Overview
- Toronto used its first-round selection on Allen Graves, a 6-foot-9 forward from Santa Clara who was chosen 19th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Graves averaged 11.8 points and 6.5 rebounds as a freshman and earned West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year and Sixth Man awards while shooting 41.3 percent from three.
- Moments after the pick, Graves posted on social media and told reporters he was excited by the Raptors’ family culture and a positive pre-draft visit with the coaching staff.
- Raptors executive vice president Bobby Webster described Graves as a ‘high-processor, two-way player’ who wins possessions on both ends but will need time to adjust to NBA pace and athleticism.
- Toronto values Graves’ steal rate, offensive rebounding and shooting as traits to develop, and the club will move on to the second round with the 50th pick as it continues to shape the roster.