NBA Draft 2025: Second-Round Grades for Every Pick

The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is complete and now, 29 prospects will instead begin their professional careers as second-round picks.

While all of the players who were invited to the green room at Barclays Center were selected in Brooklyn, a new wave of future pros will wait to hear their names called on Thursday night in New York City.

NBA DRAFT GRADES: 2025 NBA Draft first-round grades for each pick

Several players reportedly attending including Rasheer Fleming (Saint Joseph's), Adou Thiero (Arkansas), Kam Jones (Marquette), Johni Broome (Auburn), Koby Brea (Kentucky), Micah Peavy (Georgetown), Javon Small (West Virginia), and Alijah Martin (Florida). Others notable players expected to hear their names early are Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton), Maxime Raynaud (Stanford), and Chaz Lanier (Tennessee).

Here are our live grades for the 2025 NBA Draft.

No. 31 Phoenix Suns (via Minnesota Timberwolves, via Utah Jazz): Rasheer Fleming, Saint Joseph's W

The Suns outbid every team by making aggressive moves to trade up to acquire the first pick of the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting St. Joseph’s forward Rasheer Fleming in the process. He is a first-round talent with a unique blend of size and shooting: Fleming was the only player in college basketball to record at least 40 dunks and 50 shots from beyond the arc, per Bart Torvik . The forward measured with a wingspan above 7-foot-5 and a standing reach above 9-foot-1 at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.

Grade: A+

No. 32 Orlando Magic (via Boston Celtics, via Washington Wizards): Noah Penda, France F

This is a wonderful pick by the Magic, who got another potential first-round talent in France’s Noah Penda. He was named Best Young Player in France’s LNB Pro A, which is an award that was previously won by No. 1 overall picks Victor Wembanyama and Zaccharie Risacher. The 20-year-old forward was also named an All-Star in the league and is a solid addition to their young core.

Grade: A

No. 33 Charlotte Hornets: Sion James, Duke F

After transferring from Tulane to Duke for his final collegiate campaign, Sion James earned All-Defensive honors in the ACC. He had the fastest three-quarter sprint (2.97 seconds) of any player who participated during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago and also displayed very impressive athleticism with a 39.5-inch max vertical. James will have immediate chemistry on the Hornets with rookie Kon Knueppel as they were teammates last season as well.

Grade: B+

No. 34 Charlotte Hornets (via New Orleans Pelicans): Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton C

Measuring at exactly 7-foot-1 with a 7-foot-6 wingspan at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, the Lakers were rumored to have interest trading up to select former Creighton big man Ryan Kalkbrenner. Instead, the Hornets will hold on to the pick and bolster their frontcourt with the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award winner. This is another player who could have heard his name in the first round but will make for a nice addition in round two.

Grade: A-

No. 35 Philadelphia 76ers: Johni Broome, Auburn C

It’s usually really important to value collegiate productivity during player evaluations, and Charles Barkley said Johni Broome was one of the best players to ever play at Auburn. He received honors as The Sporting News Player of the Year, SEC Player of the Year and the Pete Newell Big Man Award. However, his poor athleticism was displayed during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine and could significantly hurt him in the pros.

Grade: C-

No. 36 Los Angeles Lakers (via Minnesota Timberwolves, via Phoenix Suns, via Brooklyn Nets): Adou Thiero, Arkansas W

The Lakers made multiple trades to get the No. 35 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft so they could select Arkansas wing Adou Thiero. With a 7-foot wingspan, the 21-year-old has enough versatility to make a name for himself in the pros. However, his 3-point efficiency dipped each year he was in college. He will need to improve his jumper to ever see meaningful minutes as an NBA player.

Grade: B-

No. 37 Detroit Pistons (via Toronto Raptors): Chaz Lanier, Tennessee G

This is one of the most underrated players in the 2025 NBA Draft, and even if the bet doesn’t pay off, it was a smart decision for the Pistons to select Jerry West Award winner Chaz Lanier. He shot better than 40.2 percent on 3-pointers during his five collegiate seasons, connecting on 3.2 shots per game from beyond the arc last season at Tennessee. He also performed well at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine with a 39-inch vertical and one of the best lane agility times as well.

Grade: A

No. 38 Indiana Pacers (via San Antonio Spurs): Kam Jones, Marquette G

Now that the Indiana Pacers will unfortunately miss Tyrese Haliburton for all of next season due to a torn Achilles tendon, the Eastern Conference champions could use help in the backcourt. They can get that from Kam Jones, who was able to create his own shot as well as anyone in the NCAA last season. There is a reason why he was named as a consensus second-team All-American and is one of the most NBA-ready prospects in this class.

Grade: A-

No. 39 Toronto Raptors (via Portland Trail Blazers): Alijah Martin, Florida G

Florida’s Alijah Martin improved his draft stock when he won the NCAA men’s national championship last season. He also helped lead Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in 2023. Martin has solid athleticism, measuring with a 38-inch max vertical at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine and a fast three-quarter spring (3.11 seconds) as well. Already 23 years old, though, Martin may not have tremendous room for improvement.

Grade: B-

No. 40 Washington Wizards (via New Orleans Pelicans, via Phoenix Suns): Micah Peavy, Georgetown W

After transferring from Texas Tech and then to TCU while in college, Micah Peavy eventually earned First-Team All-Big East honors. He was productive last season, averaging 17.2 points with 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. Peavy also shot 40.0 percent on 3-pointers, and at 24 years old when NBA 2K25 Summer League begins, he should have an advanced readiness to him.

Grade: B+

No. 41 Phoenix Suns (via Golden State Warriors, via Miami Heat, via Brooklyn Nets): Koby Brea, Kentucky G

The Suns continue to pick some of the most intriguing players in the 2025 NBA Draft, this time finding stellar value outside of the top-40 with Kentucky senior Koby Brea. After shooting better than 43.0 percent on 3-pointers across five seasons in the NCAA, he is a pro shooter who can help any team looking to improve its floor spacing.

Grade: A-

No. 42 Sacramento Kings (via Chicago Bulls): Maxime Raynaud, Stanford C

If I’m going to bet on one player who was selected in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, it’s France’s Maxime Raynaud. The former Stanford big man measured taller than 7-foot barefoot at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, where he was one of the biggest winners . Raynaud averaged a double-double last season while also shooting 34.7 percent on 3-pointers, connecting on nearly two per game. Anyone with that blend of size and shooting has a real chance to succeed.

Grade: A+

No. 43 Washington Wizards (via Utah Jazz, via Dallas Mavericks): Jamir Watkins, Florida State W

Jamir Watkins was another player who significantly improved his stock at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. He averaged 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game last year at Florida State. For him to stick around in the NBA, he’ll need to improve his jump shot after he went just 32.5 percent on 3-pointers while in the NCAA. If that happens, though, he can find his way into an NBA rotation.

Grade: B+

No. 44 Oklahoma City Thunder (via Atlanta Hawks): Brooks Barnhizer, Northwestern F

The Thunder will add Brooks Barnhizer, and he will reportedly begin his professional career on a two-way contract for the reigning champions. Barnhizer is a do-it-all wing who averaged 17.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game last season. His jump shot wasn’t great, though, shooting just 26.6 percent on 3-pointers. Oklahoma City likely needed someone who would agree to a two-way deal, but don’t expect to see him in the NBA any time soon.

Grade: B-

No. 45 Minnesota Timberwolves (via Los Angeles Lakers, via Chicago Bulls, via Sacramento Kings): Rocco Zikarsky, Australia C

Even though they drafted a big man with Joan Beringer in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Timberwolves also selected Rocco Zikarsky in the second round. It was immediately unclear if Minnesota will roster both bigs or if one will potentially play overseas as a draft-and-stash candidate, but measuring at 7-foot-3 barefoot at 18 years old, the gamble is worthwhile for the size alone.

Grade: B+

No. 46 Boston Celtics (via Orlando Magic): Amari Williams, Kentucky C

While playing at Drexel University during his first few years of college, England’s Amari Williams won Defensive Player of the Year in the Colonial Athletic Association three seasons in a row. He then transferred to Kentucky, where he nearly averaged a double-double with 10.9 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Williams is a fine player, and he could potentially get some playing time next season as the Celtics take some time to regroup after losing Jayson Tatum to injury and then trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis.

Grade: B-

No. 47 Milwaukee Bucks (via Detroit Pistons): Bogoljub Marković, Serbia F

Serbia’s Bogoljub Marković won ABA League Top Prospect last season, which is an award previously won by Nikola Jokić, as well as Goga Bitadze and Nikola Topić. Marković had a great season playing for Mega Basket, averaging 13.9 points with 6.9 rebounds per game while shooting 38.8 percent on 3-pointers. He is a likely draft-and-stash candidate who will use more time playing overseas to continue his development.

Grade: A

No. 48 Memphis Grizzlies (via Golden State Warriors): Javon Small, West Virginia G

West Virginia guard Javon Small improved his stock at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, measuring with a 40.5-inch max vertical, which was third-best among all participants. He All-Big 12 guard is coming off a great season when he averaged 18.6 points with 4.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. Like so many other prospects, he could carve out a role for himself if he can improve the efficiency on his jump shot.

Grade: B

No. 49 Cleveland Cavaliers (via Milwaukee Bucks): Tyrese Proctor, Duke G

Yet another Duke star came off the board in the 2025 NBA Draft with Australia’s Tyrese Proctor heading to Cleveland. The guard measured at 6-foot-4.25 and a 6-foot-7.25 wingspan at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, which gives him good positional size. While his playmaking numbers went down during his junior year, his 3-point efficiency improved up to 40.5 percent, which should give him more staying power as a player who earned a guaranteed contract in the NBA.

Grade: B+

No. 50 L.A. Clippers (via New York Knicks, via Memphis Grizzlies): Kobe Sanders, Nevada W

Nevada’s Kobe Sanders is one of the players who improved his stock considerably during the pre-draft process, notably as one of the standout performers during the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. This is the second player that the Clippers drafted who used the pre-draft process to climb on big boards after they also selected Yanic Konan Niederhauser.

Grade: B-

No. 51 New York Knicks (via L.A. Clippers, via Minnesota Timberwolves): Mohamed Diawara, France F

France’s Mohamed Diawara is a likely draft-and-stash candidate for the Knicks, but New York’s front office was likely enamored by Diawara’s physical measurements with a reported 7-foot-4 wingspan and 9-foot-2 standing reach. He is also reportedly friends with Pacôme Dadiet, who the Knicks drafted in the first round last season.

Grade: C+

No. 52 Golden State Warriors (via Phoenix Suns, via Denver Nuggets): Alex Toohey, Australia F

Australia’s Alex Toohey won the NBL Next Generation Award, which is given to the league’s best player under 25 years old, last season. With a wingspan of nearly 6-foot-11 while shooting 34.0 percent on 3-pointers and averaging 1.4 steals per game, Toohey has promising 3-and-D potential in the NBA.

Grade: A

No. 53 Utah Jazz (via L.A. Clippers): John Tonje, Wisconsin W

Already 24 years old, it took a long time for Wisconsin’s John Tonje to finally enjoy his breakout campaign in the NCAA. But after averaging 19.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while also shooting 38.8 percent on 3-pointers, the Jazz found a player who is potentially more than ready to contribute sooner than most.

Grade: B-

No. 54 Indiana Pacers: Taelon Peter, Liberty G

Usually it’s not a good sign for a player if they don’t get invited to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, G League Elite Camp or NBA Draft Combine. But that didn’t stop the Pacers from selecting Taelon Peter, who averaged 13.7 points and 4.0 rebounds per game while shooting 45.3 points per game en route to also making an appearance in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Grade: D+

No. 55 Chicago Bulls (via Los Angeles Lakers): Lachlan Olbrich, Australia F

Australia’s Lachlan Olbrich had a successful career playing overseas, winning the NBL championship in 2025. He also briefly played in the NCAA for UC Riverside. He was arguably the best player at the G League Elite Camp, where he eventually earned a spot at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. He is a bit undersized for a big man at under 6-foot-9 barefoot, especially considering he rarely shoots from beyond the arc.

Grade: C+

No. 56 Golden State Warriors (via Memphis Grizzlies, via Houston Rockets): Will Richard, Florida G

Florida’s Will Richard played a huge role in helping his team win the NCAA men’s basketball national championship last season. He averaged 13.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 35.9 percent on 3-pointers. This is a solid choice for the Warriors .

Grade: B

No. 57 Orlando Magic (via Boston Celtics): Max Shulga, VCU G

After winning Atlantic 10 Player of the Year last season, VCU’s Max Shulga will begin his professional career on a two-way contract with the Celtics. He averaged 15.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game last season. He also shot 39.2 percent on 3-pointers during his five years in college, which is encouraging.

Grade: A

No. 58 Cleveland Cavaliers: Saliou Niang, Senegal G

This late in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Cavaliers got a fun draft-and-stash player in Senegal’s Saliou Niang . After coming to the United States to hear his name called in the second round, Niang will continue his development overseas next season.

Grade: B+

No. 59 Memphis Grizzlies (via Golden State Warriors, via Phoenix Suns, via Oklahoma City Thunder): Jahmai Mashack, Tennessee G

The Grizzlies were able to keep former Tennessee standout Jahmai Mashack fairly local by beginning his NBA career in the same state where he played college. The former SEC All-Defense recipient averaged 1.7 steals per game last season but did not provide much more than that.

Grade: C-

When is the 2025 NBA Draft second round? How to watch

The second round of the 2025 NBA Draft is Thursday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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