Rasheer Fleming, a standout for St. Joe’s and one of the best players in this year’s NBA Draft class, has now officially entered his name into the draft. He also happens to be one of the famed agents of Rich Paul’s rising clients. Let’s take a deeper look at the prospect.
Rasheer Fleming Declares For NBA Draft
According to insider Jonathan Givony, St. Joe’s forward Rasheer Fleming is entering the NBA Draft.
NEWS: St. Joe’s junior Rasheer Fleming, a projected first-round pick, will enter the 2025 NBA draft, agents Rich Paul and Lucas Newton told ESPN.
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The Camden, New Jersey, native and All-Atlantic 10 performer will have plenty of teams interested in him this summer. Standing at 6’9″ and weighing 240 pounds, Fleming is a versatile piece on both ends of the court.
After starting his college career as a role player for St. Joe’s, he showed his true skill set each of the last two years. He averaged 10.7 points per game, 7.4 rebounds per game, and 1.5 blocks per game during the 2023-2024 season.
This past season, he followed those numbers up with a scoring average of 14.7 points per game, a rebounding average of 8.5 rebounds per game, and 1.4 steals per game to go with his 1.5 blocks per game.
Potential NBA Draft Landing Spots for Rasheer Fleming
Players with Fleming’s build and who can produce like him on both ends of the court do not come around very often.
This makes it fair to say that if there are teams out there that are just looking for the best available player, Fleming could be that guy.
Teams picking at the top of the draft, such as the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Brooklyn Nets, should all keep their eyes open for Fleming.
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He has the chance to change the fortunes of any franchise in the long run because of his two-way talent.
In today’s NBA, the league is focused on moving the basketball on the offensive end and defending the three-point shot on the defensive end.
Fleming can run the floor, provide size, and work well if the organization he is drafted to preaches the idea of team basketball.
As the draft gets closer and closer, it will be fascinating to see which teams poke their heads out from behind the curtain and reveal their interest in Fleming.
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