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Hannes Steinbach

Forward · Charlotte Hornets · 6'8", 210 lb · Washington · Drafted 14th overall, 2026
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In short

Hannes Steinbach is a forward the Charlotte Hornets selected 14th overall in the 2026 NBA draft out of Washington. An incoming rookie who makes his NBA debut in 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceWed, Nov 11
@Brooklyn NetsAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
11
range 8.3–13.7
Line 11
50%
to go over
Team win
45%
112–113
Poi 11 Lean underReb 4.9 Lean underAss 2.2 Lean overPRA 18.1 Lean over
Likely on himTerance Mann· 78 Perimeter DStrong defender
10+ pts63%15+ pts9%

Model lines Steinbach at 11 pts (range 8.3–13.7) vs a 11 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (50%).

Model favors Brooklyn Nets (55%), projected 112–113, ~225 total at 96.8 pace.

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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 · Hannes’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 50% · Paint 21%
Rim — 50% of scoring, 41% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim50%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Hannes Steinbach was the 14th pick of the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Charlotte Hornets out of Washington.

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
#14 2026
Washington
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Forward
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Hannes Steinbach is an incoming 2026 first-round rookie forward for the Charlotte Hornets.

Selected 14th overall out of Washington in the 2026 NBA draft, Steinbach 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

Steinbach joins the Charlotte Hornets as part of the 2026 rookie class, out of Washington.

PERSONALITY

The person

An incoming 2026 first-round forward out of Washington.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Two-way wing prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
56/100
Scoring56
Playmaking40
Rebounding52
Perimeter D48
Rim protection36
Spacing50
Athleticism62
Clutch48
14th pick, 2026Washington
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Steinbach projects as a two-way wing prospect. These role ratings weight his 14th-overall billing and position — a starting estimate for an unproven rookie, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#14
2026, Washington
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 14th overall by the Charlotte Hornets.

Hardware

#14
2026 Draft pick
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

An incoming forward who debuts in 2026-27.

Hannes Steinbach'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 14th-overall prospect; check back once 2026-27 tips off.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Hannes Steinbach drafted?

Hannes Steinbach was selected 14th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Washington.

Does Steinbach 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.