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NBA Prospect Watch List: ACC

Boston CollegeMoney Williams20.6 PPG at Montana * Crafty footwork for shot-creation, 3-level shotmaker (50% 2PT jumpers) 34% 3PT on low volume, career 84% FT * Elite floater, 61.5% * Lacks athleticism, 0 dunk attempts. Super TO prone * More of combo guard scorer than primary PG
ClemsonAce Buckner6-2 PG with pull-up game and playmaking ability. Struggles off ball and lacks tools/athleticism
ClemsonCarter Welling6-10 big with 50 career 3s, 6.5 career BLK% and post polish. Quick first move attacking closeouts. Lacks explosion as finisher
DukeJoaquim Boumtje BoumtjeIneligible for 2027 draft, will play freshman year at 17 y/o. Projected #1 pick for 2028 * 7-footer made 17-32 3s at U17 WC * Attacks closeouts, scores around basket, rebounds, blocks shots * Could be monster defensive with his size and movement
DukePatrick Ngonba IIDefensive anchor and special passer who can step out to be playmaking hub * Strong finisher and post scorer * Three-ball unlocks upside, made 8 last year * Health/foot injury potentially problematic
DukeCameron WilliamsPhysically/athletically talented, 7-footer who moves likes a forward, play-finishing and covering ground defensively. Raw offensively. Can make shots but nowhere near reliable. Unlikely to create much offense in Year 1 at Duke
DukeDame Sarr6-6 wing, makes athletic/energy plays at both ends. Signs of shooting down the stretch last but needs 3 to compensate for limited creation. Only 53% FT is worrisome
DukeCaleb FosterScoring ball-handler who’s been consistent from 3. Not a real PG option for next level, lacks size/burst or SG. Never gets to FT line
DukeJohn Blackwell19PPG at Wisconsin. Undersized scoring guard who made 96 threes, 158 FTs. Great catch-and-shooter. Inefficient in paint. Limited playmaker.
DukeCayden BoozerNatural facilitator/high IQ PG with CG size. Plays with balance, makes open threes and floaters. Lacks explosion/creativity. Doesn’t put much pressure on the defense
DukeDeron Rippey Jr.Explosive ball-handler who’ll create for others. Can disrupt defensively. Makes jumpers but shooting still needs to improve given 6-2 size
DukeBryson HowardLooks the part of NBA SG physically. Shooting looks legit. Line-driver. Could improve creativity. Seems unlikely to offer much playmaking
DukeDrew ScharnowskiRole player appeal as 6-10 athletic finisher, smart passer and versatile defender. Spotlight and surrounding talent at Duke should magnify impact in supporting role. Limited scorer/shooter
Florida StateKameron Taylor18.9 PPG at UNCA * Big 6-7 guard/wing, dangerous in PnR getting downhill, using floater or play-making * Three-level shotmaker but unreliable shooter * Ball-dominant, must adjust.
Florida StateAnthony RobinsonTwo-way playmaker, career 20% AST, 4.5 STL% * Limited scorer whose shooting has only made small improvements.
Florida StateShon AbaevBig scoring wing at 6-8 * Flashes of self-creation and shotmaking but very poor execution/shot diet at Cincy
Florida StateMarcis Ponder“Baby Shaq” 7-0 285
Georgia TechColby GarlandAveraged 20 PPG, 4.6 APG at San Jose State. 6-0 PnR guard shot 45% on pullups, 54% on runners. Less than 100 rim attempts, underwhelming for small PG. More of shotmaking scorer than playmaker
LouisvilleJackson SheldstadUndersized scorer at 6-1 170. Spark-plug potential but not efficient enough in any one area for NBA at his size
LouisvilleKarter KnoxNBA-sized wing with some athletic pop around basket at both ends. Shotmaking ability is there but really limited versatility. Needs to be bigger threat with the ball or more potent off-ball shooter
LouisvilleFlory BidungaSomewhat undersized for NBA center but compensates with length/motor and shotmaking instincts. Better offensively last year putting ball down, scoring without needing to be set up. Still limited scorer at 6-10
LouisvilleAlvaro FolgueirasChecks the right boxes for NBA 4 with shooting potential, 20% AST, athletic finishing ability. Question of whether he’s good enough around perimeter, tough enough inside for NBA.
LouisvilleAdrian WooleyScoring CG. Not sure she’s good enough in any one area for next level.
LouisvilleDe’Shayne MontgomeryAthletic ballhandler and defensive playmaker. Not a good enough shooter or passer right now for NBA.
LouisvilleObinna Ekezie Jr.7-footer with tools/athleticism for finishing/shot-blocking. Longer-term prospect.
MiamiSomto CyrilLed nation in dunks, 10% BLK. Destructive force at rim with NBA center tools. Poor FT shooter, high TO rate, high foul rate.
MiamiShelton HendersonIncredible NFL frame. Powerful driver, some handles to get to spots. Needs a jumper to be taken seriously
MiamiCaleb GaskinsLooks like PF with tools around rim catch-and-shoot stroke for stretch 4 from mid-range to 3. Developing more into a big wing who can put the ball down, attack closeouts and ball screens. Draft stock will depend how polished he looks handling/moving around perimeter.
MiamiAcaden Lewis Jr.6-2 PG who averaged 5APG, 1.9SPG at Villanova. Can put pressure on rim but needs to be better shooter, 27-100 3PT last year.
MiamiMalik ReneauGreat interior scoring insticts with evolving perimeter skill. Already 23 y/o and couldn’t generate much NBA love last year
North CarolinaMaximo AdamsBig three-level scoring wing. Shotmaker with smooth shooting stroke, good 3PT #s in HS. Strong inside. Lacks explosion but NBA tools and skill set. Could be first-rounder.
North Carolina Neoklis AvdalasBig playmaker, 27% AST. Can handle and pass at 9. Shotmaker but inconsistent, struggles to make contested shots, lacks explosion getting to rim. Defensive liability for wing
North CarolinaSayon KeitaRun and jump C. Raw, lacks polish but clear NBA tools and movement for the finisher/rim protector archetype
North CarolinaJarin Stevenson6-11 big with 3PT range but hasn’t been reliable enough through 3 years
North CarolinaMatt AbleScoring 2-guard, shooting better than numbers suggest. Nice touch in paint. Limited playmaker but has passing vision. Lacks explosion, struggles around basket
North CarolinaTerrence Brown20PPG at Utah, 6-3 scorer, high-usage PnR ballhandler with 261 rim attempts, but very low volume 3PTA. Tough to picture at next level unless perimeter shotmaking takes off
NC StatePaul McNeilChance to be shotmaking 2-guard specialist at next level. Went for 47 in a game last year. Isaiah Joe-like
NC StateChristian HammondAveraged 15.6PPG at Santa Clara. 6-4 guard scores on and off ball, lots of improvisation, paint touch, shot 39% 3PT. Zero dunk attempts
NC StatePreston EdmeadAveraged 16PPG, 4.4APG at Hofstra, made 96 threes.
Pittsburgh Baye Ndongo6-8 forward with high rebounding and assist rate. Needs more offense for undersized big if he wants NBA interest
Pittsburgh Jalil BetheaFormer top recruit who’s struggled with injuries, efficiency and fitting in. Scoring 2-guard who should have best chance to break out at Pitt
PittsburghNaithan GeorgeLethal midrange scorer who can really set the table as a passer. Underwhelming 3PT shooting, finishing and TO rate for 6-3 guard
SMURowan BrumbaughAveraged 21, 5 and 4 at Tulane. High-feel, high-skill scorer, secondary playmaking. High FTR. Needs to improve pull-up. Zero dunk attempts.
SMUJacob ToombsPost player with exceptional paint touch—shot combined 35-63 on runners/hooks. Strong finisher. Needs to improve shooting range for NBA if not a plus rebounder/shot-blocker. Did make six 3s.
SMUJaylin Stewart6-7 wing a couldn’t crack UConn’s rotation without having any speciality areas. Better opportunity to build rhythm/confidence with SMU
StanfordJulius PriceProductive scorer/playmaker but only 6-2, lacks tools/athleticism and turns 20 before freshman season
StanfordAziz Olajuwon6-6 wing shooter, 3-D potential. Hakeem’s son
SyracuseGarwey DualDefensive wing who averaged 4.4 assists. Not skilled enough offensively. Signs of improved shooting but needs to make a significant jump in 2027 for NBA
SyracuseAiden Tobiason6-4 barefoot, 7-1 wingspan at Elite Camp. On/off-ball scorer with 3-level shotmaking and cutting instincts. Limited versatility lacking playmaking, defense, rebounding
SyracuseGavin Doty6-5 SG averaged 18PPG at Sienna. Mid-range scorer who could improve shooting range
SyracuseKiyan AnthonyScoring/shotmaking SG. Struggled to get easy looks. Will need to become far more potent shooter for limited athlete/playmaker
SyracuseSadiq White6-5 SG averaged 18PPG at Sienna. Mid-range scorer who could improve shooting range
SyracuseAbdramane Siby7-foot shot-blocker finisher played with Mega
VirginiaChance Mallory5-10 PG, high impact 8.2 BPM. Pesky 2-way playmaker, 4% STL/24% AST, but needs to take shooting to serious level for NBA teams to look past size
VirginiaJohann Grunloh7-foot shot-blocker who hit 21 3s. Projects as PnR-pop rim protector if 3ball becomes reliable enough
Virginia TechAmani HansberryPnR/Pop 4 man with 3PT range, toughness around basket, effective defensive movement. Impressive 15% assist rate for this type of archetype.

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