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Vsevolod Ishchenko

Guard · Los Angeles Lakers · 6'4", 190 lb · Russia · Drafted 56th overall, 2026
No. 56 pick (2026)2026 draft classRussia
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In short

Vsevolod Ishchenko is a guard the Los Angeles Lakers selected 56th overall (second round) in the 2026 NBA draft out of Russia. An incoming rookie for 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceWed, Nov 11
vsMemphis GrizzliesDrop coverage
Proj. points
5.4
range 2.7–8.1
Line 5.5
49%
to go over
Team win
64%
114–110
Poi 5.4 Lean underReb 2.6 Lean overAss 2.6 Lean overPRA 10.6 Lean over
Likely on himKentavious Caldwell-Pope· 78 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts55%10+ pts6%

Model lines Ishchenko at 5.4 pts (range 2.7–8.1) vs a 5.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (49%).

Biggest edge: scheme fit — drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.

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 · Vsevolod’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 35% · Top of key 3 12%
Rim — 35% of scoring, 29% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 9% of scoring, 9% of shotsTop of key 3 — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 11% of scoring, 14% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shots
  • Rim35%
  • Top of key 312%
  • Paint11%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Vsevolod Ishchenko was a second-round pick (56th overall) in the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Los Angeles Lakers out of Russia.

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
#56 2026 R2
Russia
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Vsevolod Ishchenko is a 2026 second-round guard for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Selected 56th overall out of Russia, Ishchenko 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

Ishchenko joins the Los Angeles Lakers as a 2026 second-round pick out of Russia.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2026 second-round guard out of Russia.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
52/100
Scoring35
Playmaking35
Rebounding23
Perimeter D33
Rim protection21
Spacing35
Athleticism41
Clutch29
56th pick, 2026Russia
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Ishchenko 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
#56
2026 R2, Russia
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 56th overall (second round) by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Hardware

#56
2026 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

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

Vsevolod Ishchenko'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 #56; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Vsevolod Ishchenko drafted?

Vsevolod Ishchenko was selected 56th overall (second round) by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Russia.

Does Ishchenko have NBA stats yet?

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