Akili Vining brings steady two-way guard play and proven scoring touch
Vining profiles as a reliable, experienced **combo guard** who can score efficiently, create for others, and chip in defensively; in his lone UT Arlington season, he averaged 6.7 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in 22 minutes per game while shooting 37.2% from the field, and he previously showed a higher offensive ceiling with 11.7 points per game and 37.1% from three in his earlier college run.[3][5][6] He also posted a career-high 30 points in 2025, which suggests shot-making upside when he gets rhythm.[1] That makes him appealing if you want a mature guard who can handle the ball, play with composure, and bring lineup flexibility rather than just empty volume.[3][6]
