Jumbo shot creators are in vogue in the NBA right now and this group reflects that demand. Read more »
NBA Draft Analysis
2019 NBA Draft Prospects: Shooting Guards
Sights And Sounds Of 2019 NBA Draft Media Availability
On the surge of Canadians in the first round, Tyler Herro's quick rise, Jaxson Hayes playing football, Jarrett Culver playing soccer and more. Read more »
2019 NBA Draft Prospects: Small Forwards
This is not a strong year for the small forward position with Cam Reddish, Nassir Little and Romeo Langford all remaining highly touted more for what they did in high school than college. Read more »
2019 NBA Draft Prospects: Power Forwards
On Zion Williamson, DeAndre Hunter, Sekou Doumbouya, Rui Hachimura and Brandon Clarke. Read more »
2019 NBA Draft Prospects: Centers
Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of Jaxson Hayes, Bol Bol, Goga Bitadze, Mfiondu Kabengele and Nicolas Claxton. Read more »
College Basketball Barely Contained Zion Williamson
It's tempting to wonder what true freedom would look like for Zion Williamson, what he would do with his talents if he could apply them more freely, but that's a far-off fantasy. Read more »
Prospect Report: Eric Paschall Of Villanova
Eric Paschall certainly looks the part for what the league is looking for in its combo forwards from physical and athletic standpoints. Read more »
Prospect Report: Jontay Porter Of Missouri
Jontay Porter is six-foot-11 stretch big who really impressed with his skill and intelligence at such a young age. Read more »
Prospect Report: De'Andre Hunter Of Virginia
De'Andre Hunter looks the part of what the NBA is looking for in a two-way combo forward these days, which is why he is currently considered the ninth-ranked prospect in the 2019 draft class. Read more »
Prospect Report: Keldon Johnson Of Kentucky
The NBA is starved for wings and Keldon Johnson looks the part of a 3&D wing from a physical-standpoint and based on how he's been used. Read more »
Prospect Report: Sekou Doumbouya Of Limoges
Sekou Doumbouya is the top-ranked European prospect born in 2000 and currently considered the third-ranked prospect in the 2019 draft class, leveraging his athletic ability as a threat near the basket on both ends. Read more »
Prospect Report: Zion Williamson Of Duke
Zion Williamson is a remarkable athlete who has shown glimpses of a very appealing skill-set as a shot creator from the perimeter. The question now becomes how exactly does he fit in a team that doesn't exist with the sole purpose of giving him the ball. Read more »
Prospect Report: Bol Bol Of Oregon
Bol Bol is one of those prospects who is a lot more interesting in theory than in reality at this point of his development. Read more »
Prospect Report: R.J. Barrett Of Duke
Besides the advanced physical profile and athletic ability for someone R.J. Barrett's age, he has shown enough footwork and court vision to project as a volume shot creator for himself and others, though his shot is still a work in progress. Read more »
The Case Of Ralph Sampson And The Fate Of NBA Lottery Selections
Every year, we draw a shiny red circle around a handful of lottery selections, anointing them as harbingers of the future even though we know better. Read more »
2018 NBA Draft Prospect Reports (Full List)
Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Mohamed Bamba, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marvin Bagley headline the 2018 NBA Draft class. Read more »
Prospect Report: Luka Doncic Of Real Madrid
Luka Doncic is a prodigal shot creator and the most accomplished international teenager in history. Read more »
Sights And Sounds Of 2018 NBA Draft Availability
On Jaren Jackson Jr., Kevin Knox, Marvin Bagley, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Zhaire Smith and more. Read more »
Prospect Report: Jerome Robinson Of Boston College
Jerome Robinson has a skill-set similar to Devin Booker's on offense with his excellent shooting and passing. Read more »
How To Approach Prospect Evaluation: Defense
On determining functional size, mobility, mental awareness and effort when judging the defensive potential of prospects. Read more »