Three notable alumni from the Governors Challenge basketball tournament have been selected in the 2025 NBA Draft, showcasing the growing influence of this prestigious event. Jeremiah Fears, Thomas Sorber, and Koby Brea have made the leap from high school to the pros, joining a roster of former participants now playing in the NBA.

Jeremiah Fears, the standout from AZ Compass Prep, was the highest pick at No. 7 by the New Orleans Pelicans after an impressive freshman year at Oklahoma. Thomas Sorber followed closely, being drafted No. 15 by the Oklahoma City Thunder after a historic five-overtime game at the Governors Challenge in 2022. Koby Brea rounded out the trio, selected in the second round by the Golden State Warriors and traded to the Phoenix Suns.