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Ben Pfeifer

Sports Editor

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Ben Pfeifer graduated from the University of Missouri with degrees in Psychology and Journalism. He has worked in basketball scouting covering the NBA and the draft for over a half-decade, working for various outlets. Now, he covers the NBA, the draft and high school basketball.

Articles by Ben Pfeifer (82)

High School Basketball Recruiting: Arkansas Commit JJ Andrews is an Underrated Star

Through the first two Nike EYBL sessions this season, few players performed as well as Arkansas commit JaShawn ‘JJ’ Andrews. The 6’6 wing helped lead his 16u Brad Beal Elite squad to a Peach Jam title last summer and picked up where he left off. I broke down what makes him a high-level player on […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  21 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Rasheer Fleming Scouting Report, NBA Comparison, & Projection

NBA teams will always covet rangy athletes like Rasheer Fleming. He showcased his high-level defensive tools throughout the season, which pair with elite measurements to forecast a defensive star at the next level. Can Fleming become more than a 3-and-D player at the NBA level? Team: Saint Joseph’s Height: 6’8 Weight: 232  Wingspan: 7’5 Age: […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  21 May 2025
College Basketball Transfer Portal: Who Will Sign Darrion Williams?

As the NBA Draft’s early entrant withdrawal date of June 15th nears, we’ll learn about more stay or go decisions. Former Texas Tech wing Darrion Williams decided to test the NBA waters and enter the transfer portal, but he withdrew his name from the 2025 NBA Draft today. Williams averaged 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  20 May 2025
College Basketball Transfer Portal: Where Will Jamir Watkins Land?

Recent developments in college basketball surrounding NIL have shifted the basketball landscape. More NBA hopefuls are returning to college basketball, electing to earn their money in college and hopefully improve their stock instead of leaving for the draft as a late pick. Florida State wing Jamir Watkins is a primary example of this, as one […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  20 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Will Riley Scouting Report, NBA Comparison, & Projection

Tall, dynamic shot-making wings like Will Riley often garner quite a bit of NBA buzz. Riley’s combine measurements underscored his excellent combination of height, skill and shooting upside. He’ll need to add plenty of muscle and strength as most teenagers do, but Riley’s size and offensive skillset form a rare prospect package. Team: Illinois Height: […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  19 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Egor Demin Scouting Report, NBA Comparison, & Projection

Egor Demin dazzled audiences as a freshman, flashing his potential as an oversized player with point-guard skills that have become so coveted. Demin thrived early on in the season, but struggled somewhat to maintain his production deep into conference and tournament play. Can Demin parlay his flashes of greatness into high NBA impact? Team: BYU […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  16 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Dissecting Three Shooting Sleeper Prospects

The 2025 NBA Draft features a deep crop of high-end shooting talents. Players like Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson, Ace Bailey, Liam McNeeley and Cooper Flagg will all see their names called early in the draft largely due to their outside shooting prowess. Beyond the big names, the class features plenty of star shooting prospects outside […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  16 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Carter Bryant Scouting Report, NBA Comparison, & Projection

Carter Bryant will join the long line of young, toolsy wing prospects to rise up boards after the college basketball season. It’s easy to see why scouts and teams love Bryant for his physical upside, youth and 3-point shooting potential. Will Bryant convert his enticing flashes into starter-quality NBA impact? Team: Arizona Height: 6’8 Weight: […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  15 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Why the Spurs Should Draft and Keep Dylan Harper

The basketball gods continue to favor the San Antonio Spurs, as they beat the odds to land the second pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. While the lottery results were a blessing for the Spurs, their decision with the pick won’t be as simple as it would be for other teams. For most teams, there […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  14 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Assessing Cooper Flagg’s Fit in Dallas

A wild twist of basketball fate will send Cooper Flagg to Dallas by way of the top pick in 2025. The 2025 NBA Draft is the Cooper Flagg draft and for good reason. He’s one of the very best prospects of the millennium, whose presence will shift the trajectory of his future franchise. That franchise […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  14 May 2025