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2023 Preseason Preview: American Athletic Conference
The American Athletic Conference may not be a primetime player in comparison to a power conference but don’t be fooled. A group primed to push each other in conference play, who comes out on top? MIP Projected Preseason Standings: 1. Houston 7. Wichita State 2. Memphis 8. UCF 3. SMU 9. South Florida 4. Cincinnati…
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2023 Preseason Preview: Atlantic 10 Turmoil
The Atlantic 10, really 15, has a chance to increase their foothold in the world of college basketball. While 2022-23 is just another year for many, the conference as a whole has added massive value in their programs. Can high profile coaches and tournament success make them a desired destination? MIP Projected Season Standings: 1.…
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2023 Preseason Preview: Battle for the Big East
Every year the Big East conference seems to get better across the board. This year is no exception. With players from across the grittiest college conference set on a title, we measure who is coming out on top. MIP Projected Preseason Standings: 1. Creighton 7. St. John’s 2. Villanova 8. Butler 3. Providence 9. Marquette…
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The First Fifteen: 2023 NBA Mock Draft 1.0
Taking a look at the top fifteen players currently projected to hear their names called first, below is the way-to-early MIP Scouting 2023 NBA Mock Draft. While this may be there draft position, click here to find out where they rank overall! In our first 2023 NBA Mock Draft, we examine the deepest class in…
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Mark Williams: Beast of Virginia Beach
Mark Williams If you would like to learn more about where Blake Wesley ranks on MIP 99, read more here! Bio and Measurables: Age 20 MPG 23.6 Height 7-0 PPG 11.2 Weight 243lb RPG 7.4 Position Center APG 0.9 League Duke BLK 2.8 Draft Projection Lotter Pick 12-18 TO 0.9 Rookie Role Rotation Player FG%…
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2023 Preseason Preview: American East – Not Edited
The American Athletic Conference may not be a primetime player in comparison to a power conference but don’t be fooled. A group primed to push each other in conference play, who comes out on top? MIP Projected Preseason Standings: 1. Houston 7. Wichita State 2. Memphis 8. UCF 3. SMU 9. South Florida 4. Cincinnati…
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2023 Preseason Preview: ASUN – Not Edited
The American Athletic Conference may not be a primetime player in comparison to a power conference but don’t be fooled. A group primed to push each other in conference play, who comes out on top? MIP Projected Preseason Standings: 1. Houston 7. Wichita State 2. Memphis 8. UCF 3. SMU 9. South Florida 4. Cincinnati…
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Justin Lewis: Sleeper in the Second
Justin Lewis was headed back to Marquette only a few short months ago. Now, get to know one of the most interesting prospects in this NBA Draft class. If you would like to learn more about where Justin Lewis ranked on MIP 99, read more here! Bio and Measurables: Age 20 MPG 32.2 Height 6-7…
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Tari Eason: LSU Tiger Terror
Tari Eason 🐅 took LSU by storm this year, making himself a first round pick in the process. A future two way player, @NotsoTinyTimber ✍️ breaks down what makes Eason a lottery level pick. And the next great two way forward? #NBA | #NBADraft
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Jeremy Sochan: Bear Down
Jeremy Sochan 🐻 isn’t going to make your eyes pop from his stats but don’t let the numbers fool you, he does everything you want from an NBA player. @NotsoTinyTimber ✍️ breaks down what makes Sochan a lottery pick ahead of tonight’s NBA Draft. #NBA | #NBADraft
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Kofi Cockburn: Illinois Powerhouse
Kofi Cockburn was the driving force behind the Illini this season. As an extremely decorated college athlete, does Cockburn have what it takes to make an imapct at the next level? If you would like to learn more about where Kofi Cockburn ranks on MIP 99, read more here! Bio and Measurables: Age 22 MPG…
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Move it or Lose it: Philadelphia’s Options at 23
The Sixers have more questions than a answers once again and the pressure is mounting. With pick #23 back in their pockets can the Sixers address all of the needs? @Shawn_Palumbo takes a deep dive. #NBADraft 🏀
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Jalen Williams: Santa Clara Sharpshooter
Jalen Williams has improved his draft stock drastically over the last two months and continues to rise on boards every day. Will the guard from Santa Clara be the surprise of the night? If you would like to learn more about where Jalen Williams ranks on MIP 99, read more here! Bio and Measurables: Age…
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Blake Wesley: Luck of the Irish
Blake Wesley is a South Bend native and freshman star for his Notre Dame Fighting Irish. When he found himself in the spotlight of the tournament, he was able to showcase his potential as a NBA player. Should he take another year to improve, or will he decide his time is now? If you would…
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MIP 99: Final NBA Draft Ranking
In the final iteration of MIP 99 we lock in our 2022 NBA Draft class ranking. A last minute shake up at the top and rising prospects in the mid draft could lead to a night of fireworks💥 ✍️@joe_casey1 #NBA | #NBADraft | #NBADraft2022
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MIP 99: International Update
The rise of international prospects over the recent years has been nothing short of a revolution. As the league continues to find the next franchise cornerstone overseas, we look at some of movers in MIP 99 🏀 ✍️@joe_casey1 #NBA | #NBADraft
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Monday Morning Mock: NBA Mock Draft 2.0
Our NBA Draft Analyst @joe_casey1 just dropped the second mock leading up to next week. 3 🚀 : Paolo Banchero ….. 19 🐺 : TyTy Washington …. 51 🌉: Jalen Williams Dive in to see who your team is selecting! #NBADraft | #NBA | #NBAFinals
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Dominick Barlow: Stock on the Rise
Dominick Barlow has gone from virtual unknown to the fastest rising player on draft boards around the country. The high upside forward has a chance to continue to prove the doubters wrong as he carves his path to the NBA. If you would like to learn exactly where Dominick Barlow ranks on MIP 99, read…
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Homegrown Hero: Keegan Murray Scouting Report
Seeing double? Keegan and his twin brother Kris Murray took Iowa by storm this year. While Kris isn’t league ready, his brother is one of the top talents in this years class. If you would like to learn exactly where Keegan Murray ranks on MIP 99, read more here! Bio and Measurables: Age 21 Height…
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MIP 99: Post Lottery Temperature Check
As the dust settles in anticipation for the May 1st transfer eligibility deadline, college stars are slowly thinning in the draft process. We examine the top prospects remaining in the draft and some of the rising and falling athletes. 🏀 ✍️@joe_casey1 #NBA | #NBADraft
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Magic Moment: NBA Mock Draft 1.0
Our NBA Draft Analyst @joe_casey1 just dropped his first public mock draft for the upcoming 2023 Class. 1 🪄: Jabari Smith ….. 4 👑: Jaden Ivey ….. 27 🔥: Patrick Baldwin …. 44 🐦: Justin Lewis Dive in to see who your team is selecting! #NBADraft | #NBA | #NBAFinals
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Shaking it Out: Post Lottery Mock Draft
NBA Post Lottery Mock Draft #1 🪄: Chet Holmgren ….. #3 🚀: Jaden Ivey …. #13 🐝: Mark Williams ✍️ @joe_casey1 Does your team find their future star or just another rotation player? #NBA #NBADraft
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Ochai Agbaji – Championship Jayhawk
Ochai Agbaji cut down the nets this year after competing for National Player of the Year honors as the leading man for the Kansas Jayhawks. Betting on himself and returning for his senior season, Agbaji has seen his stock rise from a second round project pick to a legitimate rotation player coming out of the…
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Toeing the Line: NIL or Pay for Play
The implementation of NIL and the ability to transfer without penalty has created a whirlwind in college basketball. With many pointing the finger at teams using their monetary status to influence transfers; where, if at all, is the line drawn between pay for play and a NIL deal. The Problem: NIL has and always will…
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A Thinning Field: MIP 99 May Rank
As the dust settles in anticipation for the May 1st transfer eligibility deadline, college stars are slowly thinning in the draft process. We examine the top prospects remaining in the draft and some of the rising and falling athletes. 🏀 ✍️@joe_casey1 #NBA | #NBADraft
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Under the Radar: AJ Griffin Scouting Report
AJ Griffin hasn’t been as highly touted as some of the other prospects at the top of this draft. However, with his skillset and potential you should expect to hear his name early 😈 #NBA | #NBADraft | #Duke
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Betting on Himself: Max Christie Scouting Report
Max Christie’s stock has seen a steady decline over the course of his freshman year. After being eliminated in the tournament this past weekend, Christie will have to make massive decisions in regards to his basketball career moving forward. Currently ranked as a second round prospect in the draft. Check out MIP 99 here to…
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Elite Eight: Rerank and Roundup of the Final 8
The Sweet Sixteen was chaos so we are back for the Elite Eight. Is our ranking the kids of death? We will find out tonight #1 ❔ … #3 Kansas Jayhawks ….. #8 St. Peters 🦚 @joe_casey1 ranks the remaining 8 teams here! #MarchMadness #SweetSixteen #EliteEight
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Sweet Sixteen: Realistic Odds for the Last Man Standing
The Sweet Sixteen tips off tonight, are you rooting for Cinderella or the inevitable? #1 ❔ #2 Gonzaga 🐶 …. #7 Houston ….. #16 St. Peters 🦚 @joe_casey1 ranks the remaining 16 teams here! #MarchMadness #SweetSixteen #EliteEight
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5 Prospects to watch in March Madness
Before tip off, @Joe_Casey1 takes a look at the 5 prospects with the most to gain during the tournament, who do you think is #1? Honorable Mention: Allen Flanigan 🐅 #5 👀 #4 EJ Liddell OSU #3 Kennedy Chandler 🟠⚪️ #2 👀 #1 👀 #MarchMadness #CollegeBasketball
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MIP Scouting Yahoo Tourney Pick’Em
Since the field of 68 has been set and the countdown to the tournament is on, we have created a public bracket pool, MIP Scouting, on Yahoo! Every year we fill out countless brackets even if the final product never sees a money pool. Join our MIP Scouting public bracket on Yahoo.com to put one…
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MIP 99 Pre-March Madness Prospect Rank
As we dive into conference tournament play and look ahead to March, we have launched MIP 99. A comprehensive, always changing, list of the best 99 prospects in the country will help set the framework for the NBA draft this season and beyond. ✍️@joe_casey1
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Tennessee Blues: What is wrong with the Memphis Tigers?
Memphis is a team that has been filled with excitement followed immediately by disappointment during the Penny Hardaway era. An excellent recruiter and homegrown talent, Hardaway rose to the role of head coach, putting the Tigers back on the national map. Yet, even with the talent and hype they can’t seem to meet expectations. So,…
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Jaden Ivey Scouting Report: West Lafayette to The League
Jaden Ivey has become one of the premier guards in the upcoming draft. In his second season at Purdue, Ivey has taken a NBA level leap betting on himself last year to return to the program. The Boilermakers, with Ivey as their leading man, now have a chance to win deep into March. Bio and…
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Dyson Daniels Scouting Report
The next great Australian prospect, Dyson Daniels has some work to do but his G-League growth has been exponential. Where will he land in the league? 🇦🇺🦘 #NBA | #NBADraft
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Michael Foster Jr. Scouting Report
Michael Foster Jr. is one of the few G-League Ignite stars this year. A complete player, with minimal fan fair, where does Foster Jr. rank among the rest of the ‘22 NBA Draft Class 🏀 ✍️ @joe_casey1 #NBA | #NBADraft
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Bennedict Mathurin Scouting Report
Benedict Mathurin 🍁 bet on himself when he returned to school this year. Turning himself into a lottery pick halfway through his sophomore season. He is the next player in the line of a growing Canadian basketball circuit. ✍️ @joe_casey1 #NBA | #NBADraft
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Jabari Smith Scouting Report
Jabari Smith Jr. has basketball built into his DNA. His father was selected in the second round of the 2000 NBA draft and played professional basketball for a decade. Unlike his dad, the younger Smith should expect to hear his name called in the first three picks this year. As the season progresses Smith is…
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Reexamine the AP Top 25: Reshuffling the Board
The AP Top 25 is the default ranking for college athletics. Each week the AP updates their rankings for eligible sports but it seems they need to start with a blank slate in Men’s College Basketball. Even though the season is entering conference play it feels like the AP should take a step back before…
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MIP Scouting Top 25 NCAA Ranking: Shake it Up
Last week the dust seemed to settle, this week we shake it up again. The Top 25 is still full of surprises and it will only get more hectic as we dive deeper into conference play. So where does your team stand in our Top 25? 1. Baylor 2. Purdue 3. USC 4. Gonzaga 5.…
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MIP Scouting Top 25 NCAA Ranking: Settling the Dust
As the dust settles in the Top 25 we, as we always do strip the board completely and build it from scratch. Many teams in the ranking have played well outside of their conference will they be able to keep it up as the calendar turns? 1. Baylor 2. Duke 3. Gonzaga 4. Purdue 5.…
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NCAA Stock Report: New Year New March
As we enter the New Year, every team needs to take a hard look at where they are in the season. Entering conference play is going to separate the pretenders from the contenders and it will reflect in the Top 25. #7 USC Trojans: The Trojans have continued to move through their schedule like a…
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MIP Scouting Top 25 NCAA Ranking: Baylor Holds Strong
Baylor has survived at the top of the AP poll for almost two full weeks. As we move through the holidays and into conference play, each team will continue to be tested going forward. With two months to March every game counts. 1. Baylor 2. Duke 3. Gonzaga 4. Purdue 5. UCLA 6. USC 7.…
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Marjon Beauchamp Scouting Report
Evan Mobley has been labeled the best big man in the draft but with such a deep class could he fall?
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Jean Montero Scouting Report
Jean Montero is the best prospect in Overtime Elite. Will his abilities translate to the next level?
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NCAA Stock Report: December to Remember
The entire year has been chaos. No team is predictable, the level of play continues to even out and the AP poll might as well be a suggestion box week to week. With four months until March, college basketball hasn’t been this competitive and unpredictable in over a decade. A trend that felt complete when…
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MIP Scouting Top 25 NCAA Ranking: Baylor Up Next?
Are we a jinx? It feels like every time we rank a team in the number one spot and think they have the tools to stay there, the end up falling off the same week. Baylor took down Nova but also has a buzzsaw Big 12 coming up. Based on our track record, assume to…
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2023 NBA Draft Board
Our 2023 NBA Draft Board is the first release of the prospects in pining for a chance to be drafted this year, we will follow them through their respective seasons and continually update this list through our MIP 99 series. Continue to check back for updates! If you are interested in our previous rankings check…
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2022 NBA Draft Board
Our 2022 NBA Draft Board is updated monthly, check back to see where your favorite prospect ranks!
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Paolo Banchero Scouting Report
Evan Mobley has been labeled the best big man in the draft but with such a deep class could he fall?
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NCAA Stock Report: Burn Your Preseason Guide
As the playing field continues to level, the stock report continues to get tighter. Not only is it hard to pick teams on the rise but not many teams are falling out. Programs continue to show that your chances of being a top 25 team are not based on the coaches poll in the preseason…
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MIP Scouting Top 25 NCAA Ranking: Purdue on Top
Last week we got it wrong. Our first mistake was thinking college basketball would be predictable, and we predicted a blue world going forward. After this, Duke immediately dropped their next game to EJ Liddell and Ohio State. Expect the carousal at the top of the ranking to continue going forward, even though Purdue seems…
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MIP Scouting Top 25 NCAA Ranking Blue World
After a head to head matchup with previous #1 Gonzaga, Duke has found their way to the top of the power ranking. In his final year Coach K may have the most talented team in the country with this Blue Devils Squad. With four legitimate NBA prospects the college basketball landscape is living in a…
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NCAA Stock Report: Big Week for the Big East
As mentioned yesterday in our NCAA ranking, the Big East had a very good week. Upsets and emerging stars dominated headlines. Can three teams in our stock report recreate this success while the other two work on stopping their free fall? Teams on the Rise: Seton Hall Pirates: The Pirates appeared on our stock report…
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#19 Auburn vs. #22 UConn: Prospect Preview
#22 UConn squares off against #19 Auburn in a prospect preview with players all over the draft board. Will these prospects be able to increase their draft stock and who comes away with the win? Auburn and UConn faceoff today as the only game on the slate featuring two ranked teams. Both enter the day…
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MIP Scouting Top 25 NCAA Ranking Big East Takeover
Even though Villanova dropped their holiday tournament championship to Purdue, the Big East has had a revival over the first two weeks of college basketball. Every program is punishing their out of conference opponents and pulling over major upsets. The Big East – Big Ten challenge was almost all Big East and that is why…
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NCAA Stock Report: The First Week
One week into the season we gut check the teams on the rise and the teams falling out. A poor first week may not determine the end result but sets the tone for the season ahead. Over the last three seasons college basketball has been diving into anarchy much earlier than March. Mid-major programs have…
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MIP Scouting Top 25 NCAA Ranking 11.15.21
The first week of college basketball was filled with massive excitement and failure sending our ranking in flux. Programs lost buy games, top five teams faced off and top prospects rose to the occasion. In a time where college basketball has seemingly become an even playing field, expect the top 25 to look more fluid…
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Prospect Preview Double Header
College basketball returns tonight in The Garden when Duke, Kentucky, Michigan State and Kansas take the floor. Featuring seven prospects across two games, expect The Champions Classic to live up to its name. All four programs will be looking to set the tone for the new season tonight when Kansas faces Michigan State and Duke…
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Jaden Springer: 2021 Scouting Report
Jaden Springer was a bit overshadowed in such a heavy guard class however, organizations should see him as solid contributor coming to the next level.
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James Bouknight: 2021 Scouting Report
James Bouknight was a breakout sophomore this season and has proven himself as steady hand at the guard position. Will he be a star at the next level?
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MIP Scouting Mock Draft 2.0
March Madness can make or break the draft stock of many prospects, before the madness here is our first round mock draft.
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Jalen Johnson: 2021 Scouting Report
Jalen Johnson opted to leave Duke early in the season to focus on the upcoming draft, will he live up to the hype?
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Jalen Suggs: 2021 Scouting Report
Jalen Suggs announced himself to the world of college basketball game one of his freshman year. Will he do the same at the next level?
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Scottie Barnes: 2021 Scouting Report
It feels like every year we find another Florida State Seminole at the top of the draft board. Does Barnes have what it takes to succeed at the next level?
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NBA Pre-Draft Rankings 2021
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Evan Mobley: 2021 Scouting Report
Evan Mobley has been labeled the best big man in the draft but with such a deep class could he fall?
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Jalen Green: 2021 Scouting Report
Jalen Green made a statement by forgoing his college eligibility in favor of the G-League. Was it worth it?
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Cade Cunningham: 2021 Scouting Report
Cade Cunningham has been a lock for the number one pick since he committed to Oklahoma State, does he have the tools to back it up?
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MIP Scouting Mock Draft 1.0
March Madness can make or break the draft stock of many prospects, before the madness here is our first round mock draft.
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Prospect Preview: LSU vs. #20 Arkansas
The #20 Arkansas Razorbacks look to continue to rise up the standings and compete for the SEC title as they faceoff against LSU this weekend.
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Prospect Preview: #15 Texas Tech vs. #23 Kansas
After inching out a victory in the final seconds of a December matchup against #15 Texas Tech, the #23 Jayhawks look to sweep the season series
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NCAA Stock Report: Chasing March 3.1
With massive upsets and teams on the rise where does your team fall in this weeks stock report?
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MIP Scouting Yahoo Tourney Pick’Em
Since the field of 68 has been set and the countdown to the tournament is on, we have created a public bracket pool, MIP Scouting, on Yahoo! Every year we fill out countless brackets even if the final product never sees a money pool. Join our MIP Scouting public bracket on Yahoo.com to put one…
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Oregon vs. Arizona State Prospect Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils look to play spoiler against the Oregon Ducks tonight as prospect guards Chris Duarte and Josh Christopher face off.
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Providence vs. UConn Prospect Preview
As the UConn Huskies and Providence Friars face off, both teams are looking for a much needed win to bolster their tournament resume.
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Oklahoma State vs. #6 Texas Prospect Preview
Oklahoma State and Texas face off in a highly contested prospect battle with March implications.
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NCAA Stock Report: Chasing March 2.1
With massive upsets and teams on the rise where does your team fall in this weeks stock report?
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USC vs. Stanford: Prospect Preview
USC and Stanford faceoff in a prospect battle with massive implications for their NCAA tournament hopes.
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Miami vs. Duke: Prospect Preview
With hope of March on life support the Duke Blue Devils, led by Jalen Johnson and Matt Hurt look to stay alive against Isaiah Wong and Miami.
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Auburn vs. #2 Baylor: Prospect Preview
Auburn and Baylor faceoff in a highly anticipated matchup today as NBA eyes fall on Davion Mitchell, Jared Butler and Sharife Cooper.
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Gonzaga vs. San Diego: Prospect Preview
Gonzaga’s in 2021 has come primarily from the production of their top prospects. As the Bulldogs continue to succeed their stars stock only rises.
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NCAA Stock Report: Chasing March 1.1
With only weeks left until the start of the NCAA tournament we are tracking the teams with the most movement in their stock!
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Anthony Edwards: 2020 Scouting Report
Anthony Edwards has proven that he deserves to be the first pick. Edwards has the potential to become a premier scoring guard in the league.
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Deni Avdija: 2020 Scouting Report
Tyrese Haliburton has the potential to be the steal of the draft. Haliburton is poised for a meteoric rise up draft boards and in the NBA.
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Obi Toppin: 2020 Scouting Report
Obi Toppin has become the drafts most interesting prospect. From generally unrecruited to National Player of the year where will Toppin land?
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James Wiseman: 2020 Scouting Report
James Wiseman was only able to play three games at Memphis but he proved, in that short time, why he is a top three draft pick.
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Isaac Okoro: 2020 Scouting Report
In a league that has found elite players at the wing, some believe, Isaac Okoro could become the next great wing in the NBA. Bio and Measurables: Age 19 Height 6-6 Weight 225lb Position Small Forward College Auburn Draft Projection Top 10 Role Starter MPG 31.5 PPG 12.9 RPG 4.4 APG 2.0 STL 2.5 TO…
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Killian Hayes: 2020 Scouting Report
Killian Hayes has been touted as one of the best pure point guards in the draft. Can he live up to the hype?
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Tyrese Haliburton: 2020 Scouting Report
Tyrese Haliburton has the potential to be the steal of the draft. Haliburton is poised for a meteoric rise up draft boards and in the NBA.
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Lamelo Ball: 2020 Scouting Report
Can Lamelo Ball live up to the hype from the media and his famous family? He lets his game do the talking.