As the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, several young players are making headlines with their impressive performances on the court. Among these rising stars is Jeremiah Fears, a freshman sensation from Oklahoma, who averaged 17.9 points, 4.4 assists, and 2.2 steals per game during his first season. Meanwhile, Ben Saraf and Noa Essengue of Ratiopharm Ulm Germany are also catching the attention of scouts. Saraf, a versatile guard, posted 13.2 points, 5.0 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, while Essengue, a power forward, contributed 12.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assists.
Danny Wolf, a junior center from Michigan, has shown his prowess by averaging 12.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Despite his ups and downs this season, young Riley from Illinois remains a player to watch. On the other hand, Jackson is finding his rhythm, scoring over 20 points in four of his last five games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, known for having potentially the deepest roster in the NBA and a plethora of draft picks, are in a strong position to select the best available talent. Cooper Flagg from Duke has been instrumental in propelling the Blue Devils deep into the NCAA tournament and is hailed as one of the top prospects in the draft class. Similarly, VJ Edgecombe from Baylor has demonstrated his potential to be a leading player in the class.
Dylan Harper of Rutgers is another freshman who has a promising path to solidify his position at the top of the draft class. His teammate, Ace Bailey, plays a crucial role in Rutgers' success. Texas's Tre Johnson concluded his first season with an impressive average of 18.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
Maluach from Virginia, although still developing particularly on offense, has a lot to demonstrate during ACC play and the NCAA tournament. In France, Nolan Traore is making waves as a point guard for Saint Quentin, posting averages of 10.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
Lastly, Carter Bryant, a freshman from Arizona, rounded off his initial season with averages of 5.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
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