Joseph Tugler

Draft Notes

Tugler is a big, burly, strong power forward who impacts both ends of the floor. He’s a junkyard dog type of player who does all the dirty work and has a big impact on the game, even if he’s not scoring the ball.

He’s a very active defender who can guard in space, hold his own in the post and protect the rim. He’s a bit undersized in terms of height but has a lot of strength and a massive 7-4 wingspan. He also gets off the floor well and can shut down the rim.

His activity shows up on offense with his high work rate, setting screens, diving to the rim and crashing the offensive glass. He has good touch around the rim and flashes some face-up ability.

Tugler runs the floor really well and is an overall mobile, active and impactful player who should start getting more draft attention.

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Draft Projection

possible second round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft

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2027 PF Rankings

1. Cameron Williams – 6-11 – Duke
2. Cameron Houindo – 6-8 – France
3. Thomas Haugh – 6-9 – Florida
4. JT Toppin – 6-9 – Texas Tech
5. David Mirkovic – 6-9 – Illinois (Montenegro)
6. Miikka Muurinen – 6-10 – Arkansas (Finland)
7. Tony Bryant – 6-9 – Missouri
8. Johann Grunloh – 6-10 – Virginia (Germany)
9. Sadiq White – 6-8 – Syracuse
10. Thijs De Ridder – 6-9 – Virginia (Belgium)
11. Joseph Tugler – 6-7 – Houston
12. Braden Huff – 6-10 – Gonzaga
13. Donnie Freeman – 6-9 – St. John’s
14. Taylor Bowen – 6-9 – Alabama
15. Aiden Sherrell – 6-11 – Indiana
16. Alexandros Samodurav – 6-11 – UNC (Greece)
17. Bassala Bagayoka – 6-10 – Mali
18. Jarin Stevenson – 6-10 – UNC
19. Brandon Garrison – 6-9 – Alabama
20. Baye Ndongo – 6-9 – Pittsburgh (Senegal)
21. Michael Nwoko – 6-9 – LSU
22. Bryson Tiller – 6-10 – Kansas
23. Michael Ruzic – 6-9 – Croatia
24. Noa Kouakou – 6-10 – France
25. Hugo Facorat – 6-10 – France
26. Mohamed Diakite – 6-10 – France
27. Dominykas Daubaris – 6-9 – Lithuania
28. Ousmane N’Diaye – 6-11 – Senegal
29. Jonas Boulefaa – 6-9 – France
30. Zacharie Perrin – 6-10 – France
31. Jahel Trefle – 6-9 – France
32. Ruben Prey – 6-11 – St John’s
33. Omaha Biliew – 6-7 – Grand Canyon
34. Jackson McAndrew – 6-9 – Creighton
35. Niko Bundalo – 6-9 – Ole Miss
36. Bangot Dak – 6-11 – Colorado
37. Moustapha Diop – 6-10 – Georgia Tech
38. Andrija Jelavic – 6-11 – Ohio State (Croatia)
39. Maikcol Perez – 6-8 – Baylor (Italy)
40. Jacob Cofie – 6-10 – USC
41. Jayden Williams – 6-9 – OTE (Snellville, GA)
42. James Brown – 6-8 – UNC
43. Chris Nwuli – 6-7 – Las Vegas, NV
44. Alvaro Folguerias – 6-9 – Louisville (Spain)
45. RJ Jones – 6-7 – Virginia Tech
46. A.J. Casey – 6-8 – Miami