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Liberty has one of the best Mid Major prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft in 6’7 Senior Point Forward Zach Cleveland. Cleveland has been one of the most versatile players in the country this season averaging 11/8/7 along with 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals a game. He’s also shooting 61% from the field. Cleveland’s mix of playmaking , athleticism, defense, and finishing at 6’7 gives him a unique mix of versatility and he uses that to his advantage on both ends. He’s shown the ability to guard the 1-5 at a high level this season and has been one of the best mid major defenders in the country on the defensive end, using his athleticism, instincts, and size to his advantage. On the offensive end Cleveland uses his elite passing vision to find his teammates with and without the ball, while also having the ability to be a creator at the rim or an off ball finishing 4.
KJ1,611,705 views • 4 months ago
Incoming Purdue Freshman PG Luke Ertel has the potential to be one of the best PG prospects in next year’s NBA Draft The 6’2 PG was a huge standout in HS where he averaged 18/6/6 in Adidas 3SSB for one of the best teams in Indiana Elite and he was also named the Indiana POTY where he averaged 25/10/7 while shooting 40% from three for a top 20 team nationally. Ertel is one of the best shooters and playmakers in his class who has the ability to shoot off the dribble at an elite level while also having the passing vision and craft to find his teammates at a high level. Ertel excels in the PNR with his ability score on all 3 levels, along with his playmaking. There aren’t many freshmen PG’s with Ertel’s mature level game and feel along with his efficiency as a scorer and playmaker and he has a chance to be one of the most impactful players in the B10 as just a freshman.
KJ192,848 views • 26 days ago
6’6 PG Quadir Copeland is one of the most underrated players in this year’s NBA Draft. Copeland had a standout season for NC State where he averaged 14/4/7 and 1.8 Steals a game on 49/40/78 splits Copeland’s mix of playmaking, defensive versatility, finishing, handle, athleticism, and pace makes him one of the most unique and versatile players in the class. Copeland is one of the best passers and playmakers in the class at 6’6, and he uses his size, athleticism, handle, and decision making to his advantage to create for his teammates at an elite level while also being able to use his passing vision to find his teammates. Copeland also takes advantage of his positional size to create passing advantages. Copeland is just one of 3 High Major players taller than 6’5 who had an AST% of 40 as well. As a scorer Copeland is elite at getting to the rim and uses his craft and athleticism to finish through contact. Copeland was also a strong catch and shoot shooter who shot 46% off the catch. Standing a 6’6 with a 6’11 wingspan Copeland has the frame, athleticism and the instincts to defend the 1-3 at a high level as well. Since 2008 Copeland and Trae Young are the only two High Major players who had an AST% of 40, have a TS% of 55, and make 100 shots at the rim.
KJ292,656 views • 2 months ago
Arkansas 6’3 Freshman PG Jordan Smith Jr is set to be one of the best prospects in next year’s NBA Draft. Smith was one of the biggest standouts in High School where he averaged 27/5/5 on 51/36/74 splits on one of the best teams in High School basketball in Paul VI. Smith was also named the national High School player of the year. Smith is an elite athlete who also has elite strength at 6’3 and uses his mix of athleticism, strength,wingspan, and craft to be one of the most efficient at the rim scorers in the class. He shot 68% at the rim in 239 attempts while also being a high level 3 level scorer who shot 41% from the mid range on 117 attempts, and 36% from three on 152 attempts. Smith is also great at using his scoring ability to create plays for his teammates. Smith is also an active defender who has a high defensive motor and his strength, wingspan, and athleticism gives him all of the tools to be an elite guard defender.
KJ60,867 views • 18 days ago
UCLA Lonzo Ball was a special talent Lonzo averaged 15/5/7 on a 67% TS as a freshman and went #2 overall in the NBA Draft. Lonzo had everything you wanted from a PG, he was 6’6, a great athlete, could score from all 3 levels, and was a high level playmaker and defender.
KJ1,034,845 views • 1 year ago
Illinois 6’4 Guard Quentin Coleman is one of the most underrated incoming freshmen NBA Draft Prospects heading into next season. Coleman was one of the biggest standouts in high school where he averaged 23/6/4 on 65/51/90 splits for Principa and was named the Missouri POTY. He was also a standout in eybl who averaged 14/5/4 on 44/40/90 splits in Peach Jam. Coleman is an elite shooter at his height who has the ability to shoot off the dribble at a high level, off the catch, and he’s also a high level movement shooter. Coleman is also a skilled scorer at the rim on and off the ball at the rim, who’s a high level finisher with a high motor. Coleman is also a skilled passer who has good passing vision, and has the ability to create play for his teammates and play in many different systems with his pace. Coleman is also an active defender with a high motor.
KJ96,728 views • 1 month ago
Portland State has one of the best Mid Major players in college basketball, in 6’4 PG Jaylin Henderson. Henderson is having a strong season where he’s averaging 18/4/6 along with 2 steals and 1 block a game. He’s also 2nd in Big Sky PPG and APG. Henderson is one of the best guard athletes in the country and uses his explosive athleticism to be an elite slasher who has the ability to make plays for himself and create for his teammates. Henderson is shooting 61% at the rim on 80 attempts while also being one of the best playmakers in the country. Henderson also has a strong catch and shoot jumper where he’s shooting 41% on catch and shoot threes, and he’s a positive defender who is aggressive.
KJ218,052 views • 5 months ago
There haven’t been many better PG’s in college basketball this season than 6’6 NC State Guard Quadir Copeland Copeland has had a strong season where he’s averaging 14/4/6 on 59/54/76 splits. Copeland has a strong mix of athleticism, finishing, passing, and craft that not many 6’6 players possess which helps him impact the game at a strong level. Copeland has been one of the best guard finishers in college basketball shooting 68% at the rim and has excelled in the PNR and as a driver. Copeland uses his ability to create at the rim to create plays for his teammates at a high level and he also has strong passing vision. Copeland and LaBaron Philon are the only players in college basketball this season who have an AST% of 35, and is shooting 60% at the rim on 40 makes as well.
KJ208,118 views • 5 months ago
7’3 Junior Big Aday Mara had an impressive showing in Michigan’s win against St John’s 13 Points 5 Rebounds 4 Assists 1 Steal 2 Blocks 5/10 FG 24 Minutes Mara had an impressive two way performance where he used his size and skill in a big way, making strong reads as a passer and defender while also scoring effectively as a dunker or post scorer. Mara is set to be one of the biggest impact transfers in CBB this season and showed why tonight.
KJ248,021 views • 7 months ago
19 year old 6’7 Guard Kameron Taylor is one of the most intriguing longterm NBA Draft Prospects. For the season Taylor averaged 19/5/3 while also averaging 22/4/3 while shooting 47% from the field an 35% from three on 5 attempts a game in Big South play. Taylor is one of the quickest players in college basketball at 6’7 who uses his mix of speed, first step, and vertical athleticism to be one of the most intriguing scorers in college basketball. Taylor uses his athleticism to get to the rim and draw fouls at an elite level, where he shot 59% at the rim on 188 attempts. Taylor is also a high level mid range scorer for his height who also has great touch on his floaters. Taylor’s mix of athleticism, pace, and versatile scoring helped him be one of the efficient PNR scorers in CBB where he finished in the 90th percentile in PNR play on 103 attempts. Taylor is also a skilled passer for his height who can create scoring looks for his teammates, or find an open player with his passing vision, Taylor also does this without turning the ball over. Taylor’s mix of 3 level scoring potential, athleticism, defensive upside, free thro drawing, pace, and playmaking for his size and age is extremely valuable and he has one of the highest ceilings of any player in college basketball. Taylor was one of 5 underclassmen in CBB this season who had an AST% of 15, make 35 threes or more, and had 15 dunks or more, joining AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, Nolan Minessale, and Tyler Tanner.
KJ89,730 views • 2 months ago
Cincinnati 6’11 Forward Baba Miller is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. Baba has had a strong season where he’s averaging 14/10/3 along with 1.4 blocks a game and 1 steal a game. He’s also shooting 55% from the field. Baba has the frame, tools, and athleticism to be an elite defender in the NBA, with his 7’2 wingspan at 6’11. Baba has been one of the best and most versatile defenders in the country this season with his ability to switch and defend multiple positions, along with having great instincts on the defensive end. On the offensive end Baba is one of the best off ball forwards who uses his athleticism to set himself up for a layup or lob after a PNR or cut. Baba can also create in the HC with his handle or push it in transition with efficiency. Baba is also one of the best big passers in the class, with his court vision. Baba is also one of 2 players in college basketball this season to have an AST% of 20 and a BLK% of 5.
KJ142,374 views • 4 months ago
Michigan State’s Jasiah Jervis is one of the most underrated incoming freshmen draft prospects in college basketball next season. The 6’5 Guard is one of the most talented Guard’s in next year’s draft class where he averaged 18/6/5 on 52% shooting while being named the New York POTY, and averaged 16/4/2 while shooting 36% from three on 5 attempts a game in EYBL. Jervis is one of the most talented PNR operators in high school where he finished in the 94th percentile for PNR scoring for Stepinac, and 90th percentile in PNR scoring in EYBL. Jervis’s pace, quickness, 3 level scoring, craft, and passing ability all helps him be an extremely effective PNR player. Jervis is also extremely quick in transition who has the ability to make a quick decision play effectively in transition, and he’s also a strong off ball shooter and connective passer. There’s not many incoming Freshmen with his mix of creation, pace, 3 level scoring, playmaking, and ability to play multiple positions at 6’5 and Jervis is set to be one of the most talented freshmen in cbb next season.
KJ63,198 views • 1 month ago
Indiana 6’8 Freshman Trent Sisley had a strong showing in his college debut. 23 Points 8 Rebounds 3 Assists 1 Block 8/10 FG 4/4 3FG Despite only being a freshman Sisley looked years ahead tying Indiana in scoring while also having incredible efficiency and playing high level basketball on both ends. He’s someone that could be one of the biggest breakout freshmen in CBB this season.
KJ203,846 views • 8 months ago
Minnesota’s Cade Tyson is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. Tyson was one of the most efficient players in the country where he averaged averaged 20/5/2 on a 50/41/82 splits. Tyson’s mix of high level cutting, shooting, finishing, and connective passing at 6’7 makes him an extremely valuable wing. Tyson has elite instincts as a cutter where he finished in the 97th percentile while also being a strong driver at the rim who can finish through contact and draw fouls. Tyson is also great at getting to his spots on his own. As a shooter Tyson was one of the most efficient spot up shooters in the country where he ranked in the 97th percentile and he’s also a skilled connective passer. Tyson was the also only High Major player in college basketball this season to shoot 70% at the rim on 100 attempts, and 40% from three on 100 attempts.
KJ63,253 views • 2 months ago
7’3 18 year old Big Luigi Suigo has been one of the most impressive young players in Europe this season. So far for Mega Basket he’s averaging 11/4/1 and 1 Block in only 21 MPG while shooting 63% from the field and 47% from three on 3 attempts a game. Suigo has a strong mix of touch, shooting, and fluidity that most players at his height don’t posses. He’s currently shooting an impressive 80% at the rim and 47% from three which is among the best in Europe.
KJ176,706 views • 7 months ago
St John’s Dylan Darling was one of the best glue guys in all of college basketball this season. The 6’1 Junior PG had a strong season where he averaged 7/3/3 along with 1.5 SPG in only 21 MPG. Darling was one of the best guard defenders in college basketball this season with his mix of instincts and motor. Darlings motor and ability to stay in front of anyone in the POA helped him be one of the most impactful defenders in the country, he’s also an impactful off ball defender with his ability to switch and read passing lanes for steals. On the offensive end Darling has high level passing vision and can find his teammates in the PNR or as a connective passer. He’s also a skilled scorer in the PNR who ranked in the 75th percentile with his mix of finishing and mid range scoring. Darling shot an impressive 60% at the rim this season while also having great pace as a PG who rarely turned the ball over. Darling also uses his ability to get steals to create a two way player on the other end. There’s not many players in college basketball with Darling’s mix of motor, defense, passing, finishing, and pace.
KJ68,680 views • 2 months ago
Tucker DeVries put together a very impressive performance in Indiana’s win against Marquette 27 Points 5 Rebounds 2 Assists 9/15 FG 6/9 3FG DeVries put together a very impressive shooting performance where he made a variety of big threes, off the move, the catch and off the dribble while also finishing well at the rim.
KJ169,861 views • 7 months ago
Minnesota 6’7 Wing Cade Tyson has been one of the most impressive players in college basketball so far this season. Through his first five games Tyson is averaging 23/4/1 while shooting 53% from the field and 39% from three on 6 attempts a game. Tyson has been one of the most polished and consistent scorers this season with his ability to effectively score with and without the ball. He’s a high level catch and shoot shooter and cutter who has great instincts on where to be and he’s doing it with elite efficiency. He’s currently shooting 72% at the rim and 39% from three. Tyson has been one of the biggest breakout players so far this season and his mix of shooting, finishing, and off ball instincts at his height makes him an extremely valuable player.
KJ152,791 views • 7 months ago