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Jordan Monaco

Jordan Monaco

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Jordan is a senior at Cornell University where he is an analytics consultant for the men’s basketball team and Co-President of the Cornell ILR Sports Business Society. He has also interned for Sports Aptitude, where he helped interview former front office members and current professional basketball players with the goal of improving the pre-draft process.

Mar 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Darrion Williams (5) dribbles the ball against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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A Conversation with Texas Tech's Darrion Williams

Draft Digest's Jordan Monaco sits down with Darrion Williams, a 2025 NBA Draft prospect and star at Texas Tech.

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Georgia Bulldogs guard Silas Demary Jr. (4) heads up court against Florida during their second round game of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 14, 2024.
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Two Teams with NBA Prospects that May be Going Under the Radar

College basketball will be filled with numerous NBA prospects next season, but here's two teams that may not be getting enough attention currently.

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Jan 12, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller (11) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward David Roddy (21) and forward GG Jackson (45) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
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2024 NBA Summer League: Top Standout Performers

Highlighting some of the top performers at NBA Summer League.

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Jul 15, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Colin Castleton (14) dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
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Standouts from the Lakers-Hawks Summer League Game

Let's take a look at who stood out in the Lakers-Hawks Summer League game yesterday.

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Apr 8, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; General view in the second half between the Connecticut Huskies and the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Breen/Arizona Republic-USA TODAY Sports
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2025 NBA Draft: Malique Lewis Scouting Report

Let's take a look at how 2025 NBA Draft prospect Malique Lewis' game could project to the NBA.

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Mar 29, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) reacts during the second half in the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Three Second Round Picks Who Can Break The Rotation This Season

Only around 27% of second round picks "stick" in the NBA, but who are a few second round picks in the 2024 NBA Draft that may break their team's rotations in their first season?

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Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dalton Knecht poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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2024 NBA Draft: Five Best Fits Among the First Round Picks

With the first round of the NBA Draft complete, we take a look at five the players who fit best with the team who drafted them.

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Mar 6, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard (15) shoots the ball during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
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2024 NBA Draft: Reed Sheppard Scouting Report

How does Kentucky's Reed Sheppard project to the NBA?

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Mar 15, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) celebrates his three point basket against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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2024 NBA Draft: Antonio Reeves Scouting Report

Breaking down the game of the Kentucky prospect.

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Mar 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Adou Thiero (3) handles the ball against Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Jack Gohlke (3) in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Two Returning Juniors to Monitor for the 2025 NBA Draft

While there will be a multitude of talent in the 2025 NBA Draft pool, Draft Digest's Jordan Monaco takes a look at two juniors that may be in line for breakout seasons.

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Connecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) celebrates after a foul call during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship against the Purdue Boilermakers, Monday, April 8, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
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NBA Draft: The Efficient Tall Freshman (ETF) Query

63% of freshmen who meet six specific criteria play five or more years in the NBA or are currently in the league. Who are the current players that qualify?

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Mar 8, 2024; Dayton, Ohio, USA; Dayton Flyers forward DaRon Holmes II (15) celebrates after defeating the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in overtime at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Lunsford-USA TODAY Sports
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NBA Draft: The Productive Junior Query

Around 66% of college basketball players who meet four specific criteria play five or more years in the NBA or are currently in the league. Who are the current players that qualify?

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