Category: Research Features
After following John Calipari from Kentucky to Arkansas, Thiero became one of the nation’s better wings. He’s a dynamic, powerful athlete, helping him dominate as a slasher, foul-drawer and defender at the college level. Thiero’s outside shooting and offensive role will raise questions, but Team: Arkansas Height: 6’8 Weight: 220 Wingspan: 7’0 Age: 21.1 (May […]
Jase Richardson broke out for the Spartans this season as a surprise one-and-done. He was one of the nation’s most productive and efficient freshmen, making plays on both ends for an excellent Michigan State team. Can Richardson translate his elite efficiency and outside shooting Team: Michigan State Height: 6’3 Weight: 186 Wingspan: 6’4 Age: 18.7 […]
Few projected Labaron Philon to declare for the draft after his freshman season, but Philon starred for the Crimson Tide this season. He proved himself a critical rotation piece for one of the nation’s best teams, fitting Nate Oats’s system snugly. How will Philon translate his college success to the NBA level? Team: Alabama Height: […]
After a disappointing end to his junior season, former St. John’s wing RJ Luis decided to enter the transfer portal. Rick Pitino controversially benched the Big East Player of the Year down the stretch in his loss to Arkansas in the Round of 32. That, along with St. John’s loaded incoming transfer class, led Luis […]
In his first playoff game as an NBA head coach, Nuggets skipper David Adelman made a fascinating choice. He elected to close the game with the volatile Russell Westbrook over Michael Porter Jr., who had struggled throughout the game. That decision paid off, as Denver won game one 112-110 in overtime against the Los Angeles […]
Few NBA Draft prospects match the bucket-getting purity Tre Johnson exudes. He’s a hooper’s hooper, scoring off of the dribble on contested pull-up jumpers and post fades from the mid-range. How will his high usage scoring game translate to the NBA level? Can he maintain star-level scoring impact against the best competition in the world? […]
Collin Murray-Boyles will be the top returning player in the 2025 NBA Draft. He’s a polarizing prospect; some scouts love his unique blend of physical and mental traits and others worry about his lack of height and outside shooting. Where does Murray-Boyles land on that spectrum? Team: South Carolina Height: 6’7 Weight: 231 Wingspan: 7’2 […]
Jeremiah Fears reclassified to play college basketball this season and led the Sooners to an NCAA Tournament berth. Despite being one of the younger players in the country, Fears carried Oklahoma’s offense, showcasing his potential primary initiator skillset. Can he overcome some of his physical and defensive limitations to become an NBA star? Team: Oklahoma […]
Derik Queen began his college career with a 22-point, 20-rebound game and capped it off with an NCAA Tournament buzzer beater. Scouts are split on Queen, with some fearing investing in a big man who isn’t a prolific shooter or interior defender. But Queen was a bona fide star scorer at the college level. Can […]
Bailey was one of the 2024 high school class’s most highly touted players. It’s impossible not to think of some NBA greats watching the 6’10 Bailey drill jumpers out of the post and pull-up over defenders. Despite some notable flaws, scouts and fans alike will understandably become enamored with his potential. Team: Rutgers Height: 6’10 […]
