The NBA continued its Green Room invitation process today with five additional prospects joining an elite group expected to hear their names called in the first round next week.
Joan Beringer, Nique Clifford, Cedric Coward, Walter Clayton, and Danny Wolf bring the current total to 24 invited players, though league sources suggest this may represent the final batch.
NBA Draft Adds Five More Attendees; Which Prospects Will Be There?
ESPN basketball analyst Jonathan Givony took to social media Thursday to announce the newest wave of Green Room invitations, marking the third batch of prospects invited to attend the June 25-26 draft festivities at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
With these additions, the total of attendees now rises to 24.
FINAL: 24 players invited to the NBA Draft green room thus far:
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Ace Bailey
VJ Edgecombe
Tre Johnson
Khaman Maluach
Jeremiah Fears
Kon Knueppel
Kasparas Jakucionis
Egor Demin
Carter Bryant
Derik Queen
Asa Newell
Noa Essengue
Collin Murray-Boyles
Thomas… pic.twitter.com/YxAsE5FgeA— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 19, 2025
The list of Green Room invitees includes Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, Khaman Maluach, Jeremiah Fears, Kon Knueppel, Kasparas Jakucionis, Egor Demin, Carter Bryant, Derik Queen, and Asa Newell.
Noa Essengue, Collin Murray-Boyles, Thomas Sorber, Liam McNeeley, Nolan Traore, Will Riley, Joan Beringer, Nique Clifford, Cedric Coward, Walter Clayton, and Danny Wolf will also attend.
All 24 invited prospects range from projected lottery selections to mid-first-round candidates representing college programs and international leagues worldwide.
The league sends invitations in waves, with team executives voting on prospects they believe will be first-round selections. Each invitee can bring up to six guests to sit at their table during the draft.
Duke continues leading all programs with three representatives in Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, and Kon Knueppel, while multiple conferences showcase depth throughout the invitation list. The Big Ten features Illinois pair, Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley, alongside Maryland’s Derik Queen and Rutgers duo Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey.
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International prospects add global flavor with Noa Essengue from Germany’s Ratiopharm Ulm and France’s Nolan Traore from Saint-Quentin representing European development. Joan Beringer extends the international pipeline that increasingly influences NBA draft boards and team-building strategies.
The current 24 invitees represent consensus first-round expectations, though Green Room attendance historically proves remarkably accurate in predicting draft outcomes.
While some prospects have previously slipped into the second round, the vast majority fulfill expectations by hearing Commissioner Adam Silver announce their professional futures during the draft event.
Today’s additions include several mid-first-round candidates who impressed scouts throughout the pre-draft process.
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Walter Clayton’s explosive scoring ability at Florida and Cedric Coward’s defensive versatility likely elevated their draft stock during workouts and interviews with NBA decision makers in recent weeks.
Danny Wolf’s unique skill set, combining size with ball-handling, creates intriguing matchup advantages that modern NBA offenses increasingly value.
Nique Clifford brings proven college production and leadership qualities, while Joan Beringer represents continued international scouting success from European professional leagues.
Green Room invitations carry significant weight as historically these selections prove accurate predictors of first-round status. The NBA’s consultation process with team executives ensures invited prospects genuinely represent consensus first-round expectations rather than optimistic projections that could embarrass players on draft night.