One prospect for the 2025 NBA Draft has been making noise, and that's Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey. Bailey, the No. 2 overall player in the 2024 ESPN 100, is set to start what should be a one-and-done season with the Scarlett Knights.

In the landscape of fantasy basketball centers, it's important to remember that Yahoo default leagues have two roster spots reserved for centers. Rebounds and blocks can be found on waivers, but securing a dominant center to anchor your team is a preferred strategy for long-term success.

Some feel Reed Sheppard, the No. 3 overall pick out of Kentucky, could make the biggest impact, based on his 2024 summer league performance (20.0 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 5.3 apg, 2.7 spg, 1.3 bpg on 57 percent TS in four games) and by joining an up-and-coming Houston Rocket team looking to battle for a playoff spot.

There may be a change of guard in fantasy basketball, as Victor Wembanyama is viewed by many as the top target in drafts.