2026 NBA Draft Scouting Report for Ryan Conwell

Only four players took more threes this year than Ryan Conwell, a potent shotmaker whose shooting stroke will give him an NBA opportunity.

He went from Xavier to a more talented Louisville team and still managed to increase his scoring production.

Conwell has some flaws tied to his positional size and lack of playmaking, but his signature strength may be strong enough for a special type of scoring role.

Ryan Conwell Highlights

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Essential Facts, Stats, Combine Measurements

College: Louisville | Position: SG | Age: 22 | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs | Wingspan: 6'7" | PPG: 18.8 | RPG: 4.8 | APG: 2.7 | BPG: 0.2 | SPG: 1.1 | FG%: 40.8 | 3PT%: 34.5 | FT%: 83.2

Realistic Pro Comparison: Chaz Lanier

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Ryan Conwell is similar to Chaz Lanier, who was drafted for his shotmaking.

These are shooters, but they're also microwave-scoring guards who specialize in putting the ball in the basket, whether it's off self-creation or off-ball shooting.

The inability to create for others limits their value and makes them relatively one-dimensional players.

Strengths

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Strength 1: Shooting

Conwell made 99 threes or more in three consecutive seasons. He's equally dangerous and decisive off the catch and dribble, showing convincing mechanics pulling up or shooting off screens.

Strength 2: Attacking

Conwell shot 56.4 percent on drives, showing enough ball-handling skill and strength for holding off defenders and finishing.

Weaknesses

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Weakness 1: Defensive upside

Conwell is not known as a disruptive defender and can struggle to contain quicker, more explosive guards. His defensive value relies more on positioning and effort than elite physical tools.

Weakness 2: Athleticism

While skilled and productive, Conwell lacks elite burst and vertical explosiveness. This may limit his ability to create separation and defend high-level athletes at the next level. He didn't have one dunk attempt all season.

Weakness 3: Playmaking upside

With good rhythm to his handle, he has the potential to look like a playmaking combo guard. But it's clearly not a strength or something teams can expect from him regularly. He's wired to score and will undoubtedly force coaches to play a true point guard next to him.