2025-26 Season
JAY HUFF
2025-26 Season
JAY HUFF
Huff produces at an above average rate for a 21-minute workload.
About this model: Net Impact can't measure floor spacing, help defense rotations, or playmaking gravity — so wings and guards are slightly undervalued vs bigs. How Net Impact works
TEAM COMPARISON
of 20 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 92 Centers with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Jay Huff’s opening stretch of the season was defined by a volatile tug-of-war between elite rim deterrence and maddening perimeter shot selection. Even when his jumper abandoned him, his towering defensive presence often kept his head above water. During the 10/31 vs ATL matchup, he bricked all four of his three-point attempts to finish with just 8 points, yet still posted a +2.3 impact score by flawlessly anchoring the drop coverage and contesting every drive. That trigger-happy offensive approach eventually carried a steep cost. On 11/21 vs CLE, an abysmal 1-for-7 showing from beyond the arc completely torpedoed his elite interior defense, dragging him down to a brutal -4.1 impact. When he actually balanced his outside shot with interior discipline, he looked like a genuine two-way weapon. He finally put the entire package together on 11/29 vs CHI, draining four triples for 14 points while building an absolute wall at the rim to generate a staggering +16.4 impact.
Jay Huff’s middle stretch of the season was defined by a wild, Jekyll-and-Hyde volatility tied directly to his perimeter shot selection. When his jumper abandoned him, he often refused to adapt. Look at the 12/22 vs BOS game, where his stubborn insistence on chucking contested threes resulted in a brutal -9.7 impact score. Yet, he frequently managed to salvage terrible shooting nights by anchoring the paint. During the 12/08 vs SAC matchup, he posted a hefty +9.0 impact score despite scoring just eight points on a miserable 1-for-5 shooting night, strictly because his elite rim protection (+4.0 defensive impact) completely deterred opponent drives. He finally put all the pieces together to close the window. On 01/16 vs NOP, Huff exploded for 29 points on 13-of-17 shooting, earning a monstrous +23.6 impact score by blending inside dominance with lethal floor-spacing.
Jay Huff’s midseason stretch was defined by a maddening tug-of-war between game-wrecking rim protection and self-sabotaging shot selection. When he embraced his role as a defensive anchor, his value skyrocketed regardless of his shooting touch. Look no further than 01/21 vs BOS, where he managed a mere 2 points but still earned a +1.5 impact score because elite interior defense completely salvaged a vanishing offensive night. Conversely, his obsession with the perimeter often bled value. He dropped 16 points on 01/31 vs ATL, yet registered a -2.8 impact score because his distinct inability to anchor the paint defensively served as a hidden cost that erased his scoring gains. He eventually found the perfect balance on 02/20 vs WAS. Operating as an absolute flamethrower from deep, Huff poured in 22 points and generated a massive +13.1 impact score to completely warp the opponent's defensive shell.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Volatile for his role. Huff has noticeable ups and downs, with scoring moving ~6 points between games.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 52% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Huff consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 6 games. Longest cold streak: 4 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY
Based on 76 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
77 games played