Tobi Lawal
Created on 5/6/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 215
College: Virginia Tech
Classification: Senior
Country: England
Birthdate: 5/1/2003
2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 58
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2026 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 48 by the Dallas Mavericks
Pros:
Fairly solid low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Good rebounder
Adequate defender
Very good athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
May lack an elite first step off the dribble
Can struggle to protect the basketball
Can have lapses defensively
Summary:
Tobi Lawal is a very athletic, energetic combo forward that played at Virginia Tech. He is a high-motor player that excels at making hustle plays on both ends of the floor, but he will need to improve his jump shot. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 2/7/26 Virginia Tech-NC State via ACC Digital Network
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