The Final Four for the men's NCAA Tournament has arrived in San Antonio, showcasing the top players. Many will conclude their college careers at the Alamodome, battling for the chance to lift the national championship trophy.
Duke has three players projected to be top-10 lottery picks: Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach and Kon Knueppel. Auburn is led by the talented Johni Broome, a Wooden Award finalist. Rutgers boasts two standout players, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, who have been included in the roundup for their outstanding performances this season.
Here is the latest NBA mock draft roundup from USA TODAY Sports, with the Final Four at the doorstep.
2025 NBA Mock Draft roundup
1. Cooper Flagg, Duke
- Freshman, guard-forward, 6-9, 205, 18 years old
- 2024-25 stats: 18.9 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 4.2 apg, 1.4 spg, 1.3 bpg, 48.3% FG, 37.4% 3PT, 83.4% FT
The young star is the leading scorer, rebounder, playmaker and thief of the ball for the Blue Devils. He understands how to execute plays, can make catch-and-shoot 3-pointers, and serves as an active defender on the weak side. Flagg contributions are guiding Duke to an impressive season, highlighted by winning the ACC regular-season title, the ACC tournament title, and making an appearance in the Final Four.
2. Dylan Harper, Rutgers
- Freshman, guard, 6-6, 215, 19 years old
- 2024-25 stats: 19.4 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.4 spg, 48.4% FG, 33.3% 3PT, 75% FT
Harper recently declared for the NBA draft and his greatest strength at the next level will likely be his versatility, which enables him to both run the point and play off the ball. In Rutgers' only game during the Big Ten tournament, Harper scored 27 points and also recorded eight rebounds, eight assists, two steals and two blocks in a double-overtime loss to Southern California.
3. Ace Bailey, Rutgers
- Freshman, guard-forward, 6-10, 200, 18 years old
- 2024-25 stats: 17.6 ...
