Paul’s 2025 Big Board/Mock Draft 1.0 (1/13)

Conference play has just tipped off in College hoops and that officially means we have entered draft season! The 2025 NBA Draft projects to be one of the deeper and more highly anticipated ones in recent memory. Headlined by Duke star big man Cooper Flagg, Rutgers’ dynamic duo Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, as well as a plethora of international talent. The NBA G-League Ignite folded after last year, and are no longer in the mix as a prep option for 1-and-done top freshmen. This paves way for the NIL era, all the money that state schools can spend, and where the future faces of the NBA would like to play their one year out of High School. With that being said check out volume 1 of my 2025 Big Board, packed with top 15’s at each position, player write-ups, and a mock draft.. I hope you enjoy!

Big Board Top 15’s

POINT GUARDS

Dylan Harper
PG RK: #1, OVR RK: #3
Rutgers (Freshman)
6’6 | 215 lbs | DOB: 3-2-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 20.1 pts, 5.3 reb, 4.4 ast, 35.2% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #4 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– A James Harden level floor general/scoring combo
– Has the tools to be a perennial 25+ ppg guy in the NBA


Boogie Fland
PG RK: #2, OVR RK: #6
Arkansas (Freshman)
6’2 | 175 lbs | DOB: 7-10-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 15.5 pts, 5.8 ast, 3.6 reb, 1.6 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #16 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Has hit clutch jumpers and shown speed and decision making to be a great playmaker


V.J. Edgecombe
PG RK: #3, OVR RK: #8
Baylor (Freshman)
6’5 | 180 lbs | DOB: 7-30-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 12.4 pts, 5.6 reb, 3.1 ast, 2.4 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #3 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Very promising two-way combo guard. but inefficient shooting could cause him to slide a bit


Kasparas Jakučionis
PG RK: #4, OVR RK: #9
Illinois (Freshman)
6’6 | 200 lbs | DOB: 5-29-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 16.4 pts, 5.6 reb, 5.4 ast, 41.4% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– 4-star recruit from Spain
– Perfect plus-sized playmaker, efficient in pick-and-rolls and can fill up the stat sheet outside of scoring


Nolan Traoré
PG RK: #5, OVR RK: #12
Saint-Quentin (France)
6’3 | 175 lbs | DOB: 5-28-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 10.9 pts, 4.6 ast, 1.9 reb, 0.7 stl – LNB

Paul’s Notes:
-An established and smooth passer that needs to work on his jumper
– Holds the tools to be a successful NBA PG, just very young


Jalil Bethea
PG RK: #6, OVR RK: #17
Miami (Freshman)
6’5 | 190 lbs | DOB: 12-20-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 7.1 pts, 1.6 reb, 0.9 ast, 0.7 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #10 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Trending down while struggling a bit to begin. Will likely be playing for a bottom tier ACC team the rest of the way


Jeremiah Fears
PG RK: #7, OVR RK: #21
Oklahoma (Freshman)
6’4 | 182 lbs | DOB: 10-14-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 16.6 pts, 4.3 ast, 3.6 reb, 1.9 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #40 ranked 4-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Sooners’ highest recruit since Trae Young
– Flying up draft boards with his lethal scoring from the perimeter


Labaron Philon
PG RK: #8, OVR RK: #23
Alabama (Freshman)
6’4 | 177 lbs | DOB: 11-24-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 12.1 pts, 4 ast, 3.8 reb, 1.3 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #32 ranked 4-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Decommited from Kansas to join Bama
– Needs to show more consistency shooting, but is a heads up player


Ben Saraf
PG RK: #9, OVR RK: #29
Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
6’5 | 200 lbs | DOB: 4-15-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 12.8 pts, 4.2 ast, 3.1 reb, 1.2 stl – BBL/Euro

Paul’s Notes:
– Smooth, fluid, and never panics as the ball handler of an offense
– Passing and defense headline his game so far at 18


Dink Pate
PG RK: #10, OVR RK: #38
Mexico City Capitanes (G-League)
6’8 | 210 lbs | DOB: 3-10-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 6 GP, 10.2 pts, 5.5 reb, 2 ast

Paul’s Notes:
– Played for Ignite last year but was not eligible for the draft until 2025
– Has athleticism and size to be an athletic floor general


Jase Richardson
PG RK: #11, OVR RK: #45
Michigan State (Freshman)
6’3 | 185 lbs | DOB: 10-16-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 9.5 pts, 2.6 reb, 2.1 ast, 46.4% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #25 ranked 4-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Not the high-flyer that his dad Jason was, but he can shoot and defend at a high clip


Ryan Nembhard
PG RK: #12, OVR RK: #48
Gonzaga (Senior)
6’0 | 180 lbs | DOB: 3-10-03 (21)
24-25 Stats: 11.4 pts, 9.4 ast, 3.2 reb, 1.7 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Has developed into a seasoned floor general/combo shooter who is ready for the league
– Leads all of Div. 1 in APG


Tyrese Proctor
PG RK: #13, OVR RK: #53
Duke (Junior)
6’6 | 183 lbs | DOB: 4-1-04 (20)
24-25 Stats: 11.1 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.2 ast, 41.9% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Has continued his development on the offensive end, but remains a 2nd round option as a defensive combo guard


Tahaad Pettiford
PG RK: #14
Auburn (Freshman)
6’1 | 175 lbs | DOB: 8-4-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 11.3 pts, 2.8 ast, 1.7 reb, 42.1% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #35 ranked 4-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Undersized, but a quick and elusive guard that will probably need some extra time in college


Elliot Cadeau
PG RK: #15
North Carolina (Sophomore)
6’1 | 180 lbs | DOB: 9-4-04 (20)
24-25 Stats: 10.1 pts, 5.9 ast, 2.9 reb, 1.2 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Has developed alongside Ian Jackson and Drake Powell in the UNC backcourt with better shot making


OTHER NOTABLE PG’s IN THE NATION:
Javon Small – West Virginia, Senior
Mark Sears – Alabama, Grad-Senior
Walter Clayton Jr. – Florida, Senior
D.J. Wagner – Arkansas, Sophomore
Wade Taylor IV – Texas A&M, Senior
Jaland Lowe – Pittsburgh, Sophomore
Sean Pedulla – Ole Miss, Senior


SHOOTING GUARDS

Egor Demin
SG RK: #1, OVR RK: #4
BYU (Freshman)
6’9 | 190 lbs | DOB: 3-3-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 11.1 pts, 5.8 ast, 4.2 reb, 1.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– 4-star recruit out of Spain
– Has shown solid defensive, playmaking, and interior scoring skills with legit size and strength


Tre Johnson
SG RK: #2, OVR RK: #7
Texas (Freshman)
6’6 | 190 lbs | DOB: 3-7-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 18.9 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.2 ast, 41.1% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #5 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Much more poised offensively on and off the ball, with size to become a solid enough defender


Joson Sanon
SG RK: #3, OVR RK: #13
Arizona State (Freshman)
6’4 | 195 lbs | DOB: 12-27-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 12.8 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.2 ast, 47.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #23 ranked 4-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Knockdown 3-point shooter and one of the most well rounded offensive wings in the draft


Drake Powell
SG RK: #4, OVR RK: #16
North Carolina (Freshman)
6’6 | 195 lbs | DOB: 9-8-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 7.4 pts, 3.5 reb, 0.8 blk, 39.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #14 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– One of the best and most well rounded wing defenders in the draft


Kam Jones
SG RK: #5, OVR RK: #26
Marquette (Senior)
6’5 | 200 lbs | DOB: 2-25-02 (22)
24-25 Stats: 19.7 pts, 6.4 ast, 4.9 reb, 1.6 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– One of CBB’s most well-rounded scoring prospects with quickness and agility
– A bit undersized but could be a late 1st rounder


Jaxson Robinson
SG RK: #6, OVR RK: #35
Kentucky (Grad-Senior)
6’6 | 192 lbs | DOB: 12-3-02 (22)
24-25 Stats: 12.6 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.8 ast, 0.7 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Followed his coach Mark Pope from BYU to UK
– Talented scorer with NBA size to be a plus-defender, should be a 2nd round lock


Ian Jackson
SG RK: #7, OVR RK: #37
North Carolina (Freshman)
6’4 | 190 lbs | DOB: 2-14-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 15.4 pts, 3.4 reb, 0.8 ast, 42.7% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #7 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Is a smooth scorer and is quickly rising into a 1st rounder as he was inserted into the UNC starting 5


Tyrese Hunter
SG RK: #8, OVR RK: #43
Memphis (Senior)
6’0 | 180 lbs | DOB: 8-11-03 (21)
24-25 Stats: 15.1 pts, 4.3 reb, 3.1 ast, 43.7% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Texas
– Is a bit undersized, and for that, he won’t be much more than a 2nd round pick. Incredible offensive skills


Matthew Murrell
SG RK: #9, OVR RK: #49
Ole Miss (Grad-Senior)
6’4 | 205 lbs | DOB: 12-19-01 (23)
24-25 Stats: 11.5 pts, 3.3 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Solid two-way wing, having a bit of a down year btu remains an NBA talent


Koby Brea
SG RK: #10, OVR RK: #50
Kentucky (Grad-Senior)
6’7 | 215 lbs | DOB: 11-6-02 (22)
24-25 Stats: 11.7 pts, 3.3 reb, 0.9 ast, 48% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Grad transfer from Dayton
– Likely the best pure shooter in this draft, making him a lock to get picked if he doesn’t dip


Noah Penda
SG RK: #11, OVR RK: #54
Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France)
6’8 | 225 lbs | DOB: 1-7-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 9.6 pts, 5.4 reb, 1.6 stl, 1.2 blk – Jeep Elite

Paul’s Notes:
– Is quickly moving up draft boards with proven shot making and defensive instincts
– Positionless and can play 1-4


R.J. Luis Jr.
SG RK: #12, OVR RK: #58
St. John’s (Junior)
6’7 | 215 lbs | DOB: 11-27-02 (22)
24-25 Stats: 17.4 pts, 6.6 reb, 2.4 ast, 1.6 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Shows spurts of athleticism and NBA potential as an above the rim finisher
– Will need a senior year to be a true prospect


K.J. Lewis
SG RK: #13
Arizona (Sophomore)
6’4 | 205 lbs | DOB: 8-3-04 (20)
24-25 Stats: 10.6 pts, 4.3 reb, 2.7 ast, 1.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Still needs to develop on the offensive end but remains a 2nd round prospect if he comes out


Chaz Lanier
SG RK: #14
Tennessee (Grad-Senior)
6’4 | 199 lbs | DOB: 12-19-01 (23)
24-25 Stats: 19 pts, 3.3 reb, 1.3 stl, 43.7% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Grad transfer from North Florida
– One of the best pure scorers in college, and may begin to rise on draft charts


Hunter Sallis
SG RK: #15
Wake Forest (Senior)
6’5 | 185 lbs | DOB: 3-26-03 (21)
24-25 Stats: 18.6 pts, 4.1 reb, 3.1 ast, 1.4 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Is an all-around talented scorer and has become much more of a solidified 2nd rounder


OTHER NOTABLE SG’s IN THE NATION:
Zeke Mayo – Kansas, Senior
P.J. Haggerty – Memphis, Sophomore
Xaivian Lee – Princeton, Junior
Caleb Love – Arizona, Grad-Senior
Isaiah Evans – Duke, Freshman
Wooga Poplar – Villanova, Senior
R.J. Davis – North Carolina, Grad-Senior


SMALL FORWARDS

Ace Bailey
SF RK: #1, OVR RK: #2
Rutgers (Freshman)
6’10 | 200 lbs | DOB: 8-13-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 18.9 pts, 7.6 reb, 1.2 blk, 35.3% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #2 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Can do a little bit of everything with a KD-level wingspan and shooting touch at 6’10
– Makings to be a two-way phenom in the NBA


Liam McNeeley
SF RK: #2, OVR RK: #10
UConn (Freshman)
6’7 | 210 lbs | DOB: 10-10-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 13.6 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.6 ast, 37.9% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #9 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– His shooting and offensive IQ headline his game, while his defensive capabilities need some improving


Kon Knueppel
SF RK: #3, OVR RK: #14
Duke (Freshman)
6’7 | 217 lbs | DOB: 8-3-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 12.7 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.8 ast, 35.4% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #19 ranked 4-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Has the ability to be a point forward in the NBA, with solid passing/playmaking skills and knockdown shooting


Will Riley
SF RK: #4, OVR RK: #24
Illinois (Freshman)
6’8 | 180 lbs | DOB: 2-10-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 10.9 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.7 ast, 0.3 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #12 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Re-classified from HS Class of 2025
– Has shown his age with inconsistent play, put possess size and potential to be a great driving scorer


Noa Essengue
SF RK: #5, OVR RK: #27
Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
6’8 | 194 lbs | DOB: 12-18-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 10 pts, 4.5 reb, 1.2 ast, 0.9 stl – BBL/Euro

Paul’s Notes:
– Has the tools to be a reliable defensive wing in the league, while he looks to develop his jumper and all around offense


Tucker DeVries
SF RK: #6, OVR RK: #30
West Virginia (Grad-Senior)
6’7 | 220 lbs | DOB: 12-7-02 (22)
24-25 Stats: 14.9 pts, 4.9 reb, 1.8 stl, 47.3% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Grad transfer from Drake
– High basketball IQ with a build to be a brute force in the paint


Carter Bryant
SF RK: #7, OVR RK: #33
Arizona (Freshman)
6’8 | 220 lbs | DOB: 11-26-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 5.4 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.2 ast, 1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #20 ranked 4-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Hasn’t played a ton with Arizona’s forward heavy roster, but has athleticism to command 1st round looks


Alex Karaban
SF RK: #8, OVR RK: #34
UConn (Junior)
6’8 | 225 lbs | DOB: 11-11-02 (22)
24-25 Stats: 16.1 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.7 blk, 43% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– One of the better plus sized wing 3-and-D options in the draft
– Plenty of college proof to show he can be a late 1st round talent


Nique Clifford
SF RK: #9, OVR RK: #39
Colorado State (Grad-Senior)
6’6 | 200 lbs | DOB: 2-9-02 (22)
24-25 Stats: 16.9 pts, 9.9 reb, 3.7 ast, 39% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– High energy, defensive-minded wing with NBA size and ability to develop offensively


Andrej Stojaković
SF RK: #10, OVR RK: #44
California (Sophomore)
6’7 | 205 lbs | DOB: 8-17-04 (20)
24-25 Stats: 20.3 pts, 4.3 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.1 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Stanford
– Talented scorer and shooter with legitimate size. Serviceable bench piece in the NBA


Jamir Watkins
SF RK: #11, OVR RK: #46
Florida State (Senior)
6’7 | 210 lbs | DOB: 7-6-01 (23)
24-25 Stats: 18.2 pts, 4.4 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.4 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Solid 3-and-D wing with physical size
– 2nd round talent


Hugo González
SF RK: #12, OVR RK: #51
Real Madrid (Spain)
6’6 | 207 lbs | DOB: 2-5-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 2.8 pts, 1.7 reb, 0.6 ast, 0.3 blk – ACB/Euro

Paul’s Notes:
– Despite playing limited minutes for famed Real Madrid, his size and playmaking skills are making him a quick riser in the eyes of scouts


Dailyn Swain
SF RK: #13
Xavier (Sophomore)
6’8 | 220 lbs | DOB: 7-15-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 9.4 pts, 4.9 reb, 1.9 ast, 1.6 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– While known for his defense, will need extra years of college to fully round out his identity


Payton Sandfort
SF RK: #14
Iowa (Senior)
6’8 | 215 lbs | DOB: 7-12-02 (22)
24-25 Stats: 16.9 pts, 5.8 reb, 3.3 ast, 35.2% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– 3-and-D late 2nd round option with ready-to-play talent for an NBA team on a 2-way deal


Alex Toohey
SF RK: #15
Sydney Kings (Australia)
6’7 | 205 lbs | DOB: 5-5-04 (20)
24-25 Stats: 12.1 pts, 3.9 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.4 stl – NBL

Paul’s Notes:
– Has talent to be a future wing in the NBA, the development may not be enough just yet


OTHER NOTABLE SF’s IN THE NATION:
Milan Momcilovic – Iowa State, Sophomore
Adama-Alpha Bal – Santa Clara, Senior
Tyon Grant-Foster – Grand Canyon, Grad-Senior
Dillon Mitchell – Cincinnati, Junior
Miles Byrd – San Diego State, Sophomore


POWER FORWARDS

Cooper Flagg
PF RK: #1, OVR RK: #1
Duke (Freshman)
6’9 | 205 lbs | DOB: 12-21-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 19.1 pts, 8.3 reb, 3.9 ast, 1.6 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #1 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– An all-around star and the best prospect since Wemby in 2023
– Can be an immediate NBA all-star as a smooth ball handler, shot creator, and defensive force


Asa Newell
PF RK: #2, OVR RK: #5
Georgia (Freshman)
6’11 | 220 lbs | DOB: 10-5-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 15.4 pts, 6.8 reb, 1.2 blk, 1.1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #13 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Has an uncanny touch on offense in the paint and will look to develop his 3-point consistency


J.T. Toppin
PF RK: #3, OVR RK: #18
Texas Tech (Sophomore)
6’9 | 225 lbs | DOB: 6-14-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 17.3 pts, 9.1 reb, 1.5 blk, 1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from New Mexico
– Putting up video game numbers as the Red Raiders’ star scorer and rebounder
– Showing NBA level skill on and off the ball


Collin Murray-Boyles
PF RK: #4, OVR RK: #19
South Carolina (Sophomore)
6’7 | 245 lbs | DOB: 6-10-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 15.8 pts, 9.1 reb, 2.1 ast, 1.3 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– He’s a gritty interior force, a little undersized, but still holds 1st round skills
– Has a big chance to prove himself in a tough Conference play schedule


Kanon Catchings
PF RK: #5, OVR RK: #22
BYU (Freshman)
6’9 | 190 lbs | DOB: 8-10-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 9.9 pts, 3.3 reb, 1.2 ast, 0.7 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– #37 ranked 4-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Needs to add a little more strength in the paint, but remains an intriguing project prospect


Mackenzie Mgbako
PF RK: #6, OVR RK: #31
Indiana (Sophomore)
6’9 | 222 lbs | DOB: 11-18-04 (20)
24-25 Stats: 12.8 pts, 4.8 reb, 0.5 blk, 37.8% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– His numbers don’t tell the whole story with how many bigs are clogging the paint at IU
– Has developed into a more consistent offensive threat


Johni Broome
PF RK: #7, OVR RK: #36
Auburn (Grad-Senior)
6’10 | 240 lbs | DOB: 7-19-02 (22)
24-25 Stats: 17.9 pts, 10.7 reb, 3.3 ast, 2.7 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Has gotten better and better as every year goes on
– Should be a 2nd round lock as an NBA sized paint presence who can stretch the floor with his athleticism
– Facing a lengthy absence with an ankle injury


Adou Thiero
PF RK: #8, OVR RK: #40
Arkansas (Junior)
6’8 | 220 lbs | DOB: 5-8-04 (20)
24-25 Stats: 16.9 pts, 5.7 reb, 2.1 ast, 1.9 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Kentucky
– Has a much improved offensive game to compliment his defensive versatility


Rasheer Fleming
PF RK: #9, OVR RK: #47
St. Joseph’s (Junior)
6’9 | 240 lbs | DOB: 7-10-04 (20)
24-25 Stats: 16.1 pts, 9.1 reb, 1.8 stl, 44.2% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Can shoot, defend the paint, and rebound with legitimate NBA size
– Could be a steal in the 2nd round


Kwame Evans Jr.
PF RK: #10, OVR RK: #52
Oregon (Sophomore)
6’9 | 220 lbs | DOB: 8-2-04 (20)
24-25 Stats: 6.8 pts, 4.4 reb, 0.9 ast, 0.4 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Former top freshman, has developed a bit as a bruising big while coming off little playing time as a freshman.
– Still has an undefined game


Grant Nelson
PF RK: #11, OVR RK: #55
Alabama (Grad-Senior)
6’11 | 230 lbs | DOB: 3-18-02 (22)
24-25 Stats: 12.2 pts, 8.6 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.3 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Good offensive instincts, but his athleticism and defense will keep scouts away from him until the late 2nd round


K.J. Adams Jr.
PF RK: #12, OVR RK: #56
Kansas (Senior)
6’7 | 235 lbs | DOB: 4-18-02 (22)
24-25 Stats: 8.5 pts, 4.5 reb, 2.2 ast, 1 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– He may never develop much of an offensive game, but his defensive instincts are NBA caliber as a bench piece


Norchad Omier
PF RK: #13, OVR RK: #59
Baylor (Grad-Senior)
6’7 | 240 lbs | DOB: 8-28-01 (23)
24-25 Stats: 15.9 pts, 10.6 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Grad transfer from Miami
– A bit undersized as a back-to-basket big man, but should garner interest as a 2nd round incoming 24-year-old


Coleman Hawkins
PF RK: #14
Kansas State (Grad-Senior)
6’10 | 230 lbs | DOB: 12-10-01 (23)
24-25 Stats: 10.5 pts, 7 reb, 3.9 ast, 2.2 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Grad transfer from Illinois
– Received a hefty NIL package to join KSU, but is probably not much more than a back end 2nd round big man


Donnie Freeman
PF RK: #15
Syracuse (Freshman)
6’9 | 205 lbs | DOB: 8-14-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 13.4 pts, 7.9 reb, 1.4 ast, 0.4 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– #6 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– The skilled Bahaman big man has been overshadowed by the Orange’s horrible play to start
– Could rise up ranks, but looks more like a sophomore transfer next season


OTHER NOTABLE PF’s IN THE NATION:
Clifford Omoruyi – Alabama, Grad-Senior
Jarin Stevenson – Alabama, Sophomore
Eric Dixon – Villanova, Grad-Senior
Andrew Carr – Kentucky, Junior


CENTERS

Khaman Maluach
C RK: #1, OVR RK: #11
Duke (Freshman)
7’2 | 250 lbs | DOB: 9-14-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 8.8 pts, 5.9 reb, 1.1 blk, 79.1% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– 5-star recruit from South Sudan
– Extreme athleticism, size, and versatility to be an NBA star big man


Ryan Kalkbrenner
C RK: #2, OVR RK: #15
Creighton (Grad-Senior)
7’1 | 270 lbs | DOB: 1-17-02 (22)
24-25 Stats: 17.7 pts, 8.1 reb, 2.7 blk, 66.7% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– A shot blocking machine and a seasoned veteran at this point of his college career
– Can’t imagine him falling out of the 1st round. Can be an immediate starting C in the NBA


Derik Queen
C RK: #3, OVR RK: #20
Maryland (Freshman)
6’10 | 246 lbs | DOB: 12-27-04 (20)
24-25 Stats: 15.5 pts, 7.8 reb, 1.3 stl, 1 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– #8 ranked 5-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– Has a bit of an old school big feel, with a limited outside shot
– Is talented enough to develop on the defensive end


Michael Ružić
C RK: #4, OVR RK: #25
Joventut Badalona (Spain)
6’10 | 220 lbs | DOB: 10-4-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 8 GP, 4.4 pts, 2.4 reb, 0.6 blk – ACB/Cup

Paul’s Notes:
– A very raw and young big man who is still developing an identity
– May be more of a 2026 draft pick


Maxime Raynaud
C RK: #5, OVR RK: #28
Stanford (Senior)
7’1 | 250 lbs | DOB: 4-7-03 (21)
24-25 Stats: 20.9 pts, 11.5 reb, 1.8 ast, 35.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Can spread the floor with elite size and rebounding skills
– An all-around talented offensive big man


Zvonimir Ivišić
C RK: #6, OVR RK: #32
Arkansas (Sophomore)
7’2 | 245 lbs | DOB: 8-9-03 (21)
24-25 Stats: 7.3 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.9 blk, 43.8% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Kentucky
– Is still a work in progress, getting benched at times despite having solid offensive versatility to stretch the floor


Rocco Zikarsky
C RK: #7, OVR RK: #41
Brisbane Bullets (Australia)
7’3 | 227 lbs | DOB: 7-11-06 (18)
24-25 Stats: 4.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 0.7 blk, 0.3 stl – NBL

Paul’s Notes:
– Powerful big that can make an impact in the NBA, but similarly is still a raw prospect


Danny Wolf
C RK: #8, OVR RK: #42
Michigan (Junior)
7’0 | 250 lbs | DOB: 5-5-04 (20)
24-25 Stats: 12.5 pts, 10.2 reb, 3.9 ast, 1.7 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Yale
– Fills the stat sheet as a passer, rebounder, and back-to-basket scorer


Thomas Sorber
C RK: #9, OVR RK: #57
Georgetown (Freshman)
6’10 | 255 lbs | DOB: 12-25-05 (19)
24-25 Stats: 14.8 pts, 8.5 reb, 2.6 ast, 2.4 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– #56 ranked 4-star recruit in the nation (ESPN)
– A smooth interior force with athleticism
– Has potential to be a 1st rounder in 2026 or 2027


Baba Miller
C RK: #10
Florida Atlantic (Junior)
6’11 | 215 lbs | DOB: 2-7-04 (20)
24-25 Stats: 11.4 pts, 7.2 reb, 1.7 blk, 38.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Florida State
– The A10 is more his speed, with a developed jumper
– Will need another year to even play overseas


Tomislav Ivišić
C RK: #11
Illinois (Freshman)
7’1 | 230 lbs | DOB: 8-9-03 (21)
24-25 Stats: 12.8 pts, 8.6 reb, 1.3 blk, 35.8% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Twin brother of Zvonimir
– A bit of a raw prospect similar to his brother
– May need a few years in college to hone his skills


Aaron Bradshaw
C RK: #12
Ohio State (Sophomore)
7’1 | 215 lbs | DOB: 11-16-03 (21)
24-25 Stats: 8 pts, 3.7 reb, 1 blk, 0.8 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Kentucky
– Despite being a high prospect, he’s had trouble staying on the court and making any impact


Hunter Dickinson
C RK: #13
Kansas (Grad-Senior)
7’2 | 265 lbs | DOB: 11-25-00 (24)
24-25 Stats: 15.8 pts, 10.5 reb, 2.4 ast, 1.5 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Doesn’t align perfectly with the prototypical NBA big man, but the 6-year C should find a shot as an undrafted two-way


Vlad Goldin
C RK: #14
Michigan (Grad-Senior)
7’1 | 250 lbs | DOB: 5-12-01 (23)
24-25 Stats: 15.2 pts, 5.8 reb, 1.8 blk, 68.3% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– Grad transfer from Florida Atlantic
– Followed Dusty May to the Wolverines as a plus-sized interior force defensively


Robbie Avila
C RK: #15
St. Louis (Junior)
6’10 | 240 lbs | DOB: 9-10-03 (21)
24-25 Stats: 17.8 pts, 6.3 reb, 4.7 ast, 37.1% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Indiana State
– Fun and awkward looking play style
– Definitely will need to be a 4 year guy in school


OTHER NOTABLE C’s IN THE NATION:
Great Osobor – Washington, Senior
Jayden Quaintance – Arizona State, Freshman
Efton Reid III – Wake Forest, Senior
Flory Bidunga – Kansas, Freshman


MOCK DRAFT 1.0

*Draft order is generated through a lottery simulator on Tankathon.com

1st Round

1. Houston Rockets (via Phoenix Suns)
Cooper Flagg, PF, Duke (FR.)

2. Washington Wizards
Ace Bailey, SF, Rutgers (FR.)

3. New Orleans Pelicans
Dylan Harper, PG, Rutgers (FR.)

4. Philadelphia 76ers
Egor Demin, SG, BYU (FR.)

5. Charlotte Hornets
Asa Newell, PF, Georgia (FR.)

6. Toronto Raptors
Boogie Fland, PG, Arkansas (FR.)

7. Utah Jazz
V.J. Edgecombe, PG, Baylor (FR.)

8. Portland Trail Blazers
Liam McNeeley, SF, UConn (FR.)

9. Brooklyn Nets
Kasparus Jakucionis, PG, Illinois (FR.)

10. Chicago Bulls
Tre Johnson, SG, Texas (FR.)

11. Sacramento Kings
Khaman Maluach, C, Duke (FR.)

12. Detroit Pistons
Ryan Kalkbrenner, C, Creighton (Grad-SR.)

13. Utah Jazz (via Minnesota Timberwolves)
Kon Knueppel, SF, Duke (FR.)

14. Golden State Warriors
Joson Sanon, SG, Arizona State (FR.)

15. San Antonio Spurs (via Atlanta Hawks)
J.T. Toppin, SF/PF, Texas Tech (SO.)

16. Indiana Pacers
Will Riley, SF, Illinois (FR.)

17. San Antonio Spurs
Nolan Traoré, PG, France

18. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Miami Heat)
Drake Powell, SG, North Carolina (FR.)

19. Brooklyn Nets (via Milwaukee Bucks)
Derik Queen, C, Maryland (FR.)

20. Orlando Magic
Jeremiah Fears, PG, Oklahoma (FR.)

21. Dallas Mavericks
Collin Murray-Boyles, PF, South Carolina (SO.)

22. Atlanta Hawks (via Los Angeles Lakers)
Jalil Bethea, PG, Miami (FR.)

23. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Los Angeles Clippers)
Kam Jones, SG, Marquette (SR.)

24. Orlando Magic (via Denver Nuggets)
Ian Jackson, SG, North Carolina (FR.)

25. Memphis Grizzlies
Ben Saraf, PG, Israel

26. Brooklyn Nets (via Houston Rockets)
Noa Essengue, SF, France

27. Brooklyn Nets (via New York Knicks)
Labaron Philon, PG, Alabama (FR.)

28. Boston Celtics
Kanon Catchings, PF, BYU (FR.)

29. Los Angeles Clippers (via Oklahoma City Thunder)
Michael Ruzić, C, Croatia

30. Utah Jazz (via Cleveland Cavaliers)
Maxime Raynaud, C, Stanford (SR.)

2nd Round

31. Boston Celtics (via Washington Wizards)
Tucker DeVries, SF, West Virginia (SR.)

32. Charlotte Hornets (via New Orleans Pelicans)
Mackenzie Mgbako, PF/C, Indiana (SO.)

33. Charlotte Hornets
Jaxson Robinson, SG, Kentucky (Grad-SR.)

34. Detroit Pistons (via Toronto Raptors)
Alex Karaban, SF, UConn (JR.)

35. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Utah Jazz)
Carter Bryant, SF, Arizona (FR.)

36. Toronto Raptors (via Portland Trail Blazers)
Rocco Zikarsky, C, Australia

37. Brooklyn Nets
Andrej Stojakovic, SF, California (SO.)

38. Dallas Mavericks (via Philadelphia 76ers)
Johni Broome, PF, Auburn (Grad-SR.)

39. Washington Wizards (via Phoenix Suns)
Danny Wolf, C, Michigan (JR.)

40. San Antonio Spurs (via Chicago Bulls)
Dink Pate, PG, G-League

41. Chicago Bulls (via Sacramento Kings)
Koby Brea, SG, Kentucky (Grad-SR.)

42. Washington Wizards (via Detroit Pistons)
Nique Clifford, SF, Colorado State (Grad-SR.)

43. Indiana Pacers
Jase Richardson, PG/SG, Michigan State (FR.)

44. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Atlanta Hawks)
Adou Thiero, PF, Arkansas (JR.)

45. Atlanta Hawks (via Minnesota Timberwolves)
Rasheer Fleming, PF, St. Joseph’s (JR.)

46. San Antonio Spurs
K.J. Adams Jr., SF/PF, Kansas (SR.)

47. Washington Wizards (via Golden State Warriors)
Ryan Nembhard, PG, Gonzaga (SR.)

48. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Minnesota Timberwolves)
Tyrese Hunter, SG, Memphis (SR.)

49. Golden State Warriors (via Miami Heat)
Zvonimir Ivišić, C, Arkansas (SO.)

50. Orlando Magic
Jamir Watkins, SF, Florida State (SR.)

51. Los Angeles Lakers (via Los Angeles Clippers)
Chaz Lanier, SG, Tennessee (Grad-SR.)

52. Los Angeles Lakers
Matthew Murrell, SG, Ole Miss (Grad-SR.)

53. Dallas Mavericks
Hugo Gonzalez, SF, Spain

54. Charlotte Hornets (via Denver Nuggets)
Tyrese Proctor, PG, Duke (JR.)

55. New York Knicks (via Memphis Grizzlies)
Kwame Evans Jr., PF, Oregon (SO.)

56. Memphis Grizzlies (via Houston Rockets)
Grant Nelson, PF, Alabama (Grad-SR.)

57. Orlando Magic (via Boston Celtics)
Thomas Sorber, C, Georgetown (FR.)

58. Houston Rockets (via Oklahoma City Thunder)
Payton Sandfort, SF, Iowa (SR.)

59. Cleveland Cavaliers
Norchad Omier, PF, Baylor (Grad-SR.)

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