> Early Season 2025 Big Board
| 1-2 | Team | Player | Updated 6/26/24 – Latest Developments | Comp. |
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| 31 | Raptors | Tyler Smith | PF – G League Ignite – HT: 6-10 – WT: 224 – WING: 7-1 – A bouncy and talented big man with a nice shooting stroke and a ton of confidence in his outside shot. He looked like one of the best prospects on the Ignite team this year and has some very clear NBA-level skills. Article | Drew Gooden |
| 32 | Jazz | AJ Johnson | PG – Illiwara Hawks (USA) – HT: 6-5 – WT: 167 – WING: 6-8 1/2 – Int.04 – A slick guard with size and play-making ability, Johnson has de-committed from Texas to join the Illiwarra Hawks of the NBL. Elite 25 | – |
| 33 | Bucks | Jaylon Tyson | SF – California – HT: 6-7 – WT: 218 – WING: 6-8 – Jr. – A strong 6-7 wing who has taken his game to a new level and put himself in the late first round conversation. A productive scorer and a high level athlete. | Wilson Chandler |
| 34 | Blazers | Nikola Durišić | SG – Mega Mozzart (Serbia) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 209 – WING: 6-8 – Int.04 – A big, strong guard who is a high level scorer and play-maker on the wing. Will need to shoot the ball better but shows promise. Had a really nice showing at the draft combine. | – |
| 35 | Spurs | Bobi Klintman | PF – Cairns, NBL (Sweden) – HT: 6-10 – WT: 225 – WING: NA – Int03 – Bobi is a long and mobile player with a lot of upside. Has a nice looking shot and passes the ball well for a big forward. Elite 15 | Darius Miles |
| 36 | Pacers | Adem Bona | PF – UCLA (Nigeria) – HT: 6-10 – WT: 243 – WING: 7-3 3/4 – So – A quick, explosive athlete with great open court speed, tons of strength and above the rim ability. A masterful defender and improving offensive player. Can play a clear role from day 1. | faster Nene |
| 37 | T-Wolves | Ajay Mitchell | SG – UC Santa Barbara (Belgium) – HT: 6-5 – WT: 197 – WING: 6-6 1/2 – Jr – A high scoring guard with NBA size and skills. Very efficient and effective on the court. | Derrick White |
| 38 | Knicks | Kevin McCullar Jr. | SG – Kansas – HT: 6-6 – WT: 206 – WING: 6-9 – Sr – A glue-guy and lock-down defender who is hitting the 3 ball more consistently. Would be a solid addition to a win-now team. | Josh Hart |
| 39 | Grizzlies | PJ Hall | PF – Clemson – HT: 6-9 – WT: 240 – WING: 7-1 1/2 – Sr – A bouncy, high energy forward who can stroke the 3. A very NBA-ready player who should be able to provide value from day 1 but probably isn’t going to be a star. | – |
| 40 | Blazers | Enrique Freeman | PF – Akron – HT: 6-8 – WT: 206 – WING: 7-2 – Sr – A powerful and versatile forward with great length who plays with a ton of energy. Has made a big move up draft boards with a strong draft season. | – |
| 41 | 76ers | Jonathan Mogbo | PF – San Francisco – HT: 6-7 – WT: 217 – WING: 7-2 – Jr – A powerful and athletic forward who put up monster numbers this season and put himself on the NBA draft radar. Has great passing instincts, can handle in the open court and dunks everything around the rim. | – |
| 42 | Hornets | Cam Christie | SG – Minnesota – HT: 6-6 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Fr – A young and talented two-guard with a developing NBA level frame and great outside shooting ability. | – |
| 43 | Heat | Tristen Newton | PG – UConn – HT: 6-4 – WT: 192 – WING: 6-6 3/4 – Sr – A complete guard who plays both ends and can get hot from 3. He’s got size at the point guard position and is just a solid all around player who plays a team game. | – |
| 44 | Rockets | KJ Simpson | PG – Colorado- HT: 6-2 – WT: 187 – WING: 6-4 1/2 – Jr – A talented shot-maker with a sweet shooting stroke and great efficiency. Lacks size but can really play. | Reggie Jackson, Norris Cole |
| 45 | Kings | Juan Nunez | PG – Ratiopharm Ulm (Spain) – HT: 6-3 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.04 – A game manager and pass-first player who projects as a solid back-up at the NBA level with some starting potential down the line. He’s got special passing ability and feel for the game. Article | – |
| 46 | Clippers | Dillon Jones | SF – Weber State – HT: 6-6 – WT: 237 – WING: 6-11 – Jr – A big-bodied guard/wing who brings a lot of intensity to the court. Rebounds the ball extremely well and is a high-level passer. | Grant Williams, David Roddy |
| 47 | Magic | Trentyn Flowers | SF – Adelaide 36ers, NBL – HT: 6-7 – WT: 201 – WING: 6-8 1/4 – Fr – A dynamic athlete on the wing who showed some nice flashes against good competition in the NBL. 1on1 Interview | Chris Douglas-Roberts |
| 48 | Spurs | Justin Edwards | SF – Kentucky – HT: 6-7 – WT: 209 – WING: 6-10 – Fr – Edwards had a tough season but still has the tools and intangibles to be a solid NBA rotation player in time. He’s not the most creative player and is best playing off the ball. Elite 25 | James Posey |
| 49 | Pacers | Ulrich Chomche | C – Cameroon – HT: 6-11 – WT: 235 – WING: 7-3 3/4 – Int.05 – Super long with good mobility, Chomche flashes big upside and a high ceiling, especially on the defensive end. Article | Bruno Fernando+ |
| 50 | Pacers | Antonio Reeves | SG – Kentucky – HT: 6-5 – WT: 187 – WING: 6-8 – Sr – A high volume 3pt shooter who can get hot from deep but needs to be more consistent. Reeves is crafty with the ball, can put together combo moves and has upside as both a C&S and iso scorer. | MarShon Brooks, Jordan Poole |
| 51 | Wizards | Harrison Ingram | SG – North Carolina – HT: 6-7 – WT: 233 – WING: 7-0 1/4 – Jr – A big guard who can do it all, score, handle and pass the rock. 1on1 Interview | – |
| 52 | Warriors | Jaylen Wells | SF – Washington State – HT: 6-8 – WT: 206 – WING: 6-7 1/4 – Jr – A dynamic athlete with good size who looks the part of a NBA wing. A late bloomer who came on very strong this past season. | – |
| 53 | Pistons | Melvin Ajinca | SF – France – HT: 6-7 – WT: 212 – WING: NA – Int.04 – A floor spacing lefty wing who can be streaky hot from downtown. Has good size and solid athleticism. | – |
| 54 | Celtics | Oso Ighodaro | PF – Marquette – HT: 6-10 – WT: 222 – WING: 6-11 – So – A sweet-passing big forward with nice athleticism. His court vision and feel for the game sets him apart. Has added a lot of good weight and improved his body. | Carl Landry |
| 55 | Lakers | Bronny James Jr. | SG – USC – HT: 6-2 – WT: 210 – WING: 6-7 1/4 – Fr – Bronny had an up and down year at USC but is making the jump to the NBA and should get a chance to develop into a rotation player. The Suns and Lakers are rumored to be landing spots for him, but we’ll see what plays out on draft day. Bronny James NBA Draft Analysis | George Hill, Avery Bradley |
| 56 | Nuggets | Pelle Larsson | SG – Arizona (Sweden) – HT: 6-5 – WT: 215 – WING: NA – Sr – A fiery competitor with an improving 3pt shot. Plays both ends and has good size/strength. | – |
| 57 | Grizzlies | Keshad Johnson | PF – Arizona – HT: 6-7 – WT: 225 – WING: NA – Sr – A fundamentally sound and versatile all around player who could be a solid bench/rotation piece. | – |
| 58 | Mavs | Jamal Shead | PG – Houston – HT: 6-1 – WT: 201 – WING: 6-3 – Sr – A tough and physical point guard who stands out on the defensive end. Shead doesn’t have great height but is strong and aggressive on the court. | Jevon Carter |
| 59 | forfeited (Suns) | Cam Spencer | SG – UConn – HT: 6-4 – WT: 202 – WING: 6-5 – Sr – A 3pt marksman who knows his role as an off-ball scorer. Doesn’t have great size or athleticism put plays with great fire and is a cold-blooded shot-maker. | – |
| 60 | forfeited (76ers) | Isiah Crawford | SF – Louisiana Tech – HT: 6-6 – WT: 220 – WING: 7-0 1/2 – Sr. – A versatile and talented defender with good length. Isn’t a high volume scorer but hits open shots. | – |
| 61 | Jalen Bridges | SF – Baylor – HT: 6-7 – WT: 213 – WING: 6-10 – Sr – A rock solid 3&D wing who projects as a solid role player at the next level. Does a bit of everything and can quietly impact the game. | Chandler Hutchinson | |
| 62 | Quinton Post | C – Boston College (Netherlands) – HT: 7-0 – WT: 235 – WING: NA – Sr – A talented offensive player with a sweet 3pt shot. | – | |
| 63 | Ariel Hukporti | C – Melbourne, NBL (Germany) – HT: 7-0 – WT: 246 – WING: 7-2 1/2 – Int02 – A powerfully built center who does work in the paint and on the boards. Could find a role in the league as a back-up big. | – | |
| 64 | Anton Watson | PF – Gonzaga – HT: 6-9 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Sr – Watson combines natural strength, size and a high skill level. He’s a power forward with ball skills. | – | |
| 65 | N’Faly Dante | C – Oregon (Mali) – HT: 6-11 – WT: 260 – WING: 7-6 – Sr – Dante has elite length, great mobility and surprising quickness for his size but is still very raw on the offensive end. Brings great energy to the court. | Ekpe Udoh+ | |
| 66 | Trey Alexander | PG – Creighton – HT: 6-3 1/2 – WT: 184 – WING: 6-10 – Jr – A long and well built point guard with a sweet mid range game and a NBA level frame. Lacks ideal speed but is a good decision maker with a mature game. | – | |
| 67 | David Jones | SF – Memphis (Dominican Republic) – Ht – 6-6 – Wt – 211 – Wing – 6-6 3/4 – Sr – An athletic wing who could sneak into the second round. | Jay Scrubb | |
| 68 | Mantas Rubštavičius | SG – NZ Breakers (Lithuania) – HT: 6-6 – WT: 185 – WING: NA – Int.02 – A talented shot-maker with decent movement skills and nice feel for the game. | – | |
| 69 | Isaac Jones | C – Washington State – HT: 6-9 – WT: 245 – WING: NA – Sr – | – | |
| 70 | Boogie Ellis | PG – USC – HT: 6-2 – WT: 170 – WING: NA – Sr – Super quick with the ball, a scoring PG who can get into the lane at will. Undersized but plays with big heart. | – | |
| 71 | Jesse Edwards | C – West Virginia (Netherlands) – HT: 6-11 – WT: 240 – WING: NA – Sr. – | – | |
| 72 | Babacar Sane | SF – G League Ignite (Senegal) – HT: 6-6 – WT: 233 – WING: NA – Int.03 – A strong athlete on the wing with long-term upside. | – | |
| 73 | Reece Beekman | PG – Virginia – HT: 6-1 1/2 – WT: 191 – WING: 6-7 – Sr – A heady lead guard who blows you away with fundamentals but lacks ideal size and burst. | – | |
| 74 | Malevy Leons | PF – Bradley (Netherlands) – HT: 6-9 – WT: 210 – WING: 7-0 – Sr – A standout defender with great defensive instincts. A capable 3pt shooter. | – | |
| 75 | Tristen Enaruna | PF – Cleveland State (Netherlands) – HT: 6-8 – WT: 220 – WING: 7-0 – Sr – | – | |
| 76 | Yannick Kraag | SF – Netherlands – HT: 6-8 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Int.02 – | – | |
| 77 | Judah Mintz | SG – Syracuse – HT: 6-3 – WT: 176 – WING: 6-3 1/2 – So – A high scoring guard who plays with a ton of confidence and is always looking to put the ball in the hoop. | – | |
| 78 | Jaylin Williams | PF – Auburn – HT: 6-8 – WT: 245 – WING: NA – Sr – A powerfully built forward who does all the dirty work and plays with an edge. | – | |
| 79 | Emanuel Miller | SF – TCU (Canada) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 215 – WING: NA – Sr. – A high energy forward who impacts both ends. | – | |
| 80 | Zyon Pullin | SG – Florida – HT: 6-4 – WT: 206 – WING: NA – Sr – A steady senior lead guard who impacts both ends. A great decision maker with the ball in his hands. | – | |
| 81 | Armel Traore | SF – France – HT: 6-8 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Int.03 – An impressive athlete with a strong frame. Is a good defender, transition player and cutter. | – | |
| 82 | Blake Hinson | SF – Pittsburgh – HT: 6-7 – WT: 230 – WING: NA – Sr. – | – | |
| 83 | Jaedon LeDee | PF – San Deigo State – HT: 6-9 – WT: 240 – WING: NA – Sr – | – | |
| 84 | Armando Bacot | C – UNC – HT: 6-10 – WT: 244 – WING: 7-1 – Sr – A bruising center who has excellent length and a developing offensive game. A standout rebounder and interior defender. | – | |
| 85 | Nae’Qwan Tomlin | PF – Memphis – HT: 6-10 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Sr – | – | |
| 86 | London Johnson | PG – G League Ignite (Jamaica) – HT: 6-2 1/2 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-6 – A tall, talented PG who is playing his second season with the G League Ignite. | – | |
| 87 | Taran Armstrong | PG – Cairns (NBL) – HT: 6-5 – WT: 185 – WING: NA – Int02 – An elite passer and play-maker who is showing signs of improved scoring and defense. | – | |
| 88 | Spencer Jones | SF – Stanford – HT: 6-7 – WT: 225 – WING: NA – Sr. – A solid, fundamentally sound wing who doesn’t create much with the ball but can space the floor and make the right reads. | – | |
| 89 | Ousmane N’Diaye | PF – Senegal – HT: 6-11 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Int.04 – A raw talent with elite attributes and good upside. Boom or bust. Article | – | |
| 90 | Riley Minix | SF – Morehead State – HT: 6-7 – WT: 230 – WING: NA – Sr. – A big forward with a nice outside shot. Has some limitations but has a NBA skill. | – | |
| 91 | DJ Burns | C – NC State – HT: 6-9 – WT: 275 – WING: NA – Sr – A highly skilled big man with great touch in the lane but lacking mobility. | – | |
| 92 | Eric Gaines | SG – UAB – HT: 6-2 – WT: 160 – WING: NA – Jr – An electric athlete but needs to develop his game and is very thin/light and will struggle to defend. | – | |
| 93 | Quinn Ellis | PG – England – HT: 6-2 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – Int.03 – | – | |
| 94 | Josiah James | SG – Tennessee – HT: 6-6 – WT: 195 – WING: 6-9 – Sr – A big combo guard with an NBA frame. | Mardy Collins | |
| 95 | Mark Armstrong | PG – Villanova – HT: 6-2 – WT: 165 – WING: NA – So – An aggressive and feisty lead guard who makes winning plays. Not the biggest but can play above the rim. Breakout Watch | – | |
| 96 | Jalen Lewis | C – Overtime Elite – HT: 6-9 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – Fr – Highly skilled with the ball in his hands. Doesn’t have great athleticism or quick feet but is silky smooth with the ball. Article | – | |
| 97 | Bryson Warren | PG – G League – HT: 6-3 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – 2004 – | – | |
| 98 | Marcus Domask | SG – Illinois – HT: 6-6 – WT: 215 – WING: NA – Sr – | – | |
| 99 | Jamarion Sharp | C – Ole Miss – HT: 7-5 – WT: 235 – WING: NA – Sr – | – | |
| 100 | Dylan Disu | PF – Texas – HT: 6-9 – WT: 225 – WING: NA – Sr – | – | |
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