2026 NBA Draft
Allen Graves
Scouting report workspace for notes, evaluation context, and final draft outlook.
Stats
PTS: 11.8 | REB: 6.5 | AST: 1.8 | STL: 1.9 | BLK: 0.9 | FG%: 51.2% | 3PT%: 41.3%
Info
School: Santa Clara | Class: Freshman | Position: F | Height: 6'9 | Weight: 225 | Wingspan: 7'0
Strength
Efficient offensive big with good strength, touch, and feel for the game. While not an explosive athlete, he knows how to use positioning and craft to score over defenders, especially in post-up situations and pick-and-pop actions. He is a reliable floor spacer with better shooting numbers above the break than from the corners, making him more effective as a trail big or pop threat rather than a stationary corner shooter. He also provides value on the offensive glass, shows decent passing ability from the post, and plays with strong awareness defensively. His active hands stand out for his position, generating nearly two steals per game and creating extra possessions through anticipation and IQ.
Weakness
Athletic limitations are a concern, particularly his foot speed and mobility in space. He can struggle defensively against quicker players and has recurring fouling issues that limited his playing time in college. Offensively, while he is efficient, his scoring package is somewhat limited. Most of his interior scoring comes from basic post-ups and touch shots over the top rather than advanced post moves or rim pressure. He also does not generate many attempts at the rim and lacks self-creation ability, reflected in his low mid-range efficiency. His corner three-point shooting is also below average despite being a solid overall shooter.
Outlook
He projects as a rotational stretch big who can contribute through spacing, IQ, passing feel, and efficient complementary offense. The jump shot gives him a clear NBA pathway, especially in systems that value floor spacing from the frontcourt. The biggest swing factor will be whether he can develop into a paint protector and cut down the fouling issues enough to stay on the floor consistently. If the shooting fully translates and he is able to have a good paint presence, he could carve out a long-term NBA role similar to Jaylin Williams as a smart connective stretch big that has an impact on both sides of the floors.