Top 10 2025 NBA Draft prospects in the NCAA Tournament
5. Khaman Maluach, C, Duke
Maluach and Duke guard Kon Knueppel are both worthy of spots on this list, joining Cooper Flagg as potential lottery picks from the Blue Devils. At this point, Maluach鈥檚 ceiling might be slightly higher than Knueppel鈥檚, in large part thanks to his 7-foot-2, 250-pound frame. The skilled center from South Sudan has looked raw at times, but he has come into his own as the season has gone on. His offensive numbers aren鈥檛 as impressive as most on this list at just 8.3 points per game, but he is an efficient scorer at 69.3% shooting. Maluach also grabs 6.8 rebounds per contest and blocks 1.2 shots. His ability to protect the rim is his strength right now, as is his athleticism at his size. That alone makes him a likely lottery pick, and if his offense eventually develops, he could turn into a high-level NBA center.
