Clutch Points’ Brett Siegel released the third version of his 2025 NBA mock draft where he projects the Portland Trail Blazers to land Arizona freshman wing Carter Bryant.
Bryant fits the 3-and-D archetype that has become coveted in the NBA. However, Bryant comes with some risk after starting just five games for Arizona and averaging 19.3 minutes per game. His pre-draft ranking has floated around the late lottery. The high projection is largely due to his defensive potential and athleticism, in addition to a solid three-point shot. In 37 appearances this past season, Bryant averaged 6.