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Former Ponchatoula Star Allen Graves Selected 19th Overall by the Toronto Raptors in NBA Draft
- On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the Toronto Raptors selected Ponchatoula High School product Allen Graves with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Before turning pro, Graves graduated from Tangipahoa Parish and played college basketball at Santa Clara University in the Bay Area, helping the Broncos reach the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
- With a long frame and high activity level, Graves profiles as a multi-positional defender whose 41% stroke from beyond the arc positions him as a floor-spacing four.
- Graves also provides optionality as a small-ball five, utilizing efficient putbacks and cuts to crash the offensive boards, which is critical to his upside as a role player.
- Analysts compare Graves to players like Boris Diaw, Kyle Anderson, and Tari Eason, with his two-way ceiling offering potential to develop into a long-tenured NBA starter.
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