As expected, American players filled most of the board — but France and Australia made the biggest international splash on the second and final day of the 2025 NBA Draft.
Three more French players were selected that brought the country’s total to six draftees — one more than last year’s class — while Australia produced four second-round selections, its highest total since 1997.
France’s run began when the Orlando Magic traded up to no. 32 to select Noah Penda from Le Mans Sarthe Basket.
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Known for his defensive versatility and unselfish play, the 20-year-old averaged 10.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game in France’s top-tier league. He now joins a Magic team that had earlier drafted Jase Richardson and acquired Desmond Bane.
The Sacramento Kings then landed 7-footer Maxime Raynaud out of Stanford at 42nd overall.
welcome to 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧, Maxime! 🤝 👑
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) June 27, 2025
Raynaud averaged 20.2 points and 10.6 rebounds per game last season for the Cardinal and joins a crowded Kings frontcourt featuring double-double machine Domantas Sabonis and veteran Jonas Valanciunas.
At pick no. 1, the New York Knicks selected Mohamed Diawara, a 20-year-old forward who spent the past four seasons playing in France.His best year came in 2024–25 with Cholet, where he averaged 5.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 19.6 minutes across 27 games.
The New York Knicks have agreed to trade the draft rights to Kobe Sanders, the No. 50 pick, to the Los Angeles Clippers for the draft rights to Mohamed Diawara, the no. 51 pick and the draft rights to Luka Mitrovic.
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 27, 2025
Earlier in Round 1, Noa Essengue’s selection by the Bulls extended France’s streak to four straight drafts with a first-rounder. Joan Beringer (No. 17 to Minnesota) and Nolan Traoré (No. 19 to Brooklyn) made it three French players in Round 1 for the third consecutive year.
Then came Australia’s historic run.
Minnesota selected 18-year-old Rocco Zikarsky at no. 45, a 7-foot-4 center from the Brisbane Bullets with rare size and shot-blocking upside.
Despite limited NBL minutes, he projects as a long-term rim protector and will enter the NBA as its third-tallest player behind Memphis' Zach Edey and San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.
Cleveland took Tyrese Proctor as the 49th pick, a Sydney-born guard who played two seasons at Duke. He shot 40.5% from three in his final year and brings backcourt versatility to a Cavaliers team that led the East last season.
With the 49th pick of the NBA Draft, the @cavs select Tyrese Proctor (@TyreseProctor)!
— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2025
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Golden State drafted Alex Toohey at no. 52, a forward from the Sydney Kings known for his off-ball movement and defensive energy.
Toohey joins a Warriors squad that reached the Western Conference Finals and now enters the offseason with Jimmy Butler added to its core.
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 27, 2025
Chicago closed out Australia’s run, selecting Lachlan Olbrich 55th overall. The 6-foot-10 forward earned Big West Freshman of the Year honors at UC Riverside before returning home to play for Illawarra, where he showcased mobility and frontcourt versatility.
The Chicago Bulls have agreed in principle to acquire the draft rights to Lachlan Olbrich from the L.A. Lakers in a trade that is expected to be finalized at a later date.
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) June 27, 2025
