Caden Hoffman
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For the record, I am much more of a college basketball enthusiast than an NBA Draft expert. One thing that has stood out to me throughout this draft cycle, however, is how little Richie Saunders has been discussed relative to his production. Obviously, age, injury concerns, and a lack of elite physical tools have all limited his draft buzz. Those concerns are fair. Still, Saunders was nothing short of one of the most productive and efficient scorers in college basketball last season. Richie Saunders was one of only 10 Power Conference players last season to post a True Shooting Percentage of at least 63% while attempting 8.5 or more three-pointers per 40 minutes. Among that group, he ranked second in points per 40 minutes. Additionally, Saunders was one of only two players in that same group to also post a Free Throw Attempt Rate of at least 35%, highlighting not only his perimeter shooting ability but also his effectiveness at generating rim pressure. He also finished an impressive 67% of his attempts at the rim. The combination of high-volume shooting, elite efficiency, and consistent rim pressure provides a strong statistical foundation for his NBA projection. Saunders projects as a prototypical floor-spacing possession finisher at the NBA level. An overwhelming 90.5% of his field goal attempts last season came either at the rim or from beyond the three-point line, reflecting the type of shot profile NBA teams covet for his archetype. While Saunders was assisted on the majority of his made baskets, the numbers do not suggest a player who is completely dependent on others to create offense. 34.1% of his made two-point field goals were assisted (64th percentile) and 92.2% of his made three-pointers were assisted (65th percentile), reinforcing his projection as a high-level off-ball floor spacer. Saunders also converted 44.1% of his corner three-point attempts, another indicator that his shooting should translate well to an NBA role. Defense is unlikely to be Saunders' calling card at the next level, but there are indicators that suggest he can hold his own. While steal percentage can sometimes be misleading, Saunders posted a strong 3.1% STL%, which, when paired with his reported +5-inch wingspan, points toward solid anticipation and the ability to disrupt passing lanes on the perimeter. Additionally, his 0.93x Personal Foul Efficiency (90th percentile) is noteworthy. Saunders consistently avoided unnecessary fouls while remaining engaged defensively, a valuable trait for role players expected to stay on the floor. When projecting Saunders' offensive role, players such as Cameron Johnson, AJ Green, Max Strus, and Will Richard come to mind. This comparison is not necessarily about overall talent level, but rather the archetype: floor-spacing wings who thrive playing alongside higher-usage creators, make quick decisions, punish defensive mistakes, and provide offensive value without requiring heavy on-ball responsibility. With Saunders on the floor, BYU was better in nearly every meaningful offensive category. Most notably the following listed below. On/Off ORTG: 125.3/114.3 TS%: 59.6%/56.9% A:T Ratio: 1.39/1.06 The offensive improvements are significant, but what may be even more impressive is Saunders' ability to elevate the players around him. There may be no better example than fellow BYU star and potential No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa. Dybantsa saw increases in TS%, 2P%, 3P%, and FTAr when sharing the floor with Saunders, illustrating the value of Saunders' spacing, gravity, and willingness to play within a complementary role. Elite complementary players are difficult to find, and Saunders consistently demonstrated an ability to make life easier for those around him. Saunders' floor-spacing ability is amplified by the speed of his release and his willingness to fire immediately off the catch. His ability to quickly get into his shot forces defenses to close out aggressively, creating additional opportunities for him to attack off the bounce. When defenders run him off the line, Saunders does an excellent job leveraging his shooting gravity to create straight-line drives to the rim. While he may not possess elite burst, he consistently capitalizes on defensive overreactions and attacks open space effectively. As someone who primarily evaluates college basketball rather than NBA draft boards, Richie Saunders has been one of the more surprising cases of this draft cycle. The concerns are understandable. He's older than the typical prospect, suffered a significant injury, and doesn't possess the type of elite physical tools that usually drive draft buzz. At the same time, it's difficult to ignore what Saunders actually produced on the court. He was one of the most efficient high-volume scorers in college basketball, combining elite shooting volume, strong rim finishing, and an ability to generate free throws at a level rarely seen from players who occupy a similar offensive role. His shot profile, floor-spacing ability, and offensive efficiency all align with the types of complementary wings that continue to carve out long NBA careers. Saunders may never be a primary creator or a player offenses are built around, but the NBA has consistently found value in wings who can space the floor, attack closeouts, make quick decisions, and fit seamlessly alongside stars. Whether he ultimately hears his name called in the late first round, second round, or enters the league through a two-way contract, Saunders feels like the type of prospect whose production and NBA-ready skill set could allow him to outperform his draft slot.
Caden Hoffman115,806 views • 2 months ago
The most popular ball screen action from the U17 World Cup Exchange - Step-Up 6 clips of 6 different teams running their own version of the action with different wrinkles + results. Clip 1 Australia: Baseline Overload - Short Roll Clip 2 Türkiye: High Pull/Shake - Vs. Drop Clip 3 Serbia: Reject - Cut + Slide Clip 4 France: Early 2 Side Advantage Clip 5 Lithuania: Vs. Zone Clip 6 Slovenia: Reject Vs. No Rim Protection More of this in detail below⬇️
Caden Hoffman46,449 views • 1 month ago
Chaze Harris - An interesting name starting to circulate amongst possible eligibility cases, is the reigning Sun Belt POY Chaze Harris, who spent 3 non Division 1 years prior to joining the Jaguars this past season. Excellent positional size for a lead guard at 6’6. Portsmouth Invitational Invite, but chose to pursue the injunction route with the NCAA. As pure a scorer as there is. 22.0 PPG on 60.6% TS% in conference play this past season. One of only 16 players in the country to post that combination of volume and efficiency. Harris did it all for the Jaguars. A 34.6% USG% paired with a 38.0% AST%. Harris was scoring or assisting on nearly 3/4 of the Jaguars’ points while he was on the floor. Only four players over the last five years have carried that level of offensive responsibility. Harris’ ability to score in transition is unparalleled. 3.4 transition PTS/G (96th percentile) on 74.6% (93rd percentile), with the ability to push the pace both on and off the ball. Oftentimes, you’ll see a drastic drop-off in performance from mid-major transfers when playing against high-major competition, but that was not the case for Harris. In Quad 1 & 2 games this season, Harris averaged 21.3 PTS/G on 51% shooting from the field while posting a 40.1% AST%. Harris also led the Jaguars in Defensive Win Shares and served as the point of attack in South Alabama’s unique zone defense. The film showcases Harris’ elite first-step quickness and ability to get downhill at will, along with the creativity to finish at the rim in every way imaginable. Listed at 6’6” and a willing passer, Harris uses his frame as a weapon in ball screens to make reads that smaller guards simply cannot see. Chaze' Harris
Caden Hoffman37,775 views • 3 months ago
In year 1 with TCU Brock Harding proved to be one of the premier pure playmaking guards in the conference. In addition to his record setting A:T Ratio within the Frogs record books Harding also posted a 30.6% AST% & 34.4% AST Ratio that both ranked in the top 97% nationally. In addition the most impressive number was his 1.8x AST%/USG% that comes in at 6th among P5 schools. Basically this means Harding was dropping a serious amount of dimes given his USG%. Harding’s ability to be a playmaker had a positive impact on the Frogs Offense. In Conference play the Frogs were 4.2 Pts better offensively with him on the floor. With Harding on the floor the Horned Frogs shot more At Rim FGA/40 at a higher %. More at the basket pressure = More open 3s. The Frogs saw a 3PT% increase of 2.5% with Harding on the floor despite his personal uncharacteristic poor shooting season. All being said watch for Harding to be the engine of a Frogs Offense that’s primed for a breakout year
Caden Hoffman24,146 views • 3 months ago
Couldn’t agree more. Unreal defensive upside 2.3% STL%(84%tile) 5.7% BLK% (82%tile) Posted a 3.3% STL% in a more aggressive defensive system at TCU a year ago. The only P5 player at his height to post that number that season Not a huge believer in combine numbers, but agility/athleticism numbers are reflected in his elite ability to guard on the perimeter & ball screens. The way he’s able to move his feet and stay in front of guards in unreal One of the best rebounders in the country last season. 13.1% ORB%(89%tile) 25.9% DRB%(97%tile) Only other P5 players to put up theses number were Rueben Chinyelu & Tobe Awaka Offensively has all the makings of what it takes to hang around the league 79% at Rim FG%(90%tile) 71% FTA Rate(90%tile) Needs to improve FT% Low Usage, but offensive gravity is reflected in Miami’s Offensive numbers with him on the floor. 4.7 Points better offensively 4.1% increase in EFG% As a rim rolling/lob threat big one thing that sets Udeh apart is how fast he gets out of his screens. The film shows his ability to put ball screen defenses in a tough spot.
Caden Hoffman11,704 views • 3 months ago
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