Overview
Peter Suder’s father, Rick Suder, was a two-time All-Atlantic 10 player at Duquesne in the 1980s, and his great-grandfather was MLB infielder Pete Suder. Peter was a key contributor on two Indiana state championship teams at Carmel High School before choosing Bellarmine over higher-profile programs. He averaged 9.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists as a freshman, earning ASUN All-Freshman honors. After showing slight improvements as a sophomore, Suder transferred to Miami (Ohio). He became the engine of one of college basketball’s most remarkable stories, earning back-to-back All-MAC First Team selections and the 2025-26 MAC Player of the Year award, as the Redhawks completed a perfect 31-0 regular season and entered the AP Top 25 for the first time in over two decades. As a senior, Suder averaged 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals on 55%/42%/73% shooting splits.
Analysis
Suder is a hard-nosed, do-everything guard whose game is built on winning basketball. He is an effective spot-up shooter and a willing playmaker who guarded multiple positions. His ability to take over in late-game situations was a consistent theme throughout his senior season. The questions at the NBA level center on whether his offensive creation will translate against longer, more athletic defenders. Suder’s combination of shooting ability for his size, winning intangibles and steady all-around production drew legitimate combine attention.
Projection
Suder is a late second-round to undrafted candidate whose path to an NBA roster runs through his solid shooting, defensive versatility and winning mindset. He profiles similarly to players like Max Strus or Pat Connaughton, mid-major standouts who needed time to develop before earning rotation minutes.
Career Highlights
- 2025-26 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year; helped lead Miami (Ohio) to a 32-2 record (18-0 in MAC).
- Finalist for the 2025-26 Lou Henson Award, which honors the nation’s top mid-major player.
- Shot career highs of 54.6% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range this past season.
- All-MAC First Team choice in both seasons with the RedHawks (2024-25, 2025-26).
- 2022-23 Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman Team honoree in the first of his two seasons at Bellarmine.
— Profile by RotoWire.com with additional info from the official NBA Draft Media Guide