Top Guard Prospects for the 2025 NBA Draft

Here is a look at the leading guards in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. For a comprehensive list, full mock drafts, and detailed scouting reports, visit the 2025 NBA Draft Guide.

Harper

Standing at 6-5 and weighing 213 pounds, Harper is a promising left-handed combo guard with NBA lineage—his father, Ron Harper, was a versatile player and five-time champion. Harper exhibits skill, poise, and excellent playmaking instincts, capable of controlling the game’s tempo. His future as an All-Star hinges largely on the development of his jump shot.

Johnson

Johnson, also a 6-5 freshman weighing 190 pounds, is known for his clutch shooting ability and proficiency in scoring from various spots on the floor, including step-backs and off-screen jumpers. To elevate his game, he needs to refine his point guard skills, improve his shot selection, and enhance his defensive play.

Fears

At 6-5 and 205 pounds, Fears is an energetic guard with an aggressive attacking style and a knack for clutch shooting. The youngest among college players his age, he has shown potential but needs to develop decision-making and consistency before reaching his full potential.

Jakučionis

A creative 6-5 guard at 205 pounds, Jakučionis excels in creating shots and making inventive passes. His scoring includes crafty finishes and step-back jumpers. However, as a freshman, he occasionally struggles with turnovers that hinder his progress.

Richardson

Richardson, a 6-1 guard weighing 178 pounds, is a skilled combo guard with a reliable midrange game and solid feel for the pick-and-roll. Inspired by his NBA veteran father Jason Richardson, he displays poise but may face limitations due to his smaller stature in reaching the highest potential.