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Best NBA draft prospects available after Round 1
With the first 30 selections of the 2025 NBA Draft complete, teams are now recalibrating their draft boards in preparation for Thursday night's second-round action.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to open the second round with the 31st overall pick and also hold picks 48 and 59 later in the evening. The Charlotte Hornets are positioned to make a significant impact with back-to-back selections at Nos. 33 and 34. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks after securing the No. 1 overall pick will not be active barring any trade activity, as they currently hold no second-round picks.
The Detroit Pistons will make their first appearance in this year’s draft at No. 37 overall.
Below is a look at the top remaining prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft pool, based on Field Level Media's overall rankings:
Top Available Prospects (by Field Level Media ranking)
18. Rasheer Fleming (F, Saint Joseph’s)
Measurables: 6’9”, 7’5” wingspan
Upside: Elite athletic profile, strong Combine showing, high motor
Needs: Consistent jumper; raw offensively
Fit for: Teams betting on tools and development could go early in Round 2
22. Noah Penda (F, Le Mans Sarthe, France)
Profile: 6’8”, 225 lbs, physically mature
Strengths: Strong frame, high IQ, plug-and-play system fit
Pro comp: Herbert Jones-lite
Fit for: Defensive-minded teams needing size at the wing
30. Adou Thiero (F, Arkansas)
Development curve: Former guard, now 6’7” and versatile
Traits: Matchup defender, explosive potential
X-Factor: Can he hit enough threes to stay on the floor?
Fit for: Switch-heavy defenses and transition-focused teams
32. Bogoljub Markovic (C, Serbia)
Profile: Modern stretch big, 6’11” with touch
Concern: Needs strength and time
Draft outlook: Stash candidate or G-League project with upside
33. Maxime Raynaud (C, Stanford)
Size: 7’1” with skill flashes
Pros: Can stretch floor, very coachable
Con: Lacks quick-twitch athleticism
Fit for: Teams looking for a floor-spacing backup center
34. Kam Jones (SG, Marquette)
Age: 23, mature guard
Profile: Tough defender, strong finisher
Shooting: Streaky, similar questions faced by Jimmy Butler pre-draft
Fit for: Teams that want win-now bench depth
Best of the Rest (Selected Highlights)
35. Ryan Kalkbrenner (C, Creighton)
Elite shot-blocker, seasoned collegiate big
Rim protector with pick-and-roll potential
36. Tyrese Proctor (G, Duke)
Crafty ball-handler, decent size for a point
Could stick if he regains his shooting touch
37. Koby Brea (G, Kentucky)
Lethal shooter, off-ball mover
Lacks ideal size and burst, but pure stroke could keep him in the league
39. Rocco Zikarsky (C, Brisbane Bullets, Australia)
7'3" with rare mobility for his size
Long-term project with tantalizing tools
41. Chaz Lanier (SG, Tennessee)
Late bloomer with 3-and-D potential
Competed hard in the SEC, good toughness
43. Alex Toohey (F, Sydney Kings, Australia)
Glue-guy with solid international experience
Low usage, high impact
51. Ryan Nembhard (G, Gonzaga) High IQ point guard with great vision Undersized, but proven leader and competitor
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