Tre Johnson and Kon Knueppel have risen up the latest ESPN big board ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. Johnson, a former Texas guard, is fifth overall after previously being sixth. Kneuppel, the ex-Duke guard, moved up one spot from ninth to eighth.

Eighteen prospects previously ranked in our top 100 elected to withdraw their names from the 2025 NBA draft and return to college, or not declare for the draft at all at the early-entry deadline, taking a big chunk out of the depth of this draft, mostly in the second round.

At one point, Maryland freshman Derik Queen was a projected top-five pick, but the NBA Combine didn't do him justice. The former five-star recruit was named as a player whose draft stock was falling.

The Hornets were 28th in 3-point percentage last season, so finding more shooting is a must. Marković is a modern stretch forward who also offers skill as a passer and post scorer. But to handle the rigors of the NBA and become a positive defender, he needs to add a ton of muscle.

The pool of players for 2025 NBA Draft is taking shape after the deadline for players to keep their names in the draft or return to school for the 2025-26 college basketball season came and went. Players had until Wednesday at 11:59 p.

Miles Byrd, G, San Diego State (No. 43 in latest mock): "Very underrated athlete, he has a knack for making shots, a knack defensively, getting in passing lanes, being able to make reads defensively." -- Carter Bryant, Arizona

Auburn senior Johni Broome is beginning to hit the workout circuit after visiting two playoff teams, with less than four weeks to go until the draft.

Per NCAA rules, underclassmen have until Wednesday, May 28, to withdraw from the draft and retain eligibility. Which players are considering option?

While Cooper Flagg seems to be the consensus No. 1 overall pick, Dylan Harper is reportedly in a "tier of his own" at No. 2.