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Andrew Nembhard

Guard · Indiana Pacers · 6'4", 191 lb · Born Jan 16, 2000 · Aurora, Ontario · Drafted 31st overall, 2022
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In short

Andrew Nembhard is a 6-foot-4 Canadian two-way point guard for the Indiana Pacers, drafted 31st in 2022 out of Gonzaga (via Florida). A strong defender, playmaker, and clutch playoff performer, he hit multiple game-winners, signed a three-year, $59 million extension, and started for Indiana during its run to the 2025 NBA Finals.

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Proj. points
16.8
range 14.1–19.5
Line 17
47%
to go over
Team win
63%
114–111
Poi 16.8 Lean underReb 2.8 Lean underAss 7.7 Lean overPRA 27.2 Lean under
Likely on himKris Dunn· 86 Perimeter DStrong defender
15+ pts73%20+ pts14%

Model lines Nembhard at 16.8 pts (range 14.1–19.5) vs a 17 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (47%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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A two-way Canadian point guard — defense, playmaking, and clutch shot-making for the Pacers.

From Aurora, Ontario, Nembhard played at Florida and Gonzaga before Indiana drafted him 31st in 2022.

🏫 Gonzaga · 31st, 2022🇨🇦 Canada

He outperformed his second-round slot, hitting game-winners as a rookie.

Game-winnersSteal of draft

He signed a three-year, $59M extension and grew into a starting two-way guard.

3 yr / $59M7.7 apg

A clutch, high-IQ guard, he started for Indiana in the 2025 Finals.

2025 FinalsTwo-way
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PPG
16.9
2025-26
RPG
2.8
per game
APG
7.7
per game
FG%
.442
.361 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A two-way Canadian point guard — defense, playmaking, and clutch shot-making for the Pacers.

Andrew Nembhard was born in Aurora, Ontario and played college ball at Florida and Gonzaga, earning WCC honors and a reputation for steady playmaking. Indiana drafted him 31st in 2022, and he quickly outperformed his second-round slot — a reliable two-way guard who hit game-winners as a rookie.

He developed into a starting-caliber defender and playmaker (his assists rose to nearly eight a game), signed a three-year, $59 million extension in 2024, and started for Indiana during its run to the 2025 NBA Finals. A clutch, high-IQ guard, he is a key backcourt piece for the Pacers.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Nembhard is part of a basketball family — his father is of Jamaican descent, and his younger brother Ryan also played at Gonzaga and reached the NBA — and he represented Canada from the youth levels through the 2024 Paris Olympics. His steady, unflappable demeanor mirrors his on-court game.

His on-court identity is two-way reliability — a tough perimeter defender, a high-IQ playmaker (nearly eight assists a game), and a clutch shot-maker who has hit multiple game-winners. Not a high-volume scorer by nature, his value is defense, decision-making, and poise in big moments, exactly the profile a contender wants in a starting guard.

PERSONALITY

The person

A two-way, high-IQ point guard — perimeter defense, playmaking, and clutch poise.

DefenderA tough, reliable perimeter defender who takes tough assignments.
PlaymakerA high-IQ distributor averaging nearly eight assists a game.
ClutchHas hit multiple game-winners in big moments.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Lead Playmaker · Two-Way
Temperament
Connector
Leadership
58/100
Scoring68
Playmaking82
Rebounding41
Perimeter D80
Rim protection21
Spacing64
Athleticism70
Clutch66
a two-way lead playmaker in Haliburton's absence
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Two-way reliability

Nembhard's value is defense and playmaking — a tough perimeter defender who takes hard assignments and a high-IQ distributor averaging nearly eight assists a game, with the poise to hit game-winners. That two-way reliability, at a great value on his extension, makes him a genuine starting-caliber guard for a contender.

The scoring question

Not a high-volume scorer by nature, his ceiling depends on continued growth as a shooter and shot-creator to complement his defense and playmaking. But his IQ, toughness, and clutch gene give him a clear, valuable role; his 2025 Finals starting nod confirms he is a trusted, winning piece in Indiana's backcourt.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-265731.316.92.87.7.442.361

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

2022Drafted 31st overall; quickly outperformed his second-round slot with rookie game-winners
2024Signed a three-year, $59 million extension
2025Started for Indiana during its run to the NBA Finals

Hardware

31st
Draft pick (2022)
🇨🇦
2024 Olympian
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

A two-way, high-IQ point guard — defense, playmaking, and clutch poise for the Pacers.

Nembhard is a starting-caliber two-way guard on a value contract — a tough defender, high-IQ playmaker (nearly eight assists a game), and clutch shot-maker. With Haliburton out for 2025-26, his backcourt playmaking and defense become even more central to Indiana. Scoring growth is the swing skill.

Perimeter defenseStrong
PlaymakingStrong
Clutch / IQStrong
ScoringDeveloping

Contract

Deal
3 yr / $59M signed 2024
Role
Two-way guard starter
Age
26 prime
Bottom line

A tough, high-IQ two-way point guard with a clutch gene and a value contract — a trusted, winning backcourt piece whose role grows with Haliburton sidelined.

FAQ

Quick answers

What is Andrew Nembhard's biggest strength?

Two-way reliability — tough perimeter defense, high-IQ playmaking (nearly eight assists a game), and clutch shot-making, having hit multiple game-winners.

Was Andrew Nembhard a highly drafted player?

No — he was a second-round pick (31st in 2022), but he outperformed that slot into a starting-caliber guard and a three-year, $59 million extension.

Is Andrew Nembhard related to another basketball player?

Yes — his younger brother Ryan also played at Gonzaga and reached the NBA.