Player Rankings

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After missing 2023-24 while dealing with blood clots, Koloko is fighting to stick in the NBA and contribute. He's a defensive weapon and lob threat who any point guard would love playing with. The big man averaged 3.1 points and 0.7 blocks with the Hawks in 2025-26.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Leons is a defensive menace who will gladly take on responsibilities at the point of attack, on the wing or from the helpside as a 6’9” forward. The Netherlands native appeared in 25 games for the Warriors last season and averaged 3.3 points.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

Lawal is an unbelievable athlete, but his ideal role on the court is a bit unclear. As a senior at Virginia Tech, he totaled 12.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, running the floor hard and setting himself up for easy looks inside.

Enaruna, who went undrafted in 2024, earned his first NBA opportunity with the Cavaliers after strong G League and Summer League performances. He averaged 4.1 points for Cleveland as a rookie in 2025-26.

Newton’s NBA career has been a modest one so far— he logged just 28 minutes across his first two seasons. The 2024 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player made the 2025-26 All-NBA G League First Team.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One of the more unheralded undrafted free agents from the 2025 class, Lakhin is still on the hunt for his first NBA opportunity. He averaged 11.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks as a senior at Clemson while shooting 37.5% from three, a statline that demonstrates his ability to impact the game in multiple aspects.

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.

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.

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.

He’s a raw prospect, but Livingston has intriguing tools physically and skill-wise. He averaged 1.3 points during his two seasons with the Bucks after getting drafted there in 2023.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sanogo, who was the Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 NCAA tournament, can be a dominant force on the interior. He’s been one of the best per-minute rebounders in the NBA when he’s been on the court.

One of the top undrafted prospects from the 2024 class, Minix is a versatile, dependable, and confident role player. He averaged 17.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists on 52/42/80 splits in the G League last season.

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.

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.

Henley has real wiggle and shift as a wing scorer. He played for four colleges in four years, finishing his NCAA career with a 17.7 PPG season at Grand Canyon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lewis was a victim of the Lakers’ poor player development system, barely sniffing the court in one-and-a-half seasons with the team after being drafted there in 2023. He was traded to the Nets in 2024-25 and averaged 5.3 points on 38.0% from three.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hall can dribble, pass and shoot, but he can also drive and dunk on you with authority. He totaled 19.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game as a senior at Auburn.

Barnhizer was somewhat of a surprise pick on 2025 draft night. He had a shaky rookie season, averaging 1.7 points on 38.0% from the field, but he still has potential with his grit and defensive aptitude.

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.

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.

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.

Peter was a surprise pick in the 2025 draft as a bench player from a small school who was barely on mainstream draft radars. However, he profiles to be a quality NBA role player with his shooting, athleticism, and overall versatility. As a rookie, he averaged 4.5 points and hit 41 triples.

Hepburn was one of the best guard defenders in college basketball as a senior with Louisville, and he’s made for the moment when it comes to clutch time. The former Wisconsin Badger played just two games for the Raptors as a rookie before suffering a torn meniscus.

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.

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.

As a versatile combo guard with impressive positional size and length, Bal can be deployed in a lot of ways on a basketball court. He saw his first NBA action with the Grizzlies in 2026, averaging 10.4 points and shooting 40.9% from three.

Ross is a legit dribble-pass wing who pressures the rim and finishes very well. He spent all four of his collegiate seasons at Marquette, capping off his career with a 14.3 PPG, 2.3 SPG effort in 2025-26.

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.

Watson is a jack-of-all-trades forward who could contribute to an NBA rotation in a variety of ways. He averaged 11.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists on 50.2% shooting with the South Bay Lakers last season.

Burton got hot in his stint with the Grizzlies in 2025-26, averaging 10.8 points and 4.2 boards. He’s a strong face-up forward who rebounds the ball very well.

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.

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.

While he hasn't lived up to the expectations of a 17th pick, Hood-Schifino still has some intrigue as a prospect. He averaged 7.8 points and 2.8 assists for the 76ers in 2024-25.

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.

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.

Poplar is a wiry energetic wing who can scorch nets from outside. He averaged 15.3 points and 7.0 rebounds while shooting 38.7% from three as a senior at Villanova.

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.

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.

Washington is a defensively versatile big with some floor spacing potential. He was a key contributor for Vanderbilt in 2025-26, posting 8.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game in a bench role.

Winning teams should want Lipsey in their backcourt. The Iowa State product is a trusty ball handler and a dogged perimeter defender— he made three Big 12 All-Defensive teams and averaged over two steals per game in his college career.

Sharp is a giant of a man who uses his size to make a meaningful impact, especially as a shot blocker. He won 2025-26 G League Defensive Player of the Year. His offensive game is limited, but that could be hidden in a minimized role.

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.

After multiple years of G League stardom, Thompson got his first NBA break in 2025-26 with the Pacers. The Oregon State product averaged 7.0 points in 32 games (13 starts) as a rookie.

A relentless competitor and collected leader, Bradley is exactly who you want leading your team at the point guard position. He averaged 13.3 points and 4.4 assists for the Arizona team that made the 2026 NCAA Final Four.

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.

Atwell is as clear of a three-point specialist as there ever was. He’s an elite movement sniper; as a senior at Texas Tech, he drilled an insane 45.8% of his 8.4 three-point attempts per game. He also shot just 0.9 twos and dished out only 0.8 assists per night.

Tyson is a fantastic jumbo shooter with some old man game inside the arc. He dropped 19.6 points per game as a senior at Minnesota.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Just a 4.7 PPG scorer in college, Garcia has been able to translate into a glue guy role in the pros and make an impact within it. He’s a tough, hard-nosed forward who crashes the glass and can wear multiple hats on defense. He made his NBA debut with the Jazz in 2025-26, notching 5.2 PPG in five games.

Uzan is a guard-wing hybrid who earns most of his keep through his shooting and secondary playmaking. He can be a bit streaky from deep (34.3% from three as a senior at Houston), but he can really bomb it when he’s hot.

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.

Davis, a college legend from UNC, is the definition of a walking bucket. He brought his elite scoring ability to the G League as a rookie, showing he’s a true professional at his craft.

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.

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?

White is a tough role player who knocks down corner threes and competes on the glass. He averaged 13.5 points and 6.7 rebounds as a senior at Kansas.

At the college level, Riley was an elite scorer— he averaged 23.6 points as a senior at East Carolina. There’s a lot more to his game, though, especially on defense and on the glass.

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.

The 43rd pick of the 2024 draft, Djurisic has captured the intrigue of scouts with his versatile perimeter game. He averaged 10.2 points and 3.4 assists as a rookie in the G League after the Hawks opted to stash him down there instead of giving him an NBA deal from the jump.

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.