With tip-off tomorrow night (Wednesday) in Brooklyn, the 2025 NBA Draft promises to be a defining moment for future franchise stars. At the center of the attention is Duke phenom Cooper Flagg, the consensus No. 1 pick, but other storylines remain in conversation as well.
With the talk of trade and a fresh wave of young talent ready to make their mark, tomorrow night’s draft is set to be an exciting look into the next era of the NBA. Here’s College Sports Network’s projections for tomorrow’s big night in basketball.
2025 NBA Mock Draft
First Round
1. Dallas Mavericks
Cooper Flagg, SF/PF
This pick seems all but set in stone. Cooper Flagg has been projected to be the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft since mock drafts started being created last year. His phenomenal freshman campaign at Duke only added to the confidence that the Mavericks will select Flagg as the first pick. Flagg was recently in Dallas to meet with the Mavericks, tour the team facilities, and participate in a workout. The 18-year-old forward can expect to hear his name called by the Mavericks.
2. San Antonio Spurs
Dylan Harper PG/SG
This is another pick that has instilled confidence in almost all major media outlets. Teams have shared that San Antonio has shown no interest in trade conversations, suggesting that the team is confident in who it wants to select No. 2 overall. The Spurs are aiming to build their roster around Victor Wembanyama and consider Dylan Harper essential to their development.
3. Philadelphia 76ers
VJ Edgecombe, SG
This is a pick that comes with less certainty. There was a period when it seemed that the 76ers would select Harper’s Rutgers teammate Ace Bailey in the No. 3 spot, but Bailey rejected the team’s invitation for a workout. This leaves Philadelphia with a decision to make, with several promising prospects remaining. However, VJ Edgecombe seems to be the best fit for Philadelphia. He has apparently made a good impression in interviews and meetings and would fit in nicely with the team’s backcourt.
4. Charlotte Hornets
Kon Knueppel, SG/SF
Charlotte is also in a difficult position. Bailey rejected a workout invitation from the Hornets, as did Jeremiah Fears. If Charlotte wants a player who is eager to play for the organization, the team will likely go with the best available option. That leaves them with either Kon Knueppel or Tre Johnson. A trade down is also a possibility for the Hornets, but assuming they keep the No. 4 pick, their best bet is Knueppel. He would fit in nicely alongside franchise star LaMelo Ball and is an impressive playmaker.
5. Utah Jazz
Tre Johnson, SG
The Jazz would be wise to stick with the No. 5 pick instead of trading. The team needs star power to support the new President of Basketball Operations, Austin Ainge. The two promising picks for Utah are Tre Johnson and Jeremiah Fears. Fears’ skill set is similar to Keyonte George, and Isaiah Collier can be developed to have the same effect that Fears would. Johnson is an efficient scorer who could serve this Utah squad well.
6. Washington Wizards
Ace Bailey, SG/SF
Ace Bailey stunned in his freshman season at Rutgers, but is the only U.S. prospect who has yet to visit an NBA team facility, which has impacted his draft stock. The wing declined workout invitations from Philadelphia, Charlotte, and Utah, but his camp says they “feel confident going into the draft process.”
This suggests that Bailey has been in talks with a team that has promised to select him and has a long-term plan for his development, which the young star finds appealing. This is likely a team with a pick in the 6-8 range, as it seems unlikely that Bailey would be selected later than this while being the No. 3 prospect on ESPN’s NBA Draft Big Board. Bailey would be a good addition to Washington’s young core.
7. New Orleans Pelicans
Jeremiah Fears, PG
While Jeremiah Fears may not be the right fit for the Jazz, he has the makings of a future franchise star, and the Pelicans would be wise to select him with their No. 7 overall pick. He’s an elite shotmaker who combines size and speed. The Oklahoma guard’s pick-and-roll creation would be of use to Zion Williamson, and New Orleans has shown interest in Fears by meeting with him at the NBA combine.
8. Brooklyn Nets
Khaman Maluach, C
Khaman Maluach is a true center, something that many teams need. He has mobility that many bigs lack and was an essential depth piece on Duke this season. Maluach has a high ceiling at the professional level and is apparently being looked at by both the Pelicans and Nets.
9. Toronto Raptors
Kasparas Jakucionis, PG
Teams and media outlets alike have struggled to determine possible landing spots for Kasparas Jakucionis due to the possibility of trades and the lack of backcourt needs. The Illinois freshman has been projected to go as early as No. 8 or as low as No. 14, but Toronto could make good use of his skills.
The Raptors have been in discussions in a variety of directions, suggesting they aren’t sure who they want to draft or what they’re in search of. Jackucionis offers size and playmaking, as well as a will-do attitude. Toronto lacks a player with his combination of skills.
10. Phoenix Suns
Derik Queen, C
The Suns secured the No. 10 pick as part of the Kevin Durant trade on Sunday. It’s unclear whether the team is in search of something specific, but Phoenix needs bigs, and Derik Queen is the best available. He’s a physical, athletic center who has the potential to develop into a franchise star. His workouts have resulted in mixed feedback, but given what Queen offers and what the Suns need to build for the future, this could be a good fit.
11. Portland Trail Blazers
Carter Bryant, SF/PF
Carter Bryant is a strong, quick forward who had a positive predraft process, generating interest from several teams with late lottery picks. The Trail Blazers will likely look for the best available talent with this pick.
12. Chicago Bulls
Noa Essengue, PF
Noa Essengue will require some development, but is a sizable forward with shot-finishing skills and defensive depth. His youth and high ceiling could be of use to Chicago.
13. Atlanta Hawks
Collin Murray-Boyles, PF/C
Collin Murray-Boyles is undersized for his position but rates well in draft models. He’s a team player who is athletic and tough. The South Carolina star is a solid playmaker with defensive depth and could fit in nicely in Atlanta.
14. San Antonio Spurs
Egor Demin, PG/SG
Egor Demin has worked out for most teams with picks within the top 20. He’s a sizable guard with impressive playmaking abilities but struggles with his shooting.
15. Oklahoma City Thunder
Joan Beringer, C
Joan Beringer has gained attention for his size. He stands at 6’11” and has grown an inch and a half in the last year. He ranks as the draft’s best shot blocker and could be a good addition to the reigning championship team.
16. Memphis Grizzlies
Cedric Coward, SF
Cedric Coward’s draft stock is on the rise. He’s a sizable forward with impressive three-point shooting. He worked out for Memphis on Monday.
17. Minnesota Timberwolves
Thomas Sorber, C
Thomas Sorber has risen in mock drafts throughout the predraft process and has the center skills that many teams are seeking. The Timberwolves could benefit from adding a center to their frontcourt.
18. Washington Wizards
Liam McNeeley, SG/SF
Liam McNeeley has generated interest from several teams with picks in the second half of the first round, but Washington could offer him the best opportunity to hit the court. The Wizards have highlighted their commitment to giving rookies playing time.
19. Brooklyn Nets
Danny Wolf, PF
Brooklyn has expressed interest in Danny Wolf, who is an excellent rebounder and impressive playmaker and stands at 6’10.5”.
20. Miami Heat
Asa Newell, PF/C
Asa Newell is a physical big with a high ceiling who is coming off a highly productive freshman campaign at Georgia. He could provide frontcourt depth that the Heat could benefit from.
21. Utah Jazz
Nique Clifford, SG
Nique Clifford offers versatility and has received positive feedback for his workouts, but his draft stock ranges. His vast skill set could aid Utah.
22. Atlanta Hawks
Hugo Gonzalez, SG/SF
Hugo Gonzalez has found some success this season with Real Madrid and stands out due to his physicality and high basketball IQ.
23. New Orleans Pelicans
Jase Richardson, PG/SG
Jase Richardson’s draft range spans from No. 16 to the mid-20s. The Pelicans acquired this pick from Indiana last week and could make use of Richardson’s scoring efficiency and defensive edge.
24. Oklahoma City Thunder
Will Riley, SG/SF
Will Riley is an offensive force with good size and promising potential. Front office personnel are fond of him.
25. Orlando Magic
Walter Clayton Jr., PG
Walter Clayton Jr. is coming off a championship season at Florida and has further impressed in workouts. He’s an impressive shot creator and a likely first-round pick.
26. Brooklyn Nets
Nolan Traore, PG
Nolan Traore’s draft stock has dropped due to his inconsistency, but he offers backcourt depth that could be beneficial to Brooklyn.
27. Brooklyn Nets
Rasheer Fleming, PF
Rasheer Fleming has good length and has developed his three-point shooting nicely. The 20-year-old has professional potential and could be a solid pick for the Nets.
28. Boston Celtics
Maxime Raynaud, PF/C
Maxine Raynaud is coming off a strong senior season at Stanford and is believed to have untapped potential. He had a solid showing at the NBA Combine and could offer Boston a depth piece.
29. Phoenix Suns
Ryan Kalkbrenner, C
Ryan Kalkbrenner is a defensive star, having won Big East Defensive Player of the Year in each of his college seasons. He’s a dominant shot blocker who could help transform the Suns’ defense.
30. LA Clippers
Ben Saraf, PG/SG
Ben Saraf has good size and playmaking ability. There are concerns about his shooting, and he will require development, but Saraf could find himself as a first-round pick.
Second Round
31. Minnesota Timberwolves
Noah Penda, SF/PF
32. Boston Celtics
Drake Powell, SG/SF
33. Charlotte Hornets
Chaz Lanier, SG
34. Charlotte Hornets
Adou Thiero, PF
35. Philadelphia 76ers
Yang Hansen, C
36. Brooklyn Nets
Tyrese Proctor, PG
37. Detroit Pistons
Yanic Konan Niederhauser, C
38. San Antonio Spurs
Jamir Watkins, SG/SF
39. Toronto Raptors
Rocco Zikarsky, C
40. New Orleans Pelicans
Bogoljub Markovic, PF/C
41. Golden State Warriors
John Tonje, SF
42. Sacramento Kings
Kobe Brea, SG/SF
43. Utah Jazz
Johni Broome, C
44. Oklahoma City Thunder
Sion James, SF
45. Chicago Bulls
Micah Peavy, SG/SF
46. Orlando Magic
Kam Jones, PG/SG
47. Milwaukee Bucks
Alex Toohey, SF/PF
48. Memphis Grizzlies
Javon Small, PG
49. Cleveland Cavaliers
Lachlan Olbrich, PF/C
50. New York Knicks
Eric Dixon, PF
51. LA Clippers
Vladislav Goldin, C
52. Phoenix Suns
Alijah Martin, SG
53. Utah Jazz
Amari Williams, C
54. Indiana Pacers
Hunter Sallis, SG
55. Los Angeles Lakers
Viktor Lakhin, C
56. Memphis Grizzlies
Dink Pate, SG/SF
57. Orlando Magic
Saliou Niang, SG/SF
58. Cleveland Cavaliers
Ryan Nembhard, PG
59. Houston Rockets
Kobe Sanders, SG/SF
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