Bennett Stirtz Scouting Report

Stats

19.8 PTS

2.6 REB

4.4 AST

1.4 STL

0.2 BLK

1.8 TOV

47.7 FG%

35.8 3PT%

84.8 FT%

Offensive Stats

24.9% AST%

19.6% AST RATIO

10.2% TOV%

2.40x AST/TOV

27.0% USG%

61.3% TS%

59.1% 2P%

1.0% ORB%

31.4% FTA RATE

48.9% 3PAr

Defensive Stats

8.7% DRB%

2.4% STL%

0.75x STL/TOV

0.9% BLK%

3.2% HKM%

1.9 PF/G

0.83x PF EFF

0.71x STL/PF

0.13x BLK/PF

Info

NBA Comparison:

Archetype: Floor General Shot Maker
Ceiling: Payton Pritchard
Floor: Tyus Jones

Strength

Bennett Stirtz is one of the most polished offensive guards in college basketball. The offense runs through him, yet he maintains strong efficiency while posting a low turnover rate despite a high-usage role. He plays with outstanding patience and pace, rarely looking sped up and consistently making the correct read. Stirtz has a quick first step and uses hesitation moves effectively to create advantages in pick-and-roll situations. His touch around the basket is excellent, allowing him to finish efficiently despite not being an explosive athlete. As a shooter, he is versatile and comfortable shooting off the dribble, off screens, handoffs, relocations, and catch-and-shoot opportunities. His ability to make difficult shots and create most of his offense in the half court is one of the more translatable skills in the class. He is also an advanced passer who understands pocket passes, lobs, and manipulating defenders in ball-screen actions. The combination of efficient scoring, decision-making, and shot creation gives him a high offensive floor.

Weakness

The biggest concern is how much of his offensive production will translate when he is no longer the focal point of the offense. Stirtz has the ball in his hands constantly, and there are still questions about how effective he will be playing a complementary role alongside higher-level talent. While he is a capable athlete, he does not possess elite burst or physical tools that consistently generate rim pressure. He can become somewhat jump-shot reliant and would benefit from putting more pressure on the defense by attacking the rim and creating playmaking opportunities from those drives. He strongly favors his right hand both as a scorer and passer, and his comfort level drops when forced left. Defensively, he does not stand out physically and can struggle navigating screens, which may limit his effectiveness against quicker NBA guards. As an older prospect, evaluators may also question how much room remains for long-term development.

Outlook

Stirtz projects as a highly valuable offensive guard whose shooting, decision-making, and pick-and-roll feel should translate to the NBA. At minimum, he has the tools to become a reliable floor spacer and second-unit organizer who can run an offense without turning the ball over. His best fit may come on a team where he is not asked to carry the entire offensive load, allowing him to leverage his shooting and playmaking against defenses focused elsewhere. The Payton Pritchard comparison makes sense due to their similar combination of shot-making, ball-handling, offensive polish, and ability to lead bench units. While he may never become a primary star, his offensive skill set gives him a strong chance to carve out a long NBA career as a winning rotation guard.