Somto Cyril
Updated on 3/20/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 246
College: Georgia
Classification: Sophomore
Country: Nigeria
Birthdate: 5/20/2005
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Fairly solid rebounder
Fairly solid defender
Very good shot blocker
Very good athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his face-up game
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Too passive on offense
Quite raw offensively
Summary:
Somto Cyril is a very athletic, high-motor big man that has played in the Overtime Elite. He projects to be a rim protector at the NBA level, but he will need to expand his skill set offensively. Currently, he is a second round prospect for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Nation of Blue’s Article on Cyril
ESPN’s 2024 Draft Rankings
Games Scouted:
10/20/22 City Reapers vs. California Basketball Club
1/28/25 Georgia vs. South Carolina
3/19/26 Georgia vs. Saint Louis
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