Big Board 3.0 (Revised): Full Breakdown of My Top 75 2025 NBA Draft Prospects
Scouting the 2025 NBA Draft: My top 75 prospects, their strengths, concerns, and where they stand heading into March.
The 2025 NBA Draft class continues to take shape, and with March approaching, it's time for an updated, fully revisededition of Big Board 3.0—now expanded to my top 75 prospects. This is the third iteration of my rankings, following my initial top 25 and picks 26 through 50, but this time, it’s a complete breakdown of the most draftable players in this class. Truthfully, I could have extended the list even further, as I currently have nearly 100 names I believe are worthy of being drafted or signed to two-way contracts. Of course, not all of them will enter the draft, as some will return to school or remain overseas, but as of today, this is how I see the class stacking up.
My top three remains unchanged, with Duke’s Cooper Flagg and Rutgers’ freshman duo of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey leading the way. However, in my eyes, the real intrigue begins at pick No. 4. In this article, I’ll be fully transparent, sharing my thoughts on what I like and what concerns me about each prospect—whether minor or significant.
This is my honest, no-fluff evaluation based on updated statistics as of February 25th and where things currently stand in the ever-changing 2025 draft landscape.
1. Cooper Flagg
Duke
Freshman
Combo Forward
6’9” | 205
Age on draft night: 18.5
Big Board 2.0 Rank: 1
Cooper Flagg has been as good as advertised—but to be honest, he’s been even better than I expected. He currently leads Duke in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, and you can see the steady improvements he’s made to his offensive game throughout the season. Flagg has consistently shown up in big games, delivering on both ends of the floor. Defensively, he’s been dominant, but it’s his offensive versatility, competitive fire, athleticism, and skill set that have truly stood out. The fact that he came into the season with immense hype and has not only met but exceeded expectations—while leading Duke to a 24-3 record—is a testament to just how good he actually is.
One of the most impressive things about Flagg is his toughness. Even with defenses entirely geared to stop him, he finds ways to impact the game and impose his will. He’s also a really good passer—comfortable making plays out of ball screens, the short roll, and double teams. He can find shooters and make interior passes in tight spaces, which makes him even more dangerous as a lead option.
There’s not much to criticize without overanalyzing. He’s now shooting 37% from three, which has exceeded my expectations, and he continues to show growth as a shooter. If you’re looking for areas to improve, you could point to his handle needing some tightening or the fact that he’s converting just 51% of his non-dunk finishes around the rim. But at that point, you’re digging deep.
Right now, there’s no real debate—Cooper Flagg has clearly separated himself from the rest of the pack, and in my eyes, he’s a 100% lock to be the first player taken in the 2025 NBA Draft.
2. Dylan Harper
Rutgers
Freshman
Combo Guard
6’6” | 215
Age on draft night: 19.3
Big Board 2.0 Rank: 2
Dylan Harper remains locked in at No. 2 and is finally back to looking like himself after dealing with illness and injuries. Over his last two games, he’s been outstanding—dropping 34 points against Washington on 9-of-18 shooting, including 4-of-8 from three, while getting to the line 14 times and converting 12. He also added five rebounds and three assists in that performance. Then on Sunday, he followed it up with 25 points, nine assists, and six steals on an efficient 9-of-13 shooting, once again going 4-of-8 from deep. Harper has now made eight of his last 16 threes and is 18-of-31 from the floor in that span, further solidifying the gap between him and his Rutgers teammate, Ace Bailey, at No. 3.