The Spurs have selected Arizona’s Carter Bryant using the 14th overall pick.
A 6’7″ combo forward, Bryant averaged 6.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.0 block in 37 appearances for Arizona in 2024/25 (19.3 minutes per game). Although he didn’t play a starring role for the Wildcats as a freshman, Bryant was a reliable outside shooter (.371 3PT%) and showed off intriguing defensive versatility.
Considered a potential late first-round pick earlier in the spring, Bryant had a strong pre-draft process, with The Athletic reporting in May that he had a “ton of juice when you talk to front offices.”
Boasting a 6’11.75″ wingspan and a 39.5″ vertical leap, Bryant will go to the Spurs hoping to fit in as a high-level role player. His ability to space the floor should complement the guard trio of De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper, as well as Jeremy Sochan, all of whom struggle to knock down threes to varying degrees.
The 19-year-old also offers a different look defensively than San Antonio’s other wings, namely Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson, who are both slightly undersized for their positions. As Bryant fills out his frame, he will offer the potential to slide between small and power forward, and should be able to guard three positions.
Bryant’s size and skill set should allow the Spurs to unlock a level of flexibility in rotations, and could make for an intriguing bench running mate with Harper to start their shared rookie seasons.
3 and D role playing forward very smart and safe pick from the Spurs.
Kasparas keeps sliding…
Such a steal at 14 imo. Spurs made out like bandits tonight.
Leonard 2.0. Later Sochan
The biggest mystery of the draft. The guy didnt even start. Let that sink in. AZ evidently had 5 better players… 😳
Yeah Devin Booker didnt start in college either.
Do the Spurs realize that they need help in the paint? Basically they need size?
Sure, size is a need. Based on who was available at 14 though, any of the big men left would have been a reach.
Bryant is a great value pick. High floor, low ceiling. Perfect 3 and D guy to either with the current roster, or post trade that cost them some of their wing depth.
Love this pick and the San Antonio Spurs do a great job drafting. Carter Bryant might not play much his rookie season but he has plenty upside!