Cleveland Cavaliers select Tyrese Proctor in 2025 NBA Draft

Former Duke standout guard Tyrese Proctor was selected by the Cleveland Cavailiers with the No. 49 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. His pro dreams are now a reality.

In 38 games last season, Proctor averaged 12.4 points per game., three rebounds per game, 2.2 assists per game, shot 45.2% from the floor and 40.5% from three-point range. Proctor averaged 10.8 points per game over the course of three seasons at Duke.

While it took time for Proctor to get comfortable, he turned into a really solid player with the Blue Devils. He has potential be a good “3-and-D” type of player in the NBA.

As a member of the Class of 2022, Proctor was a four-star recruit out of Sydney (Australia) NBA Global Academy, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the No. 6 point guard in the class and the No. 45 overall prospect in the class.

What NBA Draft analysts are saying about Tyrese Proctor

On3’s resident NBA Draft expert James Fletcher III had Proctor ranked No. 41 on his draft Big Board. Based on that, he projected as a second-round pick in this year’s draft.

“Tyrese Proctor has continued to showcase his skillset at the college level, slowly growing his stock as a versatile backup guard,” Fletcher III wrote. “He has shot the ball at a high level from the 3-point line, getting reps on-ball and off-ball during the last few years. With good size, he also provides versatility on defense, where he holds up well in space.”

As far as other scouting done on Proctor, his final season certainly helped him standout. It took some time, but he’s definitely still developing.

“It took time for Proctor to excel, but he was certainly a star in his final season with Duke as he became a go-to playmaker for a Final Four team,” Proctor’s scouting report read. “He was a polished player as a junior, knowing where and when to attack defenses, but Proctor’s shooting ability was his best attribute. While he’s not a natural point guard, he does have a good feel for the game. Defensively, he has good length and instincts, but must put on weight to guard NBA wings.”