Top Players for Round 2 of the 2025 NBA Draft: Kalkbrenner and Broome Lead the Way
A look at the most promising players still available in the second round of the NBA Draft.
With round 1 concluded in the NBA Draft, several talented players remain for round 2. Here’s a breakdown of the standout prospects:
2025 NBA Draft Top Players
Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton)
- Overall Rank: #23
- Strengths: Strength, Rebounding, Potential
Kalkbrenner could easily land in the top 20 due to his height of over seven feet and a three-point shooting rate of 34.4%. He has been named Big East Defensive Player of the Year four times and shows great promise as a future Boston Celtic.
Johni Broome (Auburn)
- Overall Rank: #25
- Strengths: Scoring Ability, Competitive Spirit
The SEC Player of the Year, Broome demonstrated his capability by scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds on 75% shooting in the Elite 8, becoming the first player to accomplish this feat since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1984.
Other Noteworthy Players
- Maxime Raynaud (Stanford) - Rank #27
- Noah Penda (France) - Rank #30
For a comprehensive list of all remaining prospects, view the full list.
