2025 NBA Draft Prospect Part 2

[mademan]

I'm not taking Demin over Ace

Ya im off the Demin train, but you still couldnt get me to like Ace. Red flags aplenty with him

[Psubs]

I'm not taking Demin over Ace

Demin is regressing to possibly a Tristan DaSilva level player with Fran Wagner guard skills. Still useful as a starter, but likely now dropped to where Gradey was selected.

[Aplha24]

Happy New Years realgm family!

First time poster here…

It’s Dylan Harper for me just has that “It” factor and does well off court interviews and speaking with the media. Shows great maturity something you like to see. Wayne Embry drafted Ron Harper Sr. (Cleveland), convinced RHJr to sign with the Raptors, will we see a 3 peat (picking the Harper’s) if the lotto Gods reward us?

[ImaBeatDatAzz]

For me we are good if we land top 4. After that I’d be depressed ngl. My 4 in order is Harper, Flagg, Edgecomb, and Tre. (Ace is 5)

Those are the only game changers in my eyes

Praying for 1st or 2nd tho.

[RoteSchroder]

For me we are good if we land top 4. After that I’d be depressed ngl. My 4 in order is Harper, Flagg, Edgecomb, and Tre. (Ace is 5)

Those are the only game changers in my eyes

Praying for 1st or 2nd tho.

There are probably a few other players with a chance at reaching all-star level. The four you mentioned all have flaws that could potentially limit their upside

[DG88]

Wasserman updated mock draft for 2025
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10148564-2025-nba-mock-draft-pro-comparisons-and-full-2-round-predictions

1. Cooper Flagg
2. Dylan Harper

3. Toronto Raptors: Ace Bailey

Toronto Raptors record: 7-25

Team: Rutgers

Position: SF

Size: 6'10", 200 lbs

Age: 18

Nationality: USA

Pro Comparisons: Brandon Miller, Michael Porter Jr.

Ace Bailey looked like the ultimate zone killer against Columbia on Monday with his ability to catch, rise and fire from inside the defense and behind the arc.

It's a difficult skill to defend from a 6'10" wing, and one that will continue to create advantages for him at the next level.

Shooting 45.1 percent off the dribble, Bailey also has that special knack for separating into jumpers and hitting contested ones from any spot.

There will be scouts who question his shot selection, tunnel vision and 46.9 percent finish clip on layups. Unless another prospect makes an eye-opening charge, though, it still feels unlikely the team picking third overthinks an 18-year-old scorer with Bailey's positional size, self-creation and outrageous shotmaking skill.

4. Jeremiah Fears
5. Kasparas Jakucionis
6. VJ Edgecombe
7. Egor Demin
8. Khaman Maluach
9. Asa Newell
10. Tre Johnson
11. Kon Knueppel
12. Collin Murray-Boyles
13. Ben Saraf
14. Nolan Traore

36. Toronto Raptors (via Blazers): Dink Pate

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Team: Mexico City Capitanes

Position: PG/SG

Size: 6'8", 210 lbs

Age: 18

Nationality: USA

Pro Comparison: AJ Johnson

With draft and pro personnel scouts in attendance at the G League Showcase, Dink Pate opened with his best performance of the past two years. He carried the Capitanes to a win over the Rip City Remix with 26 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and six made threes.

He followed with a 1-of-7 dud, but the highs for an 18-year-old still outweigh the lows in this case. The big shooting day helped raise Dink's three-point mark to 40.4 percent on the year. And while there are still questions about his ability to finish plays in traffic or make point-guard quality decisions, there is going to be interest in a 6'8" ball-handler who can create and is showing signs of improving shotmaking.

[Jstock12]

I really like Tomislav Ivisic in that 2nd round. I'm not even sure if he stays there to be honest. Could end up being a late 1st rounder considering the lack of depth in this draft class...

Good 3PT shooter, elite passer for a big man, rolls well, has some moves in the paint. Dude just knows how to play basketball. His ceiling might not be the highest due to defensive limitations, but he'd be someone who could provide you with 12-15 quality minutes immediately as a rookie.

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[JShuttlesworth]

Totally agree that Tomislav is someone to watch with the 2nd Round pick (if he makes it that far)

He can rebound, space the floor, is a great passer, can block shots (although not a great rim protector). But he's a little bit slow footed defensively, that's the trade off with him

I think he would fit the roster really nicely

[Mark_83]

I really like Tomislav Ivisic in that 2nd round. I'm not even sure if he stays there to be honest. Could end up being a late 1st rounder considering the lack of depth in this draft class...

Good 3PT shooter, elite passer for a big man, rolls well, has some moves in the paint. Dude just knows how to play basketball. His ceiling might not be the highest due to defensive limitations, but he'd be someone who could provide you with 12-15 quality minutes immediately as a rookie.

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Perfect big man for a Darko run team, and a great understudy for Yak.

[TorontoBarneys]

I'd take Tre over Ace if that was our choice. Not a believer in Ace, looks like a roleplayer.

[M3tro]

If we landed #3 and our guy was going #2...what assets would you be willing to give up to make that move?

[Psubs]

If we landed #3 and our guy was going #2...what assets would you be willing to give up to make that move?

Ochai and Portland 2025 #2. Reluctant to add Shead but could send him instead of the Portland 2nd. Not adding another 1st pick like Dallas did.

[Psubs]

I'd take Tre over Ace if that was our choice. Not a believer in Ace, looks like a roleplayer.

Like Rashard Lewis? What if Ace grows 1 more inch? Then he might be able to play C, and his comp might be Jabari Smith Jr.

[Reeko]

He also brings up the advanced stats in regards to Ace, towards the end of the video.

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[LoveMyRaps]

Why doesn't Tankathon have Fears in their top 60 mock draft?

He's definitely gonna declare...

[God Squad]

Why doesn't Tankathon have Fears in their top 60 mock draft?

He's definitely gonna declare...

They're slow to the party, but he's a top 10 pick lock. I rate Fears closer to 5 than 10 though.

[Kevin Willis]

Stephen A. likes to talk about race and the lack of non-Black players in the league but in the first round this year there could be 30%+ non-Black players being drafted. Things go in cycles, hopefully this is no longer a talking point.

[LoveMyRaps]

Why doesn't Tankathon have Fears in their top 60 mock draft?

He's definitely gonna declare...

They're slow to the party, but he's a top 10 pick lock. I rate Fears closer to 5 than 10 though.

For sure.
Seeing some Westbrook/Ivey comps, but to me he's Lillard 2.0

He's supposed to be in high school right now but he's balling out and his Sooners are undefeated.

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Love this kid!

[dagger]

I'd take Tre over Ace if that was our choice. Not a believer in Ace, looks like a roleplayer.

Like Rashard Lewis? What if Ace grows 1 more inch? Then he might be able to play C, and his comp might be Jabari Smith Jr.

Of course, Houston has expected more from Jabari Smith Jr as a third overall pick

[PushDaRock]

The gap between the Top 2 and the rest seems to be widening. You're probably a bit disappointed picking 3 through 5 as the gap in talent from 3-10 doesn't appear that wide and every team's board might be all over the place.