Stephon Castle

Draft Notes

Castle is a big guard who is at his best with the ball in his hands and using his impressive array of moves to get into the lane to score or make plays for teammates. He’s a dynamic athlete with a quick first step, a lot of shake n bake and a great feel for knocking defenders off balance.

At 6-6 he’s got the size to play up and down the line-up. He’s a creator who can get his own offense and take over games when necessary. Has the ball on a string and can put together combinations of moves. Absorbs contact well and can power through defenders to finish in the lane.

His outside shot looks good but is not yet consistently accurate. He’ll likely become a solid 3pt shooter in time but still has work to do in this area of his game.

Is wired to score but has play-making skills too and plays with his head up. Plays an unselfish game, even while getting his own shots.

Can drive and finish with either hand.

Has a really good frame with broad shoulders and good length. Isn’t the most vertically explosive player but has great body control, chance of pace, deceleration and balance.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

lottery to mid round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft or 2025 NBA Draft

2024 SG Rankings

1. Ja’Kobe Walter – 6-5 – Baylor
2. Stephon Castle – 6-7 – UConn
3. D.J. Wagner – 6-3 – Kentucky
4. Riley Kugel – 6-5 – Florida
5. Wooga Poplar – 6-5 – Miami
6. Thierry Darlan – 6-6 – G League Ignite (Senegal)
7. Nikola Durišić – 6-8 – Serbia
8. Dalton Kneckt – 6-6 – Tennessee
9. Matthew Cleveland – 6-7 – Miami
10. LeBron James Jr. – 6-3 – USC
11. Judah Mintz – 6-4 – Syracuse
12. Matthew Murrell – 6-4 – Mississippi
13. Kevin McCullar Jr. – 6-6 – Kansas
14. Scotty Middleton – 6-6 – Ohio State
15. Antonio Reeves – 6-6 – Kentucky
16. Justin Moore – 6-4 – Villanova
17. JJ Starling – 6-4 – Syracuse
18. Johnell Davis – 6-4 – Florida Atlantic
19. Baylor Scheierman – 6-6- Creighton
20. Terrance Arceneaux – 6-6 – Houston
21. Caleb Love – 6-3 – Arizona
22. Will Richard – 6-5 – Florida
23. Harrison Ingram – 6-8 – UNC
24. Davonte Davis – 6-4 – Arkansas
25. Jamal Mashburn Jr. – 6-2 – New Mexico
26. Tamar Bates – 6-5 – Indiana
27. Allen Flanigan 6-6 – Mississippi
28. Adama Bal – 6-6 – Santa Clara (France)
29. Fedor Zugic – 6-6 – Montenegro
30. Dominick Harris – 6-4 – Loyola Marymount
31. Nimari Burnett – 6-3 – Alabama
32. Jayson Tchicamboud – 6-5 – France
33. Langston Love – 6-4 – Baylor
34. Jordan Longino – 6-7 – Villanova
35. Hunter Sallis – 6-4 – Wake Forest
36. Mikey Williams – 6-2 – Memphis
37. Kadary Richmond – 6-5 – Seton Hall
38. Adam Miller – 6-4 – LSU
39. Jalen Warley – 6-5 – Florida State