Best undrafted players in 2025 NBA Draft: Ryan Nembhard, Vladislav Goldin among notable prospects not picked
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.
| Rank | Player | School/Team | Country | Position | Height | Weight | Age | Player comp. |
| 44. | Eric Dixon | Villanova | USA | F | 6-8 | 265 | 24 | Julius Randle |
| 49. | Ryan Nembhard | Gonzaga | Canada | G | 6-0 | 180 | 22 | Tyus Jones |
| 51. | Hunter Sallis | Wake Forest | USA | G | 6-5 | 185 | 22 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker |
| 52. | RJ Luis Jr. | St. John's | USA | G/F | 6-7 | 215 | 22 | Josh Hart |
| 55. | Dink Pate | Mexico City Capitanes | USA | G | 6-8 | 210 | 19 | Dalen Terry |
| 56. | Vladislav Goldin | Michigan | Russia | C | 7-1 | 250 | 24 | Luka Garza |
| 58. | Chucky Hepburn | Louisville | USA | G | 6-1 | 190 | 22 | Marcus Smart |
| 59. | Brice Williams | Nebraska | USA | G | 6-7 | 214 | 23 | Norman Powell |
| 60. | Mouhamed Faye | Pallancestro Reggiana | Senegal | C | 6-10 | 223 | 20 | Jalen Duren |