Player Rankings

Jones is a skilled combo guard who has shown the ability to scale up as a downhill creator or scale down as a spot-up weapon. The 2025 38th overall pick averaged 4.4 points in 37 games as a rookie for the Pacers.

Martin, who was the 51st overall pick in 2022, went from nearly out of the league to a legitimate rotation-caliber guy with the Nets in 2024-25. He made his way to the 76ers in 2025-26 and appeared in nine games for the team.

Johnson, an athletic defensive-minded four man, was a key bench piece for Auburn’s 2025 Final Four team. He impressed in his rookie season with the Nets, averaging 8.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in 17 games.

Tshiebwe is one of the greatest rebounders college basketball has ever seen. The Kentucky product’s energy in the paint and on the glass has translated to the pros, too. He averaged 7.8 points and 6.6 rebounds in 16.6 minutes a night for the Jazz in 2025-26.

Clayton is a three-point bomber with a steady clutch gene who can be electric to watch when he’s feeling it. The former Florida star was drafted 18th overall in 2025 and averaged 7.8 points and 4.0 assists as a rookie.

Smith, who was a first-round pick in 2023, is an example of just how tough it is to stick in the NBA today. The crafty guard averaged 6.2 points and shot 39.5% from three for the Lakers in 2025-26.

Coming out of UConn, Hawkins was touted as an elite shooter and off-ball scorer, but that hasn’t translated to the NBA thus far. The former 14th overall pick averaged 5.1 points on 36.6% shooting for the Pelicans in 2025-26 after having a career year in 2024-25.

An electric downhill guard with an unrelenting competitive spirit, Small is a very enticing prospect for the Grizzlies. He averaged 9.7 points and 3.7 assists as a rookie.

Evbuomwan had a breakout year with the tanking Nets in 2024-25, but played just eight total minutes in 2025-26 across the boroughs for the Knicks. The Princeton product is still an intriguing slasher and playmaker at the four spot.

Reath proved himself as a rotation-caliber big man during his first three NBA seasons with the Trail Blazers. The South Sudan native is a legit stretch five who offers some defensive versatility as well.

Smith is an efficient dribble-pass-shoot off-guard who helps keep the offense humming. He posted 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists while shooting 43.5% from deep in ample opportunity as a rookie with the Nets in 2025-26.

Versatility is Wilson’s identity. He does a lot of things at a solid level, but he doesn’t have one true NBA skill either. He played three years for the Nets to start his career, recording averages of 7.4 points and 20.2 minutes per game.

Brown had a quiet start to his career with the Clippers, but he finally made some noise with the Pacers in 2025-26. In 27 games with the team last season, he averaged 9.4 points and shot 43.3% from deep.

Nance was a bright spot in a bleak 2025-26 season for the Bucks, averaging 5.4 points while shooting 42.0% from three and earning a contract conversion. The big man is a versatile contributor in the frontcourt who can unquestionably play a rotation role in the regular season.

Knecht was expected to be a high-floor, role-playing stud coming out of Tennessee, but he’s struggled to stay consistent and confident in the NBA thus far. He averaged 9.1 PPG on 37.6% from deep as a rookie in 2024-25, but that fell to 4.2 PPG on 34.2% from three in 2025-26.

While unassuming, Spencer is the ultimate glue guy. His IQ and ability to map the court as a passer and cutter are off the charts. Spencer was a strong fit in Golden State’s system, and he averaged 7.2 points for the team in 2025-26.

Whitmore, who was drafted 20th in 2023, is one of those prospects people just can’t quit. An impressive athlete and powerful finisher, the Villanova product has plenty of upside left to tap into, but time is running out for that upside to materialize.

Shooting and positional size are two key attributes for a role player in today’s NBA, and Hinson has both. He torched nets from outside as a rookie with the Jazz in 2025-26, shooting 46.8% from deep and averaging 11.9 points.

Slawson blends feel, finesse, and power to impact the game across the board. The 2023 second-round pick played some solid ball with the tanking Pacers in 2025-26, averaging 7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks.

Carter is a hyperactive defensive menace who pressures defenses getting downhill but needs to find ways to score more effectively. The former 13th overall pick had a disappointing first two seasons with the Kings, averaging 6.4 points on 40.1% from the field.

A defensive menace in the frontcourt, Mogbo can be deployed in any scheme as a four or a five man. The former 31st overall pick was a rotation piece for the Raptors as a rookie, but fell into a smaller role in year two, averaging 1.5 points in 6.2 minutes per game as a sophomore.

A gritty, hard-headed guard, Harkless plays a winning brand of basketball on both ends. He turned heads with his defense in 2025-26 for the Jazz while averaging 6.8 points and 2.9 assists.

A tough, heady point guard, Pickett knows how to run an offense and make winning plays. He averaged 5.2 points and 2.3 assists while shooting 38.6% from three in 2025-26 for the Nuggets, showing real flashes of reliable backup handling.

After an underwhelming start to his career with the Blazers, Rupert had a bit of an explosion with the Grizzlies last season. He averaged 12.2 points and 6.4 rebounds, even dropping a 30-point triple-double.

Hall has real difference-maker potential because of his energy, rim protection and shooting at the five spot. He averaged 6.1 points and 5.5 rebounds for the Hornets last season.

Mitchell was the 40th overall pick by the Celtics in the 2026 draft. He’s a lackluster scorer, but the bouncy forward helps teams win with his defense, connective passing, and motor in transition.

It’s tough to overlook the obvious lack of size when talking about Ryan Nembhard, but the way he can pass and organize an offense makes it tempting to throw those concerns to the side. He had a breakout 2025-26 campaign with the Mavericks as an undrafted rookie, averaging 6.6 points and 5.3 assists.

Enrique Freeman is a workhorse. He led the NCAA in rebounding as a senior at Akron despite being 6'7". With the Wolves in 2025-26, he averaged 3.3 points on 50.0% shooting.

Nick Martinelli is inevitable. He terrorized every team in the Big 10 at least once during his career at Northwestern, averaging 20.5 and 23.0 points per game in his junior and senior seasons, respectively.

Peavy is a hustle-minded lanky wing who flies around on defense and on the glass. His poor scoring touch is his main limiting factor right now. The 2025 second-round pick averaged 4.3 points in 15.0 minutes with the Pelicans in 2025-26.

Watkins is a dawg, and he showed that very early in his pro career with the Wizards. As a rookie, he averaged 7.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 50 games.

Yaacov does everything you want from a backup point guard offensively. He’s shifty, he controls the pace, and he can get a bucket at any level while also getting his teammates involved. The Denmark native was a standout at the 2026 G League Elite Combine.

An intimidating force on the interior, Goldin has some floor spacing potential as well. The Michigan product logged nine games played for the Heat as a rookie.

Mashack is a fantastic perimeter defender, one of the best the 2025 draft class has to offer. He did some stat-sheet stuffing with the Grizzlies as a rookie, finishing with averages of 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 21.7 minutes per game.

Gillespie is a deadly shooter on and off the ball who has improved as a playmaker over time. As a senior at Tennessee, he averaged 18.4 points, 5.4 assists, and 2.1 steals.

Dante only played four games as a rookie for the Rockets in 2024-25, but he showed he belongs. The big man averaged 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in just 12.8 minutes a night.

Ryan was a major bright spot in an otherwise dreary second half of the 2025-26 season for the Bucks. The undrafted man averaged 14.3 points on 52/46/92 splits in 11 games for the team in what was his rookie campaign.

Don’t be fooled by his burly frame, Bilodeau has a ton of finesse and silk to his game. He’s a super efficient stretch four with strong face-up and back-to-the-basket skills who torched defenders at the college level.

Castro’s biggest appeal is his defensive utility at the five spot. He’s mobile and dynamic and is capable of executing a number of schemes. He averaged 15.3 points and 3.5 stocks as a senior at George Washington.

Keels, a 2022 second round pick, has made his biggest mark in the G League so far. He averaged 18.7 points for the Sioux Falls Skyforce in 2025-26 while shooting 40.1% from three, showing serious improvement from beyond the arc.

Reese is an effective interior finisher and rebounder with no outside shot, making him more of an undersized five man. He produced in a big way for the Wizards as a rookie, averaging 11.8 points and 10.5 rebounds.

A quality shooter, rim protector and passer, Bittle is a modernized center with some old-school flair. He posted 16.8 points and 1.8 blocks per game as a senior at Oregon, holding it down for a team that dealt with a number of injuries.

Reeves is a three-point sniper who shot 38.4% from deep in college and 39.5% as a rookie. He chipped in 2.7 points per game in limited time with the Hornets last season.

A dynamic downhill guard, Sellers is wired to score. The lefty, who averaged 18.3 points as a senior at Providence, has all the athleticism and natural talent needed to hang at the NBA level.

Nick Boyd gets buckets. He’s a blur with the ball in his hands and a fearless finisher who flips up layups over seven footers with street ball flair. Boyd was one of the best players in the Big Ten as a senior at Wisconsin, dropping 20.7 points a night.

Howard’s a rhythm-reliant shooter who never quite caught his groove during his time with the Magic. The former 11th overall pick shot 37.2% from deep in 2025-26, showing signs of life in his spot minutes that weren’t there earlier in his career.

A mountain of a man, Zikarsky should have an easier time adjusting to the NBA than most teenagers since he’s well over seven feet tall. The Australian has the potential to be a potent rim protector and has flashed some shooting as well.

Liddell was considered a first-round prospect by many back in 2022, but injuries led to him falling to the 41st pick and missing his entire rookie year. He’s slowly been on the come-up since then, and with the Nets in 2025-26, he averaged career-highs in every major category except for steals.

Once a hyped-up prospect at Auburn, Cooper had slipped out of people’s minds before making some noise with the Wizards in 2025-26. The crafty guard averaged 8.1 points on 51/38/83 splits in 41 games for D.C.

Chomche is one of the rawest and youngest players in the league, but his potential is off the charts. The Cameroon native has an enticing package of starter tools and could become a force in a few years.

In a league that’s valuing size more and more, Williams looks like the ideal backup big for today’s game. The Kentucky product, who played 22 games for Boston as a rookie, is a giant of a man who can stonewall the paint and hit tight needles as a post passer.

Brown is the ultimate low maintenance, high impact role player. He was one of the best defenders in the country at Duke, winning ACC Defensive Player of the Year (and Sixth Man of the Year) in 2026.

Broome doesn’t always look the part of an NBA player athletically, but his production in the frontcourt is undeniable. A meniscus tear derailed the rugged big man’s rookie year with the 76ers in 2025-26.

A true game manager of a point guard, Dennis can be trusted to run a bench unit. The Baylor product delivered multiple rock-solid performances for the undermanned Pacers early in the 2025-26 season.

Shooting. IQ. Toughness. The ability to attack a closeout. Richie Saunders brings all of that and more as an off-ball role player who can fit in any offense and lineup. He was drafted 32nd overall out of BYU in 2026.

Jemison had a successful rookie year with the Grizzlies in 2023-24, averaging 7.4 points and 1.2 blocks while starting 14 games. He has played a more limited role since then.

Brea is one of the best shooters in the world, he just needs a chance to prove it at the NBA level. He made 317 threes in his five collegiate seasons, shooting 43.4% on 4.9 attempts a game. In limited opportunity as a rookie with the Suns, he went 13-30 (43.3%) from deep.

Poulakidas is a true sharpshooter who can hit any type of shot with his trusty lefty stroke. He torched nets in his first NBA stint with the Mavericks, averaging 8.8 points and shooting 40.3% from deep.

Cryer proved himself to be two things in college: a bucket and a winner. The 2021 National Champion spent his rookie year with the Warriors and notched 8.2 points while shooting 39.4% from three.

Tacko Fall is in his comeback era and we should all be here for it. The 7’6” fan favorite averaged 1.1 PPG with the Cavs in 2021-22 before heading to China for a long, productive stint in the CBA.

When listing the best shot blockers in the world, Onyenso’s name has to be mentioned. He averaged an ACC-leading 2.9 blocks while playing just 18.6 minutes per game at Virginia last season. As rudimentary as his offensive game is, his defense gives him the potential to be a difference-maker.

Phillips is a high-activity, defensive-minded wing who also shot over 38% on spot-up threes last season (on low volume). He split time with the Bulls and Wolves in 2025-26, averaging 2.9 points.

Traditional backup point guards like Tyus Jones and Monte Morris have made their way in the NBA by rarely turning the ball over and knocking down pullup jumpers. Pullin does those things at a high level. The Florida product averaged 4.6 points in 8.6 minutes for the Wolves last season.

OKC’s 2024 first-round pick was buried in the rotation as a rookie, averaging 2.5 points in 10.2 minutes per game. The Thunder parted ways with Jones after one season despite trading a haul of SRPs to draft him in the first place, and he has a chance to make them seriously regret it.

Bufkin, who was a first-round pick in 2023, has already found himself on the fringes of the NBA. He has talent on both ends of the floor, but his role has yet to be defined. He averaged 2.9 points with the Lakers in 2025-26.

Nobody in the NBA moves quite like Copeland. He’s a funky handler who can get to the rim and produce highlights out of the pick-and-roll. He first rose to notoriety with the 2025 McNeese squad, but went on to average 13.9 points and 6.5 assists as a senior at NC State.

The legendary Eric Collins once exclaimed, “I love Leaky!”, and who can blame him? Black, who was the ultimate winning role player in college, provides the skillset that NBA teams covet from supporting forwards.

One of the greatest point guards college basketball has ever seen, Smith is a true playmaking magician. The 5’11” Indiana native illustrated a legendary career at Purdue, making two All-American First Teams and becoming the NCAA all-time leader in total assists.

A tough finishing forward, Hopkins uses his strength and savvy to plug gaps on both sides of the ball. He was drafted 49th overall by the Nuggets in 2026.

Love was having a fantastic season as a rookie before the Blazers opted not to convert his contract, effectively ending his year early. The former NCAA star averaged 10.4 points and drilled 93 triples in his freshman campaign.

Jones is a little-things king. He makes his impact by hustling on defense, crashing the glass and making sharp cuts. The Washington native made the 2025-26 All-NBA G League First Team.

Injury concerns led to McCullar falling to the 56th pick in the 2024 draft. He has the potential to be one of the biggest steals of his class with his rugged two-way abilities. The Kansas product averaged 2.4 points in 21 games for the Knicks as a sophomore.

Chandler was highly regarded as a second-round pick back in 2022, but the NBA is unkind to small guards like him. However, he showed out with the Jazz in 2025-26, posting an efficient 15.0 points and 6.7 assists per game.

An AP All-American appearance in 2025-26 capped off what was a highly productive collegiate career for Ike. The big man fills up the scoring column inside the arc. He averaged 19.9 points as a senior at Gonzaga.

Tonje blossomed into an All-American in his pre-draft season at Wisconsin, averaging 19.6 points per game. The Madison Hammer’s polished frame and game are built for the NBA.

Jones Garcia was a breakthrough star in the 2025 Summer League, and he now has his sights set on bringing that magic to the NBA. As a rookie with the Spurs last season, he averaged 2.9 points and shot 52.0% from the field.

Simpson is a gamer of a point guard who can control the flow of a contest with his scoring and floor generalship. His shot hasn’t fallen much so far in his NBA career (26.5% from three), but he finds other ways to affect the game.

An NCAA legend best known for his mustache, Timme doesn’t necessarily look the part of an NBA player. However, he showed with the Nets in 2024-25 that he can hang at the highest level. With the Lakers last season, he was effective in limited minutes, averaging 3.4 points on 58/44/56 splits.

Whitehead has proven he has a burner on him, and he has plenty of time to develop the rest of his game and live up to the hype he had as a 2023 first round pick. The Duke product dropped 16.3 points per night in six games with the Grizzlies in 2025-26.

Lundy’s 3&D chops are NBA-caliber. He’s had a tough break with injuries, though, and is searching for someone to give him a second chance. In his last G League action in 2023-24, he averaged 20.4 points.

Boswell is a tough-nosed defensive guard who makes good decisions with the ball. His jumper is a bit streaky, though— he shot 32.7% from three in his college career.

Low flash, high effort is the name of Udeh’s game. One of the strongest players in the 2026 class, Udeh is an intimidating interior presence who averaged 9.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 28.2 minutes per game as a senior at Miami.

An energetic big man with good finishing touch inside, Olbrich is an intriguing prospect coming from the land down under. He averaged 2.4 points and 3.0 rebounds as a rookie with the Bulls and logged a triple double on the last day of the 2025-26 regular season.

Baugh played nearly two full G League seasons before earning his first call-up to the big leagues. The scrappy guard averaged 7.3 points and 3.7 assists in 15 games for the Hornets in 2024-25.

Ajayi is a center and a point guard combined in a small forward’s body. The Butler product, who averaged 16.4 points and 11.1 rebounds as a senior, plays above his size in the paint and on the glass, and he can also make plays for others with the ball in his hands.

Mast makes up for his limited athleticism and defense with good shooting and passing at the five spot. His presence at center was crucial for Nebraska during their breakout 2025-26 season.

Key spent six years in college, and in that time he developed into a polished off-ball offensive threat. The Tennessee native had a strong 2025-26 G League campaign, averaging 14.8 points on 52/40/86 splits.

Toppin is most recognized for being a former dunk contest participant, but he has the skillset to be a very useful role player. He’s super athletic and versatile and could play a similar role to his brother. Toppin played five games for the Hawks in 2025-26 before suffering a torn labrum that ended his season.

Kent’s a fiery 3&D wing who made the G League as a tryout player after going undrafted in 2025. He debuted in the NBA for the Blazers last season, totaling 10 points in five games.

Brown was drafted by the Pacers in 2022, and he was supposed to become a nice role player in their system, but his upside never materialized. He averaged 1.4 points on 54.5% shooting through two seasons with the team. For his G League career, however, he’s a 15.5 PPG guy.

Hawkins is a modern power forward who can shoot, pass, and wear multiple hats on defense. He could have heard his name called in the 2024 draft, but opted to stay in college one more year for NIL purposes and ended up going undrafted.

Mbeng won three straight Ivy League DPOYs during his career at Yale. The heady guard got to play 32.8 minutes per game as a rookie with the Jazz and stuffed the stat sheet in that time, averaging 8.1 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.3 steals.

Alexander is a crafty guard who can oscillate between being a lead playmaker and an on-ball scorer. He played a limited role for the Pelicans in 2025-26, averaging 5.2 points in just nine games played.

Shulga is an efficient combo-guard with high IQ and a smooth jumper. He won A-10 Conference Player of the Year as a senior at VCU in 2024-25.

Dixon was one of college basketball's best scorers (and players) at Villanova. He has the talent to succeed in the NBA, he just needs to figure out what role he fits best in.

Youngblood was an out-of-left-field standout in NBA2K26 Summer League play. He went on to play 32 regular season games for OKC in his rookie season, averaging 2.0 points. The Alabama product is a sharp movement shooter.

Burnett proved at Michigan that he knows how to play a role on a winning team. He scored 8.2 points per game and shot 37.5% from three for the 2026 national champion Wolverines.

While a lot of blame can be put on Washington for fumbling his development, Davis is unfortunately one of the biggest busts of the modern era. However, it’s tough to say he doesn’t still have some untapped potential in him. The Wisconsin product averaged 15.1 points and 1.7 assists in the G League last season.

Klintman was the 37th pick in the 2024 NBA draft. A tough-nosed defender with some ball skills, he still has plenty of unexplored upside.

A 2024 second round pick, Smith is still an intriguing upside swing. He’s a stretch four with a smooth game who’s played a small role so far in his career but could look a lot better with the chance to spread his wings.

The 2024-25 UC-San Diego Tritons were a popular upset pick in the NCAA tournament, and Gray was one of the engines that made them go. He led the Big West in steals per game as a senior with 3.1 while shooting 41.8% from deep.

Legitimate defensive versatility at the five spot is a trait that can’t go underrated in a league where so many guards can fry single-coverage defenses. Nelson can switch across the board on D while also being an impact play finisher offensively. He averaged 15.9 points as a senior at South Florida.

The springy Kyle’s defensive impact cannot be understated. He’s an elite weakside shot blocker who covers ground really well for his size. As a senior at Syracuse, he averaged 8.4 points and 2.5 blocks while shooting 66.1% from the field.

Okpara offers value in every area a traditional big man should. The 2026 46th overall pick averaged 8.0 points and 1.5 blocks in his pre-draft season at Tennessee.

Omier plays way bigger than his 6’7” listed height. He stuffed the stat sheet with 18.3 points and 11.5 rebounds per game in the G League as a rookie and became the NBA’s first-ever Nicaraguan player when he suited up for the Clippers.

Akins had a solid career at Michigan State, earning both an All-Big Ten and Big Ten All-Defense nod. He’s a competitive defender and slasher who just needs to find more consistent results with his pretty jumper.

In a year and some change with the Celtics, Peterson showed the makings of a useful stretch forward. He shot 42.1% from deep in 28 games with the team from 2023-2025. In the G League last season, he averaged 14.9 points.

Oweh’s game is built on energy. He’s a sparky defender and downhill driver who just needs to figure out his funky jumper. He scored 18.6 points per game as a senior at Kentucky and drained an iconic half-court buzzer beater in the 2026 NCAA tournament.

The 2025-26 G League Rookie of the Year, Pedulla averaged 20.3 points and 5.2 dimes last season. The fearless shot-making guard also played seven games in the big league for the Clippers in his freshman campaign.

Bridges is a rangy 3&D forward, somewhat similar to Mikal Bridges, although the two aren’t related, believe it or not. The Baylor product spent his rookie year on a two-way with the Suns in 2024-25, but only played 30 total minutes.

Cooper is a big man who takes care of business. He’s not an explosive athlete in the frontcourt, but he’s a good touch finisher inside who rebounds and screens well too. As a senior at Michigan State, he averaged 11.1 points and 7.1 rebounds.

Richmond plays with a lot of heart and toughness, but the dogged defender leaves some to be desired as a shooter. He made his NBA debut on a 10-day with the Wizards in 2025-26, averaging 8.3 points and 2.7 steals.

Edwards has the floor of a capable third-string big with his solid rebounding, rim protection, and interior finishing abilities. He fits in, but what can he do to stand out?

Austin is a stat-sheet stuffer. In his senior year at Pitt, he averaged 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, shot 38.1% from three and, most impressively, blocked 1.6 shots a game as a 6’5” wing. He was a big contributor for the OKC Blue as an undrafted rookie.

Sallis, who was a near-consensus second-round pick, surprisingly fell out of the 2025 draft entirely. He logged seven appearances for the 76ers as an undrafted rookie, scoring seven total points.

A sparky, athletic wing, Rhoden has had some nice stretches on both ends of the floor in his three NBA seasons. In 2024-25, he averaged 11.4 points for the Raptors.

There’s always room for a lights-out shooter with solid positional size in NBA rotations. Jones showed in the G League as a rookie that he’s liable to get on a heater at any time, averaging 20.8 points for the Grand Rapids Gold. He also played 10 games for the Nuggets.

Pierre is an offensive live wire and a dynamic transition athlete who can get a bucket at every level. He scored 17.6 points per game in his pre-draft year at SMU after notching 21.6 PPG the previous season at Jacksonville State.

The lefty Young can really score, so much so that he’s earned the nickname “The G League’s Jalen Brunson.” He averaged 25.9 points and 8.5 assists in the G in 2025-26 and also logged 14 appearances with the Heat.

Despite being drafted in 2023, Jones has bounced around three teams already in his young career. He averaged 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals in his stint with Washington in 2024-25.

Nelson’s productive NCAA career was capped off with a 11.5 PPG, 7.6 RPG effort with Alabama last season. The 6’10” four man is a fluid mover and quality slasher who’s just missing a cleaner jumper. He played four games for the Nets in 2025-26, averaging 4.3 points and 1.3 blocks.

Bernard made his NBA debut in 2023-24 for the Wizards, where he averaged 3.9 points and shot 37.9% from three in 19 games. He has the dribble-pass-shoot skillset on the wing that teams covet.

Brooks had a hot start to his NBA career, averaging 10.1 points on 48.6% shooting in 14 games for the Pelicans in 2024-25. He's lengthy, versatile, and tenacious, and more consistency as a shooter could land him in a rotation.

Williams was one of the Big 10’s best scorers for multiple years at Nebraska, and he averaged 20.4 points as a senior. Even when his volume goes down in the NBA, his lethal shooting should allow him to find a role.

Ingram is a smart, versatile forward who can contribute to winning across the board. He’s willing to work hard, do the dirty work, and make the extra pass. He played 12 games in his first two seasons with the Spurs.

Council is an explosive microwave scorer who can fill it up from all three levels. He’s fearless and determined, but his high confidence can lead to streakiness. He averaged 21.6 points per 36 as a rookie with the 76ers in 2023-24.

One of the 2026 Draft Combine’s biggest risers, Nkrumah put himself on radars everywhere with his versatile two-way repertoire. In his pre-draft season at Tennessee State, he led his team to the NCAA tournament while averaging 17.7 points and 2.8 steals.

Milicic had very little hype on 2025 draft night, which led to him going undrafted, but he was a borderline first-round prospect on Bench Mob Blog’s big board. The big man can shoot, drive, pass and move fluidly at his size, making him an intriguing role player bet for teams that need more spacing and versatility.

Alabama superstar Mark Sears will face an uphill battle in the NBA considering his height, but he has all the talent to be a successful underdog story. He made two All-American teams during his time in college.

The best backup point guards in the league can step in and control the pace of the game. That’s what Donaldson does well. He loves to push the break and create transition opportunities, and he pressures the rim hard. As a senior at Miami, he averaged 16.4 points and 5.7 assists.

Flowers is an unmolded ball of clay, and the right hands could turn him into an awesome role player. The 20-year-old averaged an efficient 12.1 points in the G League in 2025-26.

Despite being on a two-way contract with the Bucks in 2023-24, Galloway has never appeared in an NBA game, but that may change soon. The springy wing has been cooking in international play, and is already a much better player than he was when he was with Milwaukee.

Pate was once considered a lottery pick, but choosing the G League route over college ultimately hurt his stock more than it helped it. Now, the young wing is fighting to prove he still has tantalizing potential worth betting on.

Castleton is a versatile big who can play the four and the five spot. He spaces the floor, makes plays inside and dishes out some slick passes. The Florida product played five games for the Magic last season.

Carroll offers a ton of versatility at the four spot offensively as a capable spot-up threat and nifty inside-the-arc scorer. He averaged 17.8 points and 2.6 assists as a senior at Xavier.

One of the most dynamic athletes in the G League, Ukomadu wows with his high-flying dunks and spirited shot-blocking. He can shoot, too, and with the Motor City Cruise in 2025-26, he posted 10.5 points and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 39.4% from deep.

An athletic, versatile wing, Bates would be a crisp fit in any system. The Missouri product averaged 13.3 points as a senior while leading the entire nation in FT% at 94.6%.

Awaka is a tough cookie. An elite rebounder and a strong but bouncy athlete, the big man imposes himself in the paint on both ends and makes a winning impact.