Aggregate 2025 NBA mock draft: Collin Murray-Boyles projected to Rockets at No. 10 overall
Aggregate 2025 NBA mock draft: Collin Murray-Boyles projected to Rockets at No. 10 overall 'Houston brass have made it clear they want toughness and defensive energy alongside Alperen Sengun,' HoopsHype writes in its latest aggregate mock draft for the 2025 class.
Should the Rockets trade for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, Houston would likely lose its No. 10 overall draft pick in the 2025 first round as part of any deal.
But if Durant goes elsewhere, which seems to be a growing possibility, it's certainly possible that the Rockets could end up staying put.
So, what would the Rockets do, if they stay at No. 10? The latest aggregate mock draft from HoopsHype has Houston selecting Collin Murray-Boyles, a 20-year-old, 6-foot-7 forward out of South Carolina.
Their explanation is as follows:
Houston takes Collin Murray-Boyles, a high-motor, undersized big who wowed scouting staff with his switchability, finishing, and rebounding per minute. Houston brass have made it clear they want toughness and defensive energy alongside Alperen Sengun
Murray-Boyles has scouts divided on his long-term upside due to lack of shooting.
'He's a connector, energy piece, wins his minutes, but ceiling depends on the jumper,' a pro scout said.
Murray-Boyles averaged 16.8 points (58.6% FG, 26.5% on 3-pointers), 8.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game in his sophomore season with the Gamecocks.
At the draft combine in May, Murray-Boyles was among at least three prospects who had an 'excellent' interview with Houston, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Citing team sources, Iko referenced 'stellar on-court knowledge and overall basketball IQ' as a theme from that interview.
The first round of the 2025 NBA draft is next Wednesday, June 25, while the second round will take place on Thursday, June 26. The Rockets also have a second-round selection at No. 59 overall (the final pick of the draft, via the Oklahoma City Thunder), for which the aggregate mock draft is projecting Kentucky center Amari Williams to Houston.
'Englishmen Amari Williams is a physical center with solid rebounding and passing instincts for his position,' HoopsHype's Cyro Asseo de Choch writes. 'He put up productive numbers at Kentucky, showing touch around the rim and an improving feel as a facilitator. He brings defensive presence and versatility.'
The aggregate mock draft is formed via a compilation of 10 mock drafts from ESPN, CBS Sports, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, Babcock Hoops, USA Today, NBAdraft.net, SB Nation, and For The Win.
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