In an era where the biggest stars in the league are mostly wings who handle the ball often, there is an increase in demand for point guard-sized shooters. Read more »
Chandler Hutchison has excellent measurements for what the NBA looks for in its wings these days and put together a strong collegiate career where he managed to improve every year. Read more »
It's crucial to remember that when it comes to a developmental system in basketball, a perfect solution doesn't exist. But a better one certainly does. Read more »
Keita Bates-Diop projects as a combo forward who can space the floor reasonably well and offer some shot creation against switches on offense. Read more »
On Josh Green, Sekou Doumbouya, Paul Eboua, AJ Lawson, Luka Samanic and the other top prospects of the Basketball Without Borders Global Camp. Read more »
Daniel Gafford profiles as a catch-and-score finisher/rim protector who leverages his athleticism into making an impact near the basket via vertical spacing. Read more »
While Bruce Brown has concerns on offense, on defense he has the strength, the length and the lateral quickness to be expected to develop into a dominant defender who creates events. Read more »
Someone with Trae Young's skill-set is probably the number one asset for an NBA offense these days, as he is able to stress defenses from the moment he crosses halfcourt. Read more »
Wendell Carter Jr. has mostly played as an old school type who earns most of his scoring working with his back to the basket, though he has flashed traits of perimeter skills that fit more easily with the modern game. Read more »
Trevon Duval was the top ranked point guard in the 2017 high school class but hasn't played as well as peers Collin Sexton and Trae Young over the first month-and-a-half of the season. Read more »
Collin Sexton is putting up heavy usage numbers on an Alabama team without any other highly regarded pro prospects around him and has managed to score in volume on decent efficiency, despite not having the very best conditions to succeed. Read more »
Jaren Jackson projects as a big who can simultaneously space the floor and be a plus of some sort on defense with his shotblocking and movement on the perimeter. Read more »
Lonzo Ball is obligated live up to an idea that wasn't his in the first place. He gets to be what his father wants for him or something embarrassingly lesser than that. Read more »
Any examination of a player's career is lacking if it doesn't take into account a factor that has a huge influence on how we view a player's ultimate success or failure: context. Read more »
DeAndre Ayton has signaled he's taking steps towards developing into a more skilled type of big man; one who can stress his defender with the ability to make shots from all over the floor. Read more »