Toronto Signs Guard Chucky Hepburn

Hepburn is a 6-foot guard from Louisville. Last season he averaged 16.4 points, 5.8 assists and 2.4 steals per game. He transferred to Louisville after three years at Wisconsin and he emerged as one of the best point-of-attack defenders in the country. As a result, he earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.

The Raptors draft another tough, defesnive-minded guard as Hepburn’s strength is his point of attack defense and ball pressure. He disrupts opposing ballhandlers, fights through screens and does a great job of creating oppruntiies by forcing turnovers. Even at his size, he makes an impact on the defensive end.

On offense, he’s a playmaker. He makes the right passes out of the pick-and-roll and looks to get his teammates easy looks when he drives. He was a solid connector for his team, averaging 5.8 asists per game.

Hepburn shot 32.8 percent from three this past season, but he shot 40.5 percent as a sophomore. He shot 35.3 percent over his four-year college career.

Hepburn provides additional guard depth for the Raptors and more defense at the point. If his shooting progresses he will serve as another valuable guard depth pieces for Toronto.

Hepburn will likely play with the Raptors 905 as he joins Jared Rhoden and Ulrich Chomche as Toronto’s three two-way players. He should also see plenty of playing time at Summer League next month, where he will play with fellow Raptors rookies Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin.

Raptors select Alijah Martin No. 39 in 2025 NBA Draft

The Toronto Raptors selected Florida guard Alijah Martin with the 39th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Martin is an undersized guard at 6-foot-2, he but brings explosiveness and defensive versatility to the Raptors. He’s a tenacious defender who averaged a career-high 14.4 points this past season to help Florida win the national title. He also posted 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 steals. He shot 36 percent from three on 5.4 attempts in college.