In his lone season with the Scarlet Knights, Harper averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting 48.4 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from deep.

It’s remarkable to think that an 18-year personnel man has never drafted a player inside the top 10. But it’s true.

With Dallas winning the No. 1 pick and San Antonio securing the second selection, Brand’s front office turned its focus to picking third at next month’s draft in Brooklyn.

The 2025 NBA Draft lottery is taking place on Monday night in Chicago. This year, the top prize is Duke Blue Devils freshman sensation Cooper Flagg, who is the undisputed No. 1 pick in the draft barring a massive surprise. The Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz each have a 14% chance of landing the top pick.

NBA Insider Brian Windhorst gives compelling reasons why the Spurs and the Rockets are favorites to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.