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By Avi Tyagi   Great defender for a freshman, if a little foul-prone. A competitive shot contestor, Carter can get lost off-ball with his head turned to the ball, but is otherwise a consistent force. He’s a [...]

By Avi Tyagi   2024 Ace Bailey ruined 2025 Ace Bailey’s statistical profile. 2024 Ace Bailey, against easier competition, didn’t meet a shot he didn’t like. Ace Bailey, in his first 11 games, compiled 27 turnovers to [...]

By Avi Tyagi   The 18-year-old Frenchman, playing his trade at Ratiopharm, provides a compelling elevator pitch. A 6-10 power forward who might still be growing, Noa Essengue is an unstoppable force in transition, with enough skill [...]

By Avi Tyagi   Shoots the three well, is capable of shooting off the dribble, a work in progress offensively in the league. Keeps the ball moving, not a particularly exceptional passer. He has a very stout [...]

By Avi Tyagi   Being a thin and tiny shooting guard is a tough way to live. Ask Tyler Herro. Yeah, he may have technically made an All-Star this season, and he had a phenomenal play-in series. [...]

By Avi Tyagi   Less is more with Kon. He’s an excellent movement spacer, with the size, strength, and athletic burst to still power his way to the rim and to the free throw line. He’s a [...]

By Avi Tyagi   Let’s start defense first this time. V.J. is ready to be an on-ball defender. He is not to be trifled with in iso situations. He flips his hips fast, he’s got great recovery [...]

By Avi Tyagi   He’s a big guard who gets to the rim, passes the ball pretty well for a pick & roll ball-handler, and has the potential to be a four-level scorer (Rim!!!, middy, FTs, 3). [...]

By Avi Tyagi   Good rim finisher on self-created attempts, even if he’s not an elite vertical athlete for his size and position (still above average hops). Deceptive with his speed. Loves spins and spinning pivots and [...]

By Avi Tyagi Tier 1: HIM Cooper Flagg https://notradeclause.com/cooper-flagg-scouting-report/   Tier 2: Intriguing, Expected High-Level Contributors Dylan Harper https://notradeclause.com/dylan-harper-scouting-report/ V.J. Edgecombe https://notradeclause.com/v-j-edgecombe-scouting-report/   Tier 3: The Faint Outlines of Something Special Kon Knueppel https://notradeclause.com/kon-knueppel-scouting-report/   Tier 4: Intriguing but flawed Tre [...]