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Bennett Stirtz

Guard · Memphis Grizzlies · 6'4", 190 lb · Iowa · Drafted 16th overall, 2026
No. 16 pick (2026)2026 draft classIowa
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In short

Bennett Stirtz is a guard the Memphis Grizzlies selected 16th overall in the 2026 NBA draft out of Iowa. An incoming rookie who makes his NBA debut in 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceWed, Nov 11
@Los Angeles LakersAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
6.9
range 4.2–9.6
Line 7
48%
to go over
Team win
36%
110–114
Poi 6.9 Lean underReb 3.5 Lean underAss 3.7 Lean overPRA 14.1 Lean over
Likely on himMarcus Smart· 86 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts74%10+ pts15%

Model lines Stirtz at 6.9 pts (range 4.2–9.6) vs a 7 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (48%).

Model favors Los Angeles Lakers (64%), projected 110–114, ~224 total at 96.5 pace.

Full matchup breakdown · all markets →
Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Bennett’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 12% of scoring, 13% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 10% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (R)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Bennett Stirtz was the 16th pick of the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Memphis Grizzlies out of Iowa.

He hasn't played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27. Everything here is a Balladex prospect projection until real box scores arrive.

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Draft
#16 2026
Iowa
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Bennett Stirtz is an incoming 2026 first-round rookie guard for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Selected 16th overall out of Iowa in the 2026 NBA draft, Stirtz will make his NBA debut in the 2026-27 season.

Because he has not played an NBA game, this page carries no season stats — only clearly-labeled Balladex prospect ratings and outlook, which update once real data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (NBA.com and multiple outlets); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Stirtz joins the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the 2026 rookie class, out of Iowa.

PERSONALITY

The person

An incoming 2026 first-round guard out of Iowa.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Lead-guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
57/100
Scoring58
Playmaking56
Rebounding38
Perimeter D52
Rim protection36
Spacing54
Athleticism62
Clutch48
16th pick, 2026Iowa
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Stirtz projects as a lead-guard prospect. These role ratings weight his 16th-overall billing and position — a starting estimate for an unproven rookie, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#16
2026, Iowa
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 16th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies.

Hardware

#16
2026 Draft pick
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

An incoming guard who debuts in 2026-27.

Bennett Stirtz's outlook is all projection right now. Balladex will replace these estimates with real numbers as his rookie season plays out.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale (incoming)
Bottom line

Promising 16th-overall prospect; check back once 2026-27 tips off.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Bennett Stirtz drafted?

Bennett Stirtz was selected 16th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Iowa.

Does Stirtz have NBA stats yet?

Not yet — he's an incoming rookie who debuts in the 2026-27 season. The ratings and outlook here are clearly-labeled Balladex projections until real box scores arrive.