One of Kalkbrenner's former teammates, Baylor Scheierman, is another high-major recruit who went unranked yet reached the NBA out of Creighton. He was selected 30th by the Celtics last year. It's representative of an impressive player development culture, and Kalkbrenner has a chance to sneak into the back of the first round as well.

Most experts believe the 2025 NBA Draft will begin at No. 3 overall when the Philadelphia 76ers are on the clock. So what exactly will they do?

Athleticism, size and skill are among the many qualities NBA scouts and front offices make note of when examining pro prospects during the pre-draft process. Fo