NBA Comparison: Jud Buechler

Strengths: Toohey is a skilled forward with a polished, cerebral approach to the game who brings value as a floor-spacer and high-IQ ball mover … Possesses a compact, repeatable shooting form with smooth mechanics and soft touch … Capable of hitting shots off the catch, in pick-and-pop settings, and as a trailer … Comfortable putting the ball on the deck in straight lines and attacking closeouts … Plays within himself and rarely forces bad shots or decisions … Sees the floor well and can connect plays as a passer from the top of the key or elbows … Understands spacing and angles, often relocating or screening to free up teammates … Smart cutter with good timing and awareness … Uses his body well to create space on drives and doesn’t shy away from contact … Good positional size and strength for a combo forward … Competes on the defensive end with solid instincts and willingness to rotate … Rebounds well for his size and stays engaged on the glass … High character, well-coached prospect with international experience and a professional mindset … Has the makings of a potential stretch four at the next level if the shooting becomes more consistent …

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal foot speed and lateral quickness to consistently defend NBA wings … Struggles to contain quicker players in space and will likely be targeted in switches until he improves his footwork and reaction time … Vertical pop is limited (26.5″ standing, 31.5″ max) which affects finishing in traffic and defensive impact around the rim … Doesn’t elevate well in traffic and often has to rely on craft to score against length … Tweener concerns — not quite quick enough to play the three, and not quite big enough or explosive enough to bang with NBA fours … Shooting numbers don’t fully back up the eye test, hit only 31.0% from three and 72.6% from the line this past season … Will need to increase volume and improve overall accuracy to lock in a role as a floor-spacing forward … Doesn’t offer much as a shot creator and can disappear at times offensively if not hitting jumpers … Needs to tighten his handle and develop more counters off the dribble …

Outlook: Toohey projects as a stretch four at the NBA level who could carve out a niche with his shooting, passing, and feel for the game … He’s widely considered one of the most fundamentally sound and coachable forwards in the international class, but his physical limitations present a real hurdle … Will need a good developmental fit and time to adjust to the NBA pace and athleticism … Projects as a late second-round pick or an undrafted free agent who could catch on with a team thanks to his shooting potential, versatility, and professional approach …

Notes: Measured: 6’7.75” barefoot, 222.8 lbs, 6’10.75” wingspan, 8’8.5” standing reach, 26.5″ no-step vertical, 31.5″ max vertical at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine … Played for the Sydney Kings in the NBL during the 2024–25 season, averaging 10.6 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 1.3 APG in 23.0 minutes … Shot 44.9% FG, 31.0% 3PT, and 72.6% FT … Participated in the 2023 Nike Hoop Summit … Former NBA Global Academy product … Started his pro career early after reclassifying and signing with the NBL at 18 … Viewed as a high-character prospect with strong work habits and a team-first mentality …

Aran Smith 6/18/25