The Golden State Warriors are making waves ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, with reports indicating they are set to work out Gonzaga’s standout point guard, Ryan Nembhard, on Tuesday. According to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area, the younger brother of Indiana Pacers star Andrew Nembhard is an intriguing prospect for the Warriors, who are looking to bolster their backcourt with a skilled ball-handler to complement or back up All-Star guard Stephen Curry.
Interesting name to watch for from the Warriors draft workout tomorrow: Ryan Nembhard
Younger brother of Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard averaged 10.5 points, 9.8 assists, 1.7 steals and shot 40.4 from 3 as a senior at Gonzaga
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) June 2, 2025
Ryan Nembhard, who played four seasons of college basketball at Creighton and Gonzaga, showcased his playmaking prowess in his senior year at Gonzaga. In 35 games, he averaged 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, an impressive 9.8 assists, and 1.7 steals per game, while shooting 44.6% from the field and 40.0% from beyond the arc. His ability to orchestrate an offense with elite vision and unselfishness has drawn significant attention, with ESPN’s Jonathan Givony praising him as a “dream point guard” for teammates in a Combine setting. Givony noted on May 13 that Nembhard’s performance earned him a call-up to the NBA Draft Combine, where he made a compelling case for a two-way contract.
Gonzaga’s Ryan Nembhard is a dream point guard for teammates to play alongside in a Combine setting with his tremendous feel, vision and unselfishness. Rightfully earned the callup to the big show, making a strong case for two-way consideration. pic.twitter.com/KUbldf5jY1
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 13, 2025
The Warriors, coming off a 48-34 season as the seventh seed in the Western Conference, were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games during the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. As they look to refine their roster, Nembhard’s playmaking ability and high basketball IQ could provide the spark they need in the backcourt. His familial connection to Andrew Nembhard, who has emerged as a key contributor for the Pacers during their run to the 2025 NBA Finals, only adds to the intrigue surrounding his potential impact.
get to know Andrew Nembhard ahead of the NBA Finals ⚽⛳🎾😄 pic.twitter.com/v9iUFHqjwK
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 2, 2025
Could Ryan Nembhard be the “passing artist” to shake up the Warriors’ rotation and the NBA at large? As draft day approaches, all eyes will be on Golden State’s next move.