Jayson Tatum’s Emergence and How this is Just the Beginning

In recent weeks, Jayson Tatum has been on a tear. He has been one of the most impressive players in the NBA recently and I will be the first to admit that I did not see this coming. Before the start of the NBA season, BS Scouting listed our top 22 players under the age …

What to Make of the Warriors and Timberwolves After the Trade Deadline

Golden State Warriors: Received- Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves 2021 1st round pick (top 3 protected), Timberwolves 2021 second round pick Analysis:  Now it almost felt inevitable that D’Angelo Russell was not the long term plan and would be used as a trade piece to compliment the stars they have in place (Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and …

Aaron Nesmith Scouting Report

Team: Vanderbilt Position: SF/PF Class: Sophomore Age: 20 (Turns 21 in October 2020) Height: 6’6 Weight: 213 Wingspan: 6’10 Aaron Nesmith recently suffered a stress fracture in his foot and is expected to be out for the rest of this college season. Strengths: Aaron Nesmith has the size to be an NBA small forward with …

BS Scouting’s 2020 NBA All-Star Teams:

We as BS writers decided to collaborate and form our own All-Star teams. We are making this based on what we see and decide what we believe the team’s should be, not what we think the teams will be. West: Starters: G: Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks) PPG: 29.1  RPG: 9.6 APG: 9.0 GP: 40 Luka …

Nico Mannion Scouting Report

Team: Arizona Position: PG Class: Freshmen Age: 18 (birthday - 3/17/01) Height: 6’3 Weight: 190 lbs Strengths: Nico Mannion is very good at controlling the pace of the game. He has a good understanding of when to speed the game up, and when to slow the game down. This is a great, underrated trait for …

Anthony Edwards Scouting Report

Team: Georgia Position: SG/SF Class: Freshmen Age: 18 Height: 6’5 Weight: 225  Wingspan: 7’0 Strengths: Anthony Edwards has great size for a college guard as he is 6’5 and built. Edwards uses this to his advantage by posting up smaller guards. He is great when driving to the rim, whether it's in transition or the …

Dallas Mavericks: More Complete Than You Think

The Mavericks have been one of the more surprising teams to start the year as they are 20-10 which is good enough to be the 5th seed in the Western Conference. While Luka Doncic has been an MVP candidate to start the year, the team’s supporting cast has been very good as well. Loaded Backcourt: …

Vernon Carey Jr. Scouting Report

Team: Duke Position: Center Class: Freshmen Age: 18 Height: 6’10 Weight: 270  Strengths: Once Duke started playing through Vernon Carey, their offense has been much more productive. Carey is so powerful on the block. He is always strong with the ball, uses his body to create space, and has great touch with his left hand. …

Spurs: Time to Start the Youth Movement

The Spurs have gotten off to a slower start than they probably anticipated at 9-14. It is not impossible to turn things around and become a playoff team but the real question is; what is their plan? Let's say they do make the playoffs but what happens then? They certainly aren’t winning a championship. DeMar …

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Scouting Report

Team: Villanova Class: Freshman Height: 6’9 Weight: 231 lbs. Wingspan: 6’9 Strengths: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is a high-quality college player. He has an impressive IQ for someone who recently turned 19 years old. Offensively, he can be used in a variety of ways. He can be effective rolling to the basket, on the block, and can …