close
close

2025 NBA Draft Combine: Winner and Loser

Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Eric Dixon (Villanova, striker)

Height (without Shoes): 6'7.5
Span: 6'11.5
Weight: 258.6 LBS

Although Dixon was a “lower” front court player, he shot his heads at the NBA Draft Combine with a highly efficient offensive package. Dixon shot an average of 15 points between two scrimmages and 54.5% from the field and a bladder value of 50% of beyond the arch. He showed his ability to punish mischief agreements in the post and to get out of the pick-and-pop-three. Its combination of interior, strength in the color and soft touch of the scope forced defense in difficult decisions on balls. While Dixon is not an ideal size for a real front square, its feathering, the quick publication of spot-up options and the ability to fight for position make a prototypical NBA-capable NBA lead.

Maxime Raynaud (Stanford, Center)

Height (without Shoes): 7'0.25
Span: 7'1.25
Weight: 236.8 LBS

Raynaud projected as a blueprint for a modern Switch -Big, which set 20 points per game in two combination scripts and at the same time influenced both ends. Its shooting in particular its reach up to the three-point line, rare offensive versatility for a seven-foot coat. Raynaud impressed his ability to attack conclusions, end contact and plunge the defenders. Defensive, he moved well in space and showed lateral mobility to switch to wings and protect the edge in auxiliary situations. Showed that he can defend mainly against transitional offenses in the drop cover. Raynaud's mixture of size, shooting and defense versatility makes him a prototype for teams who are looking for a big one who can anchor the bank units and play in positionless lists.

Otega Oweh (Kentucky, guard/wing)

Height (without Shoes): 6'4.25
Span: 6'8.5
Weight: 212.6 LBS

Oweh made a case as one of the top two wings on the combine harvester and shot 50% out of the field while adding two steals and one block per competition. Oweh's physicality, fast feet and defense engine were obviously during the entire Scrimmage game – he locked the scope, fought over screen and jumped over the lanes for simple runouts. He ended aggressively on the edge, attacked the conclusions and provided enough gravity as a slasher to keep the defense honestly. With his sporting profile and its ability to influence the game at both ends, oweh projects as a high-ranking defensive specialist with a room in order to grow as a secondary goal scorer, a diamond could be in a rough two-way swingman.

Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan, striker)

Height (without Shoes): 6'8.5
Span: 7'4
Weight: 234.6 LBS

The relentless energy and the engine of Lendeborg were 10 points and 7 rebounds per game compared to the two combine harvesters. He was a force in the offensive and defensive glass, fought for boards and created points of the second chance. The versatility of Lendeborg defensively stood out when he switched to smaller players, offered the protection of the help side and kept in isolation. His ability to influence the game without being challenged for him, in combination with his rebounding instincts and his defensive skills, consolidated his status as a potential role player and energy attempts at the next level.

Javon Small (West Virginia, Wache)

Height (without Shoes): 6'1.00
Span: 6'4.75
Weight: 190.0 LBS

Small, a high-volume three-point shooter in college (7.3 3pa), did not fill up the goal column during the combine harvester, but made a strong impression with his game and defense activity. Small made an average of 7 templates and 3 steals per game in Scrimmages, with the general skills of the elite floor and disruptive instincts flashing in defense. He directed the offensive with balance, delivered pocket passes and created open looks for teammates, while at the same time the lanes jumped for transitional options. The combination of small of perimeter shooting of gravity, court view and defensive anticipation positions him as a prospects for the sleeper guard with a fascinating two-way upward trend.

You can follow Cyro Asseo (@ “Cyroasseo) on X, formerly known as Twitter or Blue Sky.

Leave a Comment