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.

Dec 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) drives th ball towards the basket against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Jase Richardson has been wildly efficient on drives and pull-up jumpers to start the season, mainly coming from second-side actions such as spot ups, off screens, and handoffs.

Huntington Prep guard Darryn Peterson takes the ball up the court during the first half at Canton Memorial Field House, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

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Darryn Peterson led Prolific Prep to victory over No. 1 recruit AJ Dybantsa and Utah Prep last night, in a dominant performace that put his hat into the ring for best prospect in the world.

Nov 27, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) shoots between Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (4) and Alabama Crimson Tide forward Jarin Stevenson (15) during the first half at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Dylan Harper has gotten off to a tremendous start finishing around the rim, but his numbers outside of the restricted area suggest there's more room for growth.

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The 6-foot-8 guard has been tearing up lower levels of college basketball thus far, but faces his biggest test tomorrow as he takes on Ole Miss.

Nov 15, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) goes to the basket during the second half against the Monmouth Hawks at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Shooting 75% at the rim through four games for Rutgers, Dylan Harper seems to have made improvements as a finisher since high school.

Nov 17, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) grabs a rebound between Tarleton Texans guard Izzy Miles (0) and guard Jordan Mizell (4) during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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In spite of shooting 18% from three early on, Edgecombe's impact defensively and on the glass have kept him top-20 in impact among freshman.

Tennessee forward Igor Milicic Jr. (7) and Tennessee forward Felix Okpara (34) during a UT preseason basketball practice at Pratt Pavilion on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

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How the 6-foot-10, 225-pound 22-year-old can create draft buzz at Tennessee this season.

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The 6-foot-8 French wing has had a phenomenal start to the 2024-25 season and his priors prove that his production thus far is no fluke.

Nov 8, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) shoots in front of Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Despite being the 38th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, Ajay Mitchell has been making an instant impact in spades with the Oklahoma City Thunder thanks to his shiftiness, shooting, and event-creation on the defensive end.