Hugo González Position: Wing Height: 6'6" Weight: 205 lbs Age: 19

Offense González is a raw but intriguing offensive player whose flashes outweigh his statistical output to date. Playing sparingly for a stacked Real Madrid squad, he averaged just 3.1 points in limited minutes, but his scoring profile expands in broader contexts. In ANGT and FIBA competition, he flashed a cleaner jumper and more consistent self-creation, averaging nearly 18 points per game in U18 events with solid shooting splits (55/38/82). His current offensive role is mostly off-ball: spotting up, cutting, and attacking in transition. As a spot-up shooter, he hit just 27~29% of his threes in recent years but showed signs of improvement when in rhythm or coming off movement. His form looks promising, and his 77.6% FT shooting gives hope for long-term development as a reliable shooter. He’s at his best when attacking off the catch in straight-line drives or finishing lobs and cuts with bounce and coordination. Though his ball-handling and decision-making need refinement, especially when pressured, he’s shown flashes of creating out of pick-and-rolls and has thrown some advanced reads, including skip passes and lobs. In the open floor, González plays with pace and decisiveness, using a smooth Euro-step and strong frame to absorb contact. His transition efficiency is weighed down by missed opportunities, but the tools are there. If he can clean up his handle and improve consistency as a shooter, he could become a valuable slashing and connective piece in a modern NBA offense. Defense Defense is González’s calling card and the reason NBA teams are intrigued despite limited playing time. He’s an intense, high-motor wing with the physical profile;long arms, lateral quickness, strong frame, to guard multiple positions. His effort level is exceptional; he consistently makes second and third efforts, recovers on rotations, and hustles for loose balls. González is effective both on and off the ball. He’s shown the ability to stay attached through screens, slide with guards, and even contest above the rim. Despite averaging only 0.2 steals per game, his deflections, contest rate, and general activity level suggest much more defensive impact than the box score shows. He does occasionally gamble or over-rotate, leading to breakdowns, but that aggressiveness is often born from good instincts. Synergy grades him as average overall, but when guarding ex-NBA players (e.g., Justin Holiday, Rodrigue Beaubois), González held his own with poise and physicality. His understanding of positioning, footwork, and anticipation are well ahead of most 19-year-old wings. With NBA spacing and a simplified role, he could quickly grow into a versatile, impactful perimeter defender. Looking Ahead González is a developmental bet; an athletic, high-effort defender with flashes of slashing and shooting upside, but one who’s still adjusting to the physicality and pace of elite professional basketball. His limited role at Real Madrid shouldn’t be viewed as a red flag, but rather context: few 19-year-olds carve out consistent roles on EuroLeague title contenders loaded with NBA-level veterans. The offensive swing skills, jumper and handle, will define his ceiling. If either one hits, González could develop into a valuable two-way starter down the line. If neither does, he still has a path to rotational value as a defensive specialist who brings energy, cutting, and effort. His trajectory could resemble that of Kelly Oubre: an athletic defense-first wing who took time to grow into a consistent contributor but has carved out an NBA role. With patience and investment, González could follow a similar path.