Eason rockets up to 101, positioning as a late-round sleeper with per-game upside if Houston unlocks his multi-category potential and minutes.

Tari Eason continues his ascent, moving up near the hype-train area. His defensive contributions and growing role could unlock solid multi-cat production, particularly in 9-cat formats where volume and efficiency complement his stat-set.

<p>With Tate and Finney-Smith sidelined, Tari Eason is stepping into larger reserve minutes, showcasing his athleticism and defensive versatility as he expands his role.</p><p>His growing shooting and transition play could push him into a prominent late-season tier, especially if Houston leans into a pace-and-defense identity while building lineups around defense and secondary scoring.</p>

Eason is highlighted as a late-round stab at upside, rated around 140s pre-rank but with top-90 upside if Houston leans into his minutes and pace. His 25 minutes per game last year suggest a ceiling with more run and development.

Eason drew votes for most versatile defender, highlighting his role as a glue guy for Houston’s youthful, switchable defense.