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Jack Kayil

Guard · Houston Rockets · 6'4", 190 lb · Germany · Drafted 39th overall, 2026
No. 39 pick (2026)2026 draft classGermany
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In short

Jack Kayil is a guard the Houston Rockets selected 39th overall (second round) in the 2026 NBA draft out of Germany. An incoming rookie for 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceSat, Nov 14
@Golden State WarriorsAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
6.7
range 4–9.4
Line 6.5
52%
to go over
Team win
41%
111–113
Poi 6.7 Lean overReb 2.6 Lean overAss 2.6 Lean overPRA 11.8 Lean under
Likely on himDraymond Green· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts71%10+ pts14%

Model lines Kayil at 6.7 pts (range 4–9.4) vs a 6.5 line — a lean to clear it (52%).

Model favors Golden State Warriors (59%), projected 111–113, ~224 total at 96.5 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 · Jack’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 34% · Top of key 3 12%
Rim — 34% of scoring, 28% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 9% of scoring, 9% of shotsTop of key 3 — 12% of scoring, 13% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 11% of scoring, 13% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim34%
  • Top of key 312%
  • Wing 3 (R)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Jack Kayil was a second-round pick (39th overall) in the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Houston Rockets out of Germany.

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
#39 2026 R2
Germany
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Jack Kayil is a 2026 second-round guard for the Houston Rockets.

Selected 39th overall out of Germany, Kayil 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

Kayil joins the Houston Rockets as a 2026 second-round pick out of Germany.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2026 second-round guard out of Germany.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
52/100
Scoring44
Playmaking44
Rebounding32
Perimeter D42
Rim protection30
Spacing44
Athleticism50
Clutch38
39th pick, 2026Germany
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

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

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#39
2026 R2, Germany
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 39th overall (second round) by the Houston Rockets.

Hardware

#39
2026 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

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

Jack Kayil'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 #39; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Jack Kayil drafted?

Jack Kayil was selected 39th overall (second round) by the Houston Rockets in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Germany.

Does Kayil have NBA stats yet?

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