Excited to share that I've put all my work samples in one Dropbox for easy access 📁
Check out my scouting reports, draft-related analytical studies, and prospect interviews below ⬇️⬇️
Would love to hear any feedback!
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Friendly reminder that Chet Holmgren is 7’0” with a 7’6” wingspan, shot 84% at the rim and 39% from 3 this past season with a 19.6 TRB% and 12.6 BLK%. Only 52.4% of his makes at the rim were assisted, and he just turned 20 on May 1st. #nbadraft
Darrion Williams (@OfficialDW03) follows two key pieces of advice: “Run your own race” and “jealousy is the thief of joy.”
Grateful I had the opportunity to interview the Texas Tech star and 2025 NBA Draft prospect for @DraftDigest.
Full article⬇️
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70% of sophomores who meet my Productive Sophomore Query stick in the NBA.
The players on track to qualify:
Tomislav Ivisic*, Illinois
Alex Condon, Florida
Miles Byrd, SDSU
Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina
Nolan Winter, Wisconsin
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Behind the Scenes: Micah Peavy's Path to Emerging as NBA-Level Talent
Had the opportunity to interview @mjpv5 last week on his journey to becoming one of the best defenders in the country and a star for Georgetown.
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Article for @DraftDigest ⬇️
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Georgetown’s Micah Peavy (6’8” 220) over his last four:
25 PPG
6.25 RPG
6.25 APG
3.5 SPG
59.4% at the rim (32 attempts)
42.8% on non-rim twos (28 attempts)
51.7% from three (60 attempts)
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Article interviewing him 🔗 ⬇️
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“…That’s why I work so hard... I don't want to just change my life, I want to change my family's life.”
Grateful I had the opportunity to interview Georgetown star Micah Peavy (@mjpv5) for @DraftDigest
Check out the exclusive interview with him below⬇️
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“If there’s one guaranteed thing, it’s that I’m going to get better.”
Grateful I had the opportunity to interview Jaylen Wells yesterday for @DraftDigest. He’s a 6’8” wing who shot 42% from three this season after playing 2 years at the D2 level. Story⬇️
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Xaivian Lee Scouting Report (w/film 🧵)
Intro:
➡️ 6’3” guard for Princeton having a terrific soph season
➡️ Avg 18 PPG, 3.4 APG, 5 RPG
➡️ Converting 36% of his 3s (5.3 3PA/game and 10.9 3PA/100 poss), 87% from FT line (70 att), and 62.5% at the rim (88 att)
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Grateful I had the opportunity to interview @silas_demaryjr yesterday. The 6’4” guard is an incoming FR at Georgia.
"What I can provide is a paint-touch guard who's going to get his bigs touches, shooters touches, and get everyone involved.”
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The best 2024 NBA Draft prospect you haven’t heard of: Dasear Haskins (@D1B_Sear).
The 6’9” wing and Saint Joseph’s commit is versatile defensively and projects to be an immediate catch-and-shoot threat from deep.
Check out my @DraftDigest article⬇️
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70% of sophomores who meet my Productive Sophomore Query stick in the NBA
7 players on track to qualify:
Alex Condon, Florida
JT Toppin, Texas Tech
Tomislav Ivisic*, Illinois
Zvonimir Ivisic, Arkansas
Miles Byrd, SDSU
Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina
Nolan Winter, Wisconsin
66% of juniors who meet my Productive Junior Query play 5+ years in the NBA.
Sample size: 38 players
The two players on track to meet the criteria:
Bennett Stirtz, Drake
Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State
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Article explaining 🔗 ⬇️
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He’s averaging 3.7 BLKs/game and only averaging 2.7 fouls/game. That’s 1.37 blocks/fouls, and doesn’t include the elite rim defense he provides without recording an actual block.
Liam McNeeley (@liammcneeley30), the current Montverde senior, made waves last week when he committed to Indiana.
In my @DraftDigest article below, I break down his strengths, area of improvement, and potential areas of growth offensively.
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Elliot Cadeau (@ElliotCadeau) is one of the most talented playmakers in the country.
In my @DraftDigest article, I take an in-depth look into what the UNC FR can bring to an NBA team and some X-factors for him on both ends of the floor.
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70% of sophomores who meet my Productive Sophomore Query play 5+ years in the NBA or are currently in the league.
The 7 players on track to meet it:
Miles Byrd (SDSU)
Alex Condon (UF)
Tomislav Ivisic (Illinois)
Nolan Winter (Wisco)
Bennett Stirtz (Drake)
2 more below⬇️
Grateful I had the opportunity to interview potential NBA Draft prospect Dasear Haskins (@D1B_Sear).
We discussed how playing at Camden helped him grow as both a player and a person, what he’s been working on since the season ended, and more.
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Did you know 78% of college basketball players who hit 4 specific criteria play 5+ seasons in the NBA?
Check out my second article for @DraftDigest to find out which six prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft meet my Productive Young Athlete query!
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Ben Sheppard Scouting Report⬇️
Excited to present my Ben Sheppard report. I will be breaking it down right now on Twitter, but I also want to offer the ability to jump right into it for anyone interested⬇️
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70% of players who meet my Productive Sophomore Query stick in the NBA.
The current players on track to meet the criteria:
Miles Byrd, SDSU
Tomislav Ivisic, Illinois
Nolan Winter, Wisconsin
Alex Condon, Florida
Joseph Tugler, Houston
Bennett Stirtz, Drake
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KJ Lewis at Arizona is 1 of 3 players who are currently on track to meet my Productive Young Athlete Query.
Since 2008, 78% of college basketball players who hit the query play 5+ years in the NBA or are currently in the NBA.
Quick thread on his game below⬇️
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Matas Buzelis is a projected top-five pick in the 2024 #NBADraft. While he’s widely considered a dynamic offensive player, what does the Sunrise Christian product bring on the defensive end?
Let’s take an in-depth look in my @DraftDigest article below.
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Thank you to @cjmarchesani for the opportunity to write an #NBADraft article regarding my Productive Young Athlete query for @RollCallSN. Additional thanks to @Z_Dubz26 for guidance throughout writing the article!
Check out the link to my article below⬇️
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In the 2003-2012 draft classes, 62.5% of drafted players listed under 6’2” "stuck” in the NBA. In the 2013-2022 draft classes, this number decreased to only 45.7%.
Check out “A Study on Undersized Guards in the NBA”, my latest @DraftDigest article.
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Dylan Harper has been unassisted on 73.5% of his made field goals while also assisting an estimated 27.6% of his teammates’ made field goals when on the floor this season.
18 YO 6’6” FR PG is also finishing 75.9% of his rim attempts, 35% of his 3s, and 75% of his FTs.
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64% of freshmen who meet my Efficient Tall Freshman (ETF) query stick in the NBA (🧵)
Sample Size: 67 players
8 Players on track to qualify:
Cooper Flagg, Duke
Asa Newell, Georgia
Tre Johnson, Texas
Kon Knueppel, Duke
Liam McNeeley, UConn
More below⬇️
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An under-the-radar guy I’m interested in seeing play today is Justin Tillman on the Hawks’ summer league team. He avg’d 24 PPG on 60% from the field in the G-League, is 6’8” 220, had a 77 FT% and shot 42% from 3 on .4 3PA/game. However, his 5 AST% was low and he’s 26 years old.
From Walk-On to High Major: The Story of AK Okereke
Had the chance to sit down with AK Okereke, a former Cornell walk-on, future high major player, and 2026 NBA Draft prospect.
@DraftDigest#TransferPortal#NBADraft
Article 🔗 below⬇️
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The Ivy League is full of talent this season.
Check out my latest article for @DraftDigest where I broke down the members of the All-Ivy Team and their potential NBA outlooks.⬇️
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Published an article this morning about Justin Edwards for @DraftDigest!
I provide a quick but comprehensive look at the No. 3 overall recruit and Kentucky signee’s strengths, areas of improvement, and opportunities to take his game to the next level.
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DJ Wagner is a projected lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. What makes the Kentucky commit so intriguing?
Check out my scouting report for @DraftDigest on him below! Any reads are appreciated.
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Since 2008, 78% (59/76) of college basketball players who hit my Productive Young Athlete query play 5+ years in the NBA or are currently in the NBA.
The 3 players on track to meet the criteria heading into the Sweet 16:
Reed Sheppard
Collin Murray-Boyles
JT Toppin
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66% of juniors who meet my Productive Junior Query stick in the NBA.
Sample Size: 38 players
The two players on track to qualify:
Terrance Arceneaux, Houston
Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State
#NBADraft
More details in article below⬇️
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While I recently published a report on Trentyn Flowers, I wanted to create another article on other talented players who were on Combine Academy this past season that also deserve recognition.
Check out my article for @DraftDigest below!
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Keon Ellis Scouting Report:
Think he can provide value to a team in the mid 2nd-round. A guy who can hit a contested C&S 3 then lock you up on the other end of the floor.
Offensive Summary and Defensive Summary in thread⬇️
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After Cooper Flagg’s 42-point performance, I wanted to highlight a preseason scouting report I did on him.
For those who haven’t seen much of his Montverde film, check out my report below⬇️
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Kyle Filipowski has been showing some intriguing flashes of defensive mobility this season. He uses a blend of solid lateral quickness and strength to contain drivers, especially off of switches.
#NBADraft#NBA
Colin Castleton, who made his case as the best player at the G-League Elite Combine, was surprisingly left off the list of those invited to the NBA Combine. Colin had a 9.1 BLK% this past season at Florida and his ability to block shots was on full display these past few days.
Trentyn Flowers is a talented 6-foot-8 player who made headlines for changing his commitment from Louisville to deciding to play for the Adelaide 36ers through the NBL's Next Stars program.
Check out my scouting report on him below⬇️
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Monday PYA Query Update:
Since 2008, 78% (59/76) of college basketball players who hit my Productive Young Athlete query play 5+ years or are currently in the NBA.
The 3 players on track to meet the criteria this season:
Reed Sheppard
Collin Murray-Boyles
JT Toppin
#NBADraft
We’re thrilled to announce that @JMonacoScouting has joined the Draft Digest family as a scouting intern! He’s one of the up and coming stars in the draft space and will provide a unique variety of coverage for us moving forward.
Welcome, Jordan!
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From 2008-2019, almost 80% of freshmen who have a Min%>40, Dunks>4, and BPM>7.5 play 5+ years in the NBA or are currently in the NBA.
The 4 freshmen currently on pace to hit this threshold:
Brandon Miller
Brice Sensabaugh
Jarace Walker
Gradey Dick
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Jaylen Wells Scouting Report (w/film🧵)
Intro:
➡️ 6'8", 205 lbs wing who converted 42% of his threes this season at Washington State
➡️ Played two seasons in Division II at Sonoma State prior to WSU
➡️ 20.8 years old at the time of the 2024 NBA Draft
#NBA#NBADraft#NBAPlayoffs
The Minnesota Timberwolves are signing G/F AJ Lawson to a two-way NBA deal, sources tell @TheAthletic@Stadium. Lawson had a strong summer league for Dallas, averaging 15.6 points and six rebounds in five games.
If you’re not familiar with his game, check out my quick report I did on him and Rakease Passmore (@rakease) below. Thank you again to @DraftDigest for providing me the platform and opportunity to interview prospects and publish reports!
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With the 2024 NBA Draft tonight, I want to say that it’s been an honor to help cover the draft for Sports Illustrated/Fan Nation’s @DraftDigest over the past year. Thank you again to @CrainNBA and @DParkOK.
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78% of college basketball players who hit 4 specific criteria play 5+ years in the NBA. Which players are on track to hit my Productive Young Athlete query this season?
The 14 players to monitor in my @DraftDigest article below⬇️
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Let's take a look at the season 18 year old Kylan Boswell is having as a sophomore for the Arizona Wildcats. I'll be breaking down his offense, defense, and my current overall grade for him below 🧵 ⬇️
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76% of freshmen who hit my Productive Young Athlete query play 5+ yrs in the NBA (🧵)
The 10 players on track to meet the criteria:
Cooper Flagg, Duke
VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
Asa Newell, Georgia
Flory Bidunga, Kansas
Dylan Harper, Rutgers
More below⬇️
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Antonio Reeves Scouting Report📝
Grade: Early 2nd
➡️ 23.6 YO at time of the draft
➡️ 6'5.5", 187 lbs, 6'8" wingspan
➡️ Potential to fulfill both the dribble-pass-shoot and off-screen shooter archetypes
➡️ 45.8% on C&S threes (153 att)
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Bennett Stirtz against the four high-major teams Drake has played:
20 PPG, 6.3 APG, 3.5 RPG, 1.8 SPG, 3.3 TOVs/G
70% at the rim (20 att), 47.8% non-rim twos (23 att), 33.3% from three (12 att)
Drake has defeated Miami, Vanderbilt, KState, and now Missouri this szn
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71% of sophomores who meet three specific criteria play 5+ years in the NBA.
Check out which 2 players in college basketball meet the criteria this season, as well as information on 50%, 55%, and 64% thresholds below. #NBADraft
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Xaivian Lee Scouting Report
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Xaivian Lee has gone viral multiple times with flashy handles and crafty finishes. In my latest @DraftDigest article, I dive into how his game could translate to the NBA.
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70% of sophomores who meet my Productive Sophomore Query stick in the NBA.
The 6 players on track to meet the criteria:
Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina🔒
JT Toppin, Texas Tech
Alex Condon, Florida
Nolan Winter, Wisconsin
Thomas Haugh, Florida
Tomislav Ivisic*, Illinois
Not sure I’ve seen a moment today where Dalen Terry isn’t hyping up his teammates after a play. You love to see it. Even stays engaged on the bench — talking to teammates in the game and almost never sitting down.
Keshad Johnson is one of the best defenders in college basketball and is converting 44% of his unguarded C&S 3s this season.
Check out my scouting report on him for @DraftDigest to see why he's one of the most underrated prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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64% of FR who meet my ETF query stick in the NBA
Sample size: 67
Players on track to qualify:
Cooper Flagg, Duke
Asa Newell, UGA
Derik Queen, UMD
Kon Knueppel, Duke
Tre Johnson, Texas
Isaac Celiscar, Yale
Liam McNeeley, UConn
#NBADraft
Article link⬇️
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"In economics, there's endogenous and exogenous variables -- essentially things you can or can't control… The things I could control were my work ethic…”
From Walk-On to High Major: The Story of AK Okereke
Interview below ⬇️
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Did you know 50% of sophomores from 2010-2019 who hit 3 specific criteria play 5+ seasons in the NBA?
Check out my third article for @DraftDigest to find out which eight prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft and what future prospects qualify!
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76% of players who meet my Productive Young Athlete (PYA) query play 5+ years in the NBA or are currently in the league
📝84 player sample size
The 8 players on track to qualify:
Cooper Flagg, Duke
VJ Edgecombe, Baylor🔒
Jase Richardson, Michigan State🔒
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NBA offenses are averaging 1.157 Points Per Possession so far this season.
This is the highest number in recorded history (Basketball Reference).
For scouting purposes, a few percentages to keep in mind:
38.6% from 3 = 1.158 PPP
57.9% from 2 = 1.158 PPP
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66% of players who meet my Productive Junior Query stick in the league.
Sample Size: 38 players
Players on track to meet the criteria:
Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State
Terrance Arceneaux, Houston
#NBADraft
Article below⬇️
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At 6’10, Creighton freshman Jackson McAndrew has an extremely fluid C&S form. He’s made 34.6% of his threes on 15.3 3PA/100 possessions (127 total attempts) so far this season.
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Honorable Mention: Georgia @ Oregon tonight at 4:30
Prospects to watch:
⁃Silas Demary Jr (#4 on Georgia)
⁃Kwame Evans Jr (#10 on Oregon)
⁃Jackson Shelstad (#3 on Oregon)
Georgia sophomore Silas Demary Jr over his past five games:
19.4 PPG
4.4 APG
3.4 RPG
1.2 SPG
37.5% from three (40 attempts)
81.25% from the FT line (32 attempts)
Had the opportunity to interview him in September 2023 — link below⬇️
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Around 66% of juniors who meet three specific criteria play 5+ years in the NBA or are currently in the league.
Who are the six current players on track to qualify?
The Productive Junior Query: A January Update for the 2025 NBA Draft
Link⬇️
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Since 2010, 71% of players who meet the criteria of my Productive Sophomore Query play 5+ years in the NBA or are currently in the NBA.
The three players on track to meet the necessary thresholds this season:
Donovan Clingan
Kyle Filipowski
Keba Keita
#NBADraft
Had Lewis as a sophomore breakout candidate: He's explosive with the ball in his hands, is capable of attacking closeouts, and is a crafty finisher. Defensively, he hounds ball-handlers at the POA and has shown flashes of off-ball event creation and effective stunts.
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Ben Sheppard (Senior Season at Belmont):
60.8% at the rim (148 att)
38.5% Other 2s (109 att)
40.4% C&S 3s (151 att)
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Quentin Grimes (Junior Season at Houston):
59.2% at the rim (71 att)
29% Other 2s (107 att)
39.8% C&S 3s (166 att)
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66% of juniors who meet my Productive Junior Query play 5+ years in the NBA or are currently in the league.
The 2 players on track to meet it:
Adou Thiero (Arkansas)
Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State)
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