With San Antonio Spurs fans left to watch other teams in the NBA Playoffs, many have likely turned their attention to the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. The Spurs are currently slated to have the eighth and 14th picks, giving them two lottery selections, which they can use to address some roster weaknesses.
More shooting and more size to back up Victor Wembanyama could do wonders for the Spurs. Moreover, the draft gives them the perfect opportunity to add players who can fill those roles.
So, let’s take a closer look at three underrated prospects Spurs fans need to know before the draft.
Spurs Prospect 1. Joan Beringer
6’10 French center Joan Beringer could draw interest in the back half of the first round of the NBA Draft. Much of his biggest selling point is that he only started playing basketball in the last four years, but already has the potential to fill a role in the NBA.
Beringer projects to be a rim-protecting big man who can crash the glass and be a terrific roll man in the pick-and-roll. Given the Spurs’ need for a backup center, Beringer could grow into that role given time.
His skill set at 18 is impressive, and technically, he’s still a basketball novice. He also boasts a massive 7-5 wingspan. With more seasoning, he could develop into a talent center who anchors the Spurs’ second unit and potentially plays minutes next to fellow countryman Victor Wembanyama.
Spurs Prospect 2. Thomas Sorber
With the Spurs needing a long-term backup for Wembanyama, they should strongly consider selecting Georgetown center Thomas Sorber. Sorber appears to be the most polished big man prospect projected to be taken in the 10 to 20 range.
On offense, Sorber is one of the best finishers in the draft, with him shooting nearly 60% on almost nine 2-point attempts per game. He accomplished that by scoring in the post or finishing in the pick-and-roll.
His defensive production is also off the charts, with him posting a staggering combined 3.5 steals and blocks per game. His length and mobility play a large role in that.
He can keep up with smaller players when defending away from the basket and using verticality to maximize his gigantic 7-5 arm span when defending at the rim. With the 14th pick, the Spurs could do a lot worse than Sorber, who seems like a more than serviceable big man who could even develop into a starting-caliber big man if everything goes right.
Spurs Prospect 3. Yaxel Lendeborg
Forward Yaxel Lendeborg largely flew under the radar playing for UAB despite his strong production. During his senior season, he posted 17.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.8 blocks, 1.7 steals, and shot a respectable 35.7% from outside.
Lendeborg, a projected first-round pick, was college basketball’s most productive player. With the ability to handle, pass, shoot, and rebound in bunches, the 6’9 power forward has the type of two-way versatility, skill, and instincts NBA teams covet in the modern game. https://t.co/o215moalfu pic.twitter.com/piK4jE8cL2
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He was even better during the Conference Tournament and the NIT, averaging an impressive 20.5 points and 13.3 rebounds over six games. His advanced stats are also off the charts, with a nearly 30 P.E.R. and +11.2 Box Plus Minus.
His biggest knock is his age, with him turning 23 before the start of the 2025-26 season. That could keep him from being drafted until the late 20s or 30s, and the Spurs should hope so with him potentially being a steal. The Spurs have the 38th pick, and if he were to somehow fall that low, they would get an experienced and highly productive forward.
With the Spurs having the eighth, 14th, and 38th picks in this year’s draft, fans could hear Joan Beringer, Thomas Sorber, or Yaxel Lendeborg’s name being called. Drafting any of the three could help fill a need and give the Spurs more depth.
