Ugonna Onyenso
Updated on 6/30/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 225
College: Virginia
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 9/25/2004
2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 40
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2026 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 53 by the Houston Rocket
(Rights traded to the Detroit Pistons)
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Adequate low post scorer
Solid rebounder
Fairly solid defender
Gifted shot blocker
Very good athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Must extend his shooting range
Too passive on offense
May be fairly raw offensively
Can be undisciplined defensively
Summary:
Ugonna Onyenso is a very athletic big man that has excelled as a rim protector in college basketball. He has really excelled as a rebounder and shot blocker in the minutes he’s been given. He will need to expand his skill set offensively, but his size, athleticism, and defensive skills makes him an intriguing second round prospect for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
Games Scouted:
12/4/22 Kentucky vs. Michigan
1/23/24 Kentucky vs. South Carolina
3/22/26 Virginia vs. Tennessee
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