Hoops Prospects Podcast

HPP Talks with Tomorrow’s Hoops Stars

July 16, 2024 Zach Wilhelm 0

Season Four of the Hoops Prospects Podcast Premieres on July 24 — When Richard Harris came up with the idea of creating HoopsProspects.com during the summer of 2017, he had no idea that he’d be regularly interviewing top pro prospects from around the world, such as lottery picks Jalen Williams (Thunder) and Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers).

NBA Draft

Hoops Prospects is Looking for Contributors

May 10, 2020 Richard C. Harris 0

Do you love the NBA Draft?  Do you enjoy expressing your opinions on basketball?  Are you looking to expand your writing experience or seeking an internship in sportswriting?  If the answer to any of those questions is “yes,” Hoops Prospects might be the place for you.  The goal at Hoops [ . . . ]

Carsen Edwards

Carsen Edwards Scouting Report

June 17, 2019 Richard C. Harris 0

Carsen Edwards may only be 6-feet tall, but let’s be clear, he’s a shooting guard, not a point guard.  In his three years at Purdue, he never averaged more than three assists per game, and never led his team in assists.  For his career, he has an assist-turnover ratio of [ . . . ]

KZ Okpala

KZ Okpala Scouting Report

June 15, 2019 Richard C. Harris 0

Chikezie “KZ” Okpala is a long and athletic wing, with broad shoulders and room for future growth.  This season, he was the best player on a young Stanford team that struggled in a down year for the PAC 12.  His numbers improved significantly compared to his freshman season, and he [ . . . ]

Grant Williams

Grant Williams Scouting Report

June 14, 2019 Richard C. Harris 0

Grant Williams is an undersized power forward, who uses strength and physicality to dominate in the paint.  He also has a high basketball IQ and great feel for the game, and makes significant contributions as both a passer and a defender.  This season, he produced outstanding numbers, averaging 18.8 points, [ . . . ]

Goga Bitadze

Goga Bitadze Scouting Report

June 12, 2019 Richard C. Harris 0

It’s been quite a journey for Goga Bitadze, who is not yet 20 years old.  At the age of 16, the native of Georgia (the country) was getting minutes in the top league in Russia (VTB United), but for the most part, he mostly played at the junior level until [ . . . ]