2025 NBA Draft Big Board Heading Into Round 2
What started as a Top 75 prospect board ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft has been narrowed down to 45 remaining players, all eyeing the draft's final 30 spots Thursday night.
While only three players remain from our original top 30, this is a deep draft class, and there's talent to be found in Round 2 if teams look in the right spots.
The following order reflects B/R NBA Draft expert Jonathan Wasserman's Top Prospect Big Board rankings. Wasserman contributed to the following analysis.
45. Sean Pedulla (Ole Miss, PG)
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Height: 6'1"
Weight: 195 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pedulla is a shifty point guard who was a productive scorer at Ole Miss. He averaged 15.4 points per game last season as a starter and shot 39.2 percent from deep on 6.2 attempts per contest.
His underwhelming size and age—he's on the older side for a prospect—aren't helping his draft stock. But he could be a late-second-round option for a team in search of an offensive punch off the bench without much need for long-term upside.
44. Curtis Jones (Iowa State, SG)
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Height: 6'3"
Weight: 183 lbs
Age: 24
Nationality: USA
Curtis Jones racked up accolades during his time in college, starting with third-team All-MAC honors in 2023 with Buffalo. It continued this past season at Iowa State, as he was named to the All-Big 12 first team and won the Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year award.
With a scoring punch that's clear to scouts, Jones will get draft consideration. However, his size and limited ceiling will scare some teams away. He may end up being an intriguing undrafted free agent.
43. Andrew Carr (Kentucky, C)
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Height: 6'10"
Weight: 222 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Andrew Carr being an undersized center won't help his draft stock given the way that the NBA is trending, and neither will his defensive stats. But he did a little bit of everything for the Kentucky Wildcats.
He regularly made the right decision on both ends of the floor, and he prioritized good positioning whether receiving or defending the rock.
42. Kobe Johnson (UCLA, SF)
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Height: 6'5"
Weight: 192 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Kobe Johnson was a strong defender and rebounder at small forward for UCLA. It's tough to project him as a Day 2 pick, though.
Teams would likely rather target him in undrafted free agency, lining him up for a Summer League run.
41. Max Shulga (VCU, PG/SG)
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Height: 6'4"
Weight: 206 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: Ukraine
Max Shulga's per-game averages of 15.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.0 last season were good enough to earn him the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year award. The fifth-year senior also leaves VCU with two first-team All-Atlantic 10 nods.
Shulga has a chance to carve out a role in the NBA as a long-distance specialist. He shot 39.2 percent from deep across his five seasons in college.
With that said, his scoring versatility and playmaking chops give him second-round gem potential. He feels like a low-risk, potentially high-value pick late in the draft.
40. Will Richard (Florida, SG)
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Height: 6'3"
Weight: 201 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Florida's Will Richard profiles as a classic three-and-D wing, even if his role in the NBA isn't that of an immediate contributor.
While he flashed occasional off-the-dribble creation in college, Richards' strengths clearly lie in spot-up shooting, where he was more efficient.
Defensively, Richard may not be an elite athlete, but his combination of lateral quickness, anticipation and feel gives him a strong foundation to contribute to an NBA team.
39. Caleb Love (Arizona, PG/SG)
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Height: 6'2"
Weight: 202 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
After a three-year run at North Carolina, Caleb Love spent his final two college seasons at Arizona, where he earned Pac-12 Player of the Year honors in 2024 and a first-team All-Big-12 nod in 2025.
Love, who averaged 17.2 points per game this past season, thrives attacking off the dribble and can catch fire in a hurry, especially if given a chance to build momentum with transition buckets.
There’s two-way potential here, but Love's long-term role in the NBA will hinge upon finding consistency, especially with his shot selection and decision-making.
38. Jaxson Robinson (Kentucky, SG/SF)
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Height: 6'6"
Weight: 192 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
The always desirable three-and-D archetype is achievable for Jaxson Robinson even though he's entering the league on the older side of the prospect pool.
Robinson has earned a reputation as a shooter and a regular threat from behind the three-point line. Defensively, he alters shots and gets into passing lanes.
Robinson is a fringe draft pick because while he has promise, he does not project as an immediate elite defender. A team would take him knowing there will be a learning curve and a bit of risk, even if that risk is late in the second round.
37. Viktor Lakhin (Clemson, C)
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Height: 6'11"
Weight: 252 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: Russia
Viktor Lakhin earned an All-ACC honorable mention nod during his lone campaign with Clemson this past season, which was his fifth college campaign in total.
He averaged 11.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals across 23.5 minutes per contest.
36. Dink Pate (Mexico City, SG)
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Height: 6'6"
Weight: 201 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: USA
Dink Pate has some things going for him despite being a fringe draft pick. He offers good length for a guard, and at 19, he's one of only two players under 20 between Nos. 50 and 75 on this big board.
If Pate doesn't get drafted, he might be one of the first undrafted free agents to sign with a team.
35. Alijah Martin (Florida, SG)
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Height: 6'2"
Weight: 208 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Alijah Martin forecasts as a high-energy, versatile defender who thrives off his strength and athleticism. Of course, leaning into his strength may only get him so far considering his 6'2" frame and his lack of creation on offense.
Scouts are taking that into account despite the guard average 14.4 points and 4.5 rebounds this past season with Florida. He also shot 35 percent from deep on nearly six attempts per contest.
34. Grant Nelson (Alabama, PF)
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Height: 6'10"
Weight: 230 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Grant Nelson offers versatility for his size. He’s an interior presence with proven shot-blocking instincts and smooth athleticism, although he's still developing as a perimeter defender.
If his three-point shot and three-point defense come around, Nelson could settle into the league as a modern two-way big. Teams willing to take on a bit of a project could have eyes for the Alabama big man as the draft winds down.
33. Izan Almansa (Perth, PF/C)
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Height: 6'9"
Weight: 220 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: Spain
Izan Almansa is one of only two prospects under the age of 22 who's slotted between spots Nos. 50 and 75 on this big board.
What does that mean? Higher upside with less risk attached.
At just 20 years old, Almansa could be a low-risk flier late in the second round for a team in need of a pick-and-pop option or a big who can catch and finish in transition.
32. Jalon Moore (Oklahoma, PF)
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Height: 6'6"
Weight: 203 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Jalon Moore's draft stock took a serious and unfortunate hit when he tore his Achilles during a recent predraft workout.
Moore's place on this list, which reflects our player rankings and not where we expect anyone to be drafted, remains as is because of the offensive versatility that allows him to operate in pick-and-pop, transition and backdoor-cut situations within an offense.
However, his place in mock drafts was questionable even before the injury. It's now even tougher to imagine a team using a pick on him ahead of his recovery.
31. RJ Luis Jr. (St. John's, SG/SF)
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Height: 6'6"
Weight: 210 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
RJ Luis Jr. became a star last season at St. John's, earning Big East Player of the Year honors and becoming a consensus second-team All-American.
Luis' scoring chops and 6'6" size look like they'll translate to the NBA game, but his creation skills and decision-making need work, meaning his team should be willing to give him time to adjust.
30. Vladislav Goldin (Michigan, C)
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Height: 7'0"
Weight: 253 lbs
Age: 24
Nationality: Russia
Pro Comparison: Jonas Valancuinas
Goldin was named first-team All-Big Ten and took home Big Ten Tournament MVP honors in 2025 after leading his team on a deep postseason run.
At the combine, Goldin struggled in scrimmages, but he measured in at 7'0" without shoes, which was the sixth-tallest mark among all participants. He also posted a 7'5.25" wingspan that was tied for fourth.
Goldin will need to improve his perimeter mobility and conditioning to stay on the floor in the NBA, especially in switch-heavy defensive schemes. His long-term value will depend on how much defensive versatility he can add to along with his size.
29. Caleb Grill (Missouri, SG)
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Height: 6'2"
Weight: 204 lbs
Age: 25
Nationality: USA
Caleb Grill was named SEC Sixth Man of the Year for Missouri this past season after bringing consistent energy and a scoring punch off the bench, not to mention averaging a career-high 1.7 steals per game.
Unfortunately for Grill—or at least for his draft stock—he checks a number of the wrong boxes as well. As a 25-year-old, 6'2" shooting guard, it's going to be difficult to convince a team he's ready today, let alone offers much upside.
28. Micah Peavy (Georgetown, SF)
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Height: 6'6"
Weight: 212 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Trent Forrest
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 past season with Georgetown.
This late in the draft, teams will look past his age for the combination of big-wing size, versatility and two-way playmaking.
27. Sion James (Duke, SF)
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Height: 6'5"
Weight: 218 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Wendell Moore Jr.
Sion James naturally blended into the background at Duke amid stars like Cooper Flagg, Tyrese Proctor, Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach, but he could be worth a late-draft flier considering his outlier strength for a wing and ball-handler.
At 218 pounds, James is a force downhill with secondary playmaking ability and accurate spot-up shooting numbers (46.9 percent).
26. Tamar Bates (Missouri, SG)
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Height: 6'4"
Weight: 191 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Skylar Mays
Tamar Bates was the only player to appear in all 34 games for Missouri last season. He set career-highs in field-goal percentage (50.8), three-point percentage (39.7) and free-throw percentage (94.6).
Bates has put himself in the second-round discussion with a strong draft process. He stood out at Elite Camp and then looked the part of a pro during NBA combine scrimmages.
25. Eric Dixon (Villanova, PF)
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Height: 6'8"
Weight: 259 lbs
Age: 24
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Eric Paschall
There are a lot of questions about Eric Dixon's fit in the NBA, such as who does he defend? Also, will he create separation offensively?
But late in the second round, teams will at least talk about the nation's leading scorer (23.3 PPG), who just hit 103 threes at his size.
24. Mark Sears (Alabama, PG)
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Height: 5'11"
Weight: 183 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Trey Burke
Alabama's 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 will be more inclined to look past his size. They figure to see a gamble worth taking considering his production, shot-making ability and toughness.
23. John Tonje (Wisconsin, SG)
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Height: 6'5"
Weight: 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 during his lone transfer year with Wisconsin.
He made 85 threes (38.8 percent) and 231 free throws (90.9 percent), and his 19.6 points-per-game average ranked 38th in the nation this past season.
Tonje's shotmaking and physical driving ability have become worth looking into for teams late in the second round. But if every pick goes by without his name being called, look for him to immediately draw interest in undrafted free agency.
22. Brice Williams (Nebraska, SG)
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Height: 6'5"
Weight: 206 lbs
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.
Williams averaged 1.9 threes per game last season and shot 43.8 percent on pull-ups, 53.1 percent on shots after handoffs and 61.6 percent at the rim. He was an efficient three-level scorer for Nebraska both on and off the ball.
21. Brooks Barnhizer (Northwestern, SF)
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Height: 6'6"
Weight: 215 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: John Konchar
Northwestern wing Brooks Barnhizer has worked out for teams after a foot injury cut his 2024-25 season short. Interested squads could target his versatility and toughness with a two-way contract.
Barnhizer averaged 17.1 points, 8.8 boards, 4.2 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game this past season.
20. Ryan Nembhard (Gonzaga, PG)
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Height: 5'11"
Weight: 176 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: Canada
Pro Comparison: Tre Jones
Ryan Nembhard led the nation in assists (9.8 APG) at Gonzaga this past season and totaled 14 more in two NBA combine scrimmages.
A steady, high-IQ floor general, he started all 134 college games. While his size and shooting are concerns, his passing vision keeps him draftable.
19: Rocco Zikarksy (Brisbane, C)
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Height: 7'3"
Weight: 257
Age: 18
Nationality: Australia
Pro Comparison: Donovan Clingan
Rocco Zikarsky, a 7’3” center from Australia, brings the throwback size that teams are starting to covet once again after recent draft picks like Donovan Clingan (7'2") and Zach Edey (7'4").
The 18-year-old remains raw in key areas, but his overall feel is developing and his mobility remains an asset, especially for a team willing to give him time to adjust to NBA speeds as a late second-round flier.
18. Hunter Sallis (Wake Forest, SG)
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Height: 6'4"
Weight: 181 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Tim Hardaway Jr.
One of the draft's most productive and efficient shooters in pull-up situations, Hunter Sallis is auditioning for a scoring 2-guard role in the NBA.
The 6'4" guard's lack of playmaking will limit his first-round looks, as well as his long-term ceiling if he isn't able to improve in that department. But his consecutive years averaging at least 18 points per game, effective self-creation and three-level shotmaking should generate second-round interest.
If he goes in that range, the risk is worth the potential reward.
17. Bogoljub Markovic (Mega, PF)
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Height: 6'11"
Weight: 195 lbs
Age: 19
Nationality: Serbia
Pro Comparison: Aleksej Pokusevski
Bogoljub Markovic doesn't block many shots, but his inside-out offensive production and passing are becoming more consistent and tempting to scouts.
Unfortunately, the big man didn't help himself at the abbreviated combine for international prospects in Treviso, Italy. But there should still be second-round interest in a 6'11" forward who can shoot threes, score from the post, handle in transition and pass.
16. Johni Broome (Auburn, C)
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Height: 6'9"
Weight: 249 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Markieff Morris
Few players in this class bring a college resume as decorated as Johni Broome’s. After his transfer to Auburn, he earned first-team All-SEC honors twice, won SEC Player of the Year this past season and was named the SEC tournament MVP after Auburn won it in 2024.
Broome's name is all over Auburn's record books, but on the national level, he also finished 49th in scoring this past season (18.6 PPG) and eighth in rebounding (10.8 RPG).
NBA teams can bank on Broome for low-post offense, second-chance points, passing and shot-blocking. His usage, value and role will ultimately increase if he becomes a more reliable spot-up or pick-and-pop three-point shooter.
15. Koby Brea (Kentucky, SG/SF)
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Height: 6'6"
Weight: 202 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA/Dominican
Pro Comparison: Duncan Robinson
This past season, Koby Brea joined a short list of college players 6'6" and over to shoot 42.0 percent from three on 700 career attempts. Half carved out NBA careers or roles, including Allan Houston, Dennis Scott, Jason Kapono, Kyle Korver, Sam Hauser and Steve Novak.
In this draft range, scouts could see Brea as a specialist and value him as a low-risk flier.
14. Lachlan Olbrich (Illawarra, PF/C)
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Height: 6'10"
Weight: 230 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: Australia
Pro Comparison: Domantas Sabonis
Lachlan Olbrich double-doubled in both of his NBA combine scrimmages and didn't look out of place in spite of his athletic limitations. His instincts were evident and functional for timing dives to the basket, spin moves and offensive rebounds.
Olbrich showed advanced footwork and body control to create separation and touch to convert from different angles.
13. Amari Williams (Kentucky, C)
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Height: 6'11"
Weight: 243 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: Switzerland
Pro Comparison: Jaxson Hayes
With so many potential prospects returning to school, there is bound to be interest in a big who 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 and make teams worry less about taking someone on the older side of the draft pool.
12. Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton, C)
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Height: 7'1"
Weight: 257 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Colin Castleton
This past season, Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner was among the nation’s most efficient players. He ranked 31st in scoring (19.2 PPG), 40th in rebounding (8.7 RPG) and fourth in field-goal percentage (65.4).
The 7'1" center even stretched the floor on occasion, attempting 148 threes across his career and converting 31.1 percent.
Overall, the upside with Kalkbrenner isn't overly exciting unless his three-point shot becomes a regular weapon in the NBA. Teams are evaluating his jumper closely in workout settings.
Still, his 7'1" size, refined inside game and solid defensive presence create a high floor that is attractive for a likely second-round pick.
11. Adou Thiero (Arkansas, SF)
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Height: 6'6"
Weight: 218 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Keldon Johnson
Between his open-floor athleticism for transition offense, play-finishing, defensive playmaking and driving ability, Adou Thiero will give teams something to look at despite profiling as a non-shooting wing or combo forward.
Thiero's shooting remains problematic, but he's improved his ability to create for himself inside the arc. That needed development has turned him into a more versatile scoring threat in the half court.
10. Kobe Sanders (Nevada, SF)
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Height: 6'7"
Weight: 203 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Kyle Kuzma
Kobe Sanders was the top performer at Portsmouth, but he sustained a minor injury during the combine, which prevented him from fully participating.
Regardless, the 6'7" wing has size, can score at all three of the interior, mid-range and perimeter spots, and he averaged 4.5 assists per game this past season. That lands him in the conversation for a second-round pick.
9. Alex Toohey (Nevada, SF)
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Height: 6'8"
Weight: 223 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: Australia
Pro Comparison: Bojan Bogdanovic
Alex Toohey had a strong showing at the scouting combine in May, 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 left on the board after the first round wraps up.
8. Kam Jones (Marquette, PG/SG)
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Height: 6'3"
Weight: 202 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Malik Monk
Kam Jones was one of the Big East’s most electric scorers this past season. He earned first-team All-Big East honors after averaging 19.2 points per game, which was tied for 33rd in the nation. Jones also dished out 5.9 assists, which ranked 21st nationwide.
Unfortunately for the guard and his draft stock, he measured only 6'3" barefoot and had to leave the first combine scrimmage with an injury.
It wasn't an ideal appearance for the 23-year-old, but there is enough tape of his shotmaking, finishing and improved playmaking for teams to start thinking about Jones early in the second round.
7. Jamir Watkins (Florida State, SF)
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Height: 6'5"
Weight: 215 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Caris LeVert
It has become easier to picture a disruptive NBA defender after watching Jamir Watkins strip ball-handlers and blow up plays from off the ball during May's scouting combine scrimmages in Chicago.
There should be a big second-round market for a 215-pound wing who guards multiple positions, finishes through contact and can provide secondary playmaking.
6. Chaz Lanier (Tennessee, SG)
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Height: 6'4"
Weight: 206 lbs
Age: 23
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Malik Beasley
Chaz Lanier finished second at the NBA scouting combine in aggregate shooting, which was unsurprising based on his 229 made threes over the past two seasons.
Teams that could use more offensive firepower figure to look past his age and lack of versatility for such advanced shotmaking. His shooting and off-ball movement should make him a plug-and-play option, potentially right away.
5. Maxime Raynaud (Stanford, C)
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Height: 7'1"
Weight: 250 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: France
Pro Comparison: Quintin Post
Maxime Raynaud averaged 20.2 points and 10.6 rebounds per game this past season, which ranked 14th and ninth in the nation, respectively. He also averaged a career-high 1.4 blocks after posting just an average of 0.5 blocks per game across his previous three seasons.
After combine scrimmages, plus an entire season of scoring and three-point shooting production, some scouts started talking about Raynaud landing closer to the lottery than the second round.
At the very least, teams figure to see him as a second-unit 7'1" weapon who can stretch the floor and create offense out of the post.
4. Tyrese Proctor (Duke, PG/SG)
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Height: 6'4"
Weight: 183 lbs
Age: 21
Nationality: Australia
Pro Comparison: Landry Shamet
NBA teams will mostly be drawn to Tyrese Proctor's shotmaking, but there is enough evidence of passing IQ and playmaking to recognize he has more creation feel than his assist numbers from this past season (2.2 APG) suggest.
Proctor led Duke with 89 made three-pointers on 40.5 percent shooting this past season and was named to the All-ACC third team.
3. Javon Small (West Virginia, PG)
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Height: 6'1"
Weight: 190 lbs
Age: 22
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Cole Anthony
Scouts sound interested in Javon Small despite his smaller frame, as his production has drawn more attention to his shotmaking and playmaking.
Occasional tough shots off the dribble can hurt his efficiency, but a team in this range could see his ball skills, downhill game and perimeter confidence working for a bench-spark role.
2. Noah Penda (Le Mans, SF/PF)
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Height: 6'7"
Weight: 242 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: France
Pro Comparison: Nicolas Batum
Noah Penda has steadily climbed draft boards over the past year, thanks in large part to his play with ADA Blois in France’s top league. In 2025, he was named both an LNB Pro A All-Star and the league’s Best Young Player, which is no small feat in a league known for producing NBA talent.
Whether he ends up as a high-level role player or grows into something more, Penda defends, moves the ball and plays with the kind of physicality coaches love to lean on.
There should be first-round interest in an interchangeable forward who can make open threes, pass, cut for easy baskets and react well defensively.
1. Rasheer Fleming (Saint Joseph's, PF)
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Height: 6'8"
Weight: 232 lbs
Age: 20
Nationality: USA
Pro Comparison: Taylor Hendricks
Rasheer Flemming made combine headlines with a wingspan measurement of 7'5.25", which ranked fourth among all participants and was first among non-centers by a margin of more than 1.25".
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.
We've also heard from scouts who think he's going to go earlier than many initially expected.
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