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“Cracking the Code: What ‘Feel,’ ‘Motor,’ and ‘Upside’ Really Mean in Player Evaluation”

In today’s fast-paced basketball culture—where viral clips and mixtape highlights often dominate the conversation—it’s easy to overlook the subtle truths that reveal a player’s soul. But if you truly want to assess talent at its core, you have to look deeper. Past the stats. Past the hype. Into the grit, the IQ, the tools, the…

Dedan Thomas Jr. Scouting Report: What Makes LSU’s New PG a Game-Changer in the SEC

I’ve been tracking Dedan Thomas Jr. for over five years—long before the national headlines and transfer portal buzz—back when he was a smooth, cerebral point guard showcasing his poise, polish, and natural feel for the game at Schofield Middle School, Dream Vision, and Liberty High School in Henderson, Nevada. I intentionally held back from doing…