2025 NPSI – Potential NBA Draft Prospects
Ten names clearly seperate themselves at the 2025 National Prep School Invitational.
In February I was in Rhode Island for the prestigious National Prep School Invitational which through its 26-year history has seen two NBA number 1 draft picks compete and two Rookies of the Year as well as numerous lottery picks and future NBA All Stars. Below you can find ten prospects from this year’s edition who have potential NBA traits, and you might want to start following as many of them could get to the League one day.
London Jemison (6’8”, c/o 2025, Saint Thomas More) - Committed to Alabama
A quick-twitch athlete who stands at 6-foot-8 with a plus two wingspan, Allabama commit Jemison seems more than ready to storm the NCAA world next season thanks to a promising blend of great physical tools and intriguing versatility. Jemison has the potential to be a 3-level scorer with a two-way value who can impact the game off the ball thanks to his good feel when to cut combined with a nice stroke off the catch and movement.
What potentially makes him an NBA prospect?
His physical tools, skill set (dynamic two-way potential) and versatility.
Mouhamed Camara (6’8”, c/o 2025, NBA Academy)
Arguably the best defender at the tournament, the 6-foot-8 Senegalese player who’s extremely physically gifted with great tools (man-among-boys body frame, long wingspan and strong body, big shoulders), Camara could turn into a lockdown defender at the next level and a nightmare for opponents’ passing lanes. He will excel thanks to his athleticism transition and open court plays. Offensively he seems to be pretty raw in half court sets at this point of his development, if he manages to develop a reliable 3-point shot, he could be an elite 3-and-D guy at the next stage.
What potentially makes him an NBA prospect?
NBA-ready type of frame and likely NBA-ready type of defender. Offensively he is pretty raw and mainly relies on his well-advanced body and athleticism for his age. Seems to have a long way to develop reliable off-dribble game but at the same time he might not need that given his high defensive upside. If he keeps honing his 3-point shot he could find a role as a 3-and-D guy at the next level.
Hunter Te Ratana (6’4”, c/o 2026, Darrow School)
Among the recruits who had a breakout performance at the 2025 NPSI. Te Ratana showcased his high potential on both ends of the floor. Deceptive athlete, the New Zealander is an explosive leaper with plenty of creativity in his dunks. His quick, repeatable and nearly automatic stroke off movement, catches and dribble suggests he would be a sniper as a two guard at the next level. Tough as nails on the defensive end. Endless motor. Te Ratana will excel in up-tempo game and transition/fast paced plays.
What potentially makes him an NBA prospect?
The potential to turn into an elite shooter who will not need much time nor space to take his shot off, his deceptive athleticism and verticality in a combination with a never-stop-running motor and good potential on the defensive end make him definitely a prospect worth following from NBA teams.
Promis N’landu (6’3”, c/o 2026, Fort Erie International Academy)
A high-major point guard with impressive scoring game and long 6-foot-5 wingspan. N’landu will be a crafty and dynamic 3-level scoring PG with great court vision and passing abilities. Has nice handles and ability to change speeds and directions creating for himself or his teammates. Going down the lane he will take advantage of his well-developing upper body, tight handles and explosive hops, showing one of the better verticality among guards at his size. Holds offers from Arizona State, Seton Hall, George Mason, Colorado State, and St. Bonaventure, he’s recently been getting more and more interest from HM schools. His great performances throughout the year and promising potential earned him an invitation to the 2025 BWB Global Camp.
What potentially makes him an NBA prospect?
His impressive scoring game (N’Landu’s got a deep range on threes, crafty drives and even a mid-range game) in a combination with great passing touch and extremely promising physical assets (long wingspan and eye-popping hops).
Quin Costello (6’10”, c/o 2026, Newman School)
A tall and long promising big man who will stretch the floor nicely thanks to his impressively smooth and fluid shooting mechanics from long range for his size. His game has plenty of upside. Very mobile, expected to put pressure on the glass and roll well to the basket, being a lob target too.
What potentially makes him an NBA prospect?
His intriguing ability to stretch the floor blended with his impressive mobility for his size to go along with the expected high upside of his game.
Lucas Morillo (6’7”, c/o 2026, Newman School)
A skilled combo guard from Dominican Republic who displays very smooth offensive game. Seems to read it exceptionally well, showing advanced decision-making skills. Will be an effective 3-level scorer and crafty handler/facilitator in pick-and-roll actions. Morillo is expected to play at the U19 FIBA World Cup in Switzerland this summer.
What potentially makes him an NBA prospect?
His gifted and versatile offensive bag standing at 6-foot-7 which should allow him to play multiple positions meshed with his great ability to read the game.
Nalajah Christopher (6’3”, c/o 2027, Darrow School)
A very talented lengthy guard who stands at 6-foot-3 to go along with developing athletic frame which he is expected to fill out nicely with time. Christopher displayed great feel for the game and impressively mature decision making for his age (played two years up). Has high upside to turn into a high IQ lead guard with solid defensive presence. Reportedly has great work ethic.
What potentially makes him an NBA prospect?
His great feel for the game and beyond-his-age decision making which all make me believe he could turn into a high-IQ lead guard with solid defensive output, if everything goes well.
DJ Hawkins (6’7”, c/o 2027, Saint Thomas More)
A promising tall wing with athletic and lengthy frame (+3 wingspan). Expected to be a deadly 3-point shooter at the next stage, especially off spot ups. Has high upside as a two-way player.
What potentially makes him an NBA prospect?
Which NBA franchise doesn’t need/want to have a tall and athletic wing with lengthy frame who can be a reliable and consistent 3-point shooter and at the same time could be a plus defender?
Malachi Odugbela (6’4, c/o 2028, St. Andrew’s)
Among the youngest and most promising players at the event, Odugbela proved he belongs to play there despite his fragile age. Having solid basketball genes (father played D1 basketball), Odugbela plays well beyond his age, showing good understanding of the game and great shooting touch from long range, despite his railway thin and developing frame. He is expected to grow several more inches and fill out his promising frame well with time. Odugbela has high potential as a two-way player thanks to his elite physical tools and advanced instincts.
What potentially makes him an NBA prospect?
His intriguing upside both from physical and skill standpoint, great shooting touch from long range, advanced understanding of the game for his age.
Kyle “Bright” Delves (6’2.5”, c/o 2028, Mount Saint Charles)
Arguably one of the best guards in the class of 2028 in the States. The future seems “Bright” for the kid from Providence. Delves could turn into an elite lead guard with time and reps. Extremely talented, he has the shifty handles, ability to change pace and directions. Ambidextrous. He is tough and doesn’t shy away from any contact going down to the hoop thanks to his football experience, on top of that he’s very bouncy for a guard. Reportedly Delves firstly played football but once he started playing basketball, he realized that’s his sport. Kyle Delves seems to have all the needed prerequisites to turn into an elite guard at the next level, but it’s up to him if he’s going to make it.
What potentially makes him an NBA prospect?
His potential to turn into an elite and dynamic guard – Delves’ got flawless ability to change pace and directions, showing nice burst/footwork, impressive toughness and very good hops for a guard at his size. Ambidextrous with soft touch and deep bag close to the basket and promising stroke from long range.
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