NBA Draft
Maurya K

Maurya Kumpatla

Joined: May 15, 2024

Maurya currently attends the University of Tennessee and covers the NBA Draft, as well as the league as a whole. He enjoys analyzing player fit and team building as he evaluates prospects.

Dylan Harper (2) and Keiner Asprilla (34), of Don Bosco, hear the applause as they are taken out of the game with approximately two minutes left to go during the Bergen County Jamboree, Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Hackensack.

NBA Draft: Examining Dylan Harper's Finishing

At 6-foot-5, Dylan Harper is considered the class' premier point guard prospect. How does his finishing fare as a lead guard?

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Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) shouts at a teammate while playing against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
NBA Rookies

Predicting the 2025 NBA All-Rookie Second Team

Predicting the five players who will make the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

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Apr 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Detailing Amen Thompson's Excellent Rookie Rebounding Season

Amen Thompson finished in the 89th percentile in offensive rebounding rate with a 10.7%, which ranked first among all guards and wings.

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2025 NBA Draft: Tracking French Prospect Nolan Traore's Finishing

How well does Nolan Traore finish at the rim with his left hand?

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Jul 10, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7) claps from the sideline during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
NBA Rookies

Predicting the 2025 NBA All-Rookie First Team

Predicting the five players who will make the NBA All-Rookie first team.

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Dec 10, 2022; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Long Island Lutheran guard VJ Edgecombe (1) against Wasatch Academy during the HoopHall West basketball tournament at Chaparral High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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NBA Draft: How Baylor's VJ Edgecombe Creates his own Buckets

VJ Edgecombe possesses a high floor as an NBA draft prospect, but creating his own buckets is how he'll rise up draft boards and potentially secure a No. 2 spot.

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London Jemison Ranked Top 40 in Class of 2025

On3 unveiled their latest top 150 basketball rankings for the class of 2025 yesterday, which included London Jemison landing a top 40 spot.

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Feb 13, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; A general view of the shoes worn by Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Myles Johnson (15) during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports
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Rising Guard Jaylen Petty Dominates adidas 3SSB

Jaylen Petty showcased excellent two-way ability throughout the adidas 3SSB Circuit.

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St. Joseph's Tounde Yessoufou (24) dunks the ball during the first round of the Capitol City Classic at Willamette University on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Salem, Ore.
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5-Star Recruit Tounde Yessoufou Finalizes Top 10 Schools

The 6-foot-5, 210-pound forward recently finalized his list of top 10 schools.

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Evaluating Nolan Traore's Unique Ability

Nolan Traore's ability to attack gaps showcases a lot of the intrigue around him.

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Jul 15, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) competes against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
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Bronny James Impresses in Final Two Summer League Games

Bronny James posted a combined 25 points in 48 minutes in his final two Summer League games in Las Vegas.

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Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) reacts after scoring against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
NBA Rookies

Three Rookies Who Have A Chance To Make Instant Impact

Three rookies who have a chance to make an instant positive impact on their team.

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