by Jeff Bendel | Jan 30, 2023 | College Basketball, Featured, NBA, News
Although the month of February is just starting, there's arguably no better time to look at the NBA Draft landscape. It's still prior to the NCAA Tournament (where certain players will inevitably blow up and see their stock take a massive rise), yet we have a large...
by Jeff Bendel | Jan 9, 2023 | College Basketball, Featured, NBA, News, Player Reports
Photo Courtesy of Liberty University Objectively, no sport goes through more constant change than basketball. The various eras of the game since its foundation clearly highlight the differences in how much things have evolved over time. The addition of the shot clock,...
by Jeff Bendel | Jul 30, 2021 | Featured, NBA, News, Player Reports
(#21) Los Angeles Clippers Selection: Keon Johnson (Tennessee) Grade: D Although folks have been consistently bullish on Johnson since the start of the college season, it's unclear as to why. He's a quality athlete but simply has glaring deficiencies within his game...
by Jeff Bendel | Jul 30, 2021 | Featured, NBA, News, Player Reports
(#11) Charlotte Hornets Selection: James Bouknight (UConn) Grade: B Like multiple others taken in the top ten, Bouknight steadily climbed draft boards throughout the last six months. The general public seems pretty excited about the dynamic pairing of Bouknight and...
by Jeff Bendel | Jul 30, 2021 | Featured, NBA, News, Player Reports
(#1) Detroit Pistons Selection: Cade Cunningham (Oklahoma State) Grade: A It's unclear why Detroit showed any motivation to move this pick, as Cunningham is about as safe as anyone in this draft. His IQ, size, and complete skillset brings obvious appeal to any NBA...
by Patrick O'Brien | Jul 30, 2021 | Featured, NBA, News
The NBA Draft was on Thursday night, as players around the country were able to achieve their dream of playing in the NBA. There were a few surprises along the way but teams were hoping to find their next stars. Phenom Hoops tuned in as well and had some thoughts from...