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…
2023 NBA Draft Combine: Anthro Measurements
PLAYER POS BODY FAT % HAND LENGTH (inches) HAND WIDTH (inches) HEIGHT W/O SHOES HEIGHT W/ SHOES STANDING REACH WEIGHT (LBS) WINGSPAN PG -% 8.00 9.25 6′ 1.00” 8′ 1.00” 191.8 6′ 4.50” C -% 9.75 10.00 6′ 7.25” 9′ 0.50” 257.8 7′ 2.75” C -% 9.25 10.00 6′ 8.25” 9′ 2.50” 243.4 7′ 0.25” SG -% 8.00 9.25 6′ 3.25” 8′ 7.50” 190.8 6′ 7.00” SG…
From Hero to Goat — not that GOAT
Well, all the things considered, I suppose none of us should really be surprised by the outcome of last night’s game seven. The Beard in a big game was once again shorn. Doc had another team flatline under his supervision. And with all respect to Austin Reaves, Jayson Tatum continued to prove that perhaps he…
Nike EYBL Session 2
EYBL U17 Top Prospects Session 2 in Phoenix April 28-30 On the last weekend of April, in the Arizona Desert, the second session of Nike EYBL took place with the top U17, U16, U15 teams playing. While some of the better long term NBA prospects played in the U16 and U15 league (including the Boozer…
Nike EYBL Session 1
6’8 185 2025 – Georgia Stars 2025 Wilson has a lot of intrigue with his size and skills. Although his results could be more consistent (41.9% FG%, 28.6% 3PT), he has a nice shot with a high set point to shoot over the defense. He can also see the floor and pass the ball, consistently…
2023 NBA Draft: Early Entry List
On Tuesday April 25th, the NBA released the 242 early entry candidates for the June 22nd NBA draft. Under NCAA rules, in order to retain college basketball eligibility, college players who have entered NBA Draft 2023 must withdraw by Wednesday, May 31. EARLY ENTRY CANDIDATES FOR NBA DRAFT 2023 Player School Height Status Michigan State…
Under Armor Rise U17 Session 1 Phoenix Top Players
From April 21-24 Under Armor Rise Session 1 was held at Legacy Sports in Mesa, AZ. The top U15, U16, & U17 Under Armor teams took part in the event. With 16 games played at all times we focused on the U17 teams. Here are the top prospects and performers from this weekend many…
2023 Extended Mock Draft 4.0
With March Madness and the NBA regular season ending, and the playoff seeding set, following the play in games and coin flips yesterday, all the picks are set heading into the May NBA draft lottery. The lottery will take place May 16th, deciding the top 4 picks. Here’s a look at who’s rising and who’s…
2023 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
The annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament was held over the weekend. A number of top seniors went head to head with the primary goal to receive GLeague Combine invites based on a strong performance. Given the current stage of NCAA basketball due to the lost Covid season and additional year of eligibility rewarded to all, a…
2023 Nike Hoop Summit: USA Team
This year’s senior class is one of the weakest in recent memory with neither standout talent nor depth in relation to previous years. A concerning outlook for the 2024 NBA Draft, especially for teams that are in rebuidling mode. Here is a look at the USA prospects that participated in this year’s Nike Hoop Summit,…
2023 Nike Hoop Summit: World Team
With dozens of NBA decision makers on hand including a handful of high profile GMs, the Hoop Summit remains one of the top tier scouting events of the entire calendar. This year’s Hoop Summit’s World team was headlined by a 17 year old, potential top 3 pick in next year’s 2024 NBA Draft in French…
2023 McDonald’s All-American Game: West Prospects
The West battled but came up just short, losing 109-106. Getting out-rebounded 46-33 and only connecting on 37.5% (9-24) on free throws usually won’t result in a win. Both teams battled and had highlight plays throughout the game. Here’s a recap of the West. 6’3 190 PG – USC Collier Earned MVP for the West.…
NCAA Tournament Stock Watch: Final Four
As the men’s basketball season ends, we use this time to evaluate potential draftees’ stocks. For those participating in the NCAA tournament, NBA personnel watch and see who can and can’t perform in clutch situations and against top talent. For our final edition of this article, we bring you a few players who reached the…
2023 McDonald’s All American Game: East Prospects
The East won 109-106 in the most competitive McDonald’s All-American Game we’ve seen in a while. They dominated the boards (48-33) and put together a big second half to seal the deal. The game also seemed more competitive and organized than some past years, making it better for evaluation purposes. 6’4 165 PG/SG – Kentucky…
adidas Next Generation Tournament, Belgrade: Top Prospects
The adidas Next Generation Tournament acts as Europe’s biggest stage for under-18 basketball prospects at the club level. The first qualifier event was held in Munich, Germany from January 20-22 as Real Madrid won (article here). The second qualifier was held February 10-12 in Patras, Greece where Joventut Badalona won (article here). The third was…
NCAA Final Four Preview
#5 Miami Hurricanes vs #4 UCONN Huskies As a general rule of thumb, guard play is one of the top predictors of success in the NCAA Tournament. Not only is it important to have guards that can control the game and get a team into their offense, but possibly more importantly, it’s more difficult as…
2023 NBA Draft: Stock Watch: Elite 8
Following the 2023 NBA Draft: Stock Watch: Sweet 16.piece by NBADraft.net President Aran Smith, here is a follow up article featuring a few additional players deserving mention from the second weekend that were not featured in the original piece. Stock Up: – Miami (FL) Overall NCAA Tournament Stats: 16.5 PTS, 5.8 REB, 1.5 AST, 40.0…
Underclassman All-American Game: Top Prospects
The 2023 Underclassman All-American Game featured talent from the 2025 and 2026 high school classes. The game took place in Atlanta, Georgia and the White Team prevailed 90-81. White Team 6’4 160 PG/SG – 2025 Fleming had a huge output in his hometown, coming away as one of the game’s MVPs. He had a lot…