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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.
Phoenix Suns
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.
Denver Nuggets
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.
Detroit Pistons
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.
Charlotte Hornets
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.
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.
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.
Indiana Pacers
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.
Philadelphia 76ers
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.
Sacramento Kings
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.
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.
Memphis Grizzlies
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.
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.
Milwaukee Bucks
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.
Los Angeles Clippers
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.
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.
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.
New York Knicks
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.
Golden State Warriors
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.
Portland Trail Blazers
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.
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.
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.
Boston Celtics
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.
Washington Wizards
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.
Utah Jazz
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.
Minnesota Timberwolves
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.
San Antonio Spurs
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.
Dallas Mavericks
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.
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.
Atlanta Hawks
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brooklyn Nets
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.
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.
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.
Toronto Raptors
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.
Houston Rockets
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans
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.
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.
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.
Miami Heat
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Orlando Magic
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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%.
Cleveland Cavaliers
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.
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.
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 2026 Dunk Contest champion, Johnson is a high-flying sparkplug of a forward. He averaged 4.3 points on 49.0% from the field for the Heat in 2025-26.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, and move fluidly at his size, making him an intriguing role player bet for teams that need more spacing and versatility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
East was a breakout star in the G League in 2025-26, averaging 18.6 points for the Salt Lake City Stars. An elite shot maker, nifty handler, and creative playmaker, the lefty guard is built to thrive in a high-usage on-ball role.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don’t lose track of Nickel when he’s behind the arc or he’s going to make you pay. The sniper from Vanderbilt just needs a sliver of space to rise up and knock down triples, and while he’s mainly a three-point specialist, he competes on defense and is a decent athlete as well.
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.
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.
Chicago Bulls
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carton is a bursty athlete with a streaky jumper, the type of guy who thrives in the open floor. He played two seasons with Toronto, averaging 1.8 points during his time there.
Garcia worked hard on his game through five college seasons to become a legitimate professional prospect. As a senior at Minnesota, the skilled forward averaged an efficient 19.2 points, but he didn’t hear his name called on 2025 draft night.
Robbins came out of Vanderbilt in 2023 as a polished stretch five. He averaged 0.7 points for the Bucks in 2024-25.
Jihad, who went undrafted in 2025, is a versatile big man with advanced ball skills for his size. His rookie season in the G League was a fruitful one— he averaged 11.1 points overall and became a full-time starter for the Skyhawks in February.
You may recognize Crutcher from his days at Dayton, where he was a key contributor alongside eventual lottery pick Obi Toppin. The Memphis native has been a steady shooter and ball handler in the G League for several years and spent a brief stint with the Pelicans in 2023-24.
The ultimate connector, Brown does all the little things on the floor to help his team win. As a senior at Saint Louis, he averaged 11.3 points while shooting an impressive 67.8% from two and 40.0% from three.
Jarreau is a tough and gritty winner in the backcourt. He spent two stints with the Grizzlies in the last three years, posting 6.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 20 games.
Travers is a toolsy wing who takes pride in rebounding and getting stops. With the Cavs in 2025-26, he averaged 2.3 points on 25.0% shooting, making the part of his game he needs to develop next quite clear.
Rowe has the skillset to give an NBA team quality end-of-rotation minutes, but the clock is ticking for him to prove it. The stocky forward played six games for the Warriors in 2024-25, averaging 3.7 points on 47.1% shooting.
Davis has made his name as a microwave scorer who uses his strength and handle to create for himself at every level. He was one of the leaders of the FAU team that made the Final Four in 2023.
At Illinois, Humrichous was a role player with one main job: space the floor. He’s a solid stretch forward who also makes virtually zero mistakes with the ball. As a senior, he turned it over just seven times in 834 minutes.
Ndiaye is a raw athlete with enticing upside. He moves really well for his size and has an impressive motor, but he needs to figure out what role he’s best suited for at the NBA level. He began 2025-26 on a two-way with the Hawks, but a torn labrum cost him his season before it began.
Cleveland won’t wow you in any one area, but he’s solid across the board. The versatile wing had a nice rookie year in the G League, averaging 16.1 points and 7.7 rebounds.
Santos is a highly reliable stretch forward. He shot 41.8% from deep as a senior at Dayton, and while he is more of a specialist, his size prevents him from being a complete defensive liability.
An elite rebounder and screener, Cluff is the type of junkyard big that makes teams better. He notched 10.6 points and 7.5 boards per night as a senior at Purdue.
Camden is a movement sniper with some connective chops. He drilled 39.5% of his 6.7 three-point attempts per game as a senior at Cal.
Bamba was the best on-ball defender in the Big 10 conference during his senior year at Oregon. His unproven three-ball is what’s holding him back. He shot 25.3% from beyond the arc in his pre-draft season, although he posted a 38.5% success rate in three years at Washington State.
Bacot had a phenomenal collegiate career at North Carolina, but he hasn’t had a chance to prove himself at the NBA level since going undrafted in 2024. He averaged 16.8 points and 9.5 rebounds in the G League in 2024-25.
The way Keita plays, you wouldn’t realize he’s only 6’8” as a center. He’s a thunderous force in the paint on both sides of the ball, evidenced by his averages of 7.2 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, and 68.0% from the field as a senior at BYU.
Stevens is a true floor general, the type of lead guard coaches can trust unconditionally to orchestrate an offense. He’s six-foot-flat on a good day, though, and his career G League three-point percentage of 30.5% will need to go up. Stevens played three games for the Kings in 2025-26.
Gilbert got a couple call-up opportunities during his first pro season in 2025-26, playing four games between the Wizards and the Hawks. The Iowa State product is a defensive disruptor with steady floor general feel.
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Kaluma played four years for three teams in college, and while he was always a toolsy contributor in the frontcourt, he never showed much serious improvement. His biggest strength is his finishing— he uses his strength and size to score off cuts and drives.
Jalen Johnson’s brother is the ying to his kin’s yang. While Jalen has taken the league by storm as a point forward, Kobe excels on defense. He averaged 1.7 steals across his four-year college career.
Lofton is something of a cult favorite amongst sicko fans. The big fella has had some standout moments in the league, including a 42-point game as a rookie, but his unique bruiser archetype makes him a tough sell when it comes to a rotation role.
Moni is a high-feel big who can stretch the floor and make smart passes. He averaged 20.6 points and 3.7 assists while connecting on 40.8% of his triples in his senior season at North Dakota State.
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.
Gray has played four career NBA games, and all of them were meaningless April matchups. In those games, though, he averaged an efficient 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists. The former 59th overall pick is a versatile threat in the frontcourt.
A strong, polished forward, Green is a trusty plug-and-play forward. He was the leading scorer for the 2025-26 Tulsa squad that advanced to the NIT championship game.
Tyson was an early second-round pick in 2023, but he never really did much of anything with the Nuggets. In three years with the team, he averaged just 6.8 minutes and 2.2 points. In theory, though, he’s a useful off-ball offensive role player.
IQ and feel power Miles’ rock-solid two-way skillset. He averaged 16.1 points, 4.5 assists, and 2.6 steals as a senior at Vanderbilt, a statline that underlines his ability to contribute in multiple roles.
The way Buie plays and handles himself on the court screams professional. Northwestern’s GOAT never folds under pressure, dissecting defenses with his stellar playmaking and scoring. He averaged 17.3 points in the G League last season.
Yes, Bouknight is a good ol’ fashioned draft bust, but he’s still a gifted hooper. The former 11th-overall pick is a talented scorer who fell victim to Charlotte’s questionable player development program. He averaged a highly efficient 19.7 points a game in the G League in 2025-26.
Hill has had some cups of coffee in the NBA with the Bulls and Hawks, but the veteran has primarily been a G League star during his professional career. Year in and year out, he’s been one of the best scorers the minors have to offer.
Wong is a certified bucket and a pull-up threat from everywhere on the floor. He totaled 6.0 points a night and shot 39.4% from deep for the Hornets in 2024-25 before he was surprisingly waived.
Smith was drafted just outside the lottery back in 2018, but a series of unfortunate injuries and allergies derailed his career after two seasons. Since then, he’s been grinding in the G League, waiting for his chance to make a comeback.
When he was in college, people loved to hate Dickinson, but his impact on the game could never be denied. He’s working to get comfortable being a role player instead of “the man” in the NBA. As a rookie with the Pelicans, he averaged 2.4 points.
Dia’s scoring package is a funky one. He loves using his strong frame and sharp coordination to score off face-ups or post-ups. He dropped 14.5 points per game as a senior at Ole Miss.
Sandfort can fly off screens and knock down triples with the best of them. The Iowa alum made his NBA debut with the Thunder in 2026, pouring in 8.8 points per game and shooting 41.2% from deep in limited opportunity.
A lanky, gritty guard who takes pride in locking down on defense, you wouldn’t need to check Garrett’s Basketball Reference to know he used to be a Heat. The Kansas product had a short stint with the Hornets in 2025 where he posted 7.0 points a night along with 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks.
Hadley can be really effective in a small role with his solid shooting, decision-making, and defense. He was a key role player for Louisville as a senior, averaging 11.5 points.
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.
Goodwin has settled comfortably into a three-point specialist role in the G League. The 2018 Ohio Mr. Basketball connected on 39.0% of his triples while averaging 15.4 for the Grand Rapids Gold in 2025-26.
Badji is flat-out one of the best shot blockers in basketball. In 2023-24 with the Trail Blazers, he posted a 8.0 BLK%, which would have been second in the entire league had he played enough minutes to qualify. Outside of interior defense, though, he’s a pretty limited traditional big.
O’Neil can fill many roles thanks to his feel and versatility on both ends. He was a really effective role player for the Birmingham Squadron in 2025-26, averaging 9.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks while shooting 36.8% from deep.
A versatile wing with a nice lefty jumper, Stewart has numerous paths to success at the pro level. The Presbyterian product averaged 9.0 points with the Wisconsin Herd in 2025-26.
When he was with the Warriors, Quinones drew comparisons to then-teammate Jordan Poole because of his microwave scoring ability. The New York native can get hot in a jiffy, especially from beyond the arc. He averaged career-highs in points (6.6) and assists (1.8) while splitting time between the 76ers and the Pelicans in 2024-25.
Dribble-pass-shoot role players are at a premium in today’s NBA, and those are the talents Sims possesses. He’s the all-time leading scorer and rebounder for Charlotte’s G League affiliate, the Swarm.
A 2025 Summer League standout, Nelson Jr. looked incredibly poised amongst NBA competition despite never having stepped foot in the league. The son of former All-Star Jameer Nelson starred in the G League last season, averaging an efficient 18.9 points.
Johnson is ahead of the backcourt athletic curve, and he can shoot the ball, too. He averaged 12.8 points and hit 40.8% of his threes as a senior at Kansas State.
Smart has bounced around the NBA, suiting up for the Bucks, Heat and 76ers. He’s made multiple FIBA appearances for Team USA and made the 2025 All-AmeriCup team.
Settle was a 2025 draft class sleeper. The rangy forward played his first pro basketball with the Sioux Falls Skyforce last season, notching 7.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per night.
Never forget: Emoni Bates was once considered the next Kevin Durant-esque superstar. He’s far from that today, but he’s still a naturally talented microwave scorer.
The older brother of NBA All-Star Evan Mobley is a talented player in his own right. Isaiah is a skilled post hub with a strong face-up game who could go for a triple-double on any night.
Gortman has had some nice moments in the G League and past Summer Leagues as an on-ball microwave scorer. He played 16 games in the big leagues with the Mavericks in 2025-26, averaging 1.5 points and shooting 36.4% from three.
Lyles is a bruising finisher with some developing ball skills who can wear a number of hats at the forward spot. He averaged 14.9 points and 7.9 rebounds as a senior at Akron.
An established G League veteran, Morales is polished and capable of contributing in almost every facet of the game. He earned his first NBA call-up in 2025-26, playing four games for the Magic and averaging 2.0 points.
Terq Smith is a flat-out bucket. He averaged 3.3 points in 5.3 minutes per game as a rookie in 2023-24, averaging out to 20 points per 75 possessions.
Scott’s shot is streaky, but his defensive intensity is not. He chipped in 6.7 points and 1.1 steals a game for the Maine Celtics last season as a regular rotation piece.
Sutton is an impact hustle forward with an improving jumper. He notched 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game as a senior at LSU.
A hard-nosed forward with an NBA build, McGlothan is polished and ready to play. He averaged 12.8 points and 7.3 rebounds while shooting 39.8% from deep as a senior at Grand Canyon and has produced at a solid level in the G League since going undrafted in 2024.
Williamson was a freshman at Loyola Chicago when they made their fateful NCAA tournament run in 2018. The longtime G Leaguer made his NBA debut for the Grizzlies in 2025-26, averaging 10.4 points and 2.6 assists across seven games.
If you want a guard who competes hard, Butler is your guy. He was a sharp defender and a certified winner throughout his five-year college career, helping San Diego State make a Final Four back in 2023.
Oduro is undersized height-wise for a center, but he plays really tough and strong. He made his NBA debut late in the 2025-26 season for the Pelicans and got straight to work, averaging 8.3 points and 7.7 rebounds.
Doing the dirty work will always be a requirement for centers, and Lakhin recognizes that. He rolls and crashes the glass hard, and he can protect the rim, too. If he can expand upon his shooting and passing flashes, he’d be a really solid backup five.
Yes, there’s a third Jaylin Williams. This one is a rugged power forward/small-ball five who averaged 8.7 points on 53/40/80 splits as a rookie in the G League.
A lumbering but effective traditional big, Lovering uses his massive frame to convert easy looks in the paint and protect the rim on the other end. He scored 14 points across two games with the Grizzlies as an undrafted rookie, going toe-to-toe with Nikola Jokic in one of those contests.
Olivari is a volume scorer who can take over and dictate an offense. He played two games for the Lakers in 2024-25, averaging 1.5 points, but in the G League in 2025-26, he dropped 12.7 points per game in a backup role.
Cameron Matthews will lock you up. He’s a defensive force who can switch across positions and rack up stocks. He’s not much of a scorer, though, which limits his ceiling.
A championship-seasoned big man, Johnson knows how to contribute to winning in an established role. He was a highly effective play finisher at UConn, shooting 72.8% from the field during his four years there.
Kinsey is a sparkplug wing with some insane bounce. He can be erratic, but he produces, and he averaged 16.4 points on 49.0% shooting in the G League in 2025-26.
The leader of the 2021 Cinderella Ohio Bobcats squad is as heady as it gets at the point guard position. Preston was drafted 33rd overall in 2021 and averaged 2.5 points and 2.0 assists in two NBA campaigns.
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.
McCray is a walking highlight who dunks, shoots, and passes with flash. He’s far more than a gimmick player, though. As a senior at Florida State, he averaged 16.3 points and 6.1 assists.
Once a highly-touted grassroots prospect, Christopher’s talent hasn’t translated to the league how people thought it would. He’s shown he can score, averaging 16.2 points per 36 minutes through three NBA seasons, but his ability to translate to a complimentary role remains a question mark.
Robinson had some electric moments in his college career with BYU and Kentucky. The lanky wing averaged 9.0 points and 2.1 3PM as a rookie in the G League.
Kelly doesn’t lack confidence, but he needs to find more consistency in his shooting. The streaky guard played for 14 games for the Mavericks as a rookie, averaging 3.1 points.
Brown is smart, gritty and efficient. He’s been a reliable floor general in the G League since entering the pros in 2024, and he made his NBA debut with the Cavs in 2026.
A lethal shooter, Swider has kept his foot in the door in the NBA for years. To really stick, though, he’ll need to round out his game some more. He averaged 7.4 points for the Raptors in 2024-25.
An OTE product, Warren opted out of the college route, instead playing a year in the G League before entering the 2024 NBA draft. The crafty guard can get buckets from all three levels.
Mayo is a smart player with a smooth shooting stroke. He averaged 7.8 points and shot 37.6% from deep as a rookie in the G League.
A skilled, versatile forward, Martin played 16 games with the Nets and Wizards in 2024-25 and averaged 4.9 points. The Overtime Elite product is currently in the G trying to get another shot in the big leagues.
Wilkerson was a human torch in his senior year at Indiana. The elite shooter averaged 20.9 points and shot 37.8% from three on 8.6 attempts per game in what was his first high major campaign.
A sneaky athletic movement shooter, Grill is a very effective off-ball role player. He shot 38.8% from three on high volume as a rookie in the G League and was a member of the Greensboro Swarm championship squad.
Green is a true three-point specialist at the off-guard spot, but he can absolutely green some shots. He made good on 38.0% of his 6.4 three-point attempts per game as a senior at Florida State.
Beekman is a dogged POA defender who can pressure the rim. His shot isn’t trusty, but his decision-making is. The Milwaukee native averaged 2.6 points and 1.8 assists as a rookie with Golden State and Brooklyn.
A slim, scrappy forward with a real nose for the ball, Holifield brings an intriguing skillset to the table as a supporting forward. His upside will be determined by how much consistency he can find in his shot and how much strength he can add. He averaged 11.7 points on 38.1% from the field as a senior at Lamar.
Shot-blocking big men with good size and finishing ability have a high floor in the NBA. Omoruyi has all the tools to play 5-10 minutes a night as an energy center off the bench from day one.
Norris had a cup of coffee with the Celtics in 2024-25, marking his NBA debut. The 6’7” power forward is an impressive shooter for his size.
Flagler had a rough go with the Thunder in 2024-25, shooting just 26.0% from the field and 19.4% from three. Despite his garbage time struggles, he still walked away a champion, and the Baylor product has proven to be a better shooter than that.
Butler is a true unicorn of a player. He’s a seven-footer who weighs in at just 190 pounds. The Florida State product blocks shots and hits threes, an enthralling combination of skills, but his weight makes his trek to the league a steep one.
The towering Kelley is one of the G League’s top shot blockers. He made his NBA debut in 2024-25, averaging 3.1 points and 3.5 rebounds while splitting time between the Mavs and the Pelicans.
Ducas spent one year in the NBA before returning to his homeland, Australia, to play in the NBL. With the Thunder as a rookie, he shot 47.6% from three in limited minutes.
Nunn was an NCAA role player, but he's burst onto the scene as one of the G League's steadiest scorers. The guard averaged 15.2 points on 49.0% from the field and 39.8% from three as a rookie with the Austin Spurs in 2025-26.
Mintz is an explosive downhill guard who can fill up the scoring column in a jiffy. He averaged 18.4 points and 5.0 assists in the G League as a rookie after surprisingly not landing on an NBA team out of college.
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.
Steward went undrafted out of Duke in 2021 and spent several years getting buckets in the G League. He was on a two-way contract with the Bulls for part of 2024-25 but never played a game.
A perimeter-oriented big man, Pember can stretch the floor and contribute in a number of ways. He averaged 20.6 points and 3.5 assists while shooting 36.6% from three as a senior at UNC Asheville.
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.
DeVries isn’t much of an athlete, but he has plenty of feel as an off-ball scorer and connective passer. In his best collegiate season, he averaged 21.6 points for Drake. As a senior at Indiana, he tallied 13.7 points per game and shot 33.3% from three on high volume.
After going undrafted in 2022, Etienne entered the G League, where he was one of the best shooters the minors had to offer. The sniper earned his first NBA look with Brooklyn in 2024-25, and in 2025-26, he averaged 7.9 points while shooting 39.8% from beyond the arc.
Johnson’s career hasn’t gone quite as planned so far, as after getting drafted 50th overall in 2023 he played just nine games for the Thunder and hasn’t been in the NBA since. Now, his G League production (19.8 PPG in 2025-26) is starting to become too good to ignore.
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.
Harris offers a simple, but valuable, skillset: solid 3&D play. He’s a gritty defender, a product of Orlando’s system, and a competitive team would love what he brings on that end.
Gueye is one of the best non-center shot blockers in the world. He swatted 1.6 shots in just 10.9 minutes a game with the Raptors in 2023-24.
Lee was something of a fan favorite coming out of Davidson for the 2022 draft, but he went undrafted and hasn’t broken into the NBA just yet. The Korean forward is a savvy off-ball scorer with a knockdown three-point jumper.
He’s unpolished, but Tilly’s raw skill outmatches that of many big men. He’s a very capable driver with nice passing feel and some spacing potential. He averaged 11.1 points and 2.3 assists as a senior at Ohio State in 2025-26.
Miller is cut from the same cloth as Josh Okogie. He’s a relentless hustler who makes an impact defensively and on the glass. The TCU product shot just 29.5% from three in the G League in 2025-26, though, and some more consistency from deep from him would go a long way.
Stevenson is collected and poised in the backcourt. He averaged 16.2 points and shot 38.7% from beyond the arc in 2024-25 G League play.
MVP, Finals MVP, First Team All-League, All-Defense… that’s not LeBron’s résumé, it’s Boissy’s from the Basketball Africa League. The little guard is a straight bucket who does what it takes to compete at a high level. He played nine games in the G League in 2025-26, averaging 3.1 points.
We’ve seen many tall point guards with shaky jumpshots come and go in this league. Armstrong fits that mold. So, the question for the Australian is: what can he do to separate himself from the crowd?
A connective forward, Fricks is a versatile contributor on both sides of the ball. He was a very late bloomer at Marshall, never averaging more than 6.0 points until his senior year, where he notched 15.7 points.
Reese went undrafted in 2021 and finally made his NBA debut in 2024-25, averaging 5.3 points and shooting 36.6% from three in 14 games with the 76ers. The Alabama product offers solid versatility on both ends.
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.
Samuel’s a big-body big man who defends the rim and rebounds. He was a solid rotation center in the G League in 2025-26, posting 8.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 0.6 blocks in 19.3 minutes per game.
Aidoo is a versatile defensive force who averaged 1.1 blocks in just 18.8 minutes as a senior at Arkansas. He participated in the 2026 G League Up Next Game.
Williams is a do-it-all athletic wing who has become a very productive G League player. He appeared in two games with the Hawks in 2022-23.
Dennis is a dynamic athlete in the backcourt with a fearless attitude. He played four games for the Mavericks back in 2023-24, scoring a career-high 18 points against the Rockets on December 22nd, 2023.
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.
Suder is smart, unselfish, and versatile. He’s comfortable running P&Rs as a lead ball handler or playing off-ball and hunting triples. He was a leader for the 2025-26 Miami (OH) that famously went 31-0 in the regular season.
Hinton hustles hard, a trait he developed during his collegiate career at Houston. He’s an exceptional rebounder for his size and he defends too. Hinton has played three NBA seasons with the Mavericks, Pacers and Rockets.
After going undrafted in 2022, Pereira worked on his game overseas and in the G League before finally earning a call-up to the NBA in 2023-24. For the Grizzlies that year, he averaged 6.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 0.9 steals, and shot 38.5% from deep, displaying impressive versatility.
A scrappy true point guard, Smith can glue a team together off the bench as a defender and passer. He made a winning impact in the G League in 2025-26, averaging 11.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists while totaling two triple doubles.
A tough, versatile forward, Toohey has the baseline traits to fit in on an NBA floor. He’s supposed to be a shooter too, but he shot only 34.0% from deep on low volume in his pre-draft NBL campaign. A knee injury put a premature end to his rookie season in 2025-26.
Marvin Bagley’s younger brother made his NBA debut with the 76ers in 2024-25. The Arizona State product contributed across the board statistically but struggled with efficiency. He shot just 39.1% from the field and 15.6% from three.
Domask is a Swiss Army Knife wing with solid athleticism and smarts. Across his five college seasons, the Wisconsin native averaged 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
Defensive specialists are on thin ice in the offensively-titled NBA. Mañon is a shrewd stopper on the perimeter, but his offensive game is limited. He got limited opportunity as a rookie for JJ Redick’s Lakers, logging nine games played.
It's easy to see why Kawamura is a fan favorite, but that makes it easy to forget how talented of a player he is. The little guard is wicked smart with the ball in his hands and can change the energy of games when he’s on the court. He averaged 8.1 assists to just 2.4 turnovers per 36 last season with Chicago.
McMillian gets buckets from every level, and he’s developing as a playmaker, too. He averaged 16.6 points and 4.9 assists per game as a rookie for the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Huntley is an intriguing mobile big man who can dunk and shoot effectively. He averaged 15.7 points as a senior at Appalachian State and appeared in four games for the Suns as a rookie.
Boogie Ellis gets buckets. After going undrafted in 2024, he almost earned a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings, performing well for the team in both preseason and Summer League. Currently, he’s overseas playing a more featured role than he would in the NBA, but a comeback could be in order.
Sissoko is a classic bruising big man who makes plays at the rim on both ends. He averaged 8.3 points and 8.2 rebounds as a senior at California.
Ramsey, a multiple-time 20-point-per-game scorer in the G League, has shown some flashes at the NBA level. He tallied 6.7 points a night with the Raptors in 2023-24, but lacking three-point efficiency has dampened his impact.
Remember when Couisnard scored 40 points in an NCAA tournament game? He’s a confident on-ball scorer who can get hot in a hurry.
Hodge latched on with the Lakers in 2023-24 as an undrafted rookie, averaging 2.0 points in seven games with the team. He’s a streaky but solid shooter with sharp defensive instincts.
Cross can wear multiple hats on both sides of the ball. As a senior at Tulane in 2023-24, he was a methodical point forward, posting 17.5 points and 4.6 assists a game.
House is the ultimate heart-over-height guy. The 6’0” guard is known for his defensive scrappiness and sparkplug attitude. He averaged 17.3 points and 6.2 assists in the G League last season.
Samuels is an athletic play finisher who’s at his best when his streaky three-ball is falling. He averaged 1.4 points with the Rockets as a rookie in 2023-24.
Justice is a versatile scoring forward with strong positional size. The Madison, Wisconsin native averaged 11.0 points and shot 40.3% from three in the G League in 2024-25.
A traditional three-point specialist, teams will always know exactly what they’re getting in Isaac McKneely. As a senior at Louisville he averaged 10.9 points and shot 39.5% from three on 6.9 attempts per game.
A standout athlete with a video game dunk package, Brown can certainly produce a highlight. He’s played three seasons in the NBA with the Blazers and Mavericks, but hasn’t been able to find a role he’s best suited for.
Davis finished his decorated career at Detroit Mercy just four points short of the NCAA’s all-time career scoring record. He’s transitioned into a microwave shooter role in the G League.
During his pre-NBA days, Brown was one of the best DII players in the country. He’s athletic and versatile, he just needs to prove he can hang against higher levels of competition.
Cooke played three years in the G League after going undrafted before finally earning a real NBA contract with the Blazers. He appeared in 19 games for Portland as a rookie, scoring 1.2 points per game. His journey is an impressive one, as he’s one of the rare Division-II college players to make it to the pros.
Gilyard does everything a backup point guard is supposed to do, but his 5’8” stature puts him behind the curve. He played 41 games in 2023-24 with the Grizzlies and Nets, averaging 4.2 points, 3.3 assists and 0.8 steals while shooting 40.5% from deep.
Williams’ basketball journey is a unique one. After college, he almost decided to go into teaching or trucking before instead joining the G League. The big man averaged 2.7 points and 5.4 rebounds in seven games with the Raptors in 2023-24.
Scott came out of Maryland as a steady 3&D four man ready to contribute in the pros. He averaged 9.3 points and shot 36.9% from three as a rookie in the G League.
Stevie Thompson has made a nice career for himself in the G League, and he recently became the all-time leading scorer for the Wisconsin Herd. He can score the ball at a high volume while playing within an offense.
Nicknamed “Teddy Buckets,” Allen goes into every game looking to score as much as possible. In his senior year at New Mexico State, he delivered a memorable 37-point performance in the first round of the NCAA tournament. In the G League in 2025-26, he poured in 19.9 points in just 29.0 minutes per game.
Mackinnon is a sparky off-ball offensive player who can hit threes on the move and make reads when he gets run off the line. He’s far below the athletic curve for NBA standards, but he generally checks the skill boxes.
McCoy is a shifty shooter with a clean stroke who can provide a spark off the bench. He posted an efficient 14.7 points per contest in the G League in 2025-26.
Ford is savvy and lightning fast with a quick-trigger three-ball at his disposal. He played six games with the Kings in 2023-24, scoring 2.0 points per game.
James is very comfortable operating within a limited complementary role on both ends. The Tennessee product can defend multiple positions and get hot from three.
Neal’s a competitive guard who can do a little bit of everything to help his team win. He scored a collegiate career-high 29 points in the first round of the 2025 NCAA tournament as Creighton beat Louisville.
Freeman-Liberty fills up the scoring column wherever he goes. He averaged 7.0 points in his lone NBA season with the Raptors in 2023-24 and 15.0 points with the Long Island Nets last year.
Akinjo is a bullish downhill guard who pressures defenses as a slasher and a playmaker. His struggle has always been with efficiency, especially as a jumpshooter.
Jones is a steady supporting role player in the backcourt who demonstrates efficiency in his shooting and his decision-making. He notched 10.9 points per game for Auburn in 2024-25.
Gilyard is a G League veteran who can do some damage with the ball in his hands when he gets hot. The crafty guard averaged 8.7 points and 3.1 assists with the Hustle and Swarm in 2025-26.
An undersized two guard, Hunter can score in bunches with the ball in his hands. He’s streaky, though, and he averaged 5.5 points on 34.9% shooting as a rookie in the G League.
A former five-star high school recruit, Huntley-Hatfield settled into a play finisher role during his time in college. He posted 7.2 points per game as a senior at NC State in 2024-25.
Brockington played one game with the Pelicans in 2023-24, scoring four points in three minutes. In the G League, he’s proven to be a dynamic slasher with an improving three-ball.
Carr has the skill and IQ of an NBA player— he spaces the floor and passes the ball at a high level for a big. He doesn’t quite have the athleticism to match, though, limiting his ceiling.
Dainja’s a bruiser inside with a nice post-up game. The Memphis product had one of the best individual performances of the 2025-26 G League Winter Showcase, going for 32 points on 14/16 shooting on December 20th.
Soriano is a solid traditional big with some capability as a mid-range shooter and defender in space. He averaged 6.0 points and 6.6 rebounds in the G League in 2024-25.
A G League veteran, Randall has developed from a tryout player to a featured bucket getter in the minors. He averaged 12.0 points with the Herd and Vipers in 2025-26 but was waived after 14 games.
Lewis was a second-round caliber prospect in 2022 but surprisingly went undrafted. Since then, he’s dealt with some injuries, and he was unable to see the floor when he was on a two-way with the Bulls in 2022. He averaged 7.8 points in the G League in 2024-25.
Zeigler had an All-American college career at Tennessee, making his name as a disruptive defender. He’s 5’9”, though, and the NBA is as harsh as ever for small guards.
Shackelford has become a valuable G League contributor with his blend of on and off ball scoring. He averaged 19.9 points with the Valley Suns in 2025-26.
Agee’s extensive college career was capped off with an efficient 14.6 PPG effort at Texas A&M. He’s a burly finishing forward who rebounds well on both ends.
Taylor’s collegiate career was a memorable one full of buckets. He’s proved himself to be an exciting microwave in the backcourt. As a rookie in the G League, he averaged 13.8 points and 5.7 assists.
Thomas is the type of volume on-ball scoring guard who can really succeed overseas. He played in Hungary in 2024-25 and averaged an efficient 14.5 points per game.
Fidler was a collegiate star at Omaha, averaging 20.1 points per game, but he was much less impactful at the high-major level when he transferred up to Michigan State. At his best, Fidler can make timely plays as a shooter and finisher.
It’s never wise to count out an Antetokounmpo. Giannis’ younger brother is quite unrefined as a basketball player, but with years of work he could become some kind of contributor in the NBA.
Pressure is the name of Pritchard’s game on both sides of the ball. He gets to the rim and competes on defense at the point of attack. He notched 11.2 points, 5.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game for the OKC Blue in 2025-26.
The man nicknamed “Captain Hook” has one of the more abstract but fun playstyles the NBA has ever seen— no exaggeration. Simpson has mastered the skyhook and can get to the lane and use it to score virtually at will. He averaged 6.0 points and 3.6 points on 31.5% from the field with the Grizzlies in 2023-24.
Hunter’s a poised perimeter-oriented scorer. He shot 40.7% from three as a senior at Clemson, showcasing impressive movement, pullup and deep range shooting ability.
LeDee’s a bruiser who can act as a post hub at the power forward position. He won the 2024 Karl Malone Award for best NCAA power forward in his pre-draft season at San Diego State.
Moore’s a dynamic slasher with the capability to throw down some highlight dunks. He played two seasons with the Trail Blazers, averaging 4.0 points.
Threatt averaged 20.0 points as a senior at Weber State before going undrafted in 2025. He’s a determined finisher who pressures the rim relentlessly.
Porter is an undersized combo guard out of Clemson. He can handle the ball and defend at the point of attack, but most of his value comes from his three-point shooting.
Saxen is a grounded but stoic interior presence on both ends of the floor. He averaged 10.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks as a senior at Saint Mary’s in 2024-25.
Okani makes his presence felt defensively, using his length to rack up steals and blocks. Offensively, he primarily gets his points as a slasher. He played six games for the tanking Grizzlies in 2025-26, posting 10.0 points per game on 35.7% shooting.
A smooth three-level scorer, Thompson is built for the offensively-inclined environment of the G League. He enjoyed a very productive rookie season in the minors last year, averaging 18.5 points.
At Nebraska, Tominaga became known for his exciting tough shot-making and contagious energy. As a rookie in the G League in 2024-25, he averaged 3.4 points and shot 34.8% from three.
Minaya hung around with the Trail Blazers for three seasons, chipping in 1.7 points per game across 57 games with the team. The Providence product is a play finisher with some defensive versatility.
Hargrove can get hot from deep and he has a quick first step against closeouts, but he has a lot to clean up, especially defensively and as a processor. The bouncy wing averaged 7.1 points as a rookie in the G League in 2025-26.
Edwards was a solid secondary creator in college who showed he could score on and off the ball. He won Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year at James Madison in 2023-24, notching 17.2 points a night.
The son of the 1999 Sixth Man of the Year Darrell Armstrong, DJ has the NBA in his blood. Armstrong is an elite lefty shooter who averaged 13.3 points on 41.9% from deep as a senior at UMC.
A dogged perimeter defender and sharp decision maker, Allen is a real connector as a role player. He averaged 7.9 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.0 steals as a senior at Utah State.
After going undrafted in 2021, Mangas has been one of the G League's trustiest shooters over the past few years. He signed a two-way with the Spurs in 2025-26 but didn’t play a game.
A grizzled G League veteran, Scott knows a thing or two about being a pro. The athletic forward earned a call-up with the Nets in 2025-26, averaging 8.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in six games.
Obaseki is a versatile functional athlete who competes on defense and delivers some wild highlight plays. The lefty wing averaged 7.5 points, 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocks as a rookie in the G League.
Telfort is tough and athletic, a bit of a retro role-playing wing. He appeared in eight games for the Clippers in 2025-26 before getting waived.
Hall was a jumbo point guard prospect that hasn’t quite put all his tools together. He averaged 3.1 points as a rookie with the Spurs in 2022-23, his lone NBA season so far.
Askew is a poised P&R guard who can shoot on and off the ball. He was a featured scorer at times in college, but was most efficient in a sixth man role as a senior at Villanova, averaging 9.8 points and shooting 40.6% from deep.
Jones was a stellar player at the DII level in college, averaging 21.8 points during his career at Emmanuel. In the G League, he’s transitioned to an off-ball role, but he’s struggled as a shooter and finisher, instead making an impact with some sharp defensive playmaking.
Murphy is a springy junkyard big who gets after it on the glass and finishes effectively inside. He averaged 10.7 points and 6.8 rebounds as a senior at Auburn in 2025-26.
Miller is a high level creator for himself and others who can fill up the scoring column and facilitate the pick-and-roll. He dropped 19.1 PPG and 6.4 APG as a senior at SMU in 2025-26.
Moore’s an upsized lead guard who can score and make plays for others with the rock in his hands. Despite not having the tightest handle, he averaged 15.7 points and 5.5 assists per game overseas in 2024-25.
Loyer was a trusty role player for four years at Purdue. If there’s one thing he can do, it’s knock down a three— he shot 41.1% from deep across his college career.
Funk’s a quality shooter on the wing who makes good decisions with the ball. He appeared in five games with the Bulls in 2023-24 on a two-way deal.
Maddox is an elite shooter with a ton of confidence. After going undrafted out of Xavier in 2025, he spent the 2025-26 season in Belgium, averaging 24.3 points and taking home the BNXT league MVP.
Bounce, speed, twitchiness… Gaines is a standout athlete across the board. He’s a defensive disruptor who gets downhill and makes plays for himself and others.
Stephens has had a couple knocks at the door at the NBA level since going undrafted in 2023, appearing in multiple Summer Leagues. Once a stretch five, he has transitioned to a post-heavy playstyle over time.
Abmas will be recognized by college basketball fanatics for his days at Oral Roberts. He’s become a quality G League player, going home with the 2026 Winter Showcase MVP award after his team won the tournament.
Wrightsell was an ideal role player in Nate Oats’ system at Alabama because he bombed threes and made sharp decisions. As a senior for the Crimson Tide, he scored 13.2 points per game.
Walker’s a volume shooter who has the capacity to get sizzling hot. He had an impressive 2025 Summer League performance, averaging 10.6 points and shooting 42.1% from three with the Hornets.
Council is a sparkplug guard. His scoring can be sporadic, but his energy never is. As a senior at Kansas, he put up 12.7 points and 5.1 assists per game.
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.
Pierre is a toolsy wing with the ever-coveted dribble-pass-shoot skillset. He had a quiet rookie year in the G League, averaging 5.8 points on 39.3% shooting.
Joplin’s a three-level scorer on the wing who can put up some big numbers when he gets hot. The Milwaukee native played all four of his collegiate seasons at Marquette, averaging 14.2 points as a senior.
A tough and bursty guard, Miles is going to get his buckets, even if they’re inefficient. He went undrafted in 2023 after a productive career at TCU.
White has had a couple cups of coffee in the NBA, winning a championship with the Nuggets in 2023 and averaging 1.5 points with the Grizzlies in 2024.
Klesmit was a trusted role player in college, averaging 9.2 points in three seasons with Wisconsin. He can hit big shots and run some point guard when needed.
Since going undrafted in 2024, Allick has impressed with his versatility and energy at lower levels. The big man averaged 5.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in the G League in 2025-26.
Hausen is an automatic shooter off the catch and on the move. As a senior at Iowa, he played just 10.2 minutes per game and shot 32.8% from deep, but he shot 38.3% from three overall across his four year college career.
Any coach would love having Hoggard on their team. The Michigan State and Vanderbilt product is smart and competes hard, a true leader at the point guard position.
Arms has been on the fringes of the NBA for a few years now. He has some impressive Summer League performances under his belt, most recently a 15.5 point per game trip with the Rockets in July 2025.
The son of former All-Star Shareef Abdur-Rahim plays a different style of ball than his pops. Abdur-Rahim is a stretch forward who made 34.8% of his 5.9 three-point attempts per game as a rookie in the G League.
Dorsey is on the court to take and make threes. As a senior at William & Mary, he shot 44.8% from beyond the arc on 7.2 attempts.
Alatishe spent his pre-draft season in 2022-23 in the G League and has been playing down there since. He's not much of a scorer, but he's a dynamic defender and shot blocker.
Wood might not look like an NBA player, but he shoots like one. He shot 39.2% from deep as a rookie with the Valley Suns in 2024-25.
Parker’s a funky distributor with a crafty finishing bag and some showman’s flair. He must increase his shooting volume and improve defensively if he wants to ascend to the NBA level. The lefty averaged 7.1 points and 6.2 assists on 50.0% shooting for the Rip City Remix in 2025-26.
Taylor is a sharpshooting wing out of Air Force. He bounced around five different G League squads in 2025-26. Shooting travels, but he may need to round out his game to settle down somewhere.
A seven-footer with shooting touch and passing feel, Crowl should stay on the radars of NBA teams moving forward because of his blend of perimeter comfort and back-to-the-basket poise. He averaged 5.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists as a rookie in the G League.
Fudge came into the pros as a raw prospect and he’s still developing. He averaged 2.5 points in 2023-24 as a rookie with the Lakers and Mavs.
Emore has built a respectable G League career as a trusty playmaker and shooter. He dished 5.4 dimes per game and shot 37.2% from three-point land for the Stockton Kings in 2025-26.
An undersized big, Moncrieffe is still an effective play finisher who can attack a closeout and get to the rim. He averaged 4.5 points on 59.7% shooting as a rookie in the G League.
A score-first guard, Phelps can struggle with efficiency but can fill it up when his three-ball is falling. He averaged 10.8 points on 46.2% from the field as a rookie in the G League.
Camper is a jumper-heavy scorer who can play on and off the ball offensively. He dropped 16.6 points per game as a senior at Nevada after transferring up from UTEP.
Days puts the power in power forward. He’s a bruising face-up scorer who can also heat up from deep. The LSU product averaged 3.8 points with the Rockets in 2022-23.
Shumate was a key player on the 2025 McNeese State squad that upset Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The hard-nosed power forward averaged 11.2 points and 6.6 rebounds as a rookie in the G League.
Smith was a prolific shooter at the collegiate level— he made 401 triples across four years. The Australian has had the opportunity to play for his national team a couple times, most recently in the 2025 FIBA AsiaCup.
Edwards is a confident scorer with deep range on his three-point shot. He played a microwave role for the Texas Legends in 2025-26, averaging 11.4 points off the bench and hitting 2.9 of his 8.5 three-point attempts per game.
A product of Alabama’s NBA-style system, Estrada is a streaky perimeter scorer who can get hot in a hurry. He averaged 9.1 points as a rookie in the G League in 2024-25.
Weeks is a sparky off-guard who averaged 14.2 points and 1.1 steals as a senior at Rider. He was selected by the Wisconsin Herd in the 2025 G League draft.
A high-feel forward, Thomas can glue an offense together with his passing and play finishing. He posted 10.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game as a rookie in the G League.
Freemantle spent six years in college at Xavier, developing into a well-rounded frontcourt contributor. His polish has helped him get comfortable right away in the G League.
Talk about a guy who knows his role– Mensah is more concerned about getting boards and blocks than putting the ball in the hoop. He averaged 1.3 points and 2.6 rebounds in 25 games with the Hornets in 2023-24.
Seabron’s appeal as an athletic and aggressive point forward never quite materialized in the NBA. He averaged 1.6 points in two seasons with the Pelicans.
A true March Madness folk hero, Gohlke is a familiar name for a lot of American hoops fans. The three-point magician tallied 4.1 points per game in the G League in 2025-26.
Carter’s a crafty guard who can create his own shot. He averaged 16.4 points as a senior at LSU but struggled with efficiency throughout his college career.
Battle is a true microwave sixth man who can get buckets in bunches off the pine. The Gonzaga product notched 8.2 points per game in the Summer League with the Suns last July.
A G League veteran, McGriff is a reliable off-ball forward who can crash the glass and finish plays in the paint. He played three games with the Trail Blazers in 2021-22, notching 4.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.
Dix is a sharp off-ball operator who drains movement threes and limits turnovers. As a senior at Creighton, he shot just 33.8% from three, but he was a 40+% guy in his three prior years at Iowa.
Since going undrafted in 2020, Hagans has bounced around between the NBA, G League and overseas teams. His finest pro action came with the Rip City Remix in 2023-24 when he averaged 14.1 points and 7.4 assists.
A 2021 second-round pick, Johnson played just two games with the Raptors before they let him walk. He’s been fighting on the margins ever since, and he averaged 16.1 points in the G League in 2024-25.
A true movement shooter, Madsen hunts triples and drains them at a high rate. He hit 2.1 threes per game on a 38.7% clip as a rookie in the G League.
Daniels is both a smooth shooter and a bouncy athlete who can put up points from all three levels. He tallied 10.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game on 55.4% shooting with the Sioux Falls Skyforce in 2024-25.
A capable slasher and corner shooter, Rice gets to his spots on offense using his lethal pump-fake. He averaged 12.8 points on 50/41/79 splits in the G League in 2024-25.
Baldwin was one of the best perimeter defenders in college ball at Penn State, winning Big 10 DPOY two times. He averaged 2.4 steals during his collegiate career.
A lanky, athletic wing, Knox doesn’t have a true NBA skill, but he can fill several gaps. He averaged 10.8 points and shot 31.1% from three as a senior at South Carolina.
Anochili-Killen is an undersized five, but he’s a defensive menace with some Draymond Green in him. He averaged 3.2 blocks and 0.9 steals as a senior at Marshall.
Despite being a stiff mover, Okereke is skilled for his size, offering a nice combination of driving, passing, and spot-up shooting. He averaged 9.6 points and 2.0 assists as a senior at Vanderbilt.
Raymond Felton’s cousin is a driven guard who can catch fire with the ball in his hands. In the G League as a rookie, Felton posted 10.0 points per game in a rotation role for the Noblesville Boom.
After making the league as a tryout player, Cisse has emerged as one of the G League’s most formidable rebounders and shot blockers. He amassed 7.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in just 20.1 minutes per game in 2025-26.
Johnson is a pretty legit stretch big, an archetype that’s always coveted but hard to come by. He averaged 14.1 points on 50.2% shooting as a senior at Hawaii while also blocking a shot a game.
Collins is a true floor general and a fantastic passer. He averaged 10.0 assists with the Santa Cruz Warriors in 2024-25 while also appearing in two games for Golden State in the big league.
He isn’t the same rebounder as his dad (nobody is), but Rodman still brings toughness and unrelenting competitive spirit to the court. He averaged 7.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in the G League in 2025-26, also shooting 46.5% from deep, something his father could never accomplish.
Alston’s a high-motor forward who slashes with strength and a little bit of bounce. He logged nine games for the Wisconsin Herd in 2025-26, averaging 3.6 points.
Murrell enjoyed a fruitful career at Ole Miss, graduating as the school’s all-time leader in games played and seventh all-time leading scorer. The stocky off-guard can hit shots on and off the ball.
Gates is a steady stretch four with a lot of G League experience under his belt. He appeared in one game for the Pelicans in 2023-24 on a two-way contract.
Ward is a solid contributor in the frontcourt who does the not-so-flashy but oh-so-important little stuff. The stocky center blocked 1.9 shots a game and shot 57.0% from the field in the G League last season.
A heady and steady presence in the backcourt, Ashworth can be trusted to make sharp decisions and big shots in important games. He averaged 16.4 points and 6.8 assists in his final season at Creighton before going undrafted in 2025.
Armstrong plays bigger than his 6’2” frame when he’s driving to the rim. The bouncy guard averaged 11.9 points for the Texas Legends in 2025-26.
A strong, athletic finisher, Wheeler looks the part of an NBA player. He averaged 1.6 points for the 76ers as a rookie in 2024-25.
Mitchell’s a high-feel defensive switchknife with some craft as a post scorer. He’s been a productive player overseas since going undrafted in 2024.
Miguel played a three-point specialist role for the 2025 “Crab Five” squad at Maryland. He shot 35.3% from beyond the arc across his five-year collegiate career.
Boeheim’s a pure movement shooter who can fill it up on high volume. He averaged 2.5 points per game in two seasons with the Pistons after going undrafted in 2022.
Best known for his recent controversy with the NCAA, Bediako damaged the reputation he had built for himself in the G League as a solid backup big. A very traditional center, he won’t fill up the scoring column, but he will block shots and rebound the ball.
The sell for Kopp is simple: he’s a movement shooter with positional size. The G League vet shot 36.5% from three on high volume with the Cleveland Charge in 2025-26.
Nogues made an All-Defensive team in the G League in 2024-25, averaging 2.0 steals. The Spaniard went undrafted in 2025 and will need to level up offensively to find his way to the NBA.
Nowell, who’s known for his iconic 20 point, 19 assist game in the 2023 NCAA tournament, is one of the most gifted passers college basketball has ever seen. The little guard posted 16.1 points and 8.4 assists per game in the G League in 2024-25.
Player ratings and evaluations based on current performance, potential, and impact.