James Palmer vs. Creighton

James Palmer Scouting Report

May 14, 2019 Richard C. Harris 0

James Palmer and his Nebraska teammates are coming off a somewhat disappointing season.  The Cornhuskers missed the NCAA tournament again, and Palmer, who was considered a strong candidate to be named the Big Ten Player of the Year, had to settle for an All-Big Ten third-team selection after making the [ . . . ]

Ja Morant

Ja Morant Scouting Report

May 10, 2019 Richard C. Harris 0

With the exception of Duke’s Zion Williamson, no player generated more excitement in college basketball this past season than Murray State’s Temetrius Jamel “Ja” Morant.  The lean 6-foot-3 point guard dazzled fans with an elite combination of skill and athleticism.  He regularly produced “wow” moments by making ankle-breaking moves, amazing [ . . . ]

Dean Wade

Dean Wade Scouting Report

March 1, 2019 Richard C. Harris 0

When I think of Dean Wade, the first word that comes to mind is understated.  He is quietly productive on the floor.  He is certainly not brash anywhere at any time.  And despite being one of the most productive players in the history of Kansas State basketball, not many NBA [ . . . ]

Jontay Porter

Jontay Porter Scouting Report

February 24, 2019 Richard C. Harris 0

It’s been nearly a year since we last saw Jontay Porter play in an official game.  To be exact, his last outing was on March 16, 2018 vs. Florida State, as Porter and his Missouri teammates were knocked out in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.  Porter reclassified to [ . . . ]

Bol Bol

Bol Bol Scouting Report

February 13, 2019 Richard C. Harris 0

Any man who is almost a half-foot shorter than his father would seemingly have little chance to be a professional basketball player, but if you are the son of 7-foot-7 Manute Bol, who was a rim-protecting specialist in the NBA from 1985 to 1995, it’s a different story.  The son, [ . . . ]

Over the next few weeks, Iowa State will get back four key players from last season, including star point guard Lindell Wigginton (#5). (Photo courtesy of Iowa State Athletics)

Keep an Eye on these Teams

November 29, 2018 Richard C. Harris 0

Richard Harris discusses Hoops Prospects’ rankings of the top 50 NCAA teams based on pro potential, and he details a number of sleeper teams that could surprise during March Madness.

Luka Doncic

Luka Dončić Scouting Report

June 13, 2018 Richard C. Harris 0

Just a few months past his 19th birthday, Luka Doncic will enter the 2018 NBA draft with perhaps the greatest resume of all time for a prospect. The son of a former European professional basketball player, Doncic has regularly practiced and played against players much older than him since the age of eight. He signed his first professional contract at the age of 13 …

02/05/2018 Oklahoma vs West Virginia NCAA men's basketball Photo by Ty Russell

Trae Young Scouting Report

June 11, 2018 Richard C. Harris 0

Despite averaging 43 points per game in high school and being a McDonald’s All-American, Trae Young entered his freshman season at Oklahoma without a great deal of fanfare. That quickly changed around Thanksgiving, at the PK80 Tourney, where he averaged 34.7 points and 6.7 assists in three games vs. Arkansas, Portland, and Oregon.