As the 2025 NBA draft approaches, we take a closer look at the top prospects and their potential impact in the league. Here are high and low-end player comparisons for the projected lottery picks:

1. Cooper Flagg, SF/PF, Duke

• High end: Jayson Tatum with more defense
• Low end: Andre Iguodala with more offense Flagg is the consensus No. 1 pick, showcasing well-rounded offense and stellar defense. His versatility makes him a valuable asset for the Mavericks.

2. Dylan Harper, PG/SG, Rutgers

• High end: Jalen Brunson but bigger
• Low end: D'Angelo Russell Harper's blend of size, power, scoring, and playmaking makes him a highly attractive pro prospect.

3. Ace Bailey, SG/SF, Rutgers

• High end: Michael Porter Jr.
• Low end: Andrew Wiggins Bailey is the draft's most dynamic shotmaker, with significant scoring potential.

4. VJ Edgecombe, SG, Baylor

• High end: Victor Oladipo
• Low end: Jaden Ivey Edgecombe's speed, strength, and elite explosiveness make him a promising on-ball creator.

5. Jeremiah Fears, PG, Oklahoma

• High end: Monta Ellis
• Low end: Jerryd Bayless Fears' daring and craft in pressuring the paint make him a tricky but promising prospect.

6. Tre Johnson, SG, Texas

• High end: Michael Redd
• Low end: Cam Thomas, but taller Johnson's clean and compact stroke makes him a threat from long range.

7. Khaman Maluach, C, Duke

• High end: Rudy Gobert, but quicker
• Low end: Daniel Gafford, but bigger Maluach fits the rim-protecting, rim-running center archetype with major defensive upside.

8. Kon Knueppel, SG/SF, Duke

• High end: Desmond Bane
• Low end: Joe Harris Knueppel's all-around offensive game and shooting make him a potential top-five pick.

9. Collin Murray-Boyles, PF/C, South Carolina

• High end: Al Horford
• Low end: Xavier Tillman Murray-Boyles projects as a solid gadget player in the frontcourt with versatile skills.

10. Kasparas Jakucionis, PG, Illinois

• High end: Austin Reaves
• Low end: Delon Wright Jakucionis' savvy playmaking and improving shooting stroke make him a promising guard.

11. Egor Demin, PG/SG, BYU

• High end: Deni Avdija and Josh Giddey
• Low end: Kyle Anderson Demin's oversized playmaking and passing vision make him a valuable prospect.

12. Derik Queen, C, Maryland

• High end: Alperen Sengun
• Low end: Sandro Mamukelashvili Queen's face-up skills and passing ability make him a versatile big man.

13. Joan Beringer, C, Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia)

• High end: Clint Capela
• Low end: Jaxson Hayes Beringer's rim-running and paint protection make him a valuable center prospect.

14. Carter Bryant, SF/PF, Arizona

• High end: Trey Murphy III
• Low end: Royce O'Neale Bryant's perimeter size, defensive versatility, and shooting make him a valuable forward.

15. Noa Essengue, PF, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)

• High end: Pascal Siakam
• Low end: Jarred Vanderbilt Essengue's size, mobility, and explosiveness make him a promising forward prospect.