Bennett Stirtz
Created on 2/27/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 180
College: Iowa
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 10/3/2003
2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 24
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2026 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick16 by the Memphis Grizzlies
(Rights traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder)
Pros:
Fairly solid shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Good playmaker
Adequate rebounder for his size
Adequate defender that can get steals
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can display spotty shot selection
Struggles to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete
Limited experience against top competition
Summary:
Bennett Stirtz is a skilled point guard that played at Drake, before transferring to Iowa. He can shoot and pass the basketball and had a very good collegiate career. Currently, he projects to go in the late first to the second round range for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/22/24 Drake-Florida Atlantic Game via College Basketball
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