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. Gregory Jackson – 6-9 – South Carolina
2. Jarace Walker – 6-8 – Houston
3. Kyle Filipowski – 6-10 – Duke
4. Mouhamed Gueye – 6-10 – Washington State
5. Kris Murray – 6-8 – Iowa
6. Mark Mitchell – 6-8 – Duke
7. Ousmane N’Diaye – 6-11 – Senegal
8. Adama Sanogo – 6-9 – UConn
9. Azuolas Tubelis – 6-9 – Arizona (Lithuania)
10. Trayce Jackson-Davis – 6-9 – Indiana
11. Daimion Collins – 6-9 – Kentucky
12. Roko Prkacin – 6-9 – Croatia
13. Keion Brooks – 6-8 – Washington
14. Adem Bona – 6-9 – UCLA (Turkey)
15. Drew Timme – 6-10 – Gonzaga
16. Pete Nance – 6-10 – Northwestern
17. Leonardo Okeke – 6-9 – Italy
18. Anton Watson – 6-9 – Gonzaga 
19. John Castleton – 6-11 – Florida
20. Trevon Brazile – 6-9 – Arkansas
21. Jacob Toppin – 6-7 – Kentucky
22. C.J. Walker – 6-8 – UCF
23. Nate Bittle – 6-11 – Oregon
24. Toumani Camara – 6-8 – Dayton
25. Kijani Wright – 6-8 – USC
26. Henry Coleman – 6-7 – Texas A&M
27. Jordan Brown – 6-11 – NA