Liam Badkin

SCOUTING NOTES | Florida vs. Texas Tech
THE FLORIDA Gators have advanced through to the Final Four of the NCAA National Tournament after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders by five points in the Elite Eight over the weekend. The Gators are widely expected to go deep into the National Tournament after a strong season, but got a fair scare from the […]

Rhoden produces career night as Raptors fall to Blue Coats
ALTHOUGH his Raptors 905 fell to the Delaware Blue Coats in the final regular season match in the G League over the weekend, Jared Rhoden was tremendous, posting a career-best night despite the clash being a dead rubber. Both sides did not qualify for the postseason in the Eastern Conference, so this would be their […]

SCOUTING NOTES | Duke vs. Arizona
THE CHAMPIONSHIP favourite is still in the hunt, after the Duke Blue Devils did enough to hold on for a seven-point win over the Arizona Wildcats in a blockbuster clash in the NCAA National Tournament on Friday. Duke has been the team to beat all season, boasting the projected first overall pick in the 2025 […]

Sears stars as ‘Bama beats BYU
IT WAS A record-breaking night from the Alabama Crimson Tide as they made the most three-pointers in a single NCAA National Tournament game in their win over the BYU Cougars, with guard Mark Sears leading the way. The Crimson Tide were favoured coming into the clash, coming off an impressive win that was headlined by […]

NBA Comparisons – Derik Queen
IT HAS been quite the week for Maryland big man Derik Queen, who sent his side into the Sweet 16 at the NCAA National Tournament with a buzzer-beating game-winner in the shot of March Madness so far. Queen has had an impressive season for the Terrapins, and now looms as a potential top-five selection in […]

Peterson produces pristine performance in tight Celtics loss
WRAPPING up their G League 2024/25 regular season with a tough nine-point loss to the Westchester Knicks, the Maine Celtics will still be encouraged by the performance of two-way player Drew Peterson despite the result. The Celtics had already clinched a playoff spot with a win, and now with the loss, will be waiting on […]

Thomas, Dawson trade blows in thriller
AN ENGROSSING game within the game took place in the NCAA National Invitational Tournament earlier this week, when the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the San Francisco Dons by a single point in a thrilling clash. March Madness has seen some memorable performances over the years, and there were two more added to the list when […]

NBA Comparisons – VJ Edgecombe
ONE OF the most athletic prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft class, VJ Edgecombe uses this to his advantage and looms as one of the top selections when the night of nights takes place in June. The Baylor Bears guard impressed with his high flying ways throughout the 2024/25 NCAA season, and was one of […]

Gaze still excited despite unlucky injuries for Tigers
WITH THE 2025 NBL1 season set to begin this weekend, the Melbourne Tigers are a slightly different looking roster heading into their first match than they would have expected a few months ago. The Tigers were shaping up for a big campaign throughout the off-season, not only bringing through more players from their very successful […]

Washington wonderful for Suns in tight loss
THE VALLEY Suns may have fallen five points short of the Mexico City Capitanes, but point guard TyTy Washington Jr. dominated with a triple-double when the two sides went head to head at Arena CDMX on Thursday. The Suns are firming for a postseason appearance, sitting in fifth spot coming into the clash with 19 […]

NBA Comparisons – Ace Bailey
ONE OF the best players in the 2025 NBA Draft Crop, Ace Bailey has firmed as a top-five selection in June and is one of the brightest wing prospects of the past few years. Standing six-foot-10, Bailey has the tools to play four positions, and has explosive traits that certainly benefit him on both ends […]

SCOUTING NOTES | Alabama vs. Saint Mary’s
AN EMPHATIC first half performance helped set up the Alabama Crimson Tide for a 12-point win over the Saint Mary’s Gaels and book a spot in the Sweet 16 in the NCAA National Tournament on Monday afternoon. The Crimson Tide came into the match looking strong, having built a balanced roster that is capable of […]