NBA draft is just over a week away, and there are some slight changes to the projections for where some of the top players will land.

Ace Bailey has consistently been projected to be the third or fourth pick by most mock drafts after a strong freshman campaign at Rutgers.

Ace Bailey And Dylan Harper

Former Duke star Cooper Flagg is projected to be the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA draft, which will be held June 25-26 at the Barclays Center in New York (both nights at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN).

As we’ve been tracking, there are some wildly differing opinions on how good Duke’s Cooper Flagg will be in the NBA. Over at Sportskeeda, two NBA executives and a scout gave their opinions. Here are some excerpts from their comments: “ If he’s healthy,

Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) shoots the ball during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center.