Dynasty Basketball Rookie Rankings 2025 1.0



Below are the top 30 prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft class, ranked by their value in dynasty basketball. 

These rankings balance both long-term upside and immediate impact. While development timelines vary, I’ve applied a three-year hard cap—meaning every player listed is expected to reach their projected value within the next three seasons. “Expected” doesn't guarantee certainty, but each of these players has the profile and opportunity to get there.

30. Ben Saraf

Team:
Brooklyn 
Nets
Position:
Guard
2024 Stats:
12.8 PTS
2.6 REB
3.3 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Reserve Guard


Scouting Notes:
Saraf is a high-IQ guard with good size and a strong feel for the game. He makes smart reads as a ball-handler and operates well in pick-and-roll situations. While his shooting remains a concern, his decision-making, poise, and positional versatility offer intrigue as a developmental guard off the bench for Brooklyn.


29. Yanic Konan Niederhauser

Team:
Los Angeles 
Clippers
Position:
Big
2024 Stats:
12.9 PTS
6.3 REB
0.8 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Reserve Big

Scouting Notes:
Niederhauser is a bouncy, rim-protecting big who averaged 2.3 blocks per game last season. He plays well above the rim on both ends, thriving as a lob threat and vertical spacer. While still raw offensively, his athletic tools and timing as a shot blocker give him immediate value as a developmental big in the Clippers' frontcourt rotation.



28. Adou Thiero

Team:
Los Angeles 
Lakers
Position:
Wing
2024 Stats:
15.1 PTS
5.8 REB
1.9 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Reserve Wing


Scouting Notes:
Thiero is a long, athletic wing with the versatility to play forward in big lineups. He brings energy on the defensive end, using his length to disrupt passing lanes and contest shots. A strong rebounder for his position, Thiero thrives in transition and does the little things to impact winning. While his offensive game is still developing, his defensive toughness and effort should earn him early opportunities in the Lakers' rotation.




27. Johni Broome

Team:
Philadelphia 
76ers
Position:
Big
2024 Stats:
18.6 PTS
10.8 REB
2.9 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Reserve Big


Scouting Notes:
Broome enters the league as the reigning SEC Player of the Year and a First Team All-American, bringing a polished inside game and strong rebounding presence. He scores with touch in the post, protects the rim, and can pass out of doubles. With Philadelphia’s aging frontcourt, Broome could carve out early minutes as a dependable backup big with long-term potential as a steady contributor.



26. Yang Hansen

Team:
Portland 
Trail Blazers
Position:
Big
2024 Stats:
16.6 PTS
10.5 REB
3.0 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Reserve Big



Scouting Notes:
Hansen is a skilled playmaking big who logged heavy minutes in China’s CBA, averaging over 32 minutes per game against pro-level competition. He displays excellent vision for his size, often initiating offense from the high post or short roll. While not an elite athlete, his combination of rebounding, touch, and passing give him intriguing upside as a rotation center with international polish.


25. Rasheer Fleming

Team:
Phoenix 
Suns
Position:
Forward
2024 Stats:
14.7 PTS
8.5 REB
1.3 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Forward



Scouting Notes:
Fleming brings immediate two-way impact with a strong motor and defensive versatility. He averaged 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals, showing excellent anticipation and activity across multiple positions. Offensively, he scores efficiently around the rim and cleans the glass with physicality. While still refining his perimeter game, his defensive playmaking and toughness make him a valuable rotation piece from day one.



24. Maxime Raynaud

Team:
Sacramento
Kings
Position:
Big
2024 Stats:
20.2 PTS
10.2 REB
2.1 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Big



Scouting Notes:
Raynaud is a skilled 7-footer with touch around the basket and a developing face-up game. He earned Pac-12 Most Improved Player honors after a breakout season, showcasing growth as a scorer and rebounder. His 74% free throw shooting suggests potential for floor-spacing in time, and he plays with solid feel on both ends. While not an elite rim protector or athlete, his combination of size, touch, and intelligence makes him a valuable depth big with long-term upside.



23. Walter Clayton

Team:
Utah Jazz
Position:
Guard
2024 Stats:
18.3 PTS
4.2 REB
3.7 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Guard



Scouting Notes:
Clayton is a confident scoring guard with a strong collegiate résumé, having led Florida to an NCAA title after earning MAAC Player of the Year honors at Iona in 2023. He excels as a shot creator, both on and off the ball, with deep shooting range and crafty finishing ability. Though not a primary playmaker, he offers combo guard versatility and a tough-minded approach that should translate to early minutes as a bench scorer.



22. Nolan Traore

Team:
Brooklyn 
Nets
Position:
Guard
2024 Stats:
11.6 PTS
1.7 REB
5.1 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Guard



Scouting Notes:
Traore is a dynamic point guard with burst, bounce, and advanced creation skills. He thrives attacking downhill and uses his speed to pressure defenses, both as a scorer and a facilitator. His passing shows real touch in transition and pick-and-roll play, while his athleticism gives him defensive upside, especially at the point of attack. If he continues to develop as a shooter and decision-maker, Traore could grow into a high-energy playmaker off the bench or more.



21. Asa Newell

Team:
Atlanta 
Hawks
Position:
Forward
2024 Stats:
15.4 PTS
6.9 REB
0.6 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Wing


Scouting Notes:

Newell is a versatile forward with good length and finishing ability around the rim. He plays with physicality and shows promise as a switchable defender. While still developing as a shooter and passer, his athletic tools and interior scoring give him early rotational appeal with room to grow.



20. Joan Beringer

Team:
Minnesota 
Timberwolves
Position:
Big
2024 Stats:
5.1 PTS
4.7 REB
0.5 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Reserve Big


Scouting Notes:
Beringer is a long-term developmental piece for Minnesota, having averaged 1.4 blocks per game in Slovenia’s top league. With Naz Reid re-signed and Rudy Gobert aging, Beringer could eventually factor in as a successor in the rotation. He’s not ready for major minutes yet, but his shot-blocking makes him a deep-league stash.



19. Nique Clifford

Team:
Sacramento 
Kings
Position:
Wing
2024 Stats:
18.9 PTS
9.6 REB
4.4 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Wing


Scouting Notes:
A fifth-year senior who elevated his game across the board, Clifford emerged as a much-improved shooter while maintaining strong rebounding and playmaking from the wing. His maturity and versatility should earn him early trust from coaches, making him a potential value pick in deeper dynasty formats.



18. Ryan Kalkbrenner

Team:
Charlotte 
Hornets
Position:
Big
2024 Stats:
19.2 PTS
8.7 REB
1.5 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Big


Scouting Notes:
Kalkbrenner is a polished interior presence with elite rim protection, averaging 2.7 blocks per game and converting 66% of his field goal attempts. His efficient finishing and defensive anchor potential make him an instant-impact backup with a clear path to meaningful minutes in Charlotte’s frontcourt.



17. Danny Wolf

Team:
Brooklyn
Nets
Position:
Big
2024 Stats:
13.2 PTS
9.7 REB
3.6 AST
Projected
2025 Role:
Rotational Big



Scouting Notes:
Wolf is a modern stretch big who shot 33.6% from deep last season and can facilitate from the high post. His passing touch and ability to play alongside another big make him a flexible fit in today’s NBA. Brooklyn may ease him in, but his unique skill set gives him long-term starter upside.


16. Kasparas Jakučionis

Team:
Miami 
Heat
Position:
Guard
2024 Stats:
15.0 PTS
5.7 REB
4.7 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Guard


Scouting Notes:
Jakučionis lands in an ideal developmental spot in Miami, where there's no clear long-term answer at point guard. A well-rounded guard with solid playmaking instincts and good size, he’s poised to earn minutes early. If he adjusts to NBA pace, he could grow into a starting-caliber lead guard.



15. Jeremiah Fears

Team:
New Orleans 
Pelicans
Position:
Guard
2024 Stats:
17.1 PTS
4.1 REB
4.1 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Guard


Scouting Notes:
Fears brings scoring and shot creation upside, but concerns remain about his efficiency and shot selection. Despite those issues, he was selected 7th overall—proof of the Pelicans’ belief in his long-term potential. If the game slows down for him at the next level, he could outproduce this rank quickly.




14. Noa Essengue

Team:
Chicago 
Bulls
Position:
Forward
2024 Stats:
9.7 PTS
4.6 REB
1.1 AST
Projected
2025 Role:
Rotational Wing


Scouting Notes:
Essengue logged meaningful minutes (23 per game) in Germany’s top league, showcasing his ability to contribute in a professional setting. One of the youngest players in the draft, he brings intriguing long-term upside as a developing forward with solid physical tools and international experience. A stash-worthy piece with a patient outlook.




13. Carter Bryant

Team:
San Antonio
Spurs
Position:
Wing
2024 Stats:
6.5 PTS
4.1 REB
1.0 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Wing


Scouting Notes:
Long, rangy wing with upside as a two-way impact player. Shows strong instincts in passing lanes and uses his length to disrupt ball-handlers, generating deflections and steals. Averaged over 1.5 stocks (steals + blocks) per game, with flashes of weakside shot-blocking and recovery defense. Still refining footwork, but tools suggest real potential as a defensive playmaker who can turn defense into transition offense.





12. Cedric Coward

Team:
Memphis 
Grizzlies
Position:
Wing
2024 Stats:
17.7 PTS
7.0 REB
3.7 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Wing


Scouting Notes:
Coward only played seven games in 2024 but impressed enough to climb draft boards late. A fluid athlete with strong positional size, he impacts the game across the board. While still raw in areas, his rapid rise and versatile skill set make him a high-upside flyer in dynasty formats.




11. Thomas Sorber

Team:
Oklahoma City
Thunder
Position:
Big
2024 Stats:
14.5 PTS
8.5 REB
2.4 AST
Projected
2025 Role:
Reserve Big


Scouting Notes:
Sorber profiles as a physical, traditional big with soft hands and interior touch. He’s likely a developmental piece behind Hartenstein, positioned as a potential long-term answer at center. While not guaranteed a path to early minutes, he’s worth stashing in dynasty formats given OKC’s history of nurturing frontcourt talent.



10. Collin Murray-Boyles

Team:
Toronto 
Raptors
Position:
Forward
2024 Stats:
16.8 PTS
8.3 REB
2.4 AST
Projected
2025 Role:
Rotational Wing


Scouting Notes:
Murray-Boyles is a versatile and efficient forward who impacts the game in multiple ways. He scores within the flow of the offense, rebounds well for his size, and defends multiple positions. His polished game and team-first mentality make him an easy fit in NBA rotations, with room to grow into a bigger role.



9. Derik Queen

Team:
New Orleans 
Pelicans
Position:
Big
2024 Stats:
16.5 PTS
9.0 REB
1.9 AST
Projected 2025 Role:
Rotational Big


Scouting Notes:
Queen is a skilled interior scorer who thrives with his back to the basket and can overpower smaller defenders. While not a floor spacer, his touch around the rim and rebounding ability give him immediate utility. He may come off the bench early, but his production per minute will keep him on dynasty radars.



8. Egor Demin

Team:
Brooklyn Nets
Position:
Guard
2024 Stats:
10.6 PTS
3.9 REB
5.5 AST
Projected 2025 Role:
Rotational Guard



Scouting Notes:
Demin enters a wide-open backcourt situation in Brooklyn with a real shot to carve out minutes early. A high-IQ passer with excellent vision and feel, he thrives in the pick-and-roll and consistently makes the right read. His scoring is still coming along, but the opportunity and natural playmaking instincts make him a high-upside dynasty swing.




7. Tre Johnson

Team:
Washington
Wizards
Position:
Guard
2024 Stats:
19.9 PTS
3.1 REB
2.7 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Wing

Scouting Notes:
A dead-eye shooter with deep range and quick mechanics, Johnson projects as a scoring specialist at the next level. He can catch fire in a hurry and shows confidence in movement shooting. While his playmaking and defense are still developing, his shot-making alone will earn him early rotation minutes and long-term fantasy relevance.



6. Khaman Maluach

Team:
Phoenix Suns
Position:
Big
2024 Stats:
8.6 PTS
6.6 REB
0.5 AST
Projected
2025 Role:
Rotational Big



Scouting Notes:
A raw but towering presence in the paint, Maluach offers elite shot-blocking instincts and vertical spacing on offense. Still developing his feel and strength, he projects as a long-term rim protector and lob threat. The Suns may bring him along slowly, but his physical tools and defensive upside make him a high-ceiling stash in dynasty formats.



5. Ace Bailey

Team: 
Utah
Jazz
Position: 
Forward
2024 Stats:
17.6 PTS
7.2 REB
1.3 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Starter


Scouting Notes:
A tall, athletic scorer who plays with a relentless motor on both ends of the floor, Bailey brings energy, explosiveness, and a developing offensive arsenal. He has the tools to thrive in transition, finish above the rim, and grow into a defensive asset. With the Jazz looking to build a core around dynamic wings, Bailey fits the mold of a modern NBA difference-maker.




4. Kon Knueppel

Team:
Charlotte
Hornets
Position:
Guard
2024 Stats:
14.4 PTS
4.0 REB
2.7 AST
Projected
2025 Role:
Starter



Scouting Notes:
Knueppel is one of the most polished scorers in the class, with a deep shooting range and excellent touch from all three levels. Though not an elite athlete, he compensates with a high basketball IQ, great passing feel, and strong positional size. His floor-spacing ability should earn him early rotation minutes, and he has the upside to evolve into a key offensive hub in the half-court.



3. V.J. Edgecombe

Team: 
P
hiladelphia
76ers
Position:
Guard
2024 Stats:
15.0 PTS
5.6 REB
3.2 AST
Projected 
2025 Role:
Rotational Wing

Scouting Notes:
Edgecombe is a high-motor, two-way wing with strong defensive instincts and a relentless work ethic. He contributes across the stat sheet and is the kind of player coaches trust early. While his offensive ceiling is still developing, his energy and commitment give him a fast track to meaningful minutes and long-term upside.



2. Dylan Harper

Team: 
San Antonio
Spurs
Position: 
Guard
2024 Stats: 
19.4 PTS
4.6 REB
4.0 AST
Projected
2025 Role:
Starter


Scouting Notes:
A versatile playmaker with a sturdy frame, Harper thrives by leveraging his size and strength to create mismatches at the point of attack. His blend of scoring, vision, and defensive activity makes him a high-floor contributor with multi-category fantasy appeal in both real life and dynasty formats.



1. Cooper Flagg

Team:
Dallas
Mavericks
Position:
Forward
2024 Stats:
19.2 PTS
7.5 REB
4.2 AST
Projected
2025 Role:
Starter


Scouting Notes:
A dynamic and versatile wing, Flagg projects as a two-way cornerstone with the ability to operate as a secondary or even primary ball handler. He combines high-level defensive instincts with advanced offensive polish and a mature feel for the game. His all-around toolkit gives him one of the highest floors—and ceilings—in the class.


The 2025 dynasty rookie class is deep with diverse talent across all positions. The top tier features high-upside wings like Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Ace Bailey, each with clear paths to early impact and long-term fantasy relevance. Mid-first round picks such as Egor Demin, Derik Queen, and Kon Knueppel offer a blend of scoring, playmaking, and situational opportunity, making them valuable targets in dynasty formats. Later in the rankings, players like Danny Wolf, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Joan Beringer bring specialized skill sets—such as stretch shooting or shot blocking—that could carve out niche roles early. Overall, this class balances immediate contributors with developmental prospects, offering a solid foundation for long-term roster building.


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