Camarade Sapphire 🏳️⚧️☭
@sapphire-chachou.bsky.social
Autistic communist queer who talks about basketball prospects
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Money Williams is a lotto pick and he proves why :
19-7-5 at 56.5% TS% against Stanford (ACC)
30-2-8 at 57% TS% against UNLV
31-4-6 at 74.3% TS% against Cal Poly
22-5-7 at 88.5% TS% against Texas A&M (SEC)
After a really difficult year, he plays like a star on this season starting
19-7-5 at 56.5% TS% against Stanford (ACC)
30-2-8 at 57% TS% against UNLV
31-4-6 at 74.3% TS% against Cal Poly
22-5-7 at 88.5% TS% against Texas A&M (SEC)
After a really difficult year, he plays like a star on this season starting
November 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Money Williams is a lotto pick and he proves why :
19-7-5 at 56.5% TS% against Stanford (ACC)
30-2-8 at 57% TS% against UNLV
31-4-6 at 74.3% TS% against Cal Poly
22-5-7 at 88.5% TS% against Texas A&M (SEC)
After a really difficult year, he plays like a star on this season starting
19-7-5 at 56.5% TS% against Stanford (ACC)
30-2-8 at 57% TS% against UNLV
31-4-6 at 74.3% TS% against Cal Poly
22-5-7 at 88.5% TS% against Texas A&M (SEC)
After a really difficult year, he plays like a star on this season starting
I LOVE a lot of bigs in this draft : Hannes Steinbach (Washington), Alexandros Samodurov (Panathinaikos), Amael L'Etang (Dayton), Moustapha Thiam (Cincinnati), Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan), David Mirkovic (Illinois), Zuby Ejiofor (St John's), Gabe Dynes (USC) etc
I'm really excited to follow them
I'm really excited to follow them
October 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I LOVE a lot of bigs in this draft : Hannes Steinbach (Washington), Alexandros Samodurov (Panathinaikos), Amael L'Etang (Dayton), Moustapha Thiam (Cincinnati), Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan), David Mirkovic (Illinois), Zuby Ejiofor (St John's), Gabe Dynes (USC) etc
I'm really excited to follow them
I'm really excited to follow them
Offensively, Dash has good passing instincts. He can make many fakes to make his choices impossible to predict. He has a good feeling on the court to find his roll man after the pick.
September 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Offensively, Dash has good passing instincts. He can make many fakes to make his choices impossible to predict. He has a good feeling on the court to find his roll man after the pick.
One of the biggest issue with Daniels' skillset is the shooting. His shooting motion is so bad, his support is poor and the motion of the arms is made in 2-times, which is bad. He has to work on this to be an efficient basketball player this year
September 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
One of the biggest issue with Daniels' skillset is the shooting. His shooting motion is so bad, his support is poor and the motion of the arms is made in 2-times, which is bad. He has to work on this to be an efficient basketball player this year
He's fluid with the ball and can drive well on open-court. Even if he shows many times that he lacks of touch when he tries to score, Dash can be a good scorer as offensive cutter
September 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
He's fluid with the ball and can drive well on open-court. Even if he shows many times that he lacks of touch when he tries to score, Dash can be a good scorer as offensive cutter
One of the greatest part of the game from Dash was his hustle to grab rebounds. He uses his body well to disturb others big men from Tasmania. He has a great energy on the court and tries during each action
September 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
One of the greatest part of the game from Dash was his hustle to grab rebounds. He uses his body well to disturb others big men from Tasmania. He has a great energy on the court and tries during each action
Some takes on Dash Daniels' first game of the 2025-2026 NBL Season -
September 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Some takes on Dash Daniels' first game of the 2025-2026 NBL Season -
Melbourne has a Next Stars as Dash Daniels. He shows why he's good but also why he's a limited player. The brother of Dyson can defend many players, creates offensive transition and makes good passes. However, Dash has also many defects like a lack of ball touching or ability to create separation
August 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Melbourne has a Next Stars as Dash Daniels. He shows why he's good but also why he's a limited player. The brother of Dyson can defend many players, creates offensive transition and makes good passes. However, Dash has also many defects like a lack of ball touching or ability to create separation
But Noa has an issue. The roster of Wildcats has structural problem because Noa needs some playmaker to use his verticality under the rim and play the PnR or send lob passes. But with Henshall, Pepper and others, Perth has not player like this except maybe Dontae Russo-Nance, a 20 year old kid
August 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
But Noa has an issue. The roster of Wildcats has structural problem because Noa needs some playmaker to use his verticality under the rim and play the PnR or send lob passes. But with Henshall, Pepper and others, Perth has not player like this except maybe Dontae Russo-Nance, a 20 year old kid
However, he shots at 1/6 from 3s and it's like the ending of his last season when he struggled with efficiency. He has to work on because Perth needs Ben Henshall good from 3s
Noa Kouakou-Heugue is the other one great prospect from Perth and he shows some athleticism and passing instinct
Noa Kouakou-Heugue is the other one great prospect from Perth and he shows some athleticism and passing instinct
August 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
However, he shots at 1/6 from 3s and it's like the ending of his last season when he struggled with efficiency. He has to work on because Perth needs Ben Henshall good from 3s
Noa Kouakou-Heugue is the other one great prospect from Perth and he shows some athleticism and passing instinct
Noa Kouakou-Heugue is the other one great prospect from Perth and he shows some athleticism and passing instinct
First Game of NBL Blitz and I have some thoughts to share :
- With the departure of Bryce Cotton, Ben Henshall becomes the leader of Perth and he plays like this. His first Half-time was so good and even if he struggled to be efficient during the second, he made a really good game
- With the departure of Bryce Cotton, Ben Henshall becomes the leader of Perth and he plays like this. His first Half-time was so good and even if he struggled to be efficient during the second, he made a really good game
August 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
First Game of NBL Blitz and I have some thoughts to share :
- With the departure of Bryce Cotton, Ben Henshall becomes the leader of Perth and he plays like this. His first Half-time was so good and even if he struggled to be efficient during the second, he made a really good game
- With the departure of Bryce Cotton, Ben Henshall becomes the leader of Perth and he plays like this. His first Half-time was so good and even if he struggled to be efficient during the second, he made a really good game
The last one for the FIBA EuroBasket
FINLAND : Miikka Muurinen & Miro Little
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA : Tarik Hrelja
GEORGIA : Giorgi Ochkhikidze
GREECE : Alexandros Samodurov
SPAIN : Sergio de Larrea & Mario Saint-Supery
SLOVENIA : Mark Padjen
FINLAND : Miikka Muurinen & Miro Little
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA : Tarik Hrelja
GEORGIA : Giorgi Ochkhikidze
GREECE : Alexandros Samodurov
SPAIN : Sergio de Larrea & Mario Saint-Supery
SLOVENIA : Mark Padjen
August 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The last one for the FIBA EuroBasket
FINLAND : Miikka Muurinen & Miro Little
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA : Tarik Hrelja
GEORGIA : Giorgi Ochkhikidze
GREECE : Alexandros Samodurov
SPAIN : Sergio de Larrea & Mario Saint-Supery
SLOVENIA : Mark Padjen
FINLAND : Miikka Muurinen & Miro Little
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA : Tarik Hrelja
GEORGIA : Giorgi Ochkhikidze
GREECE : Alexandros Samodurov
SPAIN : Sergio de Larrea & Mario Saint-Supery
SLOVENIA : Mark Padjen
Same thing but for FIBA AmeriCup
ARGENTINA : Dylan Bordon, Juan Bocca & Santiago Trouet
BAHAMAS : Joshua Dames
BRAZIL : Reynan dos Santos
COLOMBIA : Jerson Caicedo
NICARAGUA : Deo Downs, Joost West, Kaleb Myers & David Watson
PANAMA : Joshua Lemon & Anthony Hall
VENEZUELA : Enrique Medina
ARGENTINA : Dylan Bordon, Juan Bocca & Santiago Trouet
BAHAMAS : Joshua Dames
BRAZIL : Reynan dos Santos
COLOMBIA : Jerson Caicedo
NICARAGUA : Deo Downs, Joost West, Kaleb Myers & David Watson
PANAMA : Joshua Lemon & Anthony Hall
VENEZUELA : Enrique Medina
August 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Same thing but for FIBA AmeriCup
ARGENTINA : Dylan Bordon, Juan Bocca & Santiago Trouet
BAHAMAS : Joshua Dames
BRAZIL : Reynan dos Santos
COLOMBIA : Jerson Caicedo
NICARAGUA : Deo Downs, Joost West, Kaleb Myers & David Watson
PANAMA : Joshua Lemon & Anthony Hall
VENEZUELA : Enrique Medina
ARGENTINA : Dylan Bordon, Juan Bocca & Santiago Trouet
BAHAMAS : Joshua Dames
BRAZIL : Reynan dos Santos
COLOMBIA : Jerson Caicedo
NICARAGUA : Deo Downs, Joost West, Kaleb Myers & David Watson
PANAMA : Joshua Lemon & Anthony Hall
VENEZUELA : Enrique Medina
Yesterday, Mohammad Amini makes a great game to send his team to semi-finals.
30 points
11 rebounds
3 assists
1 block
10/19 FG
2/5 3PTS
8/12 FT
The forward from Nancy is a really good player for Iran for many years and he could be a good NBA prospect for 2026 NBA Draft
30 points
11 rebounds
3 assists
1 block
10/19 FG
2/5 3PTS
8/12 FT
The forward from Nancy is a really good player for Iran for many years and he could be a good NBA prospect for 2026 NBA Draft
August 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Yesterday, Mohammad Amini makes a great game to send his team to semi-finals.
30 points
11 rebounds
3 assists
1 block
10/19 FG
2/5 3PTS
8/12 FT
The forward from Nancy is a really good player for Iran for many years and he could be a good NBA prospect for 2026 NBA Draft
30 points
11 rebounds
3 assists
1 block
10/19 FG
2/5 3PTS
8/12 FT
The forward from Nancy is a really good player for Iran for many years and he could be a good NBA prospect for 2026 NBA Draft
Junjie Wang makes a really good game against South Korea during the quarter-finals :
21 points
7 rebounds
9/14 FG
3/4 3PTS
Junjie Wang has some good games during the AsiaCup before an important season with USF
21 points
7 rebounds
9/14 FG
3/4 3PTS
Junjie Wang has some good games during the AsiaCup before an important season with USF
August 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Junjie Wang makes a really good game against South Korea during the quarter-finals :
21 points
7 rebounds
9/14 FG
3/4 3PTS
Junjie Wang has some good games during the AsiaCup before an important season with USF
21 points
7 rebounds
9/14 FG
3/4 3PTS
Junjie Wang has some good games during the AsiaCup before an important season with USF
HM : Maliq Brown (Duke), Darren Harris (Duke), Jarin Stevenson (UNC), Terrance Arceneaux (NC State), Omaha Biliew (Wake Forest), Marcus Allen (Miami), Amani Hansberry (Virginia Tech), Nojus Indrusaitis (Pitt), Luke Fennell (Syracuse), Sir Mohammed (Notre Dame), Sam Walters (SMU)
August 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
HM : Maliq Brown (Duke), Darren Harris (Duke), Jarin Stevenson (UNC), Terrance Arceneaux (NC State), Omaha Biliew (Wake Forest), Marcus Allen (Miami), Amani Hansberry (Virginia Tech), Nojus Indrusaitis (Pitt), Luke Fennell (Syracuse), Sir Mohammed (Notre Dame), Sam Walters (SMU)
20- Darrion Williams (NC State)
I'm not a Darrion Williams-truster so he can be higher in this ladder. However, he has a good mix of defensive versatility and playmaking ability to be an interesting role player. If he's going to do an All-American season, he has a shot to be a 1st-Rounder
I'm not a Darrion Williams-truster so he can be higher in this ladder. However, he has a good mix of defensive versatility and playmaking ability to be an interesting role player. If he's going to do an All-American season, he has a shot to be a 1st-Rounder
August 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
20- Darrion Williams (NC State)
I'm not a Darrion Williams-truster so he can be higher in this ladder. However, he has a good mix of defensive versatility and playmaking ability to be an interesting role player. If he's going to do an All-American season, he has a shot to be a 1st-Rounder
I'm not a Darrion Williams-truster so he can be higher in this ladder. However, he has a good mix of defensive versatility and playmaking ability to be an interesting role player. If he's going to do an All-American season, he has a shot to be a 1st-Rounder
19- Baye Ndongo (Georgia Tech)
I think Baye Ndongo is so underrated after 2 seasons with GTech. The senegalese big man is a really good leader for Yellow Jackets with a good defense, a defensive impact and a good ability to score some points. To be higher, he has to improve his shooting and passing
I think Baye Ndongo is so underrated after 2 seasons with GTech. The senegalese big man is a really good leader for Yellow Jackets with a good defense, a defensive impact and a good ability to score some points. To be higher, he has to improve his shooting and passing
August 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
19- Baye Ndongo (Georgia Tech)
I think Baye Ndongo is so underrated after 2 seasons with GTech. The senegalese big man is a really good leader for Yellow Jackets with a good defense, a defensive impact and a good ability to score some points. To be higher, he has to improve his shooting and passing
I think Baye Ndongo is so underrated after 2 seasons with GTech. The senegalese big man is a really good leader for Yellow Jackets with a good defense, a defensive impact and a good ability to score some points. To be higher, he has to improve his shooting and passing
18- Ryan Conwell (Louisville)
Ryan Conwell is a really good sniper who makes 3 different teams in 3 years. He has a potential to become an efficient role player in NBA. However, he has to keep some minutes and not be exceeded by Wooley and/or Isaac McKneely
Ryan Conwell is a really good sniper who makes 3 different teams in 3 years. He has a potential to become an efficient role player in NBA. However, he has to keep some minutes and not be exceeded by Wooley and/or Isaac McKneely
August 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
18- Ryan Conwell (Louisville)
Ryan Conwell is a really good sniper who makes 3 different teams in 3 years. He has a potential to become an efficient role player in NBA. However, he has to keep some minutes and not be exceeded by Wooley and/or Isaac McKneely
Ryan Conwell is a really good sniper who makes 3 different teams in 3 years. He has a potential to become an efficient role player in NBA. However, he has to keep some minutes and not be exceeded by Wooley and/or Isaac McKneely
17- Matt Able (NC State)
Like Paul McNeil last season, Matt Able is a good freshman with some scoring skills to be efficient from day one. However, with the arrival of Terrance Arceneaux and the good season-ending of Paul McNeil, Matt Able could be in the same situation than McNeil last year
Like Paul McNeil last season, Matt Able is a good freshman with some scoring skills to be efficient from day one. However, with the arrival of Terrance Arceneaux and the good season-ending of Paul McNeil, Matt Able could be in the same situation than McNeil last year
August 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
17- Matt Able (NC State)
Like Paul McNeil last season, Matt Able is a good freshman with some scoring skills to be efficient from day one. However, with the arrival of Terrance Arceneaux and the good season-ending of Paul McNeil, Matt Able could be in the same situation than McNeil last year
Like Paul McNeil last season, Matt Able is a good freshman with some scoring skills to be efficient from day one. However, with the arrival of Terrance Arceneaux and the good season-ending of Paul McNeil, Matt Able could be in the same situation than McNeil last year
16- Adrian Wooley (Louisville)
Adrian Wooley was a really good surprise as freshman. With Kennesaw State, he did a great offensive season with a good shooting, an ability to draw fouls and an efficient passing in a bad offensive system. He has to confirm his skillset in a HM conference
Adrian Wooley was a really good surprise as freshman. With Kennesaw State, he did a great offensive season with a good shooting, an ability to draw fouls and an efficient passing in a bad offensive system. He has to confirm his skillset in a HM conference
August 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
16- Adrian Wooley (Louisville)
Adrian Wooley was a really good surprise as freshman. With Kennesaw State, he did a great offensive season with a good shooting, an ability to draw fouls and an efficient passing in a bad offensive system. He has to confirm his skillset in a HM conference
Adrian Wooley was a really good surprise as freshman. With Kennesaw State, he did a great offensive season with a good shooting, an ability to draw fouls and an efficient passing in a bad offensive system. He has to confirm his skillset in a HM conference
15- Jaden Toombs (SMU)
Jaden is often mentionned has the favorite candidate for surprising freshman in 2026 NBA Draft. He has a good length, some athleticism to dominate under the rime and an efficient skillset, in particular in passing. To be drafted, he has to not be hide by Samet Yigitoglou
Jaden is often mentionned has the favorite candidate for surprising freshman in 2026 NBA Draft. He has a good length, some athleticism to dominate under the rime and an efficient skillset, in particular in passing. To be drafted, he has to not be hide by Samet Yigitoglou
August 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
15- Jaden Toombs (SMU)
Jaden is often mentionned has the favorite candidate for surprising freshman in 2026 NBA Draft. He has a good length, some athleticism to dominate under the rime and an efficient skillset, in particular in passing. To be drafted, he has to not be hide by Samet Yigitoglou
Jaden is often mentionned has the favorite candidate for surprising freshman in 2026 NBA Draft. He has a good length, some athleticism to dominate under the rime and an efficient skillset, in particular in passing. To be drafted, he has to not be hide by Samet Yigitoglou
14- Nikolas Khamenia (Duke)
I can't have Khamenia higher in this ladder because the Blue Devils have a stacked team with freshmen and sophomores. However, he has a good skillset with shooting but he can also make winning plays. I think he's going to be a serious candidate for 27 draft more than 26
I can't have Khamenia higher in this ladder because the Blue Devils have a stacked team with freshmen and sophomores. However, he has a good skillset with shooting but he can also make winning plays. I think he's going to be a serious candidate for 27 draft more than 26
August 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
14- Nikolas Khamenia (Duke)
I can't have Khamenia higher in this ladder because the Blue Devils have a stacked team with freshmen and sophomores. However, he has a good skillset with shooting but he can also make winning plays. I think he's going to be a serious candidate for 27 draft more than 26
I can't have Khamenia higher in this ladder because the Blue Devils have a stacked team with freshmen and sophomores. However, he has a good skillset with shooting but he can also make winning plays. I think he's going to be a serious candidate for 27 draft more than 26
13- Paul McNeil (NC State)
Paul McNeil is a great scorer and it's why a lot of people thought he was a good candidate for being drafted after freshman year. However, McNeil had not some minutes. The arrival of Will Wade can helped McNeil to duplicate some games like his game against Wake Forest
Paul McNeil is a great scorer and it's why a lot of people thought he was a good candidate for being drafted after freshman year. However, McNeil had not some minutes. The arrival of Will Wade can helped McNeil to duplicate some games like his game against Wake Forest
August 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
13- Paul McNeil (NC State)
Paul McNeil is a great scorer and it's why a lot of people thought he was a good candidate for being drafted after freshman year. However, McNeil had not some minutes. The arrival of Will Wade can helped McNeil to duplicate some games like his game against Wake Forest
Paul McNeil is a great scorer and it's why a lot of people thought he was a good candidate for being drafted after freshman year. However, McNeil had not some minutes. The arrival of Will Wade can helped McNeil to duplicate some games like his game against Wake Forest
12- Henri Veesaar (UNC)
UNC added Wilson and Veesaar to have a good bigs duo. If Wilson is the number one prospect from UNC, I think Veesaar has a shot to be drafted next year. He has shooting skills, a good height, an impact on offensive rebound, an efficient touch under the rim and some passing.
UNC added Wilson and Veesaar to have a good bigs duo. If Wilson is the number one prospect from UNC, I think Veesaar has a shot to be drafted next year. He has shooting skills, a good height, an impact on offensive rebound, an efficient touch under the rim and some passing.
August 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
12- Henri Veesaar (UNC)
UNC added Wilson and Veesaar to have a good bigs duo. If Wilson is the number one prospect from UNC, I think Veesaar has a shot to be drafted next year. He has shooting skills, a good height, an impact on offensive rebound, an efficient touch under the rim and some passing.
UNC added Wilson and Veesaar to have a good bigs duo. If Wilson is the number one prospect from UNC, I think Veesaar has a shot to be drafted next year. He has shooting skills, a good height, an impact on offensive rebound, an efficient touch under the rim and some passing.