The 2025 NBA Draft is thought of to be a strong one, offering star-level talent up top, with some depth throughout.<\/p>\n
Below, we’ll attempt to project the rookie statistical leaders for the 2025-26 season:<\/p>\n
To this point, the draft\u2019s No. 1 pick in Cooper Flagg is the easiest bet to be the class\u2019s leading scorer both next season and in the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was a superstar at Duke, averaging over 19 points, doing so in a variety of ways with physicality, athleticism and skill.<\/p>\n
Dallas star \u2b50\ufe0f <\/p>\n
Cooper Flagg covers SLAM 258. https:\/\/t.co\/5YB3rEMAw8<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3xXnD12pXj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 SLAM (@SLAMonline) August 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n He\u2019ll have his work cut out for him getting buckets with Anthony Davis, and eventually Kyrie Irving, on the Mavericks. But he should have the talent to do so.<\/p>\n Tre Johnson would be a notable mention here, having averaged more points in his one-and-done college season, and joining a team that will have much more scoring opportunity.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a number of talented passers in the \u201925 class, none of which outmatch Nets\u2019 guard-slash-wing Egor Demin.<\/p>\n Across 33 games with BYU, Demin averaged 5.5 assists, doing so in the open floor and in half court sets.<\/p>\n 6\u20199 Egor Demin can really handle the rock <\/p>\n The Nets\u2019 Rookie is getting in great work with NBA coach @94feetofgame<\/a> <\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/RaiunUJLOQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) August 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Demin\u2019s biggest case for leading the class in assists next season will be opportunity. The Nets are set to be one of the worst team\u2019s in the league, and Demin should earn plenty of time dishing the rock. Even better, there\u2019s a few talented scorers in Michael Porter Jr. and potentially Cam Thomas that could help him in this area.<\/p>\n Rebounding is an especially hard thing to predict, but Kings\u2019 rookie Nique Clifford\u2019s affinity for doing so is unquestioned.<\/p>\n He\u2019ll have to battle centers and forwards, but the wing should see a decent bit of playing time for the Kings next season, and averaged 9.6 boards per game in his final season at Colorado State.<\/p>\n Nique Clifford\u270d\ufe0f\u270d\ufe0f\u270d\ufe0f<\/p>\n Summer League Superstar that should have never fallen into the 20s. No surprise at all that he\u2019s hoopin so early on. Kings got a baller <\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/w1zASSvamf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ryan Hammer\ud83d\udd28 (@ryanhammer09) July 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Without a clear pathway toward offensive production in his rookie season, Clifford will be relegated to filling in the gaps, which includes defense and rebounding.<\/p>\n Edgecombe is set to be a fairly easy bet to garner the most steals next season. He’s fresh off a one-and-done season with Baylor where he nabbed 2.1 per game, doing so with athleticism and instincts.<\/p>\n The guard-wing hybrid enters an interesting situation with the 76ers, where they have an already built-out core of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey.<\/p>\n Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe and forward Jabari Walker are among the NBA players participating in today’s open runs in Los Angeles, hosted by Sixers assistant coach Rico Hines. pic.twitter.com\/MUihzBFvhi<\/a><\/p>\n