Trust The Process. Temple University. Mainly basketball thoughts.
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Na'Jai Hines: 20 points in 20 minutes vs Ohio State.
Really encouraging signs from a sophomore with loads of potential. He's also the best player in the entire country in projected block rate.
The second half from Najai Hines vs Ohio State is why he’s deserves top 10 consideration this NBA draft. He completely changed the trajectory of game for UConn by getting to the line at will. There’s simply not many bigs in the league with his combination of skills.
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Labaron Philon and Anfernee Simons plus some second round picks for Jalen Smith makes a lot sense to me from both the Sixers and Bulls perspective. Jalen Smith would solve the Sixers backup center issues. The Bulls would get Philon a lottery level talent for an expiring player.
Illinois Ethan Brown is someone I’m intrigued by as a potential NBA guy. Wasn’t a super high recruit but seeing the success Illinois has had in developing players. A 6’4 movement shooter that rebounds and doesn’t turn the ball over that skill set would be additive to any context.
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Colben Landrews NBA draft stock should rise without Nik Khamenia. I think he’s going to guard multiple positions in the league due to his frame and athleticism. He profiles as a legit 3 and D wing but will offer more than that because of his rebounding and feel for the game.
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How many players would you rather have than Dylan Harper for the next 10 years is an interesting question. I think the answer is definitely less than 10 and you could tell me it’s only 4.
2025 Lottery Picks: RAPM Impact (2-Yr Model)
1️⃣Flagg +0.8 📈
2️⃣Harper +4.6 👀
3️⃣VJ +1.5
4️⃣Kon +2.7 💪🏼
5️⃣Ace -3.1
6️⃣Johnson -0.9
7️⃣Fears -2.7
8️⃣Demin 0.0
9️⃣CMB +0.8
🔟Maluach -1.0
11 Coward +2.2 💪🏼
12 Essengue -1.3
13 Queen -2.6
14 Bryant -0.2
(Stats per nbarapm @databallr)
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Quentin Coleman is the perfect guard for the possession maxing era of the NBA. His ability to crash the offensive glass as a guard is unique. While still being able to do normal guard things. I think he absolutely has a top five pick case in this draft.
The thought of the Clippers pick in 2028 landing in the top 2 and missing a chance to pair one of Nikola Kusturica or Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje with Maxey and VJ is crushing.
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Tommy Gress retweeted
If Ivan actually shoots 3s this year (unclear), then he is a top 10 talent.
Every time I watch Jeremy Fears and look more into his statistical profile. I think he should be a first round pick. He’ll be a player nobody wants to see on the 2nd half of a back to back due to the physical intensity he brings every game. He’ll contribute to winning basketball.
Tyran Stokes performance against Kentucky is why he should be in his own tier for the 2027 NBA draft. His ability to handle the ball as a wing and make passing reads is not normal for someone his size. While having elite defensive versatility I think he'll be a able to guard 1-4.
Jordan Smiths game against Virginia showed what is unique about him as a potential top 3 pick. I think the defense is sensational he's a special athlete with great instincts on and off the ball with a + wingspan. There is a real chance he's a top tier guard defender in the NBA.
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Tommy Gress retweeted
more lottery caliber flashes from davis fogle against new mexico state, popping as a drive creator, pick and roll passer and outside shooter
fogle took 40 total threes as a freshman, has already attempted 11 through two games as a sophomore. up from 4.5 -> 9.3 3pa/100 for now
Tommy Gress retweeted
In a league where his athleticism deficit is even more pronounced, Keaton Wagler is still solving the math problem
He’s managed to cobble up 69th %tile TS positionally, despite being the NBA’s single worst 2P scorer (by over 6%), solely from maximizing extra points opportunities
Keaton Wagler being this efficient so far makes me extremely bullish on him hitting his star-end outcomes. Him grading out as the best rookie per EPM through the first 9 games with less opportunity than some rookies is a great sign for the Clippers organization and their future.
Houston's JoJo Tugler is someone I'm super intrigued by as an NBA draft prospect. His defensive playmaking is elite and I have no questions about him being an impactful defender at the next level. There are simply not many guys in the league that can protect the rim and switch.
My biggest takeaway from the Virginia Arkansas game is Chance Mallory will be a winning NBA player for a while. Whether the higher end outcomes happen or not which I think are there. His ability to impact the game in a variety of ways is rare for a point guard. 6 assists to 1 TO.
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