Azuolas Tubelis

Draft Notes

Tubelis is a highly skilled power forward from Lithuania who is starring for the Arizona Wildcats. At 6-9 with a strong frame he’s got the size to bang in the post but his skill level is more of wing, with his open court ball handling, passing and play-making ability.

He’s a great rebounder and he loves to rip and run, taking the rebound and leading the fast break. He’s got surprisingly good handles and great body control for a big man. Overall he has great court vision and passing and this is especially impressive in the open court.

He can also take the ball coast to coast and finish above the rim or with a running (lefty) lay up.

Tubelis can also do some damage with his back to the basket where he uses his quickness and soft touch to score in close. He understands angles well and is skilled at using the rim to protect his shot from shot blockers.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

possible first to mid second round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft

2023 Power Forwards

1. Jarace Walker – 6-8 – Houston
2. Taylor Hendricks – 6-9 – UCF
3. Gregory Jackson – 6-9 – South Carolina
4. Kris Murray – 6-8 – Iowa
5. Kyle Filipowski – 7-0 – Duke
6. Brice Sensabaugh – 6-6 – Ohio State
7. Trayce Jackson-Davis – 6-9 – Indiana
8. Adama Sanogo – 6-9 – UConn
9. Mouhamed Gueye – 6-10 – Washington State
10. Azuolas Tubelis – 6-9 – Arizona (Lithuania)
11. DaRon Holmes II – 6-10 – Dayton
12. Oso Ighodaro – 6-9 – Marquette
13. Grant Nelson – 6-11 – NDSU
14. Anton Watson – 6-9 – Gonzaga 
15. Ousmane N’Diaye – 6-11 – Senegal
16. John Castleton – 6-11 – Florida
17. Roko Prkacin – 6-9 – Croatia
18. Keion Brooks – 6-8 – Washington
19. Drew Timme – 6-10 – Gonzaga
20. Pete Nance – 6-10 – UNC
21. Leonardo Okeke – 6-9 – Italy
22. Jacob Toppin – 6-7 – Kentucky
23. Toumani Camara – 6-8 – Dayton