Deni Avdija Scouting Report

Team: Maccabi Tel Aviv Position: SF Age: 19  Height: 6’9 Weight: 219 Wingspan: 6’10.5 Strengths: The first thing that separates Avdija from most forwards is his ability to play-make. He just finds ways to get the ball to his target whether it’s a lob, bounce, skip, or whip pass around a defender. Deni has the …

Cole Anthony Scouting Report

Team: North Carolina Position: SG/PG Class: Freshman Age: 19 (Turns 20 in May 2020) Height: 6’3 Weight: 190 lbs Strengths: It’s evident he’s very talented. His handles are one of his bigger strengths and he knows how to keep his dribble alive. He is comfortable using either hand and can break his man down. He …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Kelly Oubre Jr. Scouting Report

Team: Phoenix Suns Height: 6’7 Weight: 203 lbs. Wingspan: 7’3 Strengths: Kelly Oubre is incredibly athletic as a small forward. He has a quick first step and long strides that allow him to attack off the catch. Once he does meet the rim, he can finish with either hand whether it is below or above …