Five-star recruits enter college with NBA expectations. While there is little debate with some prospects, such as Cooper Flagg, the heavy favorite to be the first overall selection, others don’t live up to their potential.

Still a bit raw for what Boston might be after, his upside hints at a gamble worth taking for the Celtics if he ends up in their range.

The Brooklyn Nets are projected to take North Carolina forward Drake Powell with the 27th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, per B/R's Jonathan Wasserman.