33 G-Tahaad Pettiford-Auburn 5/15/2025
SCOUTING REPORT BY J. Kyle Mann
What a luxury it must be for Bruce Pearl to have arguably the most talented off-the-dribble creator in the program’s recent history come in at the first TV timeout and roast what’s left of the the other team’s first unit. That’s when Pettiford is at his best—unleashed and audacious. But to get the most out of that archetype, you have to be willing to take the bad with the good.
Pettiford keeps defenders in hell with his wiiiiide crossovers and head and shoulder hesitations, followed by varied long- and short-step patterns in the midrange. Once he has the defense where he wants it, Pettiford is an imaginative scorer from all three levels. He’s been an effective dribble pull-up shooter from 3 (36.2 percent on 127 attempts), he’s ambidextrous and has great touch in the midrange, and while skinny, he has shown an ability to contort, contract, and expand in traffic to get the finishing angle that he needs.
Bendy, wiry guards at this size are undoubtedly a big risk—they more or less need to be superhero-level ball handlers, shooters, and passers, not to mention special processors of the floor, to survive in the NBA. Pettiford has given plenty of glimpses of the first three, but he still has a lot to prove as a full-time steerer of an offense. He may also always be a target for switches on defense. For every Darius Garland, Trae Young, or Tyrese Maxey success story, there’s a Kira Lewis or a Nick Smith Jr. who struggles to break through and stay through.
There is a world where Pettiford returns to school for another year, but it’s difficult to know what kind of sophomore campaign would vault him into the lottery. Visible growth defending the ball? Proof that he can impact the game in the flow of a scheme and not just in the flow of his own dribble? A better feel for time and situation to balance out that fearlessness? It’s just as likely that an established team will forecast that growth and offer him a promise to keep him in this class so that they can snag him now.
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Guru wrote:33 G-Tahaad Pettiford-Auburn 5/15/2025
SCOUTING REPORT BY J. Kyle Mann
What a luxury it must be for Bruce Pearl to have arguably the most talented off-the-dribble creator in the program’s recent history come in at the first TV timeout and roast what’s left of the the other team’s first unit. That’s when Pettiford is at his best—unleashed and audacious. But to get the most out of that archetype, you have to be willing to take the bad with the good.
Pettiford keeps defenders in hell with his wiiiiide crossovers and head and shoulder hesitations, followed by varied long- and short-step patterns in the midrange. Once he has the defense where he wants it, Pettiford is an imaginative scorer from all three levels. He’s been an effective dribble pull-up shooter from 3 (36.2 percent on 127 attempts), he’s ambidextrous and has great touch in the midrange, and while skinny, he has shown an ability to contort, contract, and expand in traffic to get the finishing angle that he needs.
Bendy, wiry guards at this size are undoubtedly a big risk—they more or less need to be superhero-level ball handlers, shooters, and passers, not to mention special processors of the floor, to survive in the NBA. Pettiford has given plenty of glimpses of the first three, but he still has a lot to prove as a full-time steerer of an offense. He may also always be a target for switches on defense. For every Darius Garland, Trae Young, or Tyrese Maxey success story, there’s a Kira Lewis or a Nick Smith Jr. who struggles to break through and stay through.
There is a world where Pettiford returns to school for another year, but it’s difficult to know what kind of sophomore campaign would vault him into the lottery. Visible growth defending the ball? Proof that he can impact the game in the flow of a scheme and not just in the flow of his own dribble? A better feel for time and situation to balance out that fearlessness? It’s just as likely that an established team will forecast that growth and offer him a promise to keep him in this class so that they can snag him now.
He's a guy who caught my eye during the tournament. He looked like the 2nd best player on Auburn. Definitely someone I'd consider with our 2nd rounder or if we got a high second round pick.
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G-Miles Byrd-SD State 5/16/2025
SCOUTING REPORT BY J. Kyle Mann
Analytics are not the be-all and end-all when it comes to evaluating players, but there are sometimes numbers in a player’s statistical profile so unusual that one is forced to stop and acknowledge that something is going on. Here’s one of them: Since the 2007-08 season, Byrd is one of 13 players who have posted steal and block percentages over 4 percent and an assist percentage over 15. It wouldn’t be right to say that Byrd gets his hands in the cookie jar—because that would imply his hands ever left the cookie jar. Byrd is one of the most prolific disruptors we’ve seen in college basketball since Matisse Thybulle or Gary Payton II. The key variable is how different he could be from those players on offense.
Although he’s not pogo-stick bouncy, Byrd passes the optics test for NBA athleticism—particularly in the areas of size, gait, and feel. He can make an athletic play in traffic, and he’s got an excellent feel for how to vary speeds and time his cuts. When the offense is in rhythm, you can really see how quickly his mind and creativity work to bolster an offense.
That rhythm dependency extends to his shooting. Over his two full seasons at San Diego State (after redshirting his first year), Byrd’s been a member of another bizarre club of players—those who shoot the ball significantly better when guarded (38.1 percent on 84 attempts this season) as opposed to unguarded (25 percent on 52 attempts). This might be partly a focus thing and partly a movement thing—open shots force players to think about themselves, whereas contested looks put the focus on the defense and cause the muscle memory to kick in. Also, it’s important to note that the Aztecs, for all of their trademark grit, weren’t exactly the 2018 Warriors when it came to offensive flow this past season. There’s reasonable optimism that he might look different in a more liberated style.
All in all, Byrd is like a basketball version of an oddly flavored aperitif: Some will blanch at his odd game, assuming he’s a scorer but getting notes of a more defensive-leaning wing; others will appreciate the uniqueness and see what he could be with the right pairing.
SCOUTING REPORT BY J. Kyle Mann
Analytics are not the be-all and end-all when it comes to evaluating players, but there are sometimes numbers in a player’s statistical profile so unusual that one is forced to stop and acknowledge that something is going on. Here’s one of them: Since the 2007-08 season, Byrd is one of 13 players who have posted steal and block percentages over 4 percent and an assist percentage over 15. It wouldn’t be right to say that Byrd gets his hands in the cookie jar—because that would imply his hands ever left the cookie jar. Byrd is one of the most prolific disruptors we’ve seen in college basketball since Matisse Thybulle or Gary Payton II. The key variable is how different he could be from those players on offense.
Although he’s not pogo-stick bouncy, Byrd passes the optics test for NBA athleticism—particularly in the areas of size, gait, and feel. He can make an athletic play in traffic, and he’s got an excellent feel for how to vary speeds and time his cuts. When the offense is in rhythm, you can really see how quickly his mind and creativity work to bolster an offense.
That rhythm dependency extends to his shooting. Over his two full seasons at San Diego State (after redshirting his first year), Byrd’s been a member of another bizarre club of players—those who shoot the ball significantly better when guarded (38.1 percent on 84 attempts this season) as opposed to unguarded (25 percent on 52 attempts). This might be partly a focus thing and partly a movement thing—open shots force players to think about themselves, whereas contested looks put the focus on the defense and cause the muscle memory to kick in. Also, it’s important to note that the Aztecs, for all of their trademark grit, weren’t exactly the 2018 Warriors when it came to offensive flow this past season. There’s reasonable optimism that he might look different in a more liberated style.
All in all, Byrd is like a basketball version of an oddly flavored aperitif: Some will blanch at his odd game, assuming he’s a scorer but getting notes of a more defensive-leaning wing; others will appreciate the uniqueness and see what he could be with the right pairing.
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35 C-Hansen Yang-China 5/17/2025
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Hansen Yang, C, Qingdao
Height: 7-1 • Weight: 250 • Age: 19
Summary: Yang is a massive Chinese 7-footer who scores with old-school craft, passes well, and cleans the glass. But how much his slow feet and lack of shooting range can be improved will determine whether he can stick in the pros.
Comparisons: Nikola Vucevic
Strengths
Post scoring: Yang has a deep bag in the post with smooth footwork, primary moves, and the feel to make counters. When he establishes deep post positioning he’s hard to stop inside. This knack for scoring near the rim also translates to hitting layups off cuts and rolls.
Passing: Great passing vision for a big man. He makes quick decisions and generally delivers accurate passes. His Chinese team would even run offense through him. He could offer value playmaking out of handoffs.
Interior defense: He was an excellent rim protector and rebounder in China, using his massive frame to deter opponents and vacuum boards. He’ll need to prove it can translate to NBA competition without falling into foul trouble, but the ability is there.
Concerns
Perimeter defense: Hasn’t shown the ability to comfortably switch, even playing in China. He lacks the foot speed to do much more than play drop coverage.
Interior defense: Not an elite shot-blocker despite his size due to a lack of great length or leaping ability. Plus, he needs to get quicker moving in tight spaces to react to fast-moving NBA athletes attacking the rim.
Shooting: He made only 28% of his 3s, 29.2% of his 2-point jumpers, and 66.8% of his free throws. There’s not much evidence he’ll be able to shoot effectively.
Mindset: He played in the CBA. The speed and athleticism of the NBA is just on a dramatically different level that will test him in ways he never has been before. This matters purely for experience reasons, but also because he too often didn’t impose his will despite his physical advantages even at that level. The NBA will be an even greater challenge.
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Hansen Yang, C, Qingdao
Height: 7-1 • Weight: 250 • Age: 19
Summary: Yang is a massive Chinese 7-footer who scores with old-school craft, passes well, and cleans the glass. But how much his slow feet and lack of shooting range can be improved will determine whether he can stick in the pros.
Comparisons: Nikola Vucevic
Strengths
Post scoring: Yang has a deep bag in the post with smooth footwork, primary moves, and the feel to make counters. When he establishes deep post positioning he’s hard to stop inside. This knack for scoring near the rim also translates to hitting layups off cuts and rolls.
Passing: Great passing vision for a big man. He makes quick decisions and generally delivers accurate passes. His Chinese team would even run offense through him. He could offer value playmaking out of handoffs.
Interior defense: He was an excellent rim protector and rebounder in China, using his massive frame to deter opponents and vacuum boards. He’ll need to prove it can translate to NBA competition without falling into foul trouble, but the ability is there.
Concerns
Perimeter defense: Hasn’t shown the ability to comfortably switch, even playing in China. He lacks the foot speed to do much more than play drop coverage.
Interior defense: Not an elite shot-blocker despite his size due to a lack of great length or leaping ability. Plus, he needs to get quicker moving in tight spaces to react to fast-moving NBA athletes attacking the rim.
Shooting: He made only 28% of his 3s, 29.2% of his 2-point jumpers, and 66.8% of his free throws. There’s not much evidence he’ll be able to shoot effectively.
Mindset: He played in the CBA. The speed and athleticism of the NBA is just on a dramatically different level that will test him in ways he never has been before. This matters purely for experience reasons, but also because he too often didn’t impose his will despite his physical advantages even at that level. The NBA will be an even greater challenge.
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Guru wrote:33 G-Tahaad Pettiford-Auburn 5/15/2025
SCOUTING REPORT BY J. Kyle Mann
What a luxury it must be for Bruce Pearl to have arguably the most talented off-the-dribble creator in the program’s recent history come in at the first TV timeout and roast what’s left of the the other team’s first unit. That’s when Pettiford is at his best—unleashed and audacious. But to get the most out of that archetype, you have to be willing to take the bad with the good.
Pettiford keeps defenders in hell with his wiiiiide crossovers and head and shoulder hesitations, followed by varied long- and short-step patterns in the midrange. Once he has the defense where he wants it, Pettiford is an imaginative scorer from all three levels. He’s been an effective dribble pull-up shooter from 3 (36.2 percent on 127 attempts), he’s ambidextrous and has great touch in the midrange, and while skinny, he has shown an ability to contort, contract, and expand in traffic to get the finishing angle that he needs.
Bendy, wiry guards at this size are undoubtedly a big risk—they more or less need to be superhero-level ball handlers, shooters, and passers, not to mention special processors of the floor, to survive in the NBA. Pettiford has given plenty of glimpses of the first three, but he still has a lot to prove as a full-time steerer of an offense. He may also always be a target for switches on defense. For every Darius Garland, Trae Young, or Tyrese Maxey success story, there’s a Kira Lewis or a Nick Smith Jr. who struggles to break through and stay through.
There is a world where Pettiford returns to school for another year, but it’s difficult to know what kind of sophomore campaign would vault him into the lottery. Visible growth defending the ball? Proof that he can impact the game in the flow of a scheme and not just in the flow of his own dribble? A better feel for time and situation to balance out that fearlessness? It’s just as likely that an established team will forecast that growth and offer him a promise to keep him in this class so that they can snag him now.Spoiler:
I'm getting young Jeff Teague vibes. Another year and he's probably a lottery lock, but with this showing I'd be shocked if he returned to school.
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C-Ryan Kalkbrenner-Creighton
Ryan Kalkbrenner, C, Creighton
Height: 7-1 • Weight: 270 • Class: Senior • Age: 23
Summary: Kalkbrenner is a throwback 7-footer who owns the paint, swatting shots with his giant wingspan and dunking everything in sight. It’s a bit strange he isn’t a better rebounder. But as a super senior, he’s also developed some sneaky passing and shooting skills that hint at higher upside.
Comparisons: Jakob Poeltl, Walker Kessler
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2024 - 2025 season
19.4
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Reb
1.6
Ast
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Blk
34
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Strengths
Interior scoring: An ultra-reliable finisher around the basket who thrives on lobs, putbacks, and drop-offs. He has magnets for hands with the way he catches every pass in his area and, as a massive target with an explosive vertical, is a constant threat to dunk the ball. Plus, with his years of experience, he’ll enter the NBA with a veteran’s feel for setting strong screens.
Connective passing: He can make basic kickout passes out of the short roll, he can laser passes to shooters, and he’s not afraid to make a bounce pass into traffic. He doesn’t necessarily project as a playmaking hub, but he’s not a liability if he needs to make a pass.
Shooting upside: He’s a low-volume 3-point shooter who takes a while to unfold his long limbs to shoot. But he does shoot, and made just over 30% of his 3s at Creighton. With soft touch on hook shots near the rim, and a near-70% mark from the line, maybe in time he could develop a solid standstill jumper.
Rim protection: Kalkbrenner was one of the best shot-blockers in college basketball. He used his massive 7-foot-5 wingspan to contest everything around the paint, showing both the fundamentals and the awareness to be a great drop defender. He’s attentive as an off-ball defender, too, showing a consistent ability to make drivers regret entering the paint. And he does it all without fouling.
Concerns
Shot creation: He’s largely dependent on teammates to set him up. He lacks an advanced post game and the handle to face up and create his own shot.
Rebounding: For such a great defender, he’s always underwhelmed as a rebounder. He averaged 7.6 rebounds per game as a starter at Creighton.
Mobility: He’s not a switchable defender. Quick guards exploit him in space.
For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.
Ryan Kalkbrenner, C, Creighton
Height: 7-1 • Weight: 270 • Class: Senior • Age: 23
Summary: Kalkbrenner is a throwback 7-footer who owns the paint, swatting shots with his giant wingspan and dunking everything in sight. It’s a bit strange he isn’t a better rebounder. But as a super senior, he’s also developed some sneaky passing and shooting skills that hint at higher upside.
Comparisons: Jakob Poeltl, Walker Kessler
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2024 - 2025 season
19.4
Pts
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Reb
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Ast
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Blk
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Strengths
Interior scoring: An ultra-reliable finisher around the basket who thrives on lobs, putbacks, and drop-offs. He has magnets for hands with the way he catches every pass in his area and, as a massive target with an explosive vertical, is a constant threat to dunk the ball. Plus, with his years of experience, he’ll enter the NBA with a veteran’s feel for setting strong screens.
Connective passing: He can make basic kickout passes out of the short roll, he can laser passes to shooters, and he’s not afraid to make a bounce pass into traffic. He doesn’t necessarily project as a playmaking hub, but he’s not a liability if he needs to make a pass.
Shooting upside: He’s a low-volume 3-point shooter who takes a while to unfold his long limbs to shoot. But he does shoot, and made just over 30% of his 3s at Creighton. With soft touch on hook shots near the rim, and a near-70% mark from the line, maybe in time he could develop a solid standstill jumper.
Rim protection: Kalkbrenner was one of the best shot-blockers in college basketball. He used his massive 7-foot-5 wingspan to contest everything around the paint, showing both the fundamentals and the awareness to be a great drop defender. He’s attentive as an off-ball defender, too, showing a consistent ability to make drivers regret entering the paint. And he does it all without fouling.
Concerns
Shot creation: He’s largely dependent on teammates to set him up. He lacks an advanced post game and the handle to face up and create his own shot.
Rebounding: For such a great defender, he’s always underwhelmed as a rebounder. He averaged 7.6 rebounds per game as a starter at Creighton.
Mobility: He’s not a switchable defender. Quick guards exploit him in space.
For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.
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Alex Condon-Florida
Alex Condon, F/C, Florida
Height: 6-11 • Weight: 230 • Class: Sophomore • Age: 20
Summary: Condon is a high-octane Aussie big with a relentless motor, versatile defense, and the playmaking pizzazz for no-look dimes. But most modern bigs need either a reliable jumper or immense interior size, leaving him as a bit of a tweener at this stage.
Comparisons: Isaiah Hartenstein
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2024 - 2025 season
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Reb
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Blk
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Strengths
Motor: Condon played Australian rules football and water polo growing up in Australia, and it’s apparent given he plays his ass off every play the way he runs the floor, fights for loose balls, and battles for boards.
Playmaking: Utilizes ball fakes and no-looks to manipulate defenders, so he’s more than just a big who facilitates with basic passes. And with a good handle, he can even put the ball on the floor before firing bounce passes through tight windows.
Interior scoring: He’s physical and aggressive inside, showing the ability to absorb contact and finish at the rim off cuts, putbacks or post chances. And with his hustling habits, he always makes himself available for lobs in transition. Lob dunk chances are limited in the college half-court, but he has plenty of leaping ability to make it a regular occurrence at the next level.
Defensive versatility: Condon moves well laterally defending in space, so he could become a key cog in a switch defense. He can also handle rotations to the perimeter, closing out on shooters. And against bigs, he battles with all his might.
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2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Payton Sandfort, F, Iowa
2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Hunter Sallis, G, Wake Forest
Concerns
Jump shot: Indicators for Condon’s jump shot potential are mixed. He has good touch near the rim. But he also made just 63.8% of his free throws and 31% of his 3-pointers, and his mechanics are fairly stiff. Given his strong work ethic, he’ll certainly maximize whatever his potential allows for. But he needs to prove it.
Size: He’s listed as 6-foot-11 but looks a bit shorter, which isn’t the end of the world. But it does change the equation for him in terms of how much weight he can add to his current 225-pound frame. Because when it comes time to battle the big boys in the NBA, he will need to get strong like anyone his age does.
Alex Condon, F/C, Florida
Height: 6-11 • Weight: 230 • Class: Sophomore • Age: 20
Summary: Condon is a high-octane Aussie big with a relentless motor, versatile defense, and the playmaking pizzazz for no-look dimes. But most modern bigs need either a reliable jumper or immense interior size, leaving him as a bit of a tweener at this stage.
Comparisons: Isaiah Hartenstein
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2024 - 2025 season
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Pts
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Reb
2.3
Ast
1.4
Blk
25
Min
Strengths
Motor: Condon played Australian rules football and water polo growing up in Australia, and it’s apparent given he plays his ass off every play the way he runs the floor, fights for loose balls, and battles for boards.
Playmaking: Utilizes ball fakes and no-looks to manipulate defenders, so he’s more than just a big who facilitates with basic passes. And with a good handle, he can even put the ball on the floor before firing bounce passes through tight windows.
Interior scoring: He’s physical and aggressive inside, showing the ability to absorb contact and finish at the rim off cuts, putbacks or post chances. And with his hustling habits, he always makes himself available for lobs in transition. Lob dunk chances are limited in the college half-court, but he has plenty of leaping ability to make it a regular occurrence at the next level.
Defensive versatility: Condon moves well laterally defending in space, so he could become a key cog in a switch defense. He can also handle rotations to the perimeter, closing out on shooters. And against bigs, he battles with all his might.
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7 Questions about the NBA Playoffs the Draft and Trade Rumors my Kon Knueppel conversation The Kevin OConnor Show
7 Questions about the NBA Playoffs, the Draft, and Trade Rumors + my Kon Knueppel conversation | The Kevin O'Connor Show
2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Payton Sandfort, F, Iowa
2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Hunter Sallis, G, Wake Forest
Concerns
Jump shot: Indicators for Condon’s jump shot potential are mixed. He has good touch near the rim. But he also made just 63.8% of his free throws and 31% of his 3-pointers, and his mechanics are fairly stiff. Given his strong work ethic, he’ll certainly maximize whatever his potential allows for. But he needs to prove it.
Size: He’s listed as 6-foot-11 but looks a bit shorter, which isn’t the end of the world. But it does change the equation for him in terms of how much weight he can add to his current 225-pound frame. Because when it comes time to battle the big boys in the NBA, he will need to get strong like anyone his age does.
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This has turned more into a draft scouting report index than anything else. Any suggestions about what I should change the name to? The first slide has a run down of the players and where their scouting reports and videos are.
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I originally had the order of my list, but changed it to alphabetical.
C-Joan Beringer-Slovenia 5/5/2025(Page 8)
F-Carter Bryant-Arizona 4/27/2025 (Page 6)
G-Miles Byrd-SD State 5/16/2025 (Page 9)
G-Walter Clayton-Florida 5/12/2025 (Page 8)
F-Nique Clifford-Colorado St 5/7/2025 (Page 8)
C-Alex Condon-Florida 5/20/2025 (Page 9)
F-Cedric Coward-Wash St 5/14/2025 (Page 8)
G-Egor Demin-BYU 5/3/2025 (Page 7)
F-Noa Essengue-Germany 4/25/2025 (Page 5)
G-Jeremiah Fears-Oklahoma 4/17/2025 (Page 1)
W-Rasheer Fleming-St Joseph's 4/26/2025 (Page 6)
PG-Kasparas Jakuciois-Illinois 4/23/2025 (Page 4)
G-Tre Johnson-Texas 4/18/2025 (Page 1)
C-Ryan Kalkbrenner-Creighton 5/18/2025 (Page 9)
W-Kon Kneuppel-Duke 4/22/2025 (Page 3)
F-Yaxel Landeborg-UAB 4/29/2025 (Page 7)
C-Khaman Maluach-Duke 4/24/2025 (Page 4)
F-Liam McNeeley-Uconn 5/4/2025 (Page 8)
F-Collin Murray-Boyles-S Carolina 4/20/2025 (Page 2)
F-Asa Newell-Georgia 5/1/2025 (Page 7)
F-Noah Penda-France 5/9/2025 (Page 8)
G-Tahaad Pettiford-Auburn 5/15/2025 (Page 9)
G-Labaron Philon-Alabama 4/28/2025 (Page 6)
C-Derik Queen-Maryland 4/19/2025 (Page 1)
C-Maxime Raynaud-Stanford 5/11/2025 (Page 8)
G-Jase Richardson-Michigan St 4/21/2025 (Page 2)
W-Will Riley-Illinois 5/6/2025(Page 8)
G-Ben Saraf-Israel 5/8/2025 (Page 8)
C-Thomas Sorber-Georgetown 5/2/2025 (Page 7)
F-Adou Thiero-Arkansas 5/13/2025 (Page 8)
G-Nolan Traore-France 5/10/2025 (Page 8)
C-Danny Wolf-Michigan 4/30/2025 (Page 7)
C-Hansen Yang-China 5/17/2025 (Page 9)
C-Joan Beringer-Slovenia 5/5/2025(Page 8)
F-Carter Bryant-Arizona 4/27/2025 (Page 6)
G-Miles Byrd-SD State 5/16/2025 (Page 9)
G-Walter Clayton-Florida 5/12/2025 (Page 8)
F-Nique Clifford-Colorado St 5/7/2025 (Page 8)
C-Alex Condon-Florida 5/20/2025 (Page 9)
F-Cedric Coward-Wash St 5/14/2025 (Page 8)
G-Egor Demin-BYU 5/3/2025 (Page 7)
F-Noa Essengue-Germany 4/25/2025 (Page 5)
G-Jeremiah Fears-Oklahoma 4/17/2025 (Page 1)
W-Rasheer Fleming-St Joseph's 4/26/2025 (Page 6)
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sco wrote:Guru wrote:I dont know how deep this draft really is but this is player 23 we have done and there hasn't been one if they went at 9-10-11-12 that I would be shocked.
Yeah, that's why I'd love to nab a 2nd 1st rounder with our ancillary assets.
Then AKME needs to deal with the Thunder who have 2 FRPs and no need of either one.
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Almost Retired wrote:sco wrote:Guru wrote:I dont know how deep this draft really is but this is player 23 we have done and there hasn't been one if they went at 9-10-11-12 that I would be shocked.
Yeah, that's why I'd love to nab a 2nd 1st rounder with our ancillary assets.
Then AKME needs to deal with the Thunder who have 2 FRPs and no need of either one.
Also I don't think they have space for both.
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Guru wrote:Bumped into this guy and will throw his vids into the already created pages. He's involved in college coaching/development. These vids are great, 45 mins of detail
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Thanks for the channel
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W-Hugo Gonzalez-Spain 5/24/2025 (Page 9)
Hugo Gonzalez, F, Real Madrid
Height: 6-6 • Weight: 205 • Age: 19
Summary: Gonzalez is a high-motor wing with great defensive tools and a slashing style on offense. If his jumper and handle develop, he could be a versatile two-way starter. But he barely even played off the bench overseas.
Comparisons: Josh Green, Wesley Johnson
Strengths
Defense: Gonzalez regularly makes second and third efforts on defense, rotating over to the paint to help contain an attacker, then hustling back to the perimeter to corral another possible scorer. With his athleticism, awareness, and intensity, he has all the tools to someday be a highly versatile defender both on and off the ball.
Finishing: Solid at-rim finisher who can score athletically when he has space to launch, coming off of both cuts and self-created straight-line drives. He also was asked to create shots out of ball screens for the Spanish national team, showing a feel for splitting pick-and-rolls.
Shooting upside: He made 27.2% of his 3s in three years combined in the Real Madrid system and for the Spanish youth national team, per Real GM. But he has solid form and made 77.6% of his free throws, an encouraging sign for his potential to become a plus-shooter.
Concerns
Ball-handling: Hasn’t shown much ability to generate shots for himself or others. He lacks a midrange pull-up or much wiggle to get to the rim. He has a good but not great first step as well.
Experience: Gonzalez barely played this past season for Real Madrid, logging a hair over 10 minutes per game. Young players often don’t get minutes for such a talented team in such a high-level league.
For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.
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Hugo Gonzalez, F, Real Madrid
Height: 6-6 • Weight: 205 • Age: 19
Summary: Gonzalez is a high-motor wing with great defensive tools and a slashing style on offense. If his jumper and handle develop, he could be a versatile two-way starter. But he barely even played off the bench overseas.
Comparisons: Josh Green, Wesley Johnson
Strengths
Defense: Gonzalez regularly makes second and third efforts on defense, rotating over to the paint to help contain an attacker, then hustling back to the perimeter to corral another possible scorer. With his athleticism, awareness, and intensity, he has all the tools to someday be a highly versatile defender both on and off the ball.
Finishing: Solid at-rim finisher who can score athletically when he has space to launch, coming off of both cuts and self-created straight-line drives. He also was asked to create shots out of ball screens for the Spanish national team, showing a feel for splitting pick-and-rolls.
Shooting upside: He made 27.2% of his 3s in three years combined in the Real Madrid system and for the Spanish youth national team, per Real GM. But he has solid form and made 77.6% of his free throws, an encouraging sign for his potential to become a plus-shooter.
Concerns
Ball-handling: Hasn’t shown much ability to generate shots for himself or others. He lacks a midrange pull-up or much wiggle to get to the rim. He has a good but not great first step as well.
Experience: Gonzalez barely played this past season for Real Madrid, logging a hair over 10 minutes per game. Young players often don’t get minutes for such a talented team in such a high-level league.
For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.
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Indomitable wrote:Guru wrote:Bumped into this guy and will throw his vids into the already created pages. He's involved in college coaching/development. These vids are great, 45 mins of detail
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Thanks for the channel
He's a bulls fan which I didn't realize until the Hugo video.
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Drake Powell, G/F, North Carolina
Height: 6-6 • Weight: 195 • Class: Freshman • Age: 19
Summary: Powell has a chiseled frame that he uses to barrel into defenders at the rim and to contain opponents when he’s on defense. He’s a switch-everything defender who plays with a high motor, and if his spot-up jumper translates he checks all the boxes to be a 3-and-D role player at a minimum.
Comparisons: Patrick Williams, Isaac Okoro
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Powell
G-F - UNC - #9
2024 - 2025 season
7.5
Pts
3.2
Reb
1.1
Ast
0.6
Blk
25
Min
Strengths
At-rim finishing: Powell’s sheer size and strength also allow him to absorb contact on layups. And when he has space to launch, he’s an explosive finisher.
Spot-up shooting: Powell made 39.5% of his catch-and-shoot 3s as a North Carolina freshman, comparable to his 40.5% mark as a high school senior, per Synergy. Despite his poor free throw percentage in college (65.5%) he routinely shot over 80% in high school and EYBL competitions.
Connective playmaking: He keeps the ball moving within the flow, pinging it around the floor, or making slick bounce passes on the interior. He isn’t a primary creator but can at least make a play off a closeout or on the break.
Defensive versatility: As a great athlete with strength, length, and lateral quickness, he has the ability to switch across multiple positions. He also has a high motor and competes away from the ball.
Concerns
Limited shot creator: He doesn’t do much else besides straight-line drives to the rim with an occasional basic one-dribble pull-up.
Defensive playmaking: Powell logged less than one steal and one block per game. Historically, players with such low steal/block totals don't pan out defensively in the way you might expect considering their talents on the surface.
Height: 6-6 • Weight: 195 • Class: Freshman • Age: 19
Summary: Powell has a chiseled frame that he uses to barrel into defenders at the rim and to contain opponents when he’s on defense. He’s a switch-everything defender who plays with a high motor, and if his spot-up jumper translates he checks all the boxes to be a 3-and-D role player at a minimum.
Comparisons: Patrick Williams, Isaac Okoro
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2024 - 2025 season
7.5
Pts
3.2
Reb
1.1
Ast
0.6
Blk
25
Min
Strengths
At-rim finishing: Powell’s sheer size and strength also allow him to absorb contact on layups. And when he has space to launch, he’s an explosive finisher.
Spot-up shooting: Powell made 39.5% of his catch-and-shoot 3s as a North Carolina freshman, comparable to his 40.5% mark as a high school senior, per Synergy. Despite his poor free throw percentage in college (65.5%) he routinely shot over 80% in high school and EYBL competitions.
Connective playmaking: He keeps the ball moving within the flow, pinging it around the floor, or making slick bounce passes on the interior. He isn’t a primary creator but can at least make a play off a closeout or on the break.
Defensive versatility: As a great athlete with strength, length, and lateral quickness, he has the ability to switch across multiple positions. He also has a high motor and competes away from the ball.
Concerns
Limited shot creator: He doesn’t do much else besides straight-line drives to the rim with an occasional basic one-dribble pull-up.
Defensive playmaking: Powell logged less than one steal and one block per game. Historically, players with such low steal/block totals don't pan out defensively in the way you might expect considering their talents on the surface.
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My guy Rocco won’t last now that all the 2nd rounders are going back to school.
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Rocco Zikarsky-C-Australia
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Draft Notes
Rocco is a massive center built in the Mark Eaton/Walker Kessler mold. He’s a dominant force in the paint, protecting the rim and rebounding the heck out of the ball.
He does a good job of body-ing up and holding his own in the paint and has good shot blocking instincts. He shows good recognition and can come off his man and block shots on the weak side. His immense height and long arms allow him to block and alter shots without needing to get off the ground.
On the offensive end he does almost all of his damage in the paint. He attacks the rim hard and can throw it down in traffic. He does a good job of making himself available for lobs and has a good feel for rolling to the basket.
Rocco can also face up and take his man off the dribble, usually using only 1 or 2 dribbles on his way to the rim. He likes to go left and finish with his left hand.
At this point he’s not much of a jump shooter but that could come in time. Has decent passing instincts, can operate in the high post and is pretty good with the ball in his hands.
His biggest challenge at the NBA level will be guarding in space and keeping up with the pace of play. He’s got decent mobility but isn’t exactly a nimble or quick athlete.
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Draft Notes
Rocco is a massive center built in the Mark Eaton/Walker Kessler mold. He’s a dominant force in the paint, protecting the rim and rebounding the heck out of the ball.
He does a good job of body-ing up and holding his own in the paint and has good shot blocking instincts. He shows good recognition and can come off his man and block shots on the weak side. His immense height and long arms allow him to block and alter shots without needing to get off the ground.
On the offensive end he does almost all of his damage in the paint. He attacks the rim hard and can throw it down in traffic. He does a good job of making himself available for lobs and has a good feel for rolling to the basket.
Rocco can also face up and take his man off the dribble, usually using only 1 or 2 dribbles on his way to the rim. He likes to go left and finish with his left hand.
At this point he’s not much of a jump shooter but that could come in time. Has decent passing instincts, can operate in the high post and is pretty good with the ball in his hands.
His biggest challenge at the NBA level will be guarding in space and keeping up with the pace of play. He’s got decent mobility but isn’t exactly a nimble or quick athlete.