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Meleek Thomas: Growth in the Shadows | Prospect Spotlight

12+ hour, 4+ min ago  (1071+ words) Some prospects separate themselves by taking on a large role. For others, less has proven to be more. One of the more interesting'and lesser-discussed'questions entering the season was simple: how would Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas function alongside one…...

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The 2026 NBA "Carter Bryant" Rookie All-Stars

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1464+ words) We're very close to the end of the NBA's regular season, which means it's time to wrap up thoughts on this year's rookie class as a whole. I'll have a column coming in the near future outlining my NBA Rookie…...

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Braden Smith and the Value of "The Klepto Caretaker" | The Prospect Overview

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1778+ words) Braden Smith and the Value of "The Klepto Caretaker" | The Prospect Overview'No Ceilings | Substack Braden Smith and the Value of "The Klepto Caretaker" | The Prospect Overview Purdue's Braden Smith may lack positional size, but his "Klepto Caretaker" playstyle and strong…...

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March Madness Sleeper Prospects | Week 20

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (652+ words) In the FINAL edition of this column for the season, Stephen Gillaspie offers up the standout 2026 NBA Draft sleepers of the tournament. Last Call for Sleepers! It's been a less-than-ideal season for Alvaro Folgueiras, as he has struggled to find…...

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A Scout’s Take: Showtime Slim’s Sophomore Surge

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (738+ words) Isaiah Evans entered this cycle as one of the top returners and seemed ready to expand upon a freshman season that was filled with thrilling moments and stretches of his five-star status and NBA upside. After mostly serving as a…...

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Rucker's Scouting Notebook: 10 Draft Prospects to Watch in Sweet Sixteen

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (109+ words) It's not often we get such a stacked Sweet Sixteen, specifically when it comes to NBA Draft prospect showdowns. This year's March Madness is setting up to be a heavenly experience for NBA Draft sickos. There are plenty of big-time…...

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1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (12+ words) Draft Distortion: The Darryn Peterson Paradox | Prospect Spotlight'No Ceilings | Substack...

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Scouting Notebook: Round of 32, San Diego

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (318+ words) Scouting Notebook: Round of 32, San Diego'No Ceilings | Substack Scouting Notebook: Round of 32, San Diego Rowan headed down to San Diego to take in a heated weekend of March Madness! What did he think of 2026 NBA Draft prospects like Darryn Peterson,…...

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Hiding In Plain Sight: Ivan Kharchenkov

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1288+ words) In a starting line-up alongside three projected first round picks in Brayden Buries, Koa Peat, and Motiejus Krivas, as well as the Big 12 Player of the Year in Jaden Bradley, freshman Ivan Kharchenkov has quietly emerged as a foundational piece…...

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2026 NBA Draft Prospect Stocks UP After NCAA Tournament Weekend One

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1602+ words) Evaluating NBA prospects during the NCAA Tournament is a risky exercise due to several factors, most notably how small a sample size the postseason truly is. But as I wrote about last week, narratives can control the dialogue around prospects,…...