By Avi Tyagi Spectacular. The one-word descriptor of Onsi Saleh’s first draft week. Saleh and Quin Snyder’s new front office has feasted on desperation from other teams in the early going. The Hawks metaphorically stepped up [...]
By Avi Tyagi Will run himself into trouble sometimes in the paint. Great shooter, great pull-up shooter. Will attack to create pull-ups on the left or the right wing (even if he does show a preference [...]
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). [...]
