Sam Merrill

Off-the-radar Seniors

September 23, 2020 Toyloy Brown III 0

Seniors in college basketball are commonly the forgotten prospects in the NBA draft. From time to time, evaluators and fans will deem relative old age (anything above 21 years old) as a major red flag that undoubtedly predetermines how good a player will be.  Most of the attention in the [ . . . ]

Devin Vassell

Talking About FSU’s Prospects

September 9, 2020 Richard C. Harris 0

I recently joined Rob Hess on his radio show “Nothin’ But Net Radio” to talk about Florida State’s three prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft. In order, we discussed: Devin Vassell — a high-level, all-around performer, who is projected to go ninth in our latest mock draft. Patrick Williams — [ . . . ]

Trent Forrest

Trent Forrest Scouting Report

September 4, 2020 Richard C. Harris 0

Pro teams in need of a team-oriented leader and a proven winner should take a long look at Trent Forrest, Florida State’s career leader for wins with 104.  A scrappy and hustling point guard, Forrest is known mostly for his defensive play, but he was a highly productive all-around performer [ . . . ]

Tyson Ward

Tyson Ward Interview and Highlights

September 1, 2020 Richard C. Harris 0

On August 21, Lee Branscome, Toyloy Brown, and I interviewed Tyson Ward, a 6-foot-6 forward from North Dakota State.  We discussed the highlights of his college career, the strengths and weaknesses of his game, and his recent signing with s.Oliver Baskets of the German BBL. Ward made steady progress during [ . . . ]

Lesley Varner

Lesley Varner II Interview and Highlights

August 25, 2020 Richard C. Harris 0

On August 18, Lee Branscome, Toyloy Brown, and I interviewed Lesley Varner II, a legitimate 3-and-D prospect in the 2020 NBA Draft. We discussed the highlights of his college campaign, the strengths and weaknesses of his game, and his preparation for the next stage of his career. Varner steadily increased [ . . . ]

Elijah Hughes

Elijah Hughes Scouting Report

August 23, 2020 Riley Millette 0

Elijah Hughes is a prime example of how transferring and redshirting can lead to something great. After playing his true freshman year at East Carolina, and logging only 20 minutes a game, Hughes made the decision to transfer to a much more prestigious basketball school, Syracuse University. Yes, you read [ . . . ]

Lesley Varner

Lesley Varner II Scouting Report

August 22, 2020 Richard C. Harris 0

Lesley Varner II is one of the better 3-and-D prospects from a non-power conference.  The 22-year-old senior steadily increased his minutes and productivity during his four years at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), which competes in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).  After three non-descript seasons, Varner emerged as [ . . . ]