Ngijol Songolo
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Full analysis of NBA Draft prospect, Khaman Maluach. Check it out below for:
🧱Never-seen training footage of teenage Khaman
🎯Deep dive on shooting outcomes
🎥Clipped film
📊Contextualized stats
🔎Intel
🏀Role projection
🧱Never-seen training footage of teenage Khaman
🎯Deep dive on shooting outcomes
🎥Clipped film
📊Contextualized stats
🔎Intel
🏀Role projection
June 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Full analysis of NBA Draft prospect, Khaman Maluach. Check it out below for:
🧱Never-seen training footage of teenage Khaman
🎯Deep dive on shooting outcomes
🎥Clipped film
📊Contextualized stats
🔎Intel
🏀Role projection
🧱Never-seen training footage of teenage Khaman
🎯Deep dive on shooting outcomes
🎥Clipped film
📊Contextualized stats
🔎Intel
🏀Role projection
Otega Oweh looked adaptable at the combine, easing into his role there and making plays for himself and others on both sides of the ball.
May 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Otega Oweh looked adaptable at the combine, easing into his role there and making plays for himself and others on both sides of the ball.
High major recruit Mouhamed Camara has a chance to produce for South Africa’s BAL team, MBB.
As NBA Academy Africa’s focal point and the oldest BAL Elevate player on a modest roster, look for him to get real minutes over the next week.
As NBA Academy Africa’s focal point and the oldest BAL Elevate player on a modest roster, look for him to get real minutes over the next week.
May 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
High major recruit Mouhamed Camara has a chance to produce for South Africa’s BAL team, MBB.
As NBA Academy Africa’s focal point and the oldest BAL Elevate player on a modest roster, look for him to get real minutes over the next week.
As NBA Academy Africa’s focal point and the oldest BAL Elevate player on a modest roster, look for him to get real minutes over the next week.
UNC-Greensboro commit Assane Mandian will make another appearance with a BAL contender in Rwanda’s APR starting this weekend.
Tough to project his minutes given APR’s ambitious plan but his length and ball skills on the wing are intriguing assets.
Tough to project his minutes given APR’s ambitious plan but his length and ball skills on the wing are intriguing assets.
May 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
UNC-Greensboro commit Assane Mandian will make another appearance with a BAL contender in Rwanda’s APR starting this weekend.
Tough to project his minutes given APR’s ambitious plan but his length and ball skills on the wing are intriguing assets.
Tough to project his minutes given APR’s ambitious plan but his length and ball skills on the wing are intriguing assets.
Pre-lottery, 60-player big board. I may do an actual mock later on but these are what I would do at each selection. All thoughts are welcome.
#NBADraft
#NBADraft
May 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Pre-lottery, 60-player big board. I may do an actual mock later on but these are what I would do at each selection. All thoughts are welcome.
#NBADraft
#NBADraft
Game-tying FTs, game-winning tip-in, and instant overall impact for Lewis Uvwo in his first game with extended minutes in the Basketball Africa League.
The 17 year old put up 14 PTS, 12 REB, 2 BLK, 2 STL yesterday to help Kriol Star to potentially qualify for the BAL playoffs.
The 17 year old put up 14 PTS, 12 REB, 2 BLK, 2 STL yesterday to help Kriol Star to potentially qualify for the BAL playoffs.
May 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Game-tying FTs, game-winning tip-in, and instant overall impact for Lewis Uvwo in his first game with extended minutes in the Basketball Africa League.
The 17 year old put up 14 PTS, 12 REB, 2 BLK, 2 STL yesterday to help Kriol Star to potentially qualify for the BAL playoffs.
The 17 year old put up 14 PTS, 12 REB, 2 BLK, 2 STL yesterday to help Kriol Star to potentially qualify for the BAL playoffs.
Promising Nigerian forward Lewis Uvwo makes his pro debut tomorrow with Kriol Star as a member of the BAL Elevate program.
Great physical qualities with a 7’6” wingspan and huge hands, but his coordination and instincts after picking up the ball late make him interesting.
Great physical qualities with a 7’6” wingspan and huge hands, but his coordination and instincts after picking up the ball late make him interesting.
April 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Promising Nigerian forward Lewis Uvwo makes his pro debut tomorrow with Kriol Star as a member of the BAL Elevate program.
Great physical qualities with a 7’6” wingspan and huge hands, but his coordination and instincts after picking up the ball late make him interesting.
Great physical qualities with a 7’6” wingspan and huge hands, but his coordination and instincts after picking up the ball late make him interesting.
Modou Fall Thiam makes his 1st BAL appearance tomorrow since breaking out as a 16 year old 2 seasons ago. Joins his home country’s team ASC Ville de Dakar.
His game has matured with improved shooting consistency, on-ball playmaking and overall leadership.
His game has matured with improved shooting consistency, on-ball playmaking and overall leadership.
April 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Modou Fall Thiam makes his 1st BAL appearance tomorrow since breaking out as a 16 year old 2 seasons ago. Joins his home country’s team ASC Ville de Dakar.
His game has matured with improved shooting consistency, on-ball playmaking and overall leadership.
His game has matured with improved shooting consistency, on-ball playmaking and overall leadership.
Ousmane N’Diaye (2004) was huge for Senegal in their undefeated window at #AfroBasket qualifiers.
Amid a solid season at Baskonia, he showed his shooting touch, mobility and ability to attack close outs on the wing.
He should be firmly back on NBA radars this cycle.
Amid a solid season at Baskonia, he showed his shooting touch, mobility and ability to attack close outs on the wing.
He should be firmly back on NBA radars this cycle.
February 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Ousmane N’Diaye (2004) was huge for Senegal in their undefeated window at #AfroBasket qualifiers.
Amid a solid season at Baskonia, he showed his shooting touch, mobility and ability to attack close outs on the wing.
He should be firmly back on NBA radars this cycle.
Amid a solid season at Baskonia, he showed his shooting touch, mobility and ability to attack close outs on the wing.
He should be firmly back on NBA radars this cycle.
Mathias M’Madi (2005) showed his on-ball creativity and shotmaking, driving Madagascar to qualify for AfroBasket 2025.
He put pressure on the rim and was a threat pulling up from mid and long range. He also made plays for others in transition and the PnR.
He put pressure on the rim and was a threat pulling up from mid and long range. He also made plays for others in transition and the PnR.
February 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Mathias M’Madi (2005) showed his on-ball creativity and shotmaking, driving Madagascar to qualify for AfroBasket 2025.
He put pressure on the rim and was a threat pulling up from mid and long range. He also made plays for others in transition and the PnR.
He put pressure on the rim and was a threat pulling up from mid and long range. He also made plays for others in transition and the PnR.
6’10” 19-year-old Daniel Akoue is developing nicely into an aggressive and versatile two-way option.
For Gabon’s senior national team, he read the game well on both sides of the ball and showed good spot up shooting and passing instincts in his first AfroBasket qualifier game.
For Gabon’s senior national team, he read the game well on both sides of the ball and showed good spot up shooting and passing instincts in his first AfroBasket qualifier game.
February 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
6’10” 19-year-old Daniel Akoue is developing nicely into an aggressive and versatile two-way option.
For Gabon’s senior national team, he read the game well on both sides of the ball and showed good spot up shooting and passing instincts in his first AfroBasket qualifier game.
For Gabon’s senior national team, he read the game well on both sides of the ball and showed good spot up shooting and passing instincts in his first AfroBasket qualifier game.
Cameroon put out its preliminary selections for the U19 World Cup, including a few high-level prospects:
Thomas Bassong (OTE/Jelly Fam)
Amadou Seini (Varese Academy)
Andrew Hilman (Archbishop Riordan)
Malcolm Maboula (Portsmouth Abbey)
Jordy Ndjomo Ndjomo (Get Better Academy)
Thomas Bassong (OTE/Jelly Fam)
Amadou Seini (Varese Academy)
Andrew Hilman (Archbishop Riordan)
Malcolm Maboula (Portsmouth Abbey)
Jordy Ndjomo Ndjomo (Get Better Academy)
February 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Cameroon put out its preliminary selections for the U19 World Cup, including a few high-level prospects:
Thomas Bassong (OTE/Jelly Fam)
Amadou Seini (Varese Academy)
Andrew Hilman (Archbishop Riordan)
Malcolm Maboula (Portsmouth Abbey)
Jordy Ndjomo Ndjomo (Get Better Academy)
Thomas Bassong (OTE/Jelly Fam)
Amadou Seini (Varese Academy)
Andrew Hilman (Archbishop Riordan)
Malcolm Maboula (Portsmouth Abbey)
Jordy Ndjomo Ndjomo (Get Better Academy)
Though he was largely inefficient throughout ANGE Ulm, El Hadji Deme’s positive flashes were very encouraging.
At 6’11”, he showed promise with fundamentals and movement while also giving hints of developing touch.
At 6’11”, he showed promise with fundamentals and movement while also giving hints of developing touch.
February 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Though he was largely inefficient throughout ANGE Ulm, El Hadji Deme’s positive flashes were very encouraging.
At 6’11”, he showed promise with fundamentals and movement while also giving hints of developing touch.
At 6’11”, he showed promise with fundamentals and movement while also giving hints of developing touch.
Recently selected to play at BWB Global, Endurance Aiyamenkhue showed improved strength, flexibility and approach at ANGE Ulm.
The competition’s rebound leader played with a hunger that transformed his game completely and landed him on the all-tournament team.
#BWBGlobal
The competition’s rebound leader played with a hunger that transformed his game completely and landed him on the all-tournament team.
#BWBGlobal
February 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Recently selected to play at BWB Global, Endurance Aiyamenkhue showed improved strength, flexibility and approach at ANGE Ulm.
The competition’s rebound leader played with a hunger that transformed his game completely and landed him on the all-tournament team.
#BWBGlobal
The competition’s rebound leader played with a hunger that transformed his game completely and landed him on the all-tournament team.
#BWBGlobal
Anthem Prep lands another U18 AfroBasket top performer, Isaac Ezekiel. The high-flying wing was Nigeria’s leading scorer thanks to potent drives, aggressive transition attacks and timely shot making.
He averaged 17.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.5 APG + 4 stocks per game for the competition.
He averaged 17.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.5 APG + 4 stocks per game for the competition.
February 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Anthem Prep lands another U18 AfroBasket top performer, Isaac Ezekiel. The high-flying wing was Nigeria’s leading scorer thanks to potent drives, aggressive transition attacks and timely shot making.
He averaged 17.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.5 APG + 4 stocks per game for the competition.
He averaged 17.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.5 APG + 4 stocks per game for the competition.
Amath Diop is a name to monitor for the next few years as a 6’7” 2010 guard.
Dubai’s trigger-happy movement shooter was skilled on offense and had enough length on defense to be a threat across positions at Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Ulm.
Dubai’s trigger-happy movement shooter was skilled on offense and had enough length on defense to be a threat across positions at Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Ulm.
February 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Amath Diop is a name to monitor for the next few years as a 6’7” 2010 guard.
Dubai’s trigger-happy movement shooter was skilled on offense and had enough length on defense to be a threat across positions at Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Ulm.
Dubai’s trigger-happy movement shooter was skilled on offense and had enough length on defense to be a threat across positions at Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Ulm.
Théo Guedegbe was an intriguing playmaker for ASVEL, using his length and creativity in space to create advantages.
He used his tools to affect every area of the box score but his primary and connective passing stood out. Turned in 23 assists to 10 turnovers over four NextGen EuroLeague games.
He used his tools to affect every area of the box score but his primary and connective passing stood out. Turned in 23 assists to 10 turnovers over four NextGen EuroLeague games.
February 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Théo Guedegbe was an intriguing playmaker for ASVEL, using his length and creativity in space to create advantages.
He used his tools to affect every area of the box score but his primary and connective passing stood out. Turned in 23 assists to 10 turnovers over four NextGen EuroLeague games.
He used his tools to affect every area of the box score but his primary and connective passing stood out. Turned in 23 assists to 10 turnovers over four NextGen EuroLeague games.
Fun shot to call, as you can tell he plays full time with a professional outfit. His consistent poise in versatile shotmaking are assets that will age nicely.
February 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Fun shot to call, as you can tell he plays full time with a professional outfit. His consistent poise in versatile shotmaking are assets that will age nicely.
Adam Atamna turned in an all-time performance at Adidas NextGen EuroLeague with 43 PTS in his final game. He averaged 33 PPG on 63% 2FG, 49% 3FG, 93% FT.
Production was great but the shooting efficiency at his age is uncommon. He didn’t score less than 29 in a game and landed in the all-star five.
Production was great but the shooting efficiency at his age is uncommon. He didn’t score less than 29 in a game and landed in the all-star five.
February 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Adam Atamna turned in an all-time performance at Adidas NextGen EuroLeague with 43 PTS in his final game. He averaged 33 PPG on 63% 2FG, 49% 3FG, 93% FT.
Production was great but the shooting efficiency at his age is uncommon. He didn’t score less than 29 in a game and landed in the all-star five.
Production was great but the shooting efficiency at his age is uncommon. He didn’t score less than 29 in a game and landed in the all-star five.
The rate at which Daniel Osayi is improving at Valencia this season is worth monitoring.
In Munich, he had a better understanding of where scoring opportunities come from by running the floor and making himself available for drop offs and lobs. Also showed solid interior passing and rim protection.
In Munich, he had a better understanding of where scoring opportunities come from by running the floor and making himself available for drop offs and lobs. Also showed solid interior passing and rim protection.
January 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The rate at which Daniel Osayi is improving at Valencia this season is worth monitoring.
In Munich, he had a better understanding of where scoring opportunities come from by running the floor and making himself available for drop offs and lobs. Also showed solid interior passing and rim protection.
In Munich, he had a better understanding of where scoring opportunities come from by running the floor and making himself available for drop offs and lobs. Also showed solid interior passing and rim protection.
Intrigued by Dorian Rinaldo Komlan🇫🇷🇹🇬 who stood out for a balanced NGT Munich with his length, ball skills and fluidity.
6’9” and just turned 17, he averaged 10 PPG, 3 RPG in 16 MPG at ANGT and plays for Limoges Espoirs in France, averaging 9.3 PPG in 16.7 MPG there.
6’9” and just turned 17, he averaged 10 PPG, 3 RPG in 16 MPG at ANGT and plays for Limoges Espoirs in France, averaging 9.3 PPG in 16.7 MPG there.
January 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Intrigued by Dorian Rinaldo Komlan🇫🇷🇹🇬 who stood out for a balanced NGT Munich with his length, ball skills and fluidity.
6’9” and just turned 17, he averaged 10 PPG, 3 RPG in 16 MPG at ANGT and plays for Limoges Espoirs in France, averaging 9.3 PPG in 16.7 MPG there.
6’9” and just turned 17, he averaged 10 PPG, 3 RPG in 16 MPG at ANGT and plays for Limoges Espoirs in France, averaging 9.3 PPG in 16.7 MPG there.
Théo Chaney came back from injury and played his first club game since breaking out in U18 AfroBasket this fall.
Knocked off his rust and showed playmaking creativity and flashes of downhill craft.
20 PTS, 2 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK on 83% 2PT and 83% FT. No assists but had quite a few potential assists.
Knocked off his rust and showed playmaking creativity and flashes of downhill craft.
20 PTS, 2 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK on 83% 2PT and 83% FT. No assists but had quite a few potential assists.
January 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Théo Chaney came back from injury and played his first club game since breaking out in U18 AfroBasket this fall.
Knocked off his rust and showed playmaking creativity and flashes of downhill craft.
20 PTS, 2 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK on 83% 2PT and 83% FT. No assists but had quite a few potential assists.
Knocked off his rust and showed playmaking creativity and flashes of downhill craft.
20 PTS, 2 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK on 83% 2PT and 83% FT. No assists but had quite a few potential assists.
These are the 6 freshmen with an assist rate of at least 25% and an offensive rating of at least 115. Pretty good company.
January 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
These are the 6 freshmen with an assist rate of at least 25% and an offensive rating of at least 115. Pretty good company.
Isaiah Mbeng🇨🇲 is top 2 in assist rate (29.8%) and top 3 in offensive rating (118.2) among NCAA freshmen.
Among that group, he’s also 2nd in eFG at 58.2%.
The William & Mary PG has been a steady source of offense in a limited role.
Among that group, he’s also 2nd in eFG at 58.2%.
The William & Mary PG has been a steady source of offense in a limited role.
January 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Isaiah Mbeng🇨🇲 is top 2 in assist rate (29.8%) and top 3 in offensive rating (118.2) among NCAA freshmen.
Among that group, he’s also 2nd in eFG at 58.2%.
The William & Mary PG has been a steady source of offense in a limited role.
Among that group, he’s also 2nd in eFG at 58.2%.
The William & Mary PG has been a steady source of offense in a limited role.
Younes Boukichou🇲🇦 showed interesting flashes in limited minutes for Morocco in his senior national team debut.
The 20-year old lead guard has a good feel for the game, making sound decisions out of the PnR. Reacts well based on 2nd defenders and uses his plus length to find passing angles.
The 20-year old lead guard has a good feel for the game, making sound decisions out of the PnR. Reacts well based on 2nd defenders and uses his plus length to find passing angles.
January 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Younes Boukichou🇲🇦 showed interesting flashes in limited minutes for Morocco in his senior national team debut.
The 20-year old lead guard has a good feel for the game, making sound decisions out of the PnR. Reacts well based on 2nd defenders and uses his plus length to find passing angles.
The 20-year old lead guard has a good feel for the game, making sound decisions out of the PnR. Reacts well based on 2nd defenders and uses his plus length to find passing angles.