The Official 2025 NBA Draft Prospects Thread

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https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2025/5/1/24420930/nba-mock-draft-2025-pre-lottery-update-changes-inside-top-10

SB Nation MOck Draft has th4e Jazz getting Egor.

They have Rasheer Fleeming available. He shoots 39% from 3, has a 7'5' reach, and is very good defensively.......like a clone of Taylor Hendrix plus 30 pounds.

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GIVONY ESPN-top 100 BIG BOARD

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41662748/2025-nba-draft-big-board-rankings-top-100-prospects-players

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21. Asa Newell, PF/C, Georgia
Height: 6-11 | Age: 19.5 | TS%: 62.0% | PR: 21

Following a productive season at Georgia that helped showcase his motor, Newell will have an opportunity to move up the board via his upcoming workouts. Newell was confined to more of an interior role in college, leading the Bulldogs in scoring and rebounding, but he will likely be best suited physically for power forward in the NBA.

Becoming more comfortable on the perimeter and improving his outside shooting (29% from 3) will be important areas for him in the predraft process, where teams will want to get a better feel for the versatility he might develop. -- Woo

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I think Rasheer Fleming is a reasonable pick for the Jazz at #21. I think Asa Newell is more or less the Precious Achiuwa of this draft. We'll see how he measures out at the Combine.

I'm also really intrigued by Drake Powell for the Jazz at #21. He's got enough size + length + athleticism + ball skills overall to make plays and beat people, if he's got the disposition to do it.

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Here are a ton of Fears highlights. A dynamic lead guard has tremendous positional value if he's high enough level. Fears probably is if he can get his efficiency up. I feel better about Fears' on-ball creation holding up in the playoffs than VJ Edgecombe's. His shiftiness with the ball might be his best skill at the moment. If the Jazz draft at #5 and Flagg, Harper, Johnson and Bailey are off the board, I think Fears v. Edgecombe becomes a real debate.

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[Inigo Montoya]

NBA announces 75 players invited to participate at 2025 NBA Draft Combine
https://www.nba.com/news/2025-nba-draft-combine-list-of-invites

The full list is in the link. The combine will take place will take place from May 11-18.

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Here is an ape-ton of VJ Edgecombe highlights. His skill level on offense actually reminds me a bit of Collin Sexton--i.e., he plays hard, he beats people to the rim with hard drives, and he can make 3s when he's squared up with his feet set. He also has a bit of a mid-range jumper as a counter when he can't get all the way downhill. So if you take a guy like Sexton, make him 3 or 4 inches bigger, and give him a bit more bounce, he's going to score buckets and get to the line at a high rate. Then defensively, you're getting more speed and athleticism on the perimeter to jump passing lanes and contest shooters.

I like him. I just question whether he's your #1 or #2 option you can build an offense around.

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You want an old-school, total throwback comp for Kon Knueppel? How about Chris Mullin at St. Johns in he early 80s.

Chris Mullin's freshman year: 17 pts, 3.2 rebs, 3 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.2 blocks. Mullin was a 90% FT shooter by his junior year. There was no 3pt line back then. Mullin was a 6'6", 200-lb., SF/SG.

[babyjax13]

You want an old-school, total throwback comp for Kon Knueppel? How about Chris Mullin at St. Johns in he early 80s.

Chris Mullin's freshman year: 17 pts, 3.2 rebs, 3 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.2 blocks. Mullin was a 90% FT shooter by his junior year. There was no 3pt line back then. Mullin was a 6'6", 200-lb., SF/SG.

Rewatching Kon he is growing on me. I'd love to get a second lottery pick to see if he slides, e.g., the Sexton/21 for Klay/11 deal that has been discussed. I think he plays with some really **** you energy, he's physical, and has a pretty functional handle even though he is mostly a shoot it or move it player. I get Bojan Bogdanovic out of him - who I loved - but more mobile and with a better handle but unable to play at power forward.

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You want an old-school, total throwback comp for Kon Knueppel? How about Chris Mullin at St. Johns in he early 80s.

Chris Mullin's freshman year: 17 pts, 3.2 rebs, 3 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.2 blocks. Mullin was a 90% FT shooter by his junior year. There was no 3pt line back then. Mullin was a 6'6", 200-lb., SF/SG.

Rewatching Kon he is growing on me. I'd love to get a second lottery pick to see if he slides, e.g., the Sexton/21 for Klay/11 deal that has been discussed. I think he plays with some really **** you energy, he's physical, and has a pretty functional handle even though he is mostly a shoot it or move it player. I get Bojan Bogdanovic out of him - who I loved - but more mobile and with a better handle but unable to play at power forward.

He’s like a bigger, chunkier Hornacek. I like the mental toughness too.

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Does anyone think that Taylor Hendricks is better than Rasheer Fleming? If so, why?

They would both play similar roles as 3&D, weakside rim protector, PF/small ball C types. However, I think that Fleming might be better. I'm not sure if Fleming is as good of a perimeter defender, but I think that his aggression/confident play (which I think that Hendricks lacks), his passing ability and playmaking (not great, but better than Hendricks near zero playmaking ability) makes him an overall better player.

[babyjax13]

Does anyone think that Taylor Hendricks is better than Rasheer Fleming? If so, why?

They would both play similar roles as 3&D, weakside rim protector, PF/small ball C types. However, I think that Fleming might be better. I'm not sure if Fleming is as good of a perimeter defender, but I think that his aggression/confident play (which I think that Hendricks lacks), his passing ability and playmaking (not great, but better than Hendricks near zero playmaking ability) makes him an overall better player.

Hendricks has better hip mobility and lateral speed defensively, so that would be the point in his favor.

[Denizfeital]

Hey friends.

We have got it to the biggest day of I don't how many years.

I think we could create a tread for the lottery. What do you think, friend moderators?

Regards,

[Inigo Montoya]

Hey friends.

We have got it to the biggest day of I don't how many years.

I think we could create a tread for the lottery. What do you think, friend moderators?

Regards,

Every year before the draft we open a thread full of positive vibes and every year we're disappointed. I was hoping this won't come up this season so we won't have to open such a thread and jinx it. I won't stop anyone from opening such a thread but I won't do it myself. No jinxing today!

[SoCalJazzFan]

Does anyone think that Taylor Hendricks is better than Rasheer Fleming? If so, why?

They would both play similar roles as 3&D, weakside rim protector, PF/small ball C types. However, I think that Fleming might be better. I'm not sure if Fleming is as good of a perimeter defender, but I think that his aggression/confident play (which I think that Hendricks lacks), his passing ability and playmaking (not great, but better than Hendricks near zero playmaking ability) makes him an overall better player.

Hendricks has better hip mobility and lateral speed defensively, so that would be the point in his favor.

I think that you're spot on those traits which makes him a better perimeter defender, but Hendricks has shown virtually no ability to handle the ball or pass and his play is so timid that I am concerned whether he will become even a rotation player.

For example, if the Jazz could draft Fleming and trade Hendricks (such as for another pick, a higher pick- in this draft or 2026- and/or perhaps even to draft Fleming) would you be opposed to that? I don't think that I would from the little I have seen Hendricks play. I might want a Carter Bryant over Fleming, but I view him as having a very good chance of being a rotation player on a team. I could see him being a Naz Reid type of player.

[SoCalJazzFan]

Who do you view in mock drafts as being the most overrated?

Most overrated for me are CMB and Noa Essengue.

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Does anyone think that Taylor Hendricks is better than Rasheer Fleming? If so, why?

They would both play similar roles as 3&D, weakside rim protector, PF/small ball C types. However, I think that Fleming might be better. I'm not sure if Fleming is as good of a perimeter defender, but I think that his aggression/confident play (which I think that Hendricks lacks), his passing ability and playmaking (not great, but better than Hendricks near zero playmaking ability) makes him an overall better player.

Fleming is much heavier, and has a bigger wingspan. There are good comparisons. I like Fleming.

The Jazz were absolutely last in defense last year.

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I am sharing positive vibes with my Jazz Fans before the draft lottery tonight!!!

WE get the 5th pick? 1st Pick?

I hope it is in the top 3. Go Jazz

[babyjax13]

Does anyone think that Taylor Hendricks is better than Rasheer Fleming? If so, why?

They would both play similar roles as 3&D, weakside rim protector, PF/small ball C types. However, I think that Fleming might be better. I'm not sure if Fleming is as good of a perimeter defender, but I think that his aggression/confident play (which I think that Hendricks lacks), his passing ability and playmaking (not great, but better than Hendricks near zero playmaking ability) makes him an overall better player.

Hendricks has better hip mobility and lateral speed defensively, so that would be the point in his favor.

I think that you're spot on those traits which makes him a better perimeter defender, but Hendricks has shown virtually no ability to handle the ball or pass and his play is so timid that I am concerned whether he will become even a rotation player.

For example, if the Jazz could draft Fleming and trade Hendricks (such as for another pick, a higher pick- in this draft or 2026- and/or perhaps even to draft Fleming) would you be opposed to that? I don't think that I would from the little I have seen Hendricks play. I might want a Carter Bryant over Fleming, but I view him as having a very good chance of being a rotation player on a team. I could see him being a Naz Reid type of player.

I'm not particularly enamored with Fleming, but admittedly he is hard to catch games from because of where he plays. I just don't really love a guy who is probably a 4 but doesn't look like he has ideal mobility to switch on the perimeter and stick with smaller players. I think Hendricks has already shown he is an NBA caliber player just by being a good defender and hitting open threes. That might be all he ever does, but it is enough. I'm just hoping Traore somehow drops to 21 because I have him pretty close to that Fears/VJ tier.

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