With just days remaining until March Madness begins, CBB experts already have a solid idea of who’ll make the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That being said, the players who’ll go dancing don’t just get a chance to win an NCAA Championship. Many will also gain exposure that they may not have previously had, which could help them achieve their dream of reaching the NBA.
5 Under-The-Radar CBB Players Who’ll Miss March Madness
Among the players whose teams are projected to make the cut, here are five potential NBA prospects to keep your eye on.
Andrej Stojakovic, Cal
Cal sophomore Andrej Stojakovic’s pedigree hasn’t been kept secret. He’s the son of former NBA forward Peja Stojakovic, a three-time All-Star selection. He doesn’t seem to have his dad’s touch from long-distance. Nevertheless, he’s a creative bucket-getter with great scoring instincts.
In 2024-24, he’s averaged a career-high 17.9 points per game.
Maxime Raynaud, Stanford
Stanford senior Maxime Raynaud is exceptional athlete at 7-foot-1. Capable of scoring off the bounce, out of the pick and roll, out of the post and from beyond the arc, he’s a dynamic offensive weapon, especially with passing ability. Though not the most fearsome rim protector, he does a good job controlling the paint.
Raynaud has averaged 20.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per game in 2024-25.
Terrence Brown Jr., Fairleigh Dickerson
Fairleigh Dickerson sophomore Terrence Brown Jr. knows how to find his way to the rim. Shifty, athletic, and unpredictable, the 6-foot-3 guard leads his conference in free-throw conversions (151) this season. He has an inconsistent jumper, but still scored 20.6 points per game in 2024-25, the eighth-best average in the NCAA. At the defensive end, he has a knack for coming away with steals.
Treysen Eaglestaff, North Dakota
North Dakota junior Treysen Eaglestaff is testing the NBA Draft waters this summer, per ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. He’s also entering the transfer portal. Interested teams, be they professional or collegiate, would certainly be focused on his offensive. The 6-foot-6 wing is an efficient three-level scorer with deceptive athleticism.
He isn’t a bad passer either, though his assist average (2.4) pales in comparison to his scoring average (18.9).
TY Johnson, UC Davis
UC Davis senior TY Johnson knows how to play the right way.
However, he’s seemingly been overburdened offensively after his team lost Elijah Pepper last summer. That’s worth noting because he’s scoring a career-high 21.2 points per game but shooting a career-low 38.7 percent from the field in 2024-25. To that point, he averaged 17.8 points per game on 44.3 percent shooting from the field in 2023-24. In any case, the crafty 6-foot-3 guard knows how to put the ball in the hoop.
At the other end, he’s a heads-up defender who moves his feet and positions his body well. This has helped him average least 1.8 steals per game in each of the past three seasons. In 2024-25, he averaged a career-high 2.3 steals per game.
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