Ernest Udeh, Jr. 2026–27 projection
Cleveland CavaliersCAge 22.7Current age in years, from his birth date.
−1.89
−3.21−0.56ImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.Per 100 possessions0 = league average
Middle 80%Middle 80% of his possible Impact this season, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player. of outcomes · ±1.02Spread of his possible Impact, one standard deviation. Smaller means we are more sure.
Playing time
Est. minutesEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
153
0–400Middle 80% of simulated season minutes, including health, role and competition for playing time.
GamesExpected games played, allowing for health and role, to the nearest game.
20
0–43Middle 80% of simulated games played.
Minutes a gameEstimated minutes per game played.
7.7
AvailabilityChance of playing at least 75% of estimated minutes. Includes health, role and rotation competition; not the chance of staying healthy.
66%
Small numbers under each total are the middle 80% of outcomes.
Where Impact comes from
JAYLENOur player impact rating, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
−1.86Our player impact rating
Expected EPMDunks & Threes’ estimate of current impact from career data, per 100 possessions versus average.
−1.90From Dunks & Threes
Impact blends two ratings: 22% JAYLEN and 78% Expected EPM, each aged forward a year.
Rookie estimate
No NBA games yet, so his estimate comes from his draft slot, age and college production.
Draft pickOverall pick in the NBA draft. Blank means undrafted.
Undrafted
College
Miami FL
2025–26 · 33 games
Above-average chanceModeled chance this rookie rates above an average NBA player this season.
3%
Similar past prospectsPast prospects with a similar draft slot, age and college production, and their rookie-year Impact. Examples, not predictions.
| Player | Rookie year | Pick | ImpactHis Impact in his rookie season, per 100 possessions versus an average player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Plumlee | 2016–17 | – | −2.18 |
| Donta Hall | 2019–20 | – | −3.09 |
| Jericho Sims | 2021–22 | 58 | −1.97 |
How he joinedHow the player joined his current team, from the official roster.
Signed July 1, 2026
Cavaliers teammates
- PlayerImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.MinEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
- Donovan MitchellGImpact +3.51Estimated minutes 2,149
- James HardenGImpact +0.96Estimated minutes 2,134
- Evan MobleyCImpact +1.68Estimated minutes 2,048
- Peyton WatsonGImpact −1.11Estimated minutes 2,026
- Jarrett AllenCImpact +2.89Estimated minutes 1,850
- Jaylon TysonG-FImpact −0.47Estimated minutes 1,807
- Sam MerrillGImpact +0.02Estimated minutes 1,774
- Craig Porter Jr.GImpact −1.85Estimated minutes 1,296
- Nae'Qwan TomlinFImpact −0.81Estimated minutes 1,059
- Mario HezonjaF-GImpact −3.19Estimated minutes 1,020
›10 more on the roster
- Thomas BryantC-FImpact −1.74Estimated minutes 769
- Meleek ThomasGImpact −2.33Estimated minutes 657
- Tyrese ProctorGImpact −0.81Estimated minutes 554
- Tristan EnarunaFImpact −2.83Estimated minutes 161
- Riley MinixFImpact −2.89Estimated minutes 148
- Khalifa DiopCImpact −1.95Estimated minutes 75
- Curtis JonesGImpact −2.16Estimated minutes 0
- Kadary RichmondGImpact −2.53Estimated minutes 0
- Rashaun AgeeImpact −1.64Estimated minutes 0
- Zack AustinGImpact −1.96Estimated minutes 0
Ranges assume he plays. Impact is points per 100 possessions compared with an average player (0 = average).