A full 25 of our top 100 players weren't ranked a year ago, the biggest turnover from one list to the next since 2019. Notably, we're excluding players who fell off the list solely because of injury. Instead, we're going to look at 2025 draft picks, young players who could make the leap and players who fell out of the top 100. Rising young starsDonovan Clingan, Portland Trail BlazersAs a rookie, Clingan was immediately one of the NBA's top rim protectors. NBA Rank: The league's top 100 players • Nos.