Basketball Intelligence for 7/25/23
The Day's Best NBA Reporting and Analysis
NBA DRAFT
Why are so many college basketball recruits reclassifying and enrolling early?
Brendan Marks, The Athletic
Just getting to the NBA is only one piece, though. The real boon, if a reclassifying player is talented enough, is getting a head start on his second NBA contract — the one that can set guys up financially for life. In that sense, a player’s college performance isn’t even the end-all, be-all, so long as he’s good enough to still be selected.
NBA Draft Scouting Report: Kansas' Elmarko Jackson
Staff, Draft Digest
LEAGUEWIDE STORIES
Hoops Rumors Glossary: Exhibit 10 Contract
Luke Adams, HoopsRumors
Something Positive About Every NBA Team, Part II (Northwest/Southeast Divisions)
Mike Shearer, Basketball Poetry
Corey Kispert ended the season shooting nearly 64% on twos and a superb 74% at the rim, elite numbers (albeit on low volume) that mirror his rookie-year marks. He’s become adept at using the threat of his shot to blow by desperate closeouts, and his size (a legitimate 6’7” and 225 pounds) helps him keep defenders at bay until he gets to his preferred floater range. His straight-on banked teardrop has become a signature move.
5 Young international NBA players ready to lead their country to glory
Charlie Spungin, Sir Charles in Charge
NBA offseason grades for every team after free agency, trades, and draft
Ricky O’Donnell, SB Nation