Standing 6-foot-10, Luka Samanic is your prototypical stretch four. He’s already smooth along the perimeter, knocking down spot-up jumpers and creating his own shot in spurts. His offensive malleability will leave teams intrigued in an otherwise underwhelming international class.
Adding strength will be important to Samanic’s success on the defensive end. He has promising mobility, but lacks the core strength needed to handle stronger bigs in the interior or stronger wings off the drive.
A definite project, there’s a chance Samanic takes a season or two longer overseas before joining his NBA franchise. Even if that’s the case, however, his offensive game fits the direction basketball is heading. He’s one of only two international prospects in the top 30.