AI predicts lottery selections for 2025 NBA Draft
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Four of Duke’s five starters are heading to the NBA Draft, led by projected No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and fellow standout Kon Knueppel. While Flagg is getting most of the national spotlight, Knueppel is widely expected to be a top-10 selection. Teammates Tyrese Proctor and Khaman Maluach are also attracting strong interest from NBA teams.
The NBA draft combine is in full swing at Wintrust Arena. Here’s what likely No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and other top players are saying.
Carter Bryant, Thomas Sorber, Drake Powell and Labaron Philon are among those who confirmed Wednesday that they will not return to school and will remain in the NBA draft.
North Carolina guard Drake Powell reaffirmed his decision to enter the 2025 NBA draft pool, telling ESPN's Jeff Borzello he's "all-in on the draft."
The 2025 NBA Draft Combine is underway at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis in Chicago. On Wednesday and Thursday, scrimmages are being held in which several of the top Draft prospects are playing. See below for information on where to watch and follow along via a live box score:
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The Kings entered the draft lottery with just a 3.8 percent chance of their pick landing in the top four and thus conveying. Otherwise, they would owe it to the Atlanta Hawks as a result of the 2022 trade that landed them Kevin Huerter.
All signs point toward Richardson leaving the college game behind. He’ll continue to take guidance from his father, Jason, the fifth pick in the 2001 draft. One thing the younger Richardson won’t borrow from dad: His draft-night fashion. Jason, befitting the style of the time, wore a baggy suit.
Former Indiana men’s basketball players Tamar Bates and Mackenzie Mgabako participated in the NBA Draft Combine and both were in action in scrimmages played on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Mgbako, who played at Indiana from 2023-25, but who has since transferred to Texas A&M, was a part of Team Domercant in the scrimmage.