Tyler Nickel 2026 NBA Draft Profile: Everything you need to know about Knicks' second-round pick

TheTyler Nickel 2026 NBA Draft Profile: Knicks traded down in the second round before eventually selecting Vanderbilt forward Tyler Nickel with the No. 47 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft…

By The Numbers

Height: 6-foot-8
Weight: 217 pounds
2025 Stats: 13.5 points (43%/40% from three), 3.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists in 36 games (30.6 minutes)

Prospect Overview

NBA.com:Nickel is a movement shooter, comfortable launching off pindowns, flares and curls without needing to gather. He reads the floor and relocates constantly. He has the frame to hold up on the wing, and his physicality lets him absorb contact through screens. Other offensive positives include playing within himself, keeping the ball moving and avoiding mistakes. The tools to grow defensively are there, and he competes on every possession.

Bleacher Report: Nickel’s shooting ability is the foundation of his NBA appeal. He connected on 40.0 percent of his three-point attempts while also shooting 84.7 percent from the free-throw line….he’s a good movement shooter who understands how to create opportunities without the ball. He relocates effectively, uses screens well and consistently finds open space along the perimeter.

NBA Comparison

NBA.com: Duncan Robinson, Sam Hauser and Max Strus