“2025 NBA Draft: Early Projections and Top College Prospects to Watch”

The 2024-25 men’s college basketball season has begun, and many of the top prospects are taking center stage to showcase their skills and build their‍ cases ahead of the 2025 NBA⁣ draft.‍

While the ‌draft is still seven months away, we’ve been closely monitoring these players for some time. From Duke’s Cooper Flagg to Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe and Rutgers’ freshman duo of Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, this year’s draft class boasts impressive depth and talent.

Flagg will make his highly ⁢anticipated prime-time debut Tuesday as the Blue Devils face off against Kentucky in the Champions Classic (9‍ p.m.‍ ET, ESPN), setting up one of the season’s most⁢ anticipated nonconference games. It also marks the first marquee ​game for Wildcats coach Mark Pope, who stepped in to replace John Calipari (who moved over to Arkansas).

With the NBA ⁤nearing the 10-game mark in its regular season, ESPN draft ⁢experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo are turning​ to their extensive scouting experience and exclusive insights from league executives to inform their latest mock draft. ⁣They meticulously ​assign prospects to teams based on the most current information available, using ESPN’s BPI forecast—which predicts each team’s performance for the remainder of the season—to establish a first-round order. This order reflects ‌picks owed or owned through trades and is⁣ updated‌ as of the morning of November 11th.

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First⁤ round

# 2025 NBA Draft: Early Projections and Top College​ Prospects to Watch

The **NBA​ draft** is always a hot topic for basketball fans, as it offers a glimpse into the future of the league. While it’s still early days, whispers and projections are already swirling around the **2025 NBA​ Draft**. With a stellar crop of high school and college prospects emerging, this draft promises to be an exciting one.

## Top High ⁤School Prospects

These young stars are turning ⁣heads on the **high ⁣school circuit**, showcasing skills that have scouts buzzing:

* **Isaiah Evans (SG):**​ Known for his ‍lethal shooting touch and‌ smooth handles,‌ Evans is a scoring machine ⁤with a high ceiling.‌

* **Malik Jackson⁤ (PF):** A dominant force in the ‍paint, Jackson combines athleticism,​ size, and incredible basketball IQ.

* **Amani Johnson (PG):** A floor general who can orchestrate an ​offense and also create for himself, Johnson’s playmaking abilities are impressive.

## ⁣ Can’t-Miss ‍College Prospects

Several ⁤college players are ​already making names for themselves ​and establishing themselves as potential lottery picks:

### Freshman Standouts

* **Kylan Williams (SF):**⁣ The young ‍star at Duke is a versatile player who can score from​ anywhere, ⁣rebound with authority, and defend multiple​ positions.

* **Jaylen “Jet” Thomas (PG):** A lightning-fast point guard for Kansas, Thomas excels in transition and has ‍an​ uncanny ability to get to the basket.

###​ Sophomores to Watch

* **Micah Davis (C):** A dominant force in the paint for Arizona, Davis is a physical presence who can score, ⁢rebound, and block shots with ease.

* **Jordan Carter (SG):** A sharpshooter at UCLA, ​Carter consistently knocks down threes and has a‌ knack for hitting clutch shots.

### Juniors ‍Making Moves

* **Deion “The‍ Truth” Robinson (SF):**‍ Robinson leads the ⁤charge for Virginia⁤ Tech, showcasing his scoring‌ prowess and relentless hustle on both ends of the floor.

## Predicting the 2025 Draft Landscape

It’s still far ⁢too⁤ early⁣ to definitively predict where⁣ these ‌prospects will land ⁤in the **2025 NBA Draft**. College performance, ⁣injuries, and even international competitions can ⁤all influence draft rankings. However, one thing is certain:

This upcoming ⁢draft class has ⁢the ‌potential to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, ‍filled with young talent poised to impact the league for years to come.