The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is completed, with few unexpected developments, notably the Dallas Mavericks’ selection of Cooper Flagg as the number one overall pick. Surprising choices arose in later picks, such as the Utah Jazz opting for Ace Bailey and the Portland Trail Blazers drafting Yang Hansen, defying expectations.

As notable players remained unselected, including Danny Wolf and Liam McNeeley, attention now shifts to the start of Round 2. Let’s explore the ten top players awaiting their names to be called:

1. Adou Thiero, F, Arkansas

Thiero’s explosive play caught the eye this past season, leading to impressive averages of 15.1 points and 5.8 rebounds. However, his 3-point shooting needs improvement.

2. Rasheer Fleming, F, St. Joe’s

Fleming had a strong Atlantic-10 season, with averages of 14.7 points and 8.5 rebounds.

3. Ryan Kalkbrenner, C, Creighton

Kalkbrenner excelled defensively, earning four consecutive Big East Defensive Player of the Year honors. Averaged 19.2 points and 8.7 rebounds.

4. Maxime Raynaud, C, Stanford

Raynaud demonstrated his scoring ability with 20.2 points per game while also being recognized for passing skills.

5. Noah Penda, G/F, France

Penda’s defensive contributions stand out including an average of 1.4 steals per game despite lower scoring averages.

6. Tyrese Proctor, G, Duke

Proctor’s growth as a shooter has made him one of the standout players, with impressive shooting percentages.

7. Chaz Lanier, G, Tennessee

Lanier has been recognized as a top 3-point shooter with an ability to score 39.5% from deep last season.

8. Koby Brea, G/F, Kentucky

Brea led the nation in 3-point shooting percentage, spotlighting his scoring skills throughout his college career.

9. John Tonje, G/F, Wisconsin

Tonje was a leading scorer in the Big Ten, with impressive shooting stats and recognitions.

10. Johni Broome, F/C, Auburn

Considered a top talent due to his outstanding production, Broome was a potential player of the year candidate.

Stay tuned for the continuation of the draft, where more surprising moves could unfold.