Draft Snapshot
Quentin Coleman is currently No. 22 on the 2027 NBA board. The current source set places Quentin Coleman between No. 8 and No. 23, with a weighted average of 17.7 and a median pick of 19.0.
Player Information
- Position
- SG
- School
- Illinois
- Latest eligible projection published
- Oct 17, 2026
Current Consensus
Quentin Coleman appears in 6 of 9 eligible draft mocks, from 6 publications. The current consensus rank is No. 22. The individual placements define the range shown above.
Memphis Grizzlies is the most common landing spot in the current source set, appearing in 2 of those projections.
Why Quentin Coleman Is a First-Round Prospect
Quentin Coleman is currently ranked here because the strongest available case is shooting with secondary creation. The available basketball notes connect that case to physical strength and three-level shotmaking. One current source describes the player this way: Parker: The Memphis Grizzlies are now building around Cam Boozer, Cedric Coward, and Zach Edey. How about fortifying the advantage on the glass with a 2-guard....
For Quentin Coleman, that professional translation is anchored by the sourced detail that Parker: The Memphis Grizzlies are now building around Cam Boozer, Cedric Coward, and Zach Edey. How about fortifying the advantage on the glass with a 2-guard....
Quentin Coleman is supported by 6 current mock projections, with a weighted average of 17.7 and a current consensus rank of No. 22. The closest current threats are Christian Collins (No. 23 on the current board, ceiling of No. 11); Ivan Kharchenkov (No. 24 on the current board, ceiling of No. 11). Quentin Coleman has the present edge because the available sources repeatedly point to physical strength and three-level shotmaking, but the lead is a market position rather than a verdict that the gap is permanent.
Strengths
- Physical strength is a usable part of Quentin Coleman's profile, helping the player absorb contact and create advantages at the point of attack. Source detail: The Clippers grabbed a five-star Illinois prospect in the 2026 draft with Keaton Wagler, and would run that strategy back here with Quentin Coleman.
- The shotmaking case gives Quentin Coleman scoring value beyond a single role or one preferred area of the floor.
- Playmaking versatility gives Quentin Coleman more than one path to help a lineup create quality shots. Source detail: Unlike many potential one-and-done prospects, Coleman emerged later, breaking out during his senior year.
What Quentin Coleman Needs to Show Next
- The next evaluation checkpoint for Quentin Coleman is whether the sourced profile holds over a larger sample and across changing matchups. Source detail: Parker: The Memphis Grizzlies are now building around Cam Boozer, Cedric Coward, and Zach Edey. How about fortifying the advantage on the glass with a 2-guard who is among the best rebounders for his position i
Draft Stock Movement
Quentin Coleman moved down 1 consensus spot from the prior snapshot. The weighted average moved 0.3 picks later.
| Date | Consensus rank | Weighted average pick |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | 39 | 25.0 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 28 | 20.7 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 26 | 21.1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 26 | 21.1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 26 | 21.3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 25 | 21.3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 21 | 16.7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 21 | 18.0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 22 | 17.7 |
Mock Draft History
Potential Landing Spots
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies appears in 2 of 9 eligible mocks for Quentin Coleman, with the earliest connected pick at #8. No reviewed roster-fit evidence is stored for this team, so the card is an order-driven signal only.
What Individual Writers Are Saying
Parker: The Memphis Grizzlies are now building around Cam Boozer, Cedric Coward, and Zach Edey. How about fortifying the advantage on the glass with a 2-guard who is among the best rebounders for his position in this freshman class? Coleman’s initial disadvantage with size is nul
The Clippers grabbed a five-star Illinois prospect in the 2026 draft with Keaton Wagler, and would run that strategy back here with Quentin Coleman.
Themes: physical strength · three-level shotmakingUnlike many potential one-and-done prospects, Coleman emerged later, breaking out during his senior year.
Themes: playmaking versatilityWhat Changed Since the Previous Update
Quentin Coleman's consensus rank moved from No. 21 to No. 22 and weighted average moved from 18.0 to 17.7.