Category: NBA Draft
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As the NBA continues to trend towards tall, big lineups, Ryan Kalkbrenner shouldn’t have trouble finding a home. He’s an elite college basketball player who dominated at Creighton and should find success as a rim defender and finisher at the next level. How much will teams value an older prospect without much upside compared to […]
Offenses covet dunks more than any shot in basketball, and for good reason. Dunks create highly efficient offenses and often require lots of space to materialize, whether in transition or due to defensive breakdowns. Therefore, players who can create dunks in half-court settings often bring incredible value. Many offensive stars generated lots of thunderous slams […]
Liam McNeeley’s archetype will likely never fully go out of style. NBA teams covet tall, smart shotmaking wings who help their lineups add spacing, size and versatility. McNeeley’s shooting track record speaks for itself, but what else will he bring to the table? Can McNeeley add value in other ways aside from shooting at the […]
For the first half of the season, Kasparas Jakucionis played like a potential top-five pick. After a mid-season injury, he didn’t return to his previous level of play. Jakucionis boasts excellent size, passing feel and shooting potential, but he’s limited in notable ways. Which version of Jakucionis will his future NBA team receive? Team: Illinois […]
It’s easy to fall in love with players like Danny Wolf. True seven-footers with ball skills, passing acumen and pull-up shooting flashes remind people of modern big man stars. Wolf’s best moments rival almost anyone in the class, but how will that translate to NBA impact? Will Wolf continue his point-center play at the next […]
In a class devoid of true center bets, Sorber stands out as a strong two-way big man option. Teams will enjoy his rim protection, throwback post scoring and playmaking verve. How highly will teams invest in a player like Sorber, who can boost the floor of a frontcourt, versus other, more volatile prospect bets? Team: […]
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: […]
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? […]
