Hansen Yang, a 7’1” 18-year-old, is thriving in the CBA, averaging 16.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.7 blocks per game. While not an elite NBA athlete, his skill set, IQ, and versatility make him an intriguing prospect with the potential to become a difference-maker in the right system.

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Gavin Placide continues to impress — moving this well at 6’10” is rare. With the ability to push the break in transition and showcase a complete post and perimeter game, this young man has a long career ahead. A big reason why FlightAAO is an early-season favorite to win it all.

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Awesome to hear! I will keep an eye out.

Any plans for a 2025 model pre-draft?

French forward Dominique Malonga goes second overall to the Seattle Storm. Our #WNBADraft team said: "Malonga has a rare combination of vertical athleticism, footspeed and hip flexibility, allowing her to score in ways that few players her size ever have."

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Collin Murray-Boyles handling Johni Broome in the post, another example where he plays just so much bigger than 6-7, he has the wingspan, footwork, upper body strenght + underrated vertical ability to compensate for his lack of positional height

Yaxel Lendeborg has been dominant on both ends to start the season. Offensively, he’s expanded his role, showcasing improved shooting and playmaking. Defensively, he remains one of the A-10’s best, aiming for back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Brooks Barnhizer is an intriguing 6’6” prospect who has thrived as a primary ball handler this season. Projecting as a secondary playmaker at the next level, he boasts an AST% of 22.7%, a low TOV% of 9.3%, and a 2.1 AST/TO ratio, making him a valuable connective wing option.

Trevor Baskin, a 6’9” athletic forward for Colorado, has shined defensively this season, with 24 stocks in 12 games. As he adjusts offensively, his disruptive play and upside make him a name to watch.

i don't think Tre Johnson is a primary or even a secondary playmaker at the next level, but his complementary passing flashes are pretty nice i do like him making these quick reads, quick recognition that the defense is in rotation, Johnson hits a shooter with a skip pass for a wide open three

Big Board 2.0 🫡‼️ A lot has changed since the start of the season! A lot of new names as well as some missing! Let me know what you guys think! 🗣️

New Article! ‼️ Highlighting past 11 drafts and every draft prospect mapped to the Cerebro 5 core statistics. Additionally, I take a look at how Height, Age and Team fit play a role in the NBA Draft Process. Check it out! Let me know your thoughts! the-center-hub.com/2024/12/11/a...

A 4-star prospect from Louisiana, Kam Williams has made an instant impact for Tulane in his freshman season. Through 9 games, the 6’8” guard/forward is averaging 10.3 PPG (47.2/39.6/80), 4.9 RPG, and 3.3 stocks, showcasing his versatility and ability to contribute on both ends of the floor. Ip

Don’t sleep on Josh Harris (@JoshHarris2024). The 6’8” freshman is shining early for North Florida, averaging 14.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.6 stocks on efficient splits (60.8/55.6/71.4). With his two-way play and versatility, he’s a name to watch, especially if he enters the transfer portal.

Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa is off to a strong start, averaging 21.4 PPG on elite splits: 56% FG, 50.8% 3PT, and 90.5% FT. A marquee scorer in the Ivy League, he looks to lead the Lions through a tough conference schedule.

Sebastian Hartmann (@Sebastian_21_H), a 6’5” product of the Bayern Munich system now at Eastern Washington, is an elite off-ball threat. He ranks in the 96th percentile in all possessions (PPP 1.254) and 97th on jump shots (PPP 1.45), shooting 57.1% from the field and 48.3% from three this season.

Cruz Davis is a rising star for @HofstraMBB. After stops at Iona and St. John’s with Coach Pitino, he’s thriving at Hofstra, ranking in the 99th percentile in isolation scoring. A sophomore with elite combo moves, he’s set to draw attention, possibly eyeing a return to the Power 5.

John Tonje has been on a tear to start the season, leading the charge for the Badgers as they kick off the year 8-0. He’s emerged as one of the top offensive threats in the country, averaging 22.9 points per game on stellar shooting splits of 52.7/42.1/94.5. #Badgers

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go.bsky.app/MzY1dtd I can make edits to add more people ofc, but this is a good start. Please let me know if you'd like to be included.

Yeah, I think we've talked before how little I care about age of prospects vs. specific skill polish. It just seems tougher for some to define what the idea of skill polish is, especially when it's not directly data driven.

Thread: 📝 I’m refining my advanced metric model to evaluate key player attributes (e.g., Self-Creation, Shooting, Post Play, Defense). Let’s apply it to the 2024 draft and assess NCAA players now in the NBA/G-League. Who should I evaluate? Drop your suggestions below!

JoJo Tugler already has such translatable defensive skills! I think he could be draft-able if he keeps up his performance!

Adama Bal’s evolution is impressive: from a spot-up shooter at Arizona to a primary initiator with Santa Clara. At 6’6”, he’s got wing size, guard handles, and playmaking flair. If his 3PT shot develops, he’s got serious draft potential. A versatile prospect to watch! #NBAProspect

Layden Blocker, a 2023 RCSI #41 recruit, transferred from Arkansas to DePaul. In his first five games, he’s averaging 9.4 PPG on 40.5/31.3/80 splits, with 3.4 RPG and 2.6 APG. Known for his on-ball skills, Blocker is showcasing his potential as he develops offensively for the Blue Demons.

He may not have the fleetest of foot, but Murray-Boyles is very advanced for his age in knowing how his body moves, giving him a high level of feel for what angles to take near the rim as a finisher.

Tucker DeVries range that stretches way outside the 3 pt line is such a weapon that, alongside his positional size, will give him a shot at the NBA multiple Zags players scrambling to a closeout, DeVries makes a nice read for an open corner three

Marcus Adams Jr., ranked 57th in the RCSI Top 100 (2023), started at BYU and transferred to Cal State Northridge. The 6’8” forward is averaging 15 PPG (58.5/35/77.8) and 5.7 RPG in his first six games. With his mix of on-ball skills and a growing post game, he’s aiming for a return to a Power 5.

I've said this to some NBA scouts already, but the Tyrese Proctor storyline at Duke has been very, very fun to watch. Moving off the ball has made his life easier, and he in turn has really broken out in a Quentin Grimes type fashion.

Only 2 players currently have 50/40/90 splits: Dalton Knecht Sandro Mamukelashvili #NBA

in terms of BPM, Juni Mobley of Ohio State ranks 11th in the nation and 2nd among freshmen, trailing only Egor Demin, who's team has mostly played buy games so far Mobley's shooting so far has been something else

Ethan Taylor from Air Force is shining this season, averaging 20.3 PPG on 52.6/47.4/81.3 shooting splits, along with 7.5 RPG and 4.2 APG through 6 games. The two-time co-captain aims to lead Air Force to its first winning season in 12 years and will join the Space Force after graduating! 🚀

Sam Orme, a 6’9” sniper at Belmont, is off to a blazing start, averaging 11.2 PPG on elite 60/61/100 splits. Advanced stats back his impact: 31.6 PER, 76.9 TS%, 16.2 REB%, 17.3 AST%, 8.3 BLK% on 24.2 USG%. With his size and efficiency, high-major programs will be calling soon!

After transferring from Alabama, 6’10” Sam Walters is thriving at Michigan, shooting 59.3% from the field and 52.4% from three. Averaging 9.4 points and 2.2 rebounds in 18.4 minutes per game, his elite shooting could draw more attention as the season progresses, despite not being a standout athlete.

Guys… don’t overthink ‼️

Are we sure that Traore is the best French prospect in this class?

Texas Tech's Darrion Williams has leveled up as a distributor in his third NCAA season: Sophomore -> Junior season Assist Rate: 15% -> 33% Assist to Turnover Ratio: 1.5 -> 3.3 PNR Passer Poss. per Game: 0.5 -> 3.0 PNR (shooting + passing) Efficiency %ile: 54th -> 94th

Tyler Tanner, Tennessee’s Gatorade Player of the Year, is thriving as a Vanderbilt freshman. In just 21.5 minutes per game, he’s averaging 9.5 points, 1.8 assists, and 3 steals while posting a stellar BPM of 11 through his first four games, showcasing his advanced stats appeal.

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