As the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, teams are intensifying their efforts to prepare. Notably, the Dallas Mavericks have scheduled a private visit with Cooper Flagg, who has been suggested to solidify himself as the top overall pick in the upcoming draft if all goes well in his meeting.

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The remarkable trajectory of players in this draft year raises questions about their potential impact in the NBA. While players like Flagg emerge as frontrunners, history suggests forecasts in sports are never certain. Greg Oden and Blake Griffin both had their moments of glory, but their paths diverged from expectations.

In this mock draft, we also made room for analysis concerning later picks, highlighting talents such as Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, who have made significant strides during the season.

Mock Draft Overview

• Pick 1: Cooper Flagg (Duke)
• Pick 2: Dylan Harper (Rutgers)
• Pick 3: Tre Johnson (Texas)
• Pick 4: VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)
• Pick 5: Ace Bailey (Rutgers)
• Pick 6: Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma)
• Pick 7: Kon Knueppel (Duke)

For further analysis on each prospect, including statistics and team fit, we invite you to engage with the entire mock draft on our platform.