The NBA draft was the highlight of June, and once again the ESPN 100 rankings fed the draft. Of the 58 picks, 25 had been ranked in the ESPN 100 (43%), the rest had either been unranked high school players or international players.
As we update our summer ranking for 2025, 2026 and 2027, we launch our "Top 25 Regardless of Class" rankings. This follows the spring evaluation period of film study, live events and camps.
The overall ranking is based on our current player rankings. We evaluate performances, future upside, physical measurables, productivity, current age and character trait information. We also take pro and college potential -- plus, how each player impacts winning -- into consideration.
This is not a draft board or solely a high school ranking. Our goal is to also forecast who could make a move over the July period. This is a list with plenty to debate, and it will remain fluid until we update again in August.