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2025 NBA Draft Coverage: Top Prospects & Key Storylines

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cbb/players/maxime-raynaud/8989">Maxime Raynaud</a> may be one of the best stretch bigs in the NBA Draft class after draining 67 threes at Stanford this past season. In addition to his ability to stretch the floor, the seven-foot-one forward showcased his ability to crash the boards at a high level during his final season with the Cardinals. Raynaud is a raw talent in some areas, but what he excels at makes him worth the risk for many teams picking in the back half of Round 1.

1) F/C Maxime Raynaud, Stanford 

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cbb/players/rasheer-fleming/15763">Rasheer Fleming</a> is one of the few prospects to be projected to be a first-round pick after playing for a smaller program during his collegiate journey. However, his play at Saint Joseph’s makes it hard to ignore just how talented he truly is. If Fleming played at a top program, there would likely be debate about whether he should be a lottery pick. Expect him to carry that chip on his shoulder into the league, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see him prove many people wrong.

2) F Rasheer Fleming, Saint Joseph’s

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Noah Penda is one name many feel could be a true bargain pick in the late first round. The forward can play multiple positions offensively, and on defense, due to his size and athleticism, he can guard nearly any position on the floor. Obviously, there are holes in his game that need adjustment, but the potential makes taking on his development worth the risk.

3) F Noah Penda, Le Mans France 

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cbb/players/ryan-kalkbrenner/9990">Ryan Kalkbrenner</a> is among the more experienced big men in this draft class. The seven-footer spent the last four seasons developing at Creighton, and not only has he improved as a polished finisher around the rim, but his jumper has allowed him to showcase his ability to stretch the floor. Kalkbrenner may not be a premier talent in this class, but he’s the type of player who can have a lengthy career built around promising minutes in the right situation as a role player or even a starter.

4) C Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cbb/players/adou-thiero/5696">Adou Thiero</a> committed to Kentucky as a highly ranked prospect out of high school. In his two seasons with the Wildcats, the forward struggled to show much of the potential he flashed during his recruiting process. However, after following John Calipari to Arkansas, Thiero finally got a chance to put it all together. The Razorbacks entered the offseason hoping they’d be lucky enough to get the wing back in Arkansas next season, but after hopeful reviews from teams at the NBA Combine, Thiero opted to remain in the draft. Now, his skillset looks to have him as a fringe first-rounder or potential high pick in Thursday’s second round.

5) F Adou Thiero, Arkansas

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cbb/players/jamir-watkins/14038">Jamir Watkins</a> is another prospect who entered the transfer portal and the NBA Draft simultaneously. The Florida State standout remains in the draft after showing out at the NBA Combine. With his scoring ability and size, he has the tools to allow for him to make the jump with a fairly easy transition, especially following his extended college career.

6) F Jamir Watkins, Florida State

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cbb/players/chaz-lanier/4559">Chaz Lanier</a> showed out in his lone year with the Volunteers. The guard was one of the most significant additions in the transfer portal last offseason, and he immediately showed why at Tennessee, proving his ability to put the ball through the hoop at an elite level. Lanier has the size to find a role fairly quickly, and if he can continue his efficiency as a scorer wherever he lands, he could find himself making an immediate impact.

7) G Chaz Lanier, Tennessee

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Alex Toohey nearly entered the NBA Draft last offseason but opted to spend one more year developing overseas before making the leap. The six-foot-eight forward is a well-rounded player but isn’t elite at anything. Still, between his size and versatility, the potential of what he could become will be intriguing late on Wednesday or early Thursday.

8) F Alex Toohey, Sydney Australia

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Bogoljub Markovic may be one of the most intriguing prospects in the back half of this draft class. The versatile forward is very fluent and his ability to serve as both a crafty scorer and polished passer out of the front court make him a fun addition to nearly any team with the room to develop a player who possesses a high ceiling but a very low floor if he can’t fill out his frame to match the physicality in the NBA.

9) F Bogoljub Markovic, Mega Superbet Adriatic

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cbb/players/johni-broome/4663">Johni Broome</a> was one of the best players in the nation last season in Bruce Pearl’s system at Auburn. The big man continues the trend of college dominance, not exactly translating to the next level. Broome has the talent to be a solid role player for a team’s frontcourt, but any team drafting him shouldn’t expect a star player.

10) C Johni Broome, Auburn

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cbb/players/tyrese-proctor/15842">Tyrese Proctor</a> committed to Duke as one of the top recruits in his respective recruiting class out of Australia. The oversized guard hasn’t exactly lived up to the hype with the Blue Devils struggling with efficiency offensively and at times dealing with defensive lapses that have impacted his play. However, the talent is there, and he showed throughout this past season why Duke was relieved to have him back for another season this year. Proctor will need time to develop, but it wouldn’t be a shock to see him pan out within the next few years in the right system.

11) G Tyrese Proctor, Duke

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cbb/players/eric-dixon/7319">Eric Dixon</a> spent the last five seasons developing at Villanova, and within the previous two years, his strides as a scorer and defender opened eyes. The wing was impressive with his efficient shooting splits this past season, but his lack of playmaking is an area of concern, especially if he hopes to contribute at the next level. Between his size and offensive scoring output, he’s an intriguing prospect in the second, but there are plenty of flaws in his game that could hinder how soon it takes for him to make an impact.

12) F Eric Dixon, Villanova 

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Rocco Zikarsky doesn’t have much production that will wow scouts in terms of his career stats before entering the NBA Draft. However, the towering center’s size and skillset are what turned heads at the NBA Combine. Zikarsky is the type of talent a team should target if they’re looking for a big man to catch lobs, clean up the glass, and defend the middle of the paint. Understanding his role and thriving within his strengths will get him to the next level.

13) C Rocco Zikarsky, Brisbane Australia

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cbb/players/koby-brea/8721">Koby Brea</a> may be one of, if not the best, shooters in this draft class. The sharpshooter began his career at Dayton before transferring to Kentucky for his final collegiate season. As a career 43.4% shooter from beyond the arc, Brea’s ability to catch-and-shoot, while also finding his spot on the floor to get his shot off quickly, will have plenty of teams targeting him on Day 2. During the Wildcats’ run in the NCAA Tournament, Brea showed even more offensive upside in an expanded role.

14) G/F Koby Brea, Kentucky

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cbb/players/kam-jones/4460">Kam Jones</a> is one of the most crafty scorers in this entire draft. The Marquette standout has shown his ability to play both off the ball and as a primary playmaker during his tenure with the Golden Eagles. That versatility will have the attention of many teams looking for backcourt help. Jones is an impressive finisher around the rim for his size, and he’s an efficient shooter. There’s plenty to like about Jones' game, and it won’t be a shock to see him selected before pick No. 45. 
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15) G Kam Jones, Marquette 

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