The Top 10 Prospects of the East Region in the 2025 NCAA Tournament

March 18th, 2025

Sixty-eight teams made it to the 2025 NCAA Tournament after Selection Sunday was held a couple of days ago, and the East Region has a stacked group of prospects that will play in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, as they will be led by super prospect, Cooper Flagg, and Duke will look to continue to mount their title run this month. Also, all of the prospects on this list are currently on the website’s top 100 prospects list as of right now. Without further ado, here is the top ten prospects of the East Region in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

The Top 10 Prospects of The East Region In The 2025 NCAA Tournament (overall prospect rank in parenthesis)

Duke’s sensational 6-9, 18-year old freshman forward, Cooper Flagg has averaged roughly 19 points, 7 1/2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 1/2 steals, and over a block per game, and is making 37% of his threes this season, as he is the currently frontrunner to be the top pick in the 2025 draft.
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1. Cooper Flagg, F, Duke (1)

He is an incredibly talented forward that can do it all. He is a tremendously athletic, high-motor player that excels at making hustle plays on both ends of the floor, has subtly very good court vision, and he is a rangy defender that can play lockdown defense. He also continued to improve his outside shot towards the end of the season. Flagg looks to be the consensus top pick for the 2025 draft, and he could end up being a superstar in the NBA in the future.

Baylor’s 6-5 freshman guard, VJ Edgecombe is an explosively athletic scorer that averages 15 points, nearly 6 rebounds, and over 3 assists and over 2 steals per game this year, and he is currently projected to be a top 5 pick in the 2025 draft this year. (Photo: Chris Jones/Imagn Images, via Sports Illustrated)

2. V.J. Edgecombe, G-F, Baylor (3)

He is a tremendously athletic and skilled swingman that has a diverse skill set, and he really improved his outside shot and playmaking skills towards the end of the season. He has a very solid set of all-around skills, and is also a rangy defender. He is a really talented player that has All-Star potential, and he could end up being a superstar in the NBA in the future.

Duke’s 7-2 freshman center, Khaman Maluach played for South Sudan in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and he is a very talented big man that projects to be a lottery pick in the 2025 draft.
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3. Khaman Maluach, C, Duke (6)

He is a very athletic, energetic big man that plays very well in his role as an interior defender on a loaded Duke team. He is an excellent rim protector, and he also has shown a fairly solid jump shot when he elects to take shots from out there. He has a polished skill set that could enable him to be a likely lottery pick in the 2025 draft, and he could end up being a solid player in the NBA.

Egor Demin is a tall, athletic point forward whose crafty play and court vision combined with having a solid freshman season has enabled him to keep his draft stock afloat, and he is currently projected to be a lottery pick in the 2025 draft. (Photo: Laura Seitz/Deseret News)

4. Egor Demin, G-F, BYU (10)

He is an athletic, skilled point forward that excels at making plays with the ball in his hands and is a gifted playmaker that has very good court vision, but he’ll need to improve his jump shot and will need to be a more consistent defender in games. That said, his versatility, skill set, and basketball IQ could enable him to be a lottery pick in the 2025 draft, as he could end up being a solid complementary player in the NBA.

Duke’s freshman swingman, Kon Knueppel is a gifted sharpshooter and facilitator that could end up being a likely lottery pick in the 2025 draft. (Photo: Chris Carlson/Associated Press, via WBTV)

5. Kon Knueppel, G-F, Duke (11)

He is smart, skilled sharpshooting swingman that excels at making shots and passing the basketball to help his team on offense. He’s a better athlete than advertised, and while he’ll need to improve his defense, his advanced offensive skills and feel for the game could enable him to be a lottery pick in the 2025 draft, as he could end up being a solid complementary player in the NBA.

6. Labaron Philon, G, Alabama (24)

He is a fleet-footed playmaker that excels at attacking the basket to score and get assists. He’ll need to improve his jump shot, but he is a high upside prospect that could end up being a first round pick in the 2025 draft.

7. Isaiah Evans, G-F, Duke (29)

He is an athletic, sharpshooting swingman that is a superb marksman, and his strong ability to excel as a movement shooter helps give Duke another dynamic component on offense, and Evans is a very talented prospect that could end up being a solid player in the NBA.

8. Carter Bryant, F, Arizona (32)

He is a smooth, athletic forward that can shoot and score the basketball. He shoots the ball particularly well from the outside, and he projects well into a 3 and D role for the NBA.

9. Sion James, G-F, Duke (47)

He is an athletic, energetic swingman that has the skills to be a solid role player at the NBA level. He excels at making hustle plays, is a strong playmaker and defender, and can knock down shots when necessary. He’ll need to be more assertive on offense, but his versatility and feel for the game could enable him to help Duke win the championship this year.

10. Kanon Catchings, F, BYU (48)

Catchings is a tall, smooth, sharpshooting forward that can put up points in a hurry. He’ll need to improve in the other facets of the game and be a more consistent player, but his athleticism, ability to make shots, and upside could enable him to be a solid player in the NBA, as he could be an even better player than he has been in college.

Honorable Mention:
Tyrese Proctor, G, Duke, Mark Sears, G, Alabama, Augustas Marciulionis, G, Saint Mary’s, Grant Nelson, F-C, Alabama, Derrion Reid, F, Alabama, Robert Wright III, Baylor, Nate Bittle, C, Oregon, John Tonje, G-F, Wisconsin, KJ Lewis, G, Arizona, Kwame Evans, F, Oregon, Caleb Love, G, Arizona, Caleb Foster, G-F, Duke

Injured Players:
Motiejus Krivas, C, Arizona

That is all for now, and this looks to be a very loaded group of prospects for this tournament, as this looks to be the best region bar none. Thanks for reading.