Category: Research Features
With the 2025 NBA Draft behind us, it’s officially time to speculate about what these teams may look like in the 2026 season and beyond. Let’s discuss three teams we’re especially excited to track after their draft hauls from day one and two: Phoenix’s young defensive core After the last few seasons of Suns basketball, […]
No part of basketball captivates me like beautiful passing does. Possibly reflective of my basketball strengths and weaknesses, I’ve always felt partial to brilliant players with a sixth sense for playmaking. Hours of watching Jason Williams, Steve Nash and Chris Paul passing highlights growing up led me to my most ambitious scouting project to date. […]
Forecasting the NBA Draft is no simple task. The first few picks shouldn’t be too hard, as the top two of the 2025 class — Duke freshman Cooper Flagg and Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper — exist within their own tiers. Beyond that, there’s plenty of uncertainty for this fluid draft class. Trades on and before […]
González spent most of his season as a bench rotation player for an experienced Real Madrid squad. It’s normal and expected for young players to struggle to carve a role in the EuroLeague, but González helped on defense, especially. How much will NBA teams lean on his excellent scoring against youth competition to form his […]
Over the last few college basketball seasons, no player has out-shot Koby Brea. He’s the best pure shooter in the draft, bringing size and shotmaking on the wing that NBA teams covet. Brea doesn’t add much value outside of 3-point shooting, but how high of a pick will that be worth on draft night? Team: […]
Asa Newell was one of college basketball’s most productive freshmen this past season. He’ll bring his high motor, defensive versatility and finishing acumen to whichever team selects him. How high of an NBA ceiling can Newell reach? Can he translate his college production into pro-level impact? Team: Georgia Height: 6’9 Weight: 224 Wingspan: 6’11.25 Age: […]
Noah Penda thrived on defense in the French League this season, showcasing his pro-ready tools on that end of the floor. Penda made strides on offense, but he must keep progressing to develop into a two-way wing contributor at the NBA level. How high of a pick are his tantalizing flashes and tools worth? Team: […]
After a highly impactful final season at West Virginia, Small hopes to hear his name called somewhere in the draft. Consensus projections view him as a mid-to-late second-round pick, but should he go higher than that? Can his great offensive skills and defensive toolbox carry over to the NBA? Team: West Virginia Height: 6’2 Weight: […]
After dominating youth competition last summer, Ben Saraf put together an impressive season as a professional point guard. NBA teams love tall guards like him with great handling, passing and scoring potential. Even without great physical tools, Saraf has the makeup of a future pro guard. Team: Ratiopharm Ulm Height: 6’6 Weight: 199 Wingspan: 6’8.7 […]
With the 2025 NBA draft rapidly approaching, rumors are flying, especially regarding trades up and down the board. Recently, reports detailing Philadelphia’s desire to trade up with San Antonio surfaced, presumably to draft Rutgers guard Dylan Harper. Without an obvious selection at third overall, Sixers GM Daryl Morey seems to be considering all of his […]
