Draft day has arrived for the National Basketball Association! The highly anticipated 2025 NBA Draft is set to commence with its first round tonight, Wednesday, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. As the countdown to the official selections begins, leading basketball analysts from prominent sports outlets have released their ultimate final mock draft predictions, offering a last look at how they project the first 30 picks.
This roundup compiles these final forecasts, giving fans and analysts a comprehensive comparison of expert opinions just hours before the draft gets underway.
Consensus at the Top: Flagg and Harper
Predictably, the top of the draft board sees significant agreement across the board. Cooper Flagg from Duke remains the overwhelming consensus favorite, widely expected to hear his name called first overall. Following Flagg is Rutgers guard Dylan Harper, the talented son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, who has consistently solidified his spot as the projected No. 2 pick in most final mocks.
Where Predictions Diverge: The Rest of the First Round
Beyond the top two prospects, the expert predictions begin to vary considerably. Different analysts project diverse players landing with teams from pick No. 3 onwards, showcasing the inherent unpredictability that makes draft night so compelling.
Here is a detailed look at the final first-round mock draft predictions from five different expert sources:
Expert Mock Draft Predictions: Pick by Pick Roundup
- Dallas Mavericks
- San Antonio Spurs
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Charlotte Hornets
- Utah Jazz
- Washington Wizards
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Brooklyn Nets
- Toronto Raptors
- Houston Rockets
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks
- San Antonio Spurs
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Washington Wizards
- Brooklyn Nets
- Miami Heat
- Utah Jazz
- Atlanta Hawks
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Orlando Magic
- Brooklyn Nets
- Brooklyn Nets
- Boston Celtics
- Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Clippers
USA TODAY: Cooper Flagg, Duke
Bleacher Report: Cooper Flagg, Duke
Yahoo Sports: Cooper Flagg, Duke
The Athletic: Cooper Flagg, Duke
CBS Sports: Cooper Flagg, Duke
USA TODAY: Dylan Harper, Rutgers
Bleacher Report: Dylan Harper, Rutgers
Yahoo Sports: Dylan Harper, Rutgers
The Athletic: Dylan Harper, Rutgers
CBS Sports: Dylan Harper, Rutgers
USA TODAY: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
Bleacher Report: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
Yahoo Sports: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
The Athletic: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
CBS Sports: Tre Johnson, Texas
USA TODAY: Ace Bailey, Rutgers
Bleacher Report: Ace Bailey, Rutgers
Yahoo Sports: Kon Knueppel, Duke
The Athletic: Kon Knueppel, Duke
CBS Sports: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
USA TODAY: Tre Johnson, Texas
Bleacher Report: Tre Johnson, Texas
Yahoo Sports: Tre Johnson, Texas
The Athletic: Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma
CBS Sports: Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma
USA TODAY: Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma
Bleacher Report: Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma
Yahoo Sports: Khaman Maluach, Duke
The Athletic: Ace Bailey, Rutgers
CBS Sports: Ace Bailey, Rutgers
USA TODAY: Kon Knueppel, Duke
Bleacher Report: Khaman Maluach, Duke
Yahoo Sports: Ace Bailey, Rutgers
The Athletic: Tre Johnson, Texas
CBS Sports: Kon Knueppel, Duke
USA TODAY: Khaman Maluach, Duke
Bleacher Report: Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
Yahoo Sports: Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma
The Athletic: Kasparas Jakučionis, Illinois
CBS Sports: Khaman Maluach, Duke
USA TODAY: Kasparas Jakučionis, Illinois
Bleacher Report: Derik Queen, Maryland
Yahoo Sports: Asa Newell, Georgia
The Athletic: Khaman Maluach, Duke
CBS Sports: Derik Queen, Maryland
USA TODAY: Derik Queen, Maryland
Bleacher Report: Kon Knueppel, Duke
Yahoo Sports: Carter Bryant, Arizona
The Athletic: Derik Queen, Maryland
CBS Sports: Carter Bryant, Arizona
USA TODAY: Carter Bryant, Arizona
Bleacher Report: Carter Bryant, Arizona
Yahoo Sports: Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina
The Athletic: Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
CBS Sports: Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina
USA TODAY: Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
Bleacher Report: Asa Newell, Georgia
Yahoo Sports: Derik Queen, Maryland
The Athletic: Carter Bryant, Arizona
CBS Sports: Kasparas Jakučionis, Illinois
USA TODAY: Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina
Bleacher Report: Kasparas Jakučionis, Illinois
Yahoo Sports: Joan Beringer, Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia)
The Athletic: Joan Beringer, Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia)
CBS Sports: Egor Demin, BYU
USA TODAY: Egor Demin, BYU
Bleacher Report: Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina
Yahoo Sports: Thomas Sorber, Georgetown
The Athletic: Cedric Coward, Washington State
CBS Sports: Liam McNeeley, Connecticut
USA TODAY: Asa Newell, Georgia
Bleacher Report: Cedric Coward, Washington State
Yahoo Sports: Cedric Coward, Washington State
The Athletic: Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina
CBS Sports: Thomas Sorber, Georgetown
USA TODAY: Joan Beringer, Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia)
Bleacher Report: Nique Clifford, Colorado State
Yahoo Sports: Egor Demin, BYU
The Athletic: Liam McNeeley, Connecticut
CBS Sports: Cedric Coward, Washington State
USA TODAY: Jase Richardson, Michigan State
Bleacher Report: Egor Demin, BYU
Yahoo Sports: Walter Clayton Jr., Florida
The Athletic: Thomas Sorber, Georgetown
CBS Sports: Danny Wolf, Michigan
USA TODAY: Thomas Sorber, Georgetown
Bleacher Report: Will Riley, Illinois
Yahoo Sports: Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
The Athletic: Danny Wolf, Michigan
CBS Sports: Joan Beringer, Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia)
USA TODAY: Liam McNeeley, Connecticut
Bleacher Report: Nolan Traoré, Saint-Quentin (France)
Yahoo Sports: Will Riley, Illinois
The Athletic: Egor Demin, BYU
CBS Sports: Jase Richardson, Michigan State
USA TODAY: Nolan Traoré, Saint-Quentin (France)
Bleacher Report: Walter Clayton Jr., Florida
Yahoo Sports: Jase Richardson, Michigan State
The Athletic: Asa Newell Georgia
CBS Sports: Nique Clifford, Colorado State
USA TODAY: Nique Clifford, Colorado State
Bleacher Report: Thomas Sorber, Georgetown
Yahoo Sports: Nique Clifford, Colorado State
The Athletic: Nique Clifford, Colorado State
CBS Sports: Hugo González, Real Madrid (Spain)
USA TODAY: Cedric Coward, Washington State
Bleacher Report: Joan Beringer, Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia)
The Athletic: Will Riley, Illinois
CBS Sports: Asa Newell, Georgia
USA TODAY: Danny Wolf, Michigan
Bleacher Report: Liam McNeeley, Connecticut
Yahoo Sports: Nolan Traoré, Saint-Quentin (France)
The Athletic: Jase Richardson, Michigan State
CBS Sports: Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
USA TODAY: Will Riley, Illinois
Bleacher Report: Danny Wolf, Michigan
Yahoo Sports: Maxime Raynaud, Stanford
The Athletic: Hugo González, Real Madrid (Spain)
CBS Sports: Nolan Traoré, Saint-Quentin (France)
USA TODAY: Rasheer Fleming, St. Joseph’s
Bleacher Report: Jase Richardson, Michigan State
Yahoo Sports: Liam McNeeley, Connecticut
The Athletic: Walter Clayton Jr., Florida
CBS Sports: Walter Clayton Jr., Florida
USA TODAY: Maxime Raynaud, Stanford
Bleacher Report: Rasheer Fleming, St. Joseph’s
Yahoo Sports: Danny Wolf, Michigan
The Athletic: Nolan Traoré, Saint-Quentin (France)
CBS Sports: Will Riley, Illinois
USA TODAY: Walter Clayton Jr., Florida
Bleacher Report: Drake Powell, North Carolina
Yahoo Sports: Drake Powell, North Carolina
The Athletic: Drake Powell, North Carolina
CBS Sports: Rasheer Fleming, St. Joseph’s
USA TODAY: Hugo González, Real Madrid (Spain)
Bleacher Report: Ben Saraf, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
Yahoo Sports: Adou Thiero, Arkansas
The Athletic: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton
CBS Sports: Maxime Raynaud, Stanford
USA TODAY: Drake Powell, North Carolina
Bleacher Report: Maxime Raynaud, Stanford
Yahoo Sports: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton
The Athletic: Maxime Raynaud, Stanford
CBS Sports: Ben Saraf, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
USA TODAY: Ben Saraf, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
Bleacher Report: Chaz Lanier, Tennessee
Yahoo Sports: Rasheer Fleming, St. Joseph’s
The Athletic: Rasheer Fleming, St. Joseph’s
* CBS Sports: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton
As NBA Draft night unfolds, it will be fascinating to see how these final expert projections stack up against the actual selections. Tune in to witness the future stars of the league find their NBA homes!
