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2025 NBA Mock Draft: Duke’s Cooper Flagg goes No. 1 ahead of Rutgers’ Dylan Harper

Duke

• Fr

• 6’9″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st

PPG

19.4

RPG

7.6

APG

4.2

3P%

37.7%

Flagg has flown into frontrunner status for national player of the year and has a top-five offense and defense with him leading the way. He’s an efficient producer whose defensive dynamism makes him as close to a sure thing in this class as there is.

Rutgers

• Fr

• 6’6″

/ 215 lbs

Projected Team

Utah

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

1st

PPG

19.2

RPG

4.5

APG

3.9

3P%

34.5%

The son of former NBA player Ron Harper, Dylan is a two-way star for Rutgers, averaging the sixth-most points among all Big Ten players as an 18-year-old (he turned 19 in early March). He’s a lead guard prospect with creative qualities both as a shot-maker and shot-creator for others.

Rutgers

• Fr

• 6’10”

/ 200 lbs

Projected Team

Charlotte

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

1st

PPG

17.6

RPG

7.2

APG

1.2

3P%

34.6%

The size, scoring and sensational athleticism of Bailey makes him one of the most exciting prospects in this class. He needs to sharpen some of the passing and handling in his game but the ability to get a bucket is incomparable with any in this class.

Illinois

• Fr

• 6’6″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

2nd

PPG

15.2

RPG

5.6

APG

4.8

3P%

33.1%

Jakucionis’ production has tailed off from a hot start to the season — due at least in part to team injuries and attrition — but my evaluation has largely not changed. He’s a big guard who wins with finesse and craftiness.

Baylor

• Fr

• 6’5″

/ 180 lbs

Projected Team

Brooklyn

PROSPECT RNK

5th

POSITION RNK

1st

PPG

15

RPG

5.4

APG

3.3

3P%

35.8%

A steady upward trajectory for Edgecombe this season is among the reasons to be encouraged by his prospect profile. He’s shown himself a more polished passer and playmaker to go with his exceptional athleticism, all while improving as a scorer.

Texas

• Fr

• 6’6″

/ 190 lbs

Projected Team

Toronto

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

3rd

PPG

20.2

RPG

3.2

APG

2.8

3P%

39.5%

The arrow is pointing directly up for Johnson after 39, 32 and 29-point outings for Texas in the last month. He’s a bucket-getter approaching the same territory as Ace Bailey, and while he’s a prolific scorer, he has shown other flashes as an offensive weapon, adding to his already-deep bag.

Oklahoma

• Fr

• 6’4″

/ 182 lbs

PPG

16.3

RPG

4.1

APG

4.2

3P%

26.5%

A recent 31-point offensive explosion vs. No. 15 Missouri served as a perfect example of the upside and promise of Fears. His game is not without warts — he’s shooting 27.5% from 3-point range — but his burst and advanced ball-handling are foundations for what could be a star in the making.

Michigan State

• Fr

• 6’3″

/ 185 lbs

Projected Team

San Antonio

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

3rd

PPG

11.6

RPG

3.1

APG

1.9

3P%

38.8%

Since earning a spot in the starting lineup last month, Richardson has led Michigan State to a fast finish while averaging 16 points per game and shooting 38% from 3-point range. He’s a complete player contributing for one of the best defensive teams in college basketball while providing a scoring boost as an outside weapon and inside finisher to boot.

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

4th

PPG

10.8

RPG

3.7

APG

5.6

3P%

28.3%

BYU has closed its regular season on a heater thanks in part to Demin’s consistent late-season production. There’s great NBA appeal here with his big frame and playmaking if he can improve his shooting.


Nolan Traore


PG

France

• 6’4″

/ 175 lbs

Projected Team

Portland

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

2nd

PPG

11.0

RPG

1.8

APG

5.2

3P%

26.5%

Traore hasn’t lived up to billing as a potential top-five prospect in this class but I’m still bullish on the talent. He plays a confident style with the ball in his hands and has enough playmaking to help in part offset some of his struggles with turnovers and shooting.

Connecticut

• Fr

• 6’7″

/ 210 lbs

Projected Team

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

4th

PPG

14.7

RPG

6.2

APG

2.5

3P%

34.7%

UConn lost its identity — and apparently its best player — when McNeeley went down with a high ankle injury earlier this year. He’s returned an even more dynamic weapon, serving in various roles as a creator, scorer and winner. Tough prospect who plays with an edge.

Georgia

• Fr

• 6’11”

/ 220 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

12th

POSITION RNK

2nd

PPG

15.1

RPG

6.6

BPG

1.0

3P%

29.1%

I’ve been impressed by Newell’s ability to play with physicality in the SEC this season — something that was at one point seen as a weak point for him. I think his game seamlessly transfers to the NBA as a rim-running lob threat who can step out and space the floor.

Duke

• Fr

• 6’7″

/ 217 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

13th

POSITION RNK

5th

PPG

13.7

RPG

3.8

APG

2.5

3P%

39.9%

Playing in the large shadow cast by teammate Cooper Flagg, Knueppel has been a consistent force for a top-two Duke team all season. He can do it all as a guard on offense, plays great team defense, and is especially dynamic as a shooter; Synergy Sports data rates him in the 88th percentile as a jump shooter and in the 82nd percentile on catch and shoots.

South Carolina

• Soph

• 6’8″

/ 245 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

20th

POSITION RNK

4th

PPG

16.7

RPG

8.1

APG

2.4

3P%

25%

The old-school style of Murray-Boyles’ game has been a smashing success in the SEC, where at South Carolina he has developed into one of the sport’s most dynamic two-way players. He plays bigger than his listed size and wins with physicality on both ends of the floor.

Duke

• Fr

• 7’2″

/ 250 lbs

Projected Team

Orlando

PROSPECT RNK

16th

POSITION RNK

2nd

PPG

8

RPG

6.6

APG

0.5

3P%

15.4%

My colleague Gary Parrish moved Maluach to No. 6 in his latest mock in early February, an example of the steam he’s gained in recent months that is nearing consensus in draft circles. I’m not quite as high but the appeal is obvious: he’s 7-foot-2 with a 7-5 wingspan and a reported 9-8 standing reach to go with rare movement skills for his size.

Maryland

• Fr

• 6’10”

/ 246 lbs

Projected Team

San Antonio

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

3rd

PPG

15.7

RPG

9.2

APG

2

3P%

8.3%

Queen is a more throwback big whose game is predicated on physicality and passing finesse unlike Newell or Maluach — two more defensive-centric, above-the-rim talents. He sees the game at a high level and is a menace on the boards.

Michigan

• Jr

• 7’0″

/ 250 lbs

PPG

12.9

RPG

9.7

APG

3.7

3P%

34.4%

Wolf is a third-year college player but just 20 years old experiencing a breakout with Michigan this season. He’s a 7-footer with guard skills — handles, probing ability, the works — who is hitting a career-best 35% from 3-point range to boot.


Ben Saraf


SG

Israel

• 6’5″

/ 200 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

18th

POSITION RNK

5th

PPG

12.4

RPG

2.8

APG

4.4

3P%

27.1%

Saraf is an Israeli guard who has acquitted himself well overseas as a scorer and playmaker at just 18 years old. He has good positional size and plays with craft to make up for his lack of burst.

Texas Tech

• Soph

• 6’9″

/ 225 lbs

Projected Team

Utah

PROSPECT RNK

15th

POSITION RNK

3rd

PPG

18.1

RPG

9.3

APG

1.1

3P%

31.1%

Toppin has emerged as one of the best players in the Big 12 this season after transferring to Texas Tech from New Mexico. He’s a power forward who thrives on the glass as a second-chance creator and contributes to winning with his energy and efficiency.


Noa Essengue


PF

France

• 6’10”

/ 200 lbs

Projected Team

Brooklyn

PROSPECT RNK

21st

POSITION RNK

5th

PPG

12.4

RPG

5.3

APG

1.1

3P%

29.4%

Essengue has continued to impress overseas playing alongside the aforementioned Saraf in Germany. He’s a big wing who is very young and already producing at a very high level professionally.

Colorado State

• Sr

• 6’6″

/ 200 lbs

Projected Team

Indiana

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

6th

PPG

18.4

RPG

9.7

APG

4.4

3P%

39.3%

Clifford remains on the short list of guys I rank higher than most. He’s a fifth-year player with a plug-and-play skill set as a shooter and defender.


Hugo Gonzalez


SF

Spain

• 6’6″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

22nd

POSITION RNK

7th

PPG

5.1

RPG

2.4

APG

0.9

3P%

28.1%

On a deep Real Madrid team, Gonzalez remains something of a mystery box prospect given his sporadic playing time. The idea of him as a prospect centers around his scoring ability as a big wing.

Saint Joseph’s

• Jr

• 6’9″

/ 240 lbs

Projected Team

Brooklyn

PROSPECT RNK

26th

POSITION RNK

6th

PPG

15.5

RPG

8.6

APG

1.4

3P%

41.8%

Fleming’s rise into first-round territory can’t be ignored. He’s having a breakout junior season with Saint Joseph’s, hitting 43.2% from 3-point range and rating out in the 97th percentile on jumpers, per Synergy. Big wing with a great frame and translatable game.

North Carolina

• Fr

• 6’6″

/ 195 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

23rd

POSITION RNK

6th

PPG

7.5

RPG

3.3

APG

1.1

3P%

39%

The breakout for Powell may not happen this season but the flashes of promise as a future NBA role player have been enough to keep him in the first round for me. He can make open shots and has the defensive tools to be a star on that end.


Dink Pate


SG

G League Ignite

• 6’8″

/ 210 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

24th

POSITION RNK

7th

PPG

9.7

RPG

4.9

APG

1.9

3P%

26.6%

Pate has largely fallen off the lottery radar this season playing in Mexico but he remains a first-round prospect in my ranks because of his size and shot creation. I like the way he can get downhill and he has a creative streak that I think will work as a passing two-guard at the NBA level.

Arkansas

• Fr

• 6’2″

/ 175 lbs

Projected Team

Brooklyn

PROSPECT RNK

25th

POSITION RNK

3rd

PPG

15.1

RPG

3.4

APG

5.7

3P%

36.5%

Fland looks like one of the biggest losers of an injury earlier this season after initially being projected as a potential top-10 talent. He has great burst and shot it well from 3-point range, but injury concerns coupled with his more slender frame may be a point of concern for NBA teams.

Connecticut

• Jr

• 6’8″

/ 225 lbs

Projected Team

Orlando

PROSPECT RNK

28th

POSITION RNK

9th

PPG

14.5

RPG

5.2

APG

2.8

3P%

35.3%

Karaban’s season hasn’t played out the way many expected — he’s tailed off as a shooter, struggled with turnovers and at times lacked confidence. I can’t help but wonder if his shoulder is giving him problems. Still, he’s a very good player who has size and shooting and has been integral to two title teams the last two years.

Arkansas

• Jr

• 6’8″

/ 220 lbs

Projected Team

Boston

PROSPECT RNK

27th

POSITION RNK

8th

PPG

15.6

RPG

6

APG

2

3P%

26.2%

Once just a fringe starter at Kentucky, Thiero has been “the guy” for Arkansas this season enjoying a true breakout. He’s always been a bulldog defender but has grown into a bigger role as a scorer and managed to add to his defense as a true playmaker on that end.

Marquette

• Sr

• 6’5″

/ 205 lbs

PPG

18.9

RPG

4.5

APG

6.1

3P%

30.6%

Thriving in a new role this season at Marquette as an on-ball scorer and creator has unlocked some new NBA possibilities for Jones. He’s always been a prolific scorer and now realized potential as a passer.

Duke

• Fr

• 6’6″

/ 175 lbs

Projected Team

Phoenix

PROSPECT RNK

40th

POSITION RNK

10th

PPG

7.7

RPG

1.2

APG

0.5

3P%

44.4%

He’s the sixth-leading scorer on Duke, but Evans looks the part of a future star at times with his ability to provide instant offense and knock down shots. The former five-star is precisely the developmental bet I’d want to take if picking in the late 20s.



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