Amani Lyles

Created on 5/31/26.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 235
College: Akron
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: Unknown

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Decent shooter
Can post up smaller players
Adequate playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder

Cons:

Can be too passive on offense
Can have lapses defensively
Not an elite athlete
Limited experience against top competition

Summary:

Amani Lyles is a skilled forward that recently played at Miami (Ohio) in college basketball. He can score the basketball in a variety of ways, but he’ll need to show NBA teams that he can guard upper-echelon opponents in games. He had a very good senior season, and he could project into a 3 and D role in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/3/26 Akron-Miami (OH) Game via GetSomeMACtion

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