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Chad Ford's NBA Big Board, now run by Rafael Barlowe, focuses on scouting reports, mock drafts, and analysis on NBA Draft prospects. It covers emerging talents, evaluates players from various competitions, and ranks prospects based on performance and potential, offering insights from scouts, coaches, and general managers.

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Behind the Numbers: A Deep Dive into 2025's Top International NBA Prospects (Part 1)

19 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Scouting International Prospects Analytics
  1. Scouting international NBA prospects is tough because they often play less and face varying competition, making it hard to assess their true potential.
  2. Some young players, like Nolan Traore, show great promise but have mixed stats, indicating areas where they need to improve.
  3. The article highlights top players from Europe now, with plans to cover talents from Australia and China later, suggesting a strong international class for the next NBA draft.

Under-the-Radar Lob Threats for the 2025 NBA Draft

59 implied HN points • 24 Oct 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Athletes Draft Prospects Analysis
  1. Vertical lob threats are important in the NBA because they help create offensive space, making it easier to score. They can change games by forcing defenses to choose between protecting the rim or the perimeter.
  2. Having players who can catch lobs and finish at the rim opens opportunities for shooters and playmakers. This diversifies the team's strategy and keeps defenses guessing.
  3. Prospects like Miles Rubin show promise as lob threats and could surprise teams in the 2025 NBA Draft. Their unique skills might not always show in stats but can be crucial for team success.

Freshmen Fireworks: Top Prospects Dominate in Exhibition Action

79 implied HN points • 20 Oct 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Athletes Exhibitions College sports
  1. Top freshmen are making a strong impression in exhibition games. Players like Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey are showcasing their talent and preparing for the upcoming season.
  2. Cooper Flagg is projected as a potential No. 1 pick for the 2025 NBA Draft. He had an impressive outing with 22 points and several assists and blocks in his debut.
  3. There are emerging talents from overseas like Mouhamad Faye who could surprise everyone in the 2025 draft. Keep an eye on these rising stars as the season progresses.

Toohey’s Hot Start and Traore’s Champions League Debut Highlight Top International Prospect Performances

59 implied HN points • 03 Oct 24
🎾 Sports Basketball International Prospects Performance
  1. Nolan Traore had an impressive debut in the Champions League, showing his talent despite earlier struggles. His performance helped his team win a big game.
  2. Alex Toohey is off to a strong start in Australia, making a name for himself early in the season. His skills are catching the attention of scouts.
  3. Ben Saraf and Noa Essengue continue to excel in Germany, proving they are top prospects. Their consistent play is making them standout players in their league.
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Big Board 2.0 Part II - Picks 15-30

119 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🎾 Sports NBA Draft Basketball
  1. The post discusses the second part of the Big Board 2.0 for the 2024 NBA Draft.
  2. The rankings are based on intel from NBA scouts and executives.
  3. The 2024 NBA draft is anticipated to be unpredictable with different rankings from various scouts.

My Journey to NBA Big Board

339 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🎾 Sports NBA Draft Basketball Scouting
  1. Rafael Barlowe took over NBA Big Board from Chad Ford and shared his journey in basketball and scouting prospects.
  2. NBA Big Board is a reader-supported publication that provides scouting reports, Big Board updates, and Mock Drafts.
  3. Barlowe's dream of creating his own NBA Draft website led him on a unique journey traveling abroad to cover international prospects and build his brand.

Prospect Watch: NBA scouts weigh in on Bronny James and D.J. Wagner

59 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Draft Prospects NBA Player analysis
  1. NBA scouts are discussing Bronny James and D.J. Wagner as top prospects for the 2024 NBA draft.
  2. Both players are sons of former NBA players and have high expectations, but are facing challenges in their current season.
  3. There is a possibility that they may not be first-round picks and might consider staying in college to improve their draft stock for the 2025 class.

Hot Topić!

79 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
🎾 Sports Basketball
  1. Nikola Topić is a rising NBA prospect to watch from Serbia.
  2. Topić has been impressing scouts and is considered a top prospect for the 2024 draft.
  3. Scouts are excited about Topić's potential and performance in the early stages of the 2023-24 season.

Scouting the Top NBA Prospects at All-Star Weekend

179 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🎾 Sports Basketball Scouting
  1. Scouting international NBA prospects is exciting and important for future talent.
  2. European prospects face different challenges in their basketball development compared to the NBA.
  3. Standout players from the Basketball Without Borders event include Matas Buzelis, Elliot Cadeau, and Aday Mara.

NBA Mock Draft: Round 2

119 implied HN points • 07 Feb 23
  1. The post is about NBA Mock Draft: Round 2
  2. It includes a link to NBA Mock Draft Round 1
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