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2021 NBA Mock Draft

The NBA Draft is one the most exciting times of the year and also the most unpredictable. Year after year, young men see their dreams come true as they finally have a chance to compete at the highest level. Drafting these 18 year-old guys is a shot in the dark for most teams as youContinue reading “2021 NBA Mock Draft”

Team USA vs Nigeria Recap

Team USA played Team Nigeria in an exhibition match in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. This was the first of five exhibition games the teams will play. Team Nigeria defeated the U.S. 90 to 87 in one of the biggest upsets in recent memory. This could be the best win for any country on theContinue reading “Team USA vs Nigeria Recap”

The Ben Simmons Trade Saga

What does the future hold for Ben Simmons? If you are reading this, you are more than likely aware of the drama that will continue to grow throughout the off-season that is Ben Simmons. After an abysmal playoff run at the free-throw line, Simmons has been looked at as the scapegoat and a major factorContinue reading “The Ben Simmons Trade Saga”

Team USA adds a familiar face

JaVale McGee is going to Tokyo? JaVale McGee is going to Tokyo. To be selected as one of the 12 basketball players to play for Team USA in the Olympics is one the biggest honors any athlete can achieve. Being on the select team is impressive in itself but being one of the members fightingContinue reading “Team USA adds a familiar face”

Nigerian Basketball Roster Announced

The final 12-man roster has been announced for the D’Tigers as they plan to head to Tokyo for the Olympics. The team has been nothing short of amazing in the 3 preliminary exhibition matches in Las Vegas. The Nigerians defeated Team USA and Argentina and lost to the formidable Australian national team whom is alwaysContinue reading “Nigerian Basketball Roster Announced”

Corey Kispert

If you were to ask general managers around the NBA or at any level of basketball what their team needs, most of them would tell you shooting. Shooters are a quintessential part to any team because of the spacing they provide on the floor. We have seen guys like LeBron and Joel Embiid play theirContinue reading “Corey Kispert”

Davion Mitchell

Ahh Davion Mitchell. A coaches dream. The Naismith and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Mitchell is a menace on the less glamorous side of the floor. Nicknamed “Off Night”, Mitchell isn’t just a defensive stopper. Shooting 45% from 3 in his junior campaign for the Baylor Bears, Mitchell has elite slow-to-fast bursts thatContinue reading “Davion Mitchell”

Cam Thomas

Cam Thomas is an LSU prospect that has been groomed by great coaches from Will Wade in college to the profound Oak Hill Academy and head coach Steve Smith. An electric scorer, Thomas was the leading scorer among all freshman with 23 point per game in the 29 games he played at LSU. With 22Continue reading “Cam Thomas”

Josh Christopher

Josh Christopher is one the most interesting talents coming into the draft this year because his talent level is a little unknown. Unknown by the casual fan perhaps because Christopher appeared in just 15 games for the Arizona State Sun Devils this year. He posted 14.3 points, 4.7 assists and added 1.5 steals per gameContinue reading “Josh Christopher”

Sharife Cooper

Sharife Cooper is a Newark, New Jersey native and played his college ball for coach Bruce Pearl at Auburn. Cooper is known for his playmaking ability and he is also able to create his own shot. Cooper was listed at 6’1 going into his freshman season and measured in at 6’4 at the combine. ThisContinue reading “Sharife Cooper”