Latest 2025 NBA mock draft from ESPN has Egor Demin rising after strong combine showing
Latest 2025 NBA mock draft from ESPN has Egor Demin rising after strong combine showing
The 2025 NBA Draft Combine concluded in Chicago, and while there were several winners and losers, one of the most interesting prospects is Egor Demin.
After an up-and-down one-and-done campaign for BYU, the Russian guard stood out in front of scouts and evaluators in Chicago. During his freshman season, he averaged 10.6 points and 5.5 assists per game as one of the best playmakers in the class.
Here is more from Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo in their latest mock, where Demin was projected at No. 11 overall to the Portland Trail Blazers (via ESPN):
"Demin had a positive week at the combine in Chicago, measuring bigger than expected at 6-9½ in shoes and then putting on one of the most impressive pro day performances we've seen in some time, causing even the most skeptical of NBA evaluators to acknowledge his undeniable talent.
Demin has made significant gains with his body and will continue to fill out, while making a barrage of 3-pointers with picture-perfect mechanics and a lightning-quick release that offered significant room for optimism despite hitting 27% of his 3-pointers in his lone season at BYU. Also, NBA teams raved about his interviews in Chicago.
The Trail Blazers can go in several directions with this pick, and adding a big guard with a strong feel for the game who can slide into different roster configurations could be interesting long term."
This is exactly the type of feedback prospects wants to have at the NBA Draft Combine.
Players with impressive measurements and good interviews are always going to garner attention from front offices.
Meanwhile, for more prospect coverage, here is our latest NBA mock draft at For The Win.
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