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 6.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, and 0.9 steals per game while shooting 37.1% from deep.
Position: Guard/Forward
Height: 6’6 ½” without shoes
Wingspan: 6’11 ¾”
Weight: 214.8lbs
Birthday: November 26, 2005 (19 years old)
Siegel highlighted the defensive fit with the Blazers in his mock draft:
It just makes sense for the Portland Trail Blazers to take Carter Bryant if he’s on the board with the 11th pick. Bryant not only recently compared his skills and style to that of Toumani Camara, who was just named to the 2024-25 All-Defensive Second Team, but he is another athletic wing this organization could pair with Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe.
The Portland Trail Blazers have recently prioritized athletes and versatility in the NBA Draft. Well, Bryant is the best athlete on the board in this spot, and he can make a difference as a lengthy wing who can guard any position.
If Carter can be a contributor from day one, the Blazers could slot him in nicely off the bench to keep up the defensive pressure when starters Deni Avdija or Toumani Camara sit.
The NBA Draft is just over two weeks away, taking place on June 25-26.