Parker Fleming
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Unashamed Christian - St. Jude Supporter - Memphis Grizzlies, NBA Draft writer on Substack - subtsakalidis.substack.com
Ole Miss point guard Ilias Karmardine has had a stellar start to the 2025-26 season. I break down at his breakout game against Memphis and examine his NBA potential within his complicated draft eligibility status
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Ilias Karmardine is starting strong for Ole Miss
Ole Miss' French point guard Ilias Karmardine has been a huge boost for Ole Miss. A breakdown of his breakout game against Memphis, and his complicated NBA Draft stock
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November 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Ole Miss point guard Ilias Karmardine has had a stellar start to the 2025-26 season. I break down at his breakout game against Memphis and examine his NBA potential within his complicated draft eligibility status
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The Grizzlies announced the following about Brandon Clarke. This timeline will be roughly between 12/23 and 1/13
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The Grizzlies announced the following about Brandon Clarke. This timeline will be roughly between 12/23 and 1/13
Film roundup of games I watched from last week:
- Jaren Jackson Jr. in isolation
- Cam Spencer leveraging shooting and playmaking
- Vince Williams Jr. bounce-back
- Boogie Fland watch
- A Bama freshman to watch
and more:
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- Jaren Jackson Jr. in isolation
- Cam Spencer leveraging shooting and playmaking
- Vince Williams Jr. bounce-back
- Boogie Fland watch
- A Bama freshman to watch
and more:
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Film Roundup: Jaren Jackson Jr. iso, Cam Spencer playmaking, college basketball kickoff
Several things from the Memphis Grizzlies' four-game homestand and the college basketball kick-off stood out to me this past week.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Film roundup of games I watched from last week:
- Jaren Jackson Jr. in isolation
- Cam Spencer leveraging shooting and playmaking
- Vince Williams Jr. bounce-back
- Boogie Fland watch
- A Bama freshman to watch
and more:
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- Jaren Jackson Jr. in isolation
- Cam Spencer leveraging shooting and playmaking
- Vince Williams Jr. bounce-back
- Boogie Fland watch
- A Bama freshman to watch
and more:
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The Grizzlies’ vibes are low right now. I wrote about what must happen on the court for the Grizzlies to get their joy back and get back into the win column
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4 ways the Grizzlies can get its joy back (and win games)
The Memphis Grizzlies at 3-6 need to find its joy and momentum into the win column. How can they accomplish this?
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November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Grizzlies’ vibes are low right now. I wrote about what must happen on the court for the Grizzlies to get their joy back and get back into the win column
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THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON IS HERE
I look at a few plays and share my game notes on the emphatic opening game between two power forwards that will be buzzing in this draft cycle, Koa Peat and Thomas Haugh
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I look at a few plays and share my game notes on the emphatic opening game between two power forwards that will be buzzing in this draft cycle, Koa Peat and Thomas Haugh
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Film Breakdown: Koa Peat, Thomas Haugh battle in college basketball opener
Koa Peat and Thomas Haugh are two power forwards projected in the top-20 of the 2026 NBA Draft. They had an emphatic start to the college basketball season this week.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON IS HERE
I look at a few plays and share my game notes on the emphatic opening game between two power forwards that will be buzzing in this draft cycle, Koa Peat and Thomas Haugh
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I look at a few plays and share my game notes on the emphatic opening game between two power forwards that will be buzzing in this draft cycle, Koa Peat and Thomas Haugh
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5 games into the season, and the biggest takeaway is how the Grizzlies should play Cedric Coward A LOT.
On his two-way impact, why his process is sustainable, a recent model the Grizz can follow with Coward, and why playing him a lot pays off in long run
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On his two-way impact, why his process is sustainable, a recent model the Grizz can follow with Coward, and why playing him a lot pays off in long run
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Cedric Coward needs to play A LOT
Five games into the season, my biggest takeaway is that Cedric Coward needs to play A LOT, and it can pay dividends for the Memphis Grizzlies this season and beyond.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
5 games into the season, and the biggest takeaway is how the Grizzlies should play Cedric Coward A LOT.
On his two-way impact, why his process is sustainable, a recent model the Grizz can follow with Coward, and why playing him a lot pays off in long run
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On his two-way impact, why his process is sustainable, a recent model the Grizz can follow with Coward, and why playing him a lot pays off in long run
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The college basketball season officially starts next week, and I predict the season and its impact on 2026 draft in 4 quadrants.
On Nate Ament, Caleb Wilson at UNC, Arizona's loaded freshman class, and Houston as my national championship pick subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/4-quadrant...
On Nate Ament, Caleb Wilson at UNC, Arizona's loaded freshman class, and Houston as my national championship pick subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/4-quadrant...
4-quadrant takes that can determine college basketball season and 2026 NBA
The NCAA basketball season is on the horizon. What outcomes could play out this season and for the 2026 NBA Draft?
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October 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The college basketball season officially starts next week, and I predict the season and its impact on 2026 draft in 4 quadrants.
On Nate Ament, Caleb Wilson at UNC, Arizona's loaded freshman class, and Houston as my national championship pick subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/4-quadrant...
On Nate Ament, Caleb Wilson at UNC, Arizona's loaded freshman class, and Houston as my national championship pick subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/4-quadrant...
Weekly film roundup! Glad we have NBA basketball back with college hoops starting next week.
- Ja in the pick-and-roll
- Coward's 2-way excellence
- Jitty stocks
- Underrated prospects
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- Ja in the pick-and-roll
- Coward's 2-way excellence
- Jitty stocks
- Underrated prospects
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Film Roundup: Ja Morant, Cedric Coward, John Konchar, underrated prospects
Film from standouts from the Memphis Grizzlies' first three games, and from a few draft prospects that have been underrated in draft circles.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Weekly film roundup! Glad we have NBA basketball back with college hoops starting next week.
- Ja in the pick-and-roll
- Coward's 2-way excellence
- Jitty stocks
- Underrated prospects
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- Ja in the pick-and-roll
- Coward's 2-way excellence
- Jitty stocks
- Underrated prospects
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just realized i hit 10K on here -- appreciative of those following and subscribing! make sure you subscribe to my substack with Memphis Grizzlies and NBA Draft scouting content. No paywall, but all paid subscriptions go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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October 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
just realized i hit 10K on here -- appreciative of those following and subscribing! make sure you subscribe to my substack with Memphis Grizzlies and NBA Draft scouting content. No paywall, but all paid subscriptions go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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With college basketball starting in less than two weeks, these are 8 prospects who I believe are underrated in draft discussions and could garner more buzz throughout the season
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NBA Draft 2026: 8 underrated returning prospects
Which returning college prospects could build more buzz this season in the lenses of the 2026 NBA Draft?
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October 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
With college basketball starting in less than two weeks, these are 8 prospects who I believe are underrated in draft discussions and could garner more buzz throughout the season
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24 HOURS AWAY FROM GRIZZLIES BASKETBALL
My 2025-26 season preview
- where the Grizzlies fall in the Wild, Wild West
- best, worst, mostly likely scenarios
- trends I'm monitoring
- projected rotation tiers
- 8 predictions
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My 2025-26 season preview
- where the Grizzlies fall in the Wild, Wild West
- best, worst, mostly likely scenarios
- trends I'm monitoring
- projected rotation tiers
- 8 predictions
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Memphis Grizzlies 2025-26 Preview: Best/Worst-Case Scenarios, Predictions
The Memphis Grizzlies season kicks off tomorrow. I lay out all the paths on the table and offer some predictions on the 2025-26 season.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:27 AM
24 HOURS AWAY FROM GRIZZLIES BASKETBALL
My 2025-26 season preview
- where the Grizzlies fall in the Wild, Wild West
- best, worst, mostly likely scenarios
- trends I'm monitoring
- projected rotation tiers
- 8 predictions
open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
My 2025-26 season preview
- where the Grizzlies fall in the Wild, Wild West
- best, worst, mostly likely scenarios
- trends I'm monitoring
- projected rotation tiers
- 8 predictions
open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
seeing @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social ‘s quarter-baked takes column hit my inbox then seeing his Ty Jerome take
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October 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
seeing @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social ‘s quarter-baked takes column hit my inbox then seeing his Ty Jerome take
Film roundup:
Some things that stood out in the Grizzlies’ final preseason games last week — hello, Javon Small! Then highlighting Matt Able and Kohl Rosario as two potential one-and-done surprises
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Some things that stood out in the Grizzlies’ final preseason games last week — hello, Javon Small! Then highlighting Matt Able and Kohl Rosario as two potential one-and-done surprises
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Film Roundup: Grizzlies wrap up preseason, Matt Able, Kohl Rosario
The Memphis Grizzlies wrapped up preseason, and two freshmen stand out to me as surprise one-and-done candidates.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Film roundup:
Some things that stood out in the Grizzlies’ final preseason games last week — hello, Javon Small! Then highlighting Matt Able and Kohl Rosario as two potential one-and-done surprises
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Some things that stood out in the Grizzlies’ final preseason games last week — hello, Javon Small! Then highlighting Matt Able and Kohl Rosario as two potential one-and-done surprises
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Hugo should play in this gap year
“The potential for greater things is evident, but the 19-year-old Spaniard may be a part of Boston’s current rotation sooner rather than later.”
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It may be impossible to keep Hugo Gonzalez off the floor
Boston’s first round draft pick has impressed in more ways than one during his four-game preseason sample.
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October 18, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Hugo should play in this gap year
With the Grizzlies season starting in 5 days, I lay out 4 outcomes that would make the 2025-26 season a successful one
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Grizzlies: 4 major outcomes for the 2025-26 season
These four outcomes will do a lot for the Memphis Grizzlies' success this season and help provide clarity and momentum towards the rest of the decade.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
With the Grizzlies season starting in 5 days, I lay out 4 outcomes that would make the 2025-26 season a successful one
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I wrote about 8 players capable of crashing the party to some degree -- whether it's the lottery or the first-round -- in some capacity over the 2026 NBA Draft cycle this season
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8 potential party-crashing prospects of the 2026 NBA Draft
Which prospects are capable of climbing up boards in the 2026 NBA Draft cycle?
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October 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I wrote about 8 players capable of crashing the party to some degree -- whether it's the lottery or the first-round -- in some capacity over the 2026 NBA Draft cycle this season
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Tounde Yessoufou has all the skills to be a high-impact playoff rotation player, at the very least. Video breaking down:
- his defensive versatility
- cycles
- prolific scoring with room for growth
- what i'm monitoring from him this cycle
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- his defensive versatility
- cycles
- prolific scoring with room for growth
- what i'm monitoring from him this cycle
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NBA Draft 2026 First Impressions: Tounde Yessoufou will, at least, be a playoff rotation player
I break down why Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou will impact winning at a high level wherever he goes.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Tounde Yessoufou has all the skills to be a high-impact playoff rotation player, at the very least. Video breaking down:
- his defensive versatility
- cycles
- prolific scoring with room for growth
- what i'm monitoring from him this cycle
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- his defensive versatility
- cycles
- prolific scoring with room for growth
- what i'm monitoring from him this cycle
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This week’s film roundup has a lot of work off the dribble — the Wash St Grizzlies wings in preseason, and Ole Miss big Malik Dia from the ‘25 NCAA tournament. Also looking at how the Grizzlies PNR coverage can work
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Film Roundup: Grizzlies wings in the mid-range, hedge-and-recover, Ole Miss Pro?
In this week's film roundup, I focus on Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, pick-and-roll defense, and Malik Dia.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This week’s film roundup has a lot of work off the dribble — the Wash St Grizzlies wings in preseason, and Ole Miss big Malik Dia from the ‘25 NCAA tournament. Also looking at how the Grizzlies PNR coverage can work
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In a season full of change, unknowns and fascinating dynamics, I lay out my cases for the 5 most interesting players — aside from All-Stars and rookies, the @zachlowenba.bsky.social rules for “most interesting players” — for the Grizzlies this season
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Grizzlies: 5 most interesting players for the 2025-26 season
Who are the 5 most interesting players on the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2025-26 season?
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October 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
In a season full of change, unknowns and fascinating dynamics, I lay out my cases for the 5 most interesting players — aside from All-Stars and rookies, the @zachlowenba.bsky.social rules for “most interesting players” — for the Grizzlies this season
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new NBA Draft 2026 1st impressions video:
I broke down why AJ Dybansta's star upside can be on both sides of the floor, while addressing why his pull-up shooting is a polarizing swing skill www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CVX...
I broke down why AJ Dybansta's star upside can be on both sides of the floor, while addressing why his pull-up shooting is a polarizing swing skill www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CVX...
NBA Draft 2026 First Impressions: AJ Dybansta has two-way star upside
YouTube video by SubTsakalidis Scouting
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October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
new NBA Draft 2026 1st impressions video:
I broke down why AJ Dybansta's star upside can be on both sides of the floor, while addressing why his pull-up shooting is a polarizing swing skill www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CVX...
I broke down why AJ Dybansta's star upside can be on both sides of the floor, while addressing why his pull-up shooting is a polarizing swing skill www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CVX...
With the college basketball season less than a month away, and with international ball rolling now, I look at 8 prospects whose stocks I'm monitoring the most: ranging from potential top-10 picks, prospects with wide outcomes, and intriguing multi-year guys subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/nba-draft-...
NBA Draft 2026: Prospects stocks I'm monitoring
With college basketball starting in less than a month, these are the prospects whose stocks I'm watching the closest in regards to the 2026 NBA Draft and beyond.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
With the college basketball season less than a month away, and with international ball rolling now, I look at 8 prospects whose stocks I'm monitoring the most: ranging from potential top-10 picks, prospects with wide outcomes, and intriguing multi-year guys subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/nba-draft-...
Film roundup:
Before we get some Grizzlies (preseason) action and some college basketball, I look at Ja Morant’s jumper, and intriguing skills from Tounde Yessoufou and Dash Daniels
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Before we get some Grizzlies (preseason) action and some college basketball, I look at Ja Morant’s jumper, and intriguing skills from Tounde Yessoufou and Dash Daniels
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Film Roundup: Ja Morant, Tounde Yessoufou, Dash Daniels
Basketball is coming back! This Film Roundup includes developments from Ja Morant and two prospects from the potential 2026 NBA Draft class -- Tounde Yessoufou and Dash Daniels.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Film roundup:
Before we get some Grizzlies (preseason) action and some college basketball, I look at Ja Morant’s jumper, and intriguing skills from Tounde Yessoufou and Dash Daniels
subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/film-round...
Before we get some Grizzlies (preseason) action and some college basketball, I look at Ja Morant’s jumper, and intriguing skills from Tounde Yessoufou and Dash Daniels
subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/film-round...
After the weekend, we'll finally have Memphis Grizzlies basketball!
Here are 4 things I'm watching for as the Grizzlies begin preseason hoops -- including the frontcourt situation, competition for minutes and roles, and more subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/grizzlies-...
Here are 4 things I'm watching for as the Grizzlies begin preseason hoops -- including the frontcourt situation, competition for minutes and roles, and more subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/grizzlies-...
Grizzlies: 4 intriguing preseason storylines
With the Memphis Grizzlies starting basketball after the weekend, what are the most fascinating angles for the preseason?
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October 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
After the weekend, we'll finally have Memphis Grizzlies basketball!
Here are 4 things I'm watching for as the Grizzlies begin preseason hoops -- including the frontcourt situation, competition for minutes and roles, and more subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/grizzlies-...
Here are 4 things I'm watching for as the Grizzlies begin preseason hoops -- including the frontcourt situation, competition for minutes and roles, and more subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/grizzlies-...
me seeing the hawk tuah girl in the Chad Powers show
October 3, 2025 at 12:48 AM
me seeing the hawk tuah girl in the Chad Powers show
NEW YT VIDEO: I broke down the areas of Darryn Peterson's game that could make him a generational shooting prospect. Breakdown on my preseason #1 player in the 2026 NBA Draft youtu.be/yeKAa-UbHV0
NBA Draft 2026 First Impressions: Can Darryn Peterson be a generational shooting guard prospect?
YouTube video by SubTsakalidis Scouting
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October 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
NEW YT VIDEO: I broke down the areas of Darryn Peterson's game that could make him a generational shooting prospect. Breakdown on my preseason #1 player in the 2026 NBA Draft youtu.be/yeKAa-UbHV0