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Overtime Select has commitments from every top 10 recruit in the 2025 recruiting class, 9 of 10 in 2026, along with a plethora of the top rising sophomores.
As GG Banks (
@BanksJezelle
) said: “It’s history”
📝 More:
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@iBEsteVieD13
Scoot is the better prospect sir, not denying that, but Miller hate has gone too far
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Alabama will have one of the most talented guard rotations in the entire nation
🔘 JD Davison, Point guard
🔘 Jahvon Quinerly, Point guard
🔘 Nimari Burnett, Combo guard
🔘 Jaden Shackelford, Shooting guard
🔘 Josh Primo, Shooting guard
🔘 Keon Ellis, Shooting guard
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Alabama is building a scary front-court after today’s commitment
— Charles Bediako, 6-foot-11
— Alex Tchikou, 6-foot-11
— Langston Wilson, 6-foot-9
— Keon Ambrose-Hylton, 6-foot-8
— Noah Gurley, 6-foot-8
— Juwan Gary, 6-foot-6
It will now need to clear 2 scholarship spots
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Arkansas’ Stanley Umude is another prospect that has my intrigue, given his NBA frame, showcasing of comfortability in many roles at the college level & two-way ability.
A thread 🧵
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Taylor Soule doesn’t look like a rookie at all on the court in preseason.
I also don’t understand how she was a third-round pick. Beyond a steal
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Herb Jones finished with 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists (zero turnovers) in 17 minutes
Oh my
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Rookie Courtney Vandersloot: 28.2% ASTr to a 28.1% TOVr
Rookie Caitlin Clark: 37.4% ASTr to a 27.5% TOVr.
I heard that Courtney Vandersloot player turned out to be pretty good at passing
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The Atlanta Dream will sign PG Destanni Henderson later today, general manager Dan Padover tells the media.
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@iBEsteVieD13
he was a witness, committed zero crimes & complied with law enforcement, but that would require people reading instead of a headlines that painted him in a negative light.
Not talking about you, obviously, but generally.
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Updated 2022 NBA Draft Big Board following the combine & my latest dives.
AMA regarding the board. I’ll note minor changes in a thread below:
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Folks, a trio of Sydney Taylor, Jayda Curry & Kiki Jefferson is much-watch TV in the Cardinals’ scheme
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Alabama guard Josh Primo was 180-pounds prior to getting on campus in Tuscaloosa this past summer. Since then, he’s put on 10-pounds of muscle and still looking to add five more, he told me yesterday.
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📝 Here’s my updated 2022 NBA Draft Big Board ahead of both combines next week.
AMA regarding the board, sleeper prospects & disagreements.
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Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright spoke on tonight’s home loss & 16-point blown lead to the Sparks.
“This team needs to grow up.”
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Lakers fans, here’s a quick look at what you’re getting in Max Christie, one of my favorite value plays in this draft.
#Lakeshow
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The 2023 WNBA Draft has passed, so let’s look ahead to the top prospects remaining in college basketball.
Our primer includes short write-ups, archetypes and extensive film on over 25 prospects.
Read here:
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The Atlanta Dream have a new court for the 2024 season 👀
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Alabama forward Herb Jones is well-regarded as one of the best defenders in this upcoming NBA Draft.
In addition, Jones has taken incredible strides on the offensive end over the course of his four seasons in Tuscaloosa.
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Laeitica Amihere is playing like a potential
#WNBADraft
first-round pick over these last few days
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I’m telling you, Aaliyah Edwards is the best 2024 draft-eligible prospect behind Clark, Bueckers & Brink.
A lot of Bam Adebayo vibes with her game. Slightly undersized, but elite movement traits, coverage versatile defender + positional passing
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I can’t speak enough about Laeticia Amihere’s performance throughout the SEC Tournament, it’s great to see her built momentum and consistent minutes heading into March Madness.
Elite screen navigation, tools and motor
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FYI: Atlanta Dream wing Rhyne Howard doesn’t plan to return overseas following the conclusion of Schio’s international season.
“…Howard says that she doesn’t expect to return to overseas play again.”
via
@benpickman
from late March:
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Our 2023 WNBA Draft Board is live!
@TheNextHoops
📂 15+ In-Depth Prospect Breakdowns
✈️ Top International Prospects
⭐️ Stylistic Comparisons
& more
Read here:
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So excited to see Nimari Burnett play basketball next season. He’s lost nearly two years of development time
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The WNBA is fun & evolving. I took a full-scale look at every WNBA roster, then organized over 100 players (roughly 75-percent of the league) into 11 skillset groups.
Likes & retweets appreciated! As well as many feedback.
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UConn’s Lou Lopez Senechal this season:
75.3% at the rim
38.8% on mid-range Js
42.9% from three
➖ 95th %TILE on C&S jumpers
Some real three-level scoring as a 6’1 wing
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Jaden Shackelford is currently the TOP returning scorer in the SEC, pending the decision of Isaiah Joe (ARK)
We know what Jaden can do offensively, the main questions surround his consistency on defense - nonetheless I currently project him as an All-SEC performer in 2020-21.
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Alabama freshman forward Noah Clowney vs. South Dakota State tonight:
22 points, nine rebounds & four assists on 5-of-12 shooting from three.
A real long-term
#NBADraft
prospect at 6-10.
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Historically, there’s at least one true senior that sticks in the league as a second round pick.
Here’s six potential candidates for this year’s draft:
— Keon Ellis
— Alondes Williams
— Tevin Brown
— Vince Williams Jr.
— Jamaree Bouyea
— Trevion Williams
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Keon Ellis jumps the passing lanes & the transition finish!
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🔥 NOW LIVE: The Evolution of the WNBA — A Look into the Past & Future
I dove into the impact of the Comets dynasty, the revolutionary 2009 Mercury led by Diana Taurasi and plenty more.
Likes & retweets appreciated on this massive project! ⤵️
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Alabama has won 18 of 19 games when finishing with under 15 turnovers. The only defeat came at Missouri in a one-possession game.
By unpopular belief, the Tide don't live-and-die on its lights out shooting. It's more important to control the ball to set up those outside shots.
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🚨 Our 2022 WNBA Draft Guide is here! Here’s your comprehensive look into this year’s top prospects — including scouting reports, rankings and much more.
Retweets & feedback appreciated.
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Some personal news with the WNBA season approaching: I’m excited to join the Atlanta Dream beat for
@TheNextHoops
, alongside
@_gabriellalewis
.
Stoked to bring a fresh Xs & Os approach, built around the on-court product + mixing in with storytelling!
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The 2024 WNBA Draft is stacking up to be the most-studded and deepest in league history.
Our draft board (
@TheNextHoops
) is the most in-depth public scouting resource, including archetypes, strengths & improvement areas on 30+ prospects.
➡️ Read here:
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Jaden Bradley has recorded more turnovers than assists in ᴏɴʟʏ two games this season.
For reference, J. Quinerly has done so in five games; M. Sears in four games.
Despite his freshman status, Bradley is an academy brain at the PG position that is ultra consistent.
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Tennessee’s Jordan Horston is a savant with the ball in her hands, she is cutting back on turnovers and bodes one of the most riveting athletic profiles in the class.
Could Horston be the second-best player to come from the 2023 WNBA Draft? Read more ⤵️
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Aubrey Griffin, one of the best perimeter defenders in the 2024 draft, with a pair of steals in the first half to add to her 10 points.
Entering tonight, Griffin was the only player in the nation with a 4% block rate, 3% steal rate and <2% foul rate.
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Words: UConn's Aubrey Griffin is the epitome of modern basketball
I spoke to her father & Raptors assistant, Adrian Griffin Sr. (
@NBACoachGriffin
) for insight on her athletic background, the value of her two-way skillset in modern basketball & more ⤵️
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Rickea Jackson with a little bump on Kah to create space for a pull-up mid-range J
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Aliyah Boston is the first rookie to record at least 15 points and eight rebounds in a WNBA debut since Diamond DeShields in 2018.
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I asked Dawn Staley about Laeticia Amihere’s defensive versatility at the point-of-attack, ability to provide weakside rim protection and aptness to be all over the court on defense.
Keep in mind, Amihere is 6’4 with a near 6’10 wingspan
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Reminder: Alabama will continue to pursue Canadian prospects
2022 target, Shaedon Sharpe
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Commitment watch 🚨
🔘 Today: Charles Bediako (maybe?)
Five-star center
🔘 Thursday: Nimari Burnett
Texas Tech transfer
🔘 Sunday: Noah Gurley
Furman transfer
Alabama would need to create two scholarship spots to bring in all three
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Alabama signee Langston Wilson in his season debut for Georgia Highlands College (JUCO)
15 PTS
7 REB
6-9 FG
37 MINS
Excited to dive into this film
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Josh Primo has improved his handle tremendously over the last year. Impressive pull-up shooter. Not getting enough talk as one of the BEST freshman in the SEC.
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There’s not been many perimeter defenders better than Jordan Horston to open this WNBA season.
🎥 A film dive on her impact for Seattle:
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Have fun defending Jahvon Quinerly on the point of attack
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Our 2024 WNBA Draft Board is live!
@TheNextHoops
📂 15+ In-Depth Prospect Breakdowns
✈️ Top International Prospects
⭐️ Stylistic Comparisons
& more
Read here:
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A look at how Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly compares to recent SEC 6MOTY winners
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Brandon Miller in Alabama’s first six SEC games:
21.7 points, 7.7 rebounds & 1.5 assists on .58/.50/.86 splits
Truly unreal stuff!
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Brandon Miller vs. Kentucky this afternoon:
19 PTS
7 REB
7/15 FG
One “I’m here” comment to the Kentucky bench
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Aliyah Boston garnering immediate doubles this early into her WNBA career is so telling of her impact.
Also, her feel as a passer is absurd for a 21-year-old rookie.
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Jahvon Quinerly is the only returning Alabama player to average more than 6 points per game — it will need to fill add another score-first guard through the transfer portal
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Drake Jeffries might be one of the Top-25 shooters in the world, legitimately.
He lit it up at Wyoming & has already got off to an 11-for-19 start from three in 1 ½ games with the Lakeland Magic.
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As things stand, Brandon Miller is one of four high-major CBB players in the last 12 seasons to shoot 45 percent from three on 10.0 3PA/100 (min. 23% USGr), joining Buddy Hield, Markus Howard and Brice Sensabaugh.
30 points for the true-freshman tonight ‼️
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Jahvon Quinerly has been playing on another level since moving to the second unit:
STARTING vs. RESERVE
25.9 mins ➤ 22.3 mins
12.1 points ➤ 11.5 points
32.0% 3P ➤ 51.1% 3P
58.5% TS ➤ 59.8% TS
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Don’t think I’ve ever been more excited to watch someone play basketball than
@RealJahvonQ
. It’s been 634 days, wow.
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He just jumps through two defenders. Unreal
that gather step into a transition layup was beautiful from JD
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Oats comments on Herb - “I’ll say this: he’s been shooting the ball remarkably well compared to what he had in the past here. We’ve only been able to go live in our practices for the last few weeks here, but he’s been shooting it really well. He’s been in the gym working.”
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Alabama forward Herb Jones went through the draft process, gaining information from NBA scouts. He’s looked to improve his jumper and become a better decision-maker in the P&R ahead of his senior campaign, he told me yesterday.
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Wichita State transfer Jaykwon Walton is an ideal connecting wing in Nate Oats’ free-flowing, dribble-drive system.
I wrote about his spot-up & cutting value, second-side creation juice, and more!
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The discussion around Brandon Miller has shown me how much Draft Twitter is stuck to their own ways as goes along.
People don’t keep age concerns consistent, people are stuck to preconceived notions despite his improvement as a finisher over the last month, etc etc. 🧵
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Keon Ellis has arrived.
One of my breakout candidates for the 2021-22 season 📈
UA defeated Georgia Tech, 77-63.
Keon Ellis and Jaden Shackelford led the way with 16 points apiece. Noah Gurley also added 14 points.
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Atlanta Dream draft picks Nyadiew Puoch, Isobel Borlase and Matilde Villa are all expected to remain overseas this season, head coach Tanisha Wright said.
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Nearly halfway through the season, here’s a look at the best half-court finishing guard & wing 2024 WNBA draft prospects.
Data /
@SynergySportsHQ
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The 2024 WNBA Draft has passed, so let’s look ahead to the top remaining prospects in CBB, headlined by Paige Bueckers, MiLaysia Fulwiley and JuJu Watkins.
Our primer includes short write-ups, archetypes and extensive film on 20+ prospects.
Read here:
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Brandon Miller is being hyper analyzed more than any other draft prospect at the moment.
And maybe it’s because… he’s really good
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Interesting tidbit on Juwan Gary’s hot start to the season…
Crimson Crossover Staff Roundtable: Overreactions through the First Eight Games (Part One)*
Link➡️:
#RollTide
|
#BlueCollarBasketball
*This article was written prior to the Gonzaga game so some statistics might be slightly off
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Content news: I’m excited to announce I’ll be launching a WBB-based podcast alongside
@em_adler
&
@ENFPDreamFan
w/ Ep. 1 releasing shortly following the WNBA playoffs.
Stoked to dive into the 2023 draft & philosophical discussion 👀
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This is Mark Sears & he’s good at shooting the roundball.
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Alabama scored 63 points or less in 45% of games under Avery Johnson during the 2015-16 season.
During Oats’ first season, only once did the Tide finish with under 63 points, so equivalent to 3% of games. How the tables have turned.
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A list of WNBA prospects with >35% usage & <8% turnover rate in the same season since 2009-10:
Elena Delle Donne (2012)
Elena Delle Donne (2013)
Maddy Siegrist (2023)
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I created a resource to easily track Jean Montero in the OTE league
▫️ The doc includes:
• Box Scores
• Standard Statistics
• Advanced Statistics
📁
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Bediako hedges and recovers + defends the rim w/o fouling. Not eye-popping but his length will give opponents problems
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The impact from Herb Jones is immense, Alabama’s defensive rating was 92.1 while on the court vs 107.6 off the court. Box score numbers don’t always show true impact.
Legitimate SEC DPOTY candidate if healthy next season
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Alabama takes on Florida tomorrow night following one of the programs biggest wins in recent program history
Player to Watch: John Petty Jr.
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Maryland’s Diamond Miller is the ONLY power conference player since 2009-10 with a 20% ASTr, 5% BLKr, and 3% STLr in the same season, according to HerHoopStats’ database.
The two-way utility ‼️
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FINAL 2023 WNBA Draft Composite Big Board w/ the contribution of 14 public draft analysts.
➖ Aliyah Boston is the unanimous top prospect & only five prospects were featured on 14 of 14 boards.
➖ A super wide-open class outside of the top.
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Build your WNBA starting lineup for the present & future by picking one player from each category listed.
#WNBATwitter
Let’s have some fun! Quote tweet or reply with yours.
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