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NBA/2026 Draft/Bennett Stirtz

Bennett Stirtz

PG · Iowa · Sr

PG
PGIowa1st Round Talent
Overall
#22
Projected
Round 1
Height
6'2.5"
Weight
186.2 lbs
Age
22
NBA Comparison: Malcolm Brogdon

Combine Measurements + Testing

Pre-combine scouting measurables

All measurements taken without shoes (NBA combine convention).

Anthropometric Measurements

Height
6'2.5"
Weight
186.2 lbs
Wingspan
6'6"
Standing Reach
8'2.5"
Wing→Height Ratio
1.047
1.06+ is elite
Hand Length
8.50"
Hand Width
9.75"

Athletic Testing

Max Vertical
37.5"
Approach jump
Standing Vertical
30.5"
No approach
Lane Agility
11.25s
Lower is better
Mod Lane Agility
2.91s
Shuttle variant
3/4 Court Sprint
3.17s
Lower is better

Captured May 28, 2026.

Overview

Experienced 5th-year guard who transferred from Northwest Missouri State to Drake to Iowa. Stirtz led the country in percent minutes played, averaging 19.2 PPG and 5.7 APG with elite shooting (39.5% from three, 49.8% FG). His maturity and consistency make him one of the safest picks in the draft.

Strengths

+19.2 PPG and 5.7 APG — elite production
+Elite three-point shooting — 39.5% on volume
+Led country in percent minutes played
+Strong defensive activity — 2.1 SPG

Weaknesses

-Age concern at 22 years old (5th year senior)
-Average athletic profile limits upside
-Non-traditional path raises development ceiling questions

College Stats

SeasonSchoolGPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3P%FT%
2025-26Iowa3337.019.24.35.72.1—49.839.5—
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