2026 Celtics Draft Workouts

[CFAN38]

Hoophype just updated to include

Alex Karaban PF Uconn, another guy who would be a really nice fit as a player who can shoot the lights out, is a good cutter, and obviously is a winner

[Csfan1984]

I've always felt if you don't have a 9'3 standing reach you aren't a big man in the NBA. There are only two exceptions for me. One is you are wide and strong with quick feet. Two is super athletic and still strong. If a guy doesn't fit that he is more a big wing and the players game/skill set should reflect that.

[CFAN38]

I've always felt if you don't have a 9'3 standing reach you aren't a big man in the NBA. There are only two exceptions for me. One is you are wide and strong with quick feet. Two is super athletic and still strong. If a guy doesn't fit that he is more a big wing and the players game/skill set should reflect that.

Not sure the context of the post but I would say a 9'1 + standing reach (assuming players are not sand bagging to help their vert) is the threshold for being a drop coverage big in the NBA.

With elite to good mobility players can still be NBA "bigs" with sub 9'3 standing reaches.

Jarret Allen 9'1.5"
Bam           9'
Steven Adams 9' 1.5"
Mason Plumless 9'
Wendell Carter 9'
Gafford 9'2"

[Celtics4ever]

Hoophype just updated to include

Alex Karaban PF Uconn, another guy who would be a really nice fit as a player who can shoot the lights out, is a good cutter, and obviously is a winner

You don't think him largely vanishing in the NCCA against Duke and Illinois will hurt him?

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/gamelog/_/id/4917149/alex-karaban