Jaylin Stewart
Updated on 12/16/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 210
College: Connecticut
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 2/6/2005
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent shooter
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate playmaker for his size
Decent defender
Solid athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Inconsistent long-range shooter
Struggles to consistently create his own shot
Can be too passive on offense
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can tend to be unfocused defensively
Doesn’t get enough playing time in games
Summary:
Jaylin Stewart is an athletic, high-motor forward that currently plays at UConn. He excels at making hustle plays on both ends of the floor, but he will need to improve his jump shot and get more playing time in games. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11-25-24 UConn-Memphis Game via College Basketball
YouTube’s Highlights of the 12-14-24 UConn-Gonzaga game via FOX Sports
Games Scouted:
2/11/25 Connecticut vs. Creighton
3/21/25 Connecticut vs. Oklahoma
12/9/25 Connecticut vs. Florida
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