Jay Bilas’s Top Eight NBA Draft Prospects – 2025 Analysis
A detailed breakdown by Jay Bilas on eight standout NBA Draft 2025 prospects including Cooper Flagg Dylan Harper Ace Bailey VJ Edgecombe Kon Knueppel Khaman Maluach Tre Johnson and Jeremiah Fears .
1 Cooper Flagg – The Complete Forward
Jay Bilas describes Cooper Flagg as “the most complete player in the draft” Flagg excels on both ends of the floor with a strong shooting touch (44% from three-point range in ACC play) solid defense and effective rebounding all backed by a high basketball IQ At just 18½ years old Flagg’s exceptional length and competitiveness make him an intriguing prospect .
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2 Dylan Harper – Pick-and-Roll Specialist
Ranked second by Bilas Dylan Harper stands out for his pick-and-roll ability rim finishing and court awareness His size and strength allow him to be an effective offensive weapon Although his outside shooting and defensive skills need improvement his offensive instincts are notable .
3 Ace Bailey – High-Ceiling Shooter
Ace Bailey is recognized for his confidence and deep shooting range With a 7-foot wingspan and athleticism Bailey offers intriguing scoring potential even if his consistency fluctuates .
4 VJ Edgecombe – Explosive Two-Way Talent
Bilas calls Edgecombe “probably the best athlete in the draft” Known for his speed agility defensive potential and rebounding Edgecombe draws comparisons to young Dwyane Wade and Victor Oladipo for his two-way impact .
5 Kon Knueppel – Elite Shooter
Knueppel’s sharpshooting stands out with impressive marks of 48% from the corner 41% overall and 91% from the free-throw line Bilas considers him possibly the best shooter in the class bolstered by his toughness and positive plus-minus metrics .
6 Khaman Maluach – Rim Protector
Standing seven feet tall with a 7’7″ wingspan Maluach is a dominant rim protector and offensive rebounder He finishes efficiently around the rim with a 71% field goal percentage While his perimeter agility needs work his interior game is a strength .
7 Tre Johnson – Versatile Shooter
Johnson combines shooting off the dribble with length agility and playmaking ability He is a reliable pick-and-roll threat with defensive upside due to his mobility .
8 Jeremiah Fears – Primary Ball-Handler
Bilas calls Fears “the best pure ball handler in the draft” Fears excels at penetrating defenses drawing fouls and creating scoring opportunities for teammates His three-point shooting is below average but has shown signs of improvement .