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March Madness games can be overly influential for prospects’ draft stock. These are the most visible games of the season and performance in these often shifts the placement of prospects drastically on mainstream boards. Let’s discuss three of the most intriguing NBA Draft prospects matchups in the first few rounds of the tournament. NBA Draft […]
Cooper Flagg evolved into a dominant primary offensive engine for Duke throughout his freshman season. That projection changes his outlook as a prospect, rendering him a possibly special player. I broke down his excellent offense on my YouTube channel, focusing on the aspects that define his profile. Flagg’s impressive counting stats, averaging 18.9 points and […]
The Tommy Lloyd era at Arizona has brought consistent success and tournament appearances. His Wildcats made the tournament as a top-two seed in each of his first three seasons. But Arizona hasn’t found a way over the hump, stalling out in the Sweet 16 last season and in 2023. Arizona hasn’t played as well this […]
Every March Madness brings a new crop of stars who most fans hadn’t heard of prior. From one-hit wonders like Jack Gohlke to eventual NBA standouts like Donte DiVincenzo, the tournament does wonders for the stock of its victors. Let’s discuss five players who could break out on the NCAA tournament stage. We don’t know […]
March Madness (and conference tournaments) mark a turning point in any draft cycle. National eyes and attention turn towards college basketball and inevitably the next NBA Draft. The 2025 draft projects to be as strong as any class in recent memory and will spark plenty of debate and discourse. Big Board Tiers Creating a big […]
Guards in the NBA must threaten defenses as drivers. Rim pressure and slashing are imperative skills, especially when projecting translation to the pros from college or pro leagues. Even for guards who aren’t high flyers, driving helps open up their passing and shooting games. Learning about prospects’ driving and finishing can help us project guards […]
There’s a reason the top of most NBA Drafts are littered with high-profile freshmen. Players who star in college (or any other league) at an age younger than their competition often develop into stars. Age combined with production and functional athlete tools provides a sturdy formula for projecting NBA stars. It’s equally important for those […]
Kentucky head coach John Calipari’s departure for Arkansas muddied the Wildcats’ immediate future. They snatched Mark Pope from BYU and haven’t missed a beat, boasting a better record than Calipari’s Razorbacks. The Wildcats sit at 13-3 with ranked wins over Duke, Gonzaga, Florida and Misssipppi State. They’ve succeeded despite nearly all of Calipari’s top-ranked recruits […]
From the moment he stepped on a college basketball court, Dylan Harper has been one of the nation’s best players. Rutgers’ freshman guard sits near the top of most 2025 NBA Draft boards on account of his elite driving and strong passing potential. His 30% assist rate and 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio are stellar, but we […]
So much of the 2025 NBA Draft discussion surrounds the Duke Blue Devils, as it tends to do. Cooper Flagg looks like a virtual lock to land at number one, turning eyes towards him whenever he steps on the court. We shouldn’t forget Duke’s other talented prospects, notably freshman wing Kon Knueppel. Knueppel’s high-end passing […]