Statistics can be a useful tool to evaluate NBA Draft prospects if they’re used in the right context and supported by adequate eye-test footage. However, many casual fans, media and even executives can get fooled due to factors like small sample size, team context and player development potential. Not all college hoops stats are proportionate…
This season, 108 players from 38 countries were on an NBA roster for opening night. (The record is 113 players from 42 countries, set in 2016-17.) The reigning MVP (Giannis Antetokounmpo) hails from overseas (Greece). There’s a lot of talent to be found all around the world, and all front offices now routinely search through…
The top handful of international prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft offer intriguing skills. There aren’t any surefire megastars or franchise saviors in this year’s crop, yet there are a few worthwhile investments in the lottery range. Two of the top three international prospects are French, and arguably the best of the bunch is Israeli.…
Last Spring, our crew at The Basketball Writers dove into NBA Draft coverage head-first. With in-depth positional breakdowns and scouting reports on each player’s strengths and areas of improvement, our aim was to shift the conversation towards identifying where each prospect fits best and what to expect from them early in their careers. Written analysis,…
The Israeli Junior National Team won the FIBA u20 European Championship on Sunday, defeating Spain 92-84 in Tel Aviv as Israel became the first country since 2008 to repeat as u20 champions. Deni Avdija, its 18-year-old point forward, is the one constant between the two teams, and he’s quickly creating NBA-level intrigue about what he…
