Phoenix Suns 2025 NBA mock draft: Prospects from big names schools coming to the Valley

10th overall: Arizona F Carter Bryant

Bryant has all the intangibles to be a stellar 3-D player in the league. With nearly a seven-foot wingspan, the freshman Wildcats forward has the length and body to compete against NBA players right now. Bryant shot 37.1% from three on 2.8 attempts in 37 games. The 19-year-old is still very raw, only starting in five games and averaging 19.3 minutes per game, but has the potential to grow into a high-level contributor.

His game resembles much of current Suns forward Ryan Dunn, and the duo could cause havoc at the perimeter with opposing defenders.

NBA Comparison: Kelly Oubre Jr./Ryan Dunn

29th overall: Stanford C Maixe Raynaud

Suns can be looking for a value pick at 29th overall with Stanford’s Raynaud. In his senior season, the 7’1 center averaged 20.2 points, 10.6 rebounds and shot 34.7% from beyond the arc. Even at his size, Raynaud has impressive ball handling skills, being forced to carry some of the responsibility when Stanford had injuries to their guard position.

He is dangerous in the pick-and-pop game, which would be nice contrast for Phoenix with Nick Richards and Oso Ighodaro not 3-point shooters. Raynaud has slow feet and is an unreliable rim protector, but his offensive prowess has warranted enough to be first-round pick.

NBA Comparison: Nikola Vucevic/Luke Kornet

52nd overall: Gonzaga G Ryan Nembhard

With the franchise unlikely to resign Tyus Jones, Nembhard could fill in that playmaking role perfectly. In his senior season with the Bulldogs, Nembhard averaged 10.5 points and 9.8 assists on 40.4% from the 3-point line. The Canadian guard had career highs in 3-point percentage, assists and steals last year with Gonzaga. Nembhard is a high-IQ ball handler that doesn’t make mistakes, with nearly a 4.0 Ast/TO ratio.

Nembhard is slightly undersize at 6’2, with questions surrounding how he’ll defend at the next level. However, his leadership as the floor general for a talented program like Gonzaga, has shown that he can handle the bright lights and the pressure of the NBA.

NBA Comparison: Tyus Jones/Ish Smith