NBA Comparison: Pascal Siakam / Obi Toppin

Strengths: At 6’9” with a long, wiry frame and standout athleticism, Fleming brings a rare blend of defensive disruption, floor-spacing ability, and explosive upside as a modern NBA 4 … Plays with a high motor and competitive edge …  Constantly active as a rebounder, shot blocker, and transition threat … Defensively, he has the tools to anchor small-ball lineups or operate in versatile schemes, averaged 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals per game as a junior … Excellent instincts as a weak-side helper and closeout defender … Length allows him to erase mistakes, recover quickly, and contest without fouling … Covers ground well and is comfortable switching onto wings or contesting jumpers in space … Massive leap in his offensive profile. Fleming became one of the most efficient and confident stretch bigs in the Atlantic 10, and arguably one of the most improved shooters nationally. After shooting just 32% from deep as a freshman, he knocked down 39.0% from three as a sophomore on high volume (4.5 attempts per game), hitting 62 threes,  nearly doubling his total from the previous year (34). His shooting stroke is fluid and repeatable, with the mechanics to extend beyond the college arc … Comfortable popping off pick-and-rolls, trailing in transition, and spotting up from the corners … His ability to space the floor while still being a threat on the offensive glass makes him extremely valuable in modern offenses … Underrated passer with clever ability to find teammates and make reads … Has developed into a very well rounded player on both ends of the floor … Possesses a 7’5 wingspan, giving him standout length to play PF and C positions …

Weaknesses:  Struggles to create his own shot, limited handle and doesn’t have a go-to move in the post or off the dribble (something that might develop in time) … Off-ball awareness on offense can drift, tends to rely on guards creating for him … Assist-to-turnover ratio remains a concern (1.3 to 1.5), often forcing plays or losing control under pressure …  Needs to improve defensive discipline and avoid unnecessary reach-ins or late contests … Lateral quickness is decent for a forward but not elite,  may struggle to contain perimeter-based fours in the NBA without improvement in defensive footwork … Will need to tighten his base, especially when closing out or defending pick-and-pops … Some limitations as a playmaker and decision-maker under duress. Turns 21 a couple weeks after the draft. While not the oldest prospects, he’s a couple years older than the freshman phenoms, giving his upside a little less luster … Played in the Atlantic 10, a mid-major conference, which leads scouts to question how well his production will translate against top-tier competition … Stats may be somewhat inflated due to level of opposition … Had several quiet games late in the season, raising slight concerns about fatigue and consistency when defenses focused on him …

Outlook: Late bloomer who showed considerable improvement from Sophomore to Junior years … Rapidly emerging combo forward with one of the most improved all-around skill sets in the country …Fleming projects as a fast improving, high-energy four or small-ball five at the next level. His rim protection, rebounding, and effort give him a strong foundation to build from, and he has the frame and athletic traits NBA teams look for in a modern big. If he can continue to grow as a shooter, Fleming has huge upside as a high level contributor who impacts the game with scoring, physicality, shot-blocking, and timely plays around the rim …

Notes: Rasheer Fleming measured 6′ 8.25” barefoot, 232.4 lbs, 7′ 5.25” wingspan, 9′ 1.00” standing reach with a 27.0 no step vertical and 32.5 maximum vertical at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. … Born July 10, 2004 … From Camden, New Jersey … Played high school basketball at Nationally ranked Camden High and helped lead them to a 31–3 record as a senior …  Known for his energy, defensive presence, and work ethic … Currently undeclared major at Saint Joseph’s …

Aran Smith – 4/14/25