
Lanier has widely been projected as a second-round pick, but Siegel reports he could rise into the late first round, potentially landing between picks No. 24 and No. 30. The guard shined during the 2024-25 season at Tennessee after four years at North Florida, averaging 18 points on 43.1 percent shooting, including 39.5 percent from three, across 38 games with the Volunteers.