Maxwell Baumbach
baumboards.bsky.social
Maxwell Baumbach
@baumboards.bsky.social
NBA Draft writer for @NoCeilingsNBA and Co-Host of Draft Sickos on the No Ceilings NBA podcast feed. Business inquiries: [email protected]
Before they were NBA Draft picks…

Before they were on any public-facing draft boards…

They were here.

No Stone Unturned 2025.

Coming soon to @noceilingsnba.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Reposted by Maxwell Baumbach
The 2025 NBA Draft might have come and gone, but there are plenty of exciting prospects who didn’t hear their names called in the draft. Our own @baumboards.bsky.social has you covered on those players with his UDFA roll call: www.noceilingsnba.com/p/the-2025-u...
The 2025 Undrafted Free Agent Roll Call
The NBA Draft has come and gone, but that's not the end of the road! Maxwell breaks down the undrafted free agent class, where they're headed, and their future prospects.
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June 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Reposted by Maxwell Baumbach
🚨 Fresh YKB

🏀 @chuckingdartsnba.bsky.social & @baumboards.bsky.social returned for our annual pre-draft episode

🏀 VJ Edgecombe's Sixers Workout
🏀 Guards: Tre Johnson & Jeremiah Fears
🏀 Wings: Cedric Coward & Carter Bryant
🏀 Bigs: Malauch, CMB & Danny Wolf
🏀 YKB big boards

Tap in below ⤵️
June 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Reposted by Maxwell Baumbach
ICYMI: I chatted with V.J. Edgecombe optimist @baumboards.bsky.social about what could make Edgecombe a special NBA player.

But is he the right pick for the Sixers at No. 3 overall? There are some questions about how he fits with their main cornerstones:

www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...
Asking an NBA Draft expert about V.J. Edgecombe's fit with the Sixers
"Edgecombe is obviously a ridiculous athlete. But what makes him so intriguing is the functionality of that athleticism paired with his mental processing of the game."
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May 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
🚨NEW COLUMN 🚨

Duke prospect Sion James is an appealing proposition in the 2025 NBA Draft. He's strong, smart, and savvy, but scalability remains a question. Read up on what makes James a risky but appealing bet!

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/sion-james...
Sion James and the Scalability Question | The Prospect Overview
Duke prospect Sion James is an appealing proposition in the 2025 NBA Draft. He's strong, smart, and savvy, but scalability remains a question. PLUS: Quick Hits!
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April 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The Ultimate 2025 NCAA Tournament Prospect Guide IS HERE!

Over 23,000 words on all 68 teams in the field, covering 247 different players!

There is no better way to get prepared for the big dance as a fan of the NBA and the NBA Draft!

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/the-ultima...
The Ultimate 2025 NCAA Tournament NBA Draft Prospect Guide
Every team. All of the 2025 NBA Draft prospects. Your ultimate draft prospect guide for the NCAA Tournament!
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March 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
My latest!

Mark Sears, Keshon Gilbert, Igor Milicic Jr., Ian Schieffelin, and J’Wan Roberts all play for top college teams. Their days of eligibility are numbered. I look at how they can make one last push for their NBA Draft stock!

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/five-last-...
Five "Last Push" Prospects to Monitor in March | The Prospect Overview
These five prospects find themselves on the margins of the 2025 NBA Draft. With little season left and no eligibility remaining, it’s time for their last push!
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March 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🚨NEW COLUMN @noceilingsnba.bsky.social🚨

Auburn's Johni Broome is obscenely productive. He might be the best player in college basketball. But when it comes to the NBA, who is he?

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/who-is-joh...
Who is Johni Broome? | The Prospect Overview
Auburn's Johni Broome is obscenely productive. The 2025 NBA Draft prospect might be the best player in college basketball. But when it comes to the NBA, who is he? PLUS: Quick Hits!
www.noceilingsnba.com
February 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Reposted by Maxwell Baumbach
As @baumboards.bsky.social said "Javon Small is for Everyone!" #Small4All
Javon Small is one of my favourite (if not the favourite) senior in this years draft class

he hits that sweet high frequency 3 point and elite FT% intersection. The 3 point percentages aren't elite, but that's in part due to WVU's offensive imbalance since Tucker DeVries's injury

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February 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Baylor freshman V.J. Edgecombe is one of the most exciting and valuable prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft. I’m here with a full scouting report over at @noceilingsnba.bsky.social!

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/the-value-...
The Value of V.J. Edgecombe | The Prospect Overview
Baylor freshman V.J. Edgecombe is one of the most exciting and valuable prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft. Maxwell breaks down his game and projection with a detailed scouting report! PLUS: Quick Hits!
www.noceilingsnba.com
February 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
🚨NEW COLUMN @noceilingsnba.bsky.social🚨

This week, I wrote about five lessons that I learned from my scouting misses! Give it a read and don’t make the same mistakes that I did!

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/lessons-le...
Lessons Learned from My Scouting Misses | The Prospect Overview
This week, Maxwell goes through a few lessons learned from his scouting misses. PLUS: Quick Hits on 2025 NBA Draft prospects Carter Bryant, Chad Baker-Mazara, Samson Johnson, and more!
www.noceilingsnba.com
February 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
📍Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL

On the scene for Northwestern vs. Rutgers for
@noceilingsnba.bsky.social!

Ace Bailey ranked 3rd on our most recent big board. He'll be met with heaps of physicality from Brooks Barnhizer and Nick Martinelli.
January 30, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Second column of the day 😎
January 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Reposted by Maxwell Baumbach
Come for the Better Breader Batter Bowl, stay for the Basketball: great breakdown of Noah Penda 2005 🇫🇷 by @baumboards.bsky.social

tidbit: growing up, Penda played PG

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Noah Penda's Plug-and-Play Potential | The Prospect Overview
French prospect Noah Penda has been putting together an exceptional season for Le Mans. His size and versatility could make him one of the best value plays in the 2025 NBA Draft. Plus: Quick Hits!
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January 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
🚨NEW COLUMN @NoCeilingsNBA🚨

UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg is one of the most versatile and productive prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft. The best part—he keeps getting better.

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/yaxel-lend...
Yaxel Lendeborg Keeps Getting Better | The Prospect Overview
UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg is one of the most versatile and productive prospects in the country. The best part is that he keeps getting better. PLUS: Quick Hits across the world of basketball!
www.noceilingsnba.com
January 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I am writing about Yaxel Lendeborg next week.
January 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Reposted by Maxwell Baumbach
French prospect Noah Penda has been putting together an exceptional season for Le Mans.

Our own @baumboards.bsky.social breaks down why Penda could be one of the best value plays in the 2025 NBA Draft

Plus: Quick Hits!

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/noah-penda...
Noah Penda's Plug-and-Play Potential | The Prospect Overview
French prospect Noah Penda has been putting together an exceptional season for Le Mans. His size and versatility could make him one of the best value plays in the 2025 NBA Draft. Plus: Quick Hits!
www.noceilingsnba.com
January 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🚨NEW COLUMN @NoCeilingsNBA🚨

French prospect Noah Penda is a 6’8”, 225-pound stat sheet stuffer. I wrote about how his feel and versatility make him one of the most interesting value propositions in the 2025 NBA Draft!

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/noah-penda...
Noah Penda's Plug-and-Play Potential | The Prospect Overview
French prospect Noah Penda has been putting together an exceptional season for Le Mans. His size and versatility could make him one of the best value plays in the 2025 NBA Draft. Plus: Quick Hits!
www.noceilingsnba.com
January 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Reposted by Maxwell Baumbach
Thanks to @baumboards.bsky.social for coming on the pod to discuss Danny Wolf's development and rise from Ivy transfer to NBA prospect.

Good conversation and perspective from someone who spent time studying Wolf's film from Yale in the offseason.

New pod! umhoops.com/2025/01/16/p...
Podcast: A deep dive into Danny Wolf's rise with No Ceilings' Maxwell Baumbach | UM Hoops.com
Maxwell Baumbach from No Ceilings joins the pod to discuss Danny Wolf’s improvement. Baumbach wrote about Wolf for his No Stone Unturned offseason series that highlights NBA Draft sleepers. Baumbach a...
umhoops.com
January 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
BLUESKY EXCLUSIVE: I’m writing about Noah Penda next week.
January 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
🚨NEW COLUMN @NoCeilingsNBA🚨

Championships are won on the margins! This week, I examined five of the most interesting auto-eligible sleepers in the 2025 NBA Draft!

🏀 Javon Small
🏀 Eric Dixon
🏀 Dylan Cardwell
🏀 Steve Settle III
🏀 Cameron Matthews

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/five-inter...
Five Interesting Prospects on the Margins | The Prospect Overview
Championships are won the margins. As such, Maxwell examine five of the most interesting 2025 NBA Draft sleepers, including Javon Small, Eric Dixon, Dylan Cardwell, and more!
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January 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🚨NEW COLUMN @NoCeilingsNBA🚨

SMU’s Matt Cross has been overlooked for too long. I wrote about his aggressive, impactful brand of basketball, and how it could translate to the NBA. PLUS: Quick Hits across the NBA Draft world!

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/matt-cross...
Matt Cross, Natural Born Killer | The Prospect Overview
Southern Methodist forward Matt Cross has been overlooked for too long. Maxwell goes in-depth on one of his favorite sleepers in the 2025 NBA Draft. PLUS: Quick Hits across the draft world!
www.noceilingsnba.com
December 30, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Reposted by Maxwell Baumbach
Simas Lukosius can play. Our own @baumboards.bsky.social applies lessons learned from Jaylen Wells and Jamison Battle to the Cincinnati sharpshooter, who is a 2025 NBA Draft prospect to watch. PLUS: Quick Hits!

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/simas-luko...
Simas Lukosius Can Play | The Prospect Overview
Simas Lukosius can play. Maxwell applies lessons learned from Jaylen Wells and Jamison Battle to the Cincinnati sharpshooter, who is a 2025 NBA Draft prospect to watch. PLUS: Quick Hits!
www.noceilingsnba.com
December 17, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Reposted by Maxwell Baumbach
Georgetown freshman Thomas Sorber's important production has put him onto draft radars.

Our own @baumboards.bsky.social dives deep into the data, as well as Sorber's film.

PLUS: Quick Hits across college basketball!

Read & sub⬇️

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/thomas-sor...
Thomas Sorber's Important Production | The Prospect Overview
Georgetown freshman Thomas Sorber's important production has put him onto draft radars. Maxwell dives deep into the data, as well as Sorber's film. PLUS: Quick Hits across college basketball!
www.noceilingsnba.com
December 9, 2024 at 10:40 PM
🚨NEW COLUMN @NoCeilingsNBA 🚨

Georgetown freshman Thomas Sorber has played his way onto draft radars! I went into detail on his outrageous production, the evolution of the modern big man, and why Sorber could become a valuable NBA player!

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https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/thomas-sorbers-important-production
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December 9, 2024 at 5:59 PM