Cooper Flagg has long been the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but some NBA teams now have Dylan Harper ranked first and others believe Ace Bailey is the biggest threat to go first, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony. Flagg remains the most probable prospect to go No. 1, but it is not as certain as it was as recently as 2023 with Victor Wembanyama.
Flagg is an explosive athlete as an impact player on both ends of the floor and has shown a much improved three-point shooter. Flagg doesn't turn 18 until Dec. 21 as he reclassified to skip his final year of high school and will be one of the youngest players in college basketball during his freshman season at Duke.
Bailey is a 6'9 guard who will play for Rutgers. Bailey also has outstanding physical skills and is a shot-maker off the dribble. Harper will join Bailey at Rutgers and is a big point guard at over 6'5.
ESPN's Round 1 Mock Draft
1. Pistons: Cooper Flagg
2. Wizards: Ace Bailey
3. Hornets: Dylan Harper
4. Blazers: Nolan Traore
5. Jazz: VJ Edgecombe
6. Nets: Khaman Maluach
7. Raptors: Hugo Gonzalez
8. Bulls: Tre Johnson
9. Spurs: Egor Demin
10. Spurs: Liam McNeeley
11. Thunder: Drake Powell
12. Kings: Michael Ruzic
13. Pelicans: Jalil Bethea
14. Grizzlies: Carter Bryant
15. Magic: Noa Essengue
16. Pacers: Donovan Freeman
17. Thunder: Kon Knueppel
18. Jazz: Kasparas Jakucionis
19. Clippers: Motiejus Krivas
20. Warriors: Rocco Zikarsky
21. Pelicans: Derrion Reid
22. Nets: William Riley
23. Thunder: Collin Murray-Boyles
24. Mavericks: Derik Queen
25. Nets: Ian Jackson
26. Jazz: Kanon Catchings
27. Nets: KJ Lewis
28. Nets: Tyrese Proctor
29. Magic: Dink Pate
30. Celtics: Jaylin Stewart