Raptors Finally Have an Answer to Their 3-Point Woes

The Toronto Raptures are coming up on the 2026 NBA draft, and it’s always an important time to start building for the future.

In a mock out on Wednesday, May 20, Isaac Trotter of CBS Sports lays out his picks after the Combine. “Beyond the measurements and testing, the conversations behind the scenes provide an illuminating look at where some of the top NBA Draft prospects are trending,” he states in the piece.

For the Raptures, he has the team going with Iowa point guard Bennett Stirtz with their No. 19 selection. What makes this selection exciting is that Stirtz is a three-point go-getter who could help improve that area of their roster.

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“Toronto rated near the bottom of the league in 3-point rate, and Stirtz would help flip that a tad,” he states in the piece of Stirtz. “The Iowa product is one of the top net-shredders in the draft.”

He adds: “Stirtz’s moonballs can nearly touch the rafters before tickling the twine. Stirtz drained 92 treys at a 36% clip this past season on an exceptionally tough shot diet. Oh, and the dude can run a pick-and-roll in his sleep.”

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My Analysis: Bennett Stirtz to Toronto

Stirtz is a perfect fit for the Raptors, and he’d offer another ball-handler who can also space the space the floor when Scottie Barnes runs the offense. While it’s true that he doesn’t have elite burst, his shooting makes him a reliable, high-floor player.

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This story was originally published May 22, 2026 at 2:29 PM.