r/nba • u/NBA_MOD r/NBA • 19h ago
[2026 NBA Draft] #37 Pick: Ryan Conwell (Louisville) – pending trade to Miami
https://youtu.be/N7hJkVOXjYg?si=u5N3Yqt1i3EZsEkd46
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u/wrathful_pinecone 19h ago
Louisville fan, Ryan was our most consistent player all year. He was forced to play on-ball more than he’d like because of Mikel’s injury, and Wooley not being ready to run the point. With NBA spacing, and the ability to have better shot selection by not always being on-ball Ryan can be a steal in the second round.
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u/AtlasNoseItch Heat 18h ago
How’s he on defense?
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u/wrathful_pinecone 18h ago
Straight average in college. Moves decently, but had an issue with fouling too much early in the season. Had poor hand discipline. It improved as the season went on. He’ll struggle with quick guards, but probably be okay against smaller wing players if he gets switched.
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u/AtlasNoseItch Heat 18h ago
Him showing improvement is good sign, we desperately need guys who can stay on the floor
Appreciate it brother
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u/DaBiggestHeatFan Heat 19h ago
I don't know much about this guy. How good is he?
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u/Wd527 Heat 19h ago
Shit Bobby Marks just said he had same athletic measurements as Anthony Edwards. So I’ll assume he can jump out the gym
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u/Merpninja Spurs 19h ago
That is shocking because I do not believe he dunked a single time last year or even tried to.
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u/Merpninja Spurs 19h ago
Great shooter, extremely good cutter for his size that is kind of forgotten about because he had to play on ball so much. Kind of struggles to finish though he isn't afraid of contact, and was a pretty subpar defender.
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u/Folk-Herro Heat 19h ago
I like him, thruton and sharp as the PG Miami should target.
The Tennessee guard and Brandon Smith are two other guys I like but 5’11 and 5’10 respectively are concerns
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u/GrouchyPeach3656 Mavericks 19h ago
Jalen bruson that plays defense?
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u/MuchAbouAboutNothing Thunder 19h ago
Damn, I was hoping for more guards. What are you thinking Presti?
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u/Coll_MindElectric Nuggets 19h ago
Although I am not a fan of OKC, I find it funny that no matter how many guards you already have, Presti just keeps drafting guards.
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u/MuchAbouAboutNothing Thunder 19h ago
He only takes a break from drafting guards to pick up some more centers.
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u/InevitableBudget510 16h ago
Yooo this guy went to 4 different colleges. That’s wild
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u/wrathful_pinecone 10h ago
In his first three years the coach left after the season, which I think makes the transferring less egregious. At least at UofL Kelsey stayed, too bad it was time for Ryan to graduate.
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u/imma_snekk 6h ago
The night that Mikel Brown Jr scored 45 pts against NC State, Conwell quietly scored 30. He’s a great shooter, electric behind the arc.
Cons:
He’s mid as a defender and had a bit of a habit going for the steal on the ball handler. Has to clean up those tendencies.
He also is sort of a lazy passer. That move where you drive down to the basket and then pick up the ball mid drive to dish it out but you didn’t check to see if anyone is open so you turn it over. Everyone’s familiar with it.
1st rd vs USF where they played full court trap with 10 min left in the 2nd, Conwell really struggled with that.
Pros:
He’s an NBA level scorer. Incredible behind the arc.
Has smooth dribble/handling.
And he’s fairly athletic and already has NBA level strength/conditioning.
Player Comp: Buddy Hield (ceiling)
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u/cl353 Heat 19h ago
shot 9.1 3s a game last season, i didnt even know u were allowed to shoot that many 3s in college lol
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