If you fell in love with Alex Abrines this season, chances are you’re going to be a fan of Rodions Kuruc. The similarities are endless: both entered the draft while playing for Barcelona, both are wings who can shoot the lights out and both need to put on a good amount of weight to succeed in the NBA.
Specifics
Height: 6’8
Weight: 190 Ibs
Position: Small Forward
Age: 19
Team: Barcelona 2
Statline: 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, .8 steals, .8 blocks
Current rankings
DraftExpress: 18th overall prospect
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor: 17th overall prospect
CBS Sports: 39th overall prospect
Skills
Kuruc is a relative unknown entering the draft, but there is a lot to like about his game even with the little amount of film that is available.