BYU’s Egor Demin shows true colors at NBA Combine

When Egor Demin stepped on the NBA Draft Combine floor this week, the buzz didn’t come from a highlight reel dunk or silky jumper. It came from a tape measure.

The former BYU point guard, who declared for the 2025 NBA Draft in April, turned heads with official measurements that make him one of the most intriguing backcourt prospects in this class.

Demin checked in at a legit 6’8 1/4” without shoes, with a wingspan of 6’10 1/4” and a standing reach of 8’9 1/2”. He is the tallest point guard or shooting guard ever measured at the combine. At 199.2 pounds, he’s lean but strong enough to hold his own at the next level—especially for a player who spent most of his collegiate minutes running the offense.

NBA scouts value size and versatility, and Demin’s rare blend of length and ball-handling immediately stood out. 

Those are legitimate guard skills in a forward’s body. That’s not easy to find.

The measurements only add fuel to a scouting profile that already intrigued teams. At BYU, Demin averaged 10.6 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.9 rebounds, showing flashes of playmaking brilliance and defensive upside. His shooting numbers—41.2% from the field, 27.3% from three—left room for improvement, but his physical tools suggest a higher ceiling than stats alone can show.

Originally projected as a top-10 pick early last season, Demin’s stock dipped slightly due to inconsistent shooting. But his performance and profile in Chicago could push him back into Lottery consideration.