New 2025 NBA mock draft: Cooper Flagg at No. 1, but who else makes the cut after the combine?
ESPNMonday, May 19, 2025 at 12:33:30 PM
** ESPN’s latest 2025 NBA mock draft has high school phenom Cooper Flagg holding onto the top spot, but the real intrigue starts at No. 3, where the field opens up after the recent draft combine. Analysts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo break down the potential risers, sleepers, and surprises in what’s shaping up to be a deep and unpredictable class.
What This Means: ** Mock drafts are like early weather forecasts for basketball fans—they give you a rough idea of what’s coming, but things can change fast. With Flagg as the consensus frontrunner, the real drama lies in how the rest of the board shakes out, especially after prospects showed their stuff at the combine. For NBA teams and fans, this is the first peek at the next wave of potential stars.
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