NBA Draft Scouting Report: Stanford's Maxime Raynaud

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Player Info

Maxime Raynaud

Center | Stanford

Height: 7'1" | Weight: 245 lbs

2025 Draft Age: 22.22

Oct 9, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Stanford player Maxime Raynaud during ACC Media Days at The Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Prospect Profile

A French prospect who has played all four of his collegiate seasons at Stanford, Raynaud is a 7-foot-1 big who has developed modern tools. With the chance to be a riser as we get closer to the upcoming draft, he continues to show improvement at a steady rate. He impacts the game on both ends and has all of the tools to be successful at the NBA level.

Given he’s a center, Raynaud is leaned on heavily when it comes to the offensive load. He’s emerged as a primary scorer and has significantly increased his 3-point volume in year four. More importantly, he’s maintained a respectable level of efficiency from deep, and roughly a third of his shot diet has been triples as a senior.

Raynaud is a walking double-double with the ability to go for 20 points and 15 boards on any night. He’s comfortable with the ball in his hands, has good footwork and boasts a solid baseline of skills. The 7-footer is an adequate positional passer who processes the game well. He can be turnover-prone at times, but it’s important to remember just how high his usage is for a center.

While he isn’t necessarily a game-changing defender, Raynaud is good for a steal and a block each night. He uses his size well and is a good enough rim protector to make an impact on that end. His ability to defend pick-and-roll scenarios could dictate how often he gets on the floor early in his NBA career.

Overall, Raynaud plays with more skill than power. The French prospect has made significant jumps in each of the past few seasons, which should give NBA teams confidence that he can continue to improve into his professional years.

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Draft Projection

Potential Second-Round Pick in 2025 NBA Draft.

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