Johann Gruenloh
Updated on 4/13/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 220
College: Virginia
Classification: Freshman
Country: Germany
Birthdate: 8/14/2005
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Fairly solid shooter
Adequate low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder
Good shot blocker
Above average athlete
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Needs to improve his low post game
Can be streaky with his jump shot
Can be too passive on offense
Struggles to guard quicker players
Must get stronger
Summary:
Johann Gruenloh is an athletic, energetic big man that played in Germany’s top league, the German BBL for SC Rasta Vechta before later enrolling to play at Virginia. He is a solid passing big man that can score on hustle plays and rebounds well, and he has excelled as a shooter and shot blocker last season. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 10/28/23 SC Rasta Vechta-Braunschweig Game via easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga
Games Scouted:
3/22/26 Virginia vs. Tennessee
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