The first round of the 2025 NBA draft played out on Wednesday. Although there were some surprises, most of the players projected to be selected in the first round were selected on Wednesday night. The draft will continue on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. There are still some good players available, so here is a look at a few of them.
The 3 Best Remaining Players in the 2025 NBA Draft Heading into Day 2
#1 Maxime Raynaud
According to ESPN, Stanford center Maxime Raynaud is the best player left on the board after the first round. He did not commit to basketball full-time until he was a senior in high school. However, he has blossomed and looks like he could be an effective big man in the NBA.
The most significant thing that held him back from being a first-round pick is his defensive game. Scouts are concerned that he lacks physicality and explosiveness.
Maxime Raynaud is another prospect with a lot of buzz heading into tomorrow’s second round.
The 7-foot stretch big has plenty of fans in NBA front offices as some scouts have thrown out fellow Stanford alum Brook Lopez as a potential ceiling outcome.pic.twitter.com/z9fYql68lF
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 26, 2025
#2 Rasheer Fleming
One of the biggest surprises on Day One of the NBA draft was Saint Joseph forward Rasheer Fleming not getting drafted. The Hawks’ star has some impressive highlight reels and has developed into an efficient outside scorer throughout his three-year college career. Part of what makes him an appealing NBA prospect is his massive 7-foot-5 wingspan. This should make him a strong defensive option at the next level.
However, there are concerns from some scouts that he does not have a good feel for the game. As a result, there are questions about whether he can adapt to the higher pace of the NBA.
My favourite trade up candidate for Detroit: Rasheer Fleming.
6’9 forward with a 7’5 wingspan. Potential to be a true 3&D forward. Put up 15 and 8 on 53% FG / 39% 3P as a junior.
Also added 1.4 steals and 1.5 blocks. pic.twitter.com/J5npc5024k
— Pistons Jack (@pistons_jack) June 25, 2025
#3 Noah Penda
French prospect Noah Penda is another one of the best players remaining in the NBA draft. He is a strong wing who should bring defensive versatility to an NBA team. While he is not a dynamic scorer at this stage of his career, he can help in nearly every other aspect of the game.
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