“My propositions are elucidatory in this way: he who understands me finally recognizes them as nonsensical, when he has climbed out through them, on them, over them. (He must so to speak throw away the ladder, after he has climbed up on it.) He must tr … Read more

   

 

This past April, John Calipari shocked the college basketball landscape by parting ways with Kentucky and joining the Arkansas Razorbacks. While in Lexington, Cal helped develop countless stars who are dominating the NBA today. In particular, the numbe … Read more

   

 

With the NBA season coming to a close and the 2024 draft on the horizon, 28 teams are forced to reflect upon their standing within the league. The juxtaposition between the stated goal of The Finals, and the greatest means of reaching said goal in the … Read more

   

 

Paul the Apostle really cooked when he became the first published writer to refer to the body as a “temple”. While Paul was urging followers of Christ to “honor God with their bodies,” and though the metaphor has became over-saturated to the point that … Read more

   

 

Basketball holds a purpose beyond mere competition; it is an arena for beauty’s spectacle. Why are we so captivated by the grace and agility of players, if not for an evolutionary push that overshoots its mark, turning a simple game into a display of h … Read more

   

 

Welcome to my big board! While I may have some far out of consensus takes, I assure you my process is done thoughtfully with careful tape review, statistical deep dives and rigorous methodology updates. I was open with my process this year, grading pla … Read more

   

 

It took a while, but Devin Carter is finally receiving the draft buzz he deserves. After spending much of the season ranked on the fringes, public perception has warmed up to the idea of Carter as a serious prospect. ESPN currently places him as the #1 … Read more

   

 

“This team needs shooting.” “They lost because the spacing was terrible.” These may be the most common phrases uttered when describing an NBA team’s shortcomings over the course of a season or in a highly pressurized playoff series. Teams are always se … Read more

   

 

I struggled with the title of this piece, the third of three pieces on how I frame prospect analysis. This final installment will discuss a player’s athleticism, well, physical athleticism (not cognitive), but with an eye to dominance. I use the term f … Read more

   

 

How Do Prospects Produce? That’s the first question I ask myself as I begin the process for my 2024 NBA draft board. By separating production, feel and athletic premiums, I will try to show my notes as I sort out my analysis of 2024 prospects. Starting … Read more