NBA Comparison: Joey Graham

Strengths: 6’8 forward … Good length … Strong frame, broad shoulders, and big hands … Good mobility and fluidity. Good athlete and finishes well above the rim … Scores well from midrange with an elevated jumper and high release that’s hard for the defense to contest. Shows a fadeaway. Can be a tough matchup when he utilizes his strength, length, and athleticism around the basket … Draws fouls at a good rate. Shot 5.3 free throws per game over the Nike EYBL in 2025 … Solid free throw shooter. Shot 75% FT% (3-4) over the EYBL Scholastic in 2023-24 and 75.2% FT% over the Nike EYBL in 2025 … Fits within the team concept and makes the extra pass … Good rebounder on both ends, reliable turning offensive boards into baskets. Averaged 8 (2.1 offensive) rebounds per game over the Nike EYBL in 2025 … Good tools as a versatile defender and very switchable, spends time defending the post and the perimeter. Takes up space with his long arms to cover a lot of ground. Positions himself well defensively and draws charges … Younger for his class, will turn 18 in in August of his freshman year of college …

Weaknesses: Needs to be stronger with the ball, tends to lose it with minimal contact or when operating in congestion … Can expand as a scorer, half-court offense, and ball skills in general. Tends to rely on superior tools and physical advantage at this level, he has a fadeaway but doesn’t typically make a move to score. Can clean up as a finisher around the basket when he doesn’t dunk as he tends to miss layups at times … Can improve scoring efficiency. Averaged 16.8 points per game on 44.5% FG% over the Nike EYBL in 2025 … Has potential as a shooter and pick & pop threat but must improve shooting consistency. Can work on speeding up his release on his shot. His shot has a lot of motion in it, putting his arms over his head, and causes him to shoot the ball on the way down sometimes. Shot 0% 3PT% (0-2) over the EYBL Scholastic in 2023-24 and 26.3% 3PT% on 2.9 3PT attempts per game over the Nike EYBL in 2025 … Needs to clean up as a ball-handler and lacks ability to create off the dribble. Can lose the ball when making moves at times or when picking up speed, limiting his success and potential as a slasher. Gets into the midrange and picks up his dribble early at times. Can be turnover prone. Averaged 1.7 assists to 3.2 turnover per game over the Nike EYBL in 2025 …

Outlook: Miami commit … Transferred to Columbus for his junior year … Helped Montverde to a 33-0 record and won Chipotle Nationals in 2024. Helped Columbus to win Chipotle Nationals in 2025 with 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in the championship game … 2025 Naismith Underclassman All-American Honorable Mention …

Evan Tomes 11/3/25

Notes: Measured 6’7 barefoot, 200 lbs, and a 6’9.5 wingspan at the 2023 Nike Elite 100 …