The 2025 NBA Combine has come and gone, giving front offices a mountain of data to comb through before the selections start next month. Over the course of the weekend, there were plenty winners and losers who saw their stock shift drastically based on measurements, workouts and scrimmage results.
From players to teams, everyone is capable of making this list. In addition to the on-court work, the NBA Draft lottery revealed which team will pick No. 1 and who moves down the board.
The stock of those who are featured on this list could impact both the NBA and college basketball next season, as a group of players who retained their college eligibility take in the feedback before deciding whether to withdraw.
After the first set of new datapoints since the end of March Madness, this becomes a crucial part of the draft process. Here are the players who saw their stock rise or fall the most this weekend before final decisions are made.
Winners
Cedric Coward
Even without participating in the NBA Combine scrimmages, Cedric Coward came away as the big winner this week. His measurements, combined with a strong display in individual drills have cemented his move up the board.
Coward measured 6-foot-5.25 with a 7-foot-2.25 wingspan, adding intrigue to his ability to shoot and play defense on the perimeter. He went on to impress during individual workouts.
After entering the week with a decision to make between the NBA Draft and Duke, he is now enter the conversation of potential risers who could land inside the lottery by June. The lack of data from last season slowed his ability to move up board, but all the traits are there.
Maxime Raynaud
After starting his college basketball career as a walk-on, Maxime Raynaud continues to break through barriers on his way to the NBA. A massive performance on Day One of scrimmages led to a withdrawal from Day Two and talk of a big rise.
In addition to his 20-point performance, Raynaud measured 7-foot-0.25 with a 7-foot-1.25 wingspan. He also performed well during drills.
Coming into the week as a second-round pick with potential to land a backup role on a guaranteed deal, he now looks like a candidate to slide into the first round conversation where contenders need depth in the frontcourt.
Mackenzie Mgbako
A former five-star recruit, Mackenzie Mgbako has slowly built up his stock in college basketball over the past two seasons. He could now face a difficult decision between the NBA and move to SEC basketball next year.
Mgbako measured 6-foot-7.5 with a 6-foot-10.25 wingspan during the G-League Elite Camp, where he earned his way to an NBA Combine invite. That means he has twice as much data on the table this week.
After entering the week as a fringe prospect who was outside the second round in many mock drafts, Mgbako is now within range to gauge what a deal looks like with interested teams. All this happens with a commitment to Texas A&M already secured to build his leverage.
Tahaad Pettiford
Tahaad Pettiford put up solid numbers in his freshman season at Auburn, making him a polarizing prospect due to his combination of size and athleticism. Seeing him on the court with other players in the class provided NBA teams the best opportunity to evaluate value.
Pettiford measured 6-foot-0.25 with a 6-foot-5.5 wingspan at the NBA Combine with big numbers in the athletic testing portion of the week. That platform led to a spotlight during scrimmages.
The final days of the NBA Combine were his chance to shine, going head-to-head with high intensity during the two games. Game One clearly set him apart, but struggles in Game Two are what kept him from the top of this list. He now faces a tough decision between the NBA and college basketball.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser
Yanic Konan Niederhauser is another player who shined at the G-League Elite Camp and earned his spot in the NBA Combine. After transferring to Penn State last season, he put up solid numbers who lacked national attention based on the team’s struggle.
Konan Niederhauser measured 6-foot-11.25 with a 7-foot-3.25 wingspan this week, bringing attention to him during scrimmages. The hype then built as he doubled up on scrimmage film.
While he currently projects as a second-round pick and NBA backup, the move up the board comes from the clear fit he can find in many NBA systems. Rim protection and rim running are valuable assets to a number of teams looking to add a backup.
Losers
RJ Luis
RJ Luis is currently in the transfer portal after a strong season which ended awkwardly at St. John’s. He remains committed to the NBA Draft process before committing to a new school, but he faced questions on the process this week.
Luis measured 6-foot-5.75 with a 6-foot-10.75 wingspan, and went through drills early in the week. Neither of those led to questions about his potential withdrawal, but his first scrimmage did.
After struggling to find efficiency on Day One of scrimmages, it was a tough ask for Luis to raise his stock again on Day Two. To his credit, he bounced back with a better showing in the second scrimmage, but is still unlikely to come out ahead this week.
Dink Pate
The fallout from the disaster of the G-League Ignite program continues to show through Dink Pate, who shows limitless potential in his frame. However, the details have not been refined over the past two seasons he spent between there and Mexico City.
Pate measured 6-foot-6.25 with a 6-foot-9.75 wingspan, giving him great size as a shooting guard. He also went through testing this week, but the key to viewing him as a prospect came in the scrimmages.
A general sloppiness hurt Pate’s ability to make a positive impact for long stretches in both games, although athletic flashes will still intrigue teams. He also has a ways to go on the offensive end as he continues to struggle with efficiency.
Darrion Williams
Darrion Williams is another player currently in the transfer portal, but has full focus on the NBA Draft before working toward a commitment. He will almost certainly get more interest from the former after struggling to stand out during the combine.
Williams measured 6-foot-4.5 with a 6-foot-6 wingspan, which was not necessarily damaging but did not add value. His drills largely fell in line with expectations as well.
During the scrimmage portion of the week, Williams struggled to stand out. He produced limited stats and likely saw more prospects pass him rather than see his name move up.
Vlad Goldin
Vlad Goldin entered the NBA Combine as one of the most intriguing players to watch, do in part to his size. He also showed he could play with a second big last season, building his stock.
Goldin measured 7-foot-0 with a 7-foot-5.25 wingspan, in line with expectations. He was never going to star in drills, but needed to stand out during the scrimmage.
Unfortunately, Goldin struggled to keep up with the pace at times. He also lacked impact plays whether in the halfcourt or on defense, where he rarely played beside another player who could be classified as a big.
Max Shulga
One of the most intriguing player from a smaller school, Max Shulga came into the week looking to show how his production at VCU could translate to a role alongside other NBA-caliber players. That make the scrimmages important to his case.
After measuring 6-foot-4.25 with a 6-foot-5.75 wingspan, Shulga also went through testing. None of his numbers pop off the page but also leave him in the mix.
However, like many others in this category, Shulga struggled to stand out during the scrimmages. Where some players star, others fall off the radar unless a scout is specifically assigned to watch them.
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