Allen Graves impresses NBA insiders during draft interviews
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
After the 2026 NBA Draft on June 25, Allen Graves stood out among first-round picks during interviews. ESPN's Brian Windhorst noted Graves' mature insights about his game, particularly his focus on improving his switching ability. Graves, a versatile 6-foot-9 forward, was selected No. 19 by the Toronto Raptors. He previously played at Santa Clara, where he was instrumental in helping the team reach the NCAA Tournament. The NBA Summer League will commence in roughly two weeks, providing Graves an opportunity to showcase his development.
- •Allen Graves was selected No. 19 by the Toronto Raptors.
- •Graves emphasized the need to improve his switching ability.
- •He averaged 11.8 points and 6.5 rebounds at Santa Clara.
- •The NBA Summer League starts in approximately two weeks.
- •Insiders will be watching for Graves’ adaptation to the pros.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — ’20 Going on 28′ — NBA Insider Reveals Which 2026 1st-Round Draft Pick ’Impressed’ Him Most in Interviews
"NBA insiders and some former players now working as analysts continued to pick the brains of prospects who became pros after Tuesday’s draft. In the case of one first-rounder, he quickly stood out during interviews for his mature responses.
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