We’re just a few weeks away from March Madness, and plenty of big-name prospects are finally going to be seen on the national stage by millions. While pundits often call the 2025 draft class the “Cooper Flagg lottery,” there are quite a number of young college ballers and international players who may also end up as NBA stars not too long from now.

Without further ado, this is the 2025 NBA first-round mock draft for all 30 picks 2.0.

Which prospects will go to your team in the 2025 NBA draft?

1. Washington Wizards – F Cooper Flagg (Duke)

The 6 foot 9 do-it-all forward can score the ball, defend at a high level, and shoot it from outside. If it weren’t for the age restriction in the NBA when it comes to incoming draftees, Flagg would have been the top overall pick in the 2024 draft. He is widely perceived as a generational talent by most scouts.

Comparison: Scottie Pippen + Andre Kirilenko

2. New Orleans Pelicans – G Dylan Harper (Rutgers)

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Harper has a good feel for the game and can score easily on three levels. He is projected to be a big-time scorer in the NBA. While his athleticism won’t pop off the charts, he knows how to use his body to draw contact and head to the free-throw line. Harper has a strong upper body frame, and he knows how to use it to his advantage when it comes to scoring the ball.

3. Utah Jazz – F Ace Bailey (Rutgers)

Due to his insane athleticism, the 6 foot 9 Bailey can drive to the basket and finish through contact. He has a decent outside game but tends to fall in love with his jump shot from time to time. Bailey is projected as one of the best athletes in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Comparison: Tracy McGrady Lite

4. Charlotte Hornets – G/F VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)

Edgecombe is quickly climbing the draft boards due to his tremendous season at Baylor. He is an above-the-rim athlete and has an explosive first step. His shot needs some work, but that’s not a concern once he reaches the NBA, as that should be deemed an easy fix.

Comparison: Victor Oladipo

5. Toronto Raptors – G Tre Johnson (Texas)

Tre Johnson is one of the best scorers in college, and it’s not hard to see his game translate well into the NBA. He thrives on isolation plays and uses his elite ball-handling skills to create separation from his defender. While Johnson is not a super athlete, he knows how to work around his limitations in order to score the ball at a high rate.

Comparison: Joe Johnson

6. Philadelphia 76ers – F Asa Newell (Georgia)

Newell has truly convinced scouts that he should be considered as one of the top five picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. He impressed during his freshman year in Georgia due to his relentless hustle and activity around the basket. He can stretch the floor, runs extremely well for a big man, and has a high motor.

Comparison: Bigger Shawn Marion

7. Brooklyn Nets – G Egor Demin (BYU)

A 6 foot 9 point guard, Egor Demin sees the floor well due to his size. He knows when to attack the basket or pull up for a jumper. He has displayed tremendous improvement in BYU as their lead guard. Don’t be shocked if his name gets more traction toward the top-five spot in June.

Comparison: Taller Josh Giddey

8. Chicago Bulls – F Liam McNeeley (Connecticut)

Scouts are convinced that McNeeley has the tools to become a very good player in the league due to his high basketball IQ and shooting skills. He knows how to read the defense and react to it. McNeeley is one of the best shooters in college basketball and one of the most efficient cutters to the basket.

Comparison: Dan Majerle

9. Portland Trail Blazers – G/F Kon Knueppel (Duke)

Another Duke freshman is bound to be selected in the lottery, and it’s none other than Kon Knueppel. The 6 foot 6 guard/forward is a knockdown shooter and a very good cutter for his size. He doesn’t force his shots and is projected to become a very good team player at the professional level.

Comparison: Taller JJ Redick

10. San Antonio Spurs – C Derik Queen (Maryland)

Queen may not wow you with his athleticism, but he has a great vision at the center spot. He is a double-double machine and can provide any team with buckets down low. Queen does have a good jumper that extends beyond the three-point line and should benefit from playing in the NBA due to having more opening space on the floor compared to college.

Comparison: Al Jefferson

11. Miami Heat – C Khaman Maluach (Duke)

One of the tallest prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft class, the 7-foot-2 Maluach runs the floor well and is a dependable rim defender. While his game is extremely raw, his 9-foot-8 standing reach should help him transition from college ball to the NBA without much issue.

Comparison: Derrick Lively

12. Houston Rockets (from Phoenix) – G Ian Jackson (North Carolina)

Jackson shot up in most draft boards due to his steady improvement in North Carolina. He is an elite athlete on both ends of the court with a developing three-point shot in his arsenal. Jackson is lightning quick at 6 foot 5 and wouldn’t mind attacking the rim on transition.

Comparison: Ja Morant Lite

13. Atlanta Hawks (from Sacramento) – G Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois)

Jakucionis is a streaky shooter who can quickly get hot whenever his shots are falling. At 6 foot 5, he primarily plays the point guard position for Illinois this season. He has shown some exceptional leadership skills on the court and could impact both ends of the court with his basketball IQ.

Comparison: Bogdan Bogdanovic

14. Miami Heat (from Golden State) – F Noa Essengue (France)

Essengue is a long combo forward with a developing game. While his game is extremely raw, his hustle and athleticism could impact games whenever he is on the floor. He is at best when attacking the basket but won’t hesitate to pull up for a jumper when he’s open. Essengue is one of the youngest players in the 2025 NBA Draft class.

Comparison: Jabari Smith Jr.

15. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta) – G Ben Saraf (Israel)

At 6 foot 6, Ben Saraf is a good finisher around the rim. He knows how to draw contact and go to the free-throw line. He can play both guard positions and has displayed good point guard instincts throughout his young career. Saraf’s biggest weakness is shooting behind the ark.

Comparison: Goran Dragic

16. Orlando Magic – G/F Hugo Gonzales (Spain)

Gonzales is a slasher with a decent shot that extends beyond the three-point line. At the NBA level, he can play either the shooting guard or the small forward position. Gonzales is sneakily athletic and has no problem finishing above the rim.

Comparison: Christian Braun

17. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit) – G Nolan Traore (France)

One of the quickest guys from Europe, Traore is an elite ball handler with a smooth pop-up jump shot from the perimeter. He knows how to use his quickness to get by his defenders and finish below the basket.

Comparison: Tony Parker Lite

18. Dallas Mavericks – G Boogie Fland (Arkansas)

Quick and shifty, Gland is one of the best point guard prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft. He knows how to control the pace of a game and has displayed lead guard qualities during his time with Arkansas. He may miss the remainder of the season due to a thumb injury, but that should not affect his draft stock moving forward.

Comparison: Dennis Schroder

19. Brooklyn Nets (from Milwaukee) – F Collin Murray-Boyles (South Carolina)

Murray-Boyles is one of the most impressive athletes in college this season. While a bit undersized at the power forward spot, the 6 foot 7 Murray-Boyles makes it up with his athleticism and motor on both sides of the court. He is a very good cutter and finishes well around the basket.

Comparison: Scottie Barnes

20. Utah Jazz (from Minnesota) – G/F Will Riley (Illinois)

While Riley’s draft stock has been all over the place when we compare it to other 2025 NBA mock drafts, there’s a good chance that he’ll be selected around the 15 to 20 range. Riley is a very good scorer on all three levels. He knows how to create a separation from his defender to launch his shots.

Comparison: Zaccharie Risacher

21. Indiana Pacers – G Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma)

Fears draft stock has moved up in recent weeks due to his stellar play in Oklahoma. The 6 foot 4 Fears has displayed his prowess as a lead guard capable of running his team’s offense on a nightly basis. He’s a good slasher to the basket and draws a lot of fouls from unsuspecting defenders.

Comparison: Devin Booker Lite

22. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LA Clippers) – F/C Johni Broome (Auburn)

One of the oldest prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft, Broome fits the mold of being a very good role player at the professional level. He has an NBA-ready body that he uses well to grab rebounds and do all the dirty work around the basket.

Comparison: Carlos Boozer

23. Atlanta Hawks (from LA Lakers) – F J.T. Toppin (Texas Tech)

Toppin vastly improved during his sophomore season with Texas Tech. While not projected to become a scorer at the next level, his nonstop motor and knack for crashing the boards should help him in his NBA journey. He’s projected to be a very good defender at the NBA level.

Comparison: Ryan Dunn

24. Brooklyn Nets (from Rockets) – C Rasheer Fleming (St Josephs)

Fleming is a 6 foot 9, 240-pound athlete with a decent shot at the three-point line, good athleticism to roll into the lane, and the ability to finish at the top of the rim. He has an NBA-ready body and could see some significant minutes for any team next season.

Comparison: Antonio Davis

25. Orlando Magic (from Nuggets) – C Thomas Sorber (Georgetown)

Sorber is a 6 foot 10 big man who has the ability to impact both ends of the floor. He is a very good rebounder for his size and does all the dirty work around the basket. Sorber also has an efficient shot in the mid-range.

Comparison: Bigger Rui Hachimura

26. Washington Wizards (from Memphis) – F Carter Bryant (Arizona)

While Bryant isn’t getting big minutes with Arizona, scouts are convinced that his play is better suited at the NBA level. He is a big wing with a strong upper body. Bryant has the tools to become an elite wing at the pros. He is considered one of the possible steals in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Comparison: De’Andre Hunter

27. Brooklyn Nets (from New York) – G K.J. Lewis (Arizona)

Lewis has an NBA-ready body and can score at all three levels. He knows how to draw fouls and go to the free-throw line. However, to further his improvement at the professional level, he needs to improve his slow release of his jump shot.

Comparison: Moses Moody

28. Boston Celtics – G Kam Jones (Marquette)

Jones’s game is much more polished compared to other prospects due to his age. He has displayed the maturity and leadership needed to steer Marquette into wins. Jones is a very good rebounder for his size.

Comparison: Lance Stephenson

29. Los Angeles Clippers (from Oklahoma City) – C Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton)

The only knock on Kalkbrenner is that he’s 23 years old. Other than that, he’s one of the best big men in college basketball. He’s automatic around the basket due to his 7-foot-1 frame. Can he be effective in the NBA? We’ll know more in a few months.

Comparison: Nets Brook Lopez

30. Phoenix Suns (from Cleveland) – G Miles Byrd (San Diego State)

At 6 foot 7, Byrd has the size and the shooting ability to find a nice role in the pros. He’s a standout athlete and a willing on-ball defender. Don’t be surprised if his name gets called within the 15 to 20 range in the 2025 NBA Draft.