The international prospects in the NBA Draft are usually the greatest unknowns. For one, people outside their respective countries rarely get to see them play, and many do not have a full understanding of the players’ context, such as the quality of their teammates and the level of competition they’re playing against. Gauging international prospects is also complicated by the fact that many play limited minutes, and they often play in more than one league in a single season.
With that said, below are my scouting observations, opinions, and rankings for the top international players who were in the 2025 NBA Draft class, listed in order of ranking. I must admit that I upgraded one player significantly after the draft, Saliou Niang, who was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers. When you read about Niang, you’ll understand what happened. He’s the only player that I have changed my mind about and moved on my active “Full Draft Board,” which includes all of the significant prospects that were eligible for the 2025 NBA Draft and are now free agents.