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

Chad Ford's NBA Big Board • 19 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24

Scouting international NBA prospects is tough because they often play less and face varying competition, making it hard to assess their true potential.
Some young players, like Nolan Traore, show great promise but have mixed stats, indicating areas where they need to improve.
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.

Why Bryce Young can change your franchise

Go Long with Tyler Dunne • 294 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23

🎾 Sports NFL Draft Scouting Players

Bryce Young is highlighted as a game-changer for NFL franchises.
Bob McGinn provides detailed draft coverage and insights on top offensive players like Bryce Young.
Scouts focus on game tape and live looks to evaluate prospects, with combine results also playing a role.

Senior Bowl Notes

The Draft Scout • 117 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24

🎾 Sports NFL Draft Football Scouting Athletes

The offensive line stood out at the Senior Bowl, with several players increasing their draft stock.
Players like Taliese Fuaga, Jordan Morgan, Jackson Powers-Johnson, and Tyler Guyton are potential first-round picks.
Christian Jones and Patrick Paul made a strong impression as potential Day 2 picks.

Bob McGinn is back at Go Long

Go Long with Tyler Dunne • 235 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23

🎾 Sports Football Podcasts NFL Draft Scouting

Bob McGinn is returning to Go Long with insightful NFL content including podcasts and draft series.
Subscribers can expect discussions on players like Jordan Love and the 2023 Packers, as well as insights on the Detroit Lions.
McGinn's in-depth NFL Draft series provides unique perspectives based on raw conversations with scouts.

2024 All-Senior Bowl Team

The Draft Scout • 98 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24

🎾 Sports Football Scouting NFL Quarterback

The 2024 Senior Bowl features over 100 players and top decision-makers in football.
Bo Nix from Oregon is highlighted as a top quarterback prospect at the Senior Bowl.
Nix is praised for his arm, mobility, football IQ, and leadership potential.

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Could Tyrese Proctor be Australia's next superstar talent?

The Pick and Roll • 157 implied HN points • 08 Oct 23

🎾 Sports Basketball Scouting Video Editing NBA

Tyrese Proctor shows potential as Australia's next basketball star.
Creating a scouting report video involves meticulous work and collaboration.
Seek help early, plan properly, and focus on audio for efficient video production.

My Journey to NBA Big Board

Chad Ford's NBA Big Board • 339 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23

🎾 Sports NBA Draft Basketball Scouting

Rafael Barlowe took over NBA Big Board from Chad Ford and shared his journey in basketball and scouting prospects.
NBA Big Board is a reader-supported publication that provides scouting reports, Big Board updates, and Mock Drafts.
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.

How Lachie Olbrich keeps climbing up NBA draft boards

The Pick and Roll • 117 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23

🎾 Sports Basketball NBA Athletes Scouting Career development

Lachie Olbrich is impressing NBA scouts and climbing draft boards.
His unique qualities and skills set him apart, like his 6'10 stature.
Olbrich's journey mirrors that of other successful Australian basketball players, showing promise for his future.

What we learned about the top NBA draft prospects at the G League Fall Invitational

Chad Ford's NBA Big Board • 99 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23

🎾 Sports Basketball Draft Prospects NBA Scouting Player analysis

Alexandre Sarr emerges as a potential No. 1 NBA draft pick with strong performance
Ron Holland showcases impressive skills but needs to work on his outside shooting
Matas Buzelis needs to be more assertive to compete for a top draft pick position

NBA Draft Season Opens Tonight!

Chad Ford's NBA Big Board • 99 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23

🎾 Sports Basketball NBA Draft Scouting Prospects

NBA Draft season opens with two top prospects playing tonight.
G League Ignite players Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland debut professionally.
Game features additional NBA prospects with first-round potential for 2024 draft.

Scouting the Top NBA Prospects at All-Star Weekend

Chad Ford's NBA Big Board • 179 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23

🎾 Sports Basketball Scouting

Scouting international NBA prospects is exciting and important for future talent.
European prospects face different challenges in their basketball development compared to the NBA.
Standout players from the Basketball Without Borders event include Matas Buzelis, Elliot Cadeau, and Aday Mara.

Potential vs. Production: Evaluating NBA Draft Prospects

Chad Ford's NBA Big Board • 79 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23

🎾 Sports NBA Scouting Draft Prospects Evaluation

NBA scouts assess draft prospects based on their potential and production.
The 2023 draft class has talented freshmen performing well, but also underclassmen with uncertain potential.
Scouts are evaluating how to weigh long-term potential against current performance in draft prospects.