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Nick Crain

Nick is co-founder and lead draft analyst for Draft Digest. A credentialed NBA reporter for over five years, he's covered the league for various outlets including SLAM and Forbes.

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Oregon's Kwame Evans Set to be Among Biggest Sophomore Risers Next Season

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NBA Playoffs: Heat Rookie Jaime Jaquez to Play Significant Role Against Celtics

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2024 NBA Draft: Ryan Dunn is Still Worthy of First-Round Selection

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Jah Jackson: From Overtime Elite to NBA Draft - A Path Paved with Resilience and Dedication

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2024 NBA Draft: Ron Holland Should Still be in Consideration for Top Pick

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NBA Play-In Tournament: Warriors Rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis to Serve Crucial Role Against Kings

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Is Ulrich Chomche Worth the Risk in 2024 NBA Draft?

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Up Next: Victor Wembanyama in Paris for Olympics

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Evaluating the NBA’s Most Impactful Rookies

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NCAA Championship: The Clash of Zach Edey and Donovan Clingan We’ve All Been Waiting For

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NBA Draft: Evaluating the Upside of Alabama’s Rylan Griffen

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Ignite Update: One Last Look at the Prospects From Program's Final Season

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NBA Draft: Alabama’s Jarin Stevenson Showcases Future Upside in Elite Eight Outburst

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Spurs Rookie Victor Wembanyama Continues to Push Boundaries with Historic Night Against Knicks

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NBA Draft: Marquette’s Kam Jones Should Provide Immediate Scoring Punch at Next Level

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NBA Draft: Clemson's PJ Hall Flashes Translatable Role on Path to Elite Eight

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Yves Missi, Baylor
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2024 NCAA Tournament: 68 NBA Draft Prospects to Watch

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Bryson Tiller, OTE
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Overtime Elite: City Reapers Complete Yet Another Championship Run

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AJ Storr
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Stock Risers: Wisconsin's AJ Storr Has Chance to Shine in Sunday's Championship Game

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Rakease Passmore
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High School Spotlight: Kansas Commit Rakease Passmoore

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Victor Wembanyama
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Draft Digest Roundtable: Appreciating the Greatness of Victor Wembanyama

By Derek Parker, Nick Crain, Morten Stig Jensen, Jam Hines, Nathan Aker and Arya Chawla
Ron Holland, Matas Buzelis, G League Ignite
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Matas Buzelis Has Chance to Shine with Ron Holland Sidelined for Season

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Yves Missi, Baylor
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College Stock Watch: Baylor's Yves Missi

By Nick Crain
Overtime Elite, OTE
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Overtime Elite: Lincoln Cosby is Next Up

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Adam Silver
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Sheds Light on New Two-Day Draft Model

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Overtime Elite: Darrion Sutton's Potential as Playmaking Wing

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G League Ignite Prospects Shine in NBA Rising Stars Challenge

By Nick Crain
Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren
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NBA Rookie Class Observations Through All-Star Break

By Nick Crain
Drew Pember
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College Prospect Spotlight: UNC Asheville's Drew Pember

By Nick Crain
Overtime Elite
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Overtime Elite to Showcase Talent in Indianapolis Ahead of All-Star Weekend

By Nick Crain
Stephon Castle
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College Stock Watch: UConn's Stephon Castle

By Nick Crain
Isaiah Evans
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High School Spotlight: Duke Commit Isaiah Evans

By Nick Crain
TCU
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Prospect Notebook: Scouting Notes From TCU vs Texas

By Nick Crain
BJ Freeman
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College Prospect Spotlight: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee's BJ Freeman

By Nick Crain
Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson
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Rookie Watch: Checking in on the Thompson Twins

By Nick Crain
Viktor Lakhin, Cincinnati Bearcats
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College Prospect Spotlight: Cincinnati's Viktor Lakhin

By Nick Crain
Matas Buzelis, G League Ignite
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Ignite Update: Matas Buzelis Finding His Groove in G League

By Nick Crain
Jarace Walker, Indiana Pacers
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NBA Rookies: Jarace Walker Deserves More Playing Time

By Nick Crain
Zeke Mayo, South Dakota State
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College Prospect Spotlight: South Dakota State's Zeke Mayo

By Nick Crain
Ian Jackson
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Overtime Elite: Ian Jackson Continues to Showcase Future NBA Upside

By Nick Crain
A.J. Dybantsa
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G League Ignite: What Two Seasons in Pro System Could do for A.J. Dybantsa

By Nick Crain
Tre Johnson
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High School Spotlight: Link Academy's Tre Johnson

By Nick Crain
Karter Knox
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Overtime Elite: Karter Knox Continues to Prove He's Among the Best in this Class

By Nick Crain
Devin Carter, Providence
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College Stock Watch: Providence’s Devin Carter

By Nick Crain
Alex Sarr, Perth Wildcats, Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland, G League Ignite
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Ignite Update: The Draft Stock of Ron Holland and Matas Buzelis

By Nick Crain
Robert Dillingham, Kentucky Wildcats
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College Stock Watch: Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham

By Nick Crain
Izan Almansa, G League Ignite
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Ignite Update: Finding Success Following Slow Start to Season

By Nick Crain
Overtime Elite
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Behind the Scenes: Breaking Down the Business Side of Overtime Elite

By Nick Crain
Damien Wilkins, Overtime Elite, OTE
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Giving Back to the Game: Damien Wilkins is Grooming Next Generation of Hoopers Through Overtime Elite

By Nick Crain
Overtime Elite, OTE
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The Recruitment Pitch: Why Players Choose Overtime Elite

By Nick Crain
Overtime Elite, OTE
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Do Your Homework: Overtime Elite is the Perfect Program for Young Hoopers

By Nick Crain
Ron Holland, G League Ignite
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Ignite Update: Early Season Observations from Talented Roster

By Nick Crain
Overtime Elite, OTE, Thompson
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Beyond the Buzzer: Overtime Elite's Blueprint for Success

By Nick Crain
Chet Holmgren, OKC Thunder
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NBA Rookies: Thunder’s Chet Holmgren Finds Success Early in Games

By Nick Crain
Izan Almansa, G League Ignite
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International Superstar: G League Ignite's Izan Almansa Took Talent Stateside and Continues to Rise

By Nick Crain
Judah Mintz, Syracuse Orange
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NBA Draft: Top Returning Players for 2023-24 College Basketball Season

By Nick Crain
Tyler Smith, G League Ignite
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Walking Mismatch: G League Ignite's Tyler Smith Blends Fluidity with Size

By Nick Crain
London Johnson, G League Ignite
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Making the Leap: G League Ignite’s London Johnson Ready to Break Out in Year 2

By Nick Crain
Thierry Darlan, G League Ignite
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Tools That Translate: How G League Ignite’s Thierry Darlan Became Clear Lottery Talent

By Nick Crain
Dink Pate, G League Ignite
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All Business: G League Ignite Prospect Dink Pate Possesses Mindset and Skillset to Continue Making History

By Nick Crain
Babacar Sane, G League Ignite
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Just Scratching the Surface: G League Ignite’s Babacar Sane Could Prove to be Breakout Player Ahead of 2024 NBA Draft

By Nick Crain
Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, Houston Rockets
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2023-24 NBA League Pass Rankings: Rookie Cores to Watch

By Nick Crain
Somto Cyril
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Overtime Elite Scouting Notes: Somto Cyril, Bryson Tiller Showcase Talent in Preseason Action

By Nick Crain
Karter Knox
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Overtime Elite Scouting Notes: Karter Knox, Reynan dos Santos Shine in Big Wins

By Nick Crain
Ron Holland
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G League Ignite: Successful Roots Lead to Best Roster Yet for 2023-24 Season

By Nick Crain
Alex Sarr, Perth Wildcats
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NBL Next Stars: A Program Gaining Momentum as Premier Pathway to the NBA

By Nick Crain
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