2025 NBA Draft Scouting Report for Sacramento Kings No. 42 Pick Maxime Raynaud
The Sacramento Kings have selected Maxime Raynaud with the No. 42 pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
Raynaud averaged 20.2 points and 10.6 rebounds per game this past season, which ranked 15th and ninth in the nation, respectively.
The 22-year-old also averaged a career-high 1.4 blocks after posting just 0.5 per game across his previous three seasons.
Raynaud earned 2025 first-team All-ACC honors just one year after winning Pac-12 Most Improved Player and making the second-team All-Pac-12 list.
At the combine, the Frenchman measured 7'0¼" without shoes, the fifth-best mark in the category. And his 7'1¼" wingspan ranked 14th among all participants and 10th among centers.
Of course, Raynaud doesn’t play with much quickness or explosion. He also struggled to make shots off the dribble and may need to be run off the line by defenses.
He may not be a polished or athletic prospect, and a lack of tools may limit his upside, but his year-over-year growth suggests there's still room to develop.
Raynaud ranks No. 35 on B/R NBA draft expert Jonathan Wasserman's Prospect Big Board.
Essential Facts and Stats
College: Stanford | Position: C | Height: 7'1" | Weight: 250 lbs | Age: 22 | Vertical: 31.5 | Wingspan: 7'1¼" | PPG: 20.2 | RPG: 10.6 | APG: 1.7 | BPG: 1.4 | SPG: 0.9 | FG%: 46.7 | 3PT%: 34.7
Realistic Pro Comparison: Quinten Post
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While Raynaud played a No. 1 option role at Stanford, his role in the pros is more likely to mirror that of Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post.
Like the Dutchman, Raynaud will be valued for his shooting stroke from the 5 position, though both have enough size and skill to score around the block.
Neither projects to become a star, but both possess the skill sets to crack starter rotations.
Strengths
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Skill: At 7'1", Raynaud has developed into a highly skilled scorer who can create for himself in the post or put the ball on the floor. He uses both hands well, shows footwork and touch around the key and occasionally beats a closeout.
Shooting: Gradual growth as a shooter helped propel the senior into the first-round consideration ahead of the draft. Every NBA team values a center with a reliable three-point shot.
Offensive Rebounding: Raynaud uses his size effectively around the basket to bring in misses and put them back. He was rarely denied second-chance points after getting an offensive board.
Weaknesses
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Athleticism/Tools: Teams may have questioned the translatability of Raynaud's offense during the draft process. He doesn't operate with great quickness or explosion, and he has short arms relative to his height.
Off-Dribble Shooting: Raynaud shoots miserably when shooting off the dribble. While he had some impressive open-floor flashes with the ball, defenses will surely want to run him off the three-point line and into a dribble move.
Shot-Blocking: Raynaud didn't block shots at an exciting rate for a player his size. And he will be a target in pick-and-rolls away from the basket on defense, where he isn't nimble.
