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Ep 18: It’s Brandon Miller Time

David Sajdak — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:46:57 +0000

David and Tyler are back to dive into the game of Alabama freshman and widely projected Top 5 pick Brandon Miller. How has Miller improved throughout the year, and what does it mean for his overall projection? Miller was one of the most dominant players in the country as a freshman, but that does not guarantee stardom. David and Tyler get into what needs to go right in the league, ideal landing spots, and more. Tune in.

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Ep 17: Leonard Miller, Ready for Liftoff

David Sajdak — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:25:07 +0000

David and Tyler are back to discuss one of the most intriguing prospects of the 2023 NBA draft in G-League Ignite Forward Leonard Miller. Why is a 19-year-old dominating the G-League receiving so little buzz? What is his pathway to star upside, and what role does he play as a rookie? 6’10 teenagers with shooting touch and ball skills don’t grow on trees, but determining what that means on an NBA court takes some imagination.

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Ep 16: GG Jackson and Structured Growth

David Sajdak — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:47:51 +0000

David and Tyler are back to discuss the youngest player in this upcoming draft class, South Carolina forward GG Jackson. They cover his alluring upside as a shotmaker, craft as a driver and the kind of developmental structure needed to maximize his chances of success.

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Ep 15: The Defense of Dereck Lively II

David Sajdak — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:22:12 +0000

David and Tyler wrap up the week discussing the game of yet another highly touted Duke Freshman Dereck Lively II. Just how good of a defensive big man prospect is he and how much does his offense need to improve in order to stay on an NBA floor?

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Ep 14: Kyle Filipowski and the Value of Certainty

David Sajdak — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:20:01 +0000

David and Tyler are back to break down their second highly-rated Duke Freshman of the week in Kyle Filipowski.

They begin by discussing his well-rounded game, lack of an elite skill offensively, and ease of fit at the next level. Flip’s evaluation is rooted in one question – how important is ceiling when your floor outcomes still impact winning?

The guys will be back later this week with an episode on one of the most divisive prospects in the class, stay tuned.

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Ep 13: Dissecting Dariq Whitehead

David Sajdak — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:17:35 +0000

Tyler and David are back in their first installment of the Prospect Tapes, a series of episodes focusing on a single prospect in the lead-up to the 2023 NBA Draft.

In this episode, they discuss all things Dariq Whitehead from his #1 RSCI ranking, injury-plagued season, offensive question marks, and his general divisiveness as a prospect.

The next episode will release later this week, focusing on Dariq’s Duke teammate Kyle Filipowski.

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Ep 12: Forward Thinking: Taylor Hendricks, Noah Clowney, and Kel’el Ware

David Sajdak — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:14:43 +0000

David and Tyler are back to dig into one of the most valuable archetypes in the modern NBA: the versatile 4.

They discuss Taylor Hendrick’s plug-and-play skill set and athletic upside, Noah Clowney’s intriguing production and role versatility for an 18-year-old, and Kel’el Ware’s confounding upside and difficult fit at Oregon this season. Enjoy!

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Ep 11: Upside Wings: Jett Howard, Max Lewis, and Brice Sensabaugh

David Sajdak — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:11:35 +0000

David and Tyler dig into three of the most enjoyable (offensive) prospects in the 2023 class Jett Howard, Max Lewis, and Brice Sensabaugh.

Starting with Jett, they cover his diverse offensive profile, under-discussed defensive potential, and ultimate offensive upside. In Max, they touch on his plug-and-play offensive skillset, ideal position in the NBA, and defensive projection. Finally, with Brice, they cover his overwhelming production, flashes of playmaking, and major defensive question marks.

They wrap the episode by debating each prospect’s ideal early-career developmental context before ranking them individually.

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Ep 10: Combo Crazy: Nick Smith Jr, Keyonte George, and Cason Wallace

David Sajdak — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:06:49 +0000

David and Tyler are back after a holiday hiatus with a 2023 Draft episode focusing on the combo guards of the lottery.

First, they dive into Nick Smith’s limited college sample and how his skill set translates to the NBA level before discussing Keyonte George’s spectacular shotmaking from beyond the arc and potential as an offensive engine. They wrap the episode with the overwhelming defense of Cason Wallace and his inevitable success in the NBA.

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Ep 9: Wishing on a Wing: Knicks Edition with Oscar (@Oscar_Hoops)

David Sajdak — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:02:43 +0000

David and Tyler are joined by Oscar (@Oscar_Hoops) to talk the confounding potential of RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley’s impact on winning and the uncertain future of the New York Knicks. In the second half they hit on potential draft targets for the Knicks, namely of the wing variety, in the Thompson twins, Ant Black and Jett Howard.

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