Tyon Grant-Foster
Updated on 6/9/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 215
College: Gonzaga
Classification: Eighth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 3/5/2000
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Solid scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Tremendous free throw generator
Adequate playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder for his size
Good defender that can get steals and blocks
Gifted athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his outside shot
Can display spotty shot selection
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Missed nearly two full seasons due to health issues
Summary:
Tyon Grant-Foster is an athletic, energetic swingman that currently plays for Grand Canyon. He had a very good senior season for them, and he helped lead them to get to the 2024 NCAA Tournament. He struggled to consistently make shots at Kansas and bounced around before playing very well for Grand Canyon. He’ll need to show that he can consistently play well against upper-echelon opponents. Currently, he is a second round prospect for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Grand Canyon University Athletics’ Article on Grant-Foster Recovered from Heart Surgery
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/16/24 Grand Canyon-Texas-Arlington Game via Shaquille Bryant
Games Scouted:
3/22/21 Kansas vs. USC
11/14/24 Grand Canyon vs. Arizona State
1/2/26 Gonzaga vs. Seattle
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