The Top 10 Prospects of the South Region for the 2025 NCAA Tournament

March 18th, 2025

On Sunday, the teams are announced by the NCAA to play in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The First Four games will begin tonight, and the first round will start on Thursday. As you know, North Carolina will play against San Diego State tonight, so that could be a good one. Without further ado, here are the top 10 prospects of the south region for this tournament, as of right now.

Top 10 Prospects of the South Region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament (overall prospect rank in parenthesis)

Michigan’s 7-0 junior center, Danny Wolf has been averaging roughly 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists per game this year, and he could help his team go very far in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
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1. Danny Wolf, C, Michigan (18)

He is a smart, skilled big man that has a variety of skills, as he is a superb passer that can rack up assists, is a surprisingly good shot blocker for his size, and can score in a variety of ways. While he doesn’t possess elite foot speed or athleticism, his tremendously high basketball IQ and strong skill set could help him take his team very far in the tournament.

2. Ian Jackson, G, North Carolina (21)

He is a speedy, skilled combo guard that can shoot and score the basketball, and has fairly solid defensive skills, combined with intriguing upside. He’ll need to improve his decision-making skills, but his blend of shot-making ability, two-way potential, and upside makes him a player to watch in the tourney.

3. Drake Powell, G-F, North Carolina (22)

He is an athletic swingman that projects well into a 3 and D role for the NBA, and Powell has been very solid at times, but he also tends to not shoot the ball enough and can tend to fade into the background too much in other games. Still, when he asserts himself, he’s shown to be a first round talent this season.

4. Jase Richardson, G, Michigan State (26)

The son of former Phoenix Suns’ star Jason Richardson, Jase Richardson is an agile, sharpshooting combo guard that shoots the basketball at a very high clip. He’ll need to show NBA teams that he can reliably run the point, but he is a gifted shot maker that could help his team go further than expected in the tournament.

Ryan Kalkbrenner has been having a strong season this year, and is a key reason why Creighton could go far in the NCAA Tournament this year.
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5. Ryan Kalkbrenner, C, Creighton (35)

He is a strong, mobile center that excels at making plays in the paint and has better than advertised athleticism. He’ll need to improve his rebounding, but he’s a solidly productive center that could likely excel as a rotational big man in the NBA.

Kam Jones is having a superb season this year, and could help Marquette go on a deep run in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. (Photo: Morry Gash/Associated Press, via WKRG)

6. Kam Jones, G, Marquette (40)

He’s an athletic swingman that is having a strong season this year, as his scoring and assists are way up, but has struggled a bit with his three-point shot in the second half of the season. Still, he’s shown to be solid with the ball in his hands, and could be a likely selection in this year’s NBA draft.

Johni Broome is one of the best players in college basketball, and he’s been a consistently underrated prospect whom could take Auburn very far in the 2025 NCAA Tournament this year.
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7. Johni Broome, F-C, Auburn (45)

He is a strong, athletic big man that has been tremendously productive in college basketball, as he excels at scoring out of the post and as a shot blocker to help his team protect the paint. He isn’t a flashy player and will need to continue to improve his outside shot, but his ability to make plays on both ends of the floor, especially at this level, combined with being a polished prospect could enable him to be a solid role player in the NBA.

8. Miles Byrd, G-F, San Diego State (60)

He is an athletic, skilled swingman that has put his skills altogether to have a strong junior season. He is a versatile player that projects well into a 3 and D role in the NBA, but he’ll need to be a more consistent outside shooter in games, but he could be a solid second round pick for an NBA team in the 2025 draft.

9. Tahaad Pettiford, G, Auburn (88)

He is a fleet-footed playmaker that has solid offensive skills, and has had a good freshman season at Auburn. While he is undersized for his position, he is a burgeoning playmaker in which a strong tournament could elevate his draft stock, and he projects to be a solid role player at the NBA level.

10. Elliot Cadeau, G, North Carolina (95)

He is a fleet-footed playmaker that passes the ball well, and he can quickly get to the hoop to score or get assists in games. He’ll need to improve his jump shot, but he has a solid feel for the game, and has given North Carolina a steady, reliable playmaker at the point.

11. Milan Momcilovic, F, Iowa State (NR)

He is a smart, skilled forward that can score the basketball in a variety of ways, and he is a cerebral shot maker. He only possesses average physical tools, but he is a skilled player that has a solid feel for the game, and a strong tournament could really boost his draft stock this year.

Honorable Mention:

Vladislav Goldin, C, Michigan, Xavier Booker, F-C, Michigan State, Roddy Gayle Jr., G, Michigan, Aden Holloway, Auburn

This is a summary on the top ranked prospects of the South Region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and it will be interesting to see how the games play out. As for which team may end up coming out of this region as the team to wind up in the Final Four, Auburn seems to be the early favorite to be the team to make it out of the South Region, but a lot can happen between now and then. That is all for now, and thanks for reading.