Here are a few prospects to put on your radar this March.
Selection Sunday is less than one week away, folks.
I respect your time, so let’s get right to it. I am going to highlight three prospects that should be on your radar this March and that should be within the Phoenix Suns’ projected draft range.
Johni Broome, Carter Bryant, and Maxime Raynaud will be the prospects of focus here.
This was posted last week, but it remains true. The Suns would hold the 30th and 55th picks in the 2025 NBA Draft if the season ended today.
If the season ended today, the Suns would hold the 30th & 55th picks in the 2025 NBA Draft.
March Madness is around the corner. Time to talk ourselves into some prospects.
— Zona (@AZSportsZone) March 3, 2025
The Suns’ draft situation is frustrating, given that they do not control their destiny, but at least they have picks, right? Small wins.
The Prospects?
We took to X/Twitter to ask the fans who they wanted, and we got an influx of names/suggestions, so I will break this up into a couple of parts.
First of all, this draft has some incredible names. I’m not talking about talent here, just actual names. VJ Edgecomb, Dink Pate, JoJo Tugler, Boogie Fland, among others.
I digress. Let’s dive in!
Johni Broome — 6’10” F/C (Auburn)
Broome was a name mentioned several times, and he’s my favorite fit with their late first-round pick. He has been one of the best players in the nation this season at Auburn.
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The 6’10” big man is versatile and would provide a ready-made presence to the rotation, given he is a polished senior. He has a patient post-game and understands how to attack mismatches, whether through playmaking or attacking the rim. He is a strong rebounder, especially on the offensive glass.
The downside? He is not super athletic or explosive, and he isn’t necessarily a shooter either. Along with that, he will be a 23-year-old rookie, so he’s on the older side. Despite being a “tweener” big man with limited athleticism, Broome can protect the rim well, averaging 2.4 blocks per game this season.
Tankathon mocked him at 29 to the Clippers just before Phoenix’s 30th pick at the time of writing this.
Carter Bryant — 6’8” Forward (Arizona)
The Arizona product plays right down the road, and his role as a 3&D forward with size and athleticism would be seamless in Phoenix.
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Bryant is a 19-year-old freshman forward with plus size and athleticism to the table.
In 18 minutes per game, he is averaging 6.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game. He is shooting 36% from deep, and the jumper passes the eye test.
While he may take some time to develop, there’s an evident upside that is worth the patience. In the meantime, despite him being “raw,” he still profiles as someone capable of playing right away.
A good blend of an NBA-ready body with upside makes him an intriguing pick wherever he lands.
Maxime Raynaud — 7’1” Center (Stanford)
Raynaud may not play in the big dance, but keep an eye on him during the conference tournament. Phoenix needs a center, and he may be a seamless fit.
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The 7’1” senior looks to be a polished big man with the ability to space the floor, protect the rim, and rebound well. An ideal combination from a center in today’s game. He has a nice touch and a good overall feel for the game. Raynaud moves well for his size, too.
He may not be as much of a threat to score in the interior as you’d like at his height, but he knows how to play to his strengths well. He profiles as a backup center in the NBA, but if he adjusts well to the physicality of the league, a low-end starter is not out of the realm of possibilities.
If you can net a strong rotation piece either at the end of the first round or in the 2nd round, that’s a win. Phoenix may have two opportunities to select him, but the 55th pick could be a stretch as he may be gone by then.
Who are you keeping tabs on this March, Suns fans?
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