The Brooklyn Nets have options this offseason. They have five picks in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft, to be exact and while most of the noise surrounds what they will do early, do not be surprised if one of their best moves comes a little later. Because that is where Chibuzo Agbo might be able to enter into the conversation.
What separates Agbo from your typical late-pick flyer?
Three things come to mind: experience, efficiency, and identity. He is 6-foot-7 with a smooth looking jumper, and he has produced consistently across multiple programs which include Texas Tech, Boise State, and most recently, USC. He averaged 11.8 points last season while knocking down 39.6% from deep and nearly 87% at the free throw line. Those are not just good numbers. They are elite indicators for a floor-spacing wing in today’s league.
Brooklyn is not necessarily searching for a day one starter with its later picks and that is okay. What they are aiming for, and what Agbo offers, is the chance to develop a reliable role player with a strong foundation. He does not have to dominate the ball to make an impact. He is comfortable moving without it, smart at finding space, and disciplined on the defensive end. Add that to his frame and shooting touch, and you have got a player who could seamlessly fit into a rotation down the line, especially in an era of basketball where three-point shooting is so crucial.
The Nets have already brought Agbo in for a pre-draft workout, a clear signal that he is firmly on their radar. And for a franchise that is still figuring out what its next few years will look like, drafting a mature, high-floor player with a clear skill set is not just safe, it is strategic. Whether they use their third, fourth, or fifth selection on him, Agbo fits the profile of a late-round gem, which is someone who outworks expectations and ends up earning real minutes.
Brooklyn needs to play their cards right
Brooklyn has the luxury of draft capital, but that only pays off if they make the right forward-thinking decisions. And finding value in the back half of the draft has become a hallmark of good front offices around the league. If the Nets want to build something like the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers have, which is a team that is sustainable, with depth, shooting, and versatility, these are the kinds of bets they have to be willing to make.
Chibuzo Agbo is not a top name on the board but he has the ability to grow into a great player in this league. And in a league where winning often depends on your eighth or ninth guy just as much as your star, he might be exactly the kind of guy Brooklyn’s looking for.