Going to be a massive bummer if Miami (OH) gets left out for one of these super mediocre power conference teams.

🚨New words🚨 Allen Graves has been a breakout star with Santa Clara this season posting some ludicrous numbers. Despite the easy sales pitch, there's still a lot of questions with his game. I broke down his confusing but intriguing eval. open.substack.com/pub/noceilin...

🚨New words🚨 I broke down how Bennett Stirtz's adjustment to Big Ten play has gone, why he's an elite offensive engine in college, and how his offensive versatility can translate to the NBA. open.substack.com/pub/noceilin...

🚨New Film School🚨 I've been harsh on Nate Ament this year, but he had by far his best game in a Tennessee jersey against Alabama. I broke down why it looked different and why it could hopefully be a turning point in his season. youtu.be/ZBuHoAlM2h0

🚨New Film School🚨 I broke down Keaton Wagler's historic scoring performance against Purdue and why it didn't feel like an outlier performance, but one that is replicable and reminiscent based on his process all season. youtu.be/-3QWJe-WzQ4

🚨New Film School🚨 Darryn Peterson put on a scoring masterclass in Kansas's win over Baylor. I broke it all down and why Peterson is one of the most NBA ready freshman guard scorers we've seen in a long time. youtu.be/MCoBa0fgyH0?...

🚨New words🚨 Dylan Harper, as expected, has been fantastic for the San Antonio Spurs. I broke down how he continues to impact winning and why talent should win out over fit every single time. open.substack.com/pub/noceilin...

🚨New Rookie Roulette🚨 @mollyhannahm.bsky.social joined me on the @noceilingsnba.bsky.social feed to break down the impressive season thus far from Cedric Coward with the Memphis Grizzlies. Pod: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... YouTube: youtu.be/jhIqcIwAOwI?...

🚨New Words🚨 It's no secret that NBA teams are pressing more, but the rapid rise means that we're bound for a counter move in team construction. I dove into the trend and how we could start seeing a shift starting with the 2026 NBA Draft. open.substack.com/pub/noceilin...

🚨New words🚨 Here are my scouting files from this last week with a focus on: 🏀Bennett Stirtz's struggles 🏀Darius Acuff's dominance 🏀Intrigue with Pryce Sandfort 🏀Much more open.substack.com/pub/noceilin...

🚨New Film School🚨 Cooper Flagg just scored the most points by an 18 year old in NBA history. I broke down why it was driven by great process and not fluke shooting. youtu.be/btdDaA0fMnQ?...

Watch Braylon Mullins's fundamentals and footwork with his on-ball DEF here. Does a great job of sliding his feet, staying in a low defensive stance, and playing with physicality to cut off drives.

This is an awesome possession by Braylon Mullins showing how he plays with his head up. Off the first OREB he does a great job of passing through traffic to find Karaban on the cut. Then on the next one he has the wherewithal to tip the OREB to Karaban for the easy layup.

🚨New Words🚨 Here are my scouting files for this week 🏀AJ Dybantsa's statement game 🏀Darryn Peterson's return 🏀Tahaad Pettiford's slump 🏀Lamar Wilkerson's value 🏀Much much more open.substack.com/pub/noceilin...

🚨New Film School🚨 Darryn Peterson made his return from injury for Kansas. I broke down the good, bad, and everything in between. youtu.be/pFuuoYt4D_Y?...

🚨New Words🚨 Here are my scouting files from this week 🏀Overthinking Cam Boozer 🏀Neo Avdalas frustrations 🏀Return of Braylon Mullins 🏀Much more open.substack.com/pub/noceilin...

Mikel Brown... OH. MY. GOODNESS. Been waiting for one of these from him. Such a fun athlete.

🚨New words🚨 Here are my scouting files from this last week: 🏀Emergence of Kinston Flemings 🏀AJ Dybantsa's second half brilliance 🏀Jaylen Clark emerging as an elite NBA defender 🏀Much more www.noceilingsnba.com/p/metcalfs-2...

Boozer is throwing some really nice passes. If you send a double that he can see, he’s going to make you pay.

Extended Beringer minutes incoming!

One of the best things of watching games in person is when a player vigorously signals to challenge, the coach looks at his review guy, and the review guy grimaces and shakes his head.

PJ Washington and Julius Randle do not seem to enjoy each other's company. Been pretty chippy between the two all night.

This Mavs' offense is a tougher watch in person. Everyone is just doing their own thing with a lot of over dribbling and shot hunting.

The amount of havoc and chaos that Jaylen Clark generates with his on ball defense is so much fun. He really deserves to be in those conversations with the elite perimeter on-ball defenders in the league.

Covering Timberwolves vs Mavericks tonight for @noceilingsnba.bsky.social. Very excited to see Flagg in person in the NBA for the first time. Will have plenty of takeaways in my scouting files later this week.

🚨New Film School🚨 ICYMI I put up a video yesterday on AJ Dybantsa's game against UConn focused on his scoring, how he adjusted midgame, and ended up looking like a star. youtu.be/Rf_5eZpIPEs?...

I was a little skeptical on how Darius Adams’ rim pressure would translate to college, but he’s been a lot of fun. He’s just so crafty, composed, has great balance, and is relentless. Fun game for him today against Marquette.

Really nice game from Mikel Brown today creating out of the PNR, getting paint touches, and playing simple. Have enjoyed his decision making and passing vision.

Morez Johnson was huge for Michigan down the stretch last night. Not sure they pull off that win without him. Needs to work on the DEF discipline but his DEF versatility, rebounding on both ends, interior finishing, and cutting constantly bailed them out.

🚨New words🚨 Here are my scouting notes from this last week. 🏀Caleb Wilson pops 🏀Neo Avdalas looks like a monster 🏀Aday Mara finally making the leap? 🏀Much much more. www.noceilingsnba.com/p/metcalfs-2...

This resulted in a perfect lob lol

18, 13, 6, and 5 for Aday Mara is very fun.

🚨New Film School🚨 Neoklis Avdalas looked like a STAR for #VirginiaTech against Providence. I broke down his growth as a shooter, scoring versatility, and passing. youtu.be/xrWPOJ5cmqM?...

When Meleek Thomas plays simple and decisive good things tend to happen.

Heck of a start for Coen Carr. Showing he's more than just an athlete.

Juke Harris 👀 Really fun tools, versatile off-ball scorer, and off to an insanely hot start. Excited to keep an eye on his season goes. Wake Forest could be sneaky fun this year.

🚨New words🚨 I'll be sharing my scouting notes for each week. This week is highlighted by Koa Peat, Isaiah Evans, Cam Boozer, and much more. www.noceilingsnba.com/p/metcalfs-2...

Sign me up for this version of Dailyn Swain all season please. He's been really impressive from the start.

Tough first half for Cam Boozer. The DEF has been great but Texas is doing a great job of defending him. A lot of my nitpicks with his shot creation popping up as Texas defenders are doing a good job of battling with his physicality and Boozer doesn't have a counter outside of lowering his shoulder.

That back cut by Evans is set up because of his shooting gravity. He moves so well without the ball and does a terrific job of recognizing how his defender is guarding him.

Isaiah Evans: your favorite shooter's favorite shooter

Dailyn Swain with not only multiple 3PT attempts but makes in the the first 8 minutes!?!? Sign me up, he's looking really confident and aggressive.

Dame Sarr is a blast. Tough not to buy in. Really encouraging how much better his shot looks than just a few months ago. Also helps that it looks like he's shot out of a cannon in the open court.

Fun first game for Nolan Minessale with St. Thomas against a good Saint Mary's team. Minessale got to the rim whenever he wanted, showcased some fun passing flashes, consistently finished at the rim, and the shot off the catch looked much more comfortable than last year.

🚨New words🚨 Ryan Rollins has been terrific for the Milwaukee Bucks to start the season. I broke down how he's made an impact and why it feels more sustainable rather than just a hot start. www.noceilingsnba.com/p/the-reviva...

Trey McKenney looked great for Michigan yesterday with 21, 4, and 2. He had a shaky preseason so great to see him bounce back immediately. We knew he could shoot/score, but his passing creativity and defensive intensity really popped for me.

Nolan Minessale 👀

🚨New Film School🚨 Koa Peat had a historic debut as Arizona took down Florida in an incredible opening game. I broke down how he dominated and already answered a ton of questions I had coming into the season. youtu.be/CcNQqRC4Igs?...

This is the exact type of debut I was hoping we'd get from Koa Peat. Buying into being an elite role player, buying into the defensive end, and consistently doing the little things. He's been fantastic and bullying Condon all game.