It’s time to close out the Big East with a look at five potential draft risers and sleepers from the wing spot to be ahead of the curve on for this draft class. We’ll get started with a prospect out of Creighton who boasts one of my favorite pairings: size and shooting.
Jackson McAndrew | Junior | 6’10” | 230 | Creighton
2025-2026 Stats: 6.8 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 0.5 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.2 BPG in 20.5 MPG (4 G)
2025-2026 Shooting Splits: 31/28.6/50
The Pitch
The pairing of size and shooting is a combination that I’m always willing to bet on, and that’s absolutely Jackson McAndrew.
Listed at 6’10” and 230 pounds with a quick release, McAndrew is a reputable big wing marksman who operates as a stretch four. He offers shooting versatility with his standstill and movement threes alongside being a capable closeout attacker. Adding to his off-ball prowess, he’ll run the floor in transition for threes and rim-scoring chances, and has shown glimpses of being a timely cutter.
After an inspiring freshman season that saw McAndrew average 7.8 PPG and 4.4 RPG on 35.4% shooting from deep, his sophomore season was quickly derailed after four games due to a foot injury. Now healthy, he’s back in a prime position to establish himself on the draft scene.
Questions to Monitor
Are there any lingering issues with his foot?
Is he too limited of an athlete? McAndrew is tall, long, and mobile, but isn’t explosive or particularly quick laterally.
The three-point shooting is his NBA-carrying skill, but can he add to the rest of his game?
Miles Byrd | Grad Student | 6’6” | 200 pounds | Providence
2025-2026 Stats: 10.4 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.9 SPG, 1.2 BPG in 28 MPG (33 G)
2025-2026 Shooting Splits: 40.5/30.8/79.5
The Pitch
Miles Byrd is no stranger to the draft spotlight. When it comes to defensive playmaking (3.1 stocks per game), there are few better than the long (6’10” wingspan) and rangy San Diego State transfer. Even with his tendency to gamble, his ability to disrupt offenses and generate defensive events via his instincts, length, timing, and motor both on and off the ball can be game-changing.
Offensively, Byrd has a solid ancillary skill set to believe in. He has the ball skills and athleticism to slash for scores, the athleticism and length to be a reliable playfinisher, and the connective passing in the halfcourt and transition to keep the offense flowing.
Questions to Monitor
Will the three-point shooting finally come around? Despite the blend of touch indicators (career 81% free-throw shooter, floater/runner glimpses) and multiple-level shotmaking ability, Byrd is still a 30% career three-point shooter on 400 total attempts.
Could some of his tendency to gamble defensively be corrected without losing too much of his stellar event creation?
How projectable is his lean 6’6” frame?
Vyctorius Miller | Junior | 6’5 | 190 pounds | Georgetown
2025-2026 Stats: 10.8 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.2 BPG in 25.6 MPG (32 G)
2025-2026 Shooting Splits: 41/8/37.5/85.7
The Pitch
Vyctorius Miller is an aggressive, scoring-minded wing that combines a fluid handle and smooth footwork to get his scoring spots as a multi-level shotmaker. He isn’t shy about taking and making tough shots either. Miller’s mix of shotmaking versatility and pure shooting (37.5% from three on 3.8 3PA, 85% free-throw shooter on 3.3 FTA) with his ball skills is the foundation of his offensive game. His length and competitiveness are two tools that point to some defensive upside. When he’s engaged, there are moments at the point of attack and in passing lanes that are intriguing.
At Georgetown, Miller has a tremendous opportunity to grow his game and build sleeper buzz. The Hoyas will need Miller’s scoring chops, floor spacing, and defensive tools. Alongside Jaland Lowe, Miller’s production will dictate Georgetown’s success.
Questions to Monitor
Is his best NBA role as a bench scorer?
Can he continue to tap into his defensive tools?
Can he develop into a reliable ball screen operator?
Ruben Dominguez | Senior | 6’6 | 214 pounds | Xavier
2025-2026 Stats: 10.2 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 1.4 APG, 0.4 SPG, 0.1 BPG in 23.4 MPG (34 G)
2025-2026 Shooting Splits: 40.7/40/87.1
The Pitch
In his lone season at Texas A&M, Ruben Dominguez was simply one of the best shooters in the entire country. Per Synergy, at 6’6”, Dominguez drained 40% of his threes, including 58.5% on unguarded catch-and-shoot threes (51 3PA), 45.8% on transition threes (48 3PA), 47.6% on off-the-dribble threes (21 3PA), and 57.9% on hand-off threes (19 3PA). This is an NBA-caliber shooter with adequate size who’s already playing a very similar role that he would in the NBA as an off-ball shooter and floor spacer. Dominguez is set to thrive playing off Chance Westry’s creation ability at Xavier.
Questions to Monitor
Can he be a reliable closeout attacker for scoring and playmaking opportunities?
Can he impact winning when the shot isn’t falling?
Can he hold up defensively?
Matt Hodge | Redshirt Sophomore | 6’8” | 220 pounds | Villanova
2025-2026 Stats: 9.2 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 0.7 APG, 0.4 SPG, 0.6 BPG in 27.6 MPG (29 G)
2025-2026 Shooting Splits: 45.2/36.8/65.2
The Pitch
Matt Hodge is equipped with the physical tools and foundational skill set to develop into an NBA 3-and-D wing.
It just takes one look at him to realize he won’t be out of place physically on an NBA floor. On top of NBA positional size, Hodge brings strength and length with broad shoulders and a mature frame-all qualities that he effectively leverages on both ends of the floor, featuring physical slashes, contact finishes, and the ability to guard multiple positions.
Hodge buried 36.8% of threes (4.7 3PA), including a blistering 45.6% on unguarded catch-and-shoot threes (57 3PA). Mostly a spot-up shooter, there are encouraging hints of movement shooting, especially in the pick-and-pop game. His shooting threat opens up closeout attacks and pairs nicely with his cutting feel.
Heading into this season, Hodge is recovering from ACL surgery on his right knee following a tear against St. John’s late last season. The expectation is to potentially see his return to games some time in January or shortly after. When he returns, he’ll no doubt be a sleeper to resume monitoring.
Questions to Monitor
How will he respond from ACL surgery? There could be a drop in athleticism and initial trust in his body. We probably won’t see a fully healthy and confident version of him this season.
Can he produce another solidifying three-point shooting sample? The mechanics are clean, compact, and repeatable, but another strong shooting season to back his one-year collegiate sample is crucial.
Is there any self-creation upside?