NBA Draft Analysis

NBA Draft Report: Ausar Thompson Of Overtime Elite

by Zachary Cohen

Ausar Thompson feels somewhat underappreciated at this point due to the presence of his brother, but a good case can be made that he's the best wing prospect in the class. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Jarace Walker Of Houston

by Zachary Cohen

There aren't many NBA big men that play both ends of the floor at a high level, while also being able to fit with pretty much any type of player. Jarace Walker may never become a star, but he could become a star in his role. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Amen Thompson Of Overtime Elite

by Zachary Cohen

Amen Thompson is a truly elite athlete with an incredible feel for his game, but whether he can make dramatic improvements with his perimeter shot will determine if he's a star or merely an exciting role player. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Scoot Henderson Of G League Ignite

by Zachary Cohen

Scoot Henderson is worthy of being the first player selected in many NBA drafts, just not this one. He is physically gifted and driven by his competitiveness to want to be great. Read more »
NBA Draft Report: Victor Wembanyama Of Metropolitans 92

by Zachary Cohen

Victor Wembanyama isn't just a high-ceiling player, but he has the highest floor of any prospect we've seen in the last decade. Read more »
2023 NBA Draft Report: Mikey Williams Of Vertical Academy

by Rafael Uehara

Perception of the development within the industry not yet necessarily meeting the same level of enthusiasm Mikey Williams generates on social media, but there is more to the combo guard than fame. Read more »
2023 NBA Draft Report: Emoni Bates Of Memphis

by Rafael Uehara

Despite the general understanding that his development might have stagnated a bit, both in terms of skills and physicality, Emoni Bates continues to be viewed as a potential star. Read more »
2023 NBA Draft Prospect Report: Victor Wembanyama Of ASVEL

by Rafael Uehara

Victor Wembanyama is an exceptional rim protector and projects as the sort of defender who can elevate the level of the defense around him, while also looking like he'll be able to score at all three levels. Read more »
2022 NBA Draft Report: Chet Holmgren Of Gonzaga

by Rafael Uehara

Chet Holmgren is a perimeter-oriented big man who can nail three-pointers on spot-ups and as the trailer in transition. He has good ball skills and coordination for someone his height to operate off the bounce on the regular. Read more »
It's Dream-Selling Season

by Colin McGowan

We are going to realize, in time, that this gaggle of young guys provide new paths toward winning, that they have or will develop skills that we are not now properly considering the value of. That's what the draft is about, on the broadest possible level. Read more »
Prospect Report: Keon Johnson Of Tennessee

by Rafael Uehara

The appeal with Keon Johnson is as a tenacious on-ball defender who can envelope smaller point guards at the point of attack and elevate the level of the offense in transition, while holding some potential to become more physical by his late-20s. Read more »
Prospect Report: Franz Wagner Of Michigan

by Rafael Uehara

The appeal with Franz Wagner as a potential 3&D wing who can check scoring threats that look to create separation via craft or quickness and elevate the level of the defense around him in help. Read more »
Prospect Report: Scottie Barnes Of Florida State

by Rafael Uehara

The appeal with Scottie Barnes is the idea of someone his size with his length being capable of guarding every single position across the perimeter and maybe even spending some time at center on occasion, while running point on the other end. Read more »
Prospect Report: Jonathan Kuminga Of The G League Ignite

by Rafael Uehara

Jonathan Kuminga's number one appeal to teams is his combination of age, physical profile, and pedigree as a scorer at the youth level. Read more »
Prospect Report: Jalen Suggs Of Gonzaga

by Rafael Uehara

Jalen Suggs is one of the best all-around prospects at the top of the draft though he certainly can improve his passing, perimeter shooting and on-ball defense. Read more »
2021 NBA Draft Prospect Report: Evan Mobley Of USC

by Rafael Uehara

For as skilled and capable with the ball as he is on offense, Evan Mobley might be even more special and a perfect fit for this era on defense. Read more »
2021 NBA Draft Prospect Report: Cade Cunningham Of Oklahoma State

by Rafael Uehara

With his size, passing and scoring, Cade Cunningham is considered the crown jewel of the highly rated 2021 draft class. Read more »
10 Biggest Draft Night Trades In NBA History

by Rafael Canton

From Bill Russell and Kevin McHale to Kobe Bryant and Scottie Pippen, many future Hall of Famers and All-Stars were dealt on draft night. Read more »
2020 NBA Draft: Top-5 Bigs

by Rafael Uehara

On James Wiseman, Onyeka Okongwu, Obi Toppin, Precious Achiuwa and Jalen Smith. Read more »
2020 NBA Draft: Top-10 Wings

by Rafael Uehara

The group of wings in this class is not that bad, as long as you are fully aware of what you're getting and adjust your expectations to what could be reasonably expected of them. Read more »