Why you can’t forget about Gradey Dick

Key Highlights: After a slow start to his rookie year, Gradey Dick has really picked up the pace in his last 21 games – averaging 9.2 PPG on 62.3% true shooting Dick is more than just a shooter – he’s good at making quick decisions and attacking closeouts Dick has the chance to develop into […]

Mat Issa  •  08 Mar 2024
The Other Unicorn: Just how good can Chet Holmgren be?

Key Highlights: Chet Holmgren may not be Victor Wembanyama but he’s still a very special player in his own right The concerns about Holmgren’s frailer frame are a bit overblown (although they are still present in certain facets of the game) According to Cerebro Sports’ Global Search tool, Holmgren has been playing at a borderline […]

Mat Issa  •  04 Mar 2024
Can Brandin Podziemski extend the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty?

Key Highlights: As a rookie, Brandin Podziemski’s combination of IQ, physicality, and effort already makes him a solid starting player in the NBA Podziemski’s biggest questions right now involve his spacing, size, and on-ball usage Given his similarities to Jalen Brunson, there is a pathway for Podziemski to develop into an All-Star caliber player. Although, […]

Mat Issa  •  01 Mar 2024
Will Michigan Fire Basketball Coach Juwan Howard & Pay $3M Contract Buyout?

As the Michigan Wolverines’ basketball program teeters on the brink of missing the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year under Juwan Howard, questions about his future with the program have intensified. Despite a promising start to his tenure, Howard’s fifth season at the helm has been challenging, with the team languishing at the bottom […]

David Evans  •  27 Feb 2024
Oklahoma State Basketball Coach Mike Boynton Contract, Salary, Buyout, & Net Worth

Oklahoma State’s college basketball head coach, Mike Boynton has found himself under a little bit of pressure in recent weeks. With his job under scrutiny, Boynton’s contract, salary, buyout clauses, and net worth are topics of interest for fans and analysts alike, reflecting both his value to the team and the commitment Oklahoma State has […]

David Evans  •  27 Feb 2024
NBA Study: Which NBA Coach Is The Best At Calling Plays?

Key Highlights: Since teams only really run set plays after timeouts, the best way to evaluate a coach’s play-calling acumen is to analyze how their team performs in after timeout possessions. Coaches with better offensive personnel have an advantage when it comes to raw ATO data. So, we need to adjust for that in order […]

Mat Issa  •  27 Feb 2024
What is the ceiling for Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija?

Key Highlights: Deni Avdija is playing the best basketball of his career this season He’s made massive improvements to his 3-point shooting, drive game, and ability to generate free throws Avdija has the outline of a future superstar role player Over his last four games, fourth-year forward Deni Avdija is averaging 28.3 PPG, 11.5 RPG, […]

Mat Issa  •  16 Feb 2024
NBA Study: How to know if you have a Championship caliber lineup

Key Highlights: In the playoffs, depth increases your floor. But to unlock that championship ceiling, you need your own version of the “Death Lineup.” 18 of the last 20 NBA Champions have had a regular season lineup featuring most/all of their best players, that has played at least 300 non-garbage time possessions together, and posted […]

Mat Issa  •  13 Feb 2024
This player is someone the Boston Celtics need to target at the trade deadline

Key Highlights: The Boston Celtics are a great team, but they need to add some more physicality to increase their chances at a title Isaiah Stewart gives them the physicality they need, at a price that they can afford Boston has the kind of team that can mask Stewart’s weaknesses As we get close to […]

Mat Issa  •  30 Jan 2024