Tue Feb 18 05:20:00 UTC 2025: ## 2025 NBA Mock Draft Projects Star-Studded Class

**NEW YORK, NY** – With the NBA All-Star Game in the rearview mirror, attention is turning to the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft, projected to be one of the strongest in recent memory. Draft Digest has released its latest mock draft, highlighting a deep pool of talent led by top prospects Cooper Flagg (Duke) and Dylan Harper (Rutgers).

Flagg is predicted to go number one overall to the Washington Wizards, while Harper is projected to the New Orleans Pelicans at number two. The mock draft features a diverse range of players from top college programs and international leagues. Several other high-potential players are expected to significantly impact NBA franchises, including VJ Edgecombe (Baylor), Tre Johnson (Texas), and Asa Newell (Georgia).

The complete first round of the Draft Digest mock draft is as follows:

1. Washington Wizards: Cooper Flagg (Duke)
2. New Orleans Pelicans: Dylan Harper (Rutgers)
3. Utah Jazz: VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)
4. Charlotte Hornets: Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois)
5. Toronto Raptors: Ace Bailey (Rutgers)
6. Philadelphia 76ers: Tre Johnson (Texas)
7. Brooklyn Nets: Asa Newell (Georgia)
8. Chicago Bulls: Khaman Maluach (Duke)
9. Portland Trail Blazers: Collin Murray-Boyles (South Carolina)
10. San Antonio Spurs (via ATL): Kon Knueppel (Duke)
11. Miami Heat: Liam McNeeley (UConn)
12. Houston Rockets (via PHX): Noa Essengue (INTL)
13. Atlanta Hawks (via SAC): Thomas Sorber (Georgetown)
14. Miami Heat (via GSW): Nolan Traore (INTL)
15. San Antonio Spurs (via ATL): Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma)
16. Orlando Magic: Derik Queen (Maryland)
17. Minnesota Timberwolves (via DET): Egor Demin (BYU)
18. Dallas Mavericks: Ben Saraf (INTL)
19. Brooklyn Nets (via MIL): Will Riley (Illinois)
20. Utah Jazz (via MIN): Hugo Gonzalez (INTL)
21. Indiana Pacers: Kanon Catchings (BYU)
22. OKC Thunder (via LAC): Carter Bryant (Arizona)
23. Atlanta Hawks (via LAL): Jase Richardson (Michigan State)
24. Brooklyn Nets (via HOU): Labaron Philon (Alabama)
25. Orlando Magic (via DEN): Nique Clifford (Colorado State)
26. Washington Wizards (via MEM): Donnie Freeman (Syracuse)
27. Brooklyn Nets (via NYK): Rasheer Fleming (St. Joseph’s)
28. Boston Celtics: Alex Karaban (UConn)
29. LA Clippers (via OKC): Noah Penda (INTL)
30. Phoenix Suns (via CLE): Danny Wolf (Michigan)

The full mock draft, including the second round, is available on Draft Digest. The publication invites readers to follow them on social media for further NBA Draft news and analysis. Note that this mock draft is purely speculative.

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