The Chicago Bulls are showing serious interest in Egor Demin, a 6-foot-8 guard from BYU, ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft.
According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bulls are “zoning in” on Demin, who has rapidly gained momentum as a first-round prospect and could climb into the top 10 before draft night.
Demin, originally from Russia, played his freshman season at Brigham Young University after moving to the U.S. following the 2023–24 campaign.
In his first year with the Cougars, he averaged 10.6 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game across 33 starts, while playing 27.5 minutes per contest.
Though his shooting splits (.412 FG%, .273 3P%, .695 FT%) leave room for improvement, scouts have been impressed by his size, passing instincts, and defensive activity.
The Bulls, who hold the 12th overall pick in the upcoming draft, are evaluating their backcourt future following a 39–43 season and a first-round exit in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.
Sources indicate Chicago has cooled on Maryland big man Derik Queen, citing concerns about his athleticism and potential fit in Billy Donovan’s up-tempo system.
Queen’s stock appears to be slipping, while Demin’s unique skill set and size have made him one of the more intriguing perimeter options in this year’s class.
The 2025 NBA Draft class is headlined by Cooper Flagg, with other top prospects including Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Ace Bailey, and Queen.
Demin is seen as a high-upside playmaker with versatility to defend multiple positions, and his ability to initiate offense at his size has drawn comparisons to several modern NBA wings.
The Bulls own two picks in this year’s draft: No. 12 in the first round and No. 45 in the second.
