: He lived up to the hype, leading all rookies in scoring and securing the Kia NBA Rookie of the Year award.
The 2025 draft class, held at the Barclays Center , is considered one of the most talented in recent years. Below are the top 10 picks from that night: School/Club Cooper Flagg Dallas Mavericks 2 Dylan Harper San Antonio Spurs 3 VJ Edgecombe Philadelphia 76ers 4 Kon Knueppel Charlotte Hornets 5 Ace Bailey 6 Tre Johnson Washington Wizards 7 Jeremiah Fears New Orleans Pelicans 8 Egor Demin Brooklyn Nets 9 Collin Murray-Boyles Toronto Raptors South Carolina 10 Khaman Maluach Phoenix Suns (via HOU) Jugadores de la NBA elegidos
Sources like NBA.com and ESPN confirm these rankings and the subsequent trades that took place on draft night. : He lived up to the hype, leading
: While not a 2025 draftee, he continued his dominance, being unanimously elected as the Defensive Player of the Year . : While not a 2025 draftee, he continued
: He emerged as a surprising sharpshooter, ranking highly in three-point field goals made according to NBA Top Players stats. Looking Ahead: 2026 NBA Draft Prospects
The selected Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, a decision that has already paid off as he was recently named the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year . Sun, Jun 22 Thunder won! The 2025 NBA Draft: Top Selections