Chucking Darts NBA & Draft Podcast
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Dailyn Swain ka-boom
As a 3rd year 20-year old, Swain is a bit forgotten when discussing upside bets in this class.
Definitely a shooting-coach project, but not a hopeless one. Swain has switchblade tools that are hard to find, and I would not be stunned to finish with a T30 grade on him.
As a 3rd year 20-year old, Swain is a bit forgotten when discussing upside bets in this class.
Definitely a shooting-coach project, but not a hopeless one. Swain has switchblade tools that are hard to find, and I would not be stunned to finish with a T30 grade on him.
December 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Dailyn Swain ka-boom
As a 3rd year 20-year old, Swain is a bit forgotten when discussing upside bets in this class.
Definitely a shooting-coach project, but not a hopeless one. Swain has switchblade tools that are hard to find, and I would not be stunned to finish with a T30 grade on him.
As a 3rd year 20-year old, Swain is a bit forgotten when discussing upside bets in this class.
Definitely a shooting-coach project, but not a hopeless one. Swain has switchblade tools that are hard to find, and I would not be stunned to finish with a T30 grade on him.
Melvin Council Jr stride length
MCJ, with his lack of easy buckets ever, is unlikely to get enough NBA interest to sacrifice NIL and declare this year.
But I’ll just say that he moves like an NBA player, defends hard, makes FTs, and his ATO at high usg is > 3.
Fine switchblade swing in 2nd imo
MCJ, with his lack of easy buckets ever, is unlikely to get enough NBA interest to sacrifice NIL and declare this year.
But I’ll just say that he moves like an NBA player, defends hard, makes FTs, and his ATO at high usg is > 3.
Fine switchblade swing in 2nd imo
December 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Melvin Council Jr stride length
MCJ, with his lack of easy buckets ever, is unlikely to get enough NBA interest to sacrifice NIL and declare this year.
But I’ll just say that he moves like an NBA player, defends hard, makes FTs, and his ATO at high usg is > 3.
Fine switchblade swing in 2nd imo
MCJ, with his lack of easy buckets ever, is unlikely to get enough NBA interest to sacrifice NIL and declare this year.
But I’ll just say that he moves like an NBA player, defends hard, makes FTs, and his ATO at high usg is > 3.
Fine switchblade swing in 2nd imo
Neoklis Avdalas passing accuracy
One extended pocket, one jump transition, both on money.
Neo is at nearly 30 ast% with a 3-1 (!!) ATO.
freshman 6’6 and above with 25 ast% and 2-1:
(Cam Boozer)
Cooper Flagg
Lonzo
Neo
Shoutout Amani Hansberry as well. Hokies can play @bgeisinger.bsky.social
One extended pocket, one jump transition, both on money.
Neo is at nearly 30 ast% with a 3-1 (!!) ATO.
freshman 6’6 and above with 25 ast% and 2-1:
(Cam Boozer)
Cooper Flagg
Lonzo
Neo
Shoutout Amani Hansberry as well. Hokies can play @bgeisinger.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Neoklis Avdalas passing accuracy
One extended pocket, one jump transition, both on money.
Neo is at nearly 30 ast% with a 3-1 (!!) ATO.
freshman 6’6 and above with 25 ast% and 2-1:
(Cam Boozer)
Cooper Flagg
Lonzo
Neo
Shoutout Amani Hansberry as well. Hokies can play @bgeisinger.bsky.social
One extended pocket, one jump transition, both on money.
Neo is at nearly 30 ast% with a 3-1 (!!) ATO.
freshman 6’6 and above with 25 ast% and 2-1:
(Cam Boozer)
Cooper Flagg
Lonzo
Neo
Shoutout Amani Hansberry as well. Hokies can play @bgeisinger.bsky.social
Henri Veesaar switch + stop
Not the most deserted island, but Veesaar consistently engages on these, handsy without fouling (much).
We like HV.
Not the most deserted island, but Veesaar consistently engages on these, handsy without fouling (much).
We like HV.
December 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Henri Veesaar switch + stop
Not the most deserted island, but Veesaar consistently engages on these, handsy without fouling (much).
We like HV.
Not the most deserted island, but Veesaar consistently engages on these, handsy without fouling (much).
We like HV.
Caleb Wilson perimeter approach
This TO occurs because Caleb wants to start driving too quickly and his feet are cheating inside arc.
It’s an extreme example, but Caleb struggles to even look at the rim OTD from 3.
Needs to change. Amen Thompson can get away with that. CW cannot quite.
This TO occurs because Caleb wants to start driving too quickly and his feet are cheating inside arc.
It’s an extreme example, but Caleb struggles to even look at the rim OTD from 3.
Needs to change. Amen Thompson can get away with that. CW cannot quite.
December 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Caleb Wilson perimeter approach
This TO occurs because Caleb wants to start driving too quickly and his feet are cheating inside arc.
It’s an extreme example, but Caleb struggles to even look at the rim OTD from 3.
Needs to change. Amen Thompson can get away with that. CW cannot quite.
This TO occurs because Caleb wants to start driving too quickly and his feet are cheating inside arc.
It’s an extreme example, but Caleb struggles to even look at the rim OTD from 3.
Needs to change. Amen Thompson can get away with that. CW cannot quite.
Henri Veesaar rim coordination (3p side oop, putback, 3p reverse oop)
Very encouraging to see HV make this look easy. Dominance scoring from anywhere matters.
Very encouraging to see HV make this look easy. Dominance scoring from anywhere matters.
December 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Henri Veesaar rim coordination (3p side oop, putback, 3p reverse oop)
Very encouraging to see HV make this look easy. Dominance scoring from anywhere matters.
Very encouraging to see HV make this look easy. Dominance scoring from anywhere matters.
Thomas Haugh rim seeking
Haugh is not perfect but he is so fun. Starts this possession under the basket boxing out, and turns pass into live-dribble to keep driving while defense is on heels (and while Boozer is jogging back). FTs.
I wish he shot it better but this is an NBA mindset.
Haugh is not perfect but he is so fun. Starts this possession under the basket boxing out, and turns pass into live-dribble to keep driving while defense is on heels (and while Boozer is jogging back). FTs.
I wish he shot it better but this is an NBA mindset.
December 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Thomas Haugh rim seeking
Haugh is not perfect but he is so fun. Starts this possession under the basket boxing out, and turns pass into live-dribble to keep driving while defense is on heels (and while Boozer is jogging back). FTs.
I wish he shot it better but this is an NBA mindset.
Haugh is not perfect but he is so fun. Starts this possession under the basket boxing out, and turns pass into live-dribble to keep driving while defense is on heels (and while Boozer is jogging back). FTs.
I wish he shot it better but this is an NBA mindset.
Cam Boozer iso/roll man possession
Iso dribbles go nowhere, as they have frequently this year with iffy burst.
Good solid screen creates short roll, good touch pass -> foul.
Cam’s relationship to space remains one of his knottier questions as a top prospect @bgeisinger.bsky.social
Iso dribbles go nowhere, as they have frequently this year with iffy burst.
Good solid screen creates short roll, good touch pass -> foul.
Cam’s relationship to space remains one of his knottier questions as a top prospect @bgeisinger.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Cam Boozer iso/roll man possession
Iso dribbles go nowhere, as they have frequently this year with iffy burst.
Good solid screen creates short roll, good touch pass -> foul.
Cam’s relationship to space remains one of his knottier questions as a top prospect @bgeisinger.bsky.social
Iso dribbles go nowhere, as they have frequently this year with iffy burst.
Good solid screen creates short roll, good touch pass -> foul.
Cam’s relationship to space remains one of his knottier questions as a top prospect @bgeisinger.bsky.social
Cam Boozer 1H defense v Michigan State
First, good:
-3 deflections in slower halfcourt sets. v good hands/anticipation.
Then, bad:
-4 transition/semi transition dunks surrendered, + 2 fouls. Cam late or in no man’s land.
Speed of game matters. Cam must engage early/often on D.
First, good:
-3 deflections in slower halfcourt sets. v good hands/anticipation.
Then, bad:
-4 transition/semi transition dunks surrendered, + 2 fouls. Cam late or in no man’s land.
Speed of game matters. Cam must engage early/often on D.
December 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Cam Boozer 1H defense v Michigan State
First, good:
-3 deflections in slower halfcourt sets. v good hands/anticipation.
Then, bad:
-4 transition/semi transition dunks surrendered, + 2 fouls. Cam late or in no man’s land.
Speed of game matters. Cam must engage early/often on D.
First, good:
-3 deflections in slower halfcourt sets. v good hands/anticipation.
Then, bad:
-4 transition/semi transition dunks surrendered, + 2 fouls. Cam late or in no man’s land.
Speed of game matters. Cam must engage early/often on D.
Richie Saunders two threes to bury Dayton in clutch (first one a 4 point play).
Pop time is noticeable on both. He is up very quickly, and the foul is in part due to it.
Pop time is noticeable on both. He is up very quickly, and the foul is in part due to it.
December 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Richie Saunders two threes to bury Dayton in clutch (first one a 4 point play).
Pop time is noticeable on both. He is up very quickly, and the foul is in part due to it.
Pop time is noticeable on both. He is up very quickly, and the foul is in part due to it.
Richie Saunders drives from standstill, sheds De’Shayne Montgomery and finishes with trademark touch.
Richie was likely draftable last year. Has a shot at 90 made 30s this year, active defensively. Very solid 2nd round prospect even at 24 yo.
Richie was likely draftable last year. Has a shot at 90 made 30s this year, active defensively. Very solid 2nd round prospect even at 24 yo.
December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Richie Saunders drives from standstill, sheds De’Shayne Montgomery and finishes with trademark touch.
Richie was likely draftable last year. Has a shot at 90 made 30s this year, active defensively. Very solid 2nd round prospect even at 24 yo.
Richie was likely draftable last year. Has a shot at 90 made 30s this year, active defensively. Very solid 2nd round prospect even at 24 yo.
Ilias Kamardine deflection tape v Iowa (2stl, 2blk credited)
1. Pokes entry pass, recovers for backside block on move
2. Thwarts 3 (!!) transition attempts while backpedaling, never close to fouling
3. Poke entry + dunk
This kind of hand talent is *wild.* IK needs an NBA contract. Shortly.
1. Pokes entry pass, recovers for backside block on move
2. Thwarts 3 (!!) transition attempts while backpedaling, never close to fouling
3. Poke entry + dunk
This kind of hand talent is *wild.* IK needs an NBA contract. Shortly.
November 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Ilias Kamardine deflection tape v Iowa (2stl, 2blk credited)
1. Pokes entry pass, recovers for backside block on move
2. Thwarts 3 (!!) transition attempts while backpedaling, never close to fouling
3. Poke entry + dunk
This kind of hand talent is *wild.* IK needs an NBA contract. Shortly.
1. Pokes entry pass, recovers for backside block on move
2. Thwarts 3 (!!) transition attempts while backpedaling, never close to fouling
3. Poke entry + dunk
This kind of hand talent is *wild.* IK needs an NBA contract. Shortly.
Ilias Kamardine gets a grenade (4 secs on clock) and makes it beautiful.
He looks to pass out of drives a bit more than necessary, but having liquid arms in chaos moments is quite useful. Lovely touch-oop.
He looks to pass out of drives a bit more than necessary, but having liquid arms in chaos moments is quite useful. Lovely touch-oop.
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Ilias Kamardine gets a grenade (4 secs on clock) and makes it beautiful.
He looks to pass out of drives a bit more than necessary, but having liquid arms in chaos moments is quite useful. Lovely touch-oop.
He looks to pass out of drives a bit more than necessary, but having liquid arms in chaos moments is quite useful. Lovely touch-oop.
Bennett Stirtz pass placement off flare screen
Tracking for a 3:1 A:TO over his last two college seasons. You can see why.
Tracking for a 3:1 A:TO over his last two college seasons. You can see why.
November 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Bennett Stirtz pass placement off flare screen
Tracking for a 3:1 A:TO over his last two college seasons. You can see why.
Tracking for a 3:1 A:TO over his last two college seasons. You can see why.
Ilias Kamardine back to back PnR possessions v Iowa.
Kamardine’s blistering start (59% from midrange, 66% from inside the arc) surely will not sustain. But you can see the ease with which he can get his shot off using length and pace.
Fascinating player. More to come.
Kamardine’s blistering start (59% from midrange, 66% from inside the arc) surely will not sustain. But you can see the ease with which he can get his shot off using length and pace.
Fascinating player. More to come.
November 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Ilias Kamardine back to back PnR possessions v Iowa.
Kamardine’s blistering start (59% from midrange, 66% from inside the arc) surely will not sustain. But you can see the ease with which he can get his shot off using length and pace.
Fascinating player. More to come.
Kamardine’s blistering start (59% from midrange, 66% from inside the arc) surely will not sustain. But you can see the ease with which he can get his shot off using length and pace.
Fascinating player. More to come.
De’Shayne Montgomery recovers after Chase Ross wrong-foots him, deflects pass, then a nice touch finish through Ross at rim.
Montgomery is averaging nearly 3 steals per game, and in two HM matchups, shot 11/14 from 2. 10 made 3s thus far.
Still a ways away (core strength/handle) tools are there.
Montgomery is averaging nearly 3 steals per game, and in two HM matchups, shot 11/14 from 2. 10 made 3s thus far.
Still a ways away (core strength/handle) tools are there.
November 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
De’Shayne Montgomery recovers after Chase Ross wrong-foots him, deflects pass, then a nice touch finish through Ross at rim.
Montgomery is averaging nearly 3 steals per game, and in two HM matchups, shot 11/14 from 2. 10 made 3s thus far.
Still a ways away (core strength/handle) tools are there.
Montgomery is averaging nearly 3 steals per game, and in two HM matchups, shot 11/14 from 2. 10 made 3s thus far.
Still a ways away (core strength/handle) tools are there.
Microcosm of De’Shayne Montgomery’s tantalizing tools.
Great reactivity to pick this pass, great athleticism to hustle the ball up the floor, and pretty decent lob considering…he lost his handle mid-stride.
4th handle gaffe of 1H v Marquette. An NBA player if he can tighten up imo.
Great reactivity to pick this pass, great athleticism to hustle the ball up the floor, and pretty decent lob considering…he lost his handle mid-stride.
4th handle gaffe of 1H v Marquette. An NBA player if he can tighten up imo.
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Microcosm of De’Shayne Montgomery’s tantalizing tools.
Great reactivity to pick this pass, great athleticism to hustle the ball up the floor, and pretty decent lob considering…he lost his handle mid-stride.
4th handle gaffe of 1H v Marquette. An NBA player if he can tighten up imo.
Great reactivity to pick this pass, great athleticism to hustle the ball up the floor, and pretty decent lob considering…he lost his handle mid-stride.
4th handle gaffe of 1H v Marquette. An NBA player if he can tighten up imo.
Hansen Yang dribble drives in CBA playoffs (one bucket, one foul)
Hansen’s upside is tied to his confidence in putting ball on deck. Those are some guard-style hesis and patience.
Obviously would add a layer to his passing talent. I hedged earlier optimism and had him in 20s. Semi-regret.
Hansen’s upside is tied to his confidence in putting ball on deck. Those are some guard-style hesis and patience.
Obviously would add a layer to his passing talent. I hedged earlier optimism and had him in 20s. Semi-regret.
June 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Hansen Yang dribble drives in CBA playoffs (one bucket, one foul)
Hansen’s upside is tied to his confidence in putting ball on deck. Those are some guard-style hesis and patience.
Obviously would add a layer to his passing talent. I hedged earlier optimism and had him in 20s. Semi-regret.
Hansen’s upside is tied to his confidence in putting ball on deck. Those are some guard-style hesis and patience.
Obviously would add a layer to his passing talent. I hedged earlier optimism and had him in 20s. Semi-regret.
Adou Thiero-Chaz Lanier summit conference
You rarely see recovery blocks with this much disdain. The defender is usually trying too hard to make sure they make the play.
Adou seems insulted that Lanier believes he has him beat.
Top 5 athlete in the draft (not 5 etc).
You rarely see recovery blocks with this much disdain. The defender is usually trying too hard to make sure they make the play.
Adou seems insulted that Lanier believes he has him beat.
Top 5 athlete in the draft (not 5 etc).
June 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Adou Thiero-Chaz Lanier summit conference
You rarely see recovery blocks with this much disdain. The defender is usually trying too hard to make sure they make the play.
Adou seems insulted that Lanier believes he has him beat.
Top 5 athlete in the draft (not 5 etc).
You rarely see recovery blocks with this much disdain. The defender is usually trying too hard to make sure they make the play.
Adou seems insulted that Lanier believes he has him beat.
Top 5 athlete in the draft (not 5 etc).
Adou Thiero Crashball
Drives into two with little plan, no call, bruises.
Gets up, sprints crosscourt for contest, stays in play and gets board. Coast to coast, straight into defender, gets call, bruises for everyone.
Adou does not play with much craft, but speed kills, baby.
Drives into two with little plan, no call, bruises.
Gets up, sprints crosscourt for contest, stays in play and gets board. Coast to coast, straight into defender, gets call, bruises for everyone.
Adou does not play with much craft, but speed kills, baby.
June 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Adou Thiero Crashball
Drives into two with little plan, no call, bruises.
Gets up, sprints crosscourt for contest, stays in play and gets board. Coast to coast, straight into defender, gets call, bruises for everyone.
Adou does not play with much craft, but speed kills, baby.
Drives into two with little plan, no call, bruises.
Gets up, sprints crosscourt for contest, stays in play and gets board. Coast to coast, straight into defender, gets call, bruises for everyone.
Adou does not play with much craft, but speed kills, baby.
Adou Thiero Draws 5 Consecutive Fouls and Ten Consecutive FTs against Texas
Flashing middle + driving, winning a rebound in outer space, manic transition push, screen + dive.
This is Dort/Suggs level crashball. Not sure I’ve ever seen 5 straight whistles. Adog.
Flashing middle + driving, winning a rebound in outer space, manic transition push, screen + dive.
This is Dort/Suggs level crashball. Not sure I’ve ever seen 5 straight whistles. Adog.
June 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Adou Thiero Draws 5 Consecutive Fouls and Ten Consecutive FTs against Texas
Flashing middle + driving, winning a rebound in outer space, manic transition push, screen + dive.
This is Dort/Suggs level crashball. Not sure I’ve ever seen 5 straight whistles. Adog.
Flashing middle + driving, winning a rebound in outer space, manic transition push, screen + dive.
This is Dort/Suggs level crashball. Not sure I’ve ever seen 5 straight whistles. Adog.