ESPN's latest 2025 NBA Draft mock reveals potential shifts for college basketball prospects, particularly from Illinois. Cooper Flagg's selection by the Mavericks raises eyebrows, while Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley are positioned within the lottery. Jakucionis is projected to go No. 10 to the Houston Rockets, who face a crucial choice regarding their point guards, Fred VanVleet and Aaron Holiday. Meanwhile, Riley, forecasted at No. 16 to the Orlando Magic, might struggle to find a role amid established players like Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.

The Rockets must decide whether to invest in their veteran guards or embrace new talent like Jakucionis. If selected, he could be pivotal in reshaping their backcourt alongside emerging stars like Jalen Green. Conversely, Riley's potential fit on the Magic remains uncertain, as their wing positions are crowded, though he could provide a fresh dynamic away from the Wolverines.