2025 NBA Draft Big Board 2.1: Top 10 position rankings as early entry deadline passes

The 2025 NBA Draft early entry deadline has come and gone, with surprising decisions changing the landscape of the class — and of college basketball next season. With those changes, and the latest data on many prospects, it is time to reevaluate where everyone stands.

The NBA Draft Combine is scheduled for May 11 through May 18, with the NBA Draft Lottery confirming the order of picks on May 12, providing clarity for scouts on the order. During the coming weeks, players will jockey for positioning on boards.

Now that the pool of players is known, the process of finding which will return to college begins. The withdrawal deadline is set for June 15, allowing each play who retained their college eligibility to find where they stand before committing to their future.

Here is how the Top 10 prospects at each position stack up entering the month of offseason. The most clear picture yet of which players are available.

Top 10 Point Guards

1. Dylan Harper, Rutgers
Dylan Harper has retained his spot throughout the season, even when dealing with injuries and poor team results. His combination of production and intangibles is difficult to match for a young point guard entering the NBA, giving him a chance to contribute early.

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2. Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma
Jeremiah Fears is a long-term project at point guard, needing time to fill out his frame and develop his skills to near his ceiling. The flashes have provided plenty intrigue, but an adjustment period in college promises to transfer to the professional ranks before he hits full stride.

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3. Kasparas Jakucionis, Illinois
Kasparas Jakucionis has impressed as a well-rounded contributor who has plenty to offer in his game. The path for success for him stepping up to the NBA will come with increased efficiency as a playmaker, which could take time to develop given the higher level of athlete in the professional game.

4. Nolan Traore, France
After breaking out as one of the top international prospects, Nolan Traore has gone through plenty ups and downs playing professionally in Europe. The ability to increase his shooting percentages across the board and settle into the challenge of facing older opposition will determine his ceiling.

5. Egor Demin, BYU
Egor Demin enters the NBA Draft as one of the best passers in the class, displaying great court-vision which helps him unlock plenty as a facilitator. However, he must continue to develop his scoring ability, particularly by opening the floor with a perimeter shot long-term.

6. Labaron Philon, Alabama
Labaron Philon is a high-level athlete who showed that at his best can change the game on both ends of the floor. The inability to provide consistent shooting at this time, it will become a key area of growth throughout his professional career to maximize value.

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7. Walter Clayton, Florida
A national championship run put Walter Clayton on center stage, and he maximized the moment to show his growth as an NBA prospect. He must continue to work on his passing vision to rise further, allowing him to maximize the scoring ability he possesses.

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8. Boogie Fland, Arkansas
Boogie Fland suffered a season-ended injury which hurt his ability to improve draft stock until at least offseason workouts. However, he showed exciting flashes which will serve as a starting point, with plenty left to improve on as a small guard.

9. Tyrese Proctor, Duke
Tyrese Proctor put together a solid season to further improve his draft stock, building on his status over the past few cycles as a fringe prospect. He has worked beside a number of different guards while working on the efficiency of his 3-point shot each year.

10. Milos Uzan, Houston
Milos Uzan continue to grow his game throughout the season, going from a role player to a go-to option by the final games. That growth, paired with his prominent role on an elite defense provide plenty optimism that he can provide solid minutes at the NBA level with further development.

Top 10 Shooting Guards

1. Tre Johnson, Texas
Tre Johnson put together one of the most impressive freshman seasons in college basketball, scoring at an high level despite a system which did not always maximize opportunities. He faces questions on his fit when not the primary option, and has defensive work to round out his game before reaching elite status.

2. VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
There is a lot to like about VJ Edgecombe as an NBA prospect, with a combination of offense and defense which is not readily available atop the class. He must show more consistency in his performances to further ascend the rankings again, but still has plenty potential to unlock.

3. Kon Knueppel, Duke
The value of Kon Knueppel continues to grow in a draft class which lacks an abundance of sure-thing prospects like him. The ability to immediately contribute as a floor-spacer and solid defender will outweigh some who are perceived to have a higher potential ceiling long-term.

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4. Jase Richardson, Michigan State
While Jase Richardson started his freshman season on the bench, he quickly showed that his production impacts winning in a major way. While he faces as many physical questions as anything moving forward, it is difficult to poke significant holes in his value on the court.

5. Ben Saraf, Israel
Ben Saraf emerged as an international prospect with high upside over the past year, displaying an ability to create shots for himself and teammates in Europe. However, the lack of efficiency on his shots remains an area he must show growth to maximize his skillset.

6. Adou Thiero, Arkansas
Adou Thiero showed a scoring burst which he needed to establish himself as an NBA prospect, but can still add a perimeter shot to become more valuable. However, he does bring high-level defense and intensity which promises to earn him a role early in the right spot.

7. Kam Jones, Marquette
Kam Jones looked like an undersized, fringe prospect for most of his college career, but emerged in the mix this season. The ability to play point guard and organize the offense adds significant value to his game — particularly at his size.

8. Darrion Williams, Texas Tech
After establishing himself as a college basketball star this season, Darrion Williams has gotten himself in the mix as the type of wing player plenty NBA teams are looking to add. There are limits to his potential ceiling, and another season could help him refine the game and raise stock further.

9. Chaz Lanier, Tennessee
Chaz Lanier transferred to the high-major level this season with the hope to raise his NBA stock. He did just that by producing the same offensive success he previously showed at the mid-major level, proving that he can translate it across multiple levels.

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10. Alijah Martin, Florida
Alijah Martin did not enter the season with significant NBA Draft interest, but as one of the most important role players on a national championship team and multiple successful season, he has pedigree. His game will be picked apart, but the level of intensity is difficult to duplicate.

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Top 10 Small Forwards

1. Cooper Flagg, Duke
Cooper Flagg is fully established as the No. 1 prospect in the NBA class, leaving no doubt that he is the top player throughout the season. His combination of offensive growth and defensive playmaking while guarding a variety of different players has him in the mix of the top young players in the sport.

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2. Ace Bailey, Rutgers
The stock of Ace Bailey has faced several bumps and bruises due to the poor Rutgers season and some inconsistent results along the way. He left no doubt that he is one of the best shot-makers in the class, but must refine his ability to create offense and to defend his position before reaching his potential.

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3. Liam McNeeley, UConn
Liam McNeeley had an up and down season in college basketball, going from big performances to inefficient games multiple times. The flashes in the best moments made his ability clear, but there is plenty to clean up to match the intensity he displays.

4. Nique Clifford, Colorado State
Nique Clifford has sat on the edge of NBA talks for multiple seasons now, breaking through this season with a big output. In addition to increased shooting efficiency, he took matters into his own hands as a rebounder and defender for his team.

5. Carter Bryant, Arizona
Carter Bryant has not gotten the most attention of the young NBA prospects all season, primarily because he lacked a large offensive role for his team. However, while there are questions about his ability to scale up, his defense and ability to fill a role at this age should excite teams enough to hold his stock.

6. Will Riley, Illinois
After ups and downs early in his freshman season, Will Riley found a rhythm late which saw his stock raise significantly late. He has a clear ability to score the basketball from multiple areas, even if he must continue to work on efficiency and defensive engagement.

7. Hugo Gonzalez, Spain
Playing in Spain, Hugo Gonzalez has ranked among the top international players in this class for a long time now. His role varies with a team competing at Europe’s top level, so it is difficult to take much away from his performances this season.

8. Noah Penda, France
Noah Penda fits into the NBA mold for wing players, bringing strength and length on defense to complement his athleticism. With room to grow as an offensive player, developing as a slasher and shooter will be key to his value.

9. Alex Toohey, Australia
Now on NBA radars for multiple years, Alex Toohey has continued to grow as a versatile wing player who can contribute to success on both ends of the floor. His all-around production could have him high on the board of many teams looking for solid role players.

10. Drake Powell, North Carolina
Drake Powell struggled to make a consistent offensive impact during his freshman season. While he has shown flashes which keep him in the mix, it is the defensive value which keeps him among the intriguing players in the class.

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Top 10 Power Forwards

1. Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina
Collin Murray-Boyles is a projectable player who promises to fit into many NBA schemes, with the ability to guard multiple positions with strength and quickness. He must develop his offensive game into a more professional style to make the most of his skillset and find a big role.

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2. Rasheer Fleming, St. Joseph’s
Even playing at the mid-major level, Rasheer Fleming has used his reps to showcase translatable skills on the perimeter, while also playing within a team construct. The ability to scale his output is also simple given the way he plays on both ends.

3. Asa Newell, Georgia
Asa Newell is a player with plenty upside in the class, with interior scoring and rebounding value headlining his value. He has plenty room to grow on the perimeter, and must find ways to fit his best traits into whatever NBA scheme he enters.

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4. Noa Essengue, France
Noa Essengue combines size, length and athleticism to provide value as a defender and rim-runner in transition. There is still plenty room for him to improve within the halfcourt, whether finding spaces or creating outside shots.

5. Alex Karaban, UConn
(No formal announcement) Alex Karaban has been on NBA radars for multiple years, given his rate of winning in his role. As the offensive role has grown, and he remains a capable defender, the interest has remained high in his ability to become a role player at the professional level.

6. Izan Almansa, Spain
Izan Almansa made the move to Australia to continue his development this season and has seen some mixed results which keep him on the fringe of the draft boards. He still has plenty upside which comes out in flashes but has shown few long signs he is reaching the potential he previously showed.

7. Michael Ruzic, Croatia
After entering the year with some high praise, Michael Ruzic has struggled greatly to make an impact while playing professionally in Europe. He still possesses potential, but must put more of the success on tape to build his value.

8. Eric Dixon, Villanova
Eric Dixon has incredible college pedigree, which was on full display when he averaged 23.3 points and 5.1 rebounds this season. The challenge will be finding the spaces where his production can translate to the NBA game, which starts with his impressive 3-point numbers.

9. Grant Nelson, Alabama
Grant Nelson is a player who has gotten onto the fringe of NBA talks multiple times now, and will be in the mix again after concluding his college career. The unique skillset for a tall forward makes him valuable, even if he struggles to consistently dominate games.

10. Zacharie Perrin, France
Zacharie Perrin is a fringe NBA-level prospect playing in Europe, who comes with some pedigree which has kept him on the radar. He moves into the mix as a player teams must look further at thanks to an exodus of college forwards foregoing the draft this year.

Next up: Mohamed Diawara

Top 10 Centers

1. Derik Queen, Maryland
A player with wide gaps between NBA projections in different places, Derik Queen is a polished post player with the ability to score and rebound at a high level. Questions remain on the translation to a professional scheme, while he requires more defensive focus to unlock any value on that end.

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2. Khaman Maluach, Duke
Khaman Maluach has become a player with drastically different opinions in NBA circles, creating a wide range of thoughts on his value. Efficiency has been his greatest strength along with defensive movement, while his lack of creation on offense clearly limits his potential role.

3. Danny Wolf, Michigan
Danny Wolf committed to showcasing his ability to play on the perimeter as a playmaker with the ability to shoot the ball when open and saw his stock raise significantly. Questions remain on his defensive value at center, particular at the NBA level moving forward.

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4. Thomas Sorber, Georgetown
After emerging through the early portion of the college basketball season, Thomas Sorber has backed up his value by remaining a high-level rebounder and hard-working center. While his potential offensive output has a limited ceiling, he offers plenty value in his strengths to find a role.

5. Joan Beringer, France
Joan Beringer has moved up boards throughout the season while playing in Europe, showcasing his upside as a solid center with interior production. He does not possess any outside game, which limits the number of teams he fits, but has plenty upside in the role he fills.

6. Alex Condon, Florida
Alex Condon has put his versatility on display this season, playing alongside another center at times with solid results. His perimeter shooting has taken a leap, making him a versatile-enough player on both ends of the floor as he contributors in plenty areas.

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7. Johni Broome, Auburn
After returning to college basketball this season, Johni Broome made the most of opportunities to add offensive value to his stout defensive track record. The volume, paired with efficiency has moved him up boards and left few questions about his ability to play a role in the NBA.

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8. Yaxel Lendeborg, UAB
Yaxel Lendeborg put together an intriguing combination of offensive production and defensive impact in college basketball this season, placing him on the NBA radar. He immediately brings the kind of versatile capabilities which professional teams covet at the position.

9. Bogoljub Markovic, Serbia
Bogoljub Markovic is a bit undersized at center, but makes up for it with his ability to stretch the floor on offense. While his defensive production does not stand out this season, he has provided enough to make him an interesting prospect capable of filling a role.

10. Rocco Zikarsky, Australia
(No formal announcement) Despite suffering a season-ending injury as one of the most raw prospects in the class, Rocco Zikarsky features projectable value as a defender and lob-threat for a team to bet on long-term value. He has a rare combination of size and mobility at his disposal but plenty room to grow.

Next up: Magoon Gwath

Rankings will be updated when the NBA officially releases the list of early entrants to reflect decision of those who did not make a formal announcement.