One Final Look: Where Will Kentucky’s Koby Brea and Amari Williams Land in the 2025 NBA Draft? 🎯
The moment is finally here. The 2025 NBA Draft tips off tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and for Kentucky basketball fans, there’s plenty of reason to tune in for both rounds of this newly stretched two-day format.
While the split format has its critics (yes, we miss the old one-night frenzy too), the suspense might actually work in favor of Koby Brea and Amari Williams, two former Wildcats hoping to hear their names called on basketball’s biggest stage.
📈 Stock Watch: Koby Brea Climbing
Koby Brea, a sharpshooting guard known for his elite efficiency from deep, is projected in every major mock draft. Some outlets even have him sneaking into the top of the second round. Across eight respected mocks, Brea averages out to the 39th pick, with possible landings in Detroit, Golden State, or Sacramento. He’s almost a lock to be selected.
📊 Projection Roundup for Koby Brea:
- CBS Sports: 37th to Pistons
- Bleacher Report: 41st to Warriors
- ESPN: 42nd to Kings
- Yahoo: 41st to Warriors
- Sporting News: 44th to Thunder
- Babcock Hoops: 49th to Cavaliers
- SI: 37th to Pistons
- The Athletic: 55th to Lakers
🧱 Big Man Watch: Amari Williams in the Mix
While Brea is a hot commodity, Amari Williams finds himself hovering in the late second round. The athletic center is appearing in six of eight major mocks, suggesting he’s a borderline pick but still very much in play. His average draft slot? 51st overall, with teams like the Clippers, Jazz, and Magic eyeing his size and rim protection.
📊 Projection Roundup for Amari Williams:
- Bleacher Report: 42nd to Kings
- Yahoo: 50th to Knicks
- ESPN: 53rd to Jazz
- SI: 46th to Magic
- The Athletic: 59th to Suns
- Babcock Hoops: 55th to Lakers
🔍 Long Shots Still in the Picture
Jaxson Robinson, Andrew Carr, and Lamont Butler haven’t cracked the final mock boards but undrafted signings could still follow. Robinson recently returned to contact after a wrist injury and reportedly impressed in late workouts. If he’s not picked, look for a summer league invite.
🏁 Final Thought
It’s a new era of the NBA Draft, and Kentucky’s name will still echo across Barclays Center. Whether it’s Brea’s perimeter firepower or Williams’ interior presence, both Wildcats have a golden opportunity ahead.
Stay tuned. One night down, one to go — and a few dreams about to become reality. 🏀📺
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