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6'6" NBA Players (2026-27)

All 59 players listed at 6'6" on 2026-27 NBA rosters.

Updated Sep 1, 2026 · rosters as of the 2026-27 preseason

Players
59
Average age
26.1
Teams represented
29 of 30
Oldest
DeMar DeRozan (37)
Youngest
Ben Saraf (20)

59 players listed at 6'6" are on NBA rosters for the 2026-27 season, spread across 29 of the league's 30 teams. That makes 6'6" exactly the league average height for this dataset — a mark that sits at the crossroads of the backcourt and frontcourt.

The group spans a wide age range, from Ben Saraf of the Brooklyn Nets, born in 2006, to DeMar DeRozan of the Denver Nuggets, born in 1989. The average age across the group is 26.1, and Golden State leads all teams with 4 players at this height.

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Player Team Pos Age No. College
A.J. Lawson Toronto Raptors G 26 #0 South Carolina
Alex Morales Orlando Magic G 28 #30 Wagner
Andre Jackson Jr. Toronto Raptors G 24 #44 UConn
Baylor Scheierman Boston Celtics G 25 #55 Creighton
Ben Saraf Brooklyn Nets G 20 #77 None
Ben Sheppard Indiana Pacers G 25 #26 Belmont
Brandon Williams Golden State Warriors G Davidson
Brice Sensabaugh Utah Jazz F 22 #28 Ohio State
Brooks Barnhizer Oklahoma City Thunder F 24 #23 Northwestern
Bryce McGowens New Orleans Pelicans G 23 #11 Nebraska
Cade Cunningham Detroit Pistons G 24 #2 Oklahoma State
Christian Braun Denver Nuggets G 25 #0 Kansas
Corey Kispert Atlanta Hawks F 27 #24 Gonzaga
Daeqwon Plowden Sacramento Kings G 28 #29 Bowling Green
Dalton Knecht Los Angeles Lakers F 25 #4 Tennessee
DeMar DeRozan Denver Nuggets G 37 USC
Derrick Jones Jr. LA Clippers F 29 #5 UNLV
Desmond Bane Orlando Magic G 28 #3 TCU
Draymond Green Golden State Warriors F 36 #23 Michigan State
E.J. Liddell Brooklyn Nets F 25 #9 Ohio State
Georges Niang Golden State Warriors F 33 #31 Iowa State
Hugo Gonzalez Boston Celtics G 20 #28 None
Isaiah Crawford Houston Rockets F 24 #27 Louisiana Tech
Isaiah Evans Minnesota Timberwolves G 20 Duke
Isaiah Livers Phoenix Suns F 28 #18 Michigan
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Milwaukee Bucks F 25 #11 UCLA
Jalen Wilson Atlanta Hawks F 25 #12 Kansas
Jamir Watkins Washington Wizards G 25 #5 Florida State
Jaron Pierre Jr. New Orleans Pelicans G 24 SMU
Jaylen Brown Philadelphia 76ers G 29 #7 California
Jaylon Tyson Cleveland Cavaliers G 23 #20 California
Jimmy Butler III Golden State Warriors F 36 #10 Marquette
John Poulakidas Dallas Mavericks G 23 #1 Yale
Jordan Walsh Boston Celtics G 22 #27 Arkansas
Josh Green Utah Jazz G 25 Arizona
Julian Phillips Minnesota Timberwolves F 22 #4 Tennessee
Julian Strawther Denver Nuggets G 24 #3 Gonzaga
Justin Champagnie Washington Wizards F 25 #9 Pittsburgh
Kawhi Leonard LA Clippers F 35 #2 San Diego State
Keshad Johnson Miami Heat F 25 #16 Arizona
Kevin Huerter Detroit Pistons G 28 #27 Maryland
Kevin McCullar Jr. New York Knicks G 25 #9 Kansas
Koby Brea Phoenix Suns G 23 #14 Kentucky
Kon Knueppel Charlotte Hornets G 21 #7 Duke
Larry Nance Jr. Indiana Pacers F 33 Wyoming
Mikal Bridges New York Knicks G 30 #25 Villanova
Naji Marshall Dallas Mavericks F 28 #3 Xavier
Nikola Topic Oklahoma City Thunder G 21 #44 None
Patrick Williams Chicago Bulls F 25 #44 Florida State
Quadir Copeland Houston Rockets G 23 NC State
RJ Barrett Toronto Raptors F 26 #9 Duke
Royce O'Neale Charlotte Hornets F 33 Baylor
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Oklahoma City Thunder G 28 #2 Kentucky
Sidy Cissoko Portland Trail Blazers G 22 #91 None
Stephon Castle San Antonio Spurs G 21 #5 UConn
Taurean Prince Detroit Pistons F 32 #12 Baylor
Terance Mann Brooklyn Nets G 29 #14 Florida State
Terrence Shannon Jr. Minnesota Timberwolves G 26 #1 Illinois
Zion Williamson New Orleans Pelicans F 26 #1 Duke

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Positions Held by 6'6" Players

Guards make up the majority of this group, with 35 of the 59 players listed at the G position. The remaining 24 are forwards. There are no centers at this height, which reflects how 6'6" tends to serve as a wing-and-guard height rather than a frontcourt anchor. Teams frequently deploy 6'6" players as versatile perimeter options who can guard multiple positions.

College and Birthplace Backgrounds

Duke leads all colleges with 4 players in this group, followed by Florida State and Kansas with 3 each. On the birthplace side, 50 players were born in the USA, with 3 born in Canada and 1 born in Australia. Texas produces the most players of any US state in this group, and Brooklyn, NY, Philadelphia, PA, and Toronto, ON each account for 2 players apiece.

Notable Names at This Height

Several well-known players appear at 6'6", including Jaylen Brown (#7, Philadelphia 76ers), Cade Cunningham (#2, Detroit Pistons), Kawhi Leonard (#2, LA Clippers), Draymond Green (#23, Golden State Warriors), and Jimmy Butler III (#10, Golden State Warriors). DeMar DeRozan, at 37 the oldest player in the group, suits up for the Denver Nuggets alongside Christian Braun (#0) and Julian Strawther (#3).

Frequently asked questions

How many NBA players are 6'6" in 2026-27?
There are 59 NBA players listed at 6'6" for the 2026-27 season.
Is 6'6" above average height in the NBA?
For the 2026-27 season, 6'6" is exactly the average height across this dataset, with an average of 26.1 years of age in the group as well.
What position do most 6'6" NBA players play?
Most 6'6" NBA players are listed as guards — 35 of the 59 in the 2026-27 group carry the G designation, with the remaining 24 listed as forwards.
Who is the oldest 6'6" NBA player in 2026-27?
DeMar DeRozan of the Denver Nuggets is the oldest, born on Aug 7, 1989, and listed at age 37 for the 2026-27 season.