NBA Comparisons – Asa Newell
GEORGIA Bulldogs big man Asa Newell boasts remarkable athletic traits at the power forward position, and although some of his skills are still in the developmental phase, he certainly has the blueprint of an NBA talent. Newell is a talented inside scorer with excellent defensive traits, and is a consistent contributor whenever on the floor, […]
Condon’s career year creates draft opportunity
THE BIGGEST success story for Australians heading into the 2025 NBA Draft is Alex Condon, who has firmed his place in draft calculations with a magnificent year as a member of the Florida Gators in the NCAA. After signing with the Collingwood Magpies as a category-B rookie in the AFL, Condon returned to college basketball […]
Terrific Tyrese pushing up draft rankings
ALTHOUGH his change in role for the Duke Blue Devils may not have been ideal for individual production, Aussie Tyrese Proctor has done all he can to ensure selection at the 2025 NBA Draft in June. With the arrival of Cooper Flagg to the world’s most storied college basketball program, the landscape was completely changed […]
NBA Comparisons – Kon Knueppel
PLAYING for the Duke Blue Devils is not for the feint of heart, with the program constantly under the brightest lights, but Kon Knueppel has been able to shine on the big stage, and has played a big role in getting his team into the Final Four. Although there are players with deeper bags than […]
NBA Comparisons – Khaman Maluach
ONE OF the premier big men in the 2025 NBA Draft crop, Khaman Maluach offers plenty of size and two-way impact, and is one of several Duke Blue Devils expected to be taken in the top 10 in a few months’ time. Maluach stands an impressive seven-foot-two, but is very mobile for his size, and […]
NBA Comparisons – Tre Johnson
IT WAS A seriously impressive season from Tre Johnson as a member of the Texas Longhorns, storming into top five calculations ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, which takes place in June. A naturally gifted scorer, Johnson showed value as an offensive contributor, and is ideal for an NBA side looking to add to their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sabres superb to start the season
IN THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Girls VC Ashe, the Sandringham Sabres have again proven themselves to be the team to beat after continuing their red hot start to the season with another win in Round 3. The Sabres entered the 2025 fixture looking to bounce back from a preliminary final loss to […]
NBA Comparisons – Dylan Harper
BASKETBALL success runs in Dylan Harper‘s veins, the son of former NBA Champion Ron, who was a part of the Chicago Bulls’ success in the 1990’s. The next generation looks destined to take a few steps beyond his father’s shadow. Harper is looming as a top-three selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, with many claiming […]
