4 Most Surprising 2025 NBA Draft Withdrawals

The shifting college basketball landscape has created a historically thin 2025 NBA Draft pool. Quite a few notable prospects withdrew their name from the draft before the May 28th deadline, electing to return to college basketball next season. Whether for the certainty NIL funding brings or the chance to boost their stock, each prospect declined […]

benpfeifer  •  29 May 2025
Former St. John’s Star RJ Luis Jr. to Remain in 2025 NBA Draft

Former St. John’s star RJ Luis Jr. is keeping his name in the 2025 NBA draft, his agent, Sam Permut of Roc Nation, told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeff Borzello on Wednesday. “There will be no change of heart,” Reggie Luis, RJ’s father, told The Field of 68. “RJ’s excited about the future. He’s appreciative […]

James Foglio  •  29 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Nique Clifford Scouting Report, NBA Comparison, & Projection

It’s an annual tradition for certain productive upperclassmen to fly under the radar despite their college success. Nique Clifford fits that description in 2025, profiling as one of the draft’s better all-around wing bets. Clifford improved nearly every offensive facet of his game in 2024-25, but how much of that can he translate to the […]

benpfeifer  •  28 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Nolan Traore Scouting Report, NBA Comparison, & Projection

Scouts once viewed Nolan Traore as a potential top pick after dominating youth competition. He’s fallen some since then, but Traore flashed moments of greatness as the starting point guard for a professional basketball team. Can Traore thrive in the NBA without a bankable scoring option, winning with his great passing, defense and physical tools? […]

benpfeifer  •  26 May 2025
Duke Basketball Recruiting: How Will Sebastian Wilkins Fit?

Jon Scheyer’s dream offseason continued this week, as four-star wing Sebastian Wilkins reclassified to 2025 and committed to Duke. He chose the Blue Devils over Maryland, passing up a possibly greater role to play in Durham.  Wilkins would have joined a rebuilt Maryland roster featuring nine incoming transfers under new head coach Buzz Williams. He’d […]

benpfeifer  •  25 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Cedric Coward Scouting Report, NBA Comparison, & Projection

Cedric Coward benefited from the pre-draft process more than most prospects. After missing the majority of his college season due to injury, Coward saw his stock rise meteorically after more scouts learned of his tantalizing measureables and shooting prowess. Coward will take time to develop, but just how high can his ceiling reach? Team: Washington […]

benpfeifer  •  25 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Scouting Notes from NEXT Sports’ Pre-Draft Pro Day

I was fortunate enough to attend the NEXT Sports pre-draft pro day in El Segundo, California, on Wednesday. Team personnel and media lined up to watch the agency’s three NBA hopefuls — Curtis Jones, TJ Bamba and Nick Martinelli.  it’s always fun to watch high level basketball players showcase their athleticism in an open gym […]

benpfeifer  •  22 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: […]

benpfeifer  •  21 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: […]

benpfeifer  •  19 May 2025