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The 2025 NBA draft class is shaping up to be a strong one, with a number of talented prospects vying for attention. As the college basketball season gets underway, ESPN draft analysts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo take a closer look at the top 25 prospects in the class.
Leading the way is Cooper Flagg, a 6-9 small forward from Duke who has already impressed with his versatility and defensive prowess. Right behind him is Airious “Ace” Bailey, a 6-10 shooting guard from Rutgers who boasts a strong combination of size, athleticism, and shooting ability.
Rounding out the top three is Dylan Harper, a 6-6 point guard from Rutgers who has shown impressive vision and playmaking ability. Other top prospects include VJ Edgecombe, a 6-5 shooting guard from Baylor; Nolan Traore, a 6-5 point guard from Saint-Quentin; and Kon Knueppel, a 6-7 shooting guard from Duke.
The rest of the top 25 is filled out with a mix of college freshmen and international prospects, including players like Drake Powell from North Carolina, Egor Demin from BYU, and Kasparas Jakucionis from Illinois. These players will be closely watched throughout the season as they look to establish themselves as top prospects for the 2025 draft.
Here is the full top 25:
1. Cooper Flagg, SF/PF, Duke
2. Airious “Ace” Bailey, SG/SF, Rutgers
3. Dylan Harper, PG/SG, Rutgers
4. VJ Edgecombe, SG, Baylor
5. Nolan Traore, PG, Saint-Quentin
6. Kon Knueppel, SG/SF, Duke
7. Drake Powell, SG/SF, North Carolina
8. Egor Demin, SG/SF, BYU
9. Kasparas Jakucionis, PG, Illinois
10. Liam McNeeley, SG/SF, UConn
11. Carter Bryant, SF/PF, Arizona
12. Tre Johnson, SG, Texas
13. Motiejus Krivas, C, Arizona
14. Noa Essengue, PF, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
15. Derrion Reid, SF/PF, Alabama
16. Ben Saraf, PG/SG, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
17. Michael Ruzic, PF, Joventut (Spain)
18. Jalil Bethea, SG, Miami
19. Will Riley, SG/SF, Illinois
20. Kanon Catchings, SF/PF, BYU
21. Rocco Zikarsky, C, Brisbane (Australia)
22. Derik Queen, C, Maryland
23. Donnie Freeman, PF, Syracuse
24. Ian Jackson, SG, North Carolina
25. Tyrese Proctor, PG, Duke
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