Rafael Castro
Created on 5/12/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 220
College: George Washington
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 3/30/2003
2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 50
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent playmaker for his size
Good rebounder
Adept at collecting steals and blocks
Good athlete
Cons:
Must extend upon his shooting range
Needs to improve his face-up game
Can be too passive on offense
Can have lapses defensively
Limited experience against top competition
Summary:
Rafael Castro is an athletic, high motor big man that played at George Washington. He had a very good senior season. He excels at making hustle plays on both ends of the floor. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/28/26 George Washington-Saint Louis Game via Atlantic 10 Conference
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