Matt Powers
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NBA Draft
NBA Draft
My 2025 NBA Draft Big Board:
June 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
My 2025 NBA Draft Big Board:
A Toronto Raptors NBA draft wish list.
Filters:
- Minimum starter level rim protector
- Minimum starter level play finisher
Sorted by advantage extension.
Kalkbrenner a sneaky option later on if miss/pass on Maluach?
Filters:
- Minimum starter level rim protector
- Minimum starter level play finisher
Sorted by advantage extension.
Kalkbrenner a sneaky option later on if miss/pass on Maluach?
June 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A Toronto Raptors NBA draft wish list.
Filters:
- Minimum starter level rim protector
- Minimum starter level play finisher
Sorted by advantage extension.
Kalkbrenner a sneaky option later on if miss/pass on Maluach?
Filters:
- Minimum starter level rim protector
- Minimum starter level play finisher
Sorted by advantage extension.
Kalkbrenner a sneaky option later on if miss/pass on Maluach?
Hand-tracked Kasparas Jakucionis drives
January 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Hand-tracked Kasparas Jakucionis drives
Cooper Flagg vs Dylan Harper shooting profiles, all Synergy data
January 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Cooper Flagg vs Dylan Harper shooting profiles, all Synergy data
I make the case for Cooper Flagg having top five player upside. t.co/ivO25rxbYc
January 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I make the case for Cooper Flagg having top five player upside. t.co/ivO25rxbYc
Decided to pivot from draft philosophy to pure scouting reports this cycle. First up this week:
January 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Decided to pivot from draft philosophy to pure scouting reports this cycle. First up this week:
Not every player's usage is the same, so one way to adjust is by benchmarking to play-type efficiency rather than overall efficiency.
Essentially, which players have the most difficult play-type usage, and how efficient are they relative to those looks?
Data is per game.
Essentially, which players have the most difficult play-type usage, and how efficient are they relative to those looks?
Data is per game.
December 23, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Not every player's usage is the same, so one way to adjust is by benchmarking to play-type efficiency rather than overall efficiency.
Essentially, which players have the most difficult play-type usage, and how efficient are they relative to those looks?
Data is per game.
Essentially, which players have the most difficult play-type usage, and how efficient are they relative to those looks?
Data is per game.
Drive stats for NBA’s drive leaders in their pre-draft season, compared to Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper. Harper a potentially special driver
December 23, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Drive stats for NBA’s drive leaders in their pre-draft season, compared to Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper. Harper a potentially special driver
It is rare to find a player of this size who can create driving lanes out of nothing while navigating small spaces
December 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM
It is rare to find a player of this size who can create driving lanes out of nothing while navigating small spaces
This is a star indicator
December 13, 2024 at 7:57 PM
This is a star indicator
According to DARKO, there is one positive rookie in the league
December 6, 2024 at 2:47 PM
According to DARKO, there is one positive rookie in the league
Thomas Sorber spins into space
December 5, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Thomas Sorber spins into space
Cooper Flagg's volume as a pick and roll conductor has skyrocketed at Duke. While his efficiency has been just okay as a PNR play finisher (0.9ppp, 64th %ile), his teammates have been finishing at a very good 1.2ppp clip off his passes.
December 2, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Cooper Flagg's volume as a pick and roll conductor has skyrocketed at Duke. While his efficiency has been just okay as a PNR play finisher (0.9ppp, 64th %ile), his teammates have been finishing at a very good 1.2ppp clip off his passes.
Flagg able to play with more energy on defense in this tourney with less offensive creation burden. Led to a 8 steal and 4 block final vs. Spain (not to mention 17 boards). His block numbers have been disappointing to me at Duke so far, but here's a nice reminder of the rim protection upside
December 2, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Flagg able to play with more energy on defense in this tourney with less offensive creation burden. Led to a 8 steal and 4 block final vs. Spain (not to mention 17 boards). His block numbers have been disappointing to me at Duke so far, but here's a nice reminder of the rim protection upside
A succinct summary of Cooper Flagg's greatest weakness and strength at age 15
December 2, 2024 at 2:22 PM
A succinct summary of Cooper Flagg's greatest weakness and strength at age 15
Self-created scoring for select NCAA freshmen:
November 29, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Self-created scoring for select NCAA freshmen:
Nice sequence from Owen Freeman
November 27, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Nice sequence from Owen Freeman
Texas Tech's Darrion Williams has leveled up as a distributor in his third NCAA season:
Sophomore -> Junior season
Assist Rate: 15% -> 33%
Assist to Turnover Ratio: 1.5 -> 3.3
PNR Passer Poss. per Game: 0.5 -> 3.0
PNR (shooting + passing) Efficiency %ile: 54th -> 94th
Sophomore -> Junior season
Assist Rate: 15% -> 33%
Assist to Turnover Ratio: 1.5 -> 3.3
PNR Passer Poss. per Game: 0.5 -> 3.0
PNR (shooting + passing) Efficiency %ile: 54th -> 94th
November 20, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Texas Tech's Darrion Williams has leveled up as a distributor in his third NCAA season:
Sophomore -> Junior season
Assist Rate: 15% -> 33%
Assist to Turnover Ratio: 1.5 -> 3.3
PNR Passer Poss. per Game: 0.5 -> 3.0
PNR (shooting + passing) Efficiency %ile: 54th -> 94th
Sophomore -> Junior season
Assist Rate: 15% -> 33%
Assist to Turnover Ratio: 1.5 -> 3.3
PNR Passer Poss. per Game: 0.5 -> 3.0
PNR (shooting + passing) Efficiency %ile: 54th -> 94th
Looks like Derik Queen gives a little in-and-out fake on this drive, spinning the ball outward against motion to move the rim protector, capitalizing then with the decel footwork
November 18, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Looks like Derik Queen gives a little in-and-out fake on this drive, spinning the ball outward against motion to move the rim protector, capitalizing then with the decel footwork
Egor Demin's handle might be limited compared to high end primaries but he is still very creative on ball, check out how he edits his cadence twice in two dribbles. Not in service of anything here but generally allows him to be specific with where he can go
November 17, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Egor Demin's handle might be limited compared to high end primaries but he is still very creative on ball, check out how he edits his cadence twice in two dribbles. Not in service of anything here but generally allows him to be specific with where he can go
This level of shotblocking and offensive rebounding is very rare. His wingspan, hands, mobility and nose for the ball make him an NBA player imo
November 16, 2024 at 3:21 PM
This level of shotblocking and offensive rebounding is very rare. His wingspan, hands, mobility and nose for the ball make him an NBA player imo
JoJo Tugler closeout block. So far, Houston has a *75* defensive rating when he's on the court compared to a still good 94 when off
November 16, 2024 at 3:02 PM
JoJo Tugler closeout block. So far, Houston has a *75* defensive rating when he's on the court compared to a still good 94 when off
More Fland taking contact. Does not deserve to be in the convo of small, high usage guards who are significant defensive liabilities. Just needs to work on the screen nav
November 16, 2024 at 2:40 PM
More Fland taking contact. Does not deserve to be in the convo of small, high usage guards who are significant defensive liabilities. Just needs to work on the screen nav