Bennett Stirtz projected #26 Pick to the Denver Nuggets

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26. Denver Nuggets​

Bennett Stirtz | 6-4 guard | 22 years old | Iowa​

After a slow start, Stirtz dominated while leading Iowa to the Elite Eight. In his final 25 games, he averaged 21.5 points, 4.1 assists and made 47.2 percent of his shots from the field and 33.5 percent of his eight 3-point attempts per game and 87.2 percent of his shots from the line. With his pace and skill, he was a dynamite scorer with elite-level basketball IQ for a team that wasn’t that talented by Big Ten standards. The Hawkeyes also played at one of the slowest paces in college basketball under coach Ben McCollum, making these numbers all the more impressive.

There are some concerns about whether Stirtz can consistently get to the rim in the NBA and whether he can guard at a high-enough level. But teams always want guards who are elite shooters and who can dribble and pass, plus have a tremendous feel for the game. Minnesota, particularly, could use a point guard who gets the team in and out of its sets next to Anthony Edwards.

First Round Pick, Alright Alright Alright

 

[thedukeofearl]

26. Denver Nuggets​

Bennett Stirtz | 6-4 guard | 22 years old | Iowa​

After a slow start, Stirtz dominated while leading Iowa to the Elite Eight. In his final 25 games, he averaged 21.5 points, 4.1 assists and made 47.2 percent of his shots from the field and 33.5 percent of his eight 3-point attempts per game and 87.2 percent of his shots from the line. With his pace and skill, he was a dynamite scorer with elite-level basketball IQ for a team that wasn’t that talented by Big Ten standards. The Hawkeyes also played at one of the slowest paces in college basketball under coach Ben McCollum, making these numbers all the more impressive.

There are some concerns about whether Stirtz can consistently get to the rim in the NBA and whether he can guard at a high-enough level. But teams always want guards who are elite shooters and who can dribble and pass, plus have a tremendous feel for the game. Minnesota, particularly, could use a point guard who gets the team in and out of its sets next to Anthony Edwards.

First Round Pick, Alright Alright Alright

There are some concerns about whether Stirtz can consistently get to the rim in the NBA

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