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2025 NBA mock draft: Cooper Flagg is the prize, but entire class is intriguing
6 months ago

2025 NBA mock draft: Cooper Flagg is the prize, but entire class is intriguing

New York Times  

The 2024 NBA Draft ended two weeks ago. 1. Cooper Flagg | 6-8 forward | 18 years old | Duke Let’s put this simply: Flagg is one of the best two-way players I’ve seen at the high school level in a long time. Nolan Traoré | 6-3 guard | 19 years old | Saint-Quentin No 2025 draft prospect helped themselves …

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Analysis, fits for all 58 NBA Draft picks from John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis, fits for all 58 NBA Draft picks from John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie

New York Times  

Follow the 2024 NBA Draft as it happens with our live blog, and sign up for The Bounce to get basketball content delivered straight to your inbox. Alexandre Sarr | 7-0 forward/center | 19 years old | Perth Wildcats Vecenie’s ranking: 1 Alexandre Sarr is the highest-upside player in the 2024 NBA Draft class. Utah Jazz Isaiah Collier | 6-3 …

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2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on Alexandre Sarr and top big men
6 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on Alexandre Sarr and top big men

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 NBA Draft. Clingan’s likely going higher in the draft because of his defensive chops, but Edey has really impressed NBA people over the last year. The big man group drops some after that, but there are some centers who have flashed intrigue: Baylor freshman Yves Missi, who made both the Big 12’s …

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NBA Mock Draft 2024: What are Atlanta Hawks up to? That mystery hovers over this week
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Mock Draft 2024: What are Atlanta Hawks up to? That mystery hovers over this week

New York Times  

It’s officially 2024 NBA Draft week. Nikola Topić | 6-6 lead guard | 18 years old | Crvena zvezda Topić’s draft range is one of the biggest talking points around the league now. Ron Holland | 6-7 wing | 18 years old | G League Ignite Holland was the Ignite’s most productive player last season, averaging 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds …

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2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on top guard prospects
6 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on top guard prospects

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 NBA Draft. He’s going to have his jersey sell out with kids, because ‘I can be like him.’ Eastern Conference executive No. Ja’Kobe Walter | 6-4 SG/SF | 19 years old | Baylor Eastern Conference scout: I think he’s going to be really good. Isaiah Collier | 6-3 guard | 19 years …

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NBA mock draft 2024: Donovan Clingan to Hawks? Why No. 1 pick is still up for grabs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA mock draft 2024: Donovan Clingan to Hawks? Why No. 1 pick is still up for grabs

New York Times  

We have less than a week until the 2024 NBA Draft, and we have just as much clarity about what will happen as we did about a month ago. Chicago Bulls Nikola Topić | 6-6 lead guard | 18 years old | Crvena zvezda Topić’s draft range is one of the biggest talking points around the league now. GO DEEPER …

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NBA Mock Draft 2024: Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher emerge as top picks in unpredictable draft
7 months ago

NBA Mock Draft 2024: Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher emerge as top picks in unpredictable draft

New York Times  

The NBA Draft’s first early-entry deadline has come and gone, which means it’s time to update our NBA mock draft. Washington Wizards Zaccharie Risacher | 6-8 wing/forward | 19 years old | JL Bourg The Wizards have built up wing depth in recent years, with 23-year-old Deni Avdija and Bilal Coulibaly, last season’s No. Charlotte Hornets Dalton Knecht | 6-5 …

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Donovan Dent, Tucker DeVries and 4 more mid-major standouts to watch this week
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Donovan Dent, Tucker DeVries and 4 more mid-major standouts to watch this week

New York Times  

Every March, the mid-major ranks of men’s college basketball birth new stars. No matter the level, it’s hard to find players like Achor who are this big, this long, can finish inside and also move well enough to work within an active defensive scheme. He’s averaged nearly seven long-range shots per game over the last two years, with two-thirds of …

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2024 NBA Mock Draft: Zaccharie Risacher rises to No. 1; top three players all from overseas
10 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NBA Mock Draft: Zaccharie Risacher rises to No. 1; top three players all from overseas

New York Times  

The 2024 NBA Draft cycle is officially here now that the trade deadline has passed. GO DEEPER CJ Moore's Top 25: UConn towers above the field Ron Holland | 6-8 wing | 18 years old | G League Ignite Holland has been the most Ignite’s most productive player this season, averaging 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game …

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2024 NBA Draft Big Board: USC’s Isaiah Collier No. 1 as season of uncertainty kicks into high gear
1 year, 1 month ago

2024 NBA Draft Big Board: USC’s Isaiah Collier No. 1 as season of uncertainty kicks into high gear

New York Times  

I’ve been waiting to release a 2024 NBA Draft Big Board, largely because this draft class remains so uncertain. 1 Isaiah Collier USC G 19 6-5 2 Nikola Topic Mega G 18 6-6 3 Alexandre Sarr Perth Wildcats F/C 19 7-1 4 Zaccharie Risacher JL Bourg F 19 6-8 5 Cody Williams Colorado W/F 19 6-8 6 Reed Sheppard Kentucky …

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Top 20 college basketball guards for 2023-24: Tyler Kolek, Trey Alexander and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Top 20 college basketball guards for 2023-24: Tyler Kolek, Trey Alexander and more

New York Times  

It’s often said that college basketball is a guard’s game. But if Alexander showcases the ability to initiate sets regularly like he did late in his freshman season at the lead guard spot after Nembhard’s injury — he averaged over four assists per game over Creighton’s last 13 games in 2021-22 —- while also maintaining his shooting and confidence as …

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Top 20 college basketball bigs for 2023-24: Zach Edey, Ryan Kalkbrenner and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Top 20 college basketball bigs for 2023-24: Zach Edey, Ryan Kalkbrenner and more

New York Times  

Welcome back to college basketball in 2023-24, where rosters across the sport still feel the immense effects of the COVID-19 pandemic bonus year. He’s been quite good in that respect over the last two years, and actually finished in the top-25 nationally in points per game out of post-ups, per Synergy, last season. Branden Carlson | 7-0 center | senior …

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NBL Blitz 2023: An early evaluation the top NBA Draft prospects in Australia this season
1 year, 3 months ago

NBL Blitz 2023: An early evaluation the top NBA Draft prospects in Australia this season

New York Times  

The 2024 NBA Draft cycle has kicked into full gear, with the G League Ignite having already played five games and international teams starting preseason play. GO DEEPER 2024 NBA Mock Draft: The prospects you need to know next season Trentyn Flowers | Adelaide 36ers | 6-7 wing | 18 years old Early grade: Project, check back later Before diving …

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How young Bucks players such as A.J. Green could have a hand in Milwaukee’s future
1 year, 4 months ago

How young Bucks players such as A.J. Green could have a hand in Milwaukee’s future

New York Times  

With the Bucks putting a greater focus on young players on the back half of their roster, we decided to enlist the services of The Athletic’s NBA Draft expert and prospect guru Sam Vecenie for a breakdown of those players and how they might be able to contribute moving forward. Nehm: Sam, before we discuss the Bucks’ two-way players, let’s …

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NBA Mock Draft: Wembanyama to Spurs (obviously), but questions begin after that
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Mock Draft: Wembanyama to Spurs (obviously), but questions begin after that

New York Times  

We are about a week away from the 2023 NBA Draft. Toronto Raptors Jalen Hood-Schifino | 6-4 wing | 20 years old | Indiana The Scout: Hood-Schifino is a well-rounded, young prospect who won the Big Ten’s Rookie of the Year award this past season while averaging 13 points, four rebounds and four assists. Golden State Warriors Kris Murray | …

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NBA post-lottery Mock Draft 2023: Wembanyama goes No. 1 to Spurs; Henderson to Hornets
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA post-lottery Mock Draft 2023: Wembanyama goes No. 1 to Spurs; Henderson to Hornets

New York Times  

The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, with the San Antonio Spurs winning the No. Portland Trail Blazers Brandon Miller | 6-9 wing | 20 years old | Alabama The Scout: Miller was one of the best players in college basketball this past season. Golden State Warriors Jalen Hood-Schifino | 6-6 wing | 20 years old | Indiana …

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Redrafting the 2022 NBA Draft class: Is Paolo Banchero No. 1? Where does Chet Holmgren land?
1 year, 8 months ago

Redrafting the 2022 NBA Draft class: Is Paolo Banchero No. 1? Where does Chet Holmgren land?

New York Times  

The NBA regular season has come and gone, which means it’s a good time to dive into what happened with the rookie class, an incredibly fun group that, in my opinion, features remarkable depth and a high number of potential long-term starters who could be impact playoff players. In Sharpe’s final 10 games of the season, he averaged 23.7 points, …

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Men’s college basketball transfer portal commits and their fits: Dickinson, Perry and more
1 year, 9 months ago

Men’s college basketball transfer portal commits and their fits: Dickinson, Perry and more

New York Times  

The men’s college basketball transfer portal continues to churn. The counting numbers may have been down by his standards — he averaged almost 22 points per game, still — but that’s just because he had a better team around him. He was Butler’s second-leading scorer in 2022-23, averaging 11.6 points on 10 shot attempts per game, including 37.8 percent from …

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2023 NBA Draft: Should the Pistons go Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller with No. 2 pick?
1 year, 10 months ago

2023 NBA Draft: Should the Pistons go Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller with No. 2 pick?

New York Times  

Unless a remarkable turn of fortunes happens over the last month of the NBA season, the rebuilding and remarkably shorthanded Detroit Pistons are going into the offseason tied with the best odds at landing the No. To talk about Detroit’s future, the rookie seasons of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, the eventual return of Cade Cunningham and a potentially interesting …

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NBA Trade Deadline Big Board 2.0: O.G. Anunoby, Fred VanVleet near the top
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA Trade Deadline Big Board 2.0: O.G. Anunoby, Fred VanVleet near the top

New York Times  

Editor’s note: Big Board was updated Feb. 6 to reflect news of Kyrie Irving’s trade request from Brooklyn and the subsequent deal between Brooklyn and Dallas involving Irving and Dorian Finney-Smith. — Vecenie, Jan. 20 Jordan Clarkson One of the season’s best surprises has been Clarkson starting regularly for the first time since 2016 and posting arguably the best season …

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Marks: North Carolina after 10 games — what I know and what I think
2 years, 1 month ago

Marks: North Carolina after 10 games — what I know and what I think

New York Times  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Doesn’t matter how it comes: After four consecutive losses, North Carolina needed a win any way it could get it. “That last three minutes of the first half,” Hubert Davis said, “it’s the first time that I felt like it looked like Carolina basketball.” He’s right. “I feel like we’ve just been worried about our man …

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College basketball’s Top 50 newcomers for 2022-23: Nick Smith Jr, Tyrese Hunter and more
2 years, 2 months ago

College basketball’s Top 50 newcomers for 2022-23: Nick Smith Jr, Tyrese Hunter and more

New York Times  

The 2022-23 college basketball season tips off Monday, and there will be both new names to learn and familiar faces in new places. He’s a terrific distributor who gets everyone involved, finishing top-10 nationally in assists per game last season and within the top three of the Atlantic 10 each of the last three years. Broome averaged a double-double and …

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2022 NBA Mock Draft, Final Four edition: Jabari Smith at No. 1; Bennedict Mathurin, Jeremy Sochan among big movers
2 years, 9 months ago

2022 NBA Mock Draft, Final Four edition: Jabari Smith at No. 1; Bennedict Mathurin, Jeremy Sochan among big movers

New York Times  

The Final Four is here, which means NBA executives have gotten a chance to evaluate nearly all of the games of the college basketball season. He ended up averaging 12 points, eight rebounds and two blocks per game this year, while shooting 60 percent from the field, with most of his finishes being of the dunk shot or layup variety …

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Vecenie’s 2022 NBA Draft Big Board 3.0: Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith in their own tier; Shaedon Sharpe enters fray
2 years, 10 months ago

Vecenie’s 2022 NBA Draft Big Board 3.0: Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith in their own tier; Shaedon Sharpe enters fray

New York Times  

We’re now deep into March Madness season, and it’s a good time to reset The Athletic’s NBA Draft Big Board, which has seen quite a bit of shake-up since the previous update. 11 Ochai Agbaji, Kansas W 22 6-5 6-9 12 Jeremy Sochan, Baylor F 18 6-8 N/A 13 Bennedict Mathurin, Arizona W 20 6-6 N/A 14 TyTy Washington, Kentucky …

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