2025 Fantasy Basketball Center Rankings

Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: October 11, 2025.

Nikola Jokic, C, Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic had 29.6 points per game, 12.7 rebounds per game, 10.2 assists per game, and a 57.6% field goal percentage. Nikola Jokic nicknamed the Joker is the best overall player in Fantasy Basketball and a shoe in choice for any owner that gets the number one pick.
Victor Wembanyama, C, San Antonio Spurs

Victor Wembanyama won NBA Rookie Of The Year after getting drafted first overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft. Victor Wembanyama had 24.3 points per game and 11 rebounds per game before his season ending injury in year two last year. Victor Wembanyama is the second first round pick in Fantasy Basketball at center besides Nikola Jokic and some argue that Victor Wembanyama should be the first pick in Fantasy Basketball drafts.
Anthony Davis, C, Dallas Mavericks

Anthony Davis had 24.7 points per game, 11.6 rebounds per game, 3.5 assists per game, and a 51.6% field goal percentage in 2024-2025. Anthony Davis is the third and final first round pick at center in Fantasy Basketball drafts this year.
Karl-Anthony Towns, C, New York Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns had 24.4 points per game, 12.8 rebounds per game, 3.1 assists per game, and a 52.6 field goal percentage in his first season with the New York Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns is the first of two centers with a second round grade in Fantasy Basketball.
Domantas Sabonis, C, Sacramento Kings

Domantas Sabonis had 19.1 points per game, 13.9 rebounds per game, 6 assists per game, and a 59% field goal percentage in 2024-2025. Domantas Sabonis is my second of two centers with a second round in Fantasy Basketball.
Joel Embiid, C, Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid had 23.8 points per game last year. He's the only center in Fantasy Basketball with a third round grade.
Alperen Sengun, C, Houston Rockets

Alperen Sengun had 19.1 points pergame and 19.3 rebounds per game last year. He's the only center in Fantasy Basketball with a fourth round grade.
Myles Turner, C, Milwaukee Bucks

Myles Turner had 15.6 points per game with the Indiana Pacers in his contract year. He will compliment Giannis on the Milwaukee Bucks front court. Myles Turner is one of two fifth round centers in Fantasy Basketball this year.
Nikola Vucevic, C, Chicago Bulls

Nikola Vucevic had 18.5 points per game, 10.1 rebounds per game, 3.5 assists per game, and a 53% field goal percentage in 2024-2025. Nikola Vucevic is the second of two fifth round centers in Fantasy Basketball this year.
Kristaps Porzingis, C, Atlanta Hawks

Kristaps Porzingis is a borderline top 10 center in the NBA when he's healthy. Kristaps Porzingis had 19.5 points per game last year. Kristaps Porzingis is my only center with a sixth round grade in Fantasy Basketball.
Ivica Zubac, C, Los Angeles Clippers

Ivaca Zubach had 16.8 points per game, 12.6 rebounds per game, 2.7 assists per game, and a 62.8% field goal percentage in 2024-2025. Ivica Zubac is one of four centers with a seventh round grade in Fantasy Basketball.
Jalen Duren, C, Detroit Pistons

Jalen Duren had 11.8 points per game, 10.3 reboudns per game, 27 assists per gmae, and a 69.2% field goal percentage in 2024-2025. Jalen Duren is the second of four centers with a seventh round grade in Fantasy Basketball.
Rudy Gobert, C, Minnesota Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert had 12 points per game, 10.9 rebounds per game, 1.8 assists per game, and a 66.9% field goal percentage in 2024-2025. Rudy Gobert was the third of four centers with a seventh round grade in Fantasy Basketball.
Walker Kessler, C, Utah Jazz

Walker Kessler finally broke out with 11.1 points per game, 12.2 rebounds per game, 1.7 assists per game, and a 66.3% field goal percentage in 2024-2025. Walker Kessler is the final center with a seventh round grade in Fantasy Basketball.
Jarrett Allen, C, Cleveland Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen had 13.5 points per game and his 70.6% field goal percentage was the best field goal percentage among centers in the NBA last year. Jarrett Allen is one of four centers with a eighth round grade in Fantasy Basketball.
Isaiah Hartenstein, C, Oklahoma City Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein had 11.2 points per game, 10.7 rebounds per game, 3.8 assists, and a 58.1% field goal percentage in 2024-2025. Isaiah Hartenstein is the second of four centers with an eighth round grade in Fantasy Basketball.
Mark Williams, C, Phoenix Suns

Mark Williams had 15.3 points per game, 10.2 rebounds per game, 2.5 assists per game, and a 60.4% field goal percentage with the Charlotte Hornets in 2024-2025. The Phoenix Suns traded for Mark Williams during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. He's the third of four centers with an eighth round grade in Fantasy Basketball.
DeAndre Ayton, C, Los Angeles Lakers

DeAndre Ayton had 14.4 points per game, 10.2 rebounds per game, 1.6 assists per game, nad a 56.6% field goal percentage with Portland in 2024-2025. DeAndre Ayton should improve on the Los Angeles Lakers with a far better supporting cast complimenting him. DeAndre Ayton is the fourth and final center with an eighth round grade in Fantasy Basketball.
Jakob Poeltl, C, Toronto Raptors

Jakob Poeltl only averaged 14.5 points per game while posting a 62.7% field goal percentage. Jakob Poeltl is one of two ninth round centers available in Fantasy Basketball.
Alex Sarr, C, Washington Wizards

Alex Sarr averaged 13 points per game as a rookie. He's the final cener that has a ninth round grade in Fantasy Basketball.