Theo Maledon

Outlook for the 2020 Draft Class: Picks 31-60

January 19, 2021 R. C. Harris 0

Taking a final look at the 2020 NBA Draft class, I examine the merit, value, fit, and the short-term and long-term outlook for the second-round selections and a couple of undrafted prospects who signed two-way contracts.  These particular rookies face difficult odds.  History tells us that the majority of players taken in the second round will not be in the league five years from now.  [ . . . ]

Isaac Okoro

2020 Collaborative NBA Mock Draft

October 19, 2020 R. C. Harris 0

Back in September, members of the Hoops Prospects staff (Lee Branscome, TJ Brown, Riley Millett, and myself) plus two friends of the site (Dustin Barnes and Coleman Klein) got together for the first-ever HP Collaborative NBA Mock Draft.  Each participant represented multiple teams in the draft (see below), and each started with 10 picks.  Unfortunately, Lee had to leave the draft at the end of [ . . . ]

James Wiseman

2020 NBA Mock Draft – In-depth Version 2.0

September 8, 2020 R. C. Harris 0

The order for the 2020 NBA Draft is finally set, but the actual draft is at least six weeks away.  This class features a ton of point guards/combo guards, and at the same time, there is a notable shortage of wings with good size and a reliable outside shot.  Also, quality rim protectors are in short supply.   There is no clear-cut top prospect this year, [ . . . ]

Theo Maledon

Boston Celtics’ Needs and Possible Picks

June 25, 2020 Riley Millette 0

Going into the 2019-20 NBA season, many were unsure of what to expect from the Boston Celtics. Following the departure of Kyrie Irving after a two-year stay with the Shamrocks that was — tumultuous to say the least — general manager Danny Ainge went out and signed former Charlotte Hornets star Kemba Walker to a four-year max contract.  After putting pen to paper with Walker, [ . . . ]

Anthony Edwards

2020 NBA Mock Draft – In-depth Version 1.0

June 19, 2020 R. C. Harris 1

Hoops Prospects has been updating its mock draft since October, and even though the draft is nearly four months away, it’s time to explore each selection in detail.  The 2020 draft class has no clear-cut top prospect, with at least three players being a viable possibility to be the No. 1 overall pick.  This class features a ton of point guards/combo guards, and at the [ . . . ]

Deni Avdija

Looking Abroad and Under the Radar

February 6, 2020 R. C. Harris 0

With the college basketball season in full swing, what’s happening abroad on the hardwood often gets ignored at this time of the year.  However, it appears that international players/prospects playing abroad will have a major impact on the 2020 NBA Draft.  At the same time, small-college prospects typically do not get much attention at any time, but it’s good to be aware of them before [ . . . ]