2025 NBA mock draft 2.0: Rounding up the final consensus expert predictions
The 2025 NBA Draft is finally here! While we know evaluators have Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper as their top prospects, who is coming off next on the board?
To get a sense of where prospects stand as of right now, For The Win has surveyed all of the leading mock drafts to provide a general consensus.
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Since our last update, the following players have improved their rankings the most: Noa Essengue, Joan Beringer, Walter Clayton Jr., Kon Knueppel, V.J. Edgecombe, Carter Bryant, and Noah Penda.
Meanwhile, the following players have dropped the most: Derik Queen, Ace Bailey, Jase Richardson, Nolan Traoré,Tre Johnson, Liam McNeeley, and Egor Demin.
For this exercise, we're using my latest mock along with other mainstream mocks from the following publications (sorted alphabetically):
Our scoring methodology was based on a trade value chart from ESPN's Kevin Pelton.
All heights are listed without shoes unless noted otherwise for international prospects who have not yet participated in the NBA Draft Combine.
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Meanwhile, for more prospect coverage, here is our latest NBA mock draft at For The Win.
Note: These rankings do not reflect our personal opinions or team fit but rather where experts currently have each prospect slated.
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1. Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: Duke
POSITION: Wing
HEIGHT: 6' 7.75''
DRAFT AGE: 18.5
PREVIOUS RANK: 1
More: Cooper Flagg had the toughest quote about quick rise to No. 1 NBA pick
2. Dylan Harper
Dylan Harper (29) participates in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.
TEAM: Rutgers
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POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 6' 4.50''
DRAFT AGE: 19.3
PREVIOUS RANK: 2
More: Q&A: Meet Dylan Harper, the best NBA Draft prospect who did not make March Madness tourney
3. V.J. Edgecombe
VJ Edgecombe Jr. #1 takes part in a shooting drill during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
TEAM: Baylor
POSITION: Wing
HEIGHT: 6' 4.00''
DRAFT AGE: 19.9
PREVIOUS RANK: 4
More: ESPN's NBA mock draft had 1 intriguing V.J. Edgecombe, 76ers workout detail
4. Kon Knueppel
Kon Knueppel talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: Duke
POSITION: Wing
HEIGHT: 6' 5.00''
DRAFT AGE: 19.9
PREVIOUS RANK: 6
More: Meet NBA draft prospect Kon Knueppel, the other Duke star you're not talking enough about
5. Ace Bailey
Ace Bailey #21 looks on during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
TEAM: Rutgers
POSITION: Forward
HEIGHT: 6' 7.50''
DRAFT AGE: 18.9
PREVIOUS RANK: 3
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More: The alarming reasons why Ace Bailey's NBA draft stock is plummeting
6. Jeremiah Fears
Jeremiah Fears answers questions from reporters during media availability at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
TEAM: Oklahoma
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 6' 2.50''
DRAFT AGE: 18.7
PREVIOUS RANK: 6
More: Meet Jeremiah Fears, the NBA Draft prospect who wants to 'destroy' opponents
7. Tre Johnson
Tre Johnson (56) participates in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.
TEAM: Texas
POSITION: Wing
HEIGHT: 6' 4.75''
DRAFT AGE: 19.3
PREVIOUS RANK: 5
8. Khaman Maluach
Khaman Maluach answers questions from reporters during media availability at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
TEAM: Duke
POSITION: Big
HEIGHT: 7' 0.75''
DRAFT AGE: 18.8
PREVIOUS RANK: 8
9. Noa Essengue
TEAM: ratiopharm ulm (Germany)
POSITION: Wing
HEIGHT: 6' 10.00''
DRAFT AGE: 18.5
PREVIOUS RANK: 14
10. Carter Bryant
Carter Bryant answers questions from reporters during media availability at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
TEAM: Arizona
POSITION: Forward
HEIGHT: 6' 6.50''
DRAFT AGE: 19.6
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PREVIOUS RANK: 12
11. Kasparas Jakučionis
Kasparas Jakucionis talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: Illinois
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 6' 4.75''
DRAFT AGE: 19.1
PREVIOUS RANK: 10
More: Why Derik Queen may slide in the 2025 NBA Draft
12. Collin Murray-Boyles
Collin Murray-Boyles talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: South Carolina
POSITION: Big
HEIGHT: 6' 6.50''
DRAFT AGE: 20.1
PREVIOUS RANK: 13
13. Egor Demin
Egor Demin talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: BYU
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 6' 8.25''
DRAFT AGE: 19.3
PREVIOUS RANK: 11
14. Derik Queen
Derik Queen talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: Maryland
POSITION: Big
HEIGHT: 6' 9.25''
DRAFT AGE: 20.5
PREVIOUS RANK: 9
More: Why Derik Queen may slide in the 2025 NBA Draft
15. Joan Beringer
TEAM: KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia)
POSITION: Big
HEIGHT: 6' 11.00''
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DRAFT AGE: 18.6
PREVIOUS RANK: 15
16. Cedric Coward
Cedric Coward talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: Washington St.
POSITION: Forward
HEIGHT: 6' 5.25''
DRAFT AGE: 21.8
PREVIOUS RANK: 15
More: Q&A: How Cedric Coward went from D-III to the most captivating NBA draft prospect
17. Thomas Sorber
Thomas Sorber answers questions from reporters during media availability at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
TEAM: Georgetown
POSITION: Big
HEIGHT: 6' 9.25''
DRAFT AGE: 19.5
PREVIOUS RANK: 19
More: Q&A: Thomas Sorber knows there is so much he hasn't even shown before NBA Draft
18. Asa Newell
Asa Newell talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: Georgia
POSITION: Forward
HEIGHT: 6' 9.00''
DRAFT AGE: 19.7
PREVIOUS RANK: 21
More: Q&A: Asa Newell pitches his 'contagious' energy as NBA draft prospect
19. Nique Clifford
Nique Clifford talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: Colorado St.
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POSITION: Forward
HEIGHT: 6' 5.25''
DRAFT AGE: 23.4
PREVIOUS RANK: 17
20. Walter Clayton Jr.
Walter Clayton Jr. answers questions from reporters during media availability at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
TEAM: Florida
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 6' 2.00''
DRAFT AGE: 22.3
PREVIOUS RANK: 27
More: Is Walter Clayton Jr. an NBA Draft first-round pick after his incredible March Madness?
21. Nolan Traoré
TEAM: Saint-Quentin (France)
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 6' 3.00''
DRAFT AGE: 19.1
PREVIOUS RANK: 16
22. Danny Wolf
Danny Wolf talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: Michigan
POSITION: Big
HEIGHT: 6' 10.50''
DRAFT AGE: 21.2
PREVIOUS RANK: 22
23. Jase Richardson
Jase Richardson talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: Michigan St.
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 6' 0.50''
DRAFT AGE: 19.7
PREVIOUS RANK: 18
More: 5 things to know about Michigan State star Jase Richardson
24. Liam McNeeley
Liam McNeeley talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: Connecticut
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POSITION: Wing
HEIGHT: 6' 6.75''
DRAFT AGE: 19.7
PREVIOUS RANK: 20
25. Will Riley
Will Riley talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: Illinois
POSITION: Wing
HEIGHT: 6' 8.25''
DRAFT AGE: 19.3
PREVIOUS RANK: 24
26. Rasheer Fleming
Rasheer Fleming talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
TEAM: Saint Joseph's
POSITION: Forward
HEIGHT: 6' 8.25''
DRAFT AGE: 21.0
PREVIOUS RANK: 25
27. Drake Powell
Drake Powell #82 takes part in a shooting drill during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
TEAM: North Carolina
POSITION: Wing
HEIGHT: 6' 5.25''
DRAFT AGE: 19.8
PREVIOUS RANK: 27
28. Noah Penda
TEAM: Le Mans (France)
POSITION: Forward
HEIGHT: 6' 7.25''
DRAFT AGE: 20.5
PREVIOUS RANK: 32
29. Maxime Raynaud
TEAM: Stanford
POSITION: Big
HEIGHT: 7' 0.25''
DRAFT AGE: 22.2
PREVIOUS RANK: 26
More: 2025 NBA Draft Combine: 5 biggest winners, including Maxime Raynaud and Miles Byrd
30. Ryan Kalkbrenner
Ryan Kalkbrenner answers questions from reporters during media availability at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
TEAM: Creighton
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POSITION: Big
HEIGHT: 7' 1.00''
DRAFT AGE: 23.5
PREVIOUS RANK: 29
BEST OF THE REST
31. Hugo González
32. Ben Saraf
33. Yanic Konan Niederhäuser
34. Chaz Lanier
35. Adou Thiero
36. Hansen Yang
37. Kam Jones
38. Tyrese Proctor
39. Bogoljub Marković
40. Johni Broome
41. Jamir Watkins
42. Sion James
43. Alex Toohey
44. Koby Brea
45. Rocco Zikarsky
46. Micah Peavy
47. Javon Small
48. Alijah Martin
49. John Tonje
50. Eric Dixon
51. Ryan Nembhard
52. Hunter Sallis
53. Kobe Sanders
54. Lachlan Olbrich
55. Vlad Goldin
56. Tamar Bates
57. Amari Williams
58. Brice Williams
59. Mark Sears
60. RJ Luis Jr.
61. Brooks Barnhizer
62. Dink Pate
63. Mohamed Diawara
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64. Saliou Niang
65. Chucky Hepburn
66. Viktor Lakhin
67. Max Shulga
68. Grant Nelson
69. Will Richard
70. Khalif Battle
This article originally appeared on For The Win: 2025 NBA mock draft 2.0: Rounding up the final consensus expert predictions
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