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BORN: 23/02/2001
LAST TEAM: Arizona Wildcats (NCAA)
HEIGHT: 196 cm
WEIGHT: 98 kg
PRO
- Movements off the ball
- Defense
- Great upside
WEAKNESSES
- 1v1 off the dribble
- Size – physicality
- Handling
VIDEO
INTRODUCTION
Pelle Larsson is one of the most representative players of the growing Swedish basketball movement. Named Pac-12 Sixth Man of the Year, he is a player worth monitoring closely, with a promising future at a high level in European basketball, potentially alongside his Arizona teammate, Estonian guard Kerr Kriisa.
Pelle Larsson is an energetic and skilled perimeter player who can contribute in multiple areas of the game. He plays with intelligence and has solid offensive instincts, particularly effective as a spot-up shooter from beyond the arc, which remains his preferred option. While not a primary creator, his decision-making allows him to impact the flow of the offense.
Defensively, he stands out for his discipline and awareness. He is reliable in one-on-one situations, capable of switching across positions with confidence, and shows good instincts when attacking the glass.
To fully transition into a more prominent role, he needs to improve his physical strength to better absorb contact in traffic and refine his ball-handling skills to attack closeouts more effectively. However, the tools and mindset are clearly there for him to grow into a key player at the professional level.
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