NBA Draft Scouting + Analytics | Data Science M.S.
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Thompson twins are dead a case study. That blend of athleticism, feel and fluidity legit makes no sense. 1 of 1 talents
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Chet crunch time defense.
0-4 FG in the last 2 mins when targeted #wow
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cant believe im gonna back luca over dami
💋 FIRST LOOK 💋
First kisses are happening left, right and centre after Andrew and Dami make mad moves 👀 #LoveIsland
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Ace Bailey vs Northwestern [01/29/25]
37 PTS (13-20 FG, 5-8 3P), 6 REB & 3 BLK.
*10 total dribbles*
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Ace Bailey, my goodness. nitter.app/Antedwardsbr/status/18…
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The Darryn Peterson experience, summarized in 3 clips.
18 PTS (6-10 FG) through the 1st half.
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6’6 SG Darryn Peterson.
An all-world offensive talent — arguably the best guard prospect of the last decade. Elite driving (70% rim FG) + perimeter scoring skill (36.2% on 7.2 3PA/g). Underrated playmaker (1.73 A/TO). Possesses an All-NBA defensive toolkit + IQ.
#2 on my board.
Here is my early 2026 NBA Draft Board 1.0!
These are my current top 25 prospects for the 2026 cycle, ranked + tiered accordingly. A star-studded draft that is headlined with the best preseason top three I’ve ever evaluated.
I’d love to discuss any & all placements 👇🏽
#NBADraft
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All Rudy Gobert isolation plays through 2 playoff games vs. Lakers.
When guarded by Gobert in isolation, opposing scorers are shooting only 41.7% (5-12 FG) from the field, per @SynergySST.
Leave it to the TL to tell you he’s unplayable and is costing MN games #FactsOverAgendas
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Jase Richardson is quietly putting together the most efficient Summer League campaign of any rookie from the 2025 Draft Class.
16.5ppg, 1.5rpg & 2.5apg on 72.2% TS (50% 3P + 73.9% at the rim) — 16.7% AST + 2.5 A/TO while taking on lead guard responsibilities.
An outlier talent.
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Naji Marshall (@marshall_naji8) to the Dallas Mavericks was the most underrated F/A signing this offseason and here is why.
A thread 🧵:
#MFFL
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Abdi Bashir Jr vs Seton Hall:
- 28 PTS (11-18 FG, 6-9 3P)
- 3 REB
- 73.7% TS
Bashir Jr had himself a scoring clinic today, continuing to add to the breakout sophomore season of his. Averaging 21.2/2.2/1.4 on 11 3PA/game (!), Bashir is the best kept secret in college basketball.
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Herb Jones is the best non-big defender in the NBA and this is why I truly believe he’s in a league of his own.
A thread 🧵:
#Pelicans
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VJ EDGECOMBE MY GOODNESS nitter.app/HOODH3RO/status/185542…
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6’9 PF Cameron Boozer (Duke)
Exceptional face-up, defensive & strength creation skill. High-level playmaking feel (1.43 A/TO) coupled with strong driving (69% rim FG) + perimeter shooting (40% 3P) make Boozer the most well-rounded prospect of the 2026 NBA Draft.
#1 on my board.
Here is my early 2026 NBA Draft Board 1.0!
These are my current top 25 prospects for the 2026 cycle, ranked + tiered accordingly. A star-studded draft that is headlined with the best preseason top three I’ve ever evaluated.
I’d love to discuss any & all placements 👇🏽
#NBADraft
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Zaccharie Risacher vs the Wizards:
- 18 PTS (7-16 FG, 3-9 3P)
- 5 REB
- 2 AST
- 1 BLK
Risacher looked great today in his Summer League debut. Was impressed w/ his creation ability & how he was getting to his spots, showcasing the shooting & transition finishing.
#TrueToAtlanta
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Darryn Peterson is actually unreal.
28 PTS | 12 REB | 8 AST
A near triple double for Peterson vs LUHI (NY) in his 2025 Chipotle Nationals debut, following an MVP performance in the @McDAAG game on Tuesday.
An otherworldly talent — my #1 prospect for the ‘26 draft for a reason.
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Ace Bailey isolation scoring.
99th percentile in isolation possessions in the nation, per @SynergySST.
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Jalen Brunson in the 4Q:
11 PTS (3-5 FG, 3-3 3PT)
1 AST
3 +/-
This brother is special...
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#Kansas SG Darryn Peterson (6-6, 205, FR)
Exceptional scoring display from arguably the best guard prospect of the last decade — a special mix of off-the-dribble shotmaking & driving prowess. All-NBA defensive toolkit & IQ.
26 PTS (9-15 FG, 6-10 3P) in his collegiate debut.
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This notion that Dylan Harper wouldn’t work alongside Fox + Castle in an off-ball role couldn’t be farther from the truth.
86th %-ile on spot up scoring (43.2% 3PT) + 91st %-ile as a cutter (1.50 PPP) this season for Rutgers.
Always take the talent & figure out the fit later.
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#UNC PF Caleb Wilson (6-10, 215, FR)
Arguably the best defender of the 2026 NBA Draft. Elite blend of positional versatility, defensive tools + mobility. Dominant above-the-rim & face-up scorer with strong rebounding skill.
22 PTS, 10 REB + 3 BLK in his collegiate debut vs BYU.
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Cooper Flagg: the complete two-way prospect.
6’9, 7’5 wingspan. S tier mobility + athleticism paired alongside his elite offensive output, defensive instinct & playmaking ability puts him in a tier of his own as a ‘25 draft prospect.
A true generational talent.
#NBADraft
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Aaron Wiggins might be the most underrated player in the NBA.
As one of the key rotational pieces in OKC, Wiggins saw career highs in mins, PPG, RPG & APG, where his two-way production helped earn him a 5 yr/$45M extension this summer.
The future looks bright in OKC! #ThunderUp
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Joan Beringer defensive tape vs New Orleans.
2 STL + 7 BLK (Summer League record) in his debut.
@JoanBeringer
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6’9 SF AJ Dybantsa.
An elite scoring wing with all-world advantage creation skill. Leverages his finishing ability (74.4% rim FG) to be effective as a driver (0.45 FTr) — Outstanding pull-up shooter (35.2% on 6.2 3PA/g) with improved playmaking feel (1.2 A/TO).
#3 on my board.
Here is my early 2026 NBA Draft Board 1.0!
These are my current top 25 prospects for the 2026 cycle, ranked + tiered accordingly. A star-studded draft that is headlined with the best preseason top three I’ve ever evaluated.
I’d love to discuss any & all placements 👇🏽
#NBADraft
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The shotmaking from Walter Clayton Jr vs. UConn today was absurd.
📊 23 PTS (6-14 FG, 5-8 3PT) & 3 REB
High-level movement/relocation shooting & self-creation skill on display. NBA level guard that is one of the best shotmaking talents in the country.
4th straight 20 PT game.
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Despite Cooper Flagg stealing the show vs. Arizona, the unsung hero of the game was Duke’s Sion James.
📊 16 PTS (5-6 FG, 3-4 3P), 3 REB & 4 AST
A true X-factor: consistently hitting clutch shots, facilitating on the perimeter & being active on the glass. Impact & selflessness.
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It cannot be understated how much growth Ant has made as a perimeter shotmaker — from shooting 29% from 3P at Georgia to now leading the league in 3PM (39.7%)!
Just look at the difference in shooting mechanics/base + off-the-dribble confidence from college to the NBA for Ant ⤵️:
Ant went #1 overall (in an incredibly weak class) so we understate the massive developments he’s made as a player.
From a 29% 3pt shooter in college to having one the best 3pt shooting seasons in NBA history is unheard of.
Everything went right w/ Ant.
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Here is my early 2026 NBA Draft Board 1.0!
These are my current top 25 prospects for the 2026 cycle, ranked + tiered accordingly. A star-studded draft that is headlined with the best preseason top three I’ve ever evaluated.
I’d love to discuss any & all placements 👇🏽
#NBADraft
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#Auburn SF Elyjah Freeman (6’8, 185, SO)
Really intrigued with Freeman as a draft prospect today — 6’8, high-level athlete with great tools, aggression as a driver, two-way versatility & connective play.
A wing to watch out for this collegiate season with real NBA upside.
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Tyrese Proctor’s shotmaking tape vs Baylor today was nothing short of exceptional
📊 25 PTS (9-10 FG, 7-8 3PT) & 2 AST
This is a first round talent right here. High-level perimeter shotmaker & POA defense. Derrick White/Quentin Grimes comps continues to grow on me game-by-game.
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#Alabama PG Labaron Philon vs St. Johns
Philon with one of his greatest performances we’ve seen yet — relentless display of rim pressure + space creation. Efficient multi-level scoring (63.6% TS). Showed improved poise + feel (3 A:TO).
25 PTS (10-17 FG) for Philon. Lottery him.
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Defensive plays like these make it hard to overlook Ace Bailey’s upside as a wing prospect.
Opposing scorers shot 30.8% (!) on jump shots + 40.9% at the rim when guarded by Bailey.
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Kon Knueppel is undoubtedly a T5 player in this class. Do not overthink it with him.
98th %-ile in spot-up scoring (48.9% 3PT). High-level secondary creation + P&R passing skill (1.98 A/TO) — Leverages his 6’6 frame to be a strong finisher at the rim & multi-positional defender.
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Kon Knueppel was the difference maker vs Bama today:
📊 21 PTS (6-15 FG, 7-7 FT), 5 REB, 5 AST & 3 STL
Downhill strength creation, facilitation skill & high-level defensive acumen — Knueppel was doing it all today on both ends of the floor vs. Alabama.
Knueppel has been everything for Duke today, easily the best player on the court.
Making it happen on multiple facets of the game.
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Dylan Harper’s driving skill + deceleration ability = a scary sight in transition.
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There aren’t five better draft prospects in the country than #Washington PF/C Hannes Steinbach.
All-American campaign loading.
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HHTVids
#Arizona SF/PF Koa Peat (6-8, 235, FR)
Absolute dominant performance from Peat in his collegiate debut. Impact on both ends of the floor — strong blend of face-up, interior & off-the-dribble scoring. Active on the glass + defense today (3 STL).
30 PTS, 7 REB & 5 AST vs Florida.
Have Peat 10th on my early 2026 NBA Draft Board 1.0.
Safe to say, that ranking may feel too low for Peat and what’s in store for him over the next 12 months. Very excited about him this draft cycle.
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Minnesota Timberwolves
For Kentucky fans curious about Jayden Quaintance in short: he is a unicorn talent.
At just 17 years old (!), he’s one of the best defensive prospects I’ve ever evaluated — he sits at the table with some of the best underclassmen defensive prospects over the years.
Get hyped.
NEWS: Arizona State transfer big man Jayden Quaintance, one of the top players in the portal, has committed to Kentucky, source told @on3.
The 6-10 freshman and former 5⭐️ recruit averaged 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks a game.
on3.com/college/kentucky-wil…
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Caleb Wilson is wasting no time getting busy in his debut, going 4-4 on dunks so far.
An absolute menace in the interior.
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Walter Clayton Jr: the marksman of March
📊 34 PTS | 11-18 FG | 5-8 3P
Clayton Jr continues his exceptional tournament run, posting his season high vs Auburn. Elite shotmaking & downhill driving skill — He’s cemented himself as a T20 lock in the draft. nitter.app/mcfclips/status/190867…
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Zaccharie Risacher in his preseason debut vs Indiana:
- 18 PTS (7-9 FG, 3-4 3P)
- 3 REB
- 2 AST
+15 (team-high)
Risacher shined today on the court in his preseason debut, showcasing the high-level shotmaking & efficient 3PT shooting. The future is bright in ATL!
#TrueToAtlanta
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Watching Reed Sheppard made me realize how much we undervalue his potential and how truly special he is. His shooting splits this season at Kentucky:
- 52.1% from 3P
- 51.4% on C&S 3P (45.5% guarded, 57.4% unguarded)
- 51.4% on off-the-dribble 3P
- 70% TS
Sheppard also led all college freshmen in BPM (11.4) & had averaged 3.2 steals + blocks/game. Reed is an otherworldly prospect that has elite shooting upside with some intriguing playmaking potential. Arguably the best floor in this draft class.
A player at pick #3 for the #Rockets or pick #5 for the #DetroitBasketball to seriously consider in this draft.
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Here is my 2026 NBA Draft Board 2.0!
These are my current top 25 draft prospects heading into the 2025/2026 season, with fluid movement for players within their tiers.
I’d love to discuss any & all placements below or answer any questions you may have 👇🏽
#NBADraft
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Sion James has been a defensive stalwart in today’s combine scrimmages.
6’6, 8’4 reach — exceptional instinct, physicality + defensive playmaking on display. A surefire impact player that’ll be a STEAL in the 2nd round.
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🚨 My 2025 NBA Draft Big Board 4.0 🚨
My current top 25 prospects for the 2025 NBA Draft, updated as of 2/12. Will continue to do my deep dives & breakdowns into ‘25 draft prospects over the coming weeks!
Let me know what you think!
#NBADraft
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🚨 My Early 2025 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0 🚨
An early look into my current top 20 prospects for the 2025 NBA Draft, ranked and tiered. I’ll do a deeper dive into the ‘25 draft prospects in the coming weeks.
Let me know what you think & if you have any questions!
#NBADraft
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Quote tweet this with your favorite draft prospect archetype(s) over the years. I’ll go first:
Jumbo-sized scoring guards that get downhill.
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6’10 PF Jayden Quaintance.
One of the best defensive prospects I’ve ever evaluated at just 17 years old (!) — 29.4% dFG on jumpshots + 42% dFG at the rim. Strong interior scoring (69.2% rim FG). Elite rebounding & leaping skill. Emerging mid-range/outside shot.
#4 on my board.
Here is my early 2026 NBA Draft Board 1.0!
These are my current top 25 prospects for the 2026 cycle, ranked + tiered accordingly. A star-studded draft that is headlined with the best preseason top three I’ve ever evaluated.
I’d love to discuss any & all placements 👇🏽
#NBADraft
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Freshman BPM leaderboard:
1. Darryn Peterson, 20.7
2. Kingston Flemings, 18.3
3. Jovan Jester Jr, 17.5
4. Caleb Wilson, 17.2
5. Chance Mallory, 16.9
6. Cam Boozer, 15.5
7. Miles Franklin, 14.5
8. Mario Saint-Supery, 13.7
9. Rakim Chaney, 13.6
10. Koa Peat, 13.0
What stands out?
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2 minutes of Cooper Flagg shooting off-the-dribble jumpers.
36% on OTD 2’s — 40.6% on OTD 3’s.
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#Kansas SG Darryn Peterson vs UNC.
Impressive two-way display from Peterson — relentless driving + shotmaking prowess in the half-court (67.9% TS). Very active hands defensively (2 STL + 1 BLK). Did all he could, given KU’s poor HC offense tonight.
22 PTS (8-14 FG) for DP.
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Brooks Barnhizer having 10 rebounds should not go unnoticed.
If he can commit to mastering the complementary role while bringing defensive juice, shotmaking upside + glass work, this is another home run rotational bet for OKC.
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Andrej Stojakovic is one of the most coveted players in the transfer portal.
Was one of the most productive scorers in the country, where he averaged 17.9 PPG as a sophomore — high-level shooter + strong rim finishing. Intriguing defensive upside.
Linked to Illinois & Kentucky.
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VJ Edgecombe defensive tape.
28.6% (!) dFG when guarding P&R ball-handlers + 33.3% (!) dFG on isolation plays — one of the best defensive guard prospects in recent memory.
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It's no surprise why Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou said Anthony Edwards is his favorite player.
He's literally built like him. The already NBA level frame is insane.
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#VirginiaTech PG Neoklis Avdalas (6-8, 215, FR)
A special performance for Avdalas — brings a unique blend of size, playmaking + scoring versatility. Strong poise in the P&R game. Impressed with the half-court creation + shooting (5-8 3P).
33 PTS, 5 REB & 6 AST vs Providence.
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Nikola Jovic (@Jovic_5) is one of the best bets for a breakout season next year in Miami & it’s no surprise why.
We saw the strides that Jovic took this season, especially in his 3PT shooting & defense, which helped him earn a starting role. His future is bright!
#HEATcultute
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#Duke PF Cameron Boozer (6-10, 250, FR)
Possesses an special blend of face-up, shooting & strength creation skill, additional to his dominant rebounding & shot-blocking ability — this is undoubtedly the best prospect of the 2026 NBA Draft.
24-23-6 with 3 STL + BLK vs Tennessee.
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Thomas Sorber is undoubtedly the most versatile big man in this draft class that I believe WILL return T10 value.
6’10, 7’6 (!) wingspan. Physically imposing interior scoring + rebounding/rim protection skill (7.8% BLK) — strong short-roll passing with developing perimeter shot.
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Aaron Wiggins saved basketball. Through 4 games, Wiggins has career highs in:
- PTS
- AST
- FG%
- usage %
Wiggins serves as a premier chess piece for OKC — a high IQ, defensively versatile wing with efficient shooting and high-level off ball play.
A true diamond in the rough.
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Drake Powell has the potential to be the best wing stopper in this draft class.
6’6, 7’0 wingspan. Opposing P&R ball-handlers shot 32% (!) when guarded by Powell. Exceptional screen navigation, physical tools + point-of-attack defense.
99th %-ile in max + standing vert testing.
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Carter Bryant scoring tape.
37.1% from 3P (8.4 3PA/100) + 70.8% at the rim (1.42 PPP).
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