SHOCKING DRAFT RUMBLINGS: Koby Brea Rising Fast, Amari Williams Drawing Serious Interest — But Is a Wild Draft-Day Shake-Up Looming?
The 2025 NBA Draft is shaping up to be anything but predictable, and two names flying under the radar may be at the center of one of the most chaotic nights in recent draft memory. According to ESPN’s top draft insider, Koby Brea — a once-overlooked sharpshooter — is now firmly projected to go in the early second round, possibly in the 30s, as teams scramble for elite perimeter shooting. But that’s only half the story.
Brea, known for his elite catch-and-shoot ability and high basketball IQ, has seen his stock skyrocket after a series of impressive private workouts. Scouts are buzzing about his readiness to contribute immediately, and several front offices reportedly view him as a steal who could outplay many first-rounders. One GM even called him “the best-kept secret in this class — for now.”
Meanwhile, Amari Williams — the 6’10” forward/center who dominated the paint in college — is quickly becoming a hot commodity for frontcourt-starved franchises. His mix of rim protection, rebounding, and surprising agility is drawing comparisons to proven NBA rotation bigs. Once pegged as a late second-round flier, Williams is now viewed by multiple teams as a potential impact reserve — and possibly more.
But here’s where things get wild.
Several league insiders are now whispering that a major trade involving a lottery team could shake up the draft board entirely, sending ripple effects deep into the second round — right where Brea and Williams are projected to land. With veterans possibly on the move and teams juggling win-now pressure, don’t be shocked if one or both of these under-the-radar prospects suddenly hear their name called much earlier than expected.
Could Koby Brea sneak into the late first round? Could Amari Williams become the surprise big man gem of the night? Or will a flurry of trades leave both scrambling in the post-draft chaos?
All eyes are on Draft Night — and if these rumblings are any indication, the surprises are just getting started.
