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- Posted on: Sat, 08/31/2024 - 8:22pm #1265172
NorrinRaddParticipantThought I’d drop my first official big board of this draft cycle. No games have been played yet, so take this with a grain of salt… I guess it’s sort of my 1.1 if you would, as there was one sort of put together on another post a while back. Things will definitely change for sure over the course of the draft process, but atm this is where I’m at with the 2025 prospect rankings…
Generational talent expected consensus top pick
Cooper Flagg – F – Duke
All-Star potential talent likely top 10
Ace Bailey – F – Rutgers
Dylan Harper – G – Rutgers
Khaman Maluach – PF/C – Duke
VJ Edgecombe – G – Baylor
Tre Johnson – SG/SF – Texas
Rocco Zikarsky – C – Australia
Nolan Traore – G – FranceHigh end starting potential likely lottery
Hugo Gonzalez – SG/SF – Spain
HanSen Yang – C – China
Drake Powell – SG/SF – UNC
Ian Jackson – SG/SF – UNC
Jalil Bethea – G – Miami(FL)
Boogie Fland – PG – Arkansas
Asa Newell – PF/C – GeorgiaStarting potential likely first round
Egor Demin – G/F – BYU
Flory Bidunga – PF/C – Kansas
Donnie Freeman – F – Syracuse
Karter Knox – SG/SF – Arkansas
Collin Murray-Boyles – F – South Carolina
Dink Pate – G/F – GLeague
Ben Saraf – G – IsraelFringe starter rotation player likely fringe first round
Isaiah Evans – SG/SF – Duke
Paul McNeil – SG/SF – NC State
Derik Queen – PF/C – Maryland
Will Riley – SG/SF – Illinois
Hamad Mousa – SG/SF – Dayton
Derrion Reid – F – Alabama
Noa Essengue – F – FranceLow end rotation player likely second round
Josan Sanon – SG/SF – Arizona State
PJ Haggerty – G – Memphis
Naasir Cunningham – SG/SF – Alabama
Jarin Stevenson – F/C – Alabama
Trevon Brazile – PF/C – Arkansas
Cam Scott – SG/SF – South Carolina
Jamir Watkins – F – Florida State
Malique Lewis – F – GLeague
JT Toppin – PF – Texas Tech
Nique Clifford – SG/SF – Colorado State
Michael Ajayi – SG/SF – Gonzaga
Coleman Hawkins – PF/C – Kansas State
Kwame Evans, Jr. – PF – Oregon
Saint Thomas – F – USC
Kasparas Jakucionis – G – Illinois
Zoom Diallo – G – Washington
Bassala Bagayoko – F – Mali
Michael Ruzic – F – Croatia
Jackson McAndrew – F – Creighton
Jaylin Stewart – SG/SF – UConn
Liam McNeeley – SF – UConn
Wooga Poplar – SG – Villanova
Jaland Lowe – G – PittFringe second round prospect likely at least a 2 way
Sergio de Larrea – G/SF – Spain
Dame Sarr – SG/SF – Italy
Jan Vide – G – Slovenia
Terrance Arceneaux – SG/SF – Houston
Elmarko Jackson – G – Kansas
Carter Bryant – F – Arizona
Labaron Philon – G – Alabama
Grant Nelson – PF/C – Alabama
DJ Wagner – G – Arkansas
Billy Richmond – SG – Arkansas
Zvonimir Ivisic – C – Arkansas
Jase Richardson – SG – Michigan State
Kanon Catchings – F – BYU
John Bol – C – Ole’ Miss
Kanaan Carlyle – G – Stanford
Caleb Foster – G – Duke
Darren Harris – SG/SF – Duke
Aaron Bradshaw – C – Ohio State
Mackenzie Mgbako – F/C – Indiana
Hunter Sallis – G – Wake Forest
Dailyn Swain – SG/SF – Xavier
Tyon Grant-Foster – G – Grand CanyonJust missed possible 2 way contract / go back to school
RJ Davis – PG – UNC
Cade Tyson – SG/SF – UNC
Sion James – F – Duke
Tyrese Proctor – G – Duke
Kon Knueppel – F – Duke
Robbie Avila – PF/C – St. Louis
Mark Sears – PG – Alabama
Cedric Coward – SG/SF – Washington State
Keshon Gilbert – G – Iowa State
Milan Momcilovic – F – Iowa State
Christian Anderson – G – Texas Tech
AJ Storr – SG/SF – Kansas
Rakease Passmore – SG – Kansas
Savo Drezgic – G – Georgia
Cameron Carr – G – Tennessee
Darlinstone Dubar – SG/SF – Tennessee
Johnell Davis – G – Arkansas
Adou Thiero – F – Arkansas
Koby Brea – G – Kentucky
Riley Kugel – SG – Mississippi State
Caleb Love – SG – Arizona
Ryan Kalkbrenner – C – Creighton
Josiah Moseley – SF – Villanova
Baba Miller – F – FAU
Miles Rice – G – Indiana
Bryson Tucker – SG/SF – Indiana
Payton Sandfort – F – Iowa
Great Osobor – PF/C – Washington
Alex Karaban – PF – UConn
Aidan Mahaney – G – UConn
Isaiah Abraham – SG/SF – UConn
Xzayvier Brown – PG – St. Joseph’s
Tucker Anderson – F – Utah State
Mohamed Diawara – F – FranceLikely staying in school/in and out of the league
Maxime Raynaud – C – Stanford
Tucker DeVries – SG/SF – West Virginia
Kobe Johnson – SG/SF – UCLA
Braden Smith – G – Purdue
Oumar Ballo – C – Indiana
Morez Johnson – PF – Illinois
Tre White – SG/SF – Illinois
Carey Booth – PF – Illinois
Tomislov Ivisic – C – Illinois
Jaxson Robinson – SG/SF – Kentucky
Brandon Garrison – C – Kentucky
Lamont Butler – G – Kentucky
Otega Oweh – SG – Kentucky
AJ Hoggard – G – Vanderbilt
Eric Dixon – PF – Villanova
Javian McCollum – G – Georgia Tech
Elliot Cadeau – PG – UNC
Walter Clayton, Jr. – G – Florida
Alijah Martin – SG – Florida
Alex Condon – C – Florida
Malik Dia – PF/C – Ole’ Miss
Somto Cyri – PF/C – Georgia
Annor Boateng – SG – Mizzou
Posh Alexander – PG – Dayton
Johni Broome – PF/C – Auburn
Ousmane N’Diaye – PF/C – Senegal
Jayden Nunn – G – Baylor
Jason Asemota – SG/SF – Baylor
Jeremy Roach – G – Baylor
Norchad Omier – F – Baylor
Jonas Aidoo – PF/C – Arkansas
Dominique Diomande – SG/SF – Washington
Jackson Shelstad – PG – Oregon
Mookie Cook – SG/SF – Oregon
Coen Carr – SF – Michigan State
Xavier Booker – PF/C – Michigan State
Daniel Jacobsen – C – Purdue
Jaden Bradley – G – Arizona
KJ Lewis – G – Arizona
Motiejus Krivas – C – Arizona
Amier Ali – SG/F – Arizona State
Andrej Stojakovic – SG/SF – Cal
Arthur Kaluma – F – Texas
Trent Burns – C – Texas
Choppa Moore – G – Syracuse
Garwey Dual – G – Seton Hall
Scotty Middleton – SG/SF – Seton Hall
Ruben Prey – PF/C – St. John’s
Omaha Biliew – F – Wake Forest
Ian Schieffelin – PF – Clemson
Tamin Lipsey – G – Iowa State
Achor Achor – PF – Kansas State
Ugonna Onyenso – PF/C – Kansas State
Mercy Miller – G – Houston
Zeke Mayo – G – Kansas
Rylan Griffin – SG – Kansas
Solomon Washington – SG/SF – Texas A&M
Darrion Williams – SG/SF – Texas Tech
Desmond Claude – SG/SF – USC
Nimari Burnett – G – Michigan
Danny Wolf – C – Michigan
Deshawn Harris-Smith – SG/SF – Maryland
Gavin Griffiths – SG/SF – Nebraska
Zacharie Perrin – PF – France
Chaz Lanier – G – Tennessee
Felix Okpara – C – Tennessee
Markus Burton – PG – Notre Dame
JJ Starling – SG – Syracuse
Matt Murrell – G – Ole’ Miss
Xaivian Lee – G – Princeton
Aleksa Dimitrijevic – PF/C – Serbia
Mitar Bosnajakovic – SF – Serbia
David Mirkovic – PF – Montenegro
Roman Siulepa – G – Australia
Mouhamed Faye – PF/C – Senegal
Eli John N’Diaye PF/C – Senegal
Izan Almanza – F – Spain
Thierry Darlan – G/SF – Central Africa
Tyler Harris – SG – Washington
Matthew Cleveland – F – Miami(FL)
Jalen Warley – G/SF – Virginia
Chris Bell – SG/SF – Syracuse
Adama Bal – G – Santa Clara
Mark Mitchell – F – Mizzou
Nolan Hickman – G – Gonzaga
Ryan Nembhard – G – Gonzaga
Urban Kroflic – SG/SF – Slovenia
Aaron Scott – PF – St. John’s
RJ Luis – SG/SF – St. John’s
Malik Mack – PG – Georgetown
Julius Halaifonua – C – Georgetown
Kam Jones – G – Marquette
Damarius Owens – SG/F – Marquette
Larry Johnson – G – Creighton
Oswin Erhunmwunse – PF/C – Providence
Moustapha Thiam – C – UCF
Justin Bodo Bodo – PF/C – High Point
Darren Buchanan, Jr. – F – George Washington
Dillon Mitchell – F – CincinnatiMore of an honorable mention list to keep an eye on
Imran Suljanovic – SG/SF – Austria
Mario Saint-Supery – G – Spain
Lucas Langarita – G – Spain
Isaac Nogues – G – Spain
Ruben Dominguez – SG/SF – Spain
Malik Bowman – PF/C – Portugal
Michael Caicedo – SG/SF – Columbia
Johann Grunloh – PF/C – Germany
Ilas Kmardine – G – France
Ilan Pietrus – G – France
Killian Mawaya – G – France
Noah Penda – SG/SF – France
Milhan Charles – F – France
Brice Dessert – C – France
Ugo Doumbia – G – France
Ilane Fibleuil – SG/SF – France
Melih Tunca – SG – Turkey
Andrija Jelavic – PF/C – Croatia
Bogolijub Markovic – PF/C – Serbia
Andrej Kostic – SG/SF – Serbia
Fedor Zugic – SG/SF – Montenegro
Dordije Jovanovic – SG/SF – Montenegro
Timotej Malovec – F – Slovakia
Theirry Darlan – G/SF – Central Africa
Yousoff Tarore – PF/C – Mali
Abdramane Siby – C – Mali
Modou Fall Thiam – F – Senegal
Musa Sagnia – F – Gambia
Samis Calderon – F – Brazil
Konstantin Kostadinov – PF – Bulgaria
Vit Hrabar – PF – Slovenia
Alex Toohey – F – Australia
Lachlan Olbrich – C – Australia
Gael Bonilla – F – Mexico
Alexandros Samodurav – F – Greece
Neoklis Avdalas – SG/SF – Greece
Jeremy Fears – G – Michigan State
Franki Fidler – F – Michigan State
Kur Teng – G – Michigan State
Khani Rooths – PF – Maryland
Roddy Gayle, Jr. – PG – Michigan
Owen Freeman – PF – Iowa
Bruce Thornton – G – Ohio State
Juni Mobley – PG – Ohio State
Sean Stewart – F – Ohio State
Meechie Johnson, Jr. – G – Ohio State
Kylan Boswell – PG – Illinois
Ben Humrichous – F – Illinois
Freddie Dilione – G – Penn State
Sir Mohammed – SG/SF – Notre Dame
Jeremiah Fears – G – Oklahoma
Aiden Sherrell – PF/C – Alabama
Chris Youngblood – G – Alabama
Aden Holloway – G – Alabama
Clifford Omoruyi – PF/C – Alabama
Layden Blocker – G – Arkansas
Jahki Howard – SG/SF – Auburn
Tahaad Pettiford – PG – Auburn
Chad Baker-Mazara – SG/SF – Auburn
Miles Kelly – SG – Auburn
Silas Demary – PG – Georgia
Andrew Carr – PF/C – Kentucky
Amari Wlliams – C – Kentucky
Kerr Kriisa – G – Kentucky
Vyctorius Miller – SG – LSU
Tyrell Ward – SG/SF – LSU
Tamar Bates – SG – Mizzou
Tony Perkins – G – Mizzou
Marques Warrick – G – Mizzou
Michael Nwoko – PF/C – Mississippi State
Igor Milicic, Jr. – PF – Tennessee
Ven-Allen Lubin – PF – Vanderbilt
Will Richard – SG – Florida
Darrion Sutton – SG/F – Georgia Tech
Baye Ndongo – PF – Georgia Tech
Chase Hunter – G – Clemson
Chauncey Wiggins – F – Clemson
Blake Buchanan – PF/C – Virginia
Dion Brown – G – Boston College
Abramo Canka – SG/SF – Wake Forest
Simeon Wilcher – G – St. John’s
Dennis Evans – C – Grand Canyon
Henri Veesaar – C – Arizona
Trey Townsend – F – Arizona
Anthony Dell’Orso – SG/SF – Arizona
Trent Perry – G – UCLA
Aday Mara – C – UCLA
Dylan Andrews – G – UCLA
Eric Dailey, Jr. – SG/SF – UCLA
Skyy Clark – G – UCLA
Chibuzo Agbo – F – USC
Terrance Williams II – F – USC
Isaiah Elohim – SG/SF – USC
Nate Bittle – PF/C – Oregon
Jamari Phillips – G – Oregon
DJ Davis – PG – Washington
Brooks Barnhizer – SG/SF – Northwestern
Rob Wright III – PG – Baylor
Langston Love – SG – Baylor
JoJo Tugler – SG/F – Houston
Ja’Vier Francis – C – Houston
Jacob McFarland – PF/C – Houston
Chase McCarty – SG/SF – Houston
Milos Uzan – G – Houston
Jordan Pope – G – Texas
Ernest Udeh, Jr. – C – TCU
Manny Obaseki – G – Texas A&M
Ahmad Nowell – PG – UConn
Jordan Longino – SG – Villanova
Aleksandar Gavalyugov – G – Villanova
Patrick Ngongba – PF/C – Duke
TJ Power – F – Virginia
Jalen Blackmon – G – Miami(FL)
Kowacie Reeves – SG/SF – Georgia Tech
Tobi Lawal – F – Virginia Tech
RJ Jones – F – Virginia Tech
Alier Maluk – PF/C – Florida State
Taylor Bowen – F – Florida State
Rayvon Griffith – SG/SF – Cincinnati
Jizzle James – PG – Cincinnati
Aziz Bandaogo – PF/C – Cincinnati
Tyler Betsey – SG/F – Cincinnati
Robert McCray V – G – Jacksonville
Tru Washington – PG – New Mexico
Xavier DuSell – G – Nevada
DJ Thomas – PG – UNLV
Amani Hansberry – F – West Virginia
Toby Okani – F – West Virginia
Miles Rubin – PF – Loyola-Chicago
Eric Reynolds – PG – St. Joseph’s
Rasheer Fleming – F – St. Joseph’s
Kadary Richmond – PG – St. John’s
Vincent Iwuchukwu – C – St. John’s
Jordan Burks – SG/SF – Georgetown
Yacine Toumi – F – Seton Hall
Kasean Pryor – PF/C – Louisville
Bryce Hopkins – F – Providence
Wesley Cardet, Jr. – SG/SF – Providence
Donovan Dent – PG – New Mexico
Caden Prince – SG/SF – Princeton
Zarique Nutter – SG/SF – Georgia State
Yaxel Lendenborg – PF – UAB
AJ Clayton – PF – Ohio
Maliq Brown – PF – Duke
Jalen Washington – F – UNC
Kaden Cooper – SG – Oklahoma
David Castillo – PG – Kansas State
Hunter Dickinson – C – Kansas
KJ Adams – F – Kansas
Dajuan Harris, Jr. – G – Kansas
Braxton Meah – C – Nebraska
Berke Buyuktuncel – F – Nebraska
Malik Reneau – PF – Indiana
Miro Little – G – Utah
Mike Sharavjamts – G/SF – Utah
Elijah Fisher – SG/SF – Pacific
Jamaal Mashburn, Jr. – G – Temple
Zhuric Phelps – G – SMU
Yohan Traore – C – SMU
AJ Staton-McCray – G – FAU
Noah Farrakhan – G – Hampton
CJ Huntley – F – Appalachian State
Kino Lilly, Jr. – PG – Brown
Jahmyl Telfort – F – Butler
Andrej Jakimovski – F – Colorado
Roberts Blums – G – Davidson
Shahid Muhammad – PF/C – Southern Idaho
Joe Bamisile – G – VCU
Max Shulga – G – VCU
Jordan Riley – G – East Carolina
RJ Felton – G – East Carolina
Cyr Malonga – PF/C – East Carolina
Keyshawn Hall – F – UCF
Mike Williams – G – UCF
Javonte Taylor – F – UCF
Dusty Stromer – SG/SF – GonzagaRemember this is a big board and not a mock, so draft order is not considered. On a side note, this draft will be very good imo. Much better than the last class, but as good as it is might or might not stack up to the 2026 class. Anyways, here’s a long list of prospects to keep an eye on as the season starts and then progresses. Hope you are entertained, and of course I welcome other big boards or even mocks on the thread and no matter the size of the big board, just as long as it’s shared. It’s good to see where other big boards are at from a different perspective. If there’s anything you like or disagree with, I’m open to criticism – or debate or even someone playing devil’s advocate. Here’s my long opening list (although I’ve probably left off a few) that will likely be narrowed down a bit as the season goes on. Unlike before, I’m going to continue to use this post for this years’ big boards.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/02/2024 - 4:08am #1265174
HitsterParticipantExcellent big board as always, the top few tiers I’d have to say I’d pretty much have no argument over. Further down it is always subjective but we just don’t know who will return to college or declare etc.
With Cooper Flagg what do people see his NBA position being will it depend on where he is drafted and what the team have in situ?
I could see him playing anywhere from 3 to 5 really but probably he’d do most damage at 4 with his current skillset.
1+- Posted on: Mon, 09/02/2024 - 6:59am #1265175
NorrinRaddParticipantCooper Flagg’s still a little thin, but I can see him playing a little small ball 5 down the line if the trend of that continues. I’d say he’s best for the 4 spot but can play 3 in big lineups. I think he gets drafted as a 4 in almost any scenario.
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- Posted on: Mon, 09/02/2024 - 7:27am #1265177
HitsterParticipantChet who is skinnier than Cooper plays 4 and it looks like he’ll see more minutes there with Hartenstein signed to play at C. I’d guess Duke will use Cooper as a PF and I think that will be his position. But with the modern NBA he’ll have the defensive game to play C and could be a mismatch at SF.
I want to see him and Khaman Maluach in tandem for Duke this season. I haven’t looked at Duke’s depth chart so I’m not 100% certain Khaman will start. But when they play in tandem Maluch has the size to guard the paint allowing Cooper to dominate away from the basket.
1+ - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2024 - 10:33pm #1265287
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantNolan Traore and his Saint-Quentin side opened the season yesterday against defending champions Monaco where they pulled off an upset. Mike James and Furkan Korkmaz did not play, but still. Traore did not have the best of starts, 1-9 shooting for 2 points, 3 assists, and 4 turnovers. He faces Le Mans and Noah Penda next weekend.
1+ - Posted on: Sun, 09/22/2024 - 10:52pm #1265298
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantElsewhere in very early season games:
Alex Toohey had 15 points (5-12 from the field and 3-5 from three), 3 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block, and 1 turnover for Sydney Kings in its opening win.
Izan Almansa faced off with Malique Lewis. Almansa had 10 points (4-7 from the field and 0-1 from three), 1 rebound, and 1 steal in 14 minutes for winning Perth. Lewis had 4 points (1-6 from the field and 0-2 from three) and 3 rebounds in 17 minutes for South East Melbourne.
Rocco Zikarsky played the least of the NBL Next Stars. He got 6 minutes for Brisbane in its loss to New Zealand. He had 4 points and 3 rebounds.
In France, Noah Penda had 6 points (2-9 from the field and 0-4 from three), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals in 27 minutes.
Zacharie Perrin played 26 minutes and had 6 points (2-6 from the field and 0-4 from three), 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal. His teammate Mohammad Amini who was in the 2023 WC with Iran and in his second year of draft eligibility got 18 minutes and had 5 points.
In the ABA, after a pair of years in the G-League, Djordije Jovanovic had 13 points (3-4 from the field and 3-3 from three) with 2 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 assist in 15 minutes in Buducnost’s blowout win.
Andrej Jelavic had 14 points (6-12 from the field and 0-2 from three), 8 rebounds, 1 block, and 2 steals in 31 minutes in Mega Basket’s win. Filip Jovic had 14 points (7-8 from the field), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 23 minutes. Bogoljub Markovic had 9 points and 6 rebounds in 25 minutes. Mihajlo Petrovic seems to have taken over the point guard reigns. He had 19 points (7-11 from the field and 2-4 from three), 5 assists, and 1 rebound. He had some nice reviews at the G-League Fall Invitational. He is also automatically eligible in 2025.
In Germany, Ben Saraf had himself a debut. He had 21 points (8-15 from the field and 2-4 from three), 2 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 turnovers in 24 minutes for Ratiopharm UIm. Noa Essengue had 15 points (4-8 from the field and 1-3 from three), 1 assist, and 2 steals in 25 minutes. Not bad for someone who has yet to turn 18. Tobias Jensen saw the floor for 7 minutes. https://youtu.be/QbY7ZuygGks?si=PS4_DzwG0-KdTxt7 The game highlights show Saraf and Essengue quite a bit.
Elias Rapieque got in Alba Berlin’s loss for 11 minutes with 5 points (2-2 with a three). He had a good U20 Eurobasket over the summer, and Alba started working him in for minutes at the end of last season. For someone who is listed between 6’7″ and 6’8″ and has a point wing style and noticeably long wingspan, he could be interesting to follow either for this year or next. He isn’t enough of an athlete to get too much buzz, but skillsy guys his size always garner some interest.1+ - Posted on: Wed, 09/25/2024 - 10:30pm #1265322
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantJohann Grünloh of Rasta Vechta closed out the early league round 1 games with 12 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks. He just turned 19 last month, so is draft-eligible for the next three years. He got posterized twice in the game, but pretty solid for a young near 7-footer.
1+ - Posted on: Thu, 09/26/2024 - 3:59am #1265324
HitsterParticipantThanks for the flag up BTPH, a 7ft guy with upside is always of interest even if Rasta Vechta sounds as if it should be a Jamaican Team.
Locally to me in England some years ago there was a local footballer whose first name was Exodus. He was a black dreadlocked guy so the name suited him and clearly his family were fans of the late great Bob Marley. Seeing Rasta as the team name reminded me of this.
1+ - Posted on: Thu, 09/26/2024 - 9:11am #1265325
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantThe team name was Bob Marley-inspired when the club was formed in 1979. The mascot is a dread locked lion named Bob. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqeQxLcPHbE Not that this is connected, but their current point guard is Tyger Campbell.
1+ - Posted on: Mon, 09/30/2024 - 1:18am #1265362
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantIn the first week in Spain, Bassala Bagayoko having signed a four-year contract with Bilbao Basket in August failed to make their first team roster for the opener. He broke the record for the youngest players to play an ACB game when he was 14, but a torn ACL and meniscus has kept him off the court for more than a year. It might be the case where he starts the season with their reserve/youth team that starts up in a few weeks. Bilbao did get Thijs De Ridder in for both their ACB opener and most recent FIBA Europe Cup qualifier. He played 20 minutes in both. He had 14 points (5-8 from the field 2-4 from three), 8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals over the weekend. He had 8 points and 2 rebounds in the Europe Cup game. 2025 is his last year of draft eligibility, and measured out at just under 6’9″ with a 7-foot wingspan in last summer’s pre-draft process. If he can make shots, teams have taken 2nd round fliers on players like him quite a bit. Hugo González did not get in Real Madrid’s opening loss. Whereas many of his teammates from the youth team opted to head to various colleges, he stayed in Madrid. Eli John N’Diaye did play 17 minutes with 5 points, 4 rebounds, and a steal. He got more minutes than expected because Serge Ibaka missed the game. If they manage his game time over the course of the season, N’Diaye might get enough minutes to catch an eye this draft cycle. Ousmane N’Diaye played 11 minutes for Baskonia with 5 points and a rebound. Sergio De Larrea didn’t get in for Valencia. Mario Saint-Supery saw 10 minutes for BAXI Manresa with 2 points and a rebound. His teammate Musa Sagnia had 4 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks having started at center. He went through the draft process the past two summers before withdrawing. 2025 is his final year of draft eligibility. Rafael Villar got 14 minutes for Força Lleida. He didn’t shoot it well, but had 4 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 assist.
Hannes Steinbach’s Würzburg Baskets didn’t have a game in the first round of German games, but did last weekend. He played 16 minutes and had 4 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks. He made the All-Tournament team at the U18 Euro Championship over the summer.
In Italy, Mouhamed Faye of Reggio Emilia had 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 14 minutes in their Italian League opener. On the other side of that game, Saliou Niang played 23 minutes for Trento and had 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa-ewG8-Gvg Niang is 7 in black and Faye is 11 in white. Niang has two more years of draft eligibility while Faye has three.
1+- Posted on: Mon, 09/30/2024 - 2:30am #1265363
NorrinRaddParticipantBassala Bagayoko is intriguing, don’t know what to do with him at this point… Is he a first rounder? Hope he’s legit.
0- Posted on: Mon, 10/07/2024 - 10:29pm #1265438
NorrinRaddParticipantI hear rumors his age isn’t accurately submitted.
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- Posted on: Mon, 09/30/2024 - 3:39am #1265364
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantThe last time played in a game, he was 16. The big takeaway then was how physically developed he was at his age. Fuenlabrada is a not big club. In the pandemic, when they in front of empty houses (or limited capacity), it makes some sense as to why a team might fast-track a physically advanced kid who isn’t on a pro contract. It isn’t so much that he is pro-ready as much as his size and athleticism allows him to hold his own while also being cost-effective. Now, he is coming off a major knee injury at a new team. They don’t need to rush him. It is a long season, figure to have a lot of games between the ACB and FIBA Europe Cup (where they reached the semis last year), and haven’t been shy about bringing along young guys. The only caveat with Bagayoko is that he is a Rich Paul client. He worked the process for Chris Livingston and Bronny to get a guaranteed contract late in the 2nd. Ulrich Chomche stayed in the draft and got a two-way. It makes you wonder if he is going to be in the draft regardless figuring there will always have a fallback option with the Lakers.
1+ - Posted on: Mon, 09/30/2024 - 4:49am #1265365
HitsterParticipantLakers don’t have a first rounder next year but have their own 2nd rounder and one via the Clippers so might be worth keeping an eye on Bagayoko in regards to one of those.
1+ - Posted on: Tue, 10/01/2024 - 6:57am #1265374
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantAfter a pair of less than ideal games to start the season in France, Nolan Traore had a big game going for 27 points and 5 assists. https://youtu.be/Zw-rpR6LDIQ?si=Rk6i98bU8ag-z7Ab
1+ - Posted on: Wed, 10/02/2024 - 4:46am #1265391
HitsterParticipantDoes Cooper Flagg have to have the potential to be the number 1 offence option on the team that drafts him to justify being the top pick next year do you think. I’d say not really if his defensive game is as good as it seems potentially he can be a lockdown defender who contributes points rather than the main scorer.
A lot would depend on who ends up drafting him but even this year we could say Reed Sheppard might be the best scorer out of the guys who went in the top 3. But if he could have done this carrying a team in rebuild rather than as an impact player on the Rockets remains to be seen.
1+- Posted on: Wed, 10/02/2024 - 8:06pm #1265392
NorrinRaddParticipant(I project) Flagg could be a 3rd or even 4th option in a starting lineup on the offensive side in a starting lineup, but likely the best defensive player on the court more often than not.
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- Posted on: Wed, 10/02/2024 - 8:19pm #1265393
NorrinRaddParticipantIt’s been a month… not many changes, but this is my current top 75 big board:
Cooper Flagg – F – Duke
Ace Bailey – F – Rutgers
Dylan Harper – G – Rutgers
Khaman Maluach – PF/C – Duke
VJ Edgecombe – G – Baylor
Tre Johnson – SG/SF – TexasBen Saraf – G – Israel
Noa Essengue – F – France
Nolan Traore – G – France
Jalil Bethea – G – Miami(FL)
Boogie Fland – PG – Arkansas
Asa Newell – PF/C – GeorgiaRocco Zikarsky – C – Australia
Hugo Gonzalez – SG/SF – Spain
HanSen Yang – C – China
Drake Powell – SG/SF – UNC
Ian Jackson – SG/SF – UNC
Egor Demin – G/F – BYUFlory Bidunga – PF/C – Kansas
Donnie Freeman – F – Syracuse
Karter Knox – SG/SF – Arkansas
Collin Murray-Boyles – F – South Carolina
Paul McNeil – SG/SF – NC State
Derik Queen – PF/C – Maryland
Will Riley – SG/SF – Illinois
Dink Pate – G/F – GLeagueIsaiah Evans – SG/SF – Duke
Hamad Mousa – SG/SF – Dayton
Derrion Reid – F – Alabama
Jarin Stevenson – F/C – Alabama
Liam McNeeley – SF – UConn
JT Toppin – PF – Texas Tech
Josan Sanon – SG/SF – Arizona State
Kasparas Jakucionis – G – Illinois
Zoom Diallo – G – WashingtonPJ Haggerty – G – Memphis
Naasir Cunningham – SG/SF – Alabama
Trevon Brazile – PF/C – Arkansas
Cam Scott – SG/SF – South Carolina
Jamir Watkins – F – Florida State
Malique Lewis – F – GLeague
Nique Clifford – SG/SF – Colorado State
Michael Ajayi – SG/SF – Gonzaga
Coleman Hawkins – PF/C – Kansas State
Kwame Evans, Jr. – PF – Oregon
Saint Thomas – F – USC
Jackson McAndrew – F – Creighton
Jaylin Stewart – SG/SF – UConn
Wooga Poplar – SG – Villanova
Jaland Lowe – G – PittMichael Ruzic – F – Croatia
Sergio de Larrea – G/SF – Spain
Dame Sarr – SG/SF – Italy
Jan Vide – G – Slovenia
Bassala Bagayoko – F – Mali
Terrance Arceneaux – SG/SF – Houston
Elmarko Jackson – G – Kansas
Carter Bryant – F – Arizona
Labaron Philon – G – Alabama
Grant Nelson – PF/C – Alabama
DJ Wagner – G – Arkansas
Billy Richmond – SG – Arkansas
Zvonimir Ivisic – C – Arkansas
Jase Richardson – SG – Michigan State
Kanon Catchings – F – BYU
John Bol – C – Ole’ Miss
Kanaan Carlyle – G – Stanford
Cade Tyson – SG/SF – UNC
Caleb Foster – G – Duke
Darren Harris – SG/SF – Duke
Aaron Bradshaw – C – Ohio State
Mackenzie Mgbako – F/C – Indiana
Hunter Sallis – G – Wake Forest
Dailyn Swain – SG/SF – Xavier
Tyon Grant-Foster – G – Grand Canyon0 - Posted on: Mon, 10/07/2024 - 1:28am #1265434
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantI am impressed by the number of draft eligible players in Europe and Australia playing considerable roles early in the season. Mouhamed Faye was not really someone I had much expectations for, but has had a strong start. 13/7/3 in 26 minutes is nothing to sneeze at. He ha a relatively simple game, but moves his feet, runs the floor, and makes use of his 7’5″ wingspan. It is allowing him to get a lot of court experience. Eli N’Diaye has gotten starts, and seemingly moved ahead of Usman Garuba in Real Madrid’s rotation. Lefteris Mantzoukas has been starting and playing big minutes for Aris Thessaloniki. Nothing special as of yet, but big men with range who play big minutes are worthy of following. Nolan Traore had a 20-10 game over the weekend. Ben Saraf and Noa Essengue have had a few big games. Johann Grünloh is faring nicely, cleaning the glass, blocking shots, and showing some range for the Rasta. It isn’t surprising Mega Basket is playing young guys, but they are 3-0. Petrovic, Jovic, Kayil, and Markovic are doing well against older teams. BC Dubai is a newly created team, and the Cal and Stanford in the ACC version of the ABA, but has enough money to have brought in a lot of long-time accomplished European pros, and they beat them in Dubai. Rocco Zikarsky has played more, and better, the past few weeks. Izan Almansa and Alex Toohey have done pretty well given the challenges that league poses young players. You don’t usually get a dozen plus guys where you don’t have to squint and try to project what could be there.
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NorrinRaddParticipantESPN just dropped their second 2025 big board.. I like Givony’s takes for the most part of this one. The one guy just got more on my radar is Kon Knueppel who I hear is killing it in Duke practices. I didn’t expect him to be as high as 6th, but who knows? HanSen Yang actually made the top 100 list.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 10/08/2024 - 10:03pm #1265443
HitsterParticipantIt just shows how much these boards are subjective even in a pretty loaded draft class. Maluach was in my view the 2nd best prospect on Duke’s team after Cooper Flagg but Givony has Knueppel very high and this site has Isaiah Evans at 15th on their current mock.
Duke certainly has a very good incoming class and if Cooper is as good as he promises to be they could go very deep in March Madness as they have some solid depth around the young prospects.
Demin at BYU with his size and play making ability will be interesting to watch. Liam McNeeley we keep hearing is an elite shooter and possibly the best in the class. Whilst he may not be the athlete guys above him in the mocks are he has the ability to be a top 10 pick given the value teams put on shooting in the modern NBA. But he’d need to find the right landing spot,
Motiejus Krivas is another guy I;ll be keeping close tabs on. Givony has him inside his top 20 and guys of that size with potential can go pretty high. Krivas could be this year’s Clingan where a big really shines as a starter in his soph year after the guy in front of him last season moved on or went to NBA. Krivas has a good FT percentage for his size and a reasonable FG one whether he has a 3 point range we have yet to see but his value would always be on defence.
1+- Posted on: Wed, 10/09/2024 - 4:13am #1265445
NorrinRaddParticipantMaluach is a tough one to grasp atm. He’s raw, but his upside is through the roof. He’s had some experience, but not a ton. I think you can put him high still, but Kon Knueppel could be more NBA ready now which looks great for an early big board of course if that’s the case. I’d double down on Maluach being the higher prospect by the end of the year – but that’s if he even gets the opportunity. Such a loaded team, it’s hard to figure minutes for the entire year. Season hasn’t even started yet. I’d bet on Maluach’s upside, a best version of him could be a good player.
McNeeley I think is a plus version of Scheierman. He can shoot and has skills. Being at UConn should help his stock though too.
I like where Demin’s ranked on their big board.Keeping an eye on Krivas too, hard to know how he’ll do, but I can see him playing similar to Clingan for sure…
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HitsterParticipantDuke has a lot of depth on their roster, I’ve looked at one depth chart and it has Kon as a top bench guy and they have guys ranked in the top 40 of this year’s freshman recruiting class barely in the roster. However their other C’s after Maluach are another freshman and a guy who has hardly seen court time in his two years on the team.
However I could see them possibly playing Maliq Brown at 5 with Cooper at 4 if they want to get good minutes for Kon, Foster, Proctor, Evans etc so Maluach might not have a clear run at good playing time,
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BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantBased off their initial intersquad scrimmage, it would appear as though Tyrese Proctor, Sion James, Isaiah Evans, Cooper Flagg, and Khaman Maluach have the inside track on starting with Maliq Brown, Caleb Foster, Kon Knueppel, and Mason Gillis being the primaries off the bench while Patrick Ngongba II recovers from a foot injury. I would not be surprised if they play Brown quite a bit at center. It doesn’t take much to see why people like the long-term potential in Maluach, but that doesn’t mean he is going to be good as a freshman. It won’t take long to see whether or not Duke’s interior will be a problem wether it is Maluach or Brown out there. Kentucky will bring Amari Williams, Andrew Carr, and Brandon Garrison up front. Arizona has Motiejus Krivas and Henri Veesaar. Kansas, obviously, has Dickinson, KJ Adams, and Flory Bidunga. Auburn has Johni Broome. That is a lot for a freshman center, or just a 6’8″ one.
1+ - Posted on: Fri, 10/11/2024 - 2:28am #1265452
HitsterParticipantCooper would help out in the post I’d guess but would Duke want a 17 year old having to bang inside with 23 year old guys. Duke can go big ball with Cooper at 3 and Brown at 4 and Maluach at 5 if needed I guess.
1+ - Posted on: Wed, 10/16/2024 - 9:21pm #1265471
NorrinRaddParticipantBoth Noa Essengue and Ben Saraf fared pretty well against a pre seasoned Portland team last night.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 10/17/2024 - 2:31am #1265472
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantThat is wild. Ratiopharm Ulm started a set of road games on the 8th in Alytus, Lithuania. They played in Bamberg Germany last Saturday, Istanbul Turkey on Monday, Portland yesterday, go to Oldenberg Germany on Saturday, and finish their road swing in the Canary Islands next Wednesday. That is quite the side trip to see if Saraf and Essengue might be a part of Portland’s plan to be competitive by 2031.
1+ - Posted on: Sun, 11/03/2024 - 11:15am #1265532
NorrinRaddParticipantWell it’s been a month and the college season starts soon – I figure I’ll drop the latest look of my current big board… Not a ton of movement, but some here and there:
Cooper Flagg – F – Duke
Ace Bailey – F – Rutgers
Dylan Harper – G – Rutgers
VJ Edgecombe – G – Baylor
Nolan Traore – G – FranceKhaman Maluach – PF/C – Duke
Tre Johnson – SG/SF – Texas
Ben Saraf – G – Israel
Noa Essengue – F – FranceAsa Newell – PF/C – Georgia
Boogie Fland – PG – Arkansas
Jalil Bethea – G – Miami(FL)
Kon Knueppel – F – Duke
Drake Powell – SG/SF – UNC
Egor Demin – G/F – BYURocco Zikarsky – C – Australia
Hugo Gonzalez – SG/SF – Spain
HanSen Yang – C – China
Paul McNeil – SG/SF – NC State
Will Riley – SG/SF – Illinois
Hamad Mousa – SG/SF – DaytonFlory Bidunga – PF/C – Kansas
Karter Knox – SG/SF – Arkansas
Collin Murray-Boyles – F/C – South Carolina
Donnie Freeman – F – Syracuse
Derik Queen – PF/C – Maryland
Dink Pate – G/F – GLeagueIan Jackson – G/SF – UNC
Isaiah Evans – SG/SF – Duke
Derrion Reid – F – Alabama
Jarin Stevenson – F/C – Alabama
Liam McNeeley – SF – UConn
JT Toppin – PF – Texas Tech
Josan Sanon – SG/SF – Arizona State
Kasparas Jakucionis – G – Illinois
Zoom Diallo – G – WashingtonSergio de Larrea – G/SF – Spain
Naasir Cunningham – SG/SF – Alabama
Trevon Brazile – PF/C – Arkansas
Cam Scott – SG/SF – South Carolina
Jamir Watkins – F – Florida State
Seth Trimble – G – UNC
Caleb Foster – G – Duke
Nique Clifford – SG/SF – Colorado State
Michael Ajayi – SG/SF – Gonzaga
Coleman Hawkins – PF/C – Kansas State
Kwame Evans, Jr. – PF – Oregon
Saint Thomas – F – USC
Jackson McAndrew – F – Creighton
Jaylin Stewart – SG/SF – UConn
Wooga Poplar – SG – Villanova
Jaland Lowe – G – Pitt
Malique Lewis – F – GLeagueAlex Toohey – F – Australia
Mohamed Diawara – F – France
Michael Ruzic – F – Croatia
Bassala Bagayoko – F – Mali
Bogolijub Markovic – F/C – Serbia
Labaron Philon – G – Alabama
Grant Nelson – PF/C – Alabama
Zvonimir Ivisic – C – Arkansas
John Bol – C – Ole’ Miss
Kanon Catchings – F – BYU
Terrance Arceneaux – SG/SF – Houston
Kanaan Carlyle – G – Stanford
Motiejus Krivas – C – Arizona
Aaron Bradshaw – C – Ohio State
Jase Richardson – SG – Michigan State
Mackenzie Mgbako – F/C – Indiana
Cade Tyson – SG/SF – UNC
Darren Harris – SG/SF – Duke
Hunter Sallis – G – Wake Forest
Dailyn Swain – SG/SF – Xavier
PJ Haggerty – G – Memphis
Tyon Grant-Foster – G – Grand Canyon1+ - Posted on: Tue, 11/05/2024 - 5:27am #1265538
HitsterParticipantAs neutrals which team would you like Cooper Flagg to end up on?
Spurs would be a perfect fit but they already have Wemby so I’ll discount them, Atlanta got top pick this year so I’ll not consider them. I’d personally like him on Charlotte who have never had a top pick or a rebuilding team like Toronto or the Nets.
1+- Posted on: Tue, 11/05/2024 - 11:31am #1265540
NorrinRaddParticipantTbh, I want a dominant team potentially to draft him that could maximize his potential. I’d love the Spurs or OKC to draft him. I wouldn’t mind Portland getting him though.
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HitsterParticipantI’d favour Spurs over OKC as OKC have more elite or potentially elite players already. Portland have to figure out how to use their frontcourt with Clingan drafted but Ayton and Grant as starters. Ayton has under 2 years on his deal so Clingan can assume the C role there. Grant is on a longer deal but if they get Cooper then Cooper can play SF and take minutes along with Grant and Avdija at both 3 and 4 so fit works.
Clingan and Flagg as a defensive due looks potentially elite. Plus with Henderson, Simons and Grant there it means Flagg won’t need to worry about his scoring and can be a nice 3rd/4th option on the team.
1+- Posted on: Wed, 11/06/2024 - 9:41am #1265543
NorrinRaddParticipantWhat if the Pelicans had the first 2 picks…?
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HitsterParticipantThe Spurs could get top 2 picks too. NOP deferred the Lakers pick which was no 17 this year clearly banking they could get better value next year. I think NOP made the right call and having options in a deep draft is a good thing to have. Brandon Ingram is in the last year of his deal so if it looks like they cannot reach a deal I could see NOP looking to move him on so he doesn’t walk and they are left with nothing.
1+ - Posted on: Wed, 11/20/2024 - 9:42am #1265663
NorrinRaddParticipantQuite a few new names will be on this next one… But to name a few not in an order yet –
Jacob Cofie/Tyrone Riley IV/Thomas Sorber/Josh Harris/Robert Hinton/Tyler Betsey are some upside swings to look at if you haven’t…
Mikey Lewis/Myles Bird/Alyn Breed are also new faces that will probably make my top 75… barring injuries and if they keep up their good play.0- Posted on: Wed, 11/20/2024 - 9:59am #1265664
NorrinRaddParticipantWow and Philon is legit, he’s got some vision.
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NorrinRaddParticipantIdk if Jazz P is lurking around, but in case there’s a new mock, I’ll post the link on this one:
https://www.nbadraft.net/forums/topic/2025-mock-draft-2/
hope that gets us there…0 - Posted on: Sun, 11/24/2024 - 12:36pm #1265695
NorrinRaddParticipantHere’s a freshman watch list I thought could be handy for some of us based on production so far:
Might as well consider them declaring
Cooper Flagg – F – Duke
Egor Demin – G/F – BYU
Labaron Philon – G/SF – Alabama
Khaman Maluach – PF/C – Duke
Nolan Traore – G – France
Noa Essengue – F – France
Will Riley – SG/SF – Illinois
Asa Newell – PF/C – Georgia
VJ Edgecombe – G – Baylor
Ace Bailey – F – Rutgers
Dylan Harper – G – Rutgers
Tre Johnson – SG/SF – Texas
Ben Saraf – G – Israel
Carter Bryant – F – Arizona
Donnie Freeman – F – Syracuse
Derik Queen – PF/C – Maryland
Liam McNeeley – SF – UConn
Boogie Fland – PG – ArkansasOn the fence, probably declaring at this point
Joson Sanon – SG/SF – Arizona State
Flory Bidunga – PF/C – Kansas
Kasparas Jakucionis – G – Illinois
Jase Richardson – SG – Michigan State
Kon Knueppel – F – DukeOn the fence, 50/50
Rocco Zikarsky – C – Australia
Hugo Gonzalez – SG/SF – Spain
Michael Ruzic – F – Croatia
Dink Pate – G/F – GLeague
Jacob Cofie – PF/C – Virginia
Ian Jackson – SG/SF – UNCOn the fence, likely leaning toward getting NIL money
Jalil Bethea – G – Miami(FL)
Derrion Reid – F – Alabama
Thomas Sorber – C – Georgetown
Tyrone Riley IV – SG/SF – San Francisco
Josh Harris – SG/F – North Florida
Adrian Wooley – SG – Kennesaw StateLikely getting NIL money and returning or transferring
Neoklis Avdalas – SG/SF – Greece
Bassala Bagayoko – F – Mali
Johann Grunloh – PF/C – Germany
Isaiah Evans – SG/SF – Duke
Darren Harris – SG/SF – Duke
Drake Powell – SG/SF – UNC
Tahaad Pettiford – G – Auburn
Karter Knox – SG/SF – Arkansas
Billy Richmond III – SG – Arkansas
Vyctorius Miller – SG – LSU
Trent Perry – G – UCLA
Zoom Diallo – G – Washington
Daniel Jacobsen – C – Purdue
Bryson Tucker – SG/SF – Indiana
Mercy Miller – G – Houston
Robert Wright III – G – Baylor
Kanon Catchings – F – BYU
Moustapha Thiam – C – UCF
Samet Yigitoglu – C – SMU
Tyler Betsey – SG/F – Cincinnati
Tyonne Farrell – SG/SF – Rhode Island
Hamad Mousa – SG/SF – Dayton
Mikey Lewis – G – St. Mary’s
Robert Hinton – G – Harvard
Jamil Miller – F – Kennesaw State
Braedan Lue – PF/C – Kennesaw StateRemember I’m going by production, not actually knowing who’s declaring or not… it’s a complete guessing game really at this point… On a side note, going back to Rutgers – just to prove my point earlier, no excuse for Rutgers’ team with Ace and Dylan to lose to a Kennesaw State team that has 3 freshmen on this list… funny stuff!!!
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NorrinRaddParticipantWill Sydnor – F – Manhattan was supposed to be in that last tier, my bad…
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NorrinRaddParticipantJeremy Fears – G – Michigan State
Jeremiah Fears – G – Oklahoma
Joe Sayler – G – South Dakota State1+ - Posted on: Wed, 12/04/2024 - 12:17pm #1265804
NorrinRaddParticipantMagoon Gwath – C – San Diego State
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NorrinRaddParticipantJohn Mobley, Jr. – G – Ohio State
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NorrinRaddParticipantOh, my have things changed!!! Since the season has started, heck since yesterday… there’s been some movement on the big board… I’m probably overdue for a Big Board post, so here’s the December version:
Cooper Flagg – G/F/C – Duke
Dylan Harper – G/SF – Rutgers
Ace Bailey – SG/F/C – Rutgers
Tre Johnson – SG/SF – Texas
Egor Demin – G/F/C – BYU
Khaman Maluach – PF/C – Duke
VJ Edgecombe – G – BaylorNoa Essengue – F – France
Will Riley – SG/F – Illinois
Jeremiah Fears – G – OklahomaJase Richardson – G – Michigan State
Derik Queen – PF/C – Maryland
Labaron Philon – G – Alabama
Adrian Wooley – G – Kennesaw StateNolan Traore – G – France
Johann Grunloh – PF/C – Germany
Joson Sanon – SG/SF – Arizona State
Kasparas Jakucionis – G – Illinois
Asa Newell – PF/C – Georgia
Liam McNeeley – F – UConn
Thomas Sorber – PF/C – GeorgetownBen Saraf – G – Israel
Sergio de Larrea – SG/SF – Spain
Hansen Yang – C – China
Bogolijub Markovic – F/C – Serbia
Donnie Freeman – F/C – Syracuse
Flory Bidunga – PF/C – Kansas
Boogie Fland – PG – Arkansas
Nique Clifford – SG/SF – Colorado State
Cedric Coward – SG/SF – Washington StateRocco Zikarsky – C – Australia
Hugo Gonzalez – SG/SF – Spain
Dink Pate – G/F – GLeague
Seth Trimble – G – UNC
Drake Powell – SG/SF – UNC
Ian Jackson – SG/SF – UNC
Jacob Cofie – PF/C – Virginia
Kon Knueppel – F – Duke
Zvonimir Ivisic – C – Arkansas
Johni Broome – PF/C – Auburn
Grant Nelson – PF/C – Alabama
Derrion Reid – F – Alabama
Koby Brea – G/SF – Kentucky
Collin Murray-Boyles – PF/C – South Carolina
Mackenzie Mgbako – F/C – Indiana
Tomislov Ivisic – C – Illinois
Ryan Kalkbrenner – C – Creighton
Kam Jones – G – Marquette
Rasheer Fleming – PF/C – St. Joseph’s
Josh Harris – SG/F – North FloridaNeoklis Avdalas – SG/SF – Greece
Joan Beringer – PF/C – France
Noah Penda – SG/SF – France
Mohamed Diawara – F – France
Michael Ruzic – SG/F – Croatia
Mouhamed Faye – PF/C – Senegal
Malique Lewis – F – USA
Tyrese Proctor – G – Duke
Isaiah Evans – SG/SF – Duke
Ian Schieffelin – PF/C – Clemson
Billy Richmond III – SG – Arkansas
Trevon Brazile – PF/C – Arkansas
JT Toppin – PF/C – Texas Tech
Kwame Evans, Jr. – PF – Oregon
Zoom Diallo – G – Washington
Alex Karaban – PF – UConn
Carter Bryant – F – Arizona
Tyler Betsey – SG/F – Cincinnati
Michael Ajayi – SG/SF – Gonzaga
Mikey Lewis – G – St. Mary’s
Tyrone Riley IV – SG/SF – San Francisco
Miles Byrd – SG/SF – San Diego State
Tyonne Farrell – SG/SF – Rhode Island
Yaxel Lendeborg – PF/C – UAB
PJ Haggerty – G – MemphisNest 75 honorable mention:
Alex Toohey – F – Australia
Sion James – F – Duke
Maxime Raynaud – C – Stanford
Elliot Cadeau – PG – UNC
Chase Hunter – G – Clemson
Jamir Watkins – F – Florida State
Baye Ndongo – PF/C – Georgia Tech
Jalil Bethea – G – Miami(FL)
Jaland Lowe – G – Pitt
Hunter Sallis – G – Wake Forest
Choppa Moore – G – Syracuse
Danny Wolf – C – Michigan
Trey Kauffman-Renn – PF – Purdue
John Blackwell – G – Wisconsin
Bryson Tucker – SG/SF – Indiana
Oumar Ballo – C – Indiana
Bruce Thornton – G – Ohio State
Brooks Barnhizer – SG/SF – Northwestern
Tyler Harris – SG – Washington
Desmond Claude – G/SF – USC
Trent Perry – G – UCLA
Eric Dailey, Jr. – SG/SF – UCLA
Milan Momcilovic – F – Iowa State
AJ Storr – SG/SF – Kansas
Tucker DeVries – SG/SF – West Virginia
Dillon Mitchell – F – Cincinnati
Jayden Nunn – G – Baylor
Terrance Arceneaux – SG/SF – Houston
Mercy Miller – G – Houston
Milos Uzan – G – Houston
Moustapha Thiam – C – UCF
BJ Edwards – G – SMU
Samet Yigitoglu – C – SMU
Jaden Bradley – G – Arizona
Chris Youngblood – G – Alabama
DJ Wagner – G – Arkansas
Tahaad Pettiford – PG – Auburn
Walter Clayton, Jr. – G – Florida
Alijah Martin – SG – Florida
Jaxson Robinson – SG/SF – Kentucky
Otega Oweh – SG – Kentucky
Vyctorius Miller – SG – LSU
Tamar Bates – SG – Mizzou
Chaz Lanier – G – Tennessee
Igor Milicic, Jr. – PF – Tennessee
Devin McGlockton – F – Vanderbilt
Simeon Wilcher – G – St. John’s
RJ Luis – SG/SF – St. John’s
Aaron Scott – PF – St. John’s
Solomon Ball – G – UConn
Eric Dixon – PF – Villanova
Micah Peavy – F – Georgetown
Dailyn Swain – SG/SF – Xavier
Baba Miller – F – FAU
Donovan Dent – PG – New Mexico
Augustas Marciulionis – G – St. Mary’s
Paulius Murauskas – PF/C – St. Mary’s
Enoch Cheeks – G – Dayton
Keshon Gilbert – G – Iowa State
Jayden Dawson – G – Loyola-Chicago
Cruz Davis – G – Hofstra
Max Shulga – G – VCU
Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa – G – Columbia
Devin Tillis – SG/SF – UC Irvine
Joe Sayler – G – South Dakota State
Will Sydnor – F – Manhattan
Kobe Sanders – F – Nevada
Ante Brzovic – PF/C – Charleston
Ian Martinez – G – Utah State
Ty Johnson – G – UC Davis
RJ Felton – G – East Carolina
Robert Hinton – G – Harvard
John Poulakidas – SG/SF – Yale
Jamil Miller – F – Kennesaw State
Braedan Lue – PF/C – Kennesaw StateAt least that’s where I’m at – at this moment, but you know – things will likely change tomorrow. If you have any questions or critiques or anything to add, feel free to do so… Always love checking out other big boards out there…
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NorrinRaddParticipant0 life on Big boards huh? oh well…
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NorrinRaddParticipantFigured I’d post up the latest… it’s been almost a month:
COOPER FLAGG – G/F/C – Duke – still holds the edge on the top pick. Seems to have worse games against bad competition as if he’s practicing on his weaknesses on those games, while going more into his comfort zone on big games. Holding onto this #1 spot isn’t a guarantee. Dylan Harper has been definitely gaining traction as of now…
DYLAN HARPER – G/SF – Rutgers – still at the second spot. He’s gained momentum as far as the draft horserace is concerned and is seemingly unstoppable in this college game. Now he has to figure out how to win against decent competition with consistency. His ability to put the ball on the floor is probably best in this class.
ACE BAILEY – SG/F/C – Rutgers – third spot. He can really bring it when he’s on, but at the same time is second fiddle on his own team that hasn’t won consistently. Still though, he’s a pretty good athlete with a good frame that can flat out score. His defense has been getting better.
JEREMIAH FEARS – G – Oklahoma – yoyo handle and does about everything. Could improve shooting but his quickness is absolutely off the charts and he can really defend the perimeter.
TRE JOHNSON – SG/SF – Texas – maybe the best pure bucket getter in this draft class. Starting to show flashes he can do things other than score.NOA ESSENGUE – F – France – Showing flashes of willingness to shoot from long range and he’s 3 days older than Flagg. Good upside and playing worthy competition.
DINK PATE – G/F – USA – Now showing he has improved his shooting range, which was one of the concerns had he hypothetically been able to declare last year.
EGOR DEMIN – F/C – BYU – dropped a little due to the switch in competition bringing his play back down to Earth. He still has skills that are in high demand around the league.VJ EDGECOMBE – G – Baylor – have to admit offensively I’m being a little more patient with this guy, but then how could I not? Very athletic and quick toolsy guy to go with good defense. And he plays for Baylor.
DERIK QUEEN – PF/C – Maryland – maybe he’s not your prototypical big in today’s NBA, but he somehow makes it work. Fancy footwork and hustle give this guy a good shot at success.
JASE RICHARDSON – G – Michigan State – a big riser, but there’s a lot to like. Don’t be surprised if he rises even more the way he’s been playing. Good athlete and a very cerebral and efficient game.KASPARAS JAKUCIONIS – G – Illinois – good by the numbers and a jumbo guard that can really run screens to perfection. He is pretty consistent. Not so great against an athlete that can defend though.
LABARON PHILON – G – Alabama – shot’s a little funny, but he does everything else pretty good. On one hand he caused problems for Kasparas, but on the other he was dominated by Dylan Harper despite in a win.
THOMAS SORBER – PF/C – Georgetown – he should be a riser on everyone’s board by now, he’s got that 3&D you want in a big. Not the greatest on offence yet, still raw on that side.NOLAN TRAORE – G – France – his shooting has been terrible especially as of late. If it weren’t for such a great summer and decent start to league play, he’d be way down. But his ability to create is something else.
BEN SARAF – G – Israel – pretty good perimeter defender, his offensive game has been off and on. His summer showing made his stock imo though when he was dominating.
SERGIO DE LARREA – SG/SF – Spain – the more I watch this kids highlight videos, the more he grows on me. He’s got pretty good size and can handle the ball well.
IAN JACKSON – SG/SF – UNC – looking like he’s finally in his comfort zone and UNC is unleashing him. He still needs to work on passing, but he can really score.
LIAM MCNEELEY – F – UConn – he’s been the brightest spot on UConn this year. His high IQ is steadily keeping him in the reigns among the top prospects.HANSEN YANG – C – China – his defense could be inflated, as he won’t do what he’s doing in the NBA which isn’t great already. He does bring good size and playmaking to the table though.
WILL RILEY – SG/F – Illinois – his cold streak brings him down a little on this edition. I still don’t get why scouts are worried about his frame. I think he could grow into it some.
JOSON SANON – SG/SF – Arizona State – he’s probably the second best prospect on the Sun Devils, but Jayden Quaintance is in the next cycle. Sanon’s very all around versatile though.
ASA NEWELL – PF/C – Georgia – his shooting range is awful. He needs to improve his free throws. Has great size/mobility/defense/athletic ability. Plenty upside here too. Out played Maluach in the summer.
KHAMAN MALUACH – PF/C – Duke – toolsy guy with crazy upside. Hasn’t quite figure it all out yet, but is scratching the surface. Has a decent looking shot to go with his big athletic frame.
ADRIAN WOOLEY – G – Kennesaw State – I mean at this point I’m going wtf? Seriously, nobody thinks this kid’s good yet huh? Not worthy of even a top 40 pick? I’ll stick to my guns on this one, he’s been solid against mixed comp.BOGOLIJUB MARKOVIC – PF/C – Serbia – has shown flashes of some offensive skills. Can dribble, pass and shoot but could read the game better still and needs improvement on defense.
JOHANN GRUNLOH – PF/C – Germany – he’s a decent athlete with a decent looking shot. He runs the floor well, but doesn’t have the greatest size.
BOOGIE FLAND – PG – Arkansas – I don’t know what to do with smaller guards anymore. If he was 6’4″ he might be close to Jeremiah Fears, but he’s not.
DANNY WOLF – C – Michigan – a riser on my board, he’s been playing point big often for Michigan with some success. Shows flashes on both ends, but turns the ball over too much.
DONNIE FREEMAN – F/C – Syracuse – steadily getting better as the season has gone. I like his frame more than anything about him as a prospect. Very solid, strong athlete.
DRAKE POWELL – SG/SF – UNC – just finally scratching the surface at UNC and he’s an incredible athlete. It may have taken him a minute to get started, but he’s getting that usage – hopefully more consistently.
KAM JONES – G – Marquette – has been consistent all year. Decent size but not great. Actually his game is similar. He does a lot for a guard and doesn’t have much weaknesses. Doesn’t have a special skill to hang his hat on.
CEDRIC CLOWARD – SG/SF – Washington State – I might have him higher if he didn’t have this nagging shoulder injury to deal with. Well skilled wing who can create for himself and was showing for others too.
RASHEER FLEMING – PF/C – St. Joseph’s – more ready now prospect with a seemingly definitive role in the league. His ability on the defensive end is solid.
NIQUE CLIFFORD – SG/SF – Colorado State – does everything at the wing. He’s a much older prospect than most the others in this class, but is doing everything he can to be in the conversation of the first round.ROCCO ZIKARSKY – C – Australia – starting to get more spot minutes here and there to show off his defensive tools and size. His play against his age group still holds as tough to ignore.
HUGO GONZALEZ – SG/SF – Spain – also getting slightly more playing time and showing flashes of why he was in the lottery over the summer. He’s been playing against brutal competition.
MICHAEL RUZIC – SG/F – Croatia – he’s a decent athlete and his shot looks good, although it can be streaky at times. Good upside with decent size.
KON KNUEPPEL – F – Duke – He’s a very good shooter who gets to his spots well, but his 3 ball isn’t falling like we want it too. He’s slipped as a result. Automatic from the FT line though when he actually gets there.
JALIL BETHEA – G – Miami(FL) – finally showing flashes of why he was ranked so high to begin the season. He has very good quickness but still needs to show more consistency.
BILLY RICHMOND III – SG – Arkansas – he’s been doing everything right from the get go, however just doesn’t get enough playing time to show off his skills more.
PJ HAGGERTY – G – Memphis – he’s shown he has improved his 3 ball a lot this year. Haggerty can flat out score. His turnovers can go down some though.
MACKENZIE MGBAKO – F/C – Indiana – with the improvement of his shooting range, he’s been an asset to Indiana and has outplayed some tough competition. An underrated prospect.
JOHN MOBLEY, JR. – G – Ohio State – yes, he’s under sized for sure. His shooting is nothing short of outstanding though and his consistency and scoring ability are hard to ignore.
JOSH HARRIS – SG/F – North Florida – he should work on his ball handling skills. Otherwise a very underrated prospect that can adequately defend and shoot it lights out.MALIQUE LEWIS – F – USA – needs to be more consistent at the 3 pointer, but checks all the other right boxes. Versatile defender and seasoned under different basketball formats with solid competition.
ZVONIMIR IVISIC – C – Arkansas – he has been doing well once he enters the game, but Arkansas has too much talent and inconsistent lineups to give their prospects proper justice. His defense imo bests Tomislav as a prospect.
JOHNI BROOME – PF/C – Auburn – probably a Wooden Award favorite. He’s got a good post game and stellar defense. His shooting range can improve some, but then it’s not terrible considering how much energy he spends on D.
GRANT NELSON – PF/C – Alabama – I have to admit I only have Nelson this high because of his athleticism. His skills aren’t bad either, but he’s go combine turning ability. Can he develop more? We’ll see.
KOBY BREA – G/SF – Kentucky – doesn’t turn the ball over much. Doesn’t defend much either. His biggest skill is definitely his ability to shoot.
COLLIN MURRAY-BOYLES – PF/C – South Carolina – this buy is a bully ball player. He’s shown flashes of being willing to shoot, but seems like he’s being asked to play big. His skills aren’t improving as fast as I thought.
ALEX KARABAN – PF – UConn – everything you would hypothetically want in a stretch 4. Plays defense, can shoot and doesn’t make bonehead mistakes. He’s also a champion. Not going to overwhelm you with his tools, but can play.
RYAN KALKBRENNER – C – Creighton – a size presence for sure. His shooting range is still a work in progress, but he is skilled and a very good shot blocker. Has a role in the league.
MICHAEL RATAJ – F/C – Oregon State – a solid 3&D stretch 4 that is making some noise finally on draft boards. Solid defender, versatile enough to switch.
YAXEL LENDEBORG – PF/C – UAB – a little inconsistent shooting range, but does about everything else. At times might do too much. Biggest question is can he play off of someone else?NEOKLIS AVDALAS – SG/SF – Greece – his shot is coming around and his game has been pretty good lately. That’s the key work though – lately… he could be a riser if he proves this is him.
JOAN BERINGER – PF/C – France – good athlete with good vertical pop. Can’t shoot a lick past the FT line. Very young prospect and raw, but lots of upside.
NOAH PENDA – SG/SF – France – very good athlete who has shown flashes that he’s working on his shooting range. Has good upside here.
MOHAMED DIAWARA – F – France – almost can say the same thing here. Good athlete with some upside that needs to work on his shooting range. Still a bit raw.
MOUHAMED FAYE – PF/C – Senegal – good size and plays tough defense and rebounds the ball well. Pretty good vertical pop. Has some holes in his game otherwise.
JACOB COFIE – PF/C – Virginia – has good size and defense. His shot is a work in progress, but he’s willing to shoot it still to work on improving it. Needs more minutes.
TOMISLAV IVISIC – C – Illinois – he’s been a pretty good defender and a solid rebounder. Some have him higher than his brother, Imo he’s just getting more minutes.
KWAME EVANS, JR. – PF – Oregon – the shot hasn’t fallen like we had hoped. He’s still pretty athletic for a 4 and playing on a tough winning team. Good defender more than anything. Good upside.
ZOOM DIALLO – G – Washington – he needs to improve his long range shooting and defense, but otherwise is a productive freshman making plays and not turning the ball over a ton. High IQ player but still developing.
JT TOPPIN – PF/C – Texas Tech – he’s been putting up good numbers, needs to shoot long range better. He’s got good hops and can hoop, but doesn’t have a glaring skill to hang his hat on.TREVON BRAZILE – PF/C – Arkansas – not on the right team anymore, as there’s a logjam for bigs in Arkansas. He’s healthier now though and probably a combine guy with his athleticism.
IAN SCHIEFFELIN – PF/C – Clemson – good all round player. Doesn’t have a wow factor skill to hang his hat on, but outplays his opponents more often than not.
JAMIR WATKINS – F – Florida State – his shooting is inconsistent from long range and he turns the ball over a lot. He has a nice iso game though and plays well on both ends of the floor.
SETH TRIMBLE – G – UNC – has made himself draft relevant again with his specialty skill being his ability to score. He has improved all around since getting an opportunity this year.
ISAIAH EVANS – SG/SF – Duke – has an incredible stroke and good size for a wing. Not as athletic as I hoped though and not a great defender.
TYRESE PROCTOR – G – Duke – his shot has come around, but his defense has not. I’d say his defense has regressed since his offense has improved.
FLORY BIDUNGA – PF/C – Kansas – still very raw and he can’t shoot very well whether it’s from a simple free throw to anything over five feet around the basket. Good rebounder and toolsy. Long term upside.
MIKEY LEWIS – G – St. Mary’s – needs to read the floor and pass the rock better. Defense can improve. Good at creating space for himself. Shot looks good but could be more consistent.
TTYRONE RILEY IV – SG/SF – San Francisco – good rebounder for his size and a solid defender. Has a decent long range shot. Needs to handle the ball better to turn the corner.
MILES BYRD – SG/SF – San Diego State – very good defender and plays bigger than his size. Jumper could be more consistent and his handle could tighten up.ALEX TOOHEY – F – Australia – improving on the defensive end a lot and has good size and mobility. Can handle the ball some, but not elite by all means. His shooting range could be more consistent.
SION JAMES – F – Duke – plays pretty well on both ends of the floor. Shot isn’t bad but could improve. Can play off of teammates.
CHOPPA MOORE – G – Syracuse – has shown flashes of an ability to create space for himself. Crafty at scoring, but can improve his range a little. His defense is suspect. He’s a little thin.
MAXIME RAYNAUD – C – Stanford – one of the better rebounders in the country. Has good size and covers adequate space on both ends. Needs to turn the ball over less and shoot better free throws.
JALAND LOWE – G – Pitt – does a bit of everything for the team to be relevant. He’s not very efficient when it comes to shooting, but incredible all around feel for the game.
MICAH PEAVY – F – Georgetown – incredible defender who has improved or at least has been unleashed to showcase his entire game. His long range shooting can be more consistent, but understandable with the energy he puts out on D.
ERIC DIXON – PF – Villanova – one of the better pure scorers in this draft class. Not always the best decision maker but improving, and scores from anywhere on the court. Defense could use some help.
DESMOND CLAUDE – G/SF – USC – has improved much this year but still turns the ball over too much. Has good size and seemingly improved his ability to shoot.
MILAN MOMCILOVIC – F – Iowa State – older prospect, good frame. Adequate but not great defender. Very good shooter and plays well off the ball.
KESHON GILBERT – G – Iowa State – needs to work on his shooting and turn overs. Out works his opponents, especially on the defensive end. Has good strength for his size.OUMAR BALLO – C – Indiana – a massive man who can rebound the ball at a high rate. His size is big enough to be a problem at any level. Very limited, a situational player.
BROOKS BARNHIZER – SG/SF – Northwestern – can improve his consistency with his range, but otherwise he’s underrated and a good defender.
TUCKER DEVRIES – SG/SF – West Virginia – a proven winner on the college level who can flat out shoot and score on tough competition. Has improved defensively.
TERRANCE ARCENEAUX – SG/SF – Houston – good size and shifty for a wing. Can defend pretty well and shoot the rock. Plays on a tough team too.
AJ STORR – SG/SF – Kansas – he’s had a good career in college but the numbers this year regressed a little. Still he’s on a powerhouse.
TAHAAD PETTIFORD – PG – Auburn – man, if this guy was only a few inches taller. He’s been a good addition to one of the best teams in the country as a freshman. He’s a flashy decision making play maker who can shoot the ball.
JAXSON ROBINSON – SG/SF – Kentucky – good size and can create space. Can shoot the ball, but at times is streaky. Good IQ and an adequate but not great defender. On a winner.
CHAZ LANIER – G – Tennessee – good defender on the perimeter. Good shooter. Adequate size for a guard, but not great. Not going to wow you with any particular skill, but a competitor with little holes in his game on top team.
ANDREJ STOJAKOVIC – SG/SF – Cal – a riser this month as his game and shot have gained traction. He’s not on the greatest team, but is the guy on a lemon.
DONOVAN DENT – PG – New Mexico – undersized but can shoot and goes after the ball on the perimeter. Good quickness to go with play making skills.
CRUZ DAVIS – G – Hofstra – a little undersized, but very quick with a good ability to shoot the ball. Plays bigger than his size.
MAX SHULGA – G – VCU – not many holes in his game. Older prospect who makes all the right decisions and has good shooting range. His rebounding has improved this year too.
BABA MILLER – F – FAU – Showcasing what he can do now that he has the keys. Although he has a lot of holes, he has a great frame and upside still.
TREYSON EAGLESTAFF – SG/SF – North Dakota – there are some holes, and he’s an older prospect… but c’mon! He posted 40 points against Alabama in a near upset attempt. That’s got to mean something.
GERONIMO RUBIO DE LA ROSA – G – Columbia – an older prospect that’s crafty and can make plays around the basket. Has a high IQ for the game.That’s where I’m at for now.
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NorrinRaddParticipantHONERABLE MENTION – The Best of the rest:
Matthew Cleveland – F – Miami(FL)
Hunter Sallis – G – Wake Forest
Owen Freeman – PF – Iowa
Nimari Burnett – G – Michigan
Hunter Dickinson – C – Michigan
Jeremy Fears – G – Michigan State
Coen Carr – SF – Michigan State
Daniel Jacobsen – C – Purdue
John Tonje – SG – Wisconsin
Tyler Harris – SG – Washington
Eric Dailey, Jr. – SG/SF – UCLA
Terrance Williams II – F – USC
Motiejus Krivas – C – Arizona
Jayden Nunn – G – Baylor
Dillon Mitchell – F – Cincinnati
LJ Cryer – PG – Houston
Berke Buyuktuncel – F – Nebraska
Gabe Madsen – SG/SF – Utah
Moustapha Thiam – C – UCF
BJ Edwards – G – SMU
Arthur Kaluma – F – Texas
Christian Anderson – G – Texas Tech
Chance McMillian – G – Texas Tech
Darrion Williams – SG/SF – Texas Tech
Jahki Howard – SG/SF – Auburn
Chad Baker-Mazara – SG/SF – Auburn
Miles Kelly – SG – Auburn
DJ Wagner – G – Arkansas
Johnell Davis – G – Arkansas
Adou Thiero – F – Arkansas
Jonas Aidoo – PF/C – Arkansas
Alex Condon – C – Florida
Walter Clayton, Jr. – G – Florida
Alijah Martin – SG – Florida
Silas Demary – PG – Georgia
Otega Oweh – SG – Kentucky
Tamar Bates – SG – Mizzou
Devin McGlockton – F – Vanderbilt
Jackson McAndrew – F – Creighton
Damarius Owens – SG/F – Marquette
Simeon Wilcher – G – St. John’s
Solomon Ball – G – UConn
Dailyn Swain – SG/SF – Xavier
Michael Ajayi – SG/SF – Gonzaga
Ryan Nembhard – G – Gonzaga
Enoch Cheeks – G – Dayton
Tyonne Farrell – SG/SF – Rhode Island
Jamal Mashburn, Jr. – G – Temple
Magoon Gwath – PF/C – San Diego State
Will Sydnor – F – Manhattan
Eian Elmer – SG/SF – Miami(OH)
Corey Washington – SG/SF – Wichita State
Xaivian Lee – G – Princeton
Sasa Ciani – PF/C – UIC
Jason Fontenet II – SG/SF – UC Santa Barbara0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/02/2025 - 10:48am #1266102
OhCanada-ParticipantBig fan of Fleming. Heard he’s a legit 6’9 with a 7’4 wingspan. Tons of upside there for the late bloomer I think he could sneak into the lottery. Will turn 21 by drafrt day so still very young despite his experience.
Matthew Cleveland may not get drafted but I think he maybe able to carve out a role.
I’m a big fan of Mgbako but I think he’s gotta stay another year especially in this deep draft. I feel like if he stays next year he could be the first upperclassman picked in the draft. Mgbako is a tough shot maker, his role as an off ball shooter and transition scorer ends up making him take alot of difficult contested halfcourt jump shots so I dont mind if he struggles scoring its a tough role, but he seems to be inconsistent with his rebounding, defense and just playing explosively. He added alot of weight since he was in HS and seems to have lost alot of his explosion but sometimes you get glimpses of it.
I really hope Bidunga stays next year and plays with Darryn Peterson. thats gonna be alot of fun to watch. He reminds me alot of Bismack Biyambo but he seems to have hands and footwork.
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NorrinRaddParticipantI got a pretty good feeling with all the upper classman in that tier with Fleming. Fleming could be a good anchor on defense, and he knows his limits. If you haven’t checked out Nique Clifford yet, he does everything pretty well and plays bigger than his size without sacrificing other areas of his game. Cedric Coward I’m eager to see back on the court, he was killin’ it before the shoulder injury. Kam Jones is having a phenomenal year and Danny Wolf has surprised me big time with his skillset. I think they could all carve out some playing time.
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- Posted on: Thu, 01/02/2025 - 11:39am #1266106
OhCanada-ParticipantEric Dixon is an interesting player as well. Kinda has low release point but has great arch on his shot to make up for it. 24 points 6 games in a row.
I remember Nique Clifford playing with Jabari Walker for Colorado. He was just a scrappy off guard back then but always stood out. I havent watched any Mountain West basketball over the past two years other than SDSU but I’ll defenitely be getting back into it this year. Well I’ll try to…
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NorrinRaddParticipantI’ve looked at a lot of mocks and big boards. Still a little surprised I’ve never seen Adrian Wooley mentioned on any. Yeah, he’s from a smaller school. He’s solid though. I’d way rather take a risk drafting him over a lot of other guys. I can say the same thing about Josh Harris too in a different light. Switch Josh Harris for Kon Knueppel and they could be doing similar the other way around. Imo scouts should start paying attention more to those guys, as more youngsters are going to smaller schools now for opportunities. It’s a newer trend that people should start getting used to.
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OhCanada-ParticipantNever heard of them. I find usually players from smaller schools that have above average length and athletisism usually do just fine when transfering or going pro.
Brice Sensabuagh looks like he’s about to break out for Utah. Would that help Eric Dixon’s stock at all or is it completely different since Sensabough is still younger than Dixon after being 2 years pro.
1+- Posted on: Sun, 01/05/2025 - 5:01am #1266160
NorrinRaddParticipantI don’t think it moves Dixon’s stock because Dixon is an older prospect.
Yeah, Adrian Wooley out of Kennesaw State reminds me of Jamarea Bouyea but taller and slightly more toolsy and athletic. Maybe a cross between Bouyea and CJ McCollum. He’s got good 3&D potential. Seen a few of his games but only in halves between other games. Most notably they beat Rutgers earlier in the year lead by Wooley and 2 other key freshmen.
Josh Harris I want to see work on his handle more and play tougher defense at least so far, but he’s a lights out shooter who gets to his spots really well.
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- Posted on: Wed, 01/08/2025 - 8:33pm #1266223
NorrinRaddParticipantESPN dropped their latest mock draft. I got to say I’m not all impressed with Givony/Woo on this one. Just when I thought they were turning it around, I chuckled at this one… I feel like they just put together guys – they’re all over the place!!!
NBA Big Boards dropped their lottery mock 2 days ago. Only thing that made me scratch my head on that one was Kon Knueppel being in the lottery still. But then ESPN has Knueppel 7th overall!!! Am I missing something? I think if he enters, he’ll get drafted. I’m not sure he does even enter. Not sure he’s a top 40 prospect. Very fringe top 40 at this point.
Givony has Traore at #6, in what have you done since summer, what’s going on here? I was just rehashing my board out and wondering if Nolan Traore is a this year prospect or next. To have them both ahead of guys like Jeremiah Fears and Tre Johnson if we look at the whole season or year so far isn’t adding up. He’s underrating Dink Pate for sure. I think they’re over their heads. I’ve seen better mocks and boards from amateur Youtubers. Hope Givony/Woo step up their game again.1+ - Posted on: Thu, 01/09/2025 - 2:54am #1266229
HitsterParticipantI agree that ESPN’s mock looks out of sync with our consensus. I’d have Frears, Johnson and Denim higher than Knueppel. How Beringer is a first rounder I don’t know. I had to search this thread to find a couple of mentions of him. But if Boston were going to take a flyer at 28 then why not Rocco Z or Krivas who are much bigger than Berringer or even have a bit of the reach for the Kalk as a low risk pick.
1+- Posted on: Thu, 01/09/2025 - 3:29am #1266230
NorrinRaddParticipantYeah, and Grunloh too for that matter. Krivas I get, he got hurt and is out for the season. Beringer is pretty athletic, but very raw. Don’t know if he enters, but Rocco would be a better risk to take if they both enter. Seems like there is potentially depth everywhere in this draft. I like some parts of the mock, Danny Wolf could be drafted that high, the top 3 could be right… but yeah I don’t know how they came up with that.
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- Posted on: Thu, 01/09/2025 - 3:32am #1266231
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantNolan Traore seems similar to Killian Hayes. I don’t state that to be mean, but it is a good reason to stay out of the draft/NBA until his shot comes around. I really don’t think that one is complicated. Anthony Black didn’t have a shot. He is getting some run due to Orlando’s injuries, but it is hard to argue he is justifying #6 when he doesn’t have to be guarded. Dyson Daniels got moved off from the Pelicans. His great value in Atlanta is being able to cover up for Trae Young not playing on the defensive end. JHS, Blake Wesley, James Bouknight, AJ Johnson, and RJ Hampton have not been able to get on the floor. It is a dicey proposition taking a guard who can’t shoot in the first as well as for the player to ultimately have a long career with a team that is invested in them. Guards are in abundance. Teams don’t need projects in the backcourt. Chancing it on Khaman Maluach, Dink Pate, Bogoljub Markovic, or Noa Essengue is done because there aren’t a ton of guys their size with that kind of potential. They might not work out, but it makes sense. What does Nolan Traore offer as a prospect that Tyrese Proctor didn’t two years ago? Sure, Proctor didn’t make the sophomore leap. He is having a nice season where he is making open threes more consistently than the previous couple years. Why take Traore in the lottery if Proctor might be a 2nd rounder? In all likelihood, it is going to take Traore the same amount of time (at least) to gain some consistency to his perimeter shooting.
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NorrinRaddParticipantDink Pate might have bought a shot at Target or something… it’s been falling some.
That’s a fantastic point about project backcourt players. Killian Hayes wasn’t Jamal Murray. Traore is shooting more like a Hayes. The Proctor freshman year comp is actually pretty good. Traore might be another year.1+ - Posted on: Fri, 01/10/2025 - 10:31am #1266249
OhCanada-ParticipantI completely agree. My thing is if Ia teams drafting on “potential” the player has to either have outstanding athletisism/measurements for his position or have a surefire role he can fall back on. Ideally both. So when you draft Traore thinking “we will teach him to shoot” well whats he gonna do for you while he’s developing that shot or if it doesn’t develop? Also he has not improved at alll and neither has his team. Saint Quentin is still a good but middle of the pack team in the LNB and Traore is still shoting below 30% from three. He’s gotta turn it around but I’m not so sure his value is in the top 10 right now.
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- Posted on: Thu, 01/09/2025 - 4:35am #1266235
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantDame Sarr will play for Trapani Shark in Sicily for the rest of the season. He co-starred with Kasparas Jakučionis on Barcelona’s youth team last year, and opted to try to work his way into the main team. It probably won’t matter for the 2025 Draft, but he should be able to get some court time.
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HitsterParticipantStephon Castle still isn’t a good shooter but everything else about his game makes him a good NBA player. Also his size means he offers a lot more than other guards who aren’t good shooters.
Traore is only 18 years old so staying in Europe beyond this year and playing regular minutes as he develops would make as much sense as entering a guard heavy loaded draft.
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NorrinRaddParticipantLots of young guards fit the criteria of bringing a lot to the table but don’t shoot that great. I’m still stuck on Traore being ranked so high. Even if you’re not as young as a freshman, other guards fit this criteria too… How many will stick? Not every team needs one of those types. There’s going to be some hits and busts with this archetype depending on team fit imo. Why is Traore better than Jeremiah Fears or Labaron Philon? I know AJ Johnson isn’t a 1, but he was a talented player who put up terrible numbers with no playing time last year in the NBL and was picked in the late first round to the surprise of some (not me). But Traore is smaller and less athletic than AJ Johnson in a better draft. Why is he so high on boards? He had a good summer, I get it – not VJ Edgecombe talent though.
And then there’s the smaller guards. How many of them will stick? Not everyone of them will stick. There’s going to be some hits and busts with this archetype too depending on team fit. Why is Boogie Fland better than Tahaad Pettiford, John Mobley, Jr. – or even Braden Smith. This goes for any position, but especially for smaller guards – as they are limited to switching on the perimeter for the most part and can have some defensive issues in general. I believe Boogie’s slightly ahead of those guys – but it’s not clear cut to me anymore. And with missing time, I can see why he’d be in the same range as some of them. Boogie is a little quicker and has good instincts and range, but Tahaad Pettiford is producing in the toughest league on the #1 team in the country. John Mobley, Jr. has maybe the most shooting range in the draft. How many small guards will be first rounders? Something’s gotta give. Guards are valuable, but between both the archetypes I’ve mentioned – well those are 2 types of guards that are not in high demand. It’s going to be interesting to see who declares, how many of these guys get drafted – and which get drafted in the 1st round.1+
- Posted on: Sun, 01/26/2025 - 2:11am #1266566
OhCanada-ParticipantIf there is any freshman in college basketball with the perfect fit and role its Tahaad Pettiford. If the roles were reversed and Boogie Fland was playing at Auburn I’m sure he would be doing well in that same role off the bench.
With that being said Tahaad Pettiford is the only freshman guard in the SEC to average above 30% from three (41%) in conference play He also is also leading all freshman guards with steals per game with 1.8 in only 19 minutes per game, all the others have 1.0 per game or less..
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BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantAccording to a few reports out of Spain, Bilbao is getting closer to Bassala Bagayoko being healthy enough for consideration. He rejoined the team for workouts a couple weeks ago, and was named as a part of the roster for a recent game against Sassari with the aim of “making him feel like a basketball player” again. He last played a game in November 2022.
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OhCanada-ParticipantWhy did he take 2 years off? And is he still a legitimate top prospect?
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- Posted on: Sun, 01/26/2025 - 7:25am #1266573
HitsterParticipantHe did have an ACL issue but if he hasn’t played for 2 years plus I’d say he’d need to play regularly for a year to get on NBA radar again.
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BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantHe tore his ACL and meniscus, so we have no idea where he would be at given the lay off. With Bilbao being closer than comfortable to the relegation spots, I don’t imagine they would be in position to gift him minutes. They are in the Europe Cup quarterfinals as well. It is the 4th tier European tournament, so it is more forgiving for an ACB side. He might be able to get some minutes there if he progresses. He is only 18, so they don’t need to rush him back. The only reason I bring it up is that he is represented by Rich Paul, and the shenanigans he played the past two summers manipulating the process with Chris Livingston and Bronny does make me wonder if he pulls it again and steers him to a team that maybe is willing to give an unproven 2nd round pick no-cut contracts.
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NorrinRaddParticipantWell, it’s been about another month since the last one… so the February edition of Big Board is dropped now!!! It’s far into the season, but hard to tell who’s on their way to declare and who isn’t at this point, so I’ll break down the big board in 2 parts. First one is the one where I think everyone will declare. They will be divided into tiers as usual. The second one will be prospects that can still declare of course, but my guess is it’s at least more up in the air… anyways, Part 1;
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Cooper Flagg – G/F/C – Duke – still heavily favored as the first pick. Only weakness is his competition atm, he plays what’s in front of him well.2
Ace Bailey – SG/F/C – Rutgers – lots happened since last month. Very up and down month, with the good outweighing the bad. He’s going to be special.Dylan Harper – G/SF – Rutgers – rough month for Harper after missing some games and not feeling up to par. I still haven’t forgotten what he did when healthy.
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VJ Edgecombe – G – Baylor – too much talent to pass up and has the tremendous upside. Now the difference is he’s starting to turn the corner. Ankle injury is hopefully not serious.Tre Johnson – SG/SF – Texas – keeping up his efficiency while continuing to score at a high volume. His consistency in scoring is impressive.
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Asa Newell – PF/C – Georgia – improving his repertoire on both sides of the ball and it’s showing in the win column for Georgia at times while leading the way.Kasparas Jakucionis – G/SF – Illinois – has struggled with his 3 lately and his defense is a concern. Still checks all boxes on offence that teams look for.
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Khaman Maluach – C – Duke – shown little by little some flashes of what he’s capable of. It’s a matter of putting his raw talent together. Huge upside.Jeremiah Fears – G – Oklahoma – he needs to cut down his turnovers and his shot has looked broke from long range. On the other hand his quickness is near elite.
Egor Demin – G/F – BYU – starting to look like he did over the summer and in the beginning of the season against bad competition again. Slowly getting healthy again.
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Derik Queen – PF/C – Maryland – steady being that big gadget man on both ends of the floor. He’s been an under the radar defender. Steadily succeeding.Noa Essengue F/C – France – seems to perform at a high level no matter the competition still. It would help if he developed a long range shot, but he’s a very young prospect.
Noah Penda SG/F – France – has continued his rise by having a good showing for Le Mans Sarthe Basket, making strides as he plays more games.
Ian Jackson – SG/SF – UNC – growing pains, but he’s a bucket. He could benefit with some better floor spacing around him in the league.
Thomas Sorber – PF/C – Georgetown – steadily impressing by the game. The Providence game particularly in the first half was very impressive.
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Labaron Philon – G – Alabama – has had some dismal shooting games, but does so much of everything else. Has dropped a little because he doesn’t check boxes of prototypical guard.Kon Knueppel – SG/SF – Duke – his shooting has been a little better which is hoped and expected from him. He moves up slightly this month.
Rasheer Fleming – PF/C – St. Joseph’s – has been pretty steady and checks a lot of boxes you need in a big rim protector. 3&D is always popular.
Miles Byrd – SG/SF – San Diego State – getting more freedom to see his game expand on the offence some, and his defense has been outstanding. Outdueled Nique Clifford this month.
Chad Baker-Mazara – SG/SF – Auburn – has been consistently shooting the ball incredibly well and is a very sneaky athlete on a great team.
Danny Wolf – PF/C – Michigan – needs to cut the turnovers down, do a better job of rim protecting and start winning more again. Still intriguing talent.
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Collin Murray-Boyles – PF/C – South Carolina – he has a definitive bully banger role in the league. He has other tools too, but not prototypical.Alex Karaban – PF -UConn – checks a lot of boxes in a modern day 4. Not elite at anything, but doesn’t have holes in his game. He’s a champion.
Nique Clifford – SG/SF – Colorado State – has been very consistent, especially in conference play in an underrated conference. Took a slight dip for losing the battle and war against Miles Byrd.
Koby Brea – G/SF – Kentucky – has somehow been consistent at shooting his crazy numbers, which checks the biggest box of demand on the next level.
Dink Pate – SG/SF – USA – took a major dip, just when I thought he figured out how to shoot the ball he forgot the next week. His shot’s been broke lately, but his upside is high.
Ryan Kalkbrenner – C – Creighton – they haven’t been winning as much as say last year, but Kalkbrenner is doing everything you want in an NBA 5. He can rim protect and shoot 3s which has improved.
Kam Jones – G – Marquette – another guy that took a dip due to his shooting. His shooting has went down due to his usage imo, that’s why he hasn’t taken a complete nose dive.
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Javon Small – G – West Virginia – looks the part, does a little everything. On a bad game he still can be useful and doesn’t get phased by it. He had a good month.
Jamir Watkins – SG/SF – Florida State – can be inconsistent and turns the ball over at times, but brings a lot to the table and when he’s on, he’s on.
Johni Broome – PF/C – Auburn – didn’t have the best month but he’s back from injury and hasn’t missed a beat. Team was pretty good despite his absence though.
Yaxel Lendeborg – PF/C – UAB – he’s been carrying his team and outplaying whoever he’s matched up against on an individual level more often than not, leading the team in every major stat category.
Grant Nelson – PF/C – Alabama – gets the job done. His long range shooting hasn’t been the greatest, but it’s been clutch and he’s mobile and athletic for his size.
Hunter Sallis – G – Wake Forest – his long range shooting has been a concern this year, but he’s athletic and leading a respectable team.
Chaz Lanier – G – Tennessee – playing consistent in a tough conference on a tough team. He’s been shooting the ball well. Could improve on the defensive end.
Jaxson Robinson – SG/SF – Kentucky – he’s been shooting pretty good, but the form looks great. His stats don’t look like his game. He’s on the winning team more often than not.
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Curtis Jones – G – Iowa State – for a while there was playing like a Wooden Award candidate, he’s definitely a riser over the last month even though the Cyclones have lost recently.
Keshon Gilbert – G – Iowa State – can’t deny how consistent he’s been on a very good team for a couple years now. He’s a proven winner.
Malik Thomas – G – San Francisco – other than a big bad game against Saint Mary’s, he’s been on a terror. Pretty consistent player and is quick and athletic enough.
Ian Schieffelin – PF/C – Clemson – a little underrated to me, especially since he steps up to his competition. On the other hand he’s not putting up numbers lately.
Eric Dixon – PF/C – Villanova – a scoring machine with a great 3 ball. His overall shooting and consistency make him worth drafting as an asset. Teams need shooters.
Micah Peavy – F – Georgetown – plays well on both ends of the floor and has been keeping it up at a high level much better than past years.
Max Shulga – G – VCU – underrated player on an underrated team who’s been consistent. He’s been playing well in an underrated conference too. The theme is underrated.
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Mark Sears – PG – Alabama – finally he’s turning the corner this year after a dismal start. He has been the leader of the most tested team in the country as of late and is back on the board.
Daniel Batcho – C – Louisiana Tech – underrated big who has been a good college player for years now. Good in the half court and 3&D player.
Enoch Cheeks – G – Dayton – slightly undersized, but does everything on the perimeter. Shoots the ball well and plays hustle defense.
Payton Sandfort – F – Iowa – playing better than his numbers, has had an up and down time against conference play, but does have a 30 point performance within the last month.
Walter Clayton, Jr. – G – Florida – good play making guard on a tough team producing in a tough conference. His shooting has turned around too.
Will Richard – G – Florida – steadily been displaying quality play in other way besides scoring, although he’s capable of scoring too.
Brooks Barnhizer – F – Northwestern – hasn’t shot the 3 ball great in a month, but has had some good in conference games. He’d benefit if he didn’t have to be the man.
Hunter Dickinson – C – Kansas – 3 point range is back down to earth, but he’s doing everything better than he did before across the board.
Alijah Martin – G – Florida – his shot is funny looking, but it acceptable while his defense is still bullish crazy good. Has played well overall in the last month other than against Tennessee.
Cam Carter – G – LSU – before the Texas game he scored over 15 points every game within the last month while in conference play. He’s on the map.
Keonte Jones – SG/SF – Cal State Northridge – a bit inconsistent on the scoring end, but does everything else very efficiently. Good enough to make the board.
Tamar Bates – G – Mizzou – has steadily played well in conference play doing a bit of everything. One of his roughest game was against Auburn about a month ago.
Arthur Kaluma – F – Texas – decent NBA body. Does most of everything on the court. Good defender with some shooting range.
Abou Ousmane – PF/C – Oklahoma State – producing well across the board in limited minutes. He was doing so well until this 2 game skid recently.
Malique Lewis – F – USA – like a lot of prospects do, he’s been struggling a little in the NBL, but he’s getting some minutes. He’s been inconsistent since last year.
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NorrinRaddParticipantThese prospects are tiered within the same tiered ranks above, but imo have a less chance as of now to declare for whatever reason… Part 2;
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Donnie Freeman – F/C – Syracuse – figuring out the college level game by game it seems and his frame is up there with the best. Still a bit raw.
Carter Bryant – SG/F/C – Arizona – getting better and better as he figures out the game and gets more opportunities. Undeniable frame and athlete.
Neoklis Avdalas – SG/SF – Greece – has good size for a guy who can dribble, pass and shoot. Needs to be more consistent and needs more buzz.
Adrian Wooley – G – Kennesaw State – still sticking to my guns, is one of the greater shot creators in his draft and very crafty with the ball. Good, but not enough buzz.
Sergio de Larrea – SG/SF – Spain – has been showcasing his skills for Valencia Basket as a dribble, pass, shoot guy with a high IQ. Needs more minutes.
Jeremy Fears, Jr. – G – Michigan State – has been the leader often on a very tough team. He’s and under the radar prospect not getting buzz despite being in the Big Ten.
PJ Haggerty – G – Memphis – has shot the ball on a high volume lights out all year and can flat out score. He’s been consistent and not getting much buzz.
Kanon Catchings – SG/F – BYU – figuring the college game out more, and his shot is falling more. He can be a riser candidate again, as he did this last month.
Jase Richardson – G – Michigan State – he’s doing everything right, but he could work on his agility and passing a little. He’s great analytically, but also a smaller guard.
Ben Saraf – G – Israel – his long range shooting has been on a nose dive for a while now, so he stays a little lower than where he was in the summer.
Joson Sanon – G/SF – Arizona State – missed some time and Arizona State was terrible when he was out. He stays the same in ranking because they’re competitive again.
Hugo Gonzalez – SG/SF – Spain – is showing flashes of what he did during the summer to merit such a high ranking, but still not enough minutes.
Drake Powell – SG/SF – UNC – starting to impact the game steadily. Still there are some growing pains, but his talent athletically is not to be denied.
Hansen Yang – C – China – he’s still producing and has lost some weight since last year. His offence is very good and his 3 pointer is developing slowly now.
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Liam McNeeley – SG/F – UConn – ankle injury doesn’t help his stock within the last month. UConn could sure use him, as he’s their best player at times.
Cedric Coward – SG/SF – Washington State – if he declares, he’ll probably be picked in the top 40 due to his complete game. Shoulder injury has kept him out.
Tomislav Ivisic – C – Illinois – well it’s not good to be out due to illness, he looked more comfortable and it’s obvious that Illinois needs him back sooner rather than later.
Zvonimir Ivisic – C – Arkansas – he’s a productive player when he plays. That’s the key, when he plays. Last few games he has had the opportunity lately with some success.
Johann Grunloh – PF/C – Germany – usually efficient big man who’s has been producing, could use more size or bulk to help his frame on the NBA level.
Tahaad Pettiford – PG – Auburn – producing at a high level on one of the best teams in the country. He has been consistent and is ranked this high despite his size.
Flory Bidunga – PF/C – Kansas – has been showing up in the bigger games and getting more opportunities lately. Still has no outside shot, but very athletic and owns the paint.
Boogie Fland – PG – Arkansas – shot wasn’t falling and he’s a smaller guard. His form looks very good and he has near elite quickness. Hand injury has him out for the year.
Robert Wright III – G – Baylor – one of the over achievers in this draft cycle. He’s been producing at a high level and it’s been under the radar. His opportunity moves him up.
Michael Rataj – PF – Oregon State – this guy has been carrying Oregon State in an underrated conference. The upset against Gonzaga was a big game which keeps him around here.
Nolan Traore – G – France – oh my how things have changed since the summer. That 45 point game was great, but since then it’s been a long rough road. Very streaky.
Rocco Zikarsky – C – Australia – was showing flashes of defensive skills and mobility until he recently got injured. Shouldn’t be too serious, but the timing doesn’t help his stock.
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Keyshawn Hall – F – UCF – he’s had a pretty good month and should be a riser as he did get a 40 point game against Jayden Quaintance and Arizona State.Treysen Eaglestaff – SG/SF – North Dakota – has been on a cold streak somehow, but he’s been doing more than scoring and I haven’t forgotten the 40 against Alabama earlier.
JoJo Tugler – PF/C – Houston – he’s been shooting slightly better and is just a defensive menace that impacts every game and brings leadership and energy.
Derrion Reid – F – Alabama – has been showing some flashes of upside in limited opportunity. He’s got a good frame and is a good athlete too.
Andrej Kostic – SG/SF – Serbia – underrated prospect that has been slowly rising as his shooting consistency has been there. He has decent size too.
John Mobley, Jr. – G – Ohio State – he’s very under-sized, but his shooting ability is lights out with uncanny range. He’ll need help with other parts of the game at his size.
Maxime Raynaud – C – Stanford – has a good rugged game, very solid rebounder. Adequate defender with decent shooting range. Has a definitive role so he’s worth a draft pick.
Adou Thiero – F – Arkansas – putting up numbers on a team that keeps losing. And I had high hopes with the talent on the team. Thiero needs to learn to play more off the ball.
Bogolijub Markovic – PF/C – Serbia – his defense is a work in progress and he’s not the greatest athlete. Good shooter who’s learning fast with a high IQ.
Blake Harper – G – Howard – can work on his defense, but has a good all around game. Skills are there, but Howard won’t get him far.
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Jaland Lowe – G – Pitt – there’s a lot to like, but he just can’t get higher until his shot is at least respectable. He’s not quite there yet, but has some upside.
Joan Beringer – PF/C – France – raw vertical lob threat with good defensive tools has been on a good learning curve. That’s how he’s relevant around here.
Moustapha Thiam – C – UCF – good potential 3&D big with the ability to rim protect. Playing well in conference play a little under the radar.
Andrej Stojakovic – SG/SF – Cal – decent defender. His 3 ball hasn’t been falling as much as everything else in his game has been solid.
Will Riley – SG/F – Illinois – what a dumpster fire of a month that was. His shooting is what he seemed to be hanging his hat on and that just went terribly south.
Tyler Harris – SG/F – Washington – does a little everything and has been effective even when he isn’t scoring a ton. Worth a draft pick.
Eric Dailey, Jr. – F/C – UCLA – great NBA frame, adequate defender and does a lot in limited minutes. Versatile player and good strength.
Magoon Gwath – PF/C – San Diego State – classic 3&D big. His defense has been outstanding and he knows his limits on the other end.
Mackenzie Mgbako – PF/C – Indiana – has been a bit streaky. At least at the time I’m typing this, he’s on the upside part the last 3 games. Before that it wasn’t the case for a few games.
JT Toppin – PF/C – Texas Tech – still having a hard time figuring out what his true role is on the court at the next level. Needs to shoot better to play next to a big.
Trevon Brazile – PF/C – Arkansas – this is probably a combine guy if you ask me. He can shoot a decent shot, but his athleticism is very solid.
Josh Harris – F – North Florida – goes through screens and gets open. his excellent 3 ball gives him a good use, but he could work on his handle still. Steady this month.
Terrance Arceneaux – G/SF – Houston – underrated prospect who does a little everything on a tough team. Not the best scorer, but capable.
Alex Toohey – F – Australia – shooting slightly better than last month, but nothing jumps out. He is pretty solid all around though.
Jacob Cofie – PF/C – Virginia – has been steadily productive in limited minutes. He stays about the same as last month, but could rise with more opportunity.
Melih Tunca – G – Turkey – he’s an improved player from last year all around. His shooting touch is better which has opened up other parts of his game.
Bassala Bagayoko – F – Mali – he’s a shot in the dark to even be a this year guy, but what a solid frame and tools he possesses. Good athlete too, lots to work with but likely raw now.
David Mirkovic – PF/C – Montenegro – he’s been putting up some good numbers now that he’s playing his age group. Opportunity puts this guy back on the map.
Michael Ruzic – F – Croatia – he’s a shooter that’s gone cold shooting in the last month. Still has talent and mobility for his size.
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Josh Hubbard – PG – Mississippi State – not the biggest fan of tiny guards, but he’s been playing well and recently won a battle against Sears.
Braden Smith – G – Purdue – at some point I must acknowledge his excellent play despite his lack of size. His IQ makes up for a lot.
Jason Edwards – PG – Vanderbilt – a little small, but gets the job done. He’s on an under the radar team in a tough conference. He makes the big board.
Milos Uzan – G – Houston – for a player at Houston, he somewhat efficient considering Houston’s style. He could be underrated and has shown to be a quality play maker.
Desmond Claude – G/SF – USC – he could be a little higher if he either spent more time on the defensive end or shot the 3 ball better. Improving both could get him drafted.
Billy Richmond III – G – Arkansas – crazy upside, but can’t shoot. Not close to there yet, I don’t know how he’ll translate. Good athlete.
Xzayvier Brown – G – St. Joseph’s – his play making and quickness are always on display, if only he were a little more efficient.
Kwame Evans, Jr. – PF – Oregon – starting to look more like last year and not taking advantage always of the minutes he’s in. He drops a little.
Mouhamed Faye – C – Senegal – productive but hasn’t cracked the free throw shot yet. In fact it’s a dismal shooting percentage, so he goes down slightly.
Zoom Diallo – G – Washington – has been a dismal long range shooter. His play making has been good, but doesn’t have a 3 or D.
Milan Momcilovic – F – Iowa State – could work on his defense. He’s got a good frame and shoots the ball well on a tough team. He’s been out though and could be gone for over a month.
Seth Trimble – G – UNC – barely hanging on to being relevant. His good start was fine, but he’s been playing atrocious as of late.
Dillon Mitchell – F – Cincinnati – can’t shoot 3s, hasn’t improved his handle enough. Still possesses great athleticism.
Baba Miller – F/C – FAU – inconsistent shooter, but undeniable frame. He has improved overall since moving to a team where he can showcase his skills.
Abdramane Siby – PF/C – Croatia – needs to develop shooting range. Has improved his play as expected against his own age group.
Marcus Adams, Jr. – SG/F – Cal State Northridge – could be a little more active on the defensive end. He’s been showing a lot of promise in a weaker conference.
Coen Carr – G/SF – Michigan State – not a statistical stud or anything, but he’s a great athlete who plays high energy on the defensive end.
Berke Buyuktuncel – PF/C – Nebraska – long NBA body who’s improved from last year, or rather at least now can showcase what he can do. Still limited minutes, but good defender.
Donovan Dent – G – New Mexico – a little small, but everything he does he goes all out. He can dribble, shoot and pass well. Plays good perimeter defense.
Tamin Lipsey – G – Iowa State – he’s been one of the best perimeter defenders in college basketball for yet another year.
Quentin Jones – G – Northern Illinois – a little thin and can improve his shooting range. Plays bigger than he is and is a jack of all traits.
Devin McGlockton – F – Vanderbilt – decent size, good rebounder and plays solid defense. His free throws need some work and he can pass more.
Mario Saint-Supery – G – Spain – he’s been consistently playing up to par, but needs to improve his shooting range to be a riser.
Tony Duckett – G – San Diego – somewhat limited minutes, but playing well all around and can flat out shoot. His shooting is where he hangs his hat on.
Tyrone Riley IV – SG/SF – San Francisco – if he worked on his handle he’d be lethal. He does bring outstanding defense and quality shooting to the table.
Anthony Robinson II – G – Mizzou – good perimeter defender and shoot. Not a consistent scorer, but tested in a very tough conference.
Somto Cyril – C – Georgia – great size and good rebounder and shot blocker. Possesses great strength. Does nothing outside the paint.
Chase Ross – G – Marquette – great perimeter defender. He can dribble pass shoot and can play off the ball really well. Capable of handling, but not his best skill.
Mohamed Diawara – F – France – he’s athletic and has good instincts. His shot isn’t there quite yet and his free throw shooting has been awful.
Kam Williams – F – Tulane – does everything well within the game, but not great. Very streaky scorer. Puts up other stats and gets the minutes to do so. Good shooter.
Austin Rapp – PF/C – Portland – not sure how his defense translates against better competition, but not bad playing what’s in front of him. Stretch big.
Otega Oweh – G/SF – Kentucky – pretty good athlete and defender. Producing in a tough conference. Needs to improve his 3 ball when he exerts a lot of energy.
Alex Condon – PF/C – Florida – inconsistent scorer, but good shooter and is doing it against very tough competition. Could improve his free throw shooting.
Owen Freeman – PF/C – Iowa – improving his shooting, but needs work on his free throw and mid range some. Tough defender. Average rebounder for his size.
Isaiah Evans – SG/SF – Duke – an outstanding long range shooter. It hasn’t looked pretty otherwise, but limited in minutes to be more productive.
Tyrese Proctor – G – Duke – good long range shooter with a decent handle. Has good size for a guard. Terrible defender and could improve play making.
Hope you enjoy or are entertained by the big board, and would love to see where you’re at on yours… Always welcome critiques and comments.
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- Posted on: Mon, 02/03/2025 - 3:35am #1266695
OhCanada-ParticipantNice big board. As this years class continues to develop one way I tend to be ranking the players is by asking who I think can develop into a star. How poductive can this players skills be at the next level. To me size, length and athletisism kind of help me guess whether or not a players skills will translate to the next level and then also whether or not they have guard skills already develop. This is why I’m not as high on say Asa Newell as I am on Danny Wolf, or why I’m so high on a player like Rasheer Fleming.
Danny Wolf hasn’t quite surpassed Vladislav Goldin in usage for Michigan which kind of hurts his overall production but the skills he has shown with ballhandling, passing and spacing the floor at the very least projects him to be a high level role player, especially since he has proved he is capable of switching 1 through 5 at times which is now pretty much mandatory in the NBA.
Rasheer Fleming has proved he can shoot around 40% from three and he has a 7’5ish wingspan. Thats just two examples for me on how I’m sort of tiering my players nowadays.
When I watch Asa Newell I cant help but wonder what his role projects to be in the NBA. He seems stiff and kind of has a tall upright posture. I think he is going to struggle guarding on the perimeter and in the post. I also don’t think he is going to be able to space the floor. He reminds me alot of Zeke Nnaji who’s real problem is energy and just presence on the floor which isn’t a problem for Newell. But I accept that the consensus on him is he is a great prospect with tons of upside and over the years have learned that the general consensus is usually correct more often thqan I am.
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NorrinRaddParticipantThanks for the feedback! Yeah I’m usually with ya, I like high upside guys and with Newell I think he’s going to be somewhat like a minus JJJ on defense, but a plus on offence. I could be wrong but I like that if it’s the case. And he’s not finished product either. Rasheer Fleming is a good measure guy for sure.
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- Posted on: Mon, 02/03/2025 - 6:18am #1266699
HitsterParticipantAfter Flagg I can make a strong case for Newell as much as Maluach to be the next big man taken in this year’s draft. There will be a team or two picking inside the top 10 who has a need for a big rather than a guard or a swingman.
Newell I’ve not seen as much of as the higher profile backcourt players but he is having a good freshman year and has far more upside than guys who are Juniors and being talked about compared to him. He is an elite athlete and has good size with lots of potential on both ends of the court. I’d have him as a top 10 pick somewhere between 6 and 10.
1+ - Posted on: Mon, 02/03/2025 - 7:35am #1266700
NorrinRaddParticipantLooks like I’d take out Owen Freeman, he’s out for the season with a hand injury…
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NorrinRaddParticipantESPN just dropped their latest mock draft…
I like the order of the top 5 a ton…
Then, well there’s a lot of disagreements I got with it
Knueppel at 6 is steep. Tre Johnson falling to 11th would be foolish. Beringer at 12 is a big double down on a bad take. He’s got some upside and tools, but c’mon! Traore at 14 is steep imo. Drake Powell going before Ian Jackson – well maybe I guess, but not before Ian Jackson and Carter Bryant both. Don’t get him that high. Asa Newell – I want to see how he measures out, but either way for a demand of bigs and a good way obtaining one, him AND Sorber being in the 20s seems low. At least one of those guys is going higher. Alex Condon being at 26th is pretty high imo, especially since he’ll be missing time after last nights’ fall. The Mountain West is clearly being slept on if Miles Byrd and Nique Clifford are at 38 and 49… Oh yeah and how is Isaiah Evans ranked in the top 59 atm??? And then they put Zvonimir, but not Tomislav… and Zvonimir is at a low 56th… smh… Ok, well that’s my takes. I liked JazzP’s and Oh Canada’s both better. But I think we have some great draft minds on here. I guess everyone’s got their different takes though. It’s just weird seeing the 6-59 takes had from ESPN. Top 5 though I can see, although it’s not quite what I would have done… I can see it. A lot of the other guys aren’t quite where I got them, but that’s expected to be taken a tier up or down give or take…1+ - Posted on: Wed, 02/12/2025 - 1:34am #1266845
HitsterParticipantI agree ESPN are still over rating Kon Knueppel, I’d have him in the 10 to 14 range. Joan “Tom” Beringer is a huge reach. The Spurs have had a lot of success with French players and having him as a stasher as a late first/early second round would be fine. With McNeeley at 13 it looks even more stupid, Wemby needs shooters around him and McNeeley is a perfect foil for Castle who is their Mr Intangibles.
Queen to OKC I like as he can assume Hartenstein role as the big body alongside Chet when required.
CMB looks a Heat type of player even if 18 might be a bit of a reach.
Newell looks a bit low and if Karaban does declare I don’t see him sliding past Boston at 28 as he is NBA ready and can contribute in so many ways. I like Kalkbrenner to Celtics at 31 to play behind Porz too.
Fland and Pate should be first rounders and if Rocco Zikarsky does declare I think his size and upside would mean someone risks a late first rounder on him as a project.
1+- Posted on: Wed, 02/12/2025 - 1:39am #1266846
NorrinRaddParticipantI can see Fland and Pate slip due to different reasons and CMB I can see going that high – but don’t agree with it completely. Kon at 6 though – sheesh. It’s going to be nice to see who declares. March madness will likely move us all in different directions too.
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- Posted on: Wed, 02/12/2025 - 2:07am #1266849
HitsterParticipantA lot of the higher ranked freshmen will declare I think. The international guys are a bigger unknown. The either/or guys are probably the likes of Karaban who is a borderline first rounder and could make big NIL money. With the super seniors and seniors having to leave college there will be a big market for current Sophs and Juniors to stay.
If I’d like to see one guy stay out of the freshmen then Denim to play alongside AJ next season would be my fun choice.
1+- Posted on: Tue, 02/18/2025 - 9:36pm #1266964
NorrinRaddParticipantI’m wondering if the NILs are going to water down this draft so much that it’s just a pretty good draft instead of a historical great draft… Next year’s draft will be historical, but I’m wondering if NILs are going to push historical status a year back or not…
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- Posted on: Wed, 02/19/2025 - 6:31am #1266971
HitsterParticipantThe extra eligibility guys will make this year’s better IMO. Would you say next year’s freshman intake is better than this year’s?
AJ Dybantsa could be as good as Cooper promises to be albeit totally different type games but the rest of the guys behind him don’t jump out as much as Ace, Dylan, VJ etc. Cameron Boozer will be good and I think Jayden Quaintance will go top 5 next year and would have been a top 8 pick this year if eligible.
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NorrinRaddParticipantI’d say next year’s freshmen class is slightly deeper and better overall. Dybantsa, Peterson and Boozer are maybe at Flagg’s level come next year or at least within a close range… then there’s a few guys on Harper or Bailey’s level too… Caleb Wilson, Nate Ament could be right there… and maybe even Chris Cenac, Jr. as a long shot…
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- Posted on: Thu, 02/20/2025 - 3:13am #1266989
HitsterParticipantI’ve not seen much of Peterson to compare him to Harper, VJ etc. I think Cameron Boozer can be a very good NBA player maybe a level up from what his dad was which would be a guy pushing to be an All Star for several years.
I think a lot depends on the guys who may return next year such as Karaban maybe Denim or say Danny Wolf who could make huge NIL money.
1+ - Posted on: Thu, 02/20/2025 - 3:49am #1266990
OhCanada-ParticipantI feel like Alijah Arenas is kind of being underrated. Alot of people seem to think he has just gotten his buzz off of his last name but thats not the case. He had a growth spurt similar to Lamelo Ball and is now at least 6’7 with a 7’0 wingspan. Theres pictures of him standing next to Gilbert and he can clearly see right over Gil’s head and Gilbert is 6’4.
Then theres also a group of very good players who have skillsets that seem questionable whether or not they will translate to the NBA. Koa Peat has been as good as anyone at the college level but he hasnt developed his jumpshot. Tyrann Stokes has been dominant but doesn’t have the type of body you normally see from a top 5 pick. And Darius Acuff is super talented but is only 6’2.
So yeah as much as I love the top 6’8 prospects in the 2025 draft class, and I really do like this year class, 2026 seems to be deeper.
1+ - Posted on: Thu, 02/20/2025 - 4:43am #1266991
NorrinRaddParticipantMy 2026 Big Board’s pretty short atm, but there’s some guys to look out for that are obvious besides whoever returns to school…
AJ Dybantsa
Darryn Peterson
Cam BoozerNate Ament
Caleb Wilson
Chris Cenac, Jr.Koa Peat
Mikel Brown, Jr.
Darius Acuff
Meleek ThomasAlijah Arenas
Brayden Burries
Jasper Johnson
Jayden Quaintance
Mikka Muurinen
Dash DanielsTyran Stokes
Bryson Tiller
Braylon Mullins
Isiah Harwell
Cayden Boozer
Tounde Tessoufou
Jalan Haralson
Karim Lopez0 - Posted on: Thu, 02/20/2025 - 5:12am #1266994
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantKaraban having a down year with UConn not really having a point guard could lead him to return. Their best on-ball creator is Liam McNeeley, and it is not close.
Danny Wolf is hard to figure. He is a big man with the ability to handle, create, and shoot. With Vlad Goldin, most teams cannot handle both two big men, and one who can be a threat on all levels. Mamu was a beast his final year in college because of that ability. I’d like to see where Wolf measures out at the combine before having a better feel for whether he has the size and athleticism where one can feel decent about him bet on him being able to be a mismatch in the NBA to merit and early pick.
1+ - Posted on: Thu, 02/20/2025 - 5:18am #1266995
HitsterParticipantInteresting to see you’ve put Cam and Darryn at the same level as AJ. I’d have personally had AJ ahead of the others like Flagg has been over the last year.
Jayden I’d personally have in the 3rd tier minimum.
2+- Posted on: Thu, 02/20/2025 - 5:46am #1266997
OhCanada-ParticipantI think the issue with that is how good Peterson and Boozer are. There isn’t really a tier above that type of prospect unless you get into the Wemby, Lebron kind of level. Also Peterson outplayed Dybansta head to head and the Boozer twins won every event they were in. So its fair. I personally have Dybansta and Peterson tied but I’ve seen more of Peterson so I maybe a bit biased.
1+ - Posted on: Tue, 02/25/2025 - 9:43pm #1267067
NorrinRaddParticipantOf course I’d take this with a grain of salt, as it’s way early and coming from ESPN… but Givony and Woo did a top 10 mock for next year and Darryn Peterson is the number one pick in that one. Peterson is being compared to a bigger version of Damian Lillard in that one.
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- Posted on: Thu, 02/20/2025 - 6:11am #1267001
HitsterParticipantI’ve been a draft follower for 20 years plus and have heard about so many hyped guys Oden, KD, D-Rose, Beasley, Mayo, Rubio, AD, Wiggins, Parker, K-Town, Lonzo, Ayton, Doncic, Zion, Edwards, Wemby etc.
Thar is just a quick list of college freshmen/first year eligible overseas guys who were touted as the next great players. Other guys who have had HoF careers possibly weren’t seen as being as good as guys like this in the years they were drafted.
To the above list I’d happily add Cooper and AJ but I’m always cautious about the next big thing as there are more guys who didn’t make it than did for whatever reason on that quick list.
Once this year’s draft is over I’ve got to check out the likes of Peterson, Wilson and co if they play any of the various summer tournaments for their age bracket.
1+- Posted on: Thu, 02/20/2025 - 6:26am #1267003
OhCanada-ParticipantPeterson is a cant miss prospect you can go ahead and put him in that tier. He would 100% go ahead of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. Theres no question. Now I personally think he’s gonna go 1st overall but like you say its way too early to make those kinda of predictions. I would defenitely recommend you check out some of his highlights, especially the game against Dybansta where Darryn scored 58 points and AJ scored 49.
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OhCanada-ParticipantOh and the best thing about this is BYU just absolutely trashed Kansas beating them by 34 so when these two teams matchup again in Big 12 play its gonna be a very big game and rivalry between Peterson and Dybansta all year. If were lucky they will play eachother twice and everyone stays healthy.
2+ - Posted on: Sat, 02/22/2025 - 10:06am #1267035
NorrinRaddParticipantBYU @ Arizona is a good one so far… but, I’m having a hard time ranking a prospect… I’ve been struggling with him since the beginning of the season where he dominated lesser competition. Could someone please try to sell me on Egor Demin… it’s like he looks great one minute and whenever you actually get someone to pressure him on defense, he flops more often than not… Yeah he’s pulled some nice passes, but really – Danny Wolf looked better than him last night. Danny Wolf could be Sabonis… Idk if Demin will be any better than Lamar Odom. Maybe I’m missing something??? Demin’s shot is iffy – yeah he can pass – Idk… is he even better than his teammate Kanon Catchings as a prospect? He’s been a hard one to evaluate, was wondering if someone could make me turn the corner on Demin…
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NorrinRaddParticipantLooks like it’s been about a month and it’s about that time for the latest big board – this time we’re in March, so it’s the March Madness pre-tournament addition! There’s some movement, but not a ton since last month. I’ve got everyone grouped into tiers like usual, but this time I’ve grouped some that have tiers within tiers based on how I feel their willingness to declare will be. (Hope that makes sense). Anyways, any questions – just ask or anything you like or think you’d change, always love feedback… And of course, I welcome other boards/mocks… even if it’s just a top 10 for a certain team or anything… Hope you enjoy;
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Cooper Flagg – G/F/C – Duke2
Ace Bailey – SG/F/C – Rutgers
Dylan Harper – G/SF – Rutgers3
Tre Johnson – SG/SF – Texas
VJ Edgecombe – G – Baylor4
Khaman Maluach – C – Duke
Asa Newell – PF/C – Georgia
Kasparas Jakucionis – G/SF – Illinois
Jeremiah Fears – G – Oklahoma5
Derik Queen – PF/C – Maryland
Danny Wolf – PF/C – Michigan
Noa Essengue F/C – France
5 (leans towards declaring due to high stock)
Carter Bryant – SG/F/C – Arizona6
Rasheer Fleming – PF/C – St. Joseph’s
Johni Broome – PF/C – Auburn
Egor Demin – G/F – BYU
Miles Byrd – SG/SF – San Diego State
6 (leans towards declaring due to lack of true bigs)
Tomislav Ivisic – C – Illinois
Zvonimir Ivisic – C – Arkansas7
Collin Murray-Boyles – PF/C
Liam McNeeley – SG/F – UConn
Kon Knueppel – SG/SF – Duke
Nique Clifford – SG/SF – Colorado State
Ian Jackson – SG/SF – UNC
7 (50/50 they declare at this level due to NILs)
Kanon Catchings – SG/F – BYU
Will Riley – SG/F – Illinois
Hugo Gonzalez – SG/SF – Spain
Joson Sanon – G/SF – Arizona State
Labaron Philon – G – Alabama
Jase Richardson – G – Michigan State
7 (probably returning/transfer, not enough traction)
Hansen Yang – C – China
Cedric Coward – SG/SF – Washington State
Neoklis Avdalas – SG/SF – Greece
Adrian Wooley – G – Kennesaw State
PJ Haggerty – G – Memphis8
Ryan Kalkbrenner – C – Creighton
Yaxel Lendeborg – PF/C – UAB
Noah Penda – F – France
Dink Pate – SG/SF – USA
Sergio de Larrea – SG/SF – Spain
Koby Brea – G/SF – Kentucky
Kam Jones – G – Marquette
8 (50/50 declaring this year due to NILs)
Moustapha Thiam – C – UCF
Thomas Sorber – PF/C – Georgetown
Alex Condon – PF/C – Florida
Magoon Gwath – PF/C – San Diego State
Joan Beringer – PF/C – France
Johann Grunloh – PF/C – Germany
Drake Powell – SG/SF – UNC
Ben Saraf – G – Israel
Nolan Traore – G – France
Boogie Fland – PG – Arkansas
8 (Likely returning/transfer, not quite enough traction)
Rocco Zikarsky – C – Australia
Flory Bidunga – PF/C – Kansas
Donnie Freeman – F/C – Syracuse
Michael Rataj – PF – Oregon State
Jeremy Fears, Jr. – G – Michigan State
Robert Wright III – G – Baylor
Tahaad Pettiford – PG – Auburn9
Grant Nelson – PF/C – Alabama
Jaxson Robinson – SG/SF – Kentucky
Jamir Watkins – SG/SF – Florida State
Maxime Raynaud – C – Stanford
Walter Clayton, Jr. – G – Florida
Hunter Sallis – G – Wake Forest
Chaz Lanier – G – Tennessee
Javon Small – G – West Virginia
9 (Likely returning to NIL, but would get drafted)
Bogolijub Markovic – PF/C – Serbia
JoJo Tugler – PF/C – Houston
Keyshawn Hall – F – UCF
Derrion Reid – F – Alabama
Adou Thiero – F – Arkansas
Isaiah Evans – SG/SF – Duke
Andrej Kostic – SG/SF – Serbia
John Mobley, Jr. – G – Ohio State
9 (Expecting to return, not enough traction)
Blake Harper – G – Howard
Martin Somerville – G – UMass-Lowell10
Ian Schieffelin – PF/C – Clemson
Eric Dixon – PF/C – Villanova
Micah Peavy – F – Georgetown
Chad Baker-Mazara – SG/SF – Auburn
Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones – SG/SF – UC San Diego
Curtis Jones – G – Iowa State
Malik Thomas – G – San Francisco
Max Shulga – G – VCU
Keshon Gilbert – G – Iowa State
10 (leaning towards returning/transfer)
Paul McNeil – SG/SF – NC State
Alex Karaban – PF – UConn
David Mirkovic – PF/C – Montenegro
JT Toppin – PF/C – Texas Tech
Eric Dailey, Jr. – F/C – UCLA
Michael Ruzic – F – Croatia
Alex Toohey – F – Australia
Andrej Stojakovic – SG/SF – Cal
Bennett Stirtz – G – Drake
Braden Smith – G – Purdue
10 (expected to return/transfer)
Trevon Brazile – PF/C – Arkansas
Jacob Cofie – PF/C – Virginia
Baye Ndongo – PF/C – Georgia Tech
Alvaro Folueiras – F – Robert Morris
Kam Williams – F – Tulane
Josh Harris – F – North Florida
Darrion Williams – F – Texas Tech
Tyler Harris – SG/F – Washington
Marcus Adams, Jr. – SG/F – Cal State Northridge
Keonte Jones – SG/SF – Cal State Northridge
Treysen Eaglestaff – SG/SF – North Dakota
Tyrone Riley IV – SG/SF – San Francisco
Terrance Arceneaux – G/SF – Houston
Jaland Lowe – G – Pitt
Josh Hubbard – PG – Mississippi State11
Daniel Batcho – C – Louisiana Tech
Oumar Ballo – C – Indiana
Hunter Dickinson – C – Kansas
Coleman Hawkins – PF/C – Kansas State
Great Osobor – PF/C – Washington
Abou Ousmane – PF/C – Oklahoma State
Norchad Omier – F/C – Baylor
Payton Sandfort – F – Iowa
Arthur Kaluma – F – Texas.
Malique Lewis – F – USA
Brooks Barnhizer – F – Northwestern
Miles Kelly – SG/SF – Auburn
Sion James – SG/SF – Duke
Denver Jones – G – Auburn
Wooga Poplar – G – Villanova
Alijah Martin – G – Florida
Will Richard – G – Florida
Cam Carter – G – LSU
Tamar Bates – G – Mizzou
Enoch Cheeks – G – Dayton
Joe Bamisile – G – VCU
LJ Cryer – G – Houston
Ryan Nembhard – G – Gonzaga
Mark Sears – PG – Alabama
Johnell Davis – G – Arkansas
11 (leaning towards returning/transfer)
Mouhamed Faye – C – Senegal
Joshua Jefferson – PF/C – Iowa State
Mackenzie Mgbako – PF/C – Indiana
Kwame Evans, Jr. – PF – Oregon
Milan Momcilovic – F – Iowa State
Dillon Mitchell – F – Cincinnati
Tyrese Proctor – G – Duke
Otega Oweh – G/SF – Kentucky
Desmond Claude – G/SF – USC
Donovan Dent – G – New Mexico
Tamin Lipsey – G – Iowa State
11 (expected to return/transfer)
Bassala Bagayoko – F – Mali
Somto Cyril – C – Georgia
Abdramane Siby – PF/C – Croatia
Austin Rapp – PF/C – Portland
Berke Buyuktuncel – PF/C – Nebraska
Baba Miller – F/C – FAU
Devin McGlockton – F – Vanderbilt
Bubu Benjamin – SG/SF – Tarleton
Billy Richmond III – SG/SF – Arkansas
Coen Carr – G/SF – Michigan State
Milos Uzan – G – Houston
Xzayvier Brown – G – St. Joseph’s
Zoom Diallo – G – Washington
Seth Trimble – G – UNC
Quentin Jones – G – Northern Illinois
Mario Saint-Supery – G – Spain
Anthony Robinson II – G – Mizzou
Chase Ross – G – Marquette
Solo Ball – G – UConn
Jason Edwards – PG – Vanderbilt
Melih Tunca – G – TurkeyI’ve got an honorable mention list, but it’s pretty long – so I’ll leave it like is…
So that’s my March Madness edition… what do you like/not like about it the most?
What does your big board look like at the moment?1+- Posted on: Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:32am #1267133
NorrinRaddParticipantooops, speaking of Richie Saunders… I forgot to paste… he should be right under Ben Saraf in that tier.
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- Posted on: Mon, 03/03/2025 - 3:08am #1267135
OhCanada-ParticipantI’d like to hear the case for Carter Bryant and Myles Byrd specifically being higher than Liam McNeeley and Egor Demin.
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NorrinRaddParticipantWith Carter Bryant, it’s more of his athleticism combined with his defense and upside. He’s really a year away from a year away from being a good NBA player, but his defense is already there and long term he’s the better prospect. His trajectory so far this year has been good. He’s been on a steady pace of improving from the years’ start. McNeeley has had one game and has been out here and there. I think he’s a good but not great athlete and same with defender. Egor scares me a bit. I’d take an upside guy before I’d take a guy that scared of defense. I can’t unsee it – Egor is genuinely scared every time he’s pressured. Myles Bird is the better player clearly now, but if I’m a lotto team, I want upside whether it’s OKC, Houston, or Washington…
1+ - Posted on: Mon, 03/03/2025 - 6:29am #1267141
HitsterParticipantI think with a lot of these guys it will be about team needs. Carter Bryant I agree needs another year or so and hasn’t really played major minutes for the Wildcats. But the guy has a potentially elite defensive game and could be a great 3 and D player. All these guys who are potentially elite shooters will need to be guarded unless teams just become all out attacking teams. There have been games last week where teams shot over 50% of their 3 pointers for example.
I’d have Carter as a borderline first rounder or early 2nd rounder. But the Knicks with their later first rounder currently about 27th might have a good look at him. The Spurs have 3 picks between 32 and 40 currently so he could fill one of those spots easily. If he stays in college I’d say he has top 20 potential for 2026.
1+ - Posted on: Sat, 04/05/2025 - 10:58am #1267520
NorrinRaddParticipantWell, it’s about that time again to drop a big board!!! What a tournament it’s been!!! I’ll start out with the long shot tiers since it’s very extensive and then continue after…
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Vladislav Goldin – C – Michigan
Ian Schieffelin – PF/C – Clemson
Eric Dixon – PF/C – Villanova
Micah Peavy – F – Georgetown
Jaemyn Brakefield – F – Ole’Miss
Jaxson Robinson – SG/SF – Kentucky
Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones – SG/SF – UC San Diego
Miles Kelly – SG/SF – Auburn
John Poulakidas – SG/SF – Yale
Sion James – SG/SF – Duke
Denver Jones – G – Auburn
Wooga Poplar – G – Villanova
Alijah Martin – G – Florida
Will Richard – G – Florida
Curtis Jones – G – Iowa State
LJ Cryer – G – Houston
Tamar Bates – G – Mizzou
Enoch Cheeks – G – Dayton
Malik Thomas – G – San Francisco trasfer
Max Shulga – G – VCU
Keshon Gilbert – G – Iowa State
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Motiejuvs Krivas – C – Arizona
David Mirkovic – PF/C – Montenegro
Trey Kaufman-Renn – PF/C – Purdue
Alex Karaban – PF – UConn
Eric Dailey, Jr. – SG/F – UCLA
Michael Ruzic – SG/F – Croatia
Alex Toohey – SG/SF – Australia
Andrej Stojakovic – SG/SF – Cal
Braden Smith – G – Purdue
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Henri Veesar – PF/C – Arizona transfer UNC
Trevon Brazile – PF/C – Arkansas
Jacob Cofie – PF/C – Virginia transfer
Baye Ndongo – PF/C – Georgia Tech
Alvaro Folgueiras – F – Robert Morris transfer
Dailyn Swain – F – Xavier transfer Texas
Frank Champion – F – Chattanooga
Josh Harris – F – North Florida transfer
Darrion Williams – F – Texas Tech
Tyler Harris – SG/F – Washington transfer
Marcus Adams, Jr. – SG/F – Cal State Northridge
Keitenn Bristow – SG/F – Tarleton
Dusty Stromer – SG/SF – Gonzaga transfer Grand Canyon
Keonte Jones – SG/SF – Cal State Northridge transfer USC
Jeremy Elyzee – SG/SF – SE Louisiana
Dame Sarr – SG/SF – Italy
Max Green – SG/SF – Holy Cross transfer
Tucker DeVries – SG/SF – West Virginia transfer Indiana
Ivan Karchencov – SG/SF – Germany
Karter Knox – SG/SF – Arkansas
Treysen Eaglestaff – SG/SF – North Dakota transfer South Carolina
Tyrone Riley IV – SG/SF – San Francisco transfer
Terrance Arceneaux – SG/SF – Houston
Elliot Cadeau – G – UNC transfer Michigan
Xaivian Lee – G – Princeton transfer
Roddy Gayle – G – Michigan
Adam Njie – G – Iona transfer
Kylan Boswell – G – Illinois
John Blackwell – G – Wisconsin
Jaron Pierre, Jr. – G – Jacksonville State transfer
DJ Wagner – G – Arkansas
Jaland Lowe – G – Pitt transfer Kentucky
Donovan Dent – G – UCLA transfer
Josh Hubbard – G – Mississippi State14
Aday Mara – C – UCLA transfer
Nate Bittle – C – Oregon
Bent Leuchten – C – UC Irvine
Daniel Batcho – C – Louisiana Tech
Oumar Ballo – C – Indiana
Mitchell Saxen – C – St. Mary’s
Hunter Dickinson – C – Kansas
Jonas Aidoo – C – Arkansas
Amari Williams – C – Kentucky
Dylan Cardwell – C – Auburn
Cliff Omoruyi – C – Alabama
Aziz Bandaogo – C – Cincinnati
Dain Dainja – C – Memphis
Carlos Taboada – PF/C – Spain
Kadin Shedrick – PF/C – Texas
Ousmane N’Diaye – PF/C – Senegal
CJ Huntley – PF/C – Appalachian State
Coleman Hawkins – PF/C – Kansas State
Samson Johnson – PF/C – UConn
Julian Reese – PF/C – Maryland
Great Osobor – PF/C – Washington
Abou Ousmane – PF/C – Oklahoma State
Norchad Omier – PF/C – Baylor
Viktor Lakhin – PF/C – Clemson
Igor Milicic – PF/C – Tennessee
Nelly Junior Joseph – PF/C – New Mexico
Ben Gregg – PF/C – Gonzaga
Jacksen Moni – PF/C – North Dakota State
Dawson Garcia – PF/C – Minnesota
Juwan Roberts – PF/C – Houston
Ja’Vier Francis – PF/C – Houston
Andrew Carr – PF/C – Kentucky
AJ Clayton – PF/C – Ohio
Steve Settle – F/C – Temple
Musa Sagnia – F/C – Gambia
Lefteris Mantzoukas – F/C – Greece
Matt Cross – F – SMU
KJ Adams, Jr. – F – Kansas
Payton Sandfort – F – Iowa
Darius Hannah – F – Bradley
Malik Reneau – F – Indiana transfer Miami(FL)
Zach Freemantle – F – Xavier
Cam Matthews – F – Mississippi State
Arthur Kaluma – F – Texas
Malique Lewis – F – GLeague
Jahmyl Telfort – F – Butler
Simas Lukosius – F – Cincinnati
Tyson Degenhart – F – Boise State
Andy Garcia – F – Texas A&M
David Joplin – F – Marquette
Trey Townsend – F – Arizona
Saint Thomas – F – USC
Brooks Barnhizer – F – Northwestern
Jonathan Pierre – SG/F – Belmont transfer
Kadary Richmond – SG/SF – St. John’s
Terrence Edwards, Jr. – SG/SF – Louiville
Earl Timberlake – SG/SF – Bryant
Matthew Cleveland – SG/SF – Miami(FL)
Jalon Moore – SG/SF – Oklahoma
Zarique Nutter – SG/SF – Georgia State transfer
Michael Caicedo – SG/SF – Spain
Kobe Sanders – SG/SF – Nevada
Nate Santos – SG/SF – Dayton
Kobe Johnson – SG/SF – UCLA
Zach Austin – SG/SF – Pitt
Brice Williams – SG/SF – Nebraska
Gabe Madsen – SG/SF – Utah
Adama Bal – SG/SF – Santa Clara
Devin Tillis – SG/SF – UC Irvine
Gael Bonilla – SG/SF – Mexico
Aaron Scott – SG/SF – St. John’s
Tyon Grant-Foster – SG/SF – Grand Canyon
Chris Youngblood – G/SF – Alabama
John Tonje – G – Wisconsin
Matthew Murrell – G – Ole’Miss
Khalif Battle – G – Gonzaga
Caleb Love – G – Arizona
Jordan Riley – G – East Carolina
Ian Martinez – G – Utah State
Caleb Grill – G – Mizzou
Jamal Mashburn, Jr. – G – Temple
Jahmai Mashack – G – Tennessee
Chucky Hepburn – G – Louisville
Ace Baldwin – G – Penn State
Augustas Marciulionis – G – St. Mary’s
Lamont Butler – G – Kentucky
Cam Carter – G – LSU
Joe Bamisile – G – VCU
Wade Taylor IV – G – Texas A&M
Jaden Akins – G – Michigan State
Ryan Nembhard – G – Gonzaga
Chase Hunter – G – Clemson
Stevie Mitchell – G – Marquette
Steven Ashworth – G – Creighton
Jamiya Neal – G – Creighton
Mark Sears – G – Alabama
Tony Perkins – G – Mizzou
Zakai Zigler – G – Tennessee
Jordan Gainey – G – Tennessee
Zhuric Phelps – G – Texas A&M
Johnell Davis – G – Arkansas
Nolan Hickman – G – Gonzaga
Erik Reynolds II – G – St. Joseph’s
Darius Johnson – G – UCF
Dajuan Harris, Jr. – G – Kansas
Javian McCollum – G – Georgia Tech
Sean Pedulla – G – Ole’Miss
Posh Alexander – G – Dayton
Tyrese Hunter – G – Memphis
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Mouhamed Faye – C – Senegal
Robbie Avila – PF/C – St. Louis
Milan Momcilovic – F – Iowa State
Otega Oweh – SG/SF – Kentucky
Amarion Dickerson – SG/SF – Robert Morris transfer USC
Desmond Claude – G/SF – USC
Tamin Lipsey – G – Iowa State
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Daniel Jacobsen – C – Purdue
Chase Walker – C – Illinois State
Samet Yigitoglu – C – SMU
Aaron Bradshaw – C – Ohio State transfer
Brandon Garrison – C – Kentucky
Felix Okpara – C – Tennessee
Somto Cyril – C- Georgia
Amael L’Etang – C – Dayton
Ante Brzovic – PF/C – College of Charleston
Abdramane Siby – PF/C – Croatia
Cooper Schwieger – PF/C – Valparaiso
Yohan Traore – PF/C – SMU
Oscar Cluff – PF/C – South Dakota State transfer Purdue
Jevon Porter – PF/C – Pepperdine transfer
Joshua Jefferson – PF/C – Iowa State
Mackenzie Mgbako – PF/C – Indiana transfer
Kwame Evans, Jr. – PF/C – Oregon
Miles Rubin – PF/C – Loyola-Chicago
Austin Rapp – PF/C Portland transfer Wisconsin
Matas Vokietaitis – PF/C – FAU transfer
Evan Otten – PF/C – Idaho State
Owen Freeman – PF/C – Iowa transfer Creighton
Ernest Udeh, Jr. – PF/C – TCU
Izan Almansa – PF/C – Spain
Michael Nwoko – PF/C – Mississippi State transfer LSU
Alier Maluk – PF/C – Florida State
Alexandros Samodurov – PF/C – Greece
Malik Dia – PF/C – Ole’Miss
Sasa Ciani – PF/C – Illinois-Chicago
Nolan Winter – PF/C – Wisconsin
Lachlan Olbrich – PF/C – Australia
Zacharie Perrin – PF/C – France
Juslin Bodo Bodo – PF/C – High Point
This De Ridder – PF/C – Belgium
Xavier Booker – PF/C – Michigan State transfer UCLA
Amani Hansberry – PF/C – West Virginia
Reed Bailey – PF/C – Davidson transfer
Berke Buyuktuncel – PF/C – Nebraska
Blake Buchanan – PF/C – Virginia
Paulius Murauskas – PF/C – St. Mary’s
Ven-Allen Lubin – PF/C – UNC
Baba Miller – F/C – FAU
Sam Walters – F/C – Michigan
Jarin Stevenson – F/C – Alabama
Bassala Bagayoko – F/C – Mali
Eli John N’Diaye – F/C – Senegal
Nana Owusu-Anane – F – Brown transfer SMU
Dillon Mitchell – F – Cincinnati
Bryce Hopkins – F – Providence transfer St. John’s
Tarris Reed – F – UConn
Kimani Hamilton – F – High Point
Mohamed Diawara – F – France
Mark Mitchell – F – Mizzou
Tobi Lawal – F – Virginia Tech
Will Sydnor – F – Manhattan
Taylor Bol Bowen – F – Florida State transfer Alabama
Miguel Allen – F – Spain
Jason Asemota – F – Baylor
Kaleb Banks – F – Tulane transfer DePaul
Josiah Moseley – F – Villanova
Corey Chest – F – LSU transfer
Darren Buchanan, Jr. – F – George Washington
Braedan Lue – F – Kennesaw State
Mister Dean – F – South Carolina Upstate transfer
Mike Sharavjamts – SG/F – Utah
Brant Byers – SG/F – Miami(OH)
Thierry Darlan – SG/F – GLeague
Tate McCubbin – SG/F – Austin Peay
Hannes Steinbach – SG/F – Germany
Chibuzo Agbo – SG/F – USC
Jamil Miller – SG/F – Kennesaw State
Devin McGlockton – SG/SF – Vanderbilt
Milhan Charles – SG/SF – France
AJ Storr – SG/SF – Kansas transfer
Tre White – SG/SF – Illinois transfer Kansas
Elijah Mahi – SG/SF – Santa Clara
Abramo Canka – SG/SF – Stetson
Jahki Howard – SG/SF – Auburn
Scotty Middleton – SG/SF – Seton Hall
Todd Brogna – SG/SF – Stonehill transfer
Peter Suder – SG/SF – Miami(OH)
Jason Fontenet II – SG/SF – UC Santa Barbara
Mitar Bosnjakovic – SG/SF – Serbia
Michael Ajayi – SG/SF – Gonzaga transfer
Josh Dix – SG/SF – Iowa transfer Creighton
Tyonne Farrell – SG/SF – Rhode Island
Bubu Benjamin – SG/SF – Tarleton
Lajae Jones – SG/SF – St. Bonaventure transfer
Sam Lewis – SG/SF – Toledo
Alyn Breed- SG/SF – McNeese transfer NC State
Elijah Fisher – SG/SF – Pacific transfer
Sean Stewart – SG/SF – Ohio State
Kobe MaGee – SG/SF – Drexel transfer Florida State
Kennard Davis, Jr. – SG/SF – Southern Illinois
Jasai Miles – SG/SF – North Florida transfer
Rylan Griffen – SG/SF – Kansas
Darren Harris – SG/SF – Duke
Tyrell Ward – SG/SF – LSU
Eian Elmer – SG/SF – Miami(OH)
Billy Richmond III – G/SF – Arkansas
Coen Carr – G/SF – Michigan State
Ruben Dominguez – G – Spain
Vyctorius Miller – G – LSU
Lamar Wilkerson – G – Sam Houston State transfer
JJ Starling – G – Syracuse
Tony Duckett – G – San Diego
Milos Uzan – G – Houston
Xzayvier Brown – G – St. Joseph’s
Zoom Diallo – G – Washington
Prophet Johnsnon – G – Fairfield
Seth Trimble – G – UNC
Julius Thedford – G – Western Kentucky
Quentin Jones – G – Northern Illinois
Mario Saint-Supery – G – Spain
Anthony Robinson II – G – Mizzou
Jurian Dixon – G – UC Irvine
Chase Ross – G – Marquette
Alex Chaikin – G – Lafayette transfer
Izaiah Pasha – G – Deleware transfer
Ryan Conwell – G – Xavier transfer Louisville
Cruz Davis – G – Hofstra
Jamal Mashburn, Jr.- G – Temple
Tre Holloman – G – Michigan State transfer
Nimari Burnett – G – Michigan
Jemel Jones – G – Cal State Bakersfield
Geronimo Rubio de La Rosa – G – Columbia
All Wright – G – Valparaiso transfer Xavier
Jaden Bradley – G – Arizona
Ethan Taylor – G – Air Force
Zeke Mayo – G – Kansas
Jayden Nunn – G – Baylor
RJ Davis – G – UNC
Pop Isaacs – G – Creighton transfer Ole’Miss
Solo Ball – G – UConn
Nick Boyd – G – San Diego State
Deuce Jones – G – LaSalle transfer
Jeremiah Johnson – G – Green Bay
Jason Edwards – G – Vanderbilt transfer
Khalil Badru – G – New Hampshire transfer
Jadis Jones – G – Lindenwood
Bruce Thornton – G – Ohio State
Corey Washington – G – Wichita State transfer
Choppa Moore – G – Syracuse transfer
Simeon Wilcher – G – St. John’s
Caleb Foster – G – Duke
BJ Edwards – G – SMU
Myles Rice – G – Indiana transfer
Jeremiah Wilinson – G – Cal transfer Georgia
Isaac Nogues – G – Spain
Silas Demary – G – Georgia transfer UConn
Juan Cranford, Jr. – G – St. Francis(PA)
Dorian McMillian – G – Jackson State
Dedan Thomas, Jr. – G – UNLV transfer LSU
Chansey Willis, Jr. – G – Western Michigan
Je’Shawn Stevenson – G – Cleveland State
Melih Tunca – G – Turkey
Robert Hinton – G – Harvard
Sebastian Akins – G – Denver transfer
Ben Henshall – G – Australia
Cam Hildreth – G – Wake Forest
Dylan Williamson – G – Towson
Malik Mack – G – Georgetown
Jizzle James – G – Cincinnati
Josh Pascarelli – G – Marist
Vasean Allette – G – TCU transfer
Tru Washington – G – New Mexico
Melvin Council, Jr. – G – St. Bonaventure
Mikey Lewis – G – St. Mary’s
Joe Sayler – G – South Dakota State
Robert McCray V – G – Jacksonville transfer Florida State
Savo Drezgic – G – Georgia
Jalen Warley – G – Virginia transfer Gonzaga
Aidan Mahaney – G – UConn transfer
Jordan Pope – G – Texas
Jalen Jackson – G – Purdue Fort Wayne transfer
Saliou Niang – G – Senegal
Langston Love – G – Baylor transfer Georgetown
Aden Holloway – G – Alabama
Timotej Malovec – G – Slovakia
Barrington Hargress – UC Riverside transfer
Tyler Tanner – G – Tennessee
Jalil Bethea – G – Miami(FL) transfer
Riley Kugel – G – Ole’Miss transfer UCF
Mikey Williams – G – UCF transfer
Elmarko Jackson – G – Kansas
Jacari White – G – North Dakota State transfer
Sebastian Mack – G – UCLA
Skyy Clark – G – UCLA
Tarence Guinyard – G – UT Martin transfer
Markus Burton – G – Notre Dame
Kaden Cooper – G – Louisiana Tech
Amaree Abram – G – Louisiana Tech
Noah Farrakhan – G – Hampton
Obi Agbim – G – Wyoming transfer
Malachi Smith – G – Dayton transfer
Gabriel Pozzato – G – Evansville
Quimari Peterson – G -East Tennesee State transfer0 - Posted on: Sat, 04/05/2025 - 11:02am #1267521
NorrinRaddParticipantAnd now for the nitty gritty… the rest of the tiers – it’s been a challenge with still who’s in and who’s out of college up in the air, but here we go anyways;
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Cooper Flagg – G/F/C – Duke2
Ace Bailey – SG/F/C – Rutgers
Dylan Harper G/SF – Rutgers3
Tre Johnson – SG/SF – Texas
VJ Edgecombe – G – Baylor4
Khaman Maluach – C – Duke
Jeremiah Fears – G – Oklahoma5
Noa Essengue – F/C – France
Kasparas Jakucionis – G – Illinois
Jase Richardson – G – Michigan State6
Asa Newell – PF/C – Georgia
Derik Queen – PF/C – Maryland
Rasheer Fleming – PF/C – St. Joseph’s
Egor Demin – G/F – BYU
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Moustapha Thiam – C – UCF7
Thomas Sorber – PF/C – Georgetown
Danny Wolf – PF/C – Michigan
Collin Murray-Boyles – PF/C – South Carolina
Liam McNeeley – SG/F – UConn
Kon Knueppel – SG/SF – Duke
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Carter Bryant – SG/F/C – Arizona8
Johni Broome – PF/C – Auburn
Noah Penda – SG/F – France
Nique Clifford – SG/SF – Colorado State
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Yaxel Lendeborg – PF/C – UAB transfer Michigan9
Alex Condon – PF/C – Florida
Joan Beringer – PF/C – France
Sergio de Larrea – G/SF – Spain
Ben Saraf – G/SF – Israel
Walter Clayton, Jr. – G – Florida
Nolan Traore – G – France
Boogie Fland – G – Arkansas
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Tomislav Ivisic – PF/C – Illinois
Thomas Haugh – F/C – Florida
Will Riley – SG/F – Illinois
Hugo Gonzalez – SG/SF – Spain
Labaron Philon – G – Alabama
PJ Haggerty – G – Memphis
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Hansen Yang – C – China
Zvonimir Ivisic – PF/C – Arkansas transfer Illinois
Magoon Gwath – PF/C – San Diego State transfer
Cedric Coward – SG/SF – Washington State
Joson Sanon – G/SF – Arizona State transfer St. John’s
Neoklis Avdalas SG/SF – Greece
Adrian Wooley – G – Kennesaw State transfer Louisville10
Ryan Kalkbrenner – C – Creighton
Koby Brea – SG/SF – Kentucky
Dink Pate – SG/SF – GLeague
Kam Jones – G – Marquette
10
Richie Saunders – SG/SF – BYU
Drake Powell – SG/SF – UNC
Miles Byrd – SG/SF – San Diego State
Ian Jackson – SG – UNC
10
Donnie Freeman – F/C – Syracuse
Keyshawn Hall – F – UCF transfer Auburn
Kanon Catchings – SG/F – BYU transfer
Paul McNeil – SG/SF – NC State
Blake Harper – SG/SF – Howard transfer
Jeremy Fears, Jr.- G – Michigan State
Bennett Stirtz – G – Drake transfer Iowa
Wesley Yates III – G – USC transfer11
Maxime Raynaud – PF/C – Stanford
Jamir Watkins – SG/SF – Florida State
Chad Baker-Mazara – SG/SF – Auburn
Hunter Sallis – G – Wake Forest
Chaz Lanier – G – Tennessee
Javon Small – G – West Virginia
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Johann Grunloh – PF/C – Germany
JT Toppin – PF/C – Texas Tech
Isaiah Evans – SG/SF – Duke
Tahaad Pettiford – G – Auburn
John Mobley, Jr. – G – Ohio State
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Rocco Zikarsky – C – Australia
Flory Bidunga – PF/C – Kansas transfer
Michael Rataj – PF – Oregon State transfer Baylor
Kam Williams – Tulane transfer Kentucky
Christian Anderson, Jr. – G – Texas Tech
Robert Wright III – G – Baylor12
Grant Nelson – PF/C – Alabama
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Bogolijub Markovic – PF/C – Serbia
JoJo Tugler – PF/C – Houston
Derrion Reid – F/C – Alabama
Adou Thiero – F – Arkansas
Andrej Kostic – SG/SF – Serbia
Tyrese Proctor – G – Duke
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Martin Somerville – G – UMass-Lowell transfer
Bryce Lindsay – G – James Madison transferAnyways, that’s about where I’m at for now.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 04/05/2025 - 5:06pm #1267522
OhCanada-ParticipantNice board. Everything looks pretty good to me. Cant wait to see the mock draft now that the seasons ending.
1+ - Posted on: Sat, 04/05/2025 - 8:13pm #1267524
HitsterParticipantGreat big board almost reads like a mock draft
1+ - Posted on: Sat, 04/05/2025 - 8:24pm #1267526
NorrinRaddParticipantThanks guys!!! I’ll be posting mock drafts once we know the full order of the draft… And you know I like adding trades in those. hahaha…
Curious, what would your Raptors or Suns big boards look like? Top targets…
1+ - Posted on: Sun, 04/06/2025 - 12:16am #1267528
HitsterParticipantPhoenix I think we’ve only got 30th pick via the Cavs so pretty much BPA. We need a C so if Kalkbrenner is there he’d be a logical pick. Yaxel who I like would be a decent fit. Clayton as BPA if available or Karaban would be proven guys who could take minutes and give us depth.
Wildcard pick would be Hansen Yang if Lakers are looking at him. Snap him up at 30 and see if Lakers would be willing to do a trade or at worse we have a longer term prospect. He’d be in a decent sized market too.
Toronto if they get a shot at Flagg they take him, Harper or Edgecombe likewise, I’m not sure if Ace is a bit similar to RJ and Ingram already on the roster so if he is BPA or possibly Johnson, Jakucionis are the more likely picks I’d look to trade down and get Maluach or just take him at 5 or below if there wasn’t a good trade there.
With Toronto’s second rounder if Zikarsky is there snap him up and you have another future big option or take a shot at Dink Pate possibly.
2+ - Posted on: Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:28am #1267532
OhCanada-ParticipantThe Suns are a mess. All their picks are tangled up with weak protections until 2031 and they have tht Beal contract and an uninspired and aging Kevin Durant. They lost 5 in a row trying to get a play in spot and almost have to win their games outright to get a chance at a play in. They just gotta go with the best talent available right now and hope they land something decent, I think KD is gonna be out of there next year.
Toronto’s situation depends on draft position. They will have the 7th best lottery odds and will be hoping to land in the top 4. I think Maluach is going to be their target. If they end up with something like the 7th to 9th pick which is the most likely scenerio and Maluach is off the board I could see them going for a player like Noa Essungue, Carter Bryant, Egor Demin, Moustapha Fall or Collin Murray Boyles. They seem to believe in development and drafting for upside although recently they have also valued shooting so who knows maybe Kon Knueppel or Liam McNeeley become targets. Whoever they pick I trust them they seem to have a good record in the draft.
The NBA’s not gonna let Cooper Flagg play in Canada. His marketability is arguably as high as any draft prospect in the history of the NBA for obvious reasons.
1+ - Posted on: Sun, 04/06/2025 - 6:04am #1267533
HitsterParticipantWould Toronto look at Queen or Thiam if they ended up 7th to 10th in the draft and Maluach was off the board?
KD could be traded on by Phoenix but he is going on 37 and only has a year left on his deal. Any team trading for him would want some guarantees he’d extend with them or play on. KD is a very rich guy so might just decide to retire after next season. He has his titles, he’s passed 30K points so is there that much left for him to achieve to justify playing on beyond his 38th birthday?
He has a lot of business ventures ongoing, would get lucrative offers to do game punditry too etc.
KD is still playing well but giving up Bridges and those picks for him destroyed our future prospects and could end up with Booker requesting a trade if things don’t improve.
2+- Posted on: Sun, 04/06/2025 - 6:18am #1267535
OhCanada-ParticipantWe all know here how high I am on Queen although as much as I would love the idea of Toronto picking Queen in that range (I would be very happy) I highly doubt Toronto would pick a player with such bad transition defence. It goes against everything they have preached in the past 15 years. I do believe Queen can be worked on and if a team like Toronto picked him he would be able to improve there but I don’t see it being one of his strengths at any point of his career which would lead me to believe he will not be a target.
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- Posted on: Sun, 04/06/2025 - 6:20am #1267537
OhCanada-ParticipantAlso I do think depending on how Joan Beringer measures out he could be an option for not only Phoenix at 30 but also Toronto at 39. His footwork defensively is elite and he has great anticipation that you cannot teach. Check out some of his defensive highlights and just watch his feet its incredible.
1+ - Posted on: Sun, 04/06/2025 - 7:21am #1267539
HitsterParticipantI’ve seen a few videos of Beringer and didn’t Jonathan Givony have him as a late lottery pick on one of his recent mocks?
1+- Posted on: Sun, 04/06/2025 - 8:38pm #1267546
NorrinRaddParticipantGivony does have Beringer higher than most. He should measure well. That being said, he’s 39th on the consensus big board atm.
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- Posted on: Mon, 04/07/2025 - 9:23pm #1267568
NorrinRaddParticipantGivony’s latest came out today. Looks better than normal, but I hope Beringer doesn’t go 15th… That’s a bit high for me. For his mock though, Pettiford and Maluach would be a good haul for Toronto. Not sure about the Suns picks he has… Alex Condon could fit as a backup, but the Suns I don’t think pick him. Then Bogolijub Markovic I’m not too high on… I’d love it if the Lakers drafted Cedric Coward though.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 04/12/2025 - 6:32am #1267641
OhCanada-ParticipantHeres my updated big board. Ill do the mock draft when the NBA season ends.
01. Cooper Flagg
02. Dylan Harper
03. Ace Bailey
04. VJ Edgecombe
05. Tre Johnson
06. Khaman Maluach
07. Derik Queen
08. Jeremiah Fears
09. Kasparas Jakucionis
10. Kon Knueppel
11. Asa Newell
12. Noa Essengue
13. Liam McNeely
14. Egor Demin
15. Jase Richardson
16. Collin Murray-Boyles
17. Rasheer Fleming
18. Moustapha Thiam
19. Nolan Traore
20. Carter Bryant
21. Danny Wolf
22. Johni Broome
23. Thomas Sorber
24. Will Riley
25. Nique Clifford
26. Walter Clayton
27. Ben Saraf
28. Joan Beringer
29. Labaron Philon
30. Sergio De Larrea31. Hugo Gonzalez
32. Tahaad Pettiford
33. Maxime Raynaud
34. Boogie Fland
35. Miles Byrd
36. Kam Jones
37. Noah Penda
38. Alex Condon
39. Baye Ndongo
40. Ryan Kalkbrenner
41. Tyrese Proctor
42. Brayden Smith
43. Drake Powell
44. Alex Karaban
45. Chaz Lanier
46. Adou Thiero
47. Sion James
48. Eric Dixon
49. Bruce Thornton
50. Andrej Stojakovic
51. Jaxson Robinson
52. Vladislav Goldin
53. Kobe Brea
54. Micah Peavy
55. John Tonje
56. Dawson Garcia
57. Mark Sears
58. Kobe Sanders
59. Amari Williams
60. Hunter Sallis61. Trey Kaufman-Renn
62. Baba Miller
63. Nate Bittle
64. Brice Williams
65. Ryan Nembhard
66. Rocco Zikarsky
67. Amarion Dickerson
68. Mason Falslev
69. Isaiah Evans
70. Matthew Cleveland
71. Jaden Bradley
72. Michael Ruzic
73. Johann Grunloh
74. Chase Hunter
75. Ian Martinez
76. Ethan Taylor
77. Bogoljub Marković
78. Adama Bal
79. Javon Small
80. Lamar Wilkerson1+ - Posted on: Sat, 04/12/2025 - 8:30am #1267643
NorrinRaddParticipantLooks good, I’m still unsure on the Will Riley’s, etc. of the world that are on the cusp of declaring…
0 - Posted on: Sat, 04/12/2025 - 7:59pm #1267648
HitsterParticipantGreat mock/big board as always Oh Canada. We’ll all refine our lists when we know what the likes of Riley, Karaban etc are doing. It reads perfectly well as a BPA mock draft which no doubt you’d tweak a bit to look at team needs on a full mock draft.
1+ - Posted on: Sun, 04/13/2025 - 11:01am #1267660
NorrinRaddParticipantHow do we feel about Milos Uzan declaring???
0 - Posted on: Sun, 04/13/2025 - 5:26pm #1267664
HitsterParticipantUzan might have got some interest and could be a solid 2nd tound pick. He turns 23 this year so waiting anothedr year might not have helped as Goldin’s age when he declsares is seen as a negative. The biggest losers will be the Cougars who would have wanted Uzan’s experience as a senior to help the younger incoming class having losta few seniors already.
Might the NIL offer have not been to Uzan’s liking or ishe trying to shake out a better offer?
i’d drop him somewhere in the mid 2nd round of any mock probably on a play off team looking for minutes from a solid player.
1+ - Posted on: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 2:23am #1267669
BothTeamsPlayedHard-Participanthttps://www.portsmouthinvitational.com/tournament/2025/roster/
Portsmouth rosters are out.1+- Posted on: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 2:42am #1267670
NorrinRaddParticipantI think Norfolk Sports Club looks pretty solid this year… they’d be my team I’d pick to win I suppose, what about you? Which roster do you like the most on paper?
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 2:48am #1267671
OhCanada-ParticipantDoes anybody know how the teams are determined?
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- Posted on: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 2:55am #1267672
OhCanada-ParticipantLookout for Kobe Sanders combo guard from Nevada. How he measures out will be interesting. He’s listed as 6’6 but he is clearly much bigger 6’8/6’9 with a plus wingspan. He averaged 22 points 5 rebounds and 4 assists in his final 7 games. He’s not on any draft boards butI expect him to get picked in the 2nd round, at least 45-59 range but with a good predraft showing he could go higher.
1+ - Posted on: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 3:03am #1267674
BothTeamsPlayedHard-ParticipantI like the K&D Rounds roster.
I don’t know how they determine them. It would seem as though they try to balance it by position. Each team has two big men and one or two point guards. The rest are wings or project as needing to play as a non-5.
1+ - Posted on: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 6:17am #1267675
NorrinRaddParticipantLabaron Philon declared today, kind of a big deal… he was a guy I wasn’t sure would…
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 7:49am #1267677
HitsterParticipantWill Riley also declared so has Kasparas Jakucionis which is hardly a surprise. Braden Smith is returning to Purdue which makes sense as he’ll likely have a very nice NIL deal and is one of the favourites to be college player of the year next year.
Yaxel would be on my list for the Wooden award too plus JT Toppin, could Cameron Boozer do a Cooper Flagg? AJ and Peterson could be contenders if their support cast is strong enough. Plus maybe Ball or Karaban from UConn if either stays. That would be a quick list off the top of my head.
1+ - Posted on: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 8:20am #1267678
OhCanada-ParticipantI like Uzan. Alot. I think he could be a 2nd round steal. He improved at an incredible rate.
1+ - Posted on: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 7:06pm #1267687
HitsterParticipantYep Uzan is a solid 2nd round pick who has had a lot of college experience and can take minutes from day one as a role player. I don’t see him ever being a star but he can carve out a decent NBA career for several years as a good rotation option.
1+ - Posted on: Wed, 04/16/2025 - 3:03am #1267706
NorrinRaddParticipantKon Knueppel is the first Blue Devil to declare this year… where do we like drafting him range???
0 - Posted on: Wed, 04/16/2025 - 5:17am #1267710
HitsterParticipantKon could be top 8 to down to about 20. Him and McNeeley will be watched closely as they have similar type skill sets. I’d be a bit surprised if Kon went much out of the lottery I could possibly tighten his range to 10 to 18. Miami at 18 if they take a big or a backcourter with their higher pick I could see looking at a shooter at 18.
I see this site has Yaxel at 25 on their latest draft, is he likely to declare if he gets a first round promise I wonder.
1+ - Posted on: Wed, 04/16/2025 - 8:00am #1267712
OhCanada-ParticipantYeah I’ve got a similar range on Kon. I’d say 8 to 15. He’s got alot to his game that he didn’t get a chance to show at Duke. Took me a while to see it but his ball handling is very good. He kind of has flashes where he reminded me of Luka with the way he uses his body combined with hesitation dribbles. I think how he measures at the combine will have a big impact on his draft stock. If he is a legit 6’6 w/o shoes then I don’t see him slipping past the lottery.
I just heard today that Yexel is 100% focused on the draft. Hes gonna be working out for alot of teams. He’s in full NBA tryout mode and Michigan is a backup plan. I also heard his contract is in the $3 million range though so thats the equivelant of a top 15 pick I believe. This is why I didnt release my mock draft today, I just sort of assumed he was going to stay in college but it seems a 1st round promise maybe enough for him.
1+ - Posted on: Wed, 04/16/2025 - 9:42am #1267713
NorrinRaddParticipantI am slightly lower I guess than the consensus still, but Kon is a solid player. I think I have him 11-20 on my unofficial big board atm… but it’s plausible he can go higher if a team needs an offensive player like him.
0 - Posted on: Wed, 04/16/2025 - 9:49pm #1267714
HitsterParticipantOnce we get the play ins done we can firm up our mocks on team needs more. Why don’t they just do the lottery now and allow everyone to know where they get picked. Yaxel if he gets picked .
30th pick gets $2.743 million next season and $2.880 million guaranteed for next year so that is $5.6 millioin min the likes of Yaxel makes if he is a first rounder. Could be fun if him and Wolf are vying for same spots and one staysd and one is drafted.
Do players with a possible promise then speak to their college to try and shake out a better NIL offer?
2+- Posted on: Thu, 04/17/2025 - 3:44am #1267717
OhCanada-ParticipantThats a good question. I wonder how that would work.
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- Posted on: Thu, 04/17/2025 - 1:25am #1267715
NorrinRaddParticipantMichigan is in limbo… Maybe they get one of them…
0 - Posted on: Thu, 04/17/2025 - 2:34am #1267716
HitsterParticipantEven if both Yaxel and Wolf declare the Wolverines will have a heap of NIL money to spend. I haven’t seen they are in the mix for Ament or Stokes out of the undecided bigs in the 2025 freshman incoming class but they have signed Morez Johnson Jnr too who is 22 on ESPN’s top 100 transfers list and have added Aday Mara too so they have two bigs incoming and they can surely add another as there will be minutes to be shared around.
1+ - Posted on: Mon, 04/21/2025 - 11:41am #1267793
NorrinRaddParticipantJAZZ top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Ace Bailey
Khaman Maluach
Jeremiah Fears
Tre Johnson
VJ Edgecombe
Derik Queen
Jase Richardson
Danny Wolf
Thomas Sorber
Rasheer Fleming
Asa Newell
Coliln Murray-Boyles
Kasparas Jakucionis
Egor Demin
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Labaron Philon
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Johni Broome
Noah Penda
Adou Thiero
Kon Knueppel
Cedric Coward
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Rocco Zikarsky
Joan Beringer
Hansen Yang
Boogie Fland
Nolan Traore
Maxime Raynaud
Hunter Sallis
Kam Jones
Tyrese Proctor
Bogolijub Markovic
Johann Grunloh
Michael Ruzic
Chaz Lanier
Sergio de Larrea1+ - Posted on: Mon, 04/21/2025 - 11:48am #1267794
NorrinRaddParticipantWizards Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Ace Bailey
Dylan Harper
Derik Queen
Khaman Maluach
Tre Johnson
VJ Edgecome
Noa Essengue
Jeremiah Fears
Asa Newell
Rasheer Fleming
Danny Wolf
Thomas Sorber
Collin Murray-Boyles
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Jase Richardson
Egor Demin
Kasparas Jakucionis
Cedric Coward
Kon Knueppel
Noah Penda
Nolan Traore
Johni Broome
Adou Thiero
Nique Clifford
Labaron Philon
Will Riley
Walter Clayton, Jr.
LiamMcNeeley
Joan Beringer
Hansen Yang
Rocco Zikarsky
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Sergio de Larrea
Ben Saraf
Maxime Raynaud
Michael Ruzic
Bogolijub Markovic
Johann Grunloh1+ - Posted on: Mon, 04/21/2025 - 11:54am #1267795
NorrinRaddParticipantHornets Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
VJ Edgecombe
Ace Bailey
Tre Johnson
Jeremiah Fears
Khaman Maluach
Derik Queen
Jase Richardson
Thomas Sorber
Kasparas Jakucionis
Rasheer Fleming
Asa Newell
Danny Wolf
Collin Murray-Boyles
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Egor Demin
Cedric Coward
Kon Knueppel
Boogie Fland
Johni Broome
Ben Saraf
Will Riley
Nique Clifford
Liam McNeeley
Carter Bryant
Sergio de Larrea
Dame Sarr
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Rocco Zikarsky
Joan Beringer
Labaron Philon
Nolan Traore
Kam Jones
Tyrese Proctor
Hunter Sallis
Adou Thiero
Noah Penda
Maxime Raynaud
Chaz Lanier1+ - Posted on: Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:01pm #1267796
NorrinRaddParticipantPelicans Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Khaman Maluach
Ace Bailey
VJ Edgecombe
Tre Johnson
Jeremiah Fears
Jase Richardson
Derik Queen
Noa Essengue
Thomas Sorber
Asa Newell
Rasheer Fleming
Cedric Coward
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Kasparas Jakucionis
Danny Wolf
Egor Demin
Kon Knueppel
Labaron Philon
Will Riley
Nique Clifford
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Liam McNeeley
Collin Murray-Boyles
Sergio de Larrea
Boogie Fland
Noah Penda
Adou Thiero
Ben Saraf
Nolan Traore
Johni Broome
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Hugo Gonzalez
Neoklis Avdalas
Hansen Yang
Hunter Sallis
Joan Beringer
Kam Jones1+ - Posted on: Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:06pm #1267797
NorrinRaddParticipant76ers Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Ace Bailey
Dylan Harper
Tre Johnson
Derik Queen
VJ Edgecombe
Khaman Maluach
Noa Essengue
Jeremiah Fears
Cedric Coward
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Kon Knueppel
Rasheer Fleming
Danny Wolf
Asa Newell
Collin Murray-Boyles
Egor Demin
Kasparas Jakucionis
Jase Richardson
Thomas Sorber
Nique Clifford
Liam McNeeley
Will Riley
Sergio de Larrea
Ben Saraf
Johni Broome
Adou Thiero
Noah Penda
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Labaron Philon
Hugo Gonzalez
Rocco Zikarsky
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Joan Beringer
Hansen Yang
Dink Pate
Neoklis Avdalas
Koby Brea
Michael Ruzic1+ - Posted on: Mon, 04/21/2025 - 8:16pm #1267798
HitsterParticipantDo you see VJ slipping outside the top 4 or 5 then Norrin as you only have him inside two of the top 5 team big boards?
I was surprised you listed him so low for the Jazz, he’d jump out as an Ainge type player to me. Ainge knows that a lot of the title teams are built on excellent defence and VJ has that. Maluach higher than VJ on Jazz big board too when they have Kessler already or does Ainge go into deal mode and possibly move Kessler whilst his stock is high?
1+ - Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 12:04am #1267801
NorrinRaddParticipantI think he can go as high as 3 and as low as 7. I’m going to do 5 big boards a night and at the beginning of May do my final big board… Not sure what Jazz do with Kessler, but Imo they part way one way or another.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 6:01am #1267803
HitsterParticipantKessler was mentioned as an option for the Lakers so would the Mark Williams deal be back on the table?
I applaud your dedication doing a big board for every team Norrin. I’m still thinking about how to rejig my mock with Thiam having decided to go to the bright lights of Cincinnati.
1+- Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 6:59am #1267805
NorrinRaddParticipantThanks, you know I also forgot to mention all of Utah’s bigs are on the final year of their contracts too… they have wings and I don’t think VJ’s a true point.
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- Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 7:15am #1267806
OhCanada-ParticipantYou know I think Maluach is ahead top 5 on everybody’s board. Even Philly. With Embiid’s increased injury concerns, rest days, minute restrictions and off court drama Maluach would be the perfect backup and insurance plan. Also they would be able to in theory play together. If Maluach’s perimeter defending holds up in the next level the two could be on the court at the same time and then you can keep Embiid on the perimeter where he wants to be and still have a pick setter and roll man. Plus who better to learn from than Embiid in Maluach’s position. Its actually a perfect fit.
Same thing with Charlotte. These guys tried so hard to get rid of Mark Williams despite being a most improved candidate and then he fails the Lakers physical miserably. I mean for the Lakers to they really only need him for this playoff series to complete their team and they still rescinded the trade so his health must be a serious concern.
Now in Toronto’s case I think they will try to move into that 4-6 range if they dont get lucky in the lottery and I think they will dangle Grady Dick in order to move up. So in theory the trade would be Dick and pick #8 for a pick in the #3-6 range and a late 1st rounder. And if they do get lucky I expect them to try to make a trade with Utah for Kessler, probably Dick for Kessler and a late 1st rounder.
Toronto has been trying to make Dick an off ball shooter but thats not his game, he needs the ball in his hands and needs a few dribbles to get in rhythm.
1+ - Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 7:21am #1267807
OhCanada-ParticipantDo Toronto’s top 40 I’d like to see your opinion on that.
1+ - Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 7:32am #1267808
NorrinRaddParticipantNets Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Ace Bailey
VJ Edgecombe
Tre Johnson
Jeremiah Fears
Jase Richardson
Derik Queen
Khaman Maluach
Kasparas Jakucionis
Noa Essengue
Labaron Philon
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Egor Demin
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Kon Knueppel
Cedric Coward
Asa Newell
Thomas Sorber
Rasheer Fleming
Danny Wolf
Collin Murray-Boyles
Will Riley
Nique Clifford
Liam McNeeley
Boogie Fland
Ben Saraf
Nolan Traore
Sergio de Larrea
Adou Thiero
Noah Penda
Hunter Sallis
Tyrese Proctor
Kam Jones
Johni Broome
Chaz Lanier
Koby Brea
Rocco Zikarsky
Joan Beringer
Neoklis Avdalas0 - Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 7:38am #1267809
NorrinRaddParticipantRaptors Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
VJ Edgecombe
Khaman Maluach
Ace Bailey
Derik Queen
Tre Johnson
Jeremiah Fears
Thomas Sorber
Asa Newell
Jase Richardson
Danny Wolf
Noa Essengue
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Cedric Coward
Kon Knueppel
Collin Murray-Boyles
Rasheer Fleming
Egor Demin
Kasparas Jakucionis
Nique Clifford
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Will Riley
Liam McNeeley
Boogie Fland
Ben Saraf
Johni Broome
Labaron Philon
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Rocco Zikarsky
Joan Beringer
Hansen Yang
Adou Thiero
Noah Penda
Sergio de Larrea
Nolan Traore
Maxime Raynaud
Chaz Lanier
Koby Brea
Bogolijub Markovic1+ - Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 7:44am #1267810
NorrinRaddParticipantSpurs Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Ace Bailey
VJ Edgecombe
Jeremiah Fears
Tre Johnson
Noa Essengue
Jase Richardson
Derik Queen
Cedric Coward
Dame Sarr
Carter Bryant
Egor Demin
Khaman Maluach
Kasparas Jakucionis
Kon Knueppel
Rasheer Fleming
Asa Newell
Danny Wolf
Collin Murray-Boyles
Nolan Traore
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Labaron Philon
Noah Penda
Nique Clifford
Will Riley
Liam McNeeley
Boogie Fland
Ben Saraf
Sergio de Larrea
Joan Beringer
Tyrese Proctor
Kam Jones
Adou Thiero
Hansen Yang
Hunter Sallis
Rocco Zikarsky
Chaz Lanier
Johni Broome
Neoklis Avdalas
Hugo Gonzalez0 - Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 7:50am #1267811
NorrinRaddParticipantRockets Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
VJ Edgecombe
Ace Bailey
Derik Queen
Tre Johnson
Khaman Maluach
Jeremiah Fears
Jase Richardson
Kasparas Jakucionis
Thomas Sorber
Asa Newell
Danny Wolf
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Collin Murray-Boyles
Rasheer Fleming
Labaron Philon
Kon Knueppel
Egor Demin
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Cedric Coward
Nolan Traore
Boogie Fland
Johni Broome
Noah Penda
Sergio de Larrea
Ben Saraf
Nique Clifford
Liam McNeeley
Will Riley
Rocco Zikarsky
Joan Beringer
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Hansen Yang
Tyrese Proctor
Kam Jones
Hunter Sallis
Hugo Gonzalez
Neoklis Avdalas
Adou Thiero0 - Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 7:55am #1267812
NorrinRaddParticipantBlazers Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Ace Bailey
Tre Johnson
VJ Edgecombe
Derik Queen
Khaman Maluach
Jeremiah Fears
Noa Essengue
Jase Richardson
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Egor Demin
Kasparas Jakucionis
Asa Newell
Cedric Coward
Rasheer Fleming
Kon Knueppel
Danny Wolf
Collin Murray-Boyles
Thomas Sorber
Nique Clifford
Will Riley
Liam McNeeley
Labaron Philon
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Sergio de Larrea
Nolan Traore
Ben Saraf
Boogie Fland
Adou Thiero
Noah Penda
Johni Broome
Hugo Gonzalez
Joan Beringer
Rocco Zikarsky
Hansen Yang
Kam Jones
Neoklis Avdalas
Dink Pate0 - Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 8:33am #1267813
OhCanada-ParticipantI think weve been sleeping on Kasparas Jakucionis a bit after his injury/cold streak to end the season. This is what made me think hes being slept on…
I was on the Raptors board and I explained to someone that 93% of RJ Barrett’s 3 point shots are assisted. That peron said Toronto needs to trade for a player that can get their three’s unassisted or create their own shots. If you look through the NBA Doncic, Harden and Edwards 3 pointers are about 40% to 50% assisted, Steph and Kawhi are about 70% assisted, Brandon Ingram is 80% assisted.
So then I started looking through the draft and outside of Tre Johnson and Dylan Harper the next best guy would have to be Kasparas Jakucionis. Fears hasn’t proven he can shoot from range consistently. I don’t think creating contested three’s will ever be a huge part of Edgecombe’s game even if he develops into a 20-ppg player. But Kasparus did it all year and I think its being underrated.
Theres not many players who can do that even in the NBA. So even if Kasparas Jakucionis ends up being a third option and secondary ball handler the fact that he will be able to create his own shot is huge. He’s kind of like Jamaal Murray in a sense, that might actually be my comp for him.
1+- Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 8:38am #1267814
NorrinRaddParticipantmy comp is a lesser impact but taller Steve Nash type. I’m not sold on the defense. I might be sleeping on him.
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- Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 7:43pm #1267816
HitsterParticipantSteve Nash I always knew as such a primary ball carrier thinking of him merely from his shooting is quite hard.
Very interesting fact about so many of Steph’s 3’s being assisted. I always thought Steph’s shooting had helped to boost Draymond’s assists if anything or is Steph just so good at finding space and Draymond was able to get the ball to him.
Kasparas Jakucionis could go pretty much anywhere from about 6 to 14 in my view. I could tighten it up to maybe 8 to 12. But after Flagg, Harper, Ace, Vj and Tre I could see Kasparas as high as 6.
With the Raptors there is a part of me wanting them to end up with something like 3rd or 4th pick just to see what they do as Cooper and Dylan will be off the board by then. If Ace goes at 3 then VJ at 4 would be okay but would they reach for VJ at 3 or try to trade down as Ace would have suitors or even if they get 4th and they want Maluach to they do a deal so another team can get shot at Vj or Fears etc.
1+- Posted on: Tue, 04/22/2025 - 10:04pm #1267819
NorrinRaddParticipantI have Kasparas in the 11-18 range atm, with a reach factor of 6 and a fall factor of 23 to go the other way loosely… I’m probably a little lower than the consensus right now on Kasparas, but it’s all subject to change. And remember, Cam Whitmore should have been a top 10 pick and he fell to 20 not long ago. Heck, Joker wasn’t even in the first round! I like Fears and Richardson better, but I suppose if a team needs a specific jumbo guard that can dribble, pass and shoot – then it’s possible. Imo this draft has watered down a bit in depth, however the top 30 are still really good and maybe some in the top 45 depending on fit.
0 - Posted on: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 3:02am #1267821
OhCanada-ParticipantI agree but I think it starts at 4. I believe Maluach is the 3rd target for Toronto. I think they go.
Flagg
Harper
Maluach
Bailey, Johnson, Edgecombe not sure the order.At 4 things get interesting because Toronto desperately needs a player that can create their own shot, by which I mean being able to score contested jumpshots on the perimeter and Bailey and Johnson both provide that wheras Edgecombe has shown that is not currently a part of his game and probably never will be. As an example 90% of RJ Barrett’s 3 pointers are assisted and 6% of his shots are from the midrange yet he still manages to score 20 ppg. Its bully ball, finishing at the rim and in transition.
However Toronto also values defense and Edgecombe provides a unique element as a defensive playmaker from the guard position which is rare. Bailey has also shown to have huge defensive upside when he’s dialed in. Johnson has the length and size to be an impact on that end but his intangibles are terrible so just like Edgecombe scoring on contested jumpshots you have to assume it may never be a part of his game. Bailey probably checks the most boxes but Toronto needs a guard instead of another 6’8, 7’0+ wingspan forward.
Then at 7 and beyond who knows what these guys would do. I feel like they trade out of that position. Although they probably have something up their sleeve. Maybe its Dame Sarr or Sergio De Larrea, maybe they value Kasparus shot creation, BPA with Queen. I got not clue.
But I do think they will be dangling Grady Dick and Utah is a perfect landing spot for him. He would probably score 20-ppg on Utah next season if they just let him be part of their offenses hub.
1+- Posted on: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 3:55am #1267823
NorrinRaddParticipantI was going back and forth on who to be the 3rd/4th pick… VJ and Maluach are strangely interchangeable there to me… if we were in the war room, you’d easily convince me to take Maluach 3rd. Hopefully, if they don’t get a top 2 pick, maybe they pick top 10 somewhere and still draft him or even trade back and get him with more capital…
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- Posted on: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:54am #1267820
HitsterParticipantKawhi was a consensus top 8 in his draft year but fell to 15 I think. Giannis was mid first round, Gobert late first round, Play off Jimmy was 30th pick too.
I’d have Fears and Kasparas pretty equal with Richardson a bit behind them.
The second round still looks good with the vast majority of super seniors having to declare. Just looking at 31 to 45 on this site’s last mock there are easily half a dozen guys I have or could happily bick at 21 to 30 and thats not taking a flyer on Rocco or Yang.
1+ - Posted on: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 9:06am #1267830
NorrinRaddParticipantMavericks Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Ace Bailey
Tre Johnson
VJ Edgecombe
Jeremiah Fears
Derik Queen
Jase Richardson
Kasparas Jakucionis
Khaman Maluach
Noa Essengue
Egor Demin
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Cedric Coward
Kon Knueppel
Asa Newell
Thomas Sorber
Rasheer Fleming
Danny Wolf
Labaron Philon
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Collin Murray-Boyles
Liam McNeeley
Nique Clifford
Will Riley
Boogie Fland
Nolan Traore
Adou Thiero
Noah Penda
Johni Broome
Sergio de Larrea
Ben Saraf
Rocco Zikarsky
Hugo Gonzalez
Hunter Sallis
Kam Jones
Joan Beringer
Hansen Yang
Neoklis Avdalas0 - Posted on: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 9:12am #1267831
NorrinRaddParticipantBulls Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Tre Johnson
VJ Edgecombe
Ace Bailey
Derik Queen
Khaman Maluach
Jeremiah Fears
Jase Richardson
Cedric Coward
Kon Knueppel
Kasparas Jakucionis
Egor Demin
Thomas Sorber
Asa Newell
Noa Essengue
Nique Clifford
Will Riley
Liam McNeeley
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Danny Wolf
Collin Murray-Boyles
Rasheer Fleming
Labaron Philon
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Sergio de Larrea
Ben Saraf
Boogie Fland
Johni Broome
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Hansen Yang
Rocco Zikarsky
Hugo Gonzalez
Nolan Traore
Joan Beringer
Neoklis Avdalas
Hunter Sallis
Kam Jones
Tyrese Proctor
Adou Thiero0 - Posted on: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 9:18am #1267832
NorrinRaddParticipantHawks Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Ace Bailey
Dylan Harper
Tre Johnson
Khaman Maluach
VJ Edgecombe
Derik Queen
Thomas Sorber
Cedric Coward
Asa Newell
Kon Knueppel
Rasheer Fleming
Danny Wolf
Noa Essengue
Egor Demin
Kasparas Jakucionis
Nique Clifford
Will Riley
Liam McNeeley
Collin Murray-Boyles
Jeremiah Fears
Sergio de Larrea
Jase Richardson
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Ben Saraf
Johni Broome
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Hugo Gonzalez
Hansen Yang
Rocco Zikarsky
Joan Beringer
Neoklis Avdalas
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Labaron Philon
Noah Penda
Nolan Traore
Adou Thiero
Boogie Fland
Dink Pate0 - Posted on: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 9:23am #1267833
NorrinRaddParticipantThunder Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Ace Bailey
VJ Edgecombe
Tre Johnson
Jeremiah Fears
Derik Queen
Khaman Maluach
Noa Essengue
Jase Richardson
Cedric Coward
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Kasparas Jakucionis
Egor Demin
Kon Knueppel
Danny Wolf
Asa Newell
Rasheer Fleming
Collin Murray-Boyles
Nique Ciifford
Will Riley
Labaron Philon
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Liam McNeeley
Sergio de Larrea
Noah Penda
Adou Thiero
Ben Saraf
Nolan Traore
Johni Broome
Boogie Fland
Hansen Yang
Rocco Zikarsky
Neoklis Avdalas
Hugo Gonzalez
Joan Beringer
Michael Ruzic
Johann Grunloh
Bogolijub Markovic0 - Posted on: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 9:29am #1267834
NorrinRaddParticipantMagic Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Khaman Maluach
Ace Bailey
Jeremiah Fears
Tre Johnson
VJ Edgecombe
Jase Richardson
Derik Queen
Kasparas Jakucionis
Rasheer Fleming
Thomas Sorber
Kon Knueppel
Cedric Coward
Egor Demin
Nique Clifford
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Liam McNeeley
Noa Essengue
Boogie Fland
Sergio de Larrea
Will Riley
Collin Murray-Boyles
Asa Newell
Danny Wolf
Labaron Philon
Dame Sarr
Carter Bryant
Johni Broome
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Rocco Zikarsky
Joan Beringer
Ben Saraf
Hugo Gonzalez
Hansen Yang
Noah Penda
Nolan Traore
Neoklis Avdalas
Bogolijub Markovic
Johann Grunloh1+ - Posted on: Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:15am #1267847
NorrinRaddParticipantT’Wolves Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Ace Bailey
Tre Johnson
Jeremiah Fears
Derik Queen
VJ Edgecombe
Kasparas Jakucionis
Noa Essengue
Khaman Maluach
Jase Richardson
Cedric Coward
Kon Knueppel
Carter Bryant
Egor Demin
Dame Sarr
Nique Clifford
Will Riley
Liam McNeeley
Rasheer Fleming
Danny Wolf
Asa Newell
Collin Murray-Boyles
Thomas Sorber
Sergio de Larrea
Labaron Philon
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Ben Saraf
Adou Thiero
Noah Penda
Neoklis Avdalas
Hugo Gonzalez
Nolan Traore
Boogie Fland
Dink Pate
Koby Brea
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Hansen Yang
Joan Beringer
Rocco Zikarsky0 - Posted on: Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:23am #1267848
NorrinRaddParticipantHeat Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Ace Bailey
Jeremiah Fears
Tre Johnson
VJ Edgecombe
Jase Richardson
Noa Essengue
Kasparas Jakucionis
Egor Demin
Derik Queen
Cedric Coward
Asa Newell
Rasheer Fleming
Collin Murray-Boyles
Kon Knueppel
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Danny Wolf
Khaman Maluach
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Labaron Philon
Nique Clifford
Liam McNeeley
Boogie Fland
Thomas Sorber
Nolan Traore
Will Riley
Tyrese Proctor
Hunter Sallis
Kam Jones
Sergio de Larrea
Ben Saraf
Chaz Lanier
Koby Brea
Johni Broome
Noah Penda
Adou Thiero
Neoklis Avdalas
Hugo Gonzalez0 - Posted on: Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:29am #1267849
NorrinRaddParticipantPacers Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Ace Bailey
Dylan Harper
Khaman Maluach
VJ Edgecombe
Tre Johnson
Noa Essengue
Derik Queen
Jeremiah Fears
Jase Richardson
Thomas Sorber
Asa Newell
Rasheer Fleming
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Kasparas Jakucionis
Danny Wolf
Cedric Coward
Egor Demin
Kon Knueppel
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Nique Clifford
Liam McNeeley
Collin Murray-Boyles
Will Riley
Johni Broome
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Joan Beringer
Rocco Zikarsky
Hansen Yang
Sergio de Larrea
Noah Penda
Ben Saraf
Adou Thiero
Hugo Gonzalez
Labaron Philon
Koby Brea
Neoklis Avdalas
Chaz Lanier
Maxime Raynaud0 - Posted on: Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:35am #1267850
NorrinRaddParticipantCeltics Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Ace Bailey
Tre Johnson
VJ Edgecombe
Khaman Maluach
Derik Queen
Noa Essengue
Asa Newell
Thomas Sorber
Danny Wolf
Jeremiah Fears
Jase Richardson
Cedric Coward
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Kon Knueppel
Rasheer Fleming
Kasparas Jakucionis
Egor Demin
Collin Murray-Boyles
Johni Broome
Sergio de Larrea
Noah Penda
Ben Saraf
Nolan Traore
Rocco Zikarsky
Joan Beringer
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Nique Clifford
Liam McNeeley
Will Riley
Neoklis Avdalas
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Labaron Philon
Hansen Yang
Adou Thiero
Bogolijub Markovic
Boogie Fland
Johann Grunloh0 - Posted on: Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:40am #1267851
NorrinRaddParticipantSuns Top 40 Big Board
Cooper Flagg
Dylan Harper
Ace Bailey
Derik Queen
Tre Johnson
Jeremiah Fears
VJ Edgecombe
Khaman Maluach
Jase Richardson
Noa Essengue
Cedric Coward
Kasparas Jakucionis
Carter Bryant
Dame Sarr
Kon Knueppel
Thomas Sorber
Egor Demin
Rasheer Fleming
Asa Newell
Collin Murray-Boyles
Danny Wolf
Walter Clayton, Jr.
Labaron Philon
Johni Broome
Boogie Fland
Nolan Traore
Nique Clifford
Will Riley
Liam McNeeley
Joan Beringer
Kam Jones
Hunter Sallis
Sergio de Larrea
Ben Saraf
Rocco Zikarsky
Adou Thiero
Noah Penda
Hansen Yang
Tyrese Proctor
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