There is some shuffling in Kyle Boone's latest draft projections following the deadline for players to withdraw and return to school

In the latest 2025 NBA mock draft projection, the Philadelphia 76ers select Baylor star VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick.

We're back for another year to draw pro comparisons for ESPN's projected lottery prospects in the 2025 NBA draft, which runs from June 25-26 (8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN). It's often a useful exercise, if done responsibly. Sometimes that's easier said than done, as it's a process that often invites hyperbole.