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Bryce Hopkins
PF · St. John's · 6'7" · age 23 · Developmental
2026 DRAFT PROSPECTA physical scoring forward and rebounder
Denver Nuggets
Drafted No. 49 · proj. 54–28
A bruising, productive forward who scores through contact and rebounds. A tweener role player whose health and shot will decide the fit.
Proj. pick #57Range 50–60Comp P.J. Tucker (scoring lean)
Strengths
- Physical interior scoring
- Strong rebounding for his size
- Toughness and motor
Top concern
Coming off injury with a shaky jumper
Draft grade — a pre-NBA scouting projection from the curated Big Board, graded against the draft class. It is not an NBA rating; an NBA rating appears once he plays a qualifying NBA season.