NBA Draft 2025: Mock top 30 Big Board list of top college players for 2024-25 season

18. Liam McNeely - UConn Huskies

2023-24 season stats: N/A

McNeely is a 6’7 wing and consensus five-star prospect, known for his elite shooting ability and size, making him a natural pro candidate. He joins a UConn team with a great past draft, including a pair of top-7 draft picks, Stephon Castle and Donovan Clingan. Look for the star freshman to likely start and be the next underclassman star for the program.

17. Egor Demin - BYU Cougars

2023-24 season stats: N/A

Demin is a 6’8 shooting guard who is hailed as one of the best international prospects joining the college pipeline next season. He’s a quality athlete and pure shooter who can handle the ball as well. The freshman guard could be the best player on BYU’s roster and should be a focal point on Day 1.

16. Jamir Watkins - Florida State Seminoles

2023-24 season stats: 15.6 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.8 apg

Watkins nearly stayed in the NBA Draft this time around and returns as the clear-cut star of the Seminoles. He led the team in all the main offensive categories, while also shooting 34% from deep on limited attempts. With an improved 3-point shot, Watkins will be a natural “3 and D” prospect for the NBA next season.