Draft Notes: Player Comps, Fit/Value, Guide, Withdrawals

Draft Notes: Player Comps, Fit/Value, Guide, Withdrawals

In a story for ESPN.com, Jeremy Woo lists both the high- and low-end comparisons for each player mocked by ESPN to go in the top 15 of the 2025 draft, which will begin on June 25. Woo writes that the likely outcome for the comparisons typically falls somewhere in the middle. For consensus top prospect Cooper Flagg, Woo says Jayson Tatum with more defense would be a best-case outcome, with his low-end comp being Andre Iguodala with more offense. …

Michael Ruzic Withdraws From 2025 NBA Draft

Big man Michael Ruzic has withdrawn as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2025 NBA Draft. Ruzic will continue his career in Europe for at least one more season. The 7-footer played last season for Joventut Badalona. In 25 games across all competitions, Ruzic averaged 3.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game. Ruzic is only 18 years old and is considered to be still growing. He'll be a prospect that NBA teams will keep an eye on over the…