In the latest 2025 NBA mock draft projection, the Philadelphia 76ers stay at No. 3 and select Duke big man Khaman Maluach.

Landry Shamet #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in front of Antonio Blakeney #9 of the Chicago Bulls at the Wells Fargo Center on October 18, 201

Maluach’s size is an obvious place to start; he’s a bona fide big man whose 7-6.75 wingspan was the highest at the draft combine. His youth and potential to make major progress are worth highlighting, too. Maluach began playing basketball in 2019 and represented South Sudan at the Paris Olympics as a 17-year-old. He’ll be 18 on draft night.