The 2025 NBA Draft largely validated pre-draft consensus as most of the top selections fell within projected ranges. Teams prioritized two-way versatility, shotmaking, and players with high upside. Still, there were notable deviations that highlighted how individual team context continues to shape draft strategy more than media boards or aggregated mock drafts.

This guide is built to give you a snapshot of what to expect on draft night. Each player is slotted within a projected range based on league chatter, team needs, and archetypal value—along with a brief overview of who they are and why their name might be called.