Stephon Castle FULL UCONN Season Highlights | Big East ROY | 11.1 PPG 2.9 APG 47.2 FG%

Pre-Draft Analysis
Strengths: Castle has excellent size and length with budding versatility on both ends of the floor. His competitiveness and unselfishness made him a key cog in UConn's NCAA championship run and give him a high floor at the next level.
Weaknesses: He shot just 27% from beyond the arc last season, and his mechanics leave much to be desired, especially when shooting off the dribble. Castle's ability to space the floor will be a swing skill for him in the NBA.
The verdict: Castle often was tasked with guarding the opposing team's best scorer, and the game seemed to slow down for him as the season wore on. He was able to pick and choose his spots on a talented roster. While he checks a lot of boxes, his ability to turn the corner as a shooter and overall scorer will play a big role in how he's evaluated long term. -- Jonathan Givony
#spurs

[@bballer191]

Future San Antonio Spur with the 4th Overall Pick. 💯

[@SpursHype]

I hope so! Holland @ 8 and we are cooking!

[@sirstevenbush938]

2 none shooters no castle or reed at 4 tidjane at 8

[@shakiemjeanjoseph428]

Correct ✅

[@DVsWrld]

@ He already Knew

[@keshongriffin31]

You called it!

[@essj3334]

Look forward to see him playing with Wemby at San Antonio

[@mtj3314]

I’m sure he studies a’lot of Jimmy Butler’s film. Very smooth game

[@divad23]

First time I've seen him and I thought the same thing. Jimmy Butler!

[@bballer191]

There's definitely some similarities in terms of their build and defensive ability, but Jimmy is more athletic and plays at a faster pace than Castle does. Neither could shoot the 3 in college so hopefully Castle develops into a plus shooter like Jimmy has, but that will likely take some time as Castle is nowhere close to being a good outside shooter right now.

[@johnk4232]

Reminds me of Jrue

[@rate]

@@bballer191 if he goes to the spurs hes definitely going to have a good shot

[@chuckterrell2643]

I was thinking the same thing

[@boston1283]

As a UConn fan spurs fan he is the real deal take care of our boy 🫡

[@elijahmartinez99]

Can he shoot? Clips look like other teams would let him take 3s

[@dm1ze]

@@elijahmartinez99 right now, he's not great. But he shot 76% from the FT line and that usually is good predictor of 3pt shooting. He will get to 35% or better from 3 sooner rather than later.

[@lawsofhumannature2049]

0:36 OMFG this dude is a beast, NBA all day

[@jhonjaundadon414]

Naw FR

[@yungtanna1]

Exact point where I said my goodness he’s different.😳 glad we all peeped 0:36

[@jessicaschneller4918]

His Defense is miles ahead of his Offense too, big two way potential. Jimmy Butler/Bruce Brown

[@RLeo-dj8ft]

Welcome to San Antonio!

[@carlbennett2479]

Good call lol

[@aaronmadrigal3337]

Spins like Tony and does the Euro like Manu💪

[@S2k_GRsti]

Go Spurs Go

[@jacobrobinson382]

Future Spur

[@KillaCreed42]

Recent reports suggest you're likely right!

[@shakiemjeanjoseph428]

Correct

[@joseolvera9287]

Stephon Castle to the San Antonio Spurs! 🔥🎉

[@gregorywilson2124]

This Kid looks really good. Maybe Pops sees something others don’t.

[@reubenahn8020]

Guy’s gonna be an impactful NBA player for sure

[@valis14]

Some guys are high flyers, other guys are finesse players, other guys are silky shooters-Castle is just a beast from a physicality standpoint, beating and backing guys down to get to his spots with patience and tenacity. He’ll explode for some physical plays but it’s that patience to get to his spots and his willingness to mix it up for offensive rebounds and put backs shows me why he’s going to be very successful in the NBA. Already plays like a vet, has that calmness to him. Castle will get to the foul line a lot too and become borderline invaluable in clutch situations when the game is on the line-on both sides of the ball. The put back layup there to go up 1, forcing a miss against some team’s best wing scorer on a last shot in a final possession to seal a win. That’s what Castle’s going to bring to the Spurs in the NBA-a winner who can help them get back to their dynastic ways.

[@kelefane6233]

Spurs!

[@shakiemjeanjoseph428]

Correct

[@ninerempire3398]

Looks like a perfect fit next to wemby

[@shakiemjeanjoseph428]

It will be

[@KalelaChannel]

Style-wise, he reminds me so much of Donavan Mitchell. A little of Norman Powell too. He can't shoot like them though. Anyway, this kid is really strong. I can see him bully players his size in the NBA.

[@leonj301]

They got him Go Spurs Go !!!!!

[@jessesanchez9893]

Welcome to Wembytonio, TX with #4 pick.. I'll hit u up on draft day bro! 👍

[@MarquisVegan]

Good call my guy. 💯

[@johnragica1723]

Plays really smooth so a good thing as will not be an injury prone

[@irepJamGoonz]

Remind me of Baron Davis n should focus on running point

[@trEb635]

Future spurs castle good defense then back to back champ champ

[@johnragica1723]

This draft class is deep. Hopefully spurs pick Castle, Reed or Dillingham at 4th pick and get one bigman back up for Wemby who plays like Aaron Gordon at 8th pick or in round 2.

[@vFrosty2K]

We almost got castle and rob 😢

[@coachtimmeh6826]

Spurs going to have back to back ROTYs after Castle wins.

[@Travreviews]

Uhhhhh I doubt it lol he’s good but why would he be ROTY when he can barely shoot?

[@rate]

easily ROTY

[@Goldybrickcity]

He is like Charles Barkley as a point guard 💯

[@Faith12Man]

Very Impressive skillful Young king, hope he stays on Uconn

[@slicks1175]

He’ll be a top 10 pick this year

[@slicks1175]

Plays similar to Jimmy. Better shooter, more explosive athlete, kid is a 2 way dog!

[@showstopper2023]

Tyrese Maxey

[@slicks1175]

@@bballer191 Castle is definitely the more explosive athlete especially at this age lol Jimmy played 3 years in college, Castle is much better than he was at this stage. Jimmy is like a 32% career 3pt shooter on less than 3 attempts per game. Lol Castle will more than likely develop a more consistent shot. Obviously it’s all projections since he hasn’t played in the league, but he has higher upside than Jimmy coming out without a doubt.

[@ayeluheric]

Yea this is something new. He has more of a pace to his game I feel like he could develop into a SGA prototype as well with a lot of Jimmy. I was impressed on his willingness to always give the ball Up when it’s open. I’m sure Pop loved that

[@dannyfuego8665]

Who’s here after the 2024 draft 🎉🙏 #letsgospurs

[@diegobee2003]

GSG!!

[@supremo8199]

Spurs

[@goodhair420]

Hope so who else would u want them to get?

[@cartishooter7150]

What is his player comparison⁉️

[@shakiemjeanjoseph428]

SAN ANTONIO SPURS AT #4 OVERALL ⚫️⚪️🐂🤠🤟

[@garyleroy91]

The Spurs are playing chess because our new rook is a Castle #GoSpursGo

[@showstopper2023]

Tyrese Maxey… Jimmy Butler can’t pat the rock like that.

[@jonblaze2091]

Smooth like George Gervin please work on that jump shot

[@reesejawn3708]

Spurs baby.

[@liquidsoftpc]

*wemby + castle + holland. . san antonio's future looks bright*

[@alainluajr]

SC x Wemby 🔥🔥🔥

[@thriftytraveler2001]

Rockets can sure use him. Solid Combo Guard

[@Frederico_El_Padrino]

Lol... he'll be gone by then.

[@donsteez4]

rockets need guards that can shoot he cant shoot

[@louietha1495]

​@@donsteez4j Green replacement

[@donsteez4]

@@louietha1495 rockets not replacing green

[@Kevin-wr5lj]

Damn he's cracked 😂

[@mzzanne5885]

plays ALOT like jimmy butler

[@maypagasaangbayan1281]

He is like a bigger and more defense-focused Ja Morant. This will make Keldon Johnson expendable. KJ will make more money elsewhere. If Spurs get Cooper Flagg next year, they will rule the NBA for the next 10 years.

[@paulinoeugenia2660]

GSG 🎉

[@Zmac30000]

Need Jamal Shead & L.J. Cryer

[@Zmac30000]

Need Mark Sears too

[@mackman88]

Hornets select.....

[@bigjacobawesomer4651]

Please do Jamal Shead 👍

[@Ashlesh7]

ok raptor nation, we'll pick him

[@DavidLopez-ro6bj]

Lol thanks for the #8 pick

[@sportgeek2028]

Top 10

[@trill711]

Top 5

[@bballer191]

@@trill711 Top 4. Castle will be a Spur. 💯

[@sportgeek2028]

@@bballer191you was right

[@DM-bn6bf]

Wizard

[@bballer191]

Nah y'all are taking Risacher. Castle's a Spur.

[@sebastianballestero4873]

BKN packs Mikal to select him at 3, S.Castle/C.Thomas/J.Wilson/N.Clowney/N.Claxton

[@rayjaneindoha6268]

He moves like Jimmy Butler.

[@vasniivy]

is there a single clip of him shooting lmaoo

[@sportgeek2028]

Pro

[@jermaineknowles87]

Bro got hops

[@jeffyjeffable]

GO SPURS GO

[@derrickshelley4059]

I don't see the PG in him... Solid player tho.

[@Glassjoe108]

Just like Ja

[@martymurphyii1595]

No 😂

[@natureRelaxing988]

Future Toronto Raptors

[@DavidLopez-ro6bj]

Iol

[@raizen4271]

So i know now, why krispy flakee is so angry that san antonio got this kid and not detroit😅

[@GoofyFootersRule]

P-r-o status

[@jordanlove4717]

Uconn will have two players go in the first round

[@saylessdee8800]

In the Top 10

[@Thehooprealm-iG]

not a PG

[@sportgeek2028]

Jimmy butler

[@Charmguitar]

Ja Morant-esque

[@Alilmis0]

looks like Dante Exum