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Prewiew: What Can the Raptors Realistically Expect from Allen Graves?

Following his selection with the 19th choice by Toronto in the 2026 NBA Draft, former Santa Clara forward Allen Graves enters the professional ranks without needing to shoulder franchise-player responsibilities. After a breakout collegiate campaign that brought him conference freshman and sixth man accolades alongside First Team honors, he brings floor-spacing ability, perimeter shooting, and multi-positional defense to the Canadian franchise.

Analysts project a modest rookie campaign centered on competing for a bench rotation spot and logging roughly ten to fifteen minutes nightly by converting perimeter opportunities and securing boards.

During his sole college season, Graves appeared in all 35 contests while posting averages of 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, complemented by strong shooting splits of 51.2 percent overall and 41.3 percent from beyond the arc. He also demonstrated resilience on a grander stage by tallying 17 points and seven rebounds against Kentucky during the NCAA Tournament.

Subsequent Summer League action provided further optimism as he recorded 16.8 points and 6.8 rebounds across four appearances, though transitioning those numbers to regular-season competition remains the primary challenge ahead.

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