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The 2026 NBA draft is inching closer, and Washington‘s Hannes Steinbach is one of the more fascinating names to emerge from the list of NBA hopefuls.
While schools like Duke and North Carolina always see players go in the first round, it’s special to have a Washington player making the cut.
In a mock out on Saturday, May 23, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report names his projections for the upcoming draft. He has the Washington product going at No. 15 to the Chicago Bulls.
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“Chicago’s effort to grow bigger, stronger and more physical this summer would be furthered with this selection,” he states. “Steinbach absolutely aced the measuring-tape tests at the Combine, showing the right size-length combo (6’10” barefoot with a 7’2″ wingspan) and added bulk (248 pounds, up from 220 at the start of the college season).”
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 11: Hannes Steinbach #6 of the Washington Huskies drives to the basket against Ezra Ausar #2 of the USC Trojans in the first half during the second round of the 2026 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Steinbach’s rebounding ability might actually be one of the best skills in this entire draft class. He’s constantly active around the basket, crashes the glass hard and seems to have a natural instinct for tracking down rebounds on both ends of the floor, which is unique. That kind of energy and effort is something every NBA team values.
He’s also much more polished offensively than some people realize. He plays with toughness and confidence inside, which makes him difficult to handle near the basket. What could really take his game to another level, though, is his outside shot. He’s shown flashes of being able to step out and knock down perimeter jumpers, and if that part of his game keeps developing, he could become a nightmare matchup.
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While schools like Duke and North Carolina always see players go in the first round, it’s special to have a Washington player making the cut.
In a mock out on Saturday, May 23, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report names his projections for the upcoming draft. He has the Washington product going at No. 15 to the Chicago Bulls.
More sports news: Chiefs Got a Steal in the NFL Draft With Unassuming Fifth-Round Addition
“Chicago’s effort to grow bigger, stronger and more physical this summer would be furthered with this selection,” he states. “Steinbach absolutely aced the measuring-tape tests at the Combine, showing the right size-length combo (6’10” barefoot with a 7’2″ wingspan) and added bulk (248 pounds, up from 220 at the start of the college season).”
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 11: Hannes Steinbach #6 of the Washington Huskies drives to the basket against Ezra Ausar #2 of the USC Trojans in the first half during the second round of the 2026 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
More sports news: Bulls Down to 3 Likely Top Draft Picks — Here’s the Best Fit
Steinbach’s rebounding ability might actually be one of the best skills in this entire draft class. He’s constantly active around the basket, crashes the glass hard and seems to have a natural instinct for tracking down rebounds on both ends of the floor, which is unique. That kind of energy and effort is something every NBA team values.
He’s also much more polished offensively than some people realize. He plays with toughness and confidence inside, which makes him difficult to handle near the basket. What could really take his game to another level, though, is his outside shot. He’s shown flashes of being able to step out and knock down perimeter jumpers, and if that part of his game keeps developing, he could become a nightmare matchup.
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