Spurs’ youngsters showing up
San Antonio’s March 14 game vs. Charlotte put recent draft picks on display—highlights show the Spurs leaning into defensive schemes and a quicker offensive pace as their young core progresses [].
Victor Wembanyama returned from a one-game absence with 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and three blocks in San Antonio’s 115–102 win on March 14. apnews.com Stephon Castle logged 13 minutes off the bench and finished with 8 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds in the matchup. basketball-reference.com Rookie Carter Bryant played 5 minutes, shooting 1‑for‑4 and grabbing 2 rebounds in the game’s box score. nba.com Bryant was the Spurs’ No. 14 overall pick in the 2025 draft and signed with the team on July 3, 2025. nba.com Second‑overall pick Dylan Harper was listed inactive (calf) on the Spurs’ March 14 inactive list. nba.com Harper was officially signed by San Antonio after being selected No. 2 in the 2025 draft. nba.com Coach Mitch Johnson has repeatedly cited an emphasis on increasing pace and sharpening defensive schemes in recent team Q&As and press conferences. nba.com The Spurs’ next scheduled game is at the Los Angeles Clippers on March 16, 2026, per the team’s regular-season schedule. nba.com
