Thijs De Ridder
Created on 6/1/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 215
Country: Belgium
Professional Team: Bilbao Basket
Classification: International ‘03
Birthdate: 1/31/2003
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Good shooter
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Not an elite ball handler
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Thijs de Ridder is skilled combo forward that can shoot and score the basketball. He has played and excelled in some of the toughest leagues from around the world. He may not be the flashiest player, but his jump shot could enable him to play in the NBA.
Note:
He went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, and then went to play for Virginia for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s 4/14/23 Highlights of the Port of Antwerp-Leeuwarden Game via BNXT League
Games Scouted:
4/2/25 Bilbao Basket vs. JDA Dijon Basket
3/22/26 Virginia vs. Tennessee
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