Tristan da Silva
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 220
College: Colorado
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 5/15/2001
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 21
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2024 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 18 by the Orlando Magic
Pros:
Solid shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker
Decent defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be streaky with his jump shot
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can have lapses defensively
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Tristan da Silva is an agile, skilled combo forward that can shoot and score the basketball. He played well at Colorado, especially in the last two seasons, where he put his versatility on full display. He’ll need to improve his rebounding, but da Silva’s ability to make shots and defensive skills combined with his size and above average athletic gifts could enable him to go in the late first to the second round range in the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/9/23 Colorado vs. UCLA game via Pac-12 Networks
Games Scouted:
11/21/23 Colorado vs. Florida State
1/18/24 Colorado vs. Oregon
3/20/24 Colorado vs. Boise State
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