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Could Kings Target Austin Peay's Collin Parker as an UDFA?
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- Could Kings Target Austin Peay's Collin Parker as an UDFA?
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As the 2026 NBA Draft inches closer, teams have keyed in on their favorite players, but there are some talented prospects who go undrafted before signing two-way or Exhibit 10 contracts.
KingsRoundtable has published multiple profiles on players who are likely to go undrafted, as they do not appear on many mock drafts: Purdue's Fletcher Loyer and Oregon's Nate Bittle . Some undrafted free agents are hidden gems waiting to receive a chance from one team.
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Austin Peay forward Collin Parker could be a UDFA target for the Sacramento Kings . He played four years in the NAIA before transferring up to the Division I level and carrying his success.
Proven Reliable Scorer
Parker started his collegiate career at Columbia College and spent all four years developing his game. He averaged 16.9 points and 6.8 rebounds throughout his tenure with the Cougars.
His average never dropped below 10 points, and that carried over to his time at Austin Peay. Parker averaged 17.6 points for the Governors and had 12 games with 20 points or more.
He had a six-game stretch from Jan. 28 to Feb. 14, where he averaged 28.8 points per contest. The period included back-to-back 30-point games and a season-high 39 points.
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Solid Playmaking Ability
The former Governor averaged 3.2 assists last season, which may seem low, but he's had multiple games with six assists. Parker recorded six games with six assists, including a three-game streak to end the season before the ASUN Championship.
Having solid passing skills helps open the floor for Parker, especially at his height. Defenses are aware of his scoring ability, will collapse on his drives, leading to kick-out passes to open shooters.
Areas of Concern
One concern about Parker's game is that he is who he is. He spent five seasons playing college basketball and is 23, meaning his skill set has likely reached its full potential.
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It's not too much of a detriment because teams understand what they are receiving from Parker, but he's likely reached his ceiling as a prospect.
Are the Kings a Fit?
Parker would fit in Sacramento as a low-touch, high-efficiency role player. He shot 40% from three at Austin Peay and 45.7% in his final season at Columbia.
The Montgomery City, Missouri, native rebounds well, as he averaged 6.2 rebounds last season. His shot attempts will reduce, but he'll thrive around ball-dominant playmakers who bend defenses to their will.
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