2025 NBA Draft Scouting Report for Brooklyn Nets No. 8 Pick Egor Demin
The Brooklyn Nets have selected Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, arguably the most shocking selection of the lottery.
Demin enters the league as one of the most intriguing international prospects from the class, and his flashes of guard skills in a forwardโs body help raise his floor and curb scout concerns.
Standing 6'8" with a 6'10ยผ" wingspan, the point guard/small forward blends size and playmaking. His versatility on the ball made him a consistent presence on big boards this past season for BYU.
Demin was named to the 2025 Big 12 All-Freshman Team, and his 5.5 assists per game ranked 38th across Division I basketball.
There are concerns to work through, though. Demin turned the ball over too often, struggled to hit open threes and didnโt always respond well to defensive pressure.
He also offers little value off the ball, meaning his effectiveness hinges on being a lead creator who still has some key areas to polish.
Overall, Demin is a swing on feel and versatility in a jumbo-guard frame. If he irons out the decision-making and finds consistency as a shooter, he has a clear path to becoming a high-level offensive engine.
Demin ranks No. 22 on B/R NBA draft expert Jonathan Wasserman's 2025 Prospect Big Board.
Essential Facts and Stats
Previous Team: BYU | Position: PG/SF | Height: 6'8" | Weight: 199 lbs | Age: 19 | Vertical: 32" | Wingspan: 6'10ยผ" | PPG: 10.6 | RPG: 3.9 | APG: 5.5 | BPG: 0.4 | SPG: 1.2 | FG%: 41.2 | 3PT%: 27.3
Realistic Pro Comparison: Josh Giddey
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At 6'9", Demin could share similar success as Chicago Bulls swingman Josh Giddey.
Both leverage their unique size-and-skill combos with passing and effective playmaking. Both can handle, attack and set the table, all while providing shooting.
And both have dealt with questions about defense throughout their basketball careers.
Like Giddey, Demin will require the right fit and won't offer much playing off the ball. But there's a path to success here based on playmaking and improvisation chops that should translate.
Strengths
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Positional Size: Demin's size plays a key role in his effectiveness as a playmaker and finisher. He's able to see and pass over the top of guards, and when he gets to the rim, his height helps create easier finishing angles.
Playmaking: Demin looks like a true guard with the handle and passing skill to be used in a lead initator role. At worst, teams should be able to bank on Demin for setting up teammates.
Improvisation: Demin makes quick adjustments and counters in the paint with his footwork and layup package.
Weaknesses
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Shooting: Contests and challenges threw off Demin's shooting too easily. But he also missed too many open threes. His game will appear very predictable to NBA defenses.
Versatility: Drafting Demin means needing to give him the ball. He doesn't offer much playing off it, so by drafting him, this team will have to play a ball-dominant handler who struggles with shooting and decision-making.
Decision-Making: Demin turned the ball over too much, and a good chunk of his miscues came off overly casual execution.
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