"Underrated" Player Among Top Three Guard Orlando Magic Draft Prospects

The Orlando Magic are speculated to add an offensive-minded guard this offseason to address the playmaking and shooting they severely this season. President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman discussed adding proven offensive talent, but also has a history of building through the draft. With two first-round picks, there are three intriguing prospects to consider.

Egor Demin, Guard, BYU

Demin would physically fit right into the starting lineup at 6-foot-9 with a 6-10 wingspan. The freshman would provide Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner a true point guard to facilitate the offense and lessen their offensive load.

The biggest concern is his three-point shooting average at just 27.3 percent, the team's biggest weakness last season. In recent interviews, Demin mentioned he's focused on proving scouts he's an efficient shooter.

"The main question that’s scouts were questioning me is the shooting," Demin said. "It was a goal for me to shoot well. Show them that I’m a capable shooter. Yes, good for me that a lot of people who work in the front offices they understand that I am a capable shooter.”

Big audience of NBA executives courtside in Chicago to watch Egor Demin's pro day. 6'9 Russian guard showed his talent in a major way with scorching shooting and impressive confidence. pic.twitter.com/NBc1X7iHus
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 16, 2025

Jase Richardson, Guard, Michigan State

The Big-Ten All-Freshman is a standout shot creator and three-point shooter, spacing the floor for any team.

The son of NBA star Jason Richardson averaged 41.2 percent from three-point range and was a key contributor to the team's run to the NCAA Elite Eight.

The biggest concern is Richardson measured at six feet, three inches shorter than originally listed. He makes up for it with a 6-6 wingspan.

Footage of Michigan State's Jase Richardson at the NBA Draft Combine, where he hit a scorching 68% of his aggregate jumpers in shooting drills. Also tested a 38 inch max vertical leap. pic.twitter.com/PixvxfH4jx
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 16, 2025

Walter Clayton Jr., Guard, Florida

The NCAA tournament hero would address both the shooting and playmaking needs of Orlando.

The senior would bring immediate experience on the court and is day-one ready.

The sharpshooting guard averaged 18.3 points on 38.6 percent from the field and also expressed his playmaking is underrated.

“Most underrated," Clayton Jr. said. "I would probably say playmaking, I think I’m a pretty good playmaker, making passes. It could go up to another level with NBA spacing.”

Florida's Walter Clayton unsurprisingly was one of the best shooters at the NBA draft combine drills. The reigning national champion and NCAA Tournament most outstanding player made 71% of his aggregate jumpers in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/waO4EvE1bY
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 15, 2025

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