Ray Spalding

Ray Spalding Scouting Report

April 30, 2018 Richard C. Harris 0

Ray Spalding is a long, athletic four, who excels on the defensive end of the floor, and is slowly evolving into a reliable scorer as well. He produces where you would expect a mobile, 6-foot-10 player with a 7-foot-6 wingspan to produce – around the basket. He rebounds and blocks shots. He is a terrific target on cuts to the basket, finishes impressively above the rim, and has a post game that is shaping up nicely.

Kevin Hervey

Kevin Hervey Scouting Report

April 28, 2018 Richard C. Harris 0

Most hoops fans have probably never heard of him, but Kevin Hervey has been one of the best players in college basketball since 2015. Such is life in the Sun Belt Conference. Hervey is arguably the most accomplished player in UT Arlington basketball history, leaving the program as the all-time career leader in total rebounds and double-doubles, second all-time in points scored, and fifth all-time in 3-point field goals made.

Alize Johnson

Alize Johnson Scouting Report

April 25, 2018 Richard C. Harris 0

Over the last eight years, Alize Johnson has gone from being a virtual unknown to a draft prospect that is on everyone’s radar, and the path that he has traveled has been anything but straight and easy. He’s made it this far with hard work, determination, and grittiness, and those traits show up in his game.

Coach's Clipboard

Should They Stay or Should They Go?

April 19, 2018 Richard C. Harris 0

The NBA’s deadline for early entries declaring for the draft is fast approaching (April 22).  Many have already declared or announced that they are staying in school, and this year, like every year, I am surprised by some of the decisions because the chances for failure appear to far outweigh [ . . . ]