Height
7'1"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
28
College
Virginia
Experience
4 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 166 | 9.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 47.0% | 35.0% | 82.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 9.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs PHI | L 94-105 | 24 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3-9 | 2-8 | -13 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$8.0M
Guaranteed
$5.0M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Performance Analysis
Jay Huff earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 166 games, Jay is contributing 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in his role. Jay's strongest area is FG% at 47.0, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.3 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Jay ranks 93rd.
Current Sentiment
Jay Huff sits in that comfortable middle ground where fans appreciate his energy without expecting miracles from a minimum-salary center. The modest positive buzz around Huff stems primarily from his surprising athleticism for a 7-footer and his ironman durability streak, which has made him a reliable depth piece during Indiana's inconsistent season. Social media celebrates his occasional poster dunks and defensive highlights, while beat writers consistently praise his professionalism and availability — rare commodities for end-of-bench players. The disconnect between his C+ sentiment and underwhelming production on the court reflects how low expectations can work in a player's favor; fans judge him against other third-string centers rather than legitimate NBA starters. For Huff to elevate his standing beyond "solid locker room guy," he'd need to show meaningful improvement as a rim protector or develop any semblance of offensive consistency beyond dunking in traffic. Right now, public opinion views him as exactly what he is: a serviceable backup who won't lose games but won't win them either, earning respect through effort and availability rather than impact.
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