Darryn Peterson: Only 3 games but the fluidity in which he glides into makeable shots is just so convincing. Translatable, elite-level creation, + surefire shotmaking skill/finishing ability points to a 25+ PPG NBA scorer. High school tape shows enough signs of willing playmaking off his tight ball-handling and elusiveness. More tape of incredible defensive quickness/playmaking.… Continue reading Elevator Analysis: Quick-Hit Draft Thoughts on 2026 NBA Prospects
I love and hate the final month before the draft. It's like watching the big third act of a movie, here comes the suspense, but the screen is blocked by a curtain and its in a different language, so you have to kind of use your best judgement on what the characters are saying. We… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts on What Happens in the One Month Leading Up to the Draft
Nique Clifford snuck up on me late last season, and the visions of a Swiss Army Knife forward became more believable after he backed up a 17 point, 10 board, 6 assist game in the NCAA tournament (in a W over Virginia) with a very comfortable showing at the NBA combine. And then CSU point… Continue reading Nique Clifford, Value Pick
Milos Uzan - I may have overlooked the strides he made this year. Sometimes after watching a player not pop for 2-3 seasons, you naturally write him off and keep a closed mind. That 25-point game against Arizona in the Big 12 Championships was an eye-opener. I love guards that that possess both pull-up shooting… Continue reading Ten Scouting Storylines I’m watching in the NCAA Tournament’s Opening Rounds
Going back to Montverde Academy, I couldn't get past Queen's body type, post-up heavy game and suspect defensive projection. Even as the production and highlights started to pile up Maryland, anchored skepticism kept me from opening my mind. Now it's changed. A higher level of movement fluidity, craft/IQ and agility has turned me. The ways… Continue reading I’ve Changed my Mind on Derik Queen
Foot surgery knocks out Thomas Sorber for the year after he averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 boards, 2.4 assists, 2.0 blocks, 1.5 steals. That's serious production for a freshman center. He's done enough to warrant easy first-round consideration just based on the effectiveness of his back-to-the-basket polish (footwork, touch, counters), finishing and defensive activity. They all… Continue reading Reaction to Thomas Sorber Out for the Season
Basic scouting history/laws would suggest there isn't an obvious path to upside for a 6'3" guard that's not a primary ball-handler or playmaker. On paper, Jase Richardson lacks advantageous size to match up against NBA 2-guards and considerable playmaking tape/assists to buy a point guard (although we should really get rid of the term point… Continue reading Hidden Upside with Jase Richardson
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