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The 11 Pillars: My Draft Scouting Philosophy
I felt like now was a good time to put pen to paper and formally document my philosophy (or methodology) when scouting / evaluating NBA draft prospects. Here goes… Film vs Stats I think some of the debates on Draft Twitter about film vs stats are pretty silly. It really shouldn’t be an either/or thing. …
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The Note Hub: Unfriendly Contexts and Toppin’s Offensive Explosion
Hi, everyone. Today, I’ll be making a comprehensive case on why the NBA All-Star should be abolished and replaced by a final stage of the NBA Cup in a way that would be similar to the European Cup competitions that took place last week. I’m kidding, of course, as I won’t be making any case…
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Shooting Projection 101
One mistake I think a lot of folks are making when it comes to NBA draft discourse is looking for shortcuts. Shortcuts are great when you’re driving in a car. They’re not so good when you’re scouting NBA draft prospects. Lately, it’s become a trend for people to use free throw percentage (FT%) as a…
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From Dallas to Downtown: Luka’s Show Time
The NBA, despite the decline in ratings, always finds a way to draw fans back in and get them to say, “this league”. Pandomnium struck NBA Twitter when the Shams Charania tweet hit: Even Shams, on a recent episode of Get Up, said he thought his phone was hacked when he received the text with…
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The Note Hub: Kon’s Athleticism, Bidunga’s Emergence
What a crazy week of basketball it was. From the annual NBA All-Star snub conversation to Jon Calipari’s triumphant return to Rupp Arena. But then, all of a sudden, it all felt almost meaningless as Luka Doncic was dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers in what I can only describe as the most shocking sporting…
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The Unexpected Coaching Pipeline of Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University (UVU) has achieved remarkable success in a relatively short period of time since its transition to Division I basketball. To truly appreciate how far the program has come, it’s essential to look back at its history and understand the challenges and milestones that have shaped its current stature. UVU’s basketball journey began…
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Girls, Alcohol, and Hoops: The Dennis Rodman Story
Life for an NBA player can be glitzy and glamorous, especially if they are at the top of their game. Some players get so much notoriety that it can lead them down a path of destruction. I personally don’t know any NBA players who are friends of mine or whom I can give a firsthand…
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Don’t Sleep on Malique Ewin
IntroductionOne of the most fun parts of scouting NBA draft prospects for me is how unpredictable it can be. Every year, there’s at least 1 or 2 guys who somewhat come out of nowhere to become legit draft prospects and possibly even lottery picks. Early on during their pre-draft season, barely anybody knew about Dalton…
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The Note Hub: Ian Jackson, Otega Oweh Grab Attention
We’re heading towards latter parts of January, so it means that the NBA draft is now just 6 months away. The NBA regular season is halfway done now, college basketball is now approaching the second part of the season as well. We saw some fantastic games last week, with Gonzaga getting knocked out twice in…
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Prospect Evaluation – Ian Jackson
Listen to KD – he knows ball: As proof, here’s Kyrie Irving with the game-winning shot to win the 2016 NBA Finals: Now, here’s Ian Jackson making plays like that: I know what you’re thinking – those shots by Jackson were impressive, but can he make them when the pressure is on and the lights…
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