Who should the Philadelphia 76ers Draft?
- uk76ers
- May 29
- 8 min read
Another season in the books, another time to reflect, and unfortunately find ourselves ruing missed opportunities, pondering on perplexing trades, and asking ourselves the same question that has routinely come to the fore this time of the year for the last half a decade- 'Where do the Sixers go from here?'
After our embarrassing 4-0 crash-out at the hands of the New York Knicks the work has to be put in now in order to somehow create a team capable of legitimately competing. That process started with the sacking of former GM Daryl Morey, and the next step will be utilising our 22nd pick to its fullest capacity on the 24th June when the draft takes place in Brooklyn, New York.
Like last year, our PSI Members will have an opportunity to guess who we'll be picking in this years draft for their chance to win a prize! Last year admittedly was a much easier guess with the Sixers landing VJ Edgecombe with their 3rd pick whilst only Ace Bailey and Kon Knueppel being other potential candidates for Philly. This year however, it's anyone's guess who the Sixers will land on, so to help you decide who you think the Sixers will draft I've put together a scouting report on 13 potential targets for the Sixers.
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Chris Cenac Jr- University of Houston
Age: 19
Height: 6'11
Position: PF/C
9.5ppg, 7.9rpg, 0.7apg, 48.5FG%, 33.3 FG3%
Cenac is a high-upside NBA prospect with great size, athleticism, rim protection, rebounding, and defensive versatility, along with flashes of shooting and scoring ability. However, he still needs to improve his strength, consistency, decision-making, and overall offensive polish.
He could fit well with the Philadelphia 76ers because his athletic defense and potential floor spacing would complement Joel Embiid. The main concern is that he’s still raw and may need time to develop, which may not align perfectly with Philadelphia’s win-now timeline.
Dailyn Swain- Texas
Age: 20
Height: 6'7
Position: SG/SF
17.3ppg, 7.5rpg, 2.6apg, 54.2FG%, 34.4FG3%
Dailyn Swain is an athletic, versatile wing with strong defensive upside, rebounding ability, and energy in transition. He impacts games with his toughness and all-around play, but still needs to improve his shooting, half-court scoring, and offensive consistency.
His fit in Philly could be seamless due to his defense and athleticism complementing Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. However, his inconsistent shooting could create spacing concerns in Philadelphia’s offense.
Karim Lopez- New Zealand Breakers
Age: 19
Height: 6'9
Position SF/PF
11.9ppg, 6.1rpg, 2apg, 50.2FG%, 32.6FG3%
Karim Lopez brings a lot offensively as a forward who can score from the perimeter, create his own shot, and play with confidence against defenders. His shooting and overall scoring package would make him an interesting option for the Philadelphia 76ers, especially in a team where spacing is paramount. The biggest questions around him are on the defensive side and whether he can handle the physicality and consistency needed on a contender, but his offensive upside is definitely appealing.
Joshua Jefferson- Iowa State
Age: 23
Height 6'9
Position: SF/PF
16.4ppg, 7.4rpg, 4.8apg, 47.1FG%, 34.5FG3%
Joshua Jefferson is the type of versatile forward who does a little bit of everything — rebounding, defending multiple positions, handling the ball, and making smart plays offensively. His size and all-around game could make him a useful fit for the Philadelphia 76ers because he wouldn’t need a lot of touches to contribute next to Embiid, Maxey, VJ, or even PG. The main concern is that his shooting still isn’t fully reliable, which could affect spacing, but his versatility and high-energy style would still give Philadelphia value on both ends of the floor.
Koa Peat- Arizona
Age: 19
Height: 6'7
Position: PF/SF
14.1ppg, 5.6rpg, 2.6apg, 52.8FG%, 35FG3%
Koa Peat is a physical, high-energy forward who stands out for his strength, rebounding, and defensive versatility. He plays with a downhill style on offense, finishing around the rim and using his toughness to impact games even when his jumper isn’t falling.
For the Philadelphia 76ers, he makes sense as a long-term piece because he could bring much-needed athleticism and defensive versatility to a frontcourt that sometimes leans heavily on half-court scoring. His ability to guard multiple positions and play with effort would be valuable in different lineup combinations. The main hesitation is his shooting and offensive spacing, which are still developing and could limit how seamlessly he fits into modern NBA lineups early on.
Cameron Carr- Baylor
Age: 21
Height: 6'5
Position: SG/SF
18.9ppg, 5.8rpg, 2.6apg, 49.4FG%, 37.4FG3%
Cameron Carr is more of a smooth, skill-based wing who can score in a variety of ways rather than relying on pure athleticism. He’s comfortable operating from the perimeter, can create his own shot in spurts, and has enough size to play either wing spot depending on matchups.
From the perspective of the Philadelphia 76ers, he’s interesting because he brings some perimeter scoring and shot creation that can take pressure off a half-court-heavy offense. If he develops into a more consistent shooter and adds defensive strength, he could carve out a useful role in different lineups and spacing groups. Right now, though, the question is whether his defense and physicality are ready for playoff-level intensity, since those areas will decide how quickly he can earn real minutes.
Bennett Stirtz- Iowa
Age: 22
Height: 6'4
Position: PG
19.8ppg, 2.6rpg, 4.4apg, 47.7FG%, 35.8FG3%
Bennett Stirtz is a steady, decision-oriented guard who plays with a lot of control and feels comfortable running an offense. He’s more about making the right reads, managing pace, and knocking down open looks than trying to overwhelm defenders with athleticism.
For the Philadelphia 76ers, that kind of reliability could be useful in minutes where the offense needs structure rather than chaos. He could help stabilise second units by keeping the ball moving and minimizing mistakes. The limitation is clear though: he’ll need to prove he can hold up defensively against quicker, stronger NBA guards, and whether his scoring is enough to stay on the floor when games speed up.
Hannes Steinbach- Washington
Age: 20
Height: 6'10
Position: PF/C
18.5ppg, 11.8rpg, 1.6apg, 57.7FG%, 34FG3%
Hannes Steinbach is a developing big man whose game is built around size, interior finishing, and rebounding rather than perimeter skills. He operates mainly around the rim, setting screens, battling in the paint, and providing a physical presence on both ends.
If you imagine him in a Philadelphia 76ers environment, he projects more as a depth or development piece than an immediate contributor. The appeal is straightforward: size, effort, and traditional frontcourt play that can support a more skilled roster around him. The question is whether he can expand beyond that role—especially defensively in space and offensively outside the paint—because without added versatility, his impact at the NBA level could be fairly limited.
Christian Anderson- Texas Tech
Age: 20
Height: 6'2
Position: PG
18.5ppg, 3.6rpg, 7.4apg, 47.2FG%, 41.5FG3%
If the Sixers took Christian Anderson, it would probably be a swing on skill and feel over size and athletic upside. He’s one of the best shooters and pick-and-roll playmakers in the class, and Philly could really use another guard who can actually organize an offense when things bog down around Tyrese Maxey. Scouts keep bringing up how advanced his reads and pacing are for a 20-year-old. His downside is pretty obvious though: he’s small, thin, and there are real concerns about whether he can hold up defensively against bigger NBA guards or consistently get to the rim against elite athletes. For the Sixers specifically, it probably comes down to whether they want a polished offensive guard who can contribute quickly, or if they’d rather chase a bigger two-way wing with more physical upside. Anderson feels like the kind of pick that could look brilliant in three years if the shot creation translates, but there’s also a chance he ends up as more of a microwave bench scorer than a true long-term starter.
Ebuka Okorie- Stanford
Age: 19
Height: 6'2
Position: PG
23.2ppg, 3.6rpg, 3.6apg, 46.5FG%, 35.4FG3%
Ebuka Okorie would be more of a depth guard pick for the Sixers than a player they’d expect to impact games straight away. He’s quick, competitive defensively, and plays with a lot of confidence as a lead guard, especially in transition and attacking downhill. The attraction for Philly would probably be his energy and potential as a disruptive perimeter defender off the bench. The issue is that he’s still fairly unpolished offensively — the decision-making can be inconsistent, and there are questions about how well his scoring translates against NBA size and physicality. If the Sixers drafted him, it would feel more like a long-term upside bet than a move for immediate rotation help.
Henri Veesaar- North Carolina
Age: 22
Height: 6'11
Position: C
17ppg, 8.7rpg, 2.1apg, 60.8FG%, 42.6FG3%
Henri Veesaar would actually be a pretty interesting fit for the Sixers because he gives them something they don’t really have behind Joel Embiid — a mobile big who can pass, stretch the floor a bit, and keep the offense moving. At 7 feet tall, he’s skilled for his size and plays with a good feel for the game, which makes him the kind of center coaches usually trust quickly. The downside is that he’s still not especially physical and can get pushed around by stronger NBA bigs, so there’s a question about whether he can handle heavy minutes defensively right away. Still, if Philly wants a smart rotational center with some long-term upside instead of a raw project, Veesaar would make a lot of sense.
Allen Graves- Santa Clara
Age: 19
Height: 6'9
Position: PF
11.8ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.8apg, 51.2FG%, 41.3FG3%
Allen Graves would probably appeal to the Sixers because he looks like the type of modern role-playing forward every playoff team needs. He rebounds hard, plays with a lot of effort defensively, and doesn’t force offense, which could make him an easy fit. There’s also some intrigue with his floor-spacing potential and overall versatility. The question is whether he has enough offensive creation to become more than just a complementary piece at NBA level, because most of his value right now comes from energy, defense, and connective play rather than shot-making. For Philly, though, a dependable forward with size and a high motor could still be worth betting on.
Morez Johnson Jr- Michigan
Age: 20
Height: 6'9
Position: PF/C
13.1ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.2apg, 62.3FG%, 34.3FG3%
Morez Johnson would be a very different kind of pick for the Sixers compared to some of the skill-heavy prospects in this class. He’s basically all about physicality, rebounding, rim protection and energy right now. At around 6'9" with a strong frame and good athleticism, he plays bigger than his height and does a lot of dirty work that winning teams need from backup bigs. The appeal for Philly is obvious because they’ve struggled at times when Embiid sits, and Johnson could eventually become the type of center who changes games with effort alone. The offensive game is still limited though — he’s not someone you’re drafting for shooting or advanced shot creation — so his long-term value probably depends on how much polish he adds offensively. Even so, he feels like one of the safer bets in the class to at least carve out an NBA role because the motor and defensive tools are already there.
So who do you think the Sixers will pick?
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