Bruce Branch III

Draft Notes

An elite level prospect with all the tools and skill level to be a big time NBA player.

Has a really great frame that will continue to fill out and add strength. Is long and wiry with plenty of open court speed and above the rim ability. Moves well on the court and instantly passes the eye test. Has added a lot of good strength and weight over the past year or two.

Has a silky-smooth jumper with a great release, great touch and accuracy. Has unique shooting ability for a young, athletic wing.

The sky is the limit. After re-classing to join the 2026 recruiting class Branch III projects as a top 10 pick in the 2027 NBA Draft.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

likely lottery pick in the 2027 NBA Draft or 2028 NBA Draft

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2027 SF Rankings

1. Tyran Stokes – 6-7 – Kansas
2. Bruce Branch – 6-7 – BYU
3. Stefan Joksimovic – 6-6 – Slovenia
4. Hugo Yimga Moukouri – 6-8 – France
5. Tounde Yessoufou – 6-6 – Baylor
6. Milon Momcilovic – 6-8 – Kentucky
7. Amari Allen – 6-8 – Alabama
8. Baba Oladotun – 6-10 – Maryland
9. Cheickh Niang – 6-7 – Italy (Senegal)
10. Christian Collins – 6-8 – USC
11. Klark Riethauser – 6-8 – Chalon (Switzerland)
12. Neoklis Avdalas – 6-9 – North Carolina (Greece)
13. Shelton Henderson – 6-6 – Miami
14. Anthony Thompson – 6-7 – Ohio State
15. Ivan Kharchenkov – 6-7 – Arizona (Germany)
16. Dwayne Aristode – 6-7 – Auburn (Netherlands)
17. Andrej Stojakovic – 6-7 – Illinois
18. Juke Harris – 6-8 – Tennessee
19. Pryce Sandfort – 6-7 – Nebraska
20. Nikolas Khamenia – 6-9 – UConn
21. Caleb Gaskins – 6-7 – Miami
22. Coen Carr – 6-7 – Michigan State
23. Oscar Wembanyama – 6-8 – France
24. Shon Abaev – 6-7 – Florida State
25. Jalen Haralson – 6-5 – Tennessee
26. Tajh Ariza – 6-10 – Oregon
27. Mouhamed Dioubate – 6-7 – Kentucky
28. Karter Knox – 6-5 – Louisville
29. Khani Rooths – 6-7 – Louisville
30. Jaylen Stewart – 6-7 – UConn
31. Paul Ater Maker Bol – 6-7 – Spain
32. Eric Dailey Jr. – 6-6 – UCLA
33. Mackenzie Mgbako – 6-8 – Texas A&M
34. Kwame Evans Jr. – 6-9 – Villanova
35. Ian Jackson – 6-5 – St. John’s
36. Dominique Diomande – 6-6 – Pittsburgh (Ivory Coast)
37. Elyjah Freeman – 6-8 – Auburn
38. London Jemison – 6-8 – Alabama
39. Tyrone Riley – 6-6 – Oregon
40. Elijah Williams – 6-5 – Baylor
41. Kiyan Anthony – 6-5 – Syracuse
42. Jake Wilkins – 6-9 – Cal
43. Alex Constanza – 6-8 – Georgetown
44. Qayden Samuels – 6-5 – Forestville, MD
45. Junior Elouma – 6-7- France
46. Hamad Mousa – 6-8 – Cal Poly (Qatar)
47. Berke Buyuktuncel – 6-9 – Nebraska (Turkey)
48. Josiah Moseley – 6-7 – Texas Tech
49. Sebastian Rancik – 6-9 – Florida State (Slovakia)
50. Tyler Harris – 6-8 – Vanderbilt
51. Damarius Owens – 6-7 – Marquette
52. Bryson Tucker – 6-6 – Washington
53. Kaleb Banks – 6-8- DePaul
54. Declan Duru – 6-8 – Texas (Germany)
55. Kanon Catchings – 6-8 – Georgia
56. Roman Siulepa – 6-5 – Pittsburgh (Australia)
57. Samis Calderon – 6-7 – Kansas (Brazil)
58. Hudson Greer – 6-6 – Creighton
59. Chase McCarty – 6-6 – Houston
60. Jordan Burks – 6-9 – Georgetown
61. Marquise Rice – 6-5 – NC State
62. TJ Power – 6-8 – Virginia
63. Efeosa Oliogu – 6-6 – Butler (Toronto, Canada)
64. Rakease Passmore – 6-5 – Maryland
65. Darrion Sutton – 6-9 – Georgia Tech
66. Modou Fall Thiam – 6-5 – Senegal