Best undrafted players in 2025 NBA Draft: Ryan Nembhard, Vladislav Goldin among notable prospects not picked

Colin Capece

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The 2025 NBA Draft is over, and a waiting game will now ensue for those who were not selected.

A number of prospects went undrafted and are hoping to be signed by teams in the coming days. The dream of getting to the NBA will be realized only by a lucky few.

It's not unheard of that an undrafted free agent turns into an impact player. NBA champions Alex Caruso and Fred VanVleet are a couple of guys who fought their way to the league and become household names.

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Even after the completion of this year's draft, there are still some intriguing prospects who could be difference-makers if they land in the right situation.

Here are the best undrafted players from the 2025 NBA Draft.

NBA Draft best undrafted players

The following is the list of the best undrafted players. Each prospect's ranking, and NBA player comparison, is based on The Sporting News' Gilbert McGregor's final big board.

RankPlayerSchool/TeamCountryPositionHeightWeightAgePlayer comp.
44.Eric DixonVillanovaUSAF6-826524Julius Randle
49.Ryan NembhardGonzagaCanadaG6-018022Tyus Jones
51.Hunter SallisWake ForestUSAG6-518522Nickeil Alexander-Walker
52.RJ Luis Jr.St. John'sUSAG/F6-721522Josh Hart
55.Dink PateMexico City CapitanesUSAG6-821019Dalen Terry
56.Vladislav GoldinMichiganRussiaC7-125024Luka Garza
58.Chucky HepburnLouisvilleUSAG6-119022Marcus Smart
59.Brice WilliamsNebraskaUSAG6-721423Norman Powell
60.Mouhamed FayePallancestro ReggianaSenegalC6-1022320Jalen Duren

Colin Capece

Colin Capece is an editorial intern for The Sporting News. He previously wrote The Dallas Morning News, USA Today and The Arizona Republic. Colin earned his master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and loves to talk baseball and basketball.