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2025 NBA Draft: Where did the Top 15 Undrafted College Stars Land?

John Canady

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15) Sean Pedulla, Ole Miss
The Portland Trail Blazers have put together an underrated undrafted free agency class to pair alongside their strong draft. After already adding the top UDFA in Caleb Love, the Blazers managed to sign Sean Pedulla, who stood out with Ole Miss this past season.

Team: Portland Trail Blazers
1) F Eric Dixon, Villanova
Eric Dixon led the nation in scoring this past season, averaging 23.3 points per game, while shooting 45.1% from field goal range and 40.7% from beyond the arc. The Villanova product spent five seasons with the Wildcats, where plenty of strides were shown in his offensive game as a scorer. However, other weaknesses led to him sliding out of the second round completely before finding a spot with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-way deal.

Team: Los Angeles Lakers

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2) G Caleb Love, Arizona
Caleb Love was once one of the premier prospects in the nation after committing to North Carolina. After his tenure with the Tar Heels came to an end, the guard transferred to Arizona and quickly rejuvenated his career with the Wildcats, putting together multiple big scoring performances. Despite his success, the guard went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft before finding a home with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Team: Portland Trail Blazers

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3) G Ryan Nembhard, Gonzaga
Ryan Nembhard is the brother of Indiana Pacers standout Andrew Nembhard. Like his brother, the younger Nembhard put together a very solid career at Gonzaga, showcasing his ability as a ball handler out of the backcourt. Still, he didn't do enough to hear his name called on draft night. However, he'll get his chance with the Dallas Mavericks.

Team: Dallas Mavericks
4) F Hunter Sallis, Wake Forest
Hunter Sallis spent the first two seasons of his career at Gonzaga before transferring to Wake Forest. In two years with the Demon Deacons, the guard showed plenty of promise as a scoring threat, even with his struggles from beyond the arc this season. After not being drafted, the six-foot-five playmaker heads to the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-way deal.

Team: Philadelphia 76ers
5) G RJ Luis Jr., St. John’s
RJ Luis Jr. was the driving force behind the success at St. John's this past season. The oversized guard entered the transfer portal following a rough final game to cap off his collegiate career. However, Luis opted to keep his name in the draft, which proved not to be beneficial, at least in terms of hearing his name called. Regardless, he'll have a chance to make a name for himself in Utah on a two-way contract.

Team: Utah Jazz
6) C Vladislav Goldin, Michigan
Vladislav Goldin was one of the best big men in the draft to slip out of the first two rounds. Although the Michigan product isn't a premier talent, he possesses many skills that teams value enough to take a swing on him being at least a quality reserve in the NBA. The Miami Heat obviously felt the same way, quickly snagging the former Wolverine.

Team: Miami Heat
7) G Mark Sears, Alabama
Mark Sears developed into one of the best scorers in the entire nation during his career at Alabama. Despite that, as an undersized guard, Sears' defensive weaknesses outweighed his ability with the ball in his hands, which led to him sliding out of the draft. Sears was one of the first undrafted free agents to sign with a team when the draft concluded, as he now heads to Milwaukee.

Team: Milwaukee Bucks
8) G Chucky Hepburn, Louisville
Chucky Hepburn spent three seasons at Wisconsin before transferring to Louisville for his final collegiate year. In his lone season with the Cardinals, the guard put together a career year, showing off offensive potential he hadn't had the opportunity to with the Badgers. Now, he lands with the Toronto Raptors.

Team: Toronto Raptors
9) C Hunter Dickinson, Kansas
Hunter Dickinson's extensive college career comes to an end after three strong seasons at Michigan and two solid years at Kansas. The seven-foot-two big man entered the draft after running out of eligibility and now lands with the New Orleans Pelicans after sliding out of the draft.

Team: New Orleans Pelicans
10) G Brice Williams, Nebraska
Brice Williams was a core piece for Nebraska over the last two seasons after transferring from Charlotte. After breaking out this past season, averaging 20.4 points, the six-foot-seven guard really put his name on the map. However, his strong year still wasn't enough to hear his name called on draft night. Nonetheless, he gets his NBA opportunity with the Detroit Pistons.

Team: Detroit Pistons
11) G RJ Davis, North Carolina
RJ Davis has been a star for North Carolina over the last four years. The Tar Heels guard went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, but it didn't take long for him to find a team when the draft concluded. Davis lands in Los Angeles, where he'll suit up for the Lakers with a chance to showcase why he should've been selected.

Team: Los Angeles Lakers
12) G L.J. Cryer, Houston
L.J. Cryer proved to be a pivotal piece for the Houston Cougars this past season in their run to the National Championship. The guard offers grit and hustle that will help him find a role in the NBA at some point. Although his journey may be a little longer than that of players who hear their name called on draft night, Cryer gets his chance with Golden State.

Team: Golden State Warriors
13) F Tamar Bates, Missouri
Tamar Bates began his college career at Indiana before transferring to Missouri. The guard made a quick impact with the Tigers, making a name for himself by doing the dirty work and standing out on defense. Bates will have to rely on that to make a roster at the next level, but he gets his chance to do exactly that with the Denver Nuggets.

Team: Denver Nuggets
14) G Steven Ashworth, Creighton
Steven Ashworth went undrafted in the NBA Draft after a breakout season with the Bluejays, averaging 16.4 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.1 rebounds. Now, the crafty point guard gets a chance to suit up for the Indiana Pacers in the Summer League and prove the 29 other teams made a mistake.

Team: Indiana Pacers
15) Sean Pedulla, Ole Miss
The Portland Trail Blazers have put together an underrated undrafted free agency class to pair alongside their strong draft. After already adding the top UDFA in Caleb Love, the Blazers managed to sign Sean Pedulla, who stood out with Ole Miss this past season.

Team: Portland Trail Blazers
1) F Eric Dixon, Villanova
Eric Dixon led the nation in scoring this past season, averaging 23.3 points per game, while shooting 45.1% from field goal range and 40.7% from beyond the arc. The Villanova product spent five seasons with the Wildcats, where plenty of strides were shown in his offensive game as a scorer. However, other weaknesses led to him sliding out of the second round completely before finding a spot with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-way deal.

Team: Los Angeles Lakers

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