International Stock Watch

Stock Up (6-10, SF/PF, 2005, Bourg) The French prospect has been closely monitored since he was 15 years old. Knowing this, he made sure he would have the chance to demonstrate his abilities to NBA scouts in his first season of eligibility, deciding to go on loan to Bourg. Basically, Risacher followed the Wembanyama path,…

International Stock Watch

Stock Up (7-2, PF/C, 2004, Metropolitans 92) It’s been almost 2 years (or possibly 3?) since the French prospect was considered the front runner to be the No 1 for this year’s draft. A lot has happened since then, but one thing stays the same: Wembanyama keeps tantalizing people  with his combination of skillset and…

European Stock Watch

Who’s Hot (02′, 6-8, F/C, Real Madrid) Garuba had a solid season. Then, the EuroLeague’s playoffs happened and he exploded, dominating in a number of games, like he did against Anadolu Efes, the team that went on to win it all. And, just like that, everyone remembered how special a player he is and what…

International Stock Watch

Who’s Hot (02, 6-8. G, Adelaide 36ers) The Australian prospect has drawn a great deal of interest, and that was the case even before the season started. Which makes sense considering 6-foot-8 point guards with elite court vision don’t come too often. Watching him shine in the NBL, one can understand why scouts are extremely…

International Stock Watch

Who’s Hot (02′, 6-9, PF/C, Besiktas) Whenever a teenager averages 20 points and 10 rebounds in one of the best Leagues in Europe, it’s impossible to ignore him. Alperen Sengun fits that category. The Turkish prospect has always been productive at FIBA’s junior level tournaments, but the way this has translated in the Turkish League…

International Stock Watch

Who’s Hot (01′, 6-7, PG/SG, USA, Illawara) LaMelo Ball (pictured)  is considered an international prospect since he decided to go pro almost 3 years ago in Lithuania, before deciding to play in Australia this season. The talented guard hasn’t played since the 30th of November because of a foot injury (which was called a bone…