NBA Draft 2025: Top NCAA prospects poised to headline this year's draft

NBA Draft 2025: The March Madness is around the corner which will determine the fate of young college basketball players. Several standout college players have already positioned themselves as potential lottery picks with their consistent performances on the court. Among the names gaining traction, these three stand out as top contenders for the 2025 NBA Draft.

#3 Khaman Maluach (Center)

The big South Sudanese center has put up some brilliant performances not only in his prime position - defense but also offensive. Khaman Maluach has been a regular for Duke Blue Devils despite being a freshman. He has amassed 8.3 points, and 6.2 rebounds per game with an FG accuracy of 72.2 percent.

#2 Kasparas Jakučionis (Point Guard)

Kasparas Jakučionis from the University of Illinois has taken the NCAA by storm drawing comparison with the likes of Luka Doncic. The Lithuanian has been touted as one of the top picks in the NBA Draft 2025. Kasparas Jakučionis has scored 15.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. The point guard has a top ceiling and NBA teams will be monitoring him closely.

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#1 Cooper Flagg (Forward)

Another Duke Blue Devils player makes the list justifying why the team is one of the favorites to win the NCAA championship this season. And in the center of it has been Cooper Flagg. The freshman forward has all the US talking about him. And he's that good which will undoubtedly make him the number one draft pick.

He not only has versatile offensive skills but also defensive prowess. Cooper Flagg has gone on to score 19.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. Some analysts even address him as a generational talent that just shows his talent as well as the ceiling at such a young age.