Messi Yangala

Draft Notes

A really active and talented big wing who is just scratching the surface of his potential.

Is an excellent cutter, finisher and open court athlete.

Has good shooting form and shows plenty of promise as a spot up shooter.

Is a very active and impactful defender who can defend all over the court. Has quick hands and good instincts in the passing lanes.

Has a great looking frame and NBA level tools. The upside is there and it’ll be fun to watch how he develops.

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Draft Projection

possible first round pick in the 2028 NBA Draft or 2029 NBA Draft

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2028 SF Rankings

1. Asa Montgomery – 6-7 – Powder Springs, GA
2. A.J. Williams – 6-7 – Hampton, GA
3. Fabian Kayser – 6-8 – Real Madrid (Germany)
4. Messi Yangala – 6-8 – France
5. Abdou Toure – 6-6 – Arkansas
6. Lucas Morillo – 6-7 – Illinois
7. Egor Amosov – 6-6 – Real Madrid (Russia)
8. Stefan Vaaks – 6-7 – Illinois (Estonia)
9. Jordan Scott – 6-7 – Michigan State
10. Miles Simpson – 6-5 – Saint Louis, MO
11. Mathias Vazquez – 6-8 – Brazil
12. Howard Williams – 6-6 – Arizona State
13. Sebastian Wilkins – 6-8 – Duke
14. CJ Ingram – 6-6 – Florida
15. Boyuan Zhang – 6-8 – China
16. Chris Washington Jr. – 6-8 – Gainsville, FL
17. Mookie Cook – 6-5 – San Francisco
18. Naasir Cunningham – 6-7 – UNLV
19. Tyler Betsey – 6-8 – Cincinnati
20. Gavin Griffiths – 6-7 – Nebraska
21. Jayden Nicholson – 6-4 – St. Louis, MO
22. Bryce James – 6-6 – Arizona
23. Javonte Taylor – 6-8 – UCF
24. Ace Flagg – 6-7 – Maine
25. TJ Crumble – 6-7 – Cleveland, OH
26. Jahki Howard – 6-6 – Utah
27. Jason Asemota – 6-8 – Baylor
28. Ravyon Griffith – 6-6 – Cincinnati
29. Sir Mohammed – 6-6 – Notre Dame
30. Jamier Jones – 6-6 – Providence
31. Jalen Montonati – 6-7 – Owasso, OK
32. Dallas Thomas – 6-8 – Clemson
33. Jermaine O’Neal Jr. – 6-6 – SMU