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Bryce Hopkins

Forward · Denver Nuggets · 6'8", 210 lb · St. John's · Drafted 49th overall, 2026
No. 49 pick (2026)2026 draft classSt. John's
NBADenver NuggetsForwards
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In short

Bryce Hopkins is a forward the Denver Nuggets selected 49th overall (second round) in the 2026 NBA draft out of St. John's. An incoming rookie for 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameLow confidenceTue, Nov 10
vsOklahoma City ThunderSwitch-heavy
Out for Oklahoma City Thunder: Chet Holmgren — coverage adjusts below.
Proj. points
6.2
range 3.5–8.9
Line 6.5
46%
to go over
Team win
62%
116–113
Poi 6.2 Lean underReb 4.1 Lean overAss 1.6 Lean overPRA 11.9 Lean under
Likely on himAlex Caruso· 94 Perimeter DElite stopper
5+ pts66%10+ pts10%

Model lines Hopkins at 6.2 pts (range 3.5–8.9) vs a 6.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (46%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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 · Bryce’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 50% · Paint 22%
Rim — 50% of scoring, 41% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 22% of scoring, 27% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim50%
  • Paint22%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Bryce Hopkins was a second-round pick (49th overall) in the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Denver Nuggets out of St. John's.

He has not played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27, so this page carries projections only.

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Draft
#49 2026 R2
St. John's
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Forward
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Bryce Hopkins is a 2026 second-round forward for the Denver Nuggets.

Selected 49th overall out of St. John's, Hopkins makes his NBA debut in 2026-27.

This profile carries clearly-labeled Balladex projections rather than confirmed NBA stats, and updates as real box-score data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (Basketball-Reference / league results lists); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Hopkins joins the Denver Nuggets as a 2026 second-round pick out of St. John's.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2026 second-round forward out of St. John's.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth wing prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
54/100
Scoring38
Playmaking28
Rebounding38
Perimeter D38
Rim protection26
Spacing36
Athleticism46
Clutch34
49th pick, 2026St. John's
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Hopkins projects as a depth wing prospect. Second-round role ratings here are a modest starting estimate, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#49
2026 R2, St. John's
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 49th overall (second round) by the Denver Nuggets.

Hardware

#49
2026 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

A second-round forward who debuts in 2026-27.

Bryce Hopkins's outlook is projection for now; Balladex replaces these estimates with real numbers as playing time accrues.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale / two-way range
Bottom line

Second-round flier at #49; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Bryce Hopkins drafted?

Bryce Hopkins was selected 49th overall (second round) by the Denver Nuggets in the 2026 NBA draft, out of St. John's.

Does Hopkins have NBA stats yet?

The identity and draft facts are real; the ratings and outlook are Balladex projections, since he debuts in 2026-27.