Who's Who of the 2025 NBA Draft!

Flagg Fever Baby! The 2025 NBA Draft is DONE & Here's what you need to know!

Glossary:

Comparison Player is a rough pairing of what a player can be with improvements to their game.

P = Points

A = Assists

R = Rebounds

S = Steals

B = Blocks

Picks #1 - #10

#1 - Cooper Flagg drafted by the Dallas Mavericks

Flagg is a 6'8 Forward out of Duke & one of the most exciting NBA Prospects in years. Flagg led Duke in ALL STATS this year and is an all round nightmare for opponents. Avergaing a whopping 19P, 7.5R, 4A, 1.5S & 1.5B in only 30mins a game!!

Flagg is set to drop straight into the starting 5 at Dallas and make a huge improvment to their core unit. With amazing defensive versatility and elite offense - Flagg truly is the most well rounded player in the draft. This kid will be a star.

Comparison Player - Jayson Tatum

 

#2 - Dylan Harper drafted by the San Antonio Spurs

Harper is a 6'5 Guard out of Rutgers. Son of the legendary Ron Harper. Widely seen as the best Pick & Roll Guard in the draft, a big bodied all round playmaker with a nasty finish at the rim. Averaging over 20pts per game this year, Harper is set to be a great addition alongside the Spurs Bigs to create more points & more pick and roll oppurtunity for Wemby.

Harpers downfall can often be shot selection, but with a strong guide from vet guard CP3 this should be dialled in. It will be interesting to see what kind of rotation minutes Harper receives - with good playtime he will make an immense impact in the league.

Comparison Player - Cade Cunningham

 

#3 - VJ Edgecombe drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers

Edgecombe is a 6'4 Guard out of Baylor, a former Gatorade player of the year & overall five star consensus recruit. An amazing two way player who can effect the game on both ends of the floor. Averaging over 15P & 5R in just 32mins, his elite athleticism will make him extremely dangerous in transition.

VJ is more of an off ball guard but this can change based on the 5 on the floor for Philly. With a more dialled in 3pt shot - VJ can become a serious 3 way threat.

Comparison Player - Jaden Ivey

 

#4 - Kon Knueppel drafted by the Charlotte Hornets

Knueppel is a 6'7 Guard / Forward out of Duke. An overall strong player but a specialised 3pt sharpshooter. He shoots at a NBA level and can contribute immediately to a poor Charlotte shooting team.

With a strong combination of size & shooting - Kon should slot straight into the Charlotte roster as they currently have none of that. Keep your eye on Knueppel from deep - he's gonna light it up.

Comparison Player - Sam Hauser

 

#5 - Ace Bailey drafted by the Utah Jazz

Bailey is a 6'8 Forward out of Rutgers. A TRUE Scorer of the ball. Even mentioned by Kevin Durant as a pure scorer of the ball. Shooting 65% on runners and floaters - Bailey averaged over 17P & 7R per game in less than 34mins. An Elite shooter from anywhere on the court.

Ace is known for knocking down hard shots - even quoted as the 3rd best player in this draft. Scoring over 500pts this season - the 2nd most ever by a Rutgers player, Ace is going to go BANG in the league. Watch this kid.

Comparison Player - Kevin Durant

 

#6 - Tre Johnson drafted by the Washington Wizards

Johnson is a 6'5 Guard out of Texas. Another young guard drafted by the Wizards. An incredible shooter with 41% catch and shoot success. Naturally fast release which makes him dangerous off the dribble as well. Not only is he a shooter, he's dangerous on the blow by to the rim.

Johnson looks like a dangerous scorer with a combo of size and skill. He can create his own shot & is being widely called the best shooter in this draft. A strong score first guard who will be interesting to watch at the struggling Wizards.

Comparison Player - Cam Thomas

 

#7 - Jeremiah Fears drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans

Fears is a 6'3 Guard out of Oklahoma, averaging over 17P, 4R & 4A - he is an excellent ball handler and scorer. Another score first guard, Fears has an elite ability to find his own shot & an immense speed with the ball.

Fears has strong shooting but needs to build consistency as a spot up shooter to make a big difference to NOLA. With strong ability to score & get to the line - Fears should bring some great speed off the bench for his team.

Comparison Player - Jaden Ivey

 

#8 - Egor Demin drafted by the Brooklyn Nets

Demin is a 6'8 Guard/Forward out of Russia / BYU. Demin is a Superb all round player averaging 15.8P, 6.8R, 4.5A & 2.1S per game. An increible effort all across the court and an elite passer - breaking a BYU assist record this season.

Demin has an amazing combo of vision & size to make nearly any pass needed. Egor does lack in jump shooting but is an incredible threat in the paint and around the rim. A True floor general that the Brooklyn Nets really need right now.

Comparison Player - Josh Giddey

 

#9 - Collin Murray-Boyles drafted by the Toronto Raptors

Murray-Boyles is a 6'7 Guard out of South Carolina. Averagin over 16P & 8R, Boyles has a strong ability to effect the game on both ends of the court. With elite level strength and defensive mindst, Collin can be a great assest to the Raptors.

Boyles does have an issue from behind the arc as he is not a 3pt shooter. He does make up for this inside the paint but as a guard these days, this may effect his play time. He is a smart passer on the pick and roll, but it will be interesting to see if he ends up being an off-ball guard or not. Not super convinced but we'll see.

Comparison Player - Grant Williams

 

#10 - Khaman Maluach drafted by the Houston Rockets - Traded to Phoenix Suns

Malauch is a 7'1 Centre out of South Sudan / Duke. The first centre in the 2025 NBA Draft, Khaman is a defensive weapon averaging 8.6P, 6.6R & 1.3B. Great offensive rebounder and can score strongly on lobs and putbacks.

Strong off the pick and roll & lob - can bring some offensive threat. He doesn't have a strong shooting ability just yet and is known to get in foul trouble, but if he can shake these he has the ability to become a top defender. 

Comparison Player - Mo Bamba

 

Picks #11 - #30

Picks 11 - 30 will all have short summaries - I will jump further in depth for some of the better players.

 

#11 - Cedric Coward drafted by the Portland Trailblazers - Traded to Memphis Grizzlies

Coward is a 6'5 Guard out of Washington. A great all round player avergaing 17.7P, 7R & 1.7B - Coward can effect the floor on both ends. A reliable 3pt shopoter with a career 38.8% from deep - he has the size and strength to be a great player in the league.

Comparison Player - Max Strus

 

#12 - Noa Essengue drafted by the Chicago Bulls

Essengue is a 6'9 Forward out of France. Averaging decen numbers accross points & rebounds - Noa has a strong athletic ability to effect the game at both ends. With strong handles and a good finishing package - can be a good pick for Chicago.

Comparison Player - Nicolas Batum

 

#13 - Derik Queen drafted by the Atlanta Hawks - Traded to New Orleans Pelicans

Queen is a 6'9 Forward/Centre out of Maryland. Averaging 16.5P & 9R - Queen is a great point scoring and defending big man. With fantastic footwork and a lethal face up offense, Queen has an elite scoring package be it blowing by a big defender or bullying smaller ones. Keep an eye on Queen.

Comparison Player - Alperen Sengun

 

#14 - Carter Bryant drafted by the San Antonio Spurs

Bryant is a 6'7 Forward out of Arizona. An athletic 3&D player with a strong shot blocking ability. Bryant does need to bolster his offensive game but can be a strong key off the bench for Spurs.

Comparison Player - OG Anunoby

 

#15 - Thomas Sorber drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder

Sorber is a 6'9 Forward/Centre out of Georgetown. A strong player in the lanes and powerful post defender. Scores well off lobs and can do damage in the paint. Ranked second in the Big East or rebounding & blocks  - he is a truly great defensive asset. Great fit at OKC.

Comparison Player - Jabari Smith Jr

 

#16 - Yang Hansen drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies - Traded to Portland Trailblazers

Hansen is a 7'1 Centre out of China. A 19yr old big man considered one of the top prospects in the country. Averaging over 10 boards a game and over 16P - Yang is great on the offensive glass and can contribute well on both ends of the court. Keep an eye on this guy.

Comparison Player - Nikola Vucevic

 

#17 - Joan Beringer drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves

Beringer is a 6'11 Centre out of France. Considered the best shot blocker in the draft, Joan has a giant upside with more experience and NBA IQ. He has only been playing for 4yrs - which may show some downfall in the NBA. Strong off the pick and roll, expect to see Joan get some end of Q minutes.

Comparison Player - Jaxson Hayes

 

#18 - Walter Clayton Jr drafted by the Washington Wizards - Traded to Utah Jazz

Clayton Jr is a 6'2 Guard out of Florida. A clutch player known for his scoring prowess down the stretch. A great scorer whether its from beyond the arc or inside, Clayton can make his shot from anywhere on the court. True 3 level scorer.

Comparison Player - Jordan Clarkson

 

#19 - Nolan Traore drafted by the Brooklyn Nets

Traore is a 6'5 Guard out of France. An athletic guard who can score & dime out his teammates. Excellent vision & immense speed leads his game - making him a dangerous on ball threat when driving up the floor. Keep an eye out.

Comparison Player - John Wall

 

#20 - Kasparas Jakucionis drafted by the Miami Heat

Jakucionis is a 6'5 Guard/Froward out of Lithuania. A strong ball handler averaging over 15P, 5R & 4A per game - 2nd most including all 3 stats this season behind Cooper Flagg. A superb and strong playmaker capable of dishing and scoring. A great combo guard thatll fit really well in Miami.

Comparison Player - Austin Reaves

 

#21 - Will Riley drafted by the Utah Jazz - Traded to Washington Wizards

Riley is a 6'8 Guard/Forward out of Illinois. Riley came off the bench a lot for Illinois but shows skills in scoring and dimes. Can absolutely efffect the game off the bench for Utah with his efficient defending and solid NBA IQ - but does have a long way to go to be a star.

Comparison Player - Cam Reddish

 

#22 - Drake Powell drafted by the Atlanta Hawks - Traded to Brooklyn Nets

Powell is a 6'6 Guard out of North Carolina, a player with tons of raw potential to mould well into the NBA. Powell is still developing his offensive game but is a great defender due to his size and speed. Definetly needs experience.

Comparison Player - Isaac Okoro

 

#23 - Asa Newell drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans - Traded to Atlanta Hawks

Newell is a 6'9 Centre/Forward out of Georgia - an elite athelte who has great prowess on the glass at both ends. A great rebounder and cutter - Asa can seriously effect the game in the paint on boith sides. If he builds 3pt range this guy could be a star.

 Comparison Player - Karl-Anthony Towns

 

#24 - Nique Clifford drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder - Traded to Sacramento Kings

Clifford is a 6'5 Guard out of Colorado State. Averaging 19P & 9.6R a game is massive as a guard - amazing ability to clean the glass at only 6'5. An all round player who can do it on both ends, especially with his strong athleticism. Keep your eyes on this kid.

Player Comparison - Josh Hart

 

#25 - Jase Richardson drafted by the Orlando Magic

Richardson is a 6'1 Guard out of Michigan State. Son of Jason Richardson, Jase is an elite shooter and finisher in the paint despit his size. He has incredible 1 on 1 skills and a lethal stepback but will need to build his offensive bag to compete in the NBA.

Comparison Player - Jared McCain

 

#26 - Ben Saraf drafted by the Brooklyn Nets

Saraf is a 6'6 Guard out of Germany. Saraf is a strong playmaker and great going downhill. He has strong pull up shooting and with work on a deep game can be a lethal guard off the bench,

Comparison Player - Elfrid Payton

 

#27 - Danny Wolf drafted by the Brooklyn Nets

Wolf is a 6'11 Forward/Centre out of Michigan - coming off great averages of 13P, 9.7R & 3.6A - an amazing state line for a big man. Expect Wolf to eat up double doubles if he gets the court time as he can be powerful on both ends of the glass. Needs to build ahtleticisim. Good pickup for Brooklyn.

Comparison Player - Kelly Olynyk

 

#28 - Hugo Gonzalez drafted by the Boston Celtics

Gonzalez is a 6'6 Guard out of Spain. An energetic and powerful player who is lethal in the pick and roll. Hugo is powerful at the rim and can be a great dimer as well if the defense opens up. He didn't get tons of minutes at Real Madrid but can be an awesoem addition to the Celtics second or third core.

Comparison Player - Ty Jerome

 

#29 - Liam McNeeley drafted by the Phoenix Suns - Traded to Charlotte Hornets

McNeeley is a 6'7 Forward out of Connecticut. A strong scorer and rebounder with good NBA IQ. Great at creating his own shot, McNeeley can add a solid threat to the weak Charlotte lineup.

Comparison Player - Corey Kispert

 

#30 - Yanic Konan Niederhauser drafted by the Los Angeles CLippers

Niderhauser is a 6'11 Forward out of Switzerland. A great shot blocker and rebounder that can add a great off bench big man to LA. Fast, energtic and a great finisher at the rim. Still failry unknown but interesting to see as a final pick. Good potential.

Comparison Player - Pascal Siakam

 

That's a Wrap!

There's still some gems to be found in that second round - never count them out!

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