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Swish Theory’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide is here! Our team compiled a consensus Big Board with the top 59 prospects in this year's class. Sort by our ranking, or create your own board using our dynamic skill filters and custom sorting options.
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2025 NBA Draft Guide | Big Board & Scouting Reports
2025 NBA Draft guide with player rankings, scouting reports, and advanced analytics from Swish Theory.
theswishtheory.com
Took the board in a new direction this year with an interactive interface to create custom rankings. Check it out!
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Excited to make my debut over at @swishtheory.bsky.social:
Scouting Henri Veesaar, who brings a lot to the table for UNC, along with some NBA upside: good mobility, stretch potential and rim protection — more on his fit and role in Chapel Hill theswishtheory.com/2026-nba-dra...
Scouting Henri Veesaar, who brings a lot to the table for UNC, along with some NBA upside: good mobility, stretch potential and rim protection — more on his fit and role in Chapel Hill theswishtheory.com/2026-nba-dra...
Summer Sleepers: Henri Veesaar | Swish Theory
Hailing from the pine-filled landscapes of Estonia, Henry Veesaar may feel right at home amid the towering oaks of Chapel Hill. After three years in Real Madrid’s youth system and three more years at...
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September 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Excited to make my debut over at @swishtheory.bsky.social:
Scouting Henri Veesaar, who brings a lot to the table for UNC, along with some NBA upside: good mobility, stretch potential and rim protection — more on his fit and role in Chapel Hill theswishtheory.com/2026-nba-dra...
Scouting Henri Veesaar, who brings a lot to the table for UNC, along with some NBA upside: good mobility, stretch potential and rim protection — more on his fit and role in Chapel Hill theswishtheory.com/2026-nba-dra...
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Coming up today on #GamePlay, Matthew Cauz will be joined by @keeganmatheson.bsky.social and @draftpow.bsky.social!
Listen from 2-4pm on your home speakers, @tsnofficial.bsky.social App, iHeart Radio App or player.toronto.tsn.ca!
Listen from 2-4pm on your home speakers, @tsnofficial.bsky.social App, iHeart Radio App or player.toronto.tsn.ca!
June 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Coming up today on #GamePlay, Matthew Cauz will be joined by @keeganmatheson.bsky.social and @draftpow.bsky.social!
Listen from 2-4pm on your home speakers, @tsnofficial.bsky.social App, iHeart Radio App or player.toronto.tsn.ca!
Listen from 2-4pm on your home speakers, @tsnofficial.bsky.social App, iHeart Radio App or player.toronto.tsn.ca!
My 2025 NBA Draft Big Board:
June 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
My 2025 NBA Draft Big Board:
Talked to Will Morris of @swishtheory.bsky.social about three one-and-done guards: Jeremiah Fears, Kasparas Jakucionis, Jase Richardson.
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Swish Theory Draft: Jeremiah Fears, Jase Richardson, Kasparas Jakucionis
Podcast Episode · Swish Theory · 06/13/2025 · 1h 19m
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June 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Talked to Will Morris of @swishtheory.bsky.social about three one-and-done guards: Jeremiah Fears, Kasparas Jakucionis, Jase Richardson.
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A Toronto Raptors NBA draft wish list.
Filters:
- Minimum starter level rim protector
- Minimum starter level play finisher
Sorted by advantage extension.
Kalkbrenner a sneaky option later on if miss/pass on Maluach?
Filters:
- Minimum starter level rim protector
- Minimum starter level play finisher
Sorted by advantage extension.
Kalkbrenner a sneaky option later on if miss/pass on Maluach?
June 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A Toronto Raptors NBA draft wish list.
Filters:
- Minimum starter level rim protector
- Minimum starter level play finisher
Sorted by advantage extension.
Kalkbrenner a sneaky option later on if miss/pass on Maluach?
Filters:
- Minimum starter level rim protector
- Minimum starter level play finisher
Sorted by advantage extension.
Kalkbrenner a sneaky option later on if miss/pass on Maluach?
Took the board in a new direction this year with an interactive interface to create custom rankings. Check it out!
Swish Theory’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide is here! Our team compiled a consensus Big Board with the top 59 prospects in this year's class. Sort by our ranking, or create your own board using our dynamic skill filters and custom sorting options.
2025.nbadraft.guide
2025.nbadraft.guide
2025 NBA Draft Guide | Big Board & Scouting Reports
2025 NBA Draft guide with player rankings, scouting reports, and advanced analytics from Swish Theory.
theswishtheory.com
June 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Took the board in a new direction this year with an interactive interface to create custom rankings. Check it out!
Reposted by Matt Powers
I'm late to this but @swishtheory.bsky.social and @draftpow.bsky.social knocked it out the park with this
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2025 NBA Draft Guide | Big Board & Scouting Reports
2025 NBA Draft guide with player rankings, scouting reports, and advanced analytics from Swish Theory.
theswishtheory.com
June 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I'm late to this but @swishtheory.bsky.social and @draftpow.bsky.social knocked it out the park with this
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🎯🎯New Episode (audio)🎯🎯
227: 2025 Draft Bigs w Brains (Queen, Sorber, CMB, Kalkbrenner, Yang) with @draftpow.bsky.social
Enjoy!! And thank you for the questions! Addressed at end of episode.
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227: 2025 Draft Bigs w Brains (Queen, Sorber, CMB, Kalkbrenner, Yang) with @draftpow.bsky.social
Enjoy!! And thank you for the questions! Addressed at end of episode.
open.spotify.com/episode/4adL...
Ep. 227: Derik Queen, CMB, Thomas Sorber, Kalkbrenner, and Hansen Yang with Matt Powers
Chucking Darts NBA Podcast · Episode
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June 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
🎯🎯New Episode (audio)🎯🎯
227: 2025 Draft Bigs w Brains (Queen, Sorber, CMB, Kalkbrenner, Yang) with @draftpow.bsky.social
Enjoy!! And thank you for the questions! Addressed at end of episode.
open.spotify.com/episode/4adL...
227: 2025 Draft Bigs w Brains (Queen, Sorber, CMB, Kalkbrenner, Yang) with @draftpow.bsky.social
Enjoy!! And thank you for the questions! Addressed at end of episode.
open.spotify.com/episode/4adL...
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New: As I catch up on scouting, I'm getting help from draft experts to learn more about players the Sixers could take at No. 3.
Up first: @draftpow.bsky.social on Ace Bailey, a prospect of major highs & lows. Outstanding, nuanced breakdown of a confusing player!
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Up first: @draftpow.bsky.social on Ace Bailey, a prospect of major highs & lows. Outstanding, nuanced breakdown of a confusing player!
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Asking an NBA Draft expert about Ace Bailey's fit with the Sixers
"A deceptively complex evaluation, but a fun one"
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May 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
New: As I catch up on scouting, I'm getting help from draft experts to learn more about players the Sixers could take at No. 3.
Up first: @draftpow.bsky.social on Ace Bailey, a prospect of major highs & lows. Outstanding, nuanced breakdown of a confusing player!
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Up first: @draftpow.bsky.social on Ace Bailey, a prospect of major highs & lows. Outstanding, nuanced breakdown of a confusing player!
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
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Pew data shows that despite 2020's promises, only 27% of Americans believe focus on racial equity has led to real improvements. www.pewresearch.org/race-and-eth...
I recently wrote about how this rollback shows up in capital access and community investment: ahmedwhitt.substack.com/p/risk-reima...
I recently wrote about how this rollback shows up in capital access and community investment: ahmedwhitt.substack.com/p/risk-reima...
May 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Pew data shows that despite 2020's promises, only 27% of Americans believe focus on racial equity has led to real improvements. www.pewresearch.org/race-and-eth...
I recently wrote about how this rollback shows up in capital access and community investment: ahmedwhitt.substack.com/p/risk-reima...
I recently wrote about how this rollback shows up in capital access and community investment: ahmedwhitt.substack.com/p/risk-reima...
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For CDFIs and community banks, integrating AI-powered tools represents more than just modernizing lending practices—it's about creating a comprehensive ecosystem that supports both lenders and borrowers.
Read below for more on using AI for equitable lending: ahmedwhitt.substack.com/p/risk-reima...
Read below for more on using AI for equitable lending: ahmedwhitt.substack.com/p/risk-reima...
Risk Reimagined: AI in Lending
As new AI platforms emerge, we need solid evidence of their impact on local lending ecosystems. Here are some steps...
ahmedwhitt.substack.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
For CDFIs and community banks, integrating AI-powered tools represents more than just modernizing lending practices—it's about creating a comprehensive ecosystem that supports both lenders and borrowers.
Read below for more on using AI for equitable lending: ahmedwhitt.substack.com/p/risk-reima...
Read below for more on using AI for equitable lending: ahmedwhitt.substack.com/p/risk-reima...
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Preparing for Opportunity Zones 2.0
Investors won't recognize a community's potential unless we can measure and communicate the impact of investments clearly.
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April 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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the fact that Jakucionis really struggles with blitzing and on-ball pressure is evident in this very neat graphic made by Swish Theory's Matt Powers (@draftpow.bsky.social)
March 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
the fact that Jakucionis really struggles with blitzing and on-ball pressure is evident in this very neat graphic made by Swish Theory's Matt Powers (@draftpow.bsky.social)
Check it out!
NEW from Swish!
Who is Khaman Maluach?
@DraftPow breaks down the #2 player on his board with a scouting report on the Duke freshman 📝 Relatively new to the sport, the potential is sky high for the 18 year old big.
Link below!
Who is Khaman Maluach?
@DraftPow breaks down the #2 player on his board with a scouting report on the Duke freshman 📝 Relatively new to the sport, the potential is sky high for the 18 year old big.
Link below!
February 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Check it out!
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NEW from Swish!
Who is Khaman Maluach?
@DraftPow breaks down the #2 player on his board with a scouting report on the Duke freshman 📝 Relatively new to the sport, the potential is sky high for the 18 year old big.
Link below!
Who is Khaman Maluach?
@DraftPow breaks down the #2 player on his board with a scouting report on the Duke freshman 📝 Relatively new to the sport, the potential is sky high for the 18 year old big.
Link below!
February 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
NEW from Swish!
Who is Khaman Maluach?
@DraftPow breaks down the #2 player on his board with a scouting report on the Duke freshman 📝 Relatively new to the sport, the potential is sky high for the 18 year old big.
Link below!
Who is Khaman Maluach?
@DraftPow breaks down the #2 player on his board with a scouting report on the Duke freshman 📝 Relatively new to the sport, the potential is sky high for the 18 year old big.
Link below!
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Among lottery prospects, Noa Essengue, Khaman Maluach, Asa Newell and Derik Queen had the widest range of opinions on Swish Theory’s 2025 consensus Big Board, compared to universal agreement with Cooper Flagg at top.
January 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Among lottery prospects, Noa Essengue, Khaman Maluach, Asa Newell and Derik Queen had the widest range of opinions on Swish Theory’s 2025 consensus Big Board, compared to universal agreement with Cooper Flagg at top.
Check out the rankings from the team!
I was highest on:
⚪️ Khaman Maluach
⚪️ Noa Essengue
⚪️ Ben Saraf
⚪️ Joshua Jefferson
⚪️ Alex Condon
Lowest on:
🟣 Dylan Harper
🟣 Kon Knueppel
🟣 Nolan Traore
🟣 Danny Wolf
🟣 Hugo Gonzalez
I was highest on:
⚪️ Khaman Maluach
⚪️ Noa Essengue
⚪️ Ben Saraf
⚪️ Joshua Jefferson
⚪️ Alex Condon
Lowest on:
🟣 Dylan Harper
🟣 Kon Knueppel
🟣 Nolan Traore
🟣 Danny Wolf
🟣 Hugo Gonzalez
Swish Theory's 2025 Big Board 1.0 is LIVE!
Our draft team ranked the top 59 players in the 2025 NBA Draft 📈 See how your favorite prospects stack up in a class loaded with talent!
🔗 ⬇️
Our draft team ranked the top 59 players in the 2025 NBA Draft 📈 See how your favorite prospects stack up in a class loaded with talent!
🔗 ⬇️
January 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Check out the rankings from the team!
I was highest on:
⚪️ Khaman Maluach
⚪️ Noa Essengue
⚪️ Ben Saraf
⚪️ Joshua Jefferson
⚪️ Alex Condon
Lowest on:
🟣 Dylan Harper
🟣 Kon Knueppel
🟣 Nolan Traore
🟣 Danny Wolf
🟣 Hugo Gonzalez
I was highest on:
⚪️ Khaman Maluach
⚪️ Noa Essengue
⚪️ Ben Saraf
⚪️ Joshua Jefferson
⚪️ Alex Condon
Lowest on:
🟣 Dylan Harper
🟣 Kon Knueppel
🟣 Nolan Traore
🟣 Danny Wolf
🟣 Hugo Gonzalez
Hand-tracked Kasparas Jakucionis drives
January 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Hand-tracked Kasparas Jakucionis drives
Cooper Flagg vs Dylan Harper shooting profiles, all Synergy data
January 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Cooper Flagg vs Dylan Harper shooting profiles, all Synergy data
I make the case for Cooper Flagg having top five player upside. t.co/ivO25rxbYc
January 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I make the case for Cooper Flagg having top five player upside. t.co/ivO25rxbYc
Decided to pivot from draft philosophy to pure scouting reports this cycle. First up this week:
January 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Decided to pivot from draft philosophy to pure scouting reports this cycle. First up this week:
Just due to the likely difference in offensive burdens, I might have Noah Penda as my pick for most likely to make an All Defense team over Cooper Flagg. Leads the LNB in blocks while second in steals, turns 20 next week. CMB in third.
January 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Just due to the likely difference in offensive burdens, I might have Noah Penda as my pick for most likely to make an All Defense team over Cooper Flagg. Leads the LNB in blocks while second in steals, turns 20 next week. CMB in third.
I made the following picks:
8. Brooklyn Nets - Jeremiah Fears
21. Brooklyn Nets - Labaron Philon
25. Brooklyn Nets - Darrion Williams
38. Brooklyn Nets - Danny Wolf
48. Cleveland Cavs - Bogoljub Markovic
56. New York Knicks - Drake Powell
8. Brooklyn Nets - Jeremiah Fears
21. Brooklyn Nets - Labaron Philon
25. Brooklyn Nets - Darrion Williams
38. Brooklyn Nets - Danny Wolf
48. Cleveland Cavs - Bogoljub Markovic
56. New York Knicks - Drake Powell
SWISH THEORY MOCK DRAFT 1.0
Prepare for 2025 with our team's debut NBA mock draft for the cycle. Featuring write-ups from 11 writers for the top 30. Let us know where you agree or disagree!
theswishtheory.com/2025-nba-dra...
Prepare for 2025 with our team's debut NBA mock draft for the cycle. Featuring write-ups from 11 writers for the top 30. Let us know where you agree or disagree!
theswishtheory.com/2025-nba-dra...
December 30, 2024 at 8:16 PM
I made the following picks:
8. Brooklyn Nets - Jeremiah Fears
21. Brooklyn Nets - Labaron Philon
25. Brooklyn Nets - Darrion Williams
38. Brooklyn Nets - Danny Wolf
48. Cleveland Cavs - Bogoljub Markovic
56. New York Knicks - Drake Powell
8. Brooklyn Nets - Jeremiah Fears
21. Brooklyn Nets - Labaron Philon
25. Brooklyn Nets - Darrion Williams
38. Brooklyn Nets - Danny Wolf
48. Cleveland Cavs - Bogoljub Markovic
56. New York Knicks - Drake Powell
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SWISH THEORY MOCK DRAFT 1.0
Prepare for 2025 with our team's debut NBA mock draft for the cycle. Featuring write-ups from 11 writers for the top 30. Let us know where you agree or disagree!
theswishtheory.com/2025-nba-dra...
Prepare for 2025 with our team's debut NBA mock draft for the cycle. Featuring write-ups from 11 writers for the top 30. Let us know where you agree or disagree!
theswishtheory.com/2025-nba-dra...
December 30, 2024 at 4:40 PM
SWISH THEORY MOCK DRAFT 1.0
Prepare for 2025 with our team's debut NBA mock draft for the cycle. Featuring write-ups from 11 writers for the top 30. Let us know where you agree or disagree!
theswishtheory.com/2025-nba-dra...
Prepare for 2025 with our team's debut NBA mock draft for the cycle. Featuring write-ups from 11 writers for the top 30. Let us know where you agree or disagree!
theswishtheory.com/2025-nba-dra...
Not every player's usage is the same, so one way to adjust is by benchmarking to play-type efficiency rather than overall efficiency.
Essentially, which players have the most difficult play-type usage, and how efficient are they relative to those looks?
Data is per game.
Essentially, which players have the most difficult play-type usage, and how efficient are they relative to those looks?
Data is per game.
December 23, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Not every player's usage is the same, so one way to adjust is by benchmarking to play-type efficiency rather than overall efficiency.
Essentially, which players have the most difficult play-type usage, and how efficient are they relative to those looks?
Data is per game.
Essentially, which players have the most difficult play-type usage, and how efficient are they relative to those looks?
Data is per game.