Allen Graves Scouting Report
Drafted 2026: No. 19 overall, Toronto Raptors
Pre-NBA scouting outlook based on public reporting and film, not proprietary game data. Updated July 20, 2026.
The profile
Graves is a high-feel connecting forward who impacts winning without relying on athleticism, pairing legitimate floor spacing with strong passing and disruptive team defense. As a freshman he averaged roughly 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.9 steals on 51/41/75 splits, helping Santa Clara to its first NCAA Tournament berth since 1996. Scouts love his basketball IQ, versatility and rare combined steal-and-block rates for his size. His questions center on whether limited college usage and modest athleticism will scale against NBA length.
One of the standouts of 2026 Las Vegas Summer League: opened with 22 points and 13 rebounds and through three games averaged about 14.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals on 51/44/100 splits, validating Toronto's pick.
Strengths
- Legitimate floor spacer (41.6% from three on solid volume)
- Advanced passing and feel as a frontcourt connector
- Disruptive team defender with rare steal + block rates for his size
- High basketball IQ and low-mistake decision-making
- Motor: offensive rebounding, loose balls, passing lanes
Areas to develop
- Limited on-ball shot creation (few pull-ups or pick-and-roll reps)
- Not an explosive vertical athlete; finishing over length in traffic
- Faced a modest level of competition in the WCC
How to defend Allen
Pressure him off the catch and run him off the three-point line, since he is far more comfortable spacing and connecting than creating off the bounce. Force him to put the ball on the floor and finish over length inside, where his lack of burst shows. Stay attached on off-ball actions because much of his value comes from cutting, relocating and quick extra passes rather than isolation scoring.
Stylistic comparison
Frequently likened to Kyle Anderson or Boris Diaw for pace, feel and positional versatility.
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Allen Graves drafted in 2026?
Drafted 2026: No. 19 overall, Toronto Raptors. One of the standouts of 2026 Las Vegas Summer League: opened with 22 points and 13 rebounds and through three games averaged about 14.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals on 51/44/100 splits, validating Toronto's pick.
What are Allen's biggest strengths?
Legitimate floor spacer (41.6% from three on solid volume); Advanced passing and feel as a frontcourt connector; Disruptive team defender with rare steal + block rates for his size.
What does Allen need to improve?
Limited on-ball shot creation (few pull-ups or pick-and-roll reps); Not an explosive vertical athlete; finishing over length in traffic; Faced a modest level of competition in the WCC.
Which NBA player does Allen compare to?
Frequently likened to Kyle Anderson or Boris Diaw for pace, feel and positional versatility.
How do you defend Allen Graves?
Pressure him off the catch and run him off the three-point line, since he is far more comfortable spacing and connecting than creating off the bounce. Force him to put the ball on the floor and finish over length inside, where his lack of burst shows. Stay attached on off-ball actions because much of his value comes from cutting, relocating and quick extra passes rather than isolation scoring.
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