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Rasheer Fleming Draft Projection – Where Will the Hawks Forward Land in the 2025 NBA Draft?

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Rasheer Fleming, a 6-feet-9 forward from Camden, New Jersey, has emerged as a compelling talent after a standout college career at Saint Joseph’s. A product of Camden high school, where he helped his team to a 31-3 record as a senior, Fleming brought his high motor and athleticism to the Hawks. Initially a bench player as a freshman, he earned a starting role by his sophomore year, showcasing his defensive abilities and developing an offensive game.

With a 7-foot-5 wingspan and a chiseled frame, he became a disruptive force who is excellent as a rim protector and a versatile defender capable of guarding wings and bigs. Offensively, Fleming evolved into a reliable three-point threat as the years progressed, with fluid mechanics and a quick release ability, while thriving as a cutter and in transition plays. His energy, rebounding tenacity, and ability to finish through contact has drawn a lot of attention. Though he is a late bloomer who played behind top recruits in high school, Fleming’s growth in all aspects of the game, work ethic, and physical tools, sharpened at the NBA Global Academy and Damian Lillard’s Formula Zero Elite Camp, has positioned him as a versatile, team-oriented forward who is ready to contribute in the NBA.

My favourite trade up candidate for Detroit: Rasheer Fleming.

6’9 forward with a 7’5 wingspan. Potential to be a true 3&D forward. Put up 15 and 8 on 53% FG / 39% 3P as a junior.

Also added 1.4 steals and 1.5 blocks. pic.twitter.com/J5npc5024k
— Pistons Jack (@pistons_jack) June 25, 2025

Rasheer Fleming’s Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

Lengthy and wiry frame with exceptional athleticism
A forward who can stretch the floor, play elite defense, and possesses tremendous athleticism. Perfect for the modern NBA.
Active rebounder who averaged over 8 boards in 2024-25
Made a huge leap in his three-point shooting, going from 32% to 39% in 2024-25
7-foot-5 wingspan, which can help him play either the Power Forward or the Center spots
Comfortable with being a spot-up shooter
Has an underrated passing ability, and can set his teammates up
Ability to grab offensive boards and shoot the three
Averaged 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals in 2024-25, showcasing his ability to jump passing lanes, and also protect the paint

Weaknesses

Shot creation is a problem for him
Doesn’t having great ball handling ability, which is a must have for modern bigs
Defensive discipline needs to be better to avoid fouling unnecessarily
Played in Atlantic 10 which makes scouts question his ability
Stats may not actually depict his production
Needs to improve his perimeter defense to guard forwards who can stretch the floor
Was inconsistent coming to the end of the season, which raises concerns

Rasheer Fleming’s Stats and Accomplishments

Rasheer Fleming averaged 14.7 points per game, 1.3 assists, 8.5 rebounds, on 53.1 percent shooting from the field and 39.0 percent shooting from the 3-point land in 2024-25. He also averaged 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals, showcasing his all-around defensive skills on the court.

Rasheer Fleming’s accomplishments;

First Team All-Atlantic 10 (2025)

Rasheer Fleming’s Draft Projection

Rasheer Fleming was projected to be drafted in the first round of the draft, but was surprisingly not picked, which makes him a notable player yet to be drafted going into round-two of the 2025 NBA Draft. Now, Fleming is projected to be drafted in round two of the draft and according to some analysts, the Minnesota Timberwolves could pick him as the first selection in round two.

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