2025 NBA Draft Buzz: Cooper Flagg Leads the Pack, But Surprises Await in Top 10
Hey everyone, the 2025 NBA Draft is finally here, and things are already getting wild. While the season just wrapped up and the champagne from the Finals is barely dry, draft night is just hours away — and man, the speculation is peaking. We all know Duke’s Cooper Flagg is locked in at No. 1, and honestly, that’s been a foregone conclusion for over a year. This kid is the total package: high IQ, elite two-way game, and he just became the youngest Wooden Award winner in history. Dallas is about to get a franchise cornerstone.
But what really has everyone talking isn't the top pick — it's the drama swirling around the rest of the lottery. Rutgers stars Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey were once expected to be top-five locks. Harper still likely goes No. 2 to San Antonio, but Bailey’s draft stock? That’s a rollercoaster right now. He’s turned down multiple team workouts, and to top it off, his advisor is a former convict who isn't even a certified agent. That’s raising eyebrows across the league. Now, people are projecting Bailey to slide as low as No. 6 or 7, possibly landing in Washington — a move that could cost him about $6 million in rookie contract value. That's a steep price for playing hard to get.
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Meanwhile, Flagg’s teammates are making serious noise. Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach are both projected to go in the top 10. Knueppel’s shooting is just lethal — 40% from deep and an absolute weapon in transition. He’s being mocked to the Pelicans at No. 7, which would be a great fit next to Zion. Then there’s Maluach, a mobile 7-footer with great instincts and elite rim protection. He’s looking like a strong pick for Brooklyn at No. 8.
There’s also some shakeups predicted by major analysts. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo thinks Kasparas Jakucionis might fall out of the top 10 completely. And keep your eye on international riser Joan Beringer — Zach Brazilier has him climbing the board to No. 13 for Atlanta. The kid’s only been playing basketball for three years and already has a 7-foot-4 wingspan and elite defensive instincts. That’s just insane upside.
The tension is real, and every pick after Flagg is a potential curveball. Whether it's trades, surprise drops, or late risers, this draft could reshape several franchises. So buckle up — Wednesday night’s going to be a show.
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