In one of the first big surprises of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets spent the No. 8 overall selection on BYU standout Egor Demin. The 19-year-old Russian wasn’t a wildly popular pick on social media,

As his NBA Draft dream comes true, Demin became the highest-drafted BYU player since Rafael Araujo went 8th in 2004. He's also the only current NBA player from Russia

Egor Demin has been drafted No. 8 overall by the Nets, becoming the first BYU Cougar taken in the NBA Draft since 2011. Cougar fans are buzzing about Demin’s draft destination. Here are some of the most notable reactions online.