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I think therefore i draft | College basketball | Contributor @thecenterhub_bb | #LetEmKnow
good morning, here's my latest piece on the 2025 freshman class where i try to look for potential underrated guys. To begin with, let's look at Michigan State's Jordan Scott and Providence's Jaylen Harrell
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Class of 2025 deep cuts: Jordan Scott, Jaylen Harrell
Michigan State and Providence have snapped up a couple of exciting, underrated high school wings
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September 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
good morning, here's my latest piece on the 2025 freshman class where i try to look for potential underrated guys. To begin with, let's look at Michigan State's Jordan Scott and Providence's Jaylen Harrell
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Chris Cenac is an unusual prospect. He's big, but he doesn't always play like that. I dive into Cenac's style of play at Link Academy, potential role at Houston and strong tools that provide room for scalability
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Chris Cenac and the anatomy of a unicorn
Houston's Cenac is 6'10", but too often plays smaller than that. Should he relish a scaled down role instead?
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September 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Chris Cenac is an unusual prospect. He's big, but he doesn't always play like that. I dive into Cenac's style of play at Link Academy, potential role at Houston and strong tools that provide room for scalability
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good morning, here’s my piece on Baylor’s Tounde Yessoufou: i talk about his defense, two-way potential, a more realistic comp than Anthony Edwards as well as some of the main questions i have about Yessoufou for next season
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Tounde Yessoufou: a two-way monster or a defensive specialist?
Yessoufou has drawn Anthony Edwards comps, but right now looks to have a more clear-cut upside on defense
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August 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
good morning, here’s my piece on Baylor’s Tounde Yessoufou: i talk about his defense, two-way potential, a more realistic comp than Anthony Edwards as well as some of the main questions i have about Yessoufou for next season
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good morning, here’s my piece on Jaden Toombs, a promising freshman big for SMU. I look at his strong feel for the game, some physical concerns and the ways he can potentially mitigate them
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Jaden Toombs deserves your attention
Somewhat flying under the radar, the SMU big has a lot of traits for a modern NBA big
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August 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
good morning, here’s my piece on Jaden Toombs, a promising freshman big for SMU. I look at his strong feel for the game, some physical concerns and the ways he can potentially mitigate them
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good morning, here’s my piece on Jayden Quaintance, diving into his outstanding defense: the playmaking, rim deterrence and underrated foul aversion, as well as the good and concerning aspects of his profile
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Jayden Quaintance is a defensive prospect made in a lab
At just 18, the new Kentucky Wildcat has nearly limitless defensive potential
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August 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
good morning, here’s my piece on Jayden Quaintance, diving into his outstanding defense: the playmaking, rim deterrence and underrated foul aversion, as well as the good and concerning aspects of his profile
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i've kept an eye on FIBA U18 Eurobasket
overall it feels like it could be a weaker bunch than the 2024 U18's which produced four 1st round NBA draft picks this summer, but still some really interesting prospects to look out for
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overall it feels like it could be a weaker bunch than the 2024 U18's which produced four 1st round NBA draft picks this summer, but still some really interesting prospects to look out for
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U18 Eurobasket prospects that have caught my eye
Spain's Ian Platteeuw won the MVP, but is he the best NBA prospect at the U18 Eurobasket?
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August 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
i've kept an eye on FIBA U18 Eurobasket
overall it feels like it could be a weaker bunch than the 2024 U18's which produced four 1st round NBA draft picks this summer, but still some really interesting prospects to look out for
sheedinatl.substack.com/p/u18-euroba...
overall it feels like it could be a weaker bunch than the 2024 U18's which produced four 1st round NBA draft picks this summer, but still some really interesting prospects to look out for
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good morning, i'm finishing up my 2026 NBA Draft top3 review with AJ Dybantsa
in this piece i dive into Dybantsa's outstanding and efficient scoring, offensive projection and the defensive playmaking questions that ultimately make me slightly lower on him
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in this piece i dive into Dybantsa's outstanding and efficient scoring, offensive projection and the defensive playmaking questions that ultimately make me slightly lower on him
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August 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
good morning, i'm finishing up my 2026 NBA Draft top3 review with AJ Dybantsa
in this piece i dive into Dybantsa's outstanding and efficient scoring, offensive projection and the defensive playmaking questions that ultimately make me slightly lower on him
sheedinatl.substack.com/p/aj-dybants...
in this piece i dive into Dybantsa's outstanding and efficient scoring, offensive projection and the defensive playmaking questions that ultimately make me slightly lower on him
sheedinatl.substack.com/p/aj-dybants...
here's my article on Cameron Boozer - a truly incredible prospect who may be the most accomplished high school player ever
i dive into his diverse offensive skillset, defensive playmaking and college projection
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i dive into his diverse offensive skillset, defensive playmaking and college projection
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The analytics will love Cameron Boozer, and so should you
Duke's Cameron Boozer is the cerebral prospect of the 2026 NBA Draft
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July 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
here's my article on Cameron Boozer - a truly incredible prospect who may be the most accomplished high school player ever
i dive into his diverse offensive skillset, defensive playmaking and college projection
sheedinatl.substack.com/p/the-analyt...
i dive into his diverse offensive skillset, defensive playmaking and college projection
sheedinatl.substack.com/p/the-analyt...
here’s my take on Darryn Peterson, the 2026 NBA Draft prospect that i have at 1 right now: his statistical profile, offensive game, outlier stocks and two-way potential
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Screw it, I'm starting the cycle with Darryn Peterson at 1
The Kansas guard is a special two-way prospect
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July 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
here’s my take on Darryn Peterson, the 2026 NBA Draft prospect that i have at 1 right now: his statistical profile, offensive game, outlier stocks and two-way potential
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i really enjoyed Jase Richardson's offensive game against the Toronto Raptors
so here's my extended breakdown on how Richardson stabilized and impacted the game by not turning it over and turning Toronto's on-ball pressure into advantages for his team
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so here's my extended breakdown on how Richardson stabilized and impacted the game by not turning it over and turning Toronto's on-ball pressure into advantages for his team
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Jase Richardson's turnover economy almost beat the Raptors
A look at how the Orlando Magic rookie's connective skills helped stabilize a shaky Summer League team struggling with relentless on-ball pressure
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July 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
i really enjoyed Jase Richardson's offensive game against the Toronto Raptors
so here's my extended breakdown on how Richardson stabilized and impacted the game by not turning it over and turning Toronto's on-ball pressure into advantages for his team
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so here's my extended breakdown on how Richardson stabilized and impacted the game by not turning it over and turning Toronto's on-ball pressure into advantages for his team
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the New Orleans Pelicans paid a lot to trade up and get Derik Queen at 13. But they still have Zion Williamson and Yves Missi. And they also signed Kevon Looney
what is Queen's role in this ill-fitting ensemble? I examine his struggle playing with Missi
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what is Queen's role in this ill-fitting ensemble? I examine his struggle playing with Missi
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I have no idea what the Pelicans are doing (and what it means for Derik Queen)
The New Orleans Pelicans may already be compromising their 2025 lottery pick
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July 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
the New Orleans Pelicans paid a lot to trade up and get Derik Queen at 13. But they still have Zion Williamson and Yves Missi. And they also signed Kevon Looney
what is Queen's role in this ill-fitting ensemble? I examine his struggle playing with Missi
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what is Queen's role in this ill-fitting ensemble? I examine his struggle playing with Missi
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icymi, here's what i wrote about the struggles of Kasparas Jakučionis in the California Classic games and the role adjustment he's likely to undergo in the NBA
1/15 from the field, 6 assists and 12 turnovers in 3 California Classic games. What happened to Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis?
i tried to contextualize and make sense out of his difficult start to the Summer League
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i tried to contextualize and make sense out of his difficult start to the Summer League
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Is it time to get worried about Kasparas Jakučionis?
The answer is probably somewhere between a 'yes' and a 'no'
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July 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
icymi, here's what i wrote about the struggles of Kasparas Jakučionis in the California Classic games and the role adjustment he's likely to undergo in the NBA
1/15 from the field, 6 assists and 12 turnovers in 3 California Classic games. What happened to Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis?
i tried to contextualize and make sense out of his difficult start to the Summer League
sheedinatl.substack.com/p/is-it-time...
i tried to contextualize and make sense out of his difficult start to the Summer League
sheedinatl.substack.com/p/is-it-time...
Is it time to get worried about Kasparas Jakučionis?
The answer is probably somewhere between a 'yes' and a 'no'
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July 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
1/15 from the field, 6 assists and 12 turnovers in 3 California Classic games. What happened to Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis?
i tried to contextualize and make sense out of his difficult start to the Summer League
sheedinatl.substack.com/p/is-it-time...
i tried to contextualize and make sense out of his difficult start to the Summer League
sheedinatl.substack.com/p/is-it-time...
i've been watching the FIBA U19s, so here are some things that i saw over the past week or so. The players i cover in more detail (link below):
- AJ Dybantsa
- Hannes Steinbach
- Koa Peat
- Tyler Kropp
- Mikel Brown Jr.
also brief words on a few others
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- AJ Dybantsa
- Hannes Steinbach
- Koa Peat
- Tyler Kropp
- Mikel Brown Jr.
also brief words on a few others
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FIBA U19 reflections: Dybantsa, Steinbach, Peat and others
The 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup is now behind us, so let's look at some of the top performers
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July 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
i've been watching the FIBA U19s, so here are some things that i saw over the past week or so. The players i cover in more detail (link below):
- AJ Dybantsa
- Hannes Steinbach
- Koa Peat
- Tyler Kropp
- Mikel Brown Jr.
also brief words on a few others
sheedinatl.substack.com/p/fiba-u19-r...
- AJ Dybantsa
- Hannes Steinbach
- Koa Peat
- Tyler Kropp
- Mikel Brown Jr.
also brief words on a few others
sheedinatl.substack.com/p/fiba-u19-r...
ESPN projects Dash Daniels as a top10 pick in way-too-early 2025 NBA draft, i broke down film the performance of against France U19's from yesterday, check it out!
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Dash Daniels: Great Defensively, Questions on Offense
Dash Daniels struggled offensively in Australia's win against France in the FIBA U19 World Cup, but at least partly made up for it with his defense
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July 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
ESPN projects Dash Daniels as a top10 pick in way-too-early 2025 NBA draft, i broke down film the performance of against France U19's from yesterday, check it out!
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outside of the obvious one in Cooper Flagg, i have four other A+ grades on yesterday's 1st round draft picks
June 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
outside of the obvious one in Cooper Flagg, i have four other A+ grades on yesterday's 1st round draft picks
here are my 2025 NBA draft first round pick grades, check it out!
major winners are the Mavs, Raptors, Suns, Bulls and Magic
big L’s from the Nets and Pelicans
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major winners are the Mavs, Raptors, Suns, Bulls and Magic
big L’s from the Nets and Pelicans
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2025 NBA Draft Grades: Slam Dunks for Raptors, Suns and Bulls, Questionable Nets and Pelicans
The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is in the books and boy did it serve up some surprises.
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June 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
here are my 2025 NBA draft first round pick grades, check it out!
major winners are the Mavs, Raptors, Suns, Bulls and Magic
big L’s from the Nets and Pelicans
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major winners are the Mavs, Raptors, Suns, Bulls and Magic
big L’s from the Nets and Pelicans
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Derik Queen, let's do a season review thread👇🧵
the Maryland center finished the season with a BPM of 7.9, good for 8th among all D1 freshmen. Queen's season had some memorable moments, including a game winning drive in a Round of 32 game against Colorado State
the Maryland center finished the season with a BPM of 7.9, good for 8th among all D1 freshmen. Queen's season had some memorable moments, including a game winning drive in a Round of 32 game against Colorado State
April 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Derik Queen, let's do a season review thread👇🧵
the Maryland center finished the season with a BPM of 7.9, good for 8th among all D1 freshmen. Queen's season had some memorable moments, including a game winning drive in a Round of 32 game against Colorado State
the Maryland center finished the season with a BPM of 7.9, good for 8th among all D1 freshmen. Queen's season had some memorable moments, including a game winning drive in a Round of 32 game against Colorado State
Collin Murray-Boyles has declared for the NBA draft, so let's do a prospect review thread on him 👇🧵
individually, CMB had an incredible season, finishing as the 5th best player in terms of BPM. What's notable is that he kept his production at a very high level against conf and t50 opponents
individually, CMB had an incredible season, finishing as the 5th best player in terms of BPM. What's notable is that he kept his production at a very high level against conf and t50 opponents
April 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Collin Murray-Boyles has declared for the NBA draft, so let's do a prospect review thread on him 👇🧵
individually, CMB had an incredible season, finishing as the 5th best player in terms of BPM. What's notable is that he kept his production at a very high level against conf and t50 opponents
individually, CMB had an incredible season, finishing as the 5th best player in terms of BPM. What's notable is that he kept his production at a very high level against conf and t50 opponents
let's do a season review thread on Duke's Kon Knueppel 👇🧵
Knueppel made a huge impression immediately after arriving in Durham and became a key player in a team that nearly went to an NCAA title game. He finished the season as 4th best freshman in the nation in terms of BPM
Knueppel made a huge impression immediately after arriving in Durham and became a key player in a team that nearly went to an NCAA title game. He finished the season as 4th best freshman in the nation in terms of BPM
April 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
let's do a season review thread on Duke's Kon Knueppel 👇🧵
Knueppel made a huge impression immediately after arriving in Durham and became a key player in a team that nearly went to an NCAA title game. He finished the season as 4th best freshman in the nation in terms of BPM
Knueppel made a huge impression immediately after arriving in Durham and became a key player in a team that nearly went to an NCAA title game. He finished the season as 4th best freshman in the nation in terms of BPM
April big board time! Replacing guys that are (presumably) returning, like Stirtz, Robinson II or Swain, was one of the trickier aspects to this big board.
still a bunch of players i go up and down on, but with college basketball season over, i think guys in the lotto are largely settled
still a bunch of players i go up and down on, but with college basketball season over, i think guys in the lotto are largely settled
April 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
April big board time! Replacing guys that are (presumably) returning, like Stirtz, Robinson II or Swain, was one of the trickier aspects to this big board.
still a bunch of players i go up and down on, but with college basketball season over, i think guys in the lotto are largely settled
still a bunch of players i go up and down on, but with college basketball season over, i think guys in the lotto are largely settled
let's do a prospect review thread on Labaron Philon 👇🧵
a 34rd ranked recruit by 247sports, Philon made an immediate impact for Alabama team as a freshman, and made himself into a key contributor on a stacked team with F4 aspirations, finishing as the 12th best freshman in the nation in terms of BPM
a 34rd ranked recruit by 247sports, Philon made an immediate impact for Alabama team as a freshman, and made himself into a key contributor on a stacked team with F4 aspirations, finishing as the 12th best freshman in the nation in terms of BPM
April 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
let's do a prospect review thread on Labaron Philon 👇🧵
a 34rd ranked recruit by 247sports, Philon made an immediate impact for Alabama team as a freshman, and made himself into a key contributor on a stacked team with F4 aspirations, finishing as the 12th best freshman in the nation in terms of BPM
a 34rd ranked recruit by 247sports, Philon made an immediate impact for Alabama team as a freshman, and made himself into a key contributor on a stacked team with F4 aspirations, finishing as the 12th best freshman in the nation in terms of BPM
let's do a season review on Georgia's Asa Newell 👇🧵
Newell is an athletic 6-10 F/C hybrid with great play finishing abilities and some defensive versatility with his quick feet. He was projected as a one-and-done prospect coming out of HS and finished 6th among all D1 freshmen in BPM
Newell is an athletic 6-10 F/C hybrid with great play finishing abilities and some defensive versatility with his quick feet. He was projected as a one-and-done prospect coming out of HS and finished 6th among all D1 freshmen in BPM
April 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
let's do a season review on Georgia's Asa Newell 👇🧵
Newell is an athletic 6-10 F/C hybrid with great play finishing abilities and some defensive versatility with his quick feet. He was projected as a one-and-done prospect coming out of HS and finished 6th among all D1 freshmen in BPM
Newell is an athletic 6-10 F/C hybrid with great play finishing abilities and some defensive versatility with his quick feet. He was projected as a one-and-done prospect coming out of HS and finished 6th among all D1 freshmen in BPM
Michigan State's season is over after an Elite Eight loss so let's do a prospect review thread on Jase Richardson 👇🧵
Jase overperformed expectations massively. Per 247sports, he was the 37th best recruit of 2024, excpected to be a multi-year guy, playing a limited role at best and learning...
Jase overperformed expectations massively. Per 247sports, he was the 37th best recruit of 2024, excpected to be a multi-year guy, playing a limited role at best and learning...
April 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Michigan State's season is over after an Elite Eight loss so let's do a prospect review thread on Jase Richardson 👇🧵
Jase overperformed expectations massively. Per 247sports, he was the 37th best recruit of 2024, excpected to be a multi-year guy, playing a limited role at best and learning...
Jase overperformed expectations massively. Per 247sports, he was the 37th best recruit of 2024, excpected to be a multi-year guy, playing a limited role at best and learning...
let's do a season review thread on Tre Johnson from Texas 👇🧵
Johnson finished the season as the freshman leader in points per game (19.9), good for 21st in the nation. According to BPM, he was the 13th best freshman this year
Johnson finished the season as the freshman leader in points per game (19.9), good for 21st in the nation. According to BPM, he was the 13th best freshman this year
March 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
let's do a season review thread on Tre Johnson from Texas 👇🧵
Johnson finished the season as the freshman leader in points per game (19.9), good for 21st in the nation. According to BPM, he was the 13th best freshman this year
Johnson finished the season as the freshman leader in points per game (19.9), good for 21st in the nation. According to BPM, he was the 13th best freshman this year