PG)
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Size: 5'11", 183lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Trey Burke
Mark Sears led all players in shooting drills at the combine before combining for 31 points and 11 assists in two scrimmages. Late in the second round, teams figure to see a gamble worth taking on an undersized scoring guard with Sears' production, shotmaking and toughness.
53. 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.
54. Indiana Pacers: Brice Williams (Nebraska, SG)
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Size: 6'5", 206lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro comparison: Alec Burks
Brice Williams could fall under the value-pick category for teams more interested in adding immediate shotmaking over searching for upside. An efficient three-level scorer playing on and off the ball at Nebraska, he made 1.8 threes and shot 43.8 percent on pull-ups, 53.1 percent on shots after handoffs and 61.6 percent at the rim.
57. Orlando Magic (via Celtics): 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.
49. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Bucks): Tamar Bates (Missouri, SG)
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Size: 6'4", 191lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro comparison: Skylar Mays
Tamar Bates has put himself in the second-round discussion with a strong draft process, first standing out at Elite Camp and then looking like he belonged during NBA combine scrimmages. He's an efficient shotmaker and one of the most efficient finishers among guards in this year's field.
56. Memphis Grizzlies (via Rockets): Sion James (Duke, SF)
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Size: 6'5", 218 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 218 pounds, he's a force downhill with secondary playmaking ability and accurate spot-up shooting numbers (46.9 percent).
55. Los Angeles Lakers: Micah Peavy (Georgetown, SF)
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Size: 6'6", 212lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro comparison: Trent Forrest
At 6'6" in socks, Micah Peavy has a real second-round case after shooting 40.0 percent from three and averaging 3.6 assists and 2.3 steals. This late, teams will look past his age for the combination of big-wing size, versatility and two-way playmaking.
58. Cleveland Cavaliers: Lachlan Olbrich (Illawarra, PF/C)
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Lachlan Olbrich double-doubled in both scrimmages and didn't look out of place in spite of athletic limitations.
His instincts were evident and functional for timing dives to the basket, spin moves and offensive rebounds. He showed advanced footwork and body control to create separation and touch to convert from different angles.
