From April 5 to 7, 65 United States high school players from the class of 2025, 26, and 27 participated in a team USA Basketball Junior National Team minicamp in Phoenix, Arizona. This event allowed the players to get themselves some exposure to the team USA program, feel the experience of the Final Four, and showcase themselves in front of national media and NBA scouts. Here are a number of the top performers. To hear from several of the players about their experience at the minicamp interviews are here: Link Brandon McCoy PG 6’4 St. John Bosco HS, St. John Bosco CA Class of 2026 Came into th ..read more

This edition of our Stock Watch focuses on the rounds of Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight and Final Four. While it’s important not to overvalue the performances of these games, as each player’s full season body of work holds greater weight, how players perform under pressure is a key piece to the overall puzzle. Here is a look at how the top remaining prospect’s performances affected their stock. [Player Zach Edey] 7-4 300 C Purdue Sr. Edey had a tremendous NCAA tournament finishing with 177 points, (29.5 ppg)  tied for second all time, and behind only Glen Rice’s 184 in Michigan’s 1989 title r ..read more

During the Final Four week in Phoenix, Arizona the USA Junior National Team held a Minicamp with 65 of the best class of 2025, 2026, and 2027 high school participating. Article coming soon)with some insight on how some of the participants played but below is short interviews with some of the participants on how they felt they played in this minicamp and what are some of their summer play plans. List of Interviews in order: Day 1 & 2 Xavion Staton 6’11 C Sierra Vista HS, Las Vegas, NV Class of 2025 Alex Constanza 6’7 Forward Westminster Academy, Weston, FL Class of 2026 Hudson Greer 6’6 Win ..read more

Sotck Rising Zaccharie Risacher (6-10, SF/PF, 2005, Bourg) The last couple of months haven’t been great for the Frenchman. His scoring numbers have taken a deep dive, his 3-point percentage is down to the low 20%. Saying all that, it is still considered – and rightfully so – a lock to get picked in the Top-5 in this year’s NBA draft and he might even be the first player who will hear his name on Draft night. Risacher, at just 19, is a starter, and has helped lead his team to a Eurocup final for Bourg en Bresse, April 9th and 12th against Paris. Risacher is a wing with great size, who has been ..read more

The NCAA tournament provides a unique opportunity to see how a number of the upcoming draft’s top prospects perform in the spotlight, when the competition level is at it’s highest. Through the first weekend, a number of these players have seen their draft stocks fluctuate based on their play. Here is a look at some of the  notable performances, both good and bad. Stock Up Terrence Shannon 6-6 210 SG Illinois Sr. Shannon (pictured) has taken one of the top teams in the country on his back and assumed a large bulk of the scoring load all season. He’s averaging 23 ppg on the season, and has ..read more

It wasn’t quite the level of madness we’ve grown accustomed to experiencing, but it’s clear that the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament delivered once again. From another Kentucky upset, to some action-packed thrillers, college basketball was at the center of the sports world once again and reminding us all why it’s so many people’s favorite sporting event. As we catch our breath and prepare to cut the field to four, read up on the 16 teams remaining in order of best chance to cut down the nets in Phoenix! 1. UConn (28-3) The Huskies became the first defending champion to reach the second we ..read more

Noa Essengue is a long and talented 6-foot-10 combo forward from France. He was awarded MVP of the ANGT, which took place over the weekend in Dubai (recap to come). Noa also had a standout showing in Indianapolis over NBA All-Star Weekend at Basketball Without Borders camp. He has good size and length, combined with impressive athleticism – positive tools for the French prospect. he is currently projected as the 7th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.  We caught up with Noa in Indianapolis during All Star weekend at BWB and here’s what he had to say. NBADraft.Net: How do you feel like you played ..read more

  South East Houston (1) UConn(1) Longwood(16) Houston UConn Stetson(16) Nebraska (8) TexasA&M FAU FAU(8) Texas A&M (9) Houston UConn Northwestern (9) Wsiconsin (5) JMU SDSU SDSU(5) James Madison(12) JMU SDSU UAB(12) Duke (4) Duke Auburn Auburn (4) Vermont (13) Houston UConn Yale (13) Texas Tech(6) Kentucky Illinois BYU (6) NC State (11) NC State BYU Duquesne (11) Kentucky (3) Kentucky Illinois Illinois (3) Oakland (14) Kentuck ..read more

Why 1 Seed North Carolina Advances: The have probably the most experienced big game player in this tournament in Armando Bacot, and pack a wallop on offense. They’re also one of the best rebounding teams in the country which is huge in March Madness. I think DJ Wagner has a huge first 3 rounds in a way akin to what Jordan Hawkins did for UConn last year. He’s the timely shot guy that every team needs, and out of all 1 seeds UNC is the most underrated and undervalued in terms of odds. Despite the loss to NC State, UNC could find themselves in the final four for the second time in 3 years. Why 1 ..read more

Why 1 seed Purdue Advances: The end to Purdue’s season last year was nothing short of tragic. They busted millions of brackets by losing to 16 seeded Fairleigh Dickinson in the first round. Though it seemed unfathomable at the time, it might have been a blessing in disguise. The Boilermaker’s regular season looked like a revenge tour and earned them the one seed in the Midwest. This allowed them to avoid teams like Tennessee, Creighton and Oregon before the Elite 8. Don’t be mistaken, they still have a tough path ahead with a Bill Self led Kansas squad knocking on the door and two of the top t ..read more