Jeremy Sochan

The Spurs are among the toughest teams to gauge in the NBA. Sochan was the No. 9 pick in the 2022 draft and flashed moments of brilliance in his rookie season. After a lackluster start, Sochan averaged 13.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks across his final 32 games. His last eight games were even more intriguing -- 16.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.9 steals per game. However, you have to consider that the eight-game stretch included numerous injured/absent players during the Spurs' quest to tank for the No. 1 pick, which they achieved and selected Victor Wembanyama. Sochan himself also appeared in just 56 games, missing much of the end of the season due to a knee injury -- the seriousness of which may have been exaggerated for tanking purposes. Sochan should take steps forward as a sophomore, and he's a fit alongside Wembanyama, but if San Antonio is healthier and tries to win games throughout the whole year, the sophomore's usage may not be as high as optimists hope. Ultimately, he projects as a role player within the Spurs' offense. Sochan is a fine flier at the end of standard league drafts, but he's better suited for deeper formats.