Analysis | Brandon Manuel | March 25, 2026 

 

 Player analysis is hard. We all know it’s true. It’s the reason why two people can watch the same player, possession or stat-line and walk away with two vastly different conclusions on whether they’re actually good or not. If this issue were yet anoth … Read more

   

Analysis | Ryan Kaminski | March 17, 2026 

 

Cover image by Emiliano Naiaretti. Stanford Freshman Guard blends incredible skill, speed, and feel for the game Feb 28, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) during the first half against the Southern Methodist Univ … Read more

   

Analysis | Joe Hulbert | March 11, 2026 

 

I am new to NBA Draft Analysis, having initially been an X’s and O’s writer. I will be writing on my process in the future, but to give a very brief breakdown, I’d describe it as an intensive film-based process that is often built on the back of a stro … Read more

   

Analysis | Michael Neff | December 24, 2025 

 

Evaluating NBA Draft prospects is hard. Which archetypes should you prioritize? What physical traits should you look for? Can you reasonably project a prospect to score well? Will they shoot? Does it actually matter if the prospect shoots? Can they dri … Read more

   

Analysis | Michael Neff | November 30, 2025 

 

Initially, this article was going to be about UNC forward Caleb Wilson. As the college season began and top freshmen prospects were getting adjusted to the college game, I had a scorching hot take to share. I was impressed enough with Wilson to place h … Read more

   

Analysis | Lukas Spinnler | November 25, 2025 

 

From the introduction of the shot clock in 1954 to the modern pace-and-space era, the NBA has undergone a dramatic evolution in play style, aesthetics, and roster construction. Yet while the optics of the game have changed, its protagonists have not. B … Read more

   

Analysis | Matt | November 13, 2025 

 

For this series, I will be interviewing a variety of thoughtful draft analysts, both from the Swish Theory team and otherwise. Each guest will make a claim regarding the 2026 NBA draft, which I will then challenge in a written back-and-forth exchange. … Read more

   

Analysis | Charlie Cummings | October 21, 2025 

 

(Header image by Emiliano Naiaretti) Few sports have as much obsession over prospects as the NBA. Potential is king in the league, and collecting potential leads to success when done correctly. But you hardly ever see comprehensive rankings that reflec … Read more

   

Analysis | Ahmed Jama | October 14, 2025 

 

Standing 6’1 and listed 188 pounds (per Tennessee athletics website), senior guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie was one of the most sought-after transfers in the country, ranked as the 12th overall portal commit by 247 Sports. Despite Gillespie’s plaudits and his … Read more

   

Amateur Basketball | Ryan Kaminski | July 30, 2025 

 

Little known fact: there are gyms full of future professional basketball players that NBA GMs and Front Offices Execs are not permitted to enter due to league rules, including games played at the high school level. That’s where Swish Theory’s in-person … Read more