Clemson basketball is eyeing a promising future, with hopes pinned on center Viktor Lakhin and guard Chase Hunter as potential 2025 NBA Draft picks. Lakhin, who transferred last season, showcased his outside shooting ability with a 37.5% success rate from three-point territory, averaging 11.4 points and 1.5 blocks per game. Hunter, in his sixth season, contributed significantly with an impressive 16.5 points per game and a 40.7% shooting rate from beyond the arc.

If selected, either player would mark a notable achievement for the Tigers, as no Clemson player has been drafted since Hunter Tyson in 2023. Historically, Clemson has seen 19 players reach the NBA, with 14 being drafted. Their first-round draft picks include notable names like Sharone Wright, who was the highest at sixth overall in 1994, and Horace Grant, picked tenth overall in 1987. Clemson's draft legacy is further enriched by seven second-round selections, including Randy Mahaffey, the first player taken in the draft back in 1967.