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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a phenomenal season leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the number one seed in the Western Conference and finishing second in the MVP race.
Gilgeous-Alexander was the head of the snake for the Thunder’s offense which ranked third in the league. He
Trae Young was SPECIAL at Oklahoma 🔥
Led the country in points and assists as a freshman. (27.4 PPG, 8.7 APG)
Some of his stat lines
48 PTS, 8 AST
44 PTS, 9 AST
43 PTS, 7 AST
39 PTS, 14 AST
26 PTS, 22 AST
Idk if we’ll ever see anything like this again
Kel’el Ware can return awesome value if he ends up in the right situation.
The 7’1 big averaged 15.9 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, and 1.9 BPG.
Athletic big man who finishes plays at the rim, is a nice PnR partner, has good touch, and is a good shot blocker. Sick lob threat w length.
Devin Carter’s defense will translate seamlessly.
- Physical and disruptive at the POA, plays much bigger than he is
- Blocks shots with perfect timing
- Has great anticipation in passing lanes and keeps his head on a swivel
- 6’8 wingspan, 42” vert
Rob Dillingham is skilled, confident, and creative.
15.2 PPG, 2.9 RPG, and 3.9 APG off the bench for Kentucky.
Scores and playmakes very well out of the PnR, is a high level shooter, and is super quick with a deep bag.
Who does his game remind you of?
Nolan Traore is a projected Top 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Recently averaged 24.8 PPG, 3.5 RPG, and 6.5 APG in 4 GP in the ANGT Tournament. Had a 45 PT + 9 AST game as well.
The 6’3 PG out of France is a skilled PnR operator who does a great job putting pressure on the rim
Reed Sheppard shooting breakdown.
These numbers aren’t a typo, that’s just how well Reed shot the ball this year for Kentucky. Super high level shooter. Over 50% in almost all 3PT categories!
What team should draft Reed?
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6’5 Duke guard, Jaden Schutt, will enter the transfer portal.
- Was a 4⭐️ in the HS Class of ‘22
- ‘22 IL Gatorade POTY
- Hit 17 three’s in a HS game (IL record)
- Helped lead
@WolvesILL
to the UAA 17U title in 2021.
- Won a state championship at YCHS.
Welcome to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein!
Hartenstein brings OKC much-needed size and is one of the best rebounders in the league. Hartenstein sets hard screens, is a skilled passer, and has an elite floater. Advanced metrics love him.
How we feeling?
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Cooper Flagg scores in the HC in multiple ways. Strong driver who gets downhill & finishes (73% atr @ MVA), can operate in the mid post, serve as a screen man, sky high for lobs, score off cuts & putbacks.
Can create his own & finish plays at a high level.
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquiring Alex Caruso has been one of the biggest moves of the offseason.
Awesome role player who fits into OKC’s system thanks to his strong POA defense, shooting ability, and high feel. One of the most disruptive defenders in the league.
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2024 NBA Draft Top 60 Big Board as of May 22 ‼️‼️
Star color signifies tier. Players within a tier are relatively interchangeable. Some players I still need to catch up a little bit on.
Let me know your thoughts! 🏀
Way too many people overthought GG Jackson (
@_ggjackson
) during last years draft cycle.
Was originally the
#1
player in his class before reclassifying. It’s been great to see him get an early opportunity with the Grizzlies.
Professional scorer 🪣
Chet Holmgren anchored one of the best defenses in the league as a rookie.
His combination of length, timing, and defensive instincts make him one of the best rim protectors in the NBA. Awesome offensive skillset for a 7 footer which we should see more of this year.
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Aaron Wiggins - ‘23-‘24 Shooting Breakdown
The Oklahoma City Thunder recently extended Wiggins to a 5y/47m contract. One of the most underrated role players in the league who fits seamlessly next to OKC’s stars. Two-way wing who’s a willing cutter & skilled shooter.
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Cooper Flagg is an unbelievable defensive prospect.
Can guard multiple positions all over the court, has great size, length, timing, athleticism, and instincts. Moves his feet well and skies high for emphatic blocks. Turns defense -> offense. High IQ def.
Stephon Castle is a lockdown defender. 🗜️
- Physical & disruptive at the POA, utilizes his strength & size
- Guards multiple positions, on or off the ball
- Mirrors his opponents movements & beats them to their spots
- Great anticipation, turns def -> off
Trey Alexander had a great game today scoring a season high in points.
31 PTS
4 REB
3 AST
12/23 FG, 4/8 3PT
Over his last ten games
@TrickyTrey23
is averaging 21.1 PPG, 5.9 RPG, and 5.0 APG shooting 50% FG and 39.7% 3PT.
Final 2024 Community Mock Draft
We had 25 “GM’s” this time around! Thank you to everyone who took time to be a part of this.
Lots of surprises in this one which resulted in one of the wildest mock drafts! What do you think about who your favorite team got?
Elliot Cadeau is one of the most exciting guard prospects in the world right now.
His feel as a playmaker is unbelievable for his age and the North Carolina guard will provide an impressive offensive punch for the Tar Heels this season.
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Creighton’s Trey Alexander in tonight’s win
▫️25 Points
▫️4 Rebounds
▫️5 Assists
▫️11/17 FG, 3/5 3PT
▫️1 steal, 1 block
Big time game for
@TrickyTrey23
🔥
Creighton guard Trey Alexander had another great performance today
🔹18 points
🔹4 rebounds
🔹11 assists (Career High)
🔹1 steal
🔹6/13 FG
@TrickyTrey23
with back to back double doubles 🔥
Realistic prospects that I would like the Oklahoma City Thunder to target at
#12
- Cody Williams - (6’8 180, W)
- Kel’el Ware - (7’1 230, C)
- Dalton Knecht - (6’6 212, W)
- DaRon Holmes - (6’10 236, C/F)
🧵Thread with more info on these prospects!
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There was a lot for Rockets fans to like about Amen Thompson’s rookie season.
Amen is one of the most athletic players in the league with a high bball IQ. Wreaked havoc on defense nightly, is a skilled rebounder, willing cutter & skilled finisher.
All-Defensive upside 🚀
Pacome Dadiet shooting breakdown.
The 6’9 wing has been a buzzing name on here recently. One of the youngest players in the class who shot the ball pretty well in a professional league.
Thoughts on Pacome? Where is he at on your board?
Wake Forest’s Hunter Sallis had a strong performance today
▫️33 points
▫️6 rebounds
▫️2 assists
▫️2 steals
▫️12/17 FG, 4/6 3PT
Where are y’all at with him?
Creighton guard Trey Alexander had a great game today
🔹31 points
🔹4 rebounds
🔹3 assists
🔹12/23 FG, 4/8 3PT
It was
@TrickyTrey23
’s season high in points
Cam Boozer has been dominating EYBL. He leads in PPG & RPG (24.4 and 12.8)
Cam has great size, can put the ball on the floor, score from 3 levels, is strong in the post, is a great rebounder, and is advanced beyond his years.
Top 3 prospect in the world.
It’ll be interesting to see how Oklahoma City uses Chet Holmgren as a playmaker on offense this upcoming season. It was recently reported that “There's an expectation that the franchise wants to give 7-footer Chet Holmgren even more playmaking duties”. (Per Woj)
Holmgren does a
2024 NBA Draft Big Board update ‼️ (First Round)
Their circle color is meant to represent their tier, players within the same tier are relatively interchangeable depending on the team. I will have another 60 player board out before the
#NBADraft
!
If you have questions, drop em!
Creighton’s Trey Alexander had a well rounded game in their win over Butler today
▫️15 points
▫️8 rebounds
▫️5 assists
▫️3 steals
▫️7/15 FG
@TrickyTrey23
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Oklahoma City Thunder - Alex Caruso Player Profile
OKC acquired Alex Caruso this week and he fits their identity perfectly. He'll wreak havoc at the point of attack on defense, hit his threes, and posted a 2.4 AST/TO.
Led the NBA in deflections per game and STL%.
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Now that we know who’s in and who’s out, I figured I’d finally put together my list of “My Guys” for the 2024 NBA Draft
- Stephon Castle
- Rob Dillingham
- Kel’el Ware
- Alex Sarr
- DaRon Holmes
- Isaiah Collier
- Trey Alexander
Who are your guys in this class?
Junior Creighton G, Trey Alexander (
@TrickyTrey23
) is a name to know for the 2024 NBA Draft. The projected first round pick displays an impressive combination of shooting ability, length, secondary playmaking ability & pace.
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My final 2024 NBA Draft Big Board
Although confusing at times, this cycle has been fun, thank you guys for all of the support. I was much more active on here this cycle and my goal for next cycle is to be more consistent with long form content.
Let me know your thoughts!
Rob Dillingham shooting breakdown.
Dillingham had an elite shooting season as one of the most dynamic scorers in this class. Shot the ball efficiently in nearly every way.
Where are you guys at with Rob?
What other guys do you want to see a shooting breakdown for?
Creighton guard Trey Alexander had a big game in their win tonight
▫️26 points
▫️3 rebounds
▫️5 assists
▫️1 steal
▫️9/14 FG, 6/8 3PT
@TrickyTrey23
shot the ball very well today.
Welcome to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dillon Jones!
The 6'6 G/F is a very versatile player and a stat sheet stuffer. Big ball-handler w/ a 6'11 WS, an awesome rebounder, passer, & scorer. Super unique player who can thrive in multiple roles.
Had a 30P, 23R, 9A game!
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Welcome to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Ajay Mitchell!
The 6'4 guard is crafty as a P&R ball handler and creator. Ajay can score from multiple levels and is a skilled passer. Awesome mid-range scorer with great footwork and pace. Nice 3PT% but on low volume.
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Cameron Boozer (2025) had another great season with Nightrydas Elite.
24.5 PPG (led EYBL)
13.4 RPG (led EYBL)
3.3 APG
- 3x Peach Jam Champion 🍑
- 3x State Champion 🏆
- 2x Gold Medalist 🥇
Boozer scores efficiently from all over the court. Can put the ball on the floor, beat
Dalton Knecht is one of the best shooters in this years draft.
He can let it fly in a variety of ways, has nice range, and moves very well off the ball. Nice shooter off of floppy sets & flares.
Should make an impact early w/ his ability to play off ball.
Bub Carrington is one of the best shot creators in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Carrington brings crafty PnR creation, isolation scoring and is one of the youngest players in the draft.
Whichever team drafts Bub will need to be patient but the creation upside is enticing.
Tyler Smith shooting breakdown.
Remember that these percentages are from the NBA line. At 6’10 Tyler spaces the floor very well and he punishes defenders if they leave him open. A legit Pick and Pop threat.
What’re your thoughts?
Got to talk to the
#1
ranked player in high school, AJ Dybantsa, at EYBL 🏀
Talked about…
- Representing Team World at the Nike Hoop Summit
- The most underrated aspect of his game
- What his recruitment has looked like
- His favorite pregame meal
@ADybantsa
had 21 PTS, 4 AST
Baylor Scheierman shooting breakdown.
High level shooter who can let it fly in a variety of ways and is efficient from all over the court. Very high volume as well at 8.3 attempts per game
Lights out shooter, great positional rebounder, secondary playmaker - Scheierman is nice.
Ajay Mitchell in todays Summer League action for the Oklahoma City Thunder
- 21 PTS
- 2 REB
- 5 AST
- 1 STL
- 1 BLK
- 8/14 FG
Mitchell has looked great in summer league.
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Bub Carrington is a great shot creator out of the PnR, especially for his age.
Shot excellent on dribble jumpers, 51% on non-rim two’s. The 3PT% wasn’t great this year but the mid range & FT%’s are nice indicators.
Shot the ball very well at the combine.
With FIBA U18 EuroBasket starting this weekend, a player you should keep an eye on is Lithuania’s Kasparas Jakucionis. 🇱🇹
The 6’6 guard recently averaged 19.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG, and 12.7 APG in 3 GP in the ANGT tournament.
Jakucionis is a creative playmaker who puts pressure on the
Oklahoma City Thunder - Aaron Wiggins Player Profile
Wiggins was a key piece for the Western Conference's
#1
seed. He thrives in an off ball role as a shooter and willing cutter, impacts the game on both sides of the floor, and should see more MPG next season.
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2024 Community Mock Draft | Post Draft Lottery
It was a blast putting together another community mock draft. You can expect one more before the draft! Thank you to everyone who participated.
Let us know your thoughts!
I think Isaiah Collier has been a bit overthought recently.
6’4 G who does a great job getting downhill, utilizing his strength to draw fouls (49.7 FTr) & finish thru contact (63% at rim). Has a quick first step & can attack in isolation or off of screens.
Creighton’s Trey Alexander has been on a tear recently. In his last four games he is averaging 23.8 PPG, 5.5 APG, and 7.3 RPG on 51.3% FG and 33.3% 3PT.
Alexander has been great for Creighton all year and is very underrated in this years draft cycle.
@TrickyTrey23
Biggest winners of the NBA Draft imo
Washington Wizards
Minnesota Timberwolves
Utah Jazz
Chicago Bulls
Miami Heat
Los Angeles Lakers
Denver Nuggets
New York Knicks
Portland Trail Blazers
(no specific order)
Kel’el Ware is one of the most skilled big men in the 2024 NBA Draft. The 7’0 big man makes an impact on both ends of the floor and averaged 15.9 PPG, 9.9 RPG, and 1.5 APG this year on 59/43/63 splits.
More words below! Lottery pick imo.
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Dalton Knecht shooting breakdown.
One of the best shooters in this class, Knecht can shoot it in a variety of ways. Near 40% on high volume. Excels in catch and shoot situations and coming off screens but I would like to see more efficiency off the dribble.
Thoughts?
Happy Birthday Isaiah Joe!
The Thunder locked the sharpshooter up on a 4 year/48m extension. Joe’s gravity helps Oklahoma City get downhill at a high rate and you’ll pay if you leave him open. Hartenstein should open even more up off the ball for Joe. Microwave 🔥
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Bored so I made this chart to breakdown all of the points scored by the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. (Regular season only)
Does anything surprise you?
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Hunter Sallis shooting breakdown.
Sallis scored the ball efficiently from all three levels this season for Wake Forest. Great mid range shooter who also shot well from beyond the arc this year.
What do you guys think about his game?
UConn freshman Stephon Castle in the Final Four
21 PTS - 5 REB - 2 AST - 1 STL - 7/13 FG
15 PTS - 5 REB - 3 AST - 1 STL - 6/13 FG
My favorite player in this years draft, after a season of ups and downs it was awesome to see him perform on the biggest stage.
Tristan da Silva shooting breakdown.
The 6’9 forward shot the ball very well this year. Shoots very well off the catch and you can’t leave him open. Struggles off the dribble but he shouldn’t be asked to do that in the league. Awesome shooting profile everywhere else.
Thoughts?
My updated 2024
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Big Board (Pre March Madness! - March 7) 🏀
60 prospects ranked this time. There’s a few guys left off that I would like to watch a little bit more of before ranking them.
Let me know your thoughts!
Isaiah Collier is one of the best advantage creators in the 2024 NBA Draft. He had an up and down season which has led to a wide variety of opinions on him.
Downhill strength creator, nice passer, and draws fouls at a very high rate.
More words below! 🏀
Dominick Harris shooting breakdown.
Harris is a high-level shooter headed to UCLA this upcoming season. Phenomenal catch and shoot numbers and he’s definitely not a player the defense wants to leave open. One of many talented players UCLA is bringing in via the transfer portal.
Johnny Furphy shooting breakdown.
Definitely most comfortable spotting up right now. Would like to see improvement shooting off of movement in the future.
I’ve seen some with him lottery and some with him late first. Where are you at with the Kansas wing?
7’1 big man, Alex Sarr, is the name I see the most at the top of boards.
Having spent this past season in the NBL his stats don’t jump off the page, but it’s his defensive versatility & budding offensive skills that put him in this convo.
Here’s a quick analysis of his game!
Marquette’s Kam Jones had a good game today despite being in foul trouble
▫️18 points
▫️4 rebounds
▫️1 assist
▫️7/13 FG, 4/10 3PT
▫️24 minutes
Marquette advances to the Sweet Sixteen.
2024 Community NBA Mock Draft!
We had 8 “GM’s” with 8 picks each, except for
@CanyonDriver
who solely represented the Lakers. Once we finished drafting we all picked up one UDFA.
Feel free to ask any questions/drop your thoughts! Thank you to who participated, it was a blast.
Ron Holland has been overthought recently and i’ve seen him surprisingly low on some boards.
There are glaring flaws in his game but in a weaker draft his combination of athleticism, motor, defensive versatility, & improving creation skills are something i’d bet on.
I talked to Cameron Boozer at EYBL yesterday!
We talked about…
- His short term goals at EYBL & heading into his senior season
- What he’s focusing on to take his game to another level
- Growing up with a dad in the NBA
…and more!
Thank you for your time
@CameronBoozer12
! 🤝
2024
#NBADraft
Big Board (Feb. 5) 🏀
70 players ranked. Players within the same tier are relatively interchangeable the further you get down the board. If a player you like is missing I probably just need to watch more of them to feel comfortable ranking them!
Thoughts?
Devin Carter shooting breakdown.
The Providence guard has one of the most interesting shooting profiles. He made real strides as a shooter this year and displayed NBA range.
- Good in catch & shoot situations.
- 44.9% Guarded but 32.7% Unguarded?
- Poor non-rim two %
Thoughts?
Jaylon Tyson flew up draft boards this year and is a projected first round pick.
The 6’7 dribble, pass, shoot wing has nice size, plays with great pace, and can create his own shot from multiple levels.
More words below!
Jaylon Tyson shooting breakdown.
The projected first rounder should be able to bring an offensive spark for whichever team drafts him.
It’s important to note that last season (in a less ball dominant role) Tyson shot 40% from three (43% on C&S, 46% unguarded).
Thoughts?
Tyran Stokes (
#1
Prospect in 2026) had a great season for the Oakland Soldiers
20.0 PPG
8.3 RPG
2.9 APG
The 6’7 forward excels at getting downhill with his strength and burst, exploding for powerful dunks and crafty finishes at the rim. Also draws a bunch of fouls. Stokes is a
Rewatching some of Dylan Harper’s EYBL film. Excited to see him at Rutgers.
Big G who wins with craft, strength, and pace. Can punish smaller defenders & absorb contact. Loves the spin move. Great body control, footwork, etc.
Projected Top 3 Pick ⭐️
Koa Peat has been awesome for the Compton Magic this year - 20.7 PPG & 7.3 RPG
Koa has good size at 6’8 with a strong frame. Gets to his spots with strength, pace, and an effective handle. Can face you up or back you down.
Ranked
#5
, which is too low imo
David Jones shooting breakdown.
Memphis fans wanted this one so here it is! Jones saw a jump in 3PT% this season from 29.4 -> 38.0!
Shot it well off the catch and off the dribble. 45.5% on contested C&S and 31.1% on open C&S is interesting.
Thoughts?
DaRon Holmes is one of the most versatile big men in the 2024 NBA Draft.
The Dayton big is a switchable defender and athletic play finisher who expanded his range and improved as a passer this year. Still underrated by mainstream scouting media.
More words below! 🏀📝
Green Bay freshman David Douglas Jr is someone to keep an eye on. Over his last 4 games (excluding 1/25, 5 mins) he is averaging 20.8 PPG on 60% FG (26/43) & 58% from 3 (21/36)‼️
Douglas is a real deal shooter w/ length. Averaged 33.8 PPG SR year of HS.
I’m surprised that I don’t see Baylor’s Jalen Bridges on more boards.
Has good size at about 6’8, 225. Shot 41% from three this year, shooting off the catch, off movement, etc. Nothing “too crazy” but has a defined role as a shooting forward/nice defender.
Zaccharie Risacher shooting breakdown.
Risacher has an interesting shooting profile - He shot the ball unbelievably well for the first few months but has cooled off over the last few.
Nice in Spot Up/C&S but a poor Mid Range/FT shooter.
Thoughts? Where should he get drafted?
Welcome to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Topic!
Topic was very productive playing overseas this past season. The big G is a high-level playmaker who thrives as a P&R ball handler and gets to and finishes at the rim at a very high rate. Poor 3PT% but great FT%.
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Ignite’s Tyler Smith is a lotto guy for me right now.
6’10 F that can shoot at a high clip, block shots, takes advantage of mismatches. Solid rebounder w fluid athleticism. Still 19 y/o on draft night.
Last 5: 19.2 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.6 APG, 0.8 BPG on 55/50/71 splits in 23 MPG. 🔥
Kel’el Ware was efficient from all over the court.
74% at the rim! Scored off post ups, as a roll man, off cuts, lobs, putbacks, etc.
44% on “other 2’s”, showcasing good touch on mid range jumpers, hooks, etc.
Small sample size from 3, but a nice %! Has some potential there.