NBA Comparison: Todd Day

Strengths: High-level shooter with a 7-foot wingspan and solid athleticism … Long, wiry athlete with NBA-caliber physical tools … Late bloomer who has shown significant development over the past year … Big-time shooter, among the top three-point threats available in this year’s draft … Possesses great form and knocks down threes at a high rate … Thrives in catch-and-shoot situations … High, concise release with a quick trigger … Effective pull-up jumper and uses his length well to shoot over defenders … Big hands help him corral rebounds and handle tough passes … Shows flashes of shot creation off the dribble and can isolate in spurts … Makes smart entry passes and sees the floor well in transition … Coachable and unselfish player with good vision and timing … Finishes well in transition with above-the-rim athleticism when given space … Defensive potential is intriguing due to his wingspan and mobility … Appeared in 24 games in 2024–25, averaging 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.5 blocks in 28.0 minutes per game … Shot 43.2% from the field, 37.6% from three, and 76.3% from the free-throw line … Could be just scratching the surface of his ability as his confidence and game continue to grow.

Weaknesses: Has had an up-and-down college career, averaging 9.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 120 games with career shooting splits of 41.2% FG, 35.1% 3PT, and 81.8% FT … Struggled with consistency and efficiency during earlier seasons, including a junior year at BYU where he shot just 38.6% from the field and 68.0% from the line … Still needs to add upper-body strength, which limits his ability to finish through contact … Shies away from physicality and needs to rebound better for his size (career 2.5 RPG) … Doesn’t fully utilize his athleticism around the rim … Gets to the line just 1.1 times per game for his career despite being an 81.8% free-throw shooter — more aggression could raise his scoring impact … Ball-handling and shot creation remain areas for growth … Struggles to consistently get downhill and create offense against elite defenders … Must continue developing his defensive energy and physicality to stay on the floor at the next level … May face an adjustment period adapting to the speed, strength, and physicality of the NBA.

Outlook: Provides “microwave” scoring and spacing off the bench with his shooting ability … The 22-year-old from Oklahoma has emerged as one of the top senior prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft class … Viewed as a potential mid-to-late first-round pick if he maintains shooting consistency and proves his all-around development is sustainable … Length, shooting mechanics, and unselfish mindset give him a defined role as a 3-and-D wing with scoring upside … Could become an effective off-the-bench contributor with further development in strength and shot creation.

Notes: Measured 6′4.75” barefoot, 188.6 lbs, with a 6′11.25” wingspan and 8′7.00” standing reach … Recorded a 29.5″ standing vertical and 34.0″ max vertical at the 2024 NBA Draft Combine … Born December 3, 2002 in Ada, Oklahoma … Former four-star recruit out of Ada High School … Began his college career at Texas A&M before transferring to Arkansas as a sophomore … Transferred to BYU as a junior and spent two seasons there before playing his final year at Kentucky … Appeared in 24 games in 2024–25, averaging 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.5 blocks in 28.0 minutes per game … Shot 43.2% from the field, 37.6% from three, and 76.3% from the free-throw line … Career totals across 120 games: 9.6 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.3 APG, 35.1% 3PT, and 81.8% FT.

Aran Smith 6/17/25