FINAL UPDATE: 24 Players Invited to UNC Basketball Draft Green Room Thus Far: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper Headline Elite Class…………..
June 24, 2025 — With the 2025 NBA Draft just days away, the University of North Carolina’s prestigious Dean E. Smith Center is buzzing with excitement as the official list of 24 players invited to the UNC Basketball Draft green room has been finalized. Headlining this elite class are projected top picks Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, two players whose phenomenal seasons have captivated fans and scouts alike.
The green room invitation is considered one of the highest honors for draft prospects, offering them a front-row seat to their NBA dreams. Reserved for players expected to be selected in the lottery or first round, this year’s list reflects a dynamic blend of blue-chip freshmen, international stars, and breakout college performers.
Leading the Pack
Cooper Flagg, the 6’9” phenom from Duke, remains the consensus No. 1 overall pick. His versatile skill set, basketball IQ, and defensive prowess have drawn comparisons to NBA greats such as Kevin Garnett and Scottie Pippen. Flagg averaged 18.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game in his lone season at Duke and has dominated pre-draft workouts and the Combine.
Right behind him is Dylan Harper, the high-scoring guard from Rutgers. A dynamic playmaker with elite court vision and scoring ability, Harper averaged 20.1 points and 6.2 assists while leading the Scarlet Knights to their deepest NCAA Tournament run in years. He is expected to be selected within the top five.
A Diverse and Talented Class
Joining Flagg and Harper in the green room are standout college athletes like Stephon Castle (UConn), Donovan Clingan (UConn), Reed Sheppard (Kentucky), and Rob Dillingham (Kentucky). Each has impressed scouts with unique strengths — Castle for his lockdown defense, Clingan for his imposing presence in the paint, Sheppard for his shooting touch, and Dillingham for his electrifying scoring bursts.
International talent is also well-represented. French forward Zaccharie Risacher and Serbian guard Nikola Topić have both secured green room invites, as European prospects continue to grow in stature within NBA front offices. Risacher’s two-way versatility and Topić’s poise as a playmaker have drawn widespread praise.
The green room list also includes G League Ignite standout Matas Buzelis, who remains one of the most intriguing prospects due to his size and offensive polish. Despite a turbulent season for the Ignite program, Buzelis’ individual skillset continues to intrigue teams with top-10 picks.
The Full List (in alphabetical order):
1. Baba Miller
2. Bronny James
3. Cody Williams
4. Cooper Flags
5. Dalton Knecht
6. Donovan Clingan
7. Dylan Harper
8. Isaiah Collier
9. Ja’Kobe Walter
10. Jared McCain
11. Justin Edwards
12. Kyle Filipowski
13. Matas Buzelis
14. Nikola Topić
15. Reed Sheppard
16. Rob Dillingham
17. Ron Holland
18. Ryan Dunn
19. Stephon Castle
20. Tidjane Salaün
21. Tristan da Silva
22. Tyrese Proctor
23. Zaccharie Risacher
24. Zach Edey
With final workouts and team interviews wrapping up, all eyes are now on draft night. The UNC Basketball Draft green room will be filled with potential stars ready to take their first steps onto the NBA hardwood — a night of dreams, emotion, and the start of the next generation of basketball greatness.
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