By Jonathan Givony, Jeremy Woo | ESPN, 2025-04-08 19:00:00
由生成式人工智能翻译，译文内容可能不准确或不完整，以原文为准。
随着男子大学篮球锦标赛周一晚间佛罗里达短吻鳄队夺冠，以及NBA常规赛进入最后一周，NBA选秀很快将成为关注未来的新秀和球队的焦点。
NCAA锦标赛为佛罗里达大学的沃尔特·克莱顿二世(Walter Clayton Jr.)、杜克大学的孔·克内佩尔(Kon Knueppel)、马里兰大学的德里克·奎恩(Derik Queen)和科罗拉多州立大学的尼克·克利福德(Nique Clifford)等球员提供了一个绝佳的平台，让他们在NBA高管面前展示自己的才华。
在国际舞台上，琼·贝林格(Joan Beringer)（塞德维塔/斯洛文尼亚）和诺阿·埃森格(Noa Essengue)（乌尔姆拉蒂奥法姆/德国）也给球探留下了深刻的印象，巩固了他们在天赋评估者中前20名的地位。
ESPN选秀专家乔纳森·吉沃尼(Jonathan Givony)和杰里米·伍(Jeremy Woo)依靠他们自己的球探报告和来自联盟高管的独家情报来告知和指导他们最新的模拟选秀，将新秀分配到各个球队。首轮和次轮的顺序由ESPN的BPI预测生成，该预测会预测所有30支NBA球队在本赛季剩余时间内的表现。
注意：截至4月7日更新的选秀顺位反映了通过交易欠下的和拥有的选秀权。真实命中率（TS%）是一种公式，它将投篮命中率、罚球命中率和三分球命中率融合到一个综合数字中。
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首轮
1. 犹他爵士
库珀·弗拉格(Cooper Flagg)，小前锋/大前锋，杜克大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 60.0%
弗拉格出色的大学新生赛季以令人惊讶的方式结束，一个有争议的比赛后期判罚帮助休斯顿大学克服了巨大的劣势，战胜杜克大学晋级全国锦标赛决赛。虽然弗拉格在一次可能制胜的投篮中失手，但他在攻防两端都打出了一系列惊人的表现，证实了他作为大学篮球最佳球员的地位。他最终得到了27分、7个篮板、4次助攻、3次盖帽和2次抢断，从效率的角度来看，这对他来说是一个有些失常的夜晚。
考虑到状元签的诱惑，很难想象弗拉格现在不宣布参加选秀，而爵士队肯定会很高兴能签下一位拥有多才多艺和明星实力的球员，与劳里·马尔卡宁(Lauri Markkanen)和沃克·凯斯勒(Walker Kessler)搭档，迅速组成一个强大的前场。 – 吉沃尼
2. 华盛顿奇才
迪伦·哈珀(Dylan Harper)，得分后卫/控球后卫，罗格斯大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 59.3%
虽然罗格斯大学未能接近进入NCAA锦标赛，但哈珀在本赛季做了他需要做的事情，将自己定位为第二顺位的热门人选。他作为一名具备真正球感的巨型组织后卫的类型并不容易找到；NBA球队一直被哈珀的挡拆本能、下坡得分能力和身体力量所吸引。
关于哈珀的投篮能力到底有多强，还存在疑问（他的罚球命中率为75%，三分球命中率为33%），他可以在选秀前的试训中帮助解答这个问题。他很可能很难在这个位置被错过，并且会与奇才队非常契合，奇才队可以使用像他这样的组织者。 – 伍
3. 夏洛特黄蜂
艾里奥斯·“Ace”·贝利(Airious “Ace” Bailey)，得分后卫/小前锋，罗格斯大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 54.0%
按照前五顺位新秀的标准来看，贝利的赛季表现褒贬不一，但他技术组合的稀有性使他稳定地保持在球队选秀名单的顶部。有一些令人印象深刻的高光时刻充分展示了他的天赋，还有一些可以预测到的不一致和低于标准的效率，他需要在成熟的过程中加以改进。尽管如此，很少有像贝利这样身材（6英尺10英寸，200磅）的球员能够创造和命中他所投的那些高难度球，这将为他赢得在职业联赛中继续发展的机会。
虽然他可能还没有准备好立即为胜利做出贡献，但加盟一支有耐心的NBA球队，能够给他所需的时间，应该会有所帮助。夏洛特可能会与布兰登·米勒(Brandon Miller)出现一些重叠，但贝利的潜力是诱人的。 – 伍
4. 新奥尔良鹈鹕
VJ·埃奇科姆(VJ Edgecombe)，得分后卫，贝勒大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 56.1%
作为Big 12联盟的最佳新生，埃奇科姆度过了一个非常成功的赛季，展示了他爆炸性的身体天赋、强大的强度以及作为一名控球手、终结者和外线射手的快速提升的技术水平。
鹈鹕队需要一些球星来围绕他们进行建设，可以将联盟中最诱人的两个天才球员埃奇科姆和锡安·威廉姆森(Zion Williamson)配对在一起，这将使新奥尔良队成为下赛季值得关注的一支球队。 – 吉沃尼
5. 费城76人
特雷·约翰逊(Tre Johnson)，得分后卫，德克萨斯大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 56.1%
约翰逊是许多NBA球队正在寻找的侧翼位置的典型代表，身高6英尺6英寸，臂展6英尺10英寸，拥有出色的投篮能力，并且具备在大量出手的情况下创造投篮机会的技术水平、多功能性和侵略性。他在2024-25赛季场均得到约20分，三分球命中率达到40%，并且他应该不会在NBA的得分方面遇到问题。
76人队已经从季后赛中被淘汰，他们会很高兴能够保留他们的选秀权，并且可能会有兴趣增加一名19岁的侧翼球员，他将带来大量的得分能力。 – 吉沃尼
6. 布鲁克林篮网
耶利米·费尔斯(Jeremiah Fears)，控球后卫，俄克拉荷马大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 57.0%
尽管是大学篮球中最年轻的球员之一（他将在10月份年满19岁），但费尔斯脱颖而出，成为一名顶级新生。他的身高、速度、节奏、投篮和投篮创造能力的结合赋予了他巨大的长期潜力，因为他可以到达球场上的任何位置，既可以为队友创造机会，同时在移动中传球，也可以熟练地在篮下完成进攻，或者获得罚球机会。
篮网队的后场存在明显的空缺，费尔斯的年轻和天赋可能使他成为他们想要密切研究的一名球员。 – 吉沃尼
7. 多伦多猛龙
卡曼·马卢阿奇(Khaman Maluach)，中锋，杜克大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 74.7%
马卢阿奇在NCAA锦标赛中表现出色——在16强和精英八强赛中，分别在对阵亚利桑那大学和阿拉巴马大学的55分钟内，总共得到27分、15个篮板和6次盖帽——直到他在四强赛中遇到了一支身体强壮、经验丰富的休斯顿大学队，后者在内线占据了统治地位。这位18岁的中锋需要变得更强壮、更强硬和更有经验，才能应对这类对抗，但总的来说，他度过了一个梦幻般的大一赛季。
他凭借7英尺6英寸的臂展来巩固防守，并作为一名掩护和切入者提供垂直空间，同时在转换进攻中积极冲刺的能力显然很有价值，猛龙队显然需要一名像他这样长期发展方向的球员。 – 吉沃尼
8. 圣安东尼奥马刺
孔·克内佩尔(Kon Knueppel)，得分后卫/小前锋，杜克大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 64.8%
克内佩尔在杜克大学的球队中非常可靠，为蓝魔队提供了出色的效率和空间，同时证明他是一名比季前赛预期更好的组织者和防守者。虽然按照NBA的标准来看，他的运动能力并不突出，但克内佩尔在本赛季以很大的方式帮助了自己，强调了他的比赛中存在多少实质内容。
杜克大学在四强赛中的出局并不能反映他的贡献，对侧翼投篮的持续需求使他的选秀行情保持强劲。马刺队可以使用像他这样的侧翼球员来稳定他们的年轻阵容，并为他们的球星创造空间。 – 伍
9. 波特兰开拓者
卡斯帕拉斯·亚库西奥尼斯(Kasparas Jakucionis)，控球后卫，伊利诺伊大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 59.8%
亚库西奥尼斯成功地从欧洲跃升到NCAA一级联赛，并提升了他作为一名NBA新秀的认知度。这位立陶宛后卫展示了他的组织能力，并出色地承担了他在伊利诺伊大学的重要角色。他在赛季中面临着挑战性的阶段，由于防守方加强了防守以阻止他，他在效率和失误方面都遇到了困难。
从长远来看，他的无形资产和打两个后卫位置的能力仍然有很多值得喜欢的地方，在一个有趣的后卫群体中，他仍然保持在乐透区的范围内。开拓者队可以从增加他的决策能力和无私的风格到他们的后场组合中获益。 – 伍
10. 休斯顿火箭（来自菲尼克斯）
科林·默里-博伊斯(Collin Murray-Boyles)，大前锋/中锋，南卡罗来纳大学\
大二 | 真实命中率： 64.0%
尽管南卡罗来纳大学的表现不佳，在SEC联赛中取得2胜16负的战绩，但很难责怪默里-博伊斯，因为他始终如一地努力和贡献。他的选秀行情稳定在首轮中段，这取决于球队优先考虑什么，他有机会进入乐透区。虽然他的身高（6英尺8英寸和245磅）对他的位置来说偏矮，但默里-博伊斯在进攻端的感觉、防守端的组织能力、身体对抗能力和强硬的态度使他深受NBA球队的喜爱，他们可以想象他转型为一名辅助角色。
选秀前的过程将使他能够展示作为一名跳投手的成长空间，这对于最大限度地发挥他在职业联赛中的价值至关重要。他的无形资产和潜在的多功能性可以使他与火箭队非常契合，火箭队可以使用另一名大个子来帮助他们做一些脏活累活。 – 伍
11. 迈阿密热火
德里克·奎恩(Derik Queen)，中锋，马里兰大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 60.0%
奎恩在马里兰大学的表现超出了预期，他不仅打出了一个精彩的个人赛季，还带领水龟队取得了27胜9负的战绩，并进入了16强。他确立了自己作为本届选秀中最具进攻天赋的大个子的地位，凭借他处理球、传球和创造错位的能力，以及他所展现出的投篮潜力，让NBA球队有很多值得思考的地方。他在防守端和篮板球上的积极性经常受到质疑，当球队了解他时，奎恩将不得不在选秀前的过程中回答这个问题。
更好的努力是可以控制的，他可以做出调整，使他成为一个值得关注的乐透候选人。热火队一直愿意在天赋方面大做文章，而奎恩可以从加盟迈阿密中受益，迈阿密是一个可以最大限度地发挥他潜力的组织。 – 伍
12. 芝加哥公牛
伊戈尔·德明(Egor Demin)，控球后卫/得分后卫，杨百翰大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 51.3%
德明在大学赛季结束时打出了自信而果断的篮球，并帮助杨百翰大学获得了16强的席位。对于NBA球队来说，他仍然是一个两极分化的评估和契合点，他是一名身材高大的出色传球手，但很难一对一击败对手，并且远距离投篮不稳定。德明应该从他适应NCAA一级联赛所面临的逆境中受益，但他将需要在选秀前的过程中努力，球队会希望更好地了解他的投篮潜力。
公牛队不需要一个像他这样的球员，因为他们的阵容中已经有了约什·吉迪(Josh Giddey)，但在选秀的这个阶段，德明的潜力可能值得考虑。 – 伍
13. 达拉斯小牛
利亚姆·麦克尼利(Liam McNeeley)，得分后卫/小前锋，康涅狄格大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 53.6%
麦克尼利获得了Big East联盟的最佳新生奖，他在康涅狄格大学承担了一个艰巨的角色，在那里他打出了超出他舒适区的更高使用率的进攻选择。在他的球队起起落落的过程中，他强大的感觉和技术水平显而易见，并且他一直稳定地保持着作为首轮新秀的地位。
麦克尼利将需要回答有关他断断续续的投篮赛季的问题，但他成熟和角色多功能性可能会对像小牛队这样的球队具有吸引力，他们在交易卢卡·东契奇(Luka Doncic)后仍在重新构想他们的阵容。 – 伍
14. 亚特兰大老鹰（来自萨克拉门托）
杰斯·理查森(Jase Richardson)，控球后卫/得分后卫，密歇根州立大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 63.2%
理查森在斯巴达人队赛季的后半段发生了重大转变，在他的侵略性和效率方面找到了另一个档位，同时作为一名首发球员高效地承担了更大的进攻责任。他的节奏、技术水平、比赛感觉和投篮能力在19岁时给了他一个出色的框架，尤其是他的防守强度。
像老鹰队这样的球队可能会对理查森的获胜素质和潜力感兴趣。 – 吉沃尼
15. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自亚特兰大）
琼·贝林格(Joan Beringer)，中锋，塞德维塔奥林匹亚\
法国 | 真实命中率： 60.4%
每次贝林格踏上球场，都会继续吸引许多NBA高管的目光。他对塞德维塔产生了巨大的影响，在亚得里亚海联盟中领先于盖帽率。他出色的身体天赋，加上他能够在外线覆盖范围、换防较小的球员以及在18岁时保护篮筐的能力，赋予了他巨大的潜力，特别是因为他只打了三年篮球。
马刺队可能会对增加另一名长臂、盖帽的法国大个子到他们的轮换阵容中感兴趣。贝林格可能会在5月9日开始的亚得里亚海联盟季后赛中受到密切关注。 – 吉沃尼
16. 奥兰多魔术
威尔·莱利(Will Riley)，得分后卫/小前锋，伊利诺伊大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 53.8%
在重新分类提前一年参加伊利诺伊大学，并且高水平比赛经验有限后，莱利度过了一个强势的赛季，克服了赛季中期的挣扎，并在2月和3月打出了他最好的篮球。虽然他可能需要一段时间才能增加力量并提高他作为一名得分手的效率，但莱利的身材和可预测的投篮感觉的结合使他成为一个有吸引力的发展前景。
他的防守挣扎和缺乏身体对抗能力令人担忧，但他提供了一个进攻蓝图，这将吸引NBA球队。魔术队需要外线投篮，并且可以将莱利视为与保罗·班切罗(Paolo Banchero)和弗兰兹·瓦格纳(Franz Wagner)的契合点。 – 伍
17. 明尼苏达森林狼（来自底特律）
诺阿·埃森格(Noa Essengue)，大前锋，乌尔姆拉蒂奥法姆\
德国 | 真实命中率： 61.3%
埃森格在他的效率方面找到了另一个档位，在过去的10场德国BBL比赛中，他在26分钟内得到了12.5分和5.1个篮板，效率令人印象深刻。在那段时间里，他又开始以不错的命中率（35%）投中三分球。他的乌尔姆拉蒂奥法姆队在BBL中排名第二，这让埃森格有机会在5月甚至6月的季后赛中展示自己。
像明尼苏达这样的球队，在未来几年内没有很多选秀权，可能会被埃森格的长期潜力所吸引，同时也拥有必要的深度和耐心，考虑到他是本次选秀中第二年轻的球员（他将在12月份年满19岁）。 – 吉沃尼
18. 布鲁克林篮网（来自密尔沃基）
诺兰·特拉奥雷(Nolan Traore)，控球后卫，圣昆廷\
法国 | 真实命中率： 49.2%
特拉奥雷整个赛季的表现都起起落落，随着NBA球探将注意力转向国际新秀，他将需要在效率方面找到另一个档位。他的圣昆廷队（12胜12负）正在争夺法国Pro A联赛的季后赛席位，并且需要在最后六场常规赛中发挥出他最好的水平。
他出色的速度、投篮创造能力和传球能力可能会吸引一支在这个范围内选秀的球队，但他在更大的角色中经历了一些挫折，在外线投篮、决策和攻防两端的身体对抗方面都遇到了困难。赛季的最后阶段应该让球探更好地了解特拉奥雷为NBA做准备的情况。
有些人可能会惊讶地看到篮网队在本次模拟选秀中在第6顺位选中费尔斯后又选择了一名控球后卫，但篮网队可能需要在潜力方面大做文章，并且可能会对特拉奥雷在这个阶段的潜力感兴趣。 – 吉沃尼
19. 华盛顿奇才（来自孟菲斯）
丹尼·沃尔夫(Danny Wolf)，大前锋，密歇根大学\
大三 | 真实命中率： 56.6%
沃尔夫作为大学篮球中最有影响力的转校生之一，从耶鲁大学成功跃升到密歇根大学，并带领狼獾队获得了Big Ten锦标赛冠军并进入了16强。他不像本届选秀中的任何其他球员，在他7英尺的身高上拥有真正的外线多功能性和感觉，但是关于他的运动能力、投篮和防守转换到NBA比赛中存在疑问。
对于沃尔夫来说，这是一个积极的赛季，他证明了自己可以巩固一支严重依赖他的获胜强力联盟球队，但他非传统的个人资料将使他成为某些NBA球队的情境契合点。奇才队拥有大量的选秀资本，并且可以冒险选择沃尔夫。 – 伍
20. 俄克拉荷马城雷霆（来自洛杉矶快船）
卡特·布莱恩特(Carter Bryant)，小前锋/大前锋，亚利桑那大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 59.9%
布莱恩特在亚利桑那大学一个成功的大一赛季中发挥了关键的替补作用。他强壮的体格、防守的多功能性、传球和三分球射术（37.6%）使他成为NBA球队一个有吸引力的发展目标，尽管他作为一名控球手的能力有限。布莱恩特将有机会在选秀前的试训中帮助自己，在那里他的投篮和运动能力应该会脱颖而出。
他还没有完全准备好进入NBA，但他的个人资料可能会在未来几个月内上升。在这个选秀阶段，他将是俄克拉荷马城队深厚阵容的一个可靠补充。 – 伍
21. 奥兰多魔术（来自丹佛）
阿萨·纽厄尔(Asa Newell)，大前锋/中锋，佐治亚大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 62.0%
由于他有努力比赛、冲击篮板和在重要角色中完成比赛的诀窍，纽厄尔巩固了他作为佐治亚大学首轮天赋的地位。
他仍然是一个正在进行中的工作，需要提高作为一名射手的稳定性（三分球命中率为29%）和防守，才能在NBA中占据一席之地。他的位置介于4号位和5号位之间。他的效率和积极性仍然很有吸引力。 – 伍
22. 犹他爵士（来自明尼苏达）
雨果·冈萨雷斯(Hugo Gonzalez)，得分后卫/小前锋，皇家马德里\
西班牙 | 真实命中率： 51.1%
冈萨雷斯在即将参加欧洲联赛季后赛的皇家马德里队中没有获得稳定的上场时间，他有时会在西班牙联赛中首发，有时又不在12人名单中。NBA球队很难掌握冈萨雷斯的情况，他的投篮一直不稳定（三分球命中率为27%），并且本赛季的失误多于助攻，尽管他的球队在过去的14场比赛中赢了13场。
当有机会时，冈萨雷斯展示了防守强度、侵略性和爆发力。他可以防守多个位置，并且已经展现了组织能力和获胜素质的蛛丝马迹，这使他在年轻时成为一名备受瞩目的新秀。对于像犹他这样的球队来说，拥有多个首轮选秀权，冒险选择19岁的冈萨雷斯可能是有意义的。 – 吉沃尼
23. 迈阿密热火（来自金州）
本·萨拉夫(Ben Saraf)，控球后卫/得分后卫，乌尔姆拉蒂奥法姆\
德国 | 真实命中率： 52.1%
萨拉夫在2月和3月初经历了一段艰难的时期，但他即将迎来本赛季在乌尔姆队的最佳两场比赛，重新发现了他的跳投并重新燃起了组织创造力，这使他在本赛季早些时候成为一名备受瞩目的新秀。随着乌尔姆队进入常规赛的最后阶段，以及德国联赛季后赛中即将到来的重要比赛，NBA球队将会将更多的注意力转移到他身上。
像迈阿密这样的球队可能想要增加一名投篮创造者，可能会对萨拉夫的身材、年轻、创造力、比赛感觉和强硬的态度感兴趣。 – 吉沃尼
24. 印第安纳步行者
托马斯·索伯(Thomas Sorber)，中锋，乔治城大学\
大一 | 真实命中率： 58.7%
索伯进入大学时相对默默无闻，但在因脚伤结束他的赛季之前，他在他的24场比赛中给人留下了深刻的印象。尽管运动能力平庸，并且在失误方面遇到了一些困难，但他凭借他的防守表现和对他角色的成熟理解赢得了NBA的关注。他面临着一个棘手的决定，如果他回到他的大二赛季，他将有一个真正的机会来提高他的地位。在5月28日NCAA撤回截止日期之前，选秀前的现场训练量可能会影响索伯的上升高度。
在首轮中拥有重大兴趣的NBA球队有可能让他留在选秀中。步行者队在前场有一个长期的需求，索伯可能是一个契合点。 – 伍
25. 亚特兰大老鹰（来自洛杉矶湖人）
尼克·克利福德(Nique Clifford)，得分后卫，科罗拉多州立大学\
超级大四 | 真实命中率： 60.9%
在上个赛季参加选秀然后重返学校后，克利福德在科罗拉多州立大学的突破性超级大四赛季使他进入了首轮范围。他全面的表现、扎实的投篮以及对攻防两端的影响预示着他很有可能获得有用的新秀上场时间。
像老鹰队这样旨在竞争的球队可能会重视他的多功能性和努力，他是一名篮板手和防守者，也可以命中空位投篮并为队友创造机会。克利福德的年龄（23岁）可能会对他不利，但本届选秀中缺乏经验丰富的大学侧翼球员使他成为这个范围内的一个有效目标。 – 伍
26. 布鲁克林篮网（来自纽约）
阿杜·蒂埃罗(Adou Thiero)，大前锋，阿肯色大学\
大三 | 真实命中率： 61.8%
蒂埃罗因膝伤缺席了八场比赛，无法为阿肯色大学的季后赛征程做出贡献，除了在16强输给德克萨斯理工大学的比赛中的短暂回归。预计他将为选秀前的过程做好准备，这使他能够提高自己的地位。
蒂埃罗是本届选秀中最好的运动员之一，也是一个始终如一的竞争者，但他将成为他下一支球队的一个项目。他需要提高他的控球技巧和投篮能力，以及防守站位和习惯。像篮网队这样的球队，拥有四个首轮选秀权，可以将他培养成一名高能量的角色球员。 – 伍
27. 布鲁克林篮网（来自休斯顿）
亚克塞尔·伦德博格(Yaxel Lendeborg)，大前锋/中锋，阿拉巴马大学伯明翰分校\
大四 | 真实命中率： 60.1%
伦德博格正在测试选秀过程，权衡下赛季转会到密歇根大学的可能性，以及在选秀中获得有保障资金的可能性。凭借他处理球、传球、投篮和篮板的能力，这位6英尺9英寸的大前锋拥有NBA球队所渴望的攻防两端的多功能性和技术。
拥有四个首轮选秀权的布鲁克林队可以向像伦德博格这样的球员承诺，他们会选择他以确保他留在选秀中。他比典型的22岁球员拥有更大的潜力，因为他只认真地打了五年篮球，包括高中时只打了11场校队比赛。 – 吉沃尼
28. 波士顿凯尔特人
沃尔特·克莱顿二世(Walter Clayton Jr.)，控球后卫，佛罗里达大学\
大四 | 真实命中率： 61.1%
克莱顿在NCAA锦标赛中大大提高了他的地位，在精英八强赛和全国锦标赛半决赛中分别得到了高效的30分和34分，然后在决赛中表现不佳，但仍然帮助他的球队拿下了冠军。这位6英尺4英寸的后卫凭借他出色的投篮能力和全面的得分能力获得了全美第一队的荣誉，整个赛季都在关键时刻打出精彩的表现，同时凭借他的速度和不可预测的性质为对手的防守制造混乱。
NBA球队对克莱顿的防守、传球和比赛感觉存在疑问，因为他在攻防两端都可能出错，并且由于他的平均身高、臂展和力量，他没有获得出色的身体天赋。球探们将他在NCAA锦标赛中的表现与十年前沙巴兹·内皮尔(Shabazz Napier)的表现进行了比较，内皮尔的表现也同样为他赢得了一个首轮末段的位置，尽管克莱顿更高更具爆发力，但也更加不稳定。 – 吉沃尼
29. 菲尼克斯太阳（来自克利夫兰）
亚历克斯·康登(Alex Condon)，中锋，佛罗里达大学\
大二 | 真实命中率： 56.1%
康登没有迎来最好的NCAA锦标赛。他受到了脚踝受伤的阻碍，并且有时因他的进攻打磨不足和遇到的一些更大的前场的身体对抗而感到挣扎。尽管如此，他出色的比赛感觉在他传球和弥补无球防守的漏洞的方式上显而易见，以及他永不停歇的强度。他最终帮助佛罗里达大学赢得了全国锦标赛，在及时的时刻打出了一些重要的表现。
他将需要权衡回到他的大三赛季的选择，并且可能会在首轮末或次轮初获得一席之地，这取决于他在选秀前的过程中表现如何。像太阳队这样的球队，在前场实力较弱，需要提高防守，并且已经建立了得分选择，可能会感兴趣。尽管如此，在5月28日的撤回截止日期之前，他可能不容易衡量自己的地位。 – 吉沃尼
30. 洛杉矶快船（来自俄克拉荷马城）
拉希尔·弗莱明(Rasheer Fleming)，大前锋，圣约瑟夫大学\
大三 | 真实命中率： 64.4%
弗莱明在本赛季效率很高，并且产量丰富，他的两分球命中率为65%，三分球命中率为39%。他是一名空间型大个子，拥有强大的终结能力，并且可以用他7英尺5英寸的臂展在球场上滑动，即使他的比赛感觉和防守意识仍然没有得到充分的发展。
快船队的前场深度不足，可以在他们的阵容中增加一名像弗莱明这样的球员，希望他能发展成为一名3D球员。 – 吉沃尼
次轮
- 明尼苏达森林狼（来自犹他） \
德雷克·鲍威尔(Drake Powell)，得分后卫/小前锋，北卡罗来纳大学，大一
- 波士顿凯尔特人（来自华盛顿） \
诺亚·彭达(Noah Penda)，小前锋/大前锋，勒芒（法国）
- 夏洛特黄蜂 \
瑞安·卡尔克布伦纳(Ryan Kalkbrenner)，中锋，克雷顿大学，超级大四
- 夏洛特黄蜂（来自新奥尔良） \
亚历克斯·卡拉班(Alex Karaban)，大前锋，康涅狄格大学，大三
- 费城76人 \
马克西姆·雷诺(Maxime Raynaud)，中锋，斯坦福大学，大四
- 布鲁克林篮网 \
贝内特·斯蒂尔茨(Bennett Stirtz)，控球后卫/得分后卫，德雷克大学，大三
- 底特律活塞（来自多伦多） \
塞尔吉奥·德·拉雷亚(Sergio De Larrea)，控球后卫/得分后卫，瓦伦西亚ACB（西班牙）
- 圣安东尼奥马刺 \
约翰尼·布鲁姆(Johni Broome)，中锋，奥本大学，超级大四
- 多伦多猛龙（来自波特兰） \
塔哈德·佩蒂福德(Tahaad Pettiford)，控球后卫，奥本大学，大一
- 华盛顿奇才（来自菲尼克斯） \
亚历克斯·图伊(Alex Toohey)，小前锋/大前锋，悉尼（澳大利亚）
- 金州勇士（来自迈阿密） \
查兹·拉尼尔(Chaz Lanier)，得分后卫，田纳西大学，超级大四
- 萨克拉门托国王（来自芝加哥） \
米洛什·乌赞(Milos Uzan)，控球后卫，休斯顿大学，大三
- 犹他爵士（来自达拉斯） \
以赛亚·埃文斯(Isaiah Evans)，得分后卫/小前锋，杜克大学，大一
- 芝加哥公牛（来自萨克拉门托） \
达里安·威廉姆斯(Darrion Williams)，小前锋/大前锋，德克萨斯理工大学，大三
- 俄克拉荷马城雷霆（来自亚特兰大） \
JT·托平(JT Toppin)，大前锋，德克萨斯理工大学，大二
- 奥兰多魔术 \
卡姆·琼斯(Kam Jones)，控球后卫/得分后卫，马奎特大学，大四
- 密尔沃基雄鹿（来自底特律） \
约翰·通耶(John Tonje)，小前锋，威斯康星大学，超级大四
- 克利夫兰骑士（来自密尔沃基） \
迈克尔·鲁齐奇(Michael Ruzic)，大前锋，霍文图特（西班牙）
- 纽约尼克斯（来自孟菲斯） \
埃里克·迪克森(Eric Dixon)，中锋，维拉诺瓦大学，超级大四
- 犹他爵士（来自洛杉矶快船） \
迈尔斯·伯德(Miles Byrd)，得分后卫，圣地亚哥州立大学，大二
- 菲尼克斯太阳（来自丹佛） \
博戈柳布·马尔科维奇(Bogoljub Markovic)，大前锋/中锋，Mega MIS Adriatic（塞尔维亚）
- 洛杉矶快船（来自明尼苏达） \
泰雷斯·普罗克特(Tyrese Proctor)，控球后卫，杜克大学，大三
- 孟菲斯灰熊（来自金州） \
锡安·詹姆斯(Sion James)，小前锋，杜克大学，超级大四
- 印第安纳步行者 \
科比·布雷亚(Koby Brea)，得分后卫/小前锋，肯塔基大学，超级大四
- 洛杉矶湖人 \
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2025 NBA mock draft: First-round picks after March Madness
With men’s college basketball crowning the Florida Gators as champions Monday night and the NBA in the final week of its regular season, the NBA draft will soon take center stage for the prospects and teams focused on their futures.
The NCAA tournament served as quite the platform for players such as Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr., Duke’s Kon Knueppel, Maryland’s Derik Queen and Colorado State’s Nique Clifford to showcase their talents in front of NBA executives.
On the international stage, Joan Beringer (Cedevita/Slovenia) and Noa Essengue (Ratiopharm Ulm/Germany) have also impressed scouts, consolidating their standing in the top-20 among talent evaluators.
ESPN draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo lean on their own scouting and exclusive intel from league executives to inform and guide their latest mock draft, slotting prospects to teams. The first- and second-round order was generated by ESPN’s BPI forecast, which predicts how well all 30 NBA teams will perform during what’s left of this season.
Notes: The draft order, as updated through April 7, reflects picks owed and owned via trades. True shooting percentage (TS%) is a formula that blends field goal percentage with free throw shooting and 3-point shooting into one catchall number.
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First round
1. Utah Jazz
**Cooper Flagg, SF/PF, Duke\
Freshman** | TS%: 60.0%
Flagg’s outstanding freshman season ended in surprising fashion, as a controversial late-game call helped Houston overcome a significant deficit to advance past Duke to the national championship game. Though Flagg came up short on a potential game-winning shot, he had a string of phenomenal plays on both ends of the floor, confirming his status as the best player in college basketball. He finished the game with 27 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals in somewhat of an off night from an efficiency standpoint for him.
It’s difficult to see Flagg not declaring for the draft at this point considering the No. 1 pick is at stake, and the Jazz would surely be thrilled to add a player with his versatility and star power to pair with Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler in what would quickly become a formidable frontcourt. – Givony
2. Washington Wizards
**Dylan Harper, SG/PG, Rutgers\
Freshman** | TS%: 59.3%
Though Rutgers didn’t come close to making the NCAA tournament, Harper did what he needed to this season, positioning himself as the favorite to come off the board at No. 2. His archetype as a jumbo playmaking guard with real feel isn’t easy to find; NBA teams have been drawn to Harper’s mix of pick-and-roll instincts, downhill scoring and physical strength.
There are questions about just how good a shooter Harper is (he averaged 75% from the line and 33% from 3), something he can help answer in predraft workouts. He’ll likely be tough to pass on at this spot and would be a strong fit with the Wizards, who could use a playmaker in his mold. – Woo
3. Charlotte Hornets
**Airious “Ace” Bailey, SG/SF, Rutgers\
Freshman** | TS%: 54.0%
Bailey’s season was polarizing by top-five-pick standards, but the rarity of his skill set has held him steady near the top of teams’ draft boards. There were some impressive highs that put his talent on full display, as well as some predictable inconsistency and subpar efficiency that he’ll have to iron out as he matures. Still, there aren’t many players Bailey’s size (6-foot-10, 200 pounds) who can create and make the difficult shots he takes, which will earn him the opportunity to continue developing in the pros.
Though he’s probably not ready to contribute to winning immediately, landing with a patient NBA team that can afford him the time he needs should help. There could be some duplication in Charlotte with Brandon Miller, but Bailey’s upside is tempting. – Woo
4. New Orleans Pelicans
**VJ Edgecombe, SG, Baylor\
Freshman** | TS%: 56.1%
The Big 12 Freshman of the Year, Edgecombe had a largely successful season showing off his explosive physical tools, strong intensity and rapidly improving skill level as a ball handler, finisher and perimeter shooter.
The Pelicans need some star power to build around and could pair two of the league’s most tantalizing talents alongside each other in Edgecombe and Zion Williamson, which would make New Orleans an exciting team to watch next season. – Givony
5. Philadelphia 76ers
**Tre Johnson, SG, Texas\
Freshman** | TS%: 56.1%
Johnson is a prototype for what many NBA teams are seeking at the wing position, standing 6-6 with a 6-10 wingspan, dynamic shotmaking prowess and the skill level, versatility and aggressiveness to create shots in bunches. He scored about 20 points per game and made 40% of his 3s in 2024-25, and he shouldn’t have issues filling up the scoring column in the NBA.
The Sixers, already eliminated from the postseason, would be thrilled to keep their pick after a miserable season and could have interest in adding a 19-year-old wing who’d bring plenty of scoring power. – Givony
6. Brooklyn Nets
**Jeremiah Fears, PG, Oklahoma\
Freshman** | TS%: 57.0%
Fears emerged as a top freshman despite being one of the youngest players in college basketball (he turns 19 in October). His combination of size, speed, pace, shotmaking and shot creation gives him significant long-term upside, as he gets anywhere he wants on the floor, either to create opportunities for teammates while dishing on the move, to finish skillfully in the lane or to get to the free throw line.
The Nets have a significant void in their backcourt, and Fears’ youth and talent could make him a player they’d want to closely study. – Givony
7. Toronto Raptors
**Khaman Maluach, C, Duke\
Freshman** | TS%: 74.7%
Maluach was in the middle of a strong NCAA tournament – posting a combined 27 points, 15 rebounds and 6 blocks in 55 minutes against Arizona and Alabama in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, respectively – until he ran into a physical, veteran Houston team that dominated him inside the paint in the Final Four. The 18-year-old center needs to get stronger, tougher and more experienced to handle those types of matchups, but he had a fantastic freshman season overall.
His ability to anchor a defense with his 7-foot-6 wingspan and provide vertical spacing as a roller and cutter while sprinting the floor aggressively in transition is clearly valuable, and the Raptors have a clear need for a player in that mold with his long-term projection. – Givony
8. San Antonio Spurs
**Kon Knueppel, SG/SF, Duke\
Freshman** | TS%: 64.8%
Knueppel was highly dependable within his role at Duke, giving the Blue Devils elite efficiency and spacing while proving a better playmaker and defender than some expected in the preseason. Though not especially athletic by NBA standards, Knueppel helped himself in a big way this season, reinforcing how much substance there is to his game.
Duke’s Final Four exit wasn’t reflective of his contributions, and the constant demand for perimeter shooting has kept his draft stock strong. The Spurs could use a wing in his mold to help steady their young roster and space the floor for their stars. – Woo
9. Portland Trail Blazers
**Kasparas Jakucionis, PG, Illinois\
Freshman** | TS%: 59.8%
Jakucionis made a successful leap from Europe to Division I and boosted his perception as an NBA prospect. The Lithuanian guard showcased his playmaking savvy and admirably handled a huge role at Illinois. He faced challenging stretches during the season, struggling with efficiency and turnovers as defenses loaded up to stop him.
There’s still plenty to like long term with his intangibles and ability to play both backcourt spots, keeping him in the lottery picture amid an intriguing group of guards. The Trail Blazers could benefit from adding his decision-making and unselfish style to their backcourt mix. – Woo
10. Houston Rockets (via Phoenix)
**Collin Murray-Boyles, PF/C, South Carolina\
Sophomore** | TS%: 64.0%
Despite a challenging campaign that left South Carolina with a 2-16 record in SEC play, it’s hard to fault Murray-Boyles, given his consistent effort and production. His draft stock held steady in the mid-first round, with a chance for him to wind up in the lottery depending on what teams prioritize. Though undersized (6-foot-8 and 245 pounds) for his position, Murray-Boyles’ mix of offensive feel, defensive playmaking, physicality and toughness endears him to NBA teams that can picture him scaling down into a supporting role.
The predraft process will allow him to demonstrate room for growth as a jump shooter, something that will be essential to maximizing his value in the pros. His intangibles and potential versatility could make him a strong fit with the Rockets, who could use another big to help do the dirty work. – Woo
11. Miami Heat
**Derik Queen, C, Maryland\
Freshman** | TS%: 60.0%
Queen exceeded expectations at Maryland, not only turning in a fine individual season but also leading the Terrapins to a 27-9 record and the Sweet 16. He established himself as the most offensively gifted big in this draft class, giving NBA teams a lot to think about with his ability to handle, pass, and create mismatches, along with his flashes of shooting potential. His motor on the defensive end and on the glass were often questionable, something Queen will have to answer for in the predraft process as teams get to know him.
Better effort is within his control, and he can adjust, making him a worthwhile lottery candidate. The Heat have been open to swinging big on talent, and Queen could benefit from landing in Miami, an organization that could get the most out of him. – Woo
12. Chicago Bulls
**Egor Demin, PG/SG, BYU\
Freshman** | TS%: 51.3%
Demin finished his college season playing confident and decisive basketball down the stretch and helping BYU to a Sweet 16 berth. He remains a polarizing evaluation and fit for NBA teams as an excellent passer with size who struggles to beat opponents one-on-one and is inconsistent shooting from long range. Demin should benefit from the adversity he faced adjusting to Division I, but he will have work to do in the predraft process, where teams will want a better feel for his shooting potential.
The Bulls don’t need a player in his mold with Josh Giddey on their roster, but Demin’s upside at this point in the draft could warrant consideration. – Woo
13. Dallas Mavericks
**Liam McNeeley, SG/SF, UConn\
Freshman** | TS%: 53.6%
McNeeley earned Big East Freshman of the Year honors, handling a demanding role at UConn in which he played out of his comfort zone as a higher-usage offensive option. His strong feel and skill level were apparent during the team’s ups and downs, and he has held steady as a first-round prospect.
McNeeley will need to answer questions about his streaky shooting season, but his maturity and role versatility could be appealing to a team such as the Mavericks, who are still reimagining their roster after trading Luka Doncic. – Woo
14. Atlanta Hawks (via Sacramento)
**Jase Richardson, PG/SG, Michigan State\
Freshman** | TS%: 63.2%
Richardson turned the corner in a major way over the second half of the Spartans’ season, finding another notch with his aggressiveness and productivity while shouldering greater offensive responsibility efficiently as a starter. His pace, skill level, feel for the game and shotmaking prowess give him an outstanding framework at 19 years old, especially with his defensive intensity.
A team such as the Hawks could be interested in Richardson’s winning qualities and upside. – Givony
15. San Antonio Spurs (via Atlanta)
**Joan Beringer, C, Cedevita Olimpija\
France** | TS%: 60.4%
Beringer continues to draw many NBA executives every time he steps on the floor. He has been highly impactful for Cedevita, leading the Adriatic League in block percentage. His tremendous physical tools, combined with his ability to cover ground on the perimeter, switch onto smaller players, and protect the rim at 18 years old, give him significant upside, especially because he has been playing basketball for only three years.
The Spurs could be intrigued with adding another long-armed, shot-blocking, French big man to their rotation. Beringer will likely be closely studied in the Adriatic League playoffs, starting May 9. – Givony
16. Orlando Magic
**Will Riley, SG/SF, Illinois\
Freshman** | TS%: 53.8%
After reclassifying to attend Illinois a year early and with limited high-level experience, Riley had a strong season, overcoming midseason struggles and playing his best basketball in February and March. Though it’s likely to take some time for him to add strength and sharpen his efficiency as a scorer, Riley’s mix of feel and projectable shooting at his size makes him an attractive prospect to develop.
His defensive struggles and lack of physicality are concerning, but he offers an offensive blueprint that will entice NBA teams. The Magic need perimeter shooting and could view Riley as a fit with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. – Woo
17. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Detroit)
**Noa Essengue, PF, Ratiopharm Ulm\
Germany** | TS%: 61.3%
Essengue has found another gear with his productivity, posting 12.5 points and 5.1 rebounds in 26 minutes over his past 10 German BBL games, with impressive efficiency. He has started making 3-pointers again at a decent clip (35%) during that span. His Ratiopharm Ulm team is in second place in the BBL, giving Essengue a chance to showcase himself in May, and possibly June, in the playoffs.
A team such as Minnesota, which doesn’t have many draft picks over the next few years, could be intrigued by Essengue’s long-term upside, while also having the requisite depth and patience, considering he’s the second-youngest player in this draft (he turns 19 in December). – Givony
18. Brooklyn Nets (via Milwaukee)
**Nolan Traore, PG, Saint Quentin\
France** | TS%: 49.2%
Traore has been up and down all season and will need to find another gear with his productivity and efficiency as NBA scouts turn their attention to international prospects. His Saint Quentin team (12-12) is fighting for a playoff berth in Pro A France, and will need Traore at his best in its final six regular-season games.
His outstanding speed, shot creation and passing prowess could be intriguing to a team drafting in this range, but he has taken some lumps this season in a bigger role, struggling with perimeter shooting, decision-making and physicality on both ends. The final stretch of the season should give scouts a better feel for Traore’s NBA readiness.
Some might be surprised to see the Nets take another point guard after selecting Fears at No. 6 in this mock draft, but the Nets will likely need to take swings on upside and could be intrigued with Traore’s potential at this stage in the draft. – Givony
19. Washington Wizards (via Memphis)
**Danny Wolf, PF, Michigan\
Junior** | TS%: 56.6%
Wolf delivered as one of the most impactful transfers in college basketball, making a successful leap from Yale to Michigan and leading the Wolverines to the Big Ten tournament title and Sweet 16. He’s unlike any other player in this draft class, with legitimate perimeter versatility and feel at his size at 7-foot, but there are questions about his athleticism, shooting and defensive translation to the NBA game.
This was a positive season for Wolf, who proved he could anchor a winning power-conference team that relied on him heavily, but his unorthodox profile will make him a situational fit for certain NBA teams. The Wizards are rife with draft capital and could take a swing on Wolf. – Woo
20. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LA Clippers)
**Carter Bryant, SF/PF, Arizona\
Freshman** | TS%: 59.9%
Bryant carved out a key bench role in what was a successful freshman season for Arizona. His strong frame, defensive versatility, passing and 3-point marksmanship (37.6%) make him an appealing developmental target for NBA teams, despite his limitations as a ball handler. Bryant will have an opportunity to help his case in predraft workouts, where his shooting and athleticism should stand out.
He’s not quite NBA-ready, but his profile could rise over the next couple of months. He would be a solid addition to Oklahoma City’s deep roster at this stage of the draft. – Woo
21. Orlando Magic (via Denver)
**Asa Newell, PF/C, Georgia\
Freshman** | TS%: 62.0%
Newell solidified his case as a first-round talent at Georgia, thanks to his knack for playing hard, crashing the glass, and finishing plays in a large role.
He is still a work in progress, needing to develop more consistency as a shooter (29% on 3-pointers) and defender to carve out an NBA role. He is caught between the 4 and 5 positionally. His production and motor remain appealing. – Woo
22. Utah Jazz (via Minnesota)
**Hugo Gonzalez, SG/SF, Real Madrid\
Spain** | TS%: 51.1%
Gonzalez isn’t getting consistent playing time with EuroLeague playoff-bound Real Madrid, as he alternates between sometimes starting in the Spanish league and other times not on the 12-man roster. NBA teams have struggled to get a handle on Gonzalez, who hasn’t made shots with any consistency (27% from 3) and has posted more turnovers than assists this season despite his team winning 13 of its past 14 games.
When given the opportunity, Gonzalez has shown defensive intensity, aggressiveness and explosiveness. He can guard multiple positions, and has shown glimpses of passing prowess and winning qualities that made him a highly regarded prospect at a young age. For a team such as Utah, armed with multiple first-round picks, taking a swing on Gonzalez, 19, could make sense. – Givony
23. Miami Heat (via Golden State)
**Ben Saraf, PG/SG, Ratiopharm Ulm\
Germany** | TS%: 52.1%
Saraf went through a rough patch in February and early March, but he is coming off two of his best games of the season for Ulm, rediscovering his jumper and rekindling the playmaking creativity that made him a highly regarded prospect earlier in the season. With Ulm in the home stretch of its regular season, and important games approaching in the German league playoffs, NBA teams will be shifting more attention his way.
A team such as Miami, which might want to add a shot creator, could be interested in Saraf’s size, youth, creativity, feel for the game and toughness. – Givony
24. Indiana Pacers
**Thomas Sorber, C, Georgetown\
Freshman** | TS%: 58.7%
Sorber entered college relatively unheralded and made a strong impression in his 24 games before a foot injury ended his season. He turned NBA heads with his defensive production and mature understanding of his role, despite average athleticism and some turnover struggles. He faces a tricky decision, with a real opportunity to improve his standing if he returns for his sophomore season. The amount of on-court work during the predraft process might affect how high Sorber will rise before the NCAA withdrawal deadline May 28.
It’s possible that NBA teams with significant interest in the first round could get him to stay in the draft. The Pacers have a long-term need up front, and Sorber could be a fit. – Woo
25. Atlanta Hawks (via Los Angeles Lakers)
**Nique Clifford, SG, Colorado State\
Super senior** | TS%: 60.9%
After testing the draft last season and then returning to school, Clifford’s breakout super-senior season at Colorado State elevated him into the first-round picture. His all-around production, solid shooting, and impact on both ends bode well for his chances at getting useful rookie minutes.
A team such as the Hawks, who are aiming to compete, would likely value his versatility and effort as a rebounder and defender who can also knock down open shots and make plays for teammates. Clifford’s age (23) might work against him, but the dearth of experienced college wings in this class makes him a valid target in this range. – Woo
26. Brooklyn Nets (via New York)
**Adou Thiero, PF, Arkansas\
Junior** | TS%: 61.8%
Thiero missed eight games because of a knee injury to end the season, unable to contribute to Arkansas’ postseason run beyond a brief return in its Sweet 16 loss to Texas Tech. He is expected to be ready for the predraft process, allowing him to improve his standing.
Thiero is one of the best athletes in the draft class and a consistent competitor, but he will be a project for his next team. He needs to improve his ball skills and shooting as well as defensive positioning and tendencies. A team such as the Nets, who hold four first-round picks, could bring him along as a high-energy role player. – Woo
27. Brooklyn Nets (via Houston)
**Yaxel Lendeborg, PF/C, UAB\
Senior** | TS%: 60.1%
Lendeborg is testing the draft process, weighing a move to Michigan next season versus the potential for securing guaranteed money in the draft. With his ability to handle, pass, shoot and rebound, the 6-9 power forward has the two-way versatility and skill that NBA teams covet.
Brooklyn, with its four first-round picks, could promise a player such as Lendeborg that it would select him to ensure he stays in the draft. He has more upside than a typical 22-year-old because he has been playing basketball seriously for only five years, including only 11 varsity games in high school. – Givony
28. Boston Celtics
**Walter Clayton Jr., PG, Florida\
Senior** | TS%: 61.1%
Clayton helped his standing significantly in the NCAA tournament, posting an efficient 30 and 34 points in the Elite Eight and national championship semifinals, before struggling in the final but still helping his team cut down the nets. The 6-4 guard earned first-team All-America honors with his tremendous shotmaking prowess and all-around scoring, making big plays in clutch moments all season while creating chaos for opposing defenses with his speed and unpredictable nature.
NBA teams have questions about Clayton’s defense, passing and feel for the game, as he can be mistake-prone on both ends of the floor and isn’t blessed with great physical tools with his average size, length and strength. Scouts are comparing his NCAA tournament performance with Shabazz Napier’s a decade ago, which similarly earned him a spot in the late first round, though Clayton is taller and more explosive, but also a little more mercurial. – Givony
29. Phoenix Suns (via Cleveland)
**Alex Condon, C, Florida\
Sophomore** | TS%: 56.1%
Condon didn’t have the best NCAA tournament. He was hampered by an ankle injury and struggled at times with his lack of offensive polish and the physicality of some of the bigger frontcourts he encountered. Still, his excellent feel for the game was evident with the way he passes and plugs gaps defensively off the ball, as well as his nonstop intensity. He ultimately helped Florida win the national championship, making some important plays in timely moments.
He will need to weigh the option of returning for his junior season with a possible spot in the late first or early second round, depending on how he fares in the predraft process. A team such as the Suns, who are shallow in the frontcourt, need to improve defensively and already have established scoring options, could have interest. Still, it might not be easy for him to gauge his standing by the May 28 withdrawal deadline. – Givony
30. LA Clippers (via Oklahoma City)
**Rasheer Fleming, PF, Saint Joseph’s\
Junior** | TS%: 64.4%
Fleming was efficient and productive this season, converting 65% of his 2-pointers and 39% of his 3s. He is a stretch big who has strong finishing prowess and can slide all over the court with his 7-foot-5 wingspan, even if his feel for the game and defensive awareness are still not fully developed.
The Clippers don’t have much frontcourt depth and could add a player in Fleming’s mold to their roster, in hopes he can develop as a 3-and-D player. – Givony
Second round
31. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Utah)\
Drake Powell, SG/SF, North Carolina, freshman
32. Boston Celtics (via Washington)\
Noah Penda, SF/PF, Le Mans (France)
33. Charlotte Hornets\
Ryan Kalkbrenner, C, Creighton, super senior
34. Charlotte Hornets (via New Orleans)\
Alex Karaban, PF, Connecticut, junior
35. Philadelphia 76ers\
Maxime Raynaud, C, Stanford, senior
36. Brooklyn Nets\
Bennett Stirtz, PG/SG, Drake, junior
37. Detroit Pistons (via Toronto)\
Sergio De Larrea, PG/SG, Valencia ACB (Spain)
38. San Antonio Spurs\
Johni Broome, C, Auburn, super senior
39. Toronto Raptors (via Portland)\
Tahaad Pettiford, PG, Auburn, freshman
40. Washington Wizards (via Phoenix)\
Alex Toohey, SF/PF, Sydney (Australia)
41. Golden State Warriors (via Miami)\
Chaz Lanier, SG, Tennessee, super senior
42. Sacramento Kings (via Chicago)\
Milos Uzan, PG, Houston, junior
43. Utah Jazz (via Dallas)\
Isaiah Evans, SG/SF, Duke, freshman
44. Chicago Bulls (via Sacramento)\
Darrion Williams, SF/PF, Texas Tech, junior
45. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Atlanta)\
JT Toppin, PF, Texas Tech, sophomore
46. Orlando Magic\
Kam Jones, PG/SG, Marquette, senior
47. Milwaukee Bucks (via Detroit)\
John Tonje, SF, Wisconsin, super senior
48. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Milwaukee)\
Michael Ruzic, PF, Joventut (Spain)
49. New York Knicks (via Memphis)\
Eric Dixon, C, Villanova, super senior
50. Utah Jazz (via LA Clippers)\
Miles Byrd, SG, San Diego State, sophomore
51. Phoenix Suns (via Denver)\
Bogoljub Markovic, PF/C, Mega MIS Adriatic (Serbia)
52. LA Clippers (via Minnesota)\
Tyrese Proctor, PG, Duke, junior
53. Memphis Grizzlies (via Golden State)\
Sion James, SF, Duke, super senior
54. Indiana Pacers\
Koby Brea, SG/SF, Kentucky, super senior
55. Los Angeles Lakers\
Cedric Coward, SF, Washington State, senior
56. Memphis Grizzlies (via Houston)\
Dink Pate, SG/SF, Mexico City Capitanes (G League)
57. Orlando Magic (via Boston)\
Rocco Zikarsky, C, Brisbane (Australia)
58. Cleveland Cavaliers\
Braden Smith, PG, Purdue, junior
59. Houston Rockets (Oklahoma City)\
Johann Grunloh, C, Vechta (Germany)
Note: The New York Knicks forfeited their 2025 second-round pick.
By Jonathan Givony, Jeremy Woo | ESPN, via ESPN