Derik Queen should be a productive offensive big in the NBA, but will be in a limited role due to his defensive shortcomings or can he extend it out? Read more »
Players with Jeremiah Fears' offensive flair, scoring chops, and feel for the game don't come around often, which offset concerns about his shooting and lack of size. Read more »
The NFL, MLB and NHL all have essentially the same system that rewards the very worst teams with the very best picks. Yet none of those leagues are dealing with anything that comes close to the NBA's annual existential crisis. Read more »
Bennett Stirtz, Nique Clifford, Max Shulga, Tyon Grant-Foster and JaKobe Coles are names to watch from an NBA draft perspective in the early rounds of the tournament. Read more »
Khaman Maluach might not be a franchise player himself, but he can be a franchise cornerstone. And a rim-running big that's easy to play with and has the potential to anchor a defense unlocks all kinds of team-building opportunities. Read more »
Players with Liam McNeeley's length, shooting ability and instincts rarely flame out in the NBA. In fact, getting caught up in overthinking a player's physical profile feels like something that has killed front offices in recent years. Read more »
Dylan Harper's electric on-ball ability just might give him more upside than anybody outside of Cooper Flagg. He's a special offensive player, and he's wired the right way. Read more »
Cooper Flagg is a dynamic two-way prospect that has one minor flaw. And Duke's roster construction isn't doing him any favors in hiding it. Read more »
Cooper Flagg headlines the 2025 draft class, but Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Dylan Harper, Egor Demin, Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, Khaman Maluach, Drake Powell and Tre Johnson will be worth following closely throughout the college basketball season. Read more »
As ESPN continues its nonstop Bronny James coverage, they also published a report on a NIL-related financial scheme involving one of their own high profile analysts. Read more »
Players with Tristan da Silva's size that can shoot the basketball, make plays for others, and hold their own defensively usually aren’t available in the middle of the first round. Read more »
Carlton Carrington has a high upside given his ability to create for himself, while also possessing a rare high floor considering he can also do so for teammates. He has become one of the biggest risers in this draft class. Read more »
Kel'el Ware has stretch center potential, while also possessing a floor as a playable rim-runner, which says a lot about him as a prospect. Read more »
Devin Carter won't be a star, but he could certainly be a starter or high end rotation player with his ability on both ends of the floor and do all the little things. Read more »
Donovan Clingan is one of the safest picks in the draft as a surefire starting center with the potential to have an All-Defensive team type of impact. Read more »
Kyle Filipowski will immediately offer his team size and shooting. But Filipowski also has a lot of room for development, making him one of the few high-floor, high-upside players in the class. Read more »
Jared McCain is a knock down shooter with enough off the bounce and defensively where he will more than likely outperform his draft slot. There's also the added benefit of him becoming one of the NBA's most entertaining personalities. Read more »
Dalton Knecht is one of the best shooters in college basketball with just enough in-between game to make him an extremely tough cover. While he has a lower ceiling, he should be a rotation player immediately. Read more »