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NBA/2026 Draft/Richie Saunders

Richie Saunders

SG · BYU · Sr

SG
SGBYUDay 2 Value
Overall
#44
Projected
Round 2
Height
6'5"
Weight
204.8 lbs
Age
25
NBA Comparison: Joe Ingles

Combine Measurements + Testing

Pre-combine scouting measurables

All measurements taken without shoes (NBA combine convention).

Anthropometric Measurements

Height
6'5"
Weight
204.8 lbs
Wingspan
6'8.75"
Standing Reach
8'6.5"
Wing→Height Ratio
1.049
1.06+ is elite
Hand Length
8.50"
Hand Width
10.25"

Captured May 28, 2026.

Overview

Skilled, two-way wing who was having a breakout senior season at BYU before tearing his ACL on February 14, 2026. Before the injury, Saunders averaged 18.8 PPG, 6.0 RPG, and 1.8 SPG while shooting 48.9% FG and 37.6% from three. His 6'5" frame with 6'8" wingspan and elite efficiency made him a potential late first-round pick before the devastating injury.

Strengths

+Elite pre-injury production — 18.8 PPG, 48.9% FG, 37.6% from three
+Strong two-way player — 1.8 SPG
+Good rebounder from the wing — 6.0 RPG
+6'8" wingspan provides defensive versatility
+Reliable free throw shooter — 81.7% FT

Weaknesses

-Tore ACL on 2/14/2026 — major injury concern
-Age concern at approximately 25 years old
-Athletic limitations against top-tier wings even pre-injury
-Recovery timeline pushes back NBA debut

College Stats

SeasonSchoolGPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3P%FT%
2025-26BYU2433.018.86.02.21.8—48.937.681.7
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