The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is in the books and a buzzy 2025 NBA Draft is already top-of-mind for the sharp decision-makers at the next level. College basketball and its prospects will be at the epicenter of it all next year.
The sport is primed for a highly-anticipated, 2024-25 season, partially because of the talent that is on the way from multiple avenues. A boom of NIL money has helped the college game attract the best hoopers from across the globe. A proven All-American like North Carolina star RJ Davis opted not to chase his NBA dreams and return to the college game for a fifth season while elite international talents have showcased a keen interest in playing college basketball. This is on full display at places like St. John's, BYU, Illinois and Wisconsin.
But the biggest attraction next season may be a freshman class that could make a major splash. Freshmen have slipped down the pecking order in the college game in recent years due to the influx of veterans cashing in on the free COVID year of eligibility. This crop of freshmen has a chance to flip the script in a real way and show that there's still more than enough room in the college game for fresh blood.
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Let's dive into college basketball's 15 best prospects for the 2025 NBA Draft.
