Ariel Hukporti

22-Year-Old CenterC

New York Knicks NBA Two-Way

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Height 6'11"

Weight 246

DOB 4/12/2002

College Germany

Drafted 2nd Rd, #28 in 2024

Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Hukporti might be 22 years old, but he has plenty of experience at the professional level for a player of his age. He made his professional debut with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg in 2018-19, racking up 20 total appearances for the club across two seasons. He later moved to Nevezis in Lithuania where he averaged 10.2 points and 7.4 rebounds across 22.8 minutes per game in 19 appearances. Hukporti spent the next two seasons in the Australian NBL with Melbourne United, racking up 55 appearances and averaging 8.4 points with 7.0 rebounds per contest in 2023-24. His final step before the 2024 NBA Draft was a three-game stint in Germany with MHP Riesen where he averaged 14.3 minutes per contest. The 22-year-old has a strong frame as a seven-foot, 245-pound interior presence. This allows him to thrive as a rebounder and screen-setter, two skills that should translate well to the NBA level. He plays with energy and hustles for every ball, but he doesn't get enough credit for his ability to finish near the rim. Even though his game is far from being refined, it's worth noting he can be a decent finisher in pick-and-roll and lob situations, as well as hustle points. He's an excellent rebounder, and his energy makes him a threat on the offensive glass. Plus, he can thrive in several defensive settings. His size and instincts also allow him to be an above-average blocker. He projects as a role player early in his career and will have to earn minutes with his rebounding, interior defense and ability to run the floor. Hukporti could end up being a starting center at the NBA level at some point, particularly if his offensive game continues to develop. However, he seems the type of player who might make a bigger impact on the defensive of the ball with his size, disruptive presence and energy. That doesn't mean he won't be a valuable contributor on offense, but for that to happen, he'll need to adapt his game to the style of today's NBA. Hukporti might end up being a backup role in the mold of Bruno Fernando or James Wiseman. Either way, he projects as a role player, at least to start his career.

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Signs two-way deal with NYK

CNew York Knicks

July 8, 2024

The Knicks signed Hukporti to a two-way pact on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

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The final pick of the 2024 Draft secured a two-way deal with the Knicks, and he will likely spend most of his time with their G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks. Hukporti played overseas with Riesen Ludwigsburg in the German Bundesliga and spent time in the Australian NBL in 2023-24. Across 43 games in both leagues in 2023-24, the 22-year-old averaged 8.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks across 17.7 minutes per game.

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Last pick in 2024 NBA Draft

CNew York Knicks

June 27, 2024

Hukporti was selected with the No. 58 overall pick by the Knicks in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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