Mock Draft 1.0 Part 2
Breaking Down Picks 31-59 in an Early, Fluid Draft Cycle
The second edition of my Mock Draft 1.0 is here, covering picks 31 through 59. The first-round projections (picks 1-30) dropped on Friday, and today I’m following up with the next group of prospects. This year’s draft includes only 59 picks instead of the usual 60, as the New York Knicks forfeited their second-round selection.
While it’s still early in the season, this class has already proven difficult to evaluate. Some players are off to unsustainable hot starts, while others—particularly highly touted freshmen with first-round buzz—are struggling to earn consistent minutes in their rotations. However, I expect many of those freshmen to gain their coaches’ trust as the season progresses.
Adding to the intrigue is an interesting mix of international prospects, some of whom could make noise in the 2025 NBA Draft. The draft order for this mock is based on Friday’s standings, and with multiple college basketball tournaments happening this week, there’s no shortage of high-level matchups featuring NBA talent. For some prospects, these tournaments represent their first real test against Power 5 or elite competition, which could have a significant impact on their draft stock moving forward.
Rasheer Fleming
St. Joseph’s
Junior
Forward-Center
6’9” | 230
Age on draft night: 20.9
Fleming is one of the toughest prospects to leave outside my top 30, and I fully expect him to receive first-round consideration as the season progresses. Through six games, Fleming has been a force, averaging 14.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.8 steals per game. He’s been efficient offensively, shooting 40.9% from three on 3.7 attempts per game, adding versatility to his profile as a big man.