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Egor Demin

Guard · Brooklyn Nets · 6'8", 200 lb · Born Mar 3, 2006 · Moscow, Russia · Drafted 8th overall, 2025
No. 8 pick (2025)🇷🇺 RussiaPoint-forwardElite passer
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In short

Egor Dëmin is a 6-foot-8 Russian point-forward and the Brooklyn Nets' No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft — an oversized, pass-first playmaker prized for elite vision. He developed in Real Madrid's academy before one season at BYU, where he was the program's highest draft pick in about two decades. His outside shooting is the key development area.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceWed, Nov 11
vsCharlotte HornetsAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
10.3
range 7.6–13
Line 10.5
47%
to go over
Team win
55%
113–112
Poi 10.3 Lean underReb 3.2 Lean overAss 3.3 Lean underPRA 16.8 Lean under
Likely on himMoussa Diabate· 84 Rim protectionStrong defender
10+ pts54%15+ pts6%

Model lines Demin at 10.3 pts (range 7.6–13) vs a 10.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (47%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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A 6-foot-8 Russian point-forward and No. 8 pick — an oversized, pass-first playmaker for the Nets.

From Moscow via Real Madrid's academy, Dëmin was BYU's first five-star recruit before Brooklyn drafted him 8th in 2025.

🇷🇺 Real Madrid · BYU8th, 2025

He was the highest BYU draft pick in about two decades.

Highest BYU pickPoint-forward

He played a substantial rookie season before a foot injury ended it in March 2026.

~10 / 3.3 apg🩹 Foot

Elite vision and size — his shooting is the key to his ceiling.

Elite passerShooting swing
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PPG
10.3
2025-26
RPG
3.2
per game
APG
3.3
per game
FG%
.399
.385 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A 6-foot-8 Russian point-forward and No. 8 pick — an oversized, pass-first playmaker for the Nets.

Egor Dëmin was born in Moscow and developed in Real Madrid's academy — signing a six-year deal at age 15 and winning youth titles — before one season at BYU, where he was the program's first five-star recruit and averaged 10.6 points and 5.5 assists. Brooklyn drafted him 8th in 2025, the highest BYU pick in about two decades.

An oversized, pass-first point-forward prized for elite court vision, he played a substantial rookie season for the Nets before it ended with a foot injury in March 2026. His playmaking and size are elite; his outside shooting is the key to his NBA ceiling.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Dëmin is the son of former professional player Vladimir Dëmin and rose through the Moscow Basketball Academy before Real Madrid's system in Spain, giving him a European pedigree and polish rare for a teenager. He was even named a Forbes '30 Under 30' nominee, reflecting his profile as a rising international talent.

His on-court identity is oversized playmaking — a 6-foot-8 point-forward who runs an offense with advanced vision, creativity, and passing on the move, paired with active hands and defensive anticipation. His three-point shooting (around 27% at BYU) is the swing skill; if it develops, his size-and-vision combination gives him a high ceiling as a connective initiator.

PERSONALITY

The person

An oversized, pass-first point-forward — elite vision, creativity, and size at the position.

Elite passerAdvanced court vision and creative playmaking on the move.
Point-forwardRuns an offense at 6-foot-8 — a rare size advantage.
Shooting swing skillOutside shooting is the key to his ceiling.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Big Rookie Playmaker
Temperament
Connector
Leadership
58/100
Scoring58
Playmaking58
Rebounding42
Perimeter D64
Rim protection22
Spacing69
Athleticism70
Clutch62
a big playmaking rookie lead guard
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Oversized playmaking

Dëmin's value is size-and-vision playmaking — a 6-foot-8 point-forward who runs an offense with advanced court vision, creativity, and passing on the move, a rare combination that gives Brooklyn a connective initiator. His European pedigree and feel are polished beyond his years, and he showed real rookie-year usage as a starter.

The shooting swing skill

The developmental frontier is perimeter shooting — around 27% from three at BYU — which will determine whether his ceiling is a versatile lead playmaker or a role-limited passer. If his jumper becomes reliable, his size, vision, and defense project a high-value connective creator; that shot is the swing skill for this young building block.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-265225.210.33.23.3.399.385

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

2025No. 8 overall pick — the highest BYU draft pick in about two decades
EuropeReal Madrid academy product who won youth titles before college
CollegeBig 12 All-Freshman Team at BYU

Hardware

No. 8
Draft pick (2025)
1×
Big 12 All-Freshman (2025)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

An oversized, pass-first point-forward with a high ceiling — a building block for the Nets.

Dëmin projects as a connective, size-and-vision playmaker whose NBA ceiling hinges on his outside shot. His elite passing and 6-foot-8 size give him a rare profile; if his jumper develops, he's a versatile lead initiator. Health, after a foot injury, and shooting are the keys for this young building block.

PlaymakingElite
Size / visionElite
DefensePromising
Perimeter shootingDeveloping

Contract

Draft
No. 8, 2025 rookie
Role
Point-forward building block
Age
20 rising
Bottom line

A 6-foot-8 pass-first point-forward with elite vision and European polish — a high-ceiling building block for Brooklyn, with his outside shot the swing skill.

FAQ

Quick answers

What kind of player is Egor Dëmin?

An oversized, pass-first point-forward — a 6-foot-8 playmaker with elite court vision who runs an offense, though his outside shooting is still developing.

Where did Egor Dëmin develop?

In Real Madrid's academy in Spain after starting in Moscow, then one season at BYU before Brooklyn drafted him 8th in 2025.

What is Egor Dëmin's key development area?

Perimeter shooting — he shot around 27% from three at BYU, and a reliable jumper is the swing skill for his ceiling.