We’re firmly into conference play in the college basketball season, which means it’s time to update the 2025 NBA Mock Draft here at The Athletic. Why does conference play matter so much more than the nonconference slate?

Rutgers has had a pretty shaky start to the season, but the season could certainly be a whole lot worse if it wasn’t for their superstar freshman, Dylan Harper. The 6-foot-6 guard is currently fourth in the nation in points per game and leads all freshmen in scoring.