NBA Draft Lottery Sets Stage for 2025 Picks
The lottery for the 2025 NBA Draft took place on Monday night, determining the draft order for all 59 picks in June’s two-round selection. ESPN analysts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo quickly released a post-lottery mock draft showcasing notable prospects and their potential teams.
The latest mock draft highlights the strong presence of SEC talent, with 13 players from the conference projected to be selected, including six in the first round. Among the top picks is Jeremiah Fears, a standout point guard from Oklahoma, expected to go to the Utah Jazz at No. 5. Following closely are Tre Johnson, a shooting guard from Texas, picked by the Washington Wizards at No. 6, and Collin Murray-Boyles, a versatile forward/center from South Carolina, slotted for the Toronto Raptors at No. 9.
Other notable first-round projections include Asa Newell from Georgia to the Jazz (via Minnesota) at No. 21, Walter Clayton Jr. from Florida to the Orlando Magic (via Denver) at No. 25, and Adou Thiero from Arkansas to the Los Angeles Clippers at No. 30.
In the second round, prospects like Alex Condon from Florida are expected to be picked by the Minnesota Timberwolves at No. 31, followed by Labaron Philon of Alabama going to the Brooklyn Nets at No. 36. The second round features more emerging talents, including Johni Broome from Auburn to the Detroit Pistons at No. 37 and Koby Brea from Kentucky to the Indiana Pacers at No. 54.
With the NBA Draft Combine running through May 18, evaluations will influence final decisions as early entrants have until June 15 to opt back into college basketball for the 2025-26 season. The first round of the NBA Draft is scheduled for June 25, setting the stage for an exciting summer of basketball.
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