Much like the 2018 class, international prospects are lightly represented in the first-round discussion. Samanic is one of the few on that list, spending the past two seasons with Barcelona’s second team.
A skilled stretch-four, Samanic should garner plenty of interest at the next level. He’s a fluid shooter with decent quickness for his size, attacking in straight-line drives and using his 6-foot-10 frame to shoot over defenders.
He’s also an adept passer, showing plus vision and playing an unselfish brand of basketball. He can get turnover-prone at times, but that should improve as he adds muscle and learns under an NBA coaching staff.
Until he adds strength, Samanic will be a negative on the defensive end. His versatility and athleticism at the four spot, though, could make him a valuable switch-friendly big down the line. He checks a lot of boxes in the modern NBA and has room to move up these rankings.