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|  | | June 17, 2013
USA Basketball U19 World Championship Training Camp Report
by Jonathan Givony
A full breakdown of the happenings inside the USA Basketball U19 World Championship Training Camp, including scouting reports on the ten players released from the roster.
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|  | | June 15, 2013
USA Basketball U19 Training Camp Interviews
by Jonathan Givony
Oklahoma State's Marcus Smart and Louisville's Montrezl Harrell share their thoughts on playing for USA Basketball from day one of the U19 World Championship Training Camp.
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|  | | June 11, 2013
Giannis Adetokunbo Game Footage from U20 Greek National Team in Jesolo
by DraftExpress , Jonathan Givony
Game Footage of Giannis Adetokunbo playing with the U20 Greek National Team in Jesolo Italy against the U20 Croatian National team. This is Adetokunbo's first ever game played outside of Greece and was attended by approximately 50 NBA scouts and executives.
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|  | | June 10, 2013
2013 adidas Eurocamp: Day Three
by Jonathan Givony
All seven teams assembled here played on the final day of the 2013 EuroCamp.
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|  | | June 9, 2013
2013 adidas EuroCamp: Day Two
by Jonathan Givony
Day two of the adidas EuroCamp in Treviso, Italy included a number of standout performances.
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|  | | June 8, 2013
2013 adidas EuroCamp: Day One
by Jonathan Givony
Day one of the 2013 adidas EuroCamp in Treviso, Italy is officially in the books.
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|  | | June 6, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Alex Len
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Alex Len is one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft class, featuring a rare combination of size, length, mobility and skill. What are his strengths and weaknesses and where can we expect him to get picked on draft night?
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|  | | June 4, 2013
2013 adidas EuroCamp Preview and Roster Breakdown
by Jonathan Givony
The EuroCamp kicks off this Saturday, and DraftExpress will be present covering the event for the 10th straight year.
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|  | | May 29, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Rudy Gobert
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Rudy Gobert is one of the most unique prospects in this draft class with his terrific length, shot-blocking instincts and defensive potential. How much will his physical and offensive limitations hold him back on draft night?
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|  | | May 27, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Lucas Nogueira
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Lucas Nogueria is one of the more talented physical specimens in this year's big man crop, ranking among the league leaders in field goal percentage, offensive rebounds and blocks in the competitive ACB. How much will his lack of offensive polish and overall experience affect his perception as a prospect on draft night?
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|  | | May 24, 2013
2013 Nets Combine Recap
by Jonathan Givony
44 NBA prospects from diverse backgrounds were brought into the Nets Combine in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which was attended by all 30 NBA teams this week. Find out who the top performers were.
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|  | | May 23, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Otto Porter
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Otto Porter is one of the smartest and most versatile prospects in the 2013 NBA Draft. Is he athletic and prolific enough a scorer to be a top-5 pick and develop into a star in the NBA?
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|  | | May 20, 2013
NBA Combine Individual Player Assessments
by Jonathan Givony
Individual assessments of how different prospects performed at the NBA Combine, including Steven Adams, Tony Snell, Tim Hardaway Jr, Glen Rice Jr, Tony Mitchell, Jackie Carmichael and more.
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| | | May 18, 2013
NBA Combine Storylines, Part One - Who Made It, and What Does it Mean?
by Jonathan Givony
Exploring different storylines revolving around the 2013 NBA Combine, including who did and didn't attend, the gym finally being open to media members, and what the Combine actually means in the grand scheme of things.
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|  | | May 18, 2013
Nike International Junior Tournament London Scouting Reports Part Two
by Jonathan Givony
Scouting reports on the next best prospects seen at the Nike International Junior Tournament in London, including Nikola Rebic, Marko Guduric, Brano Djukanovic, Agusti Sans, Luke Nelson, and Kingsley Okoroh among others.
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|  | | May 15, 2013
Nike International Junior Tournament London Scouting Reports
by Jonathan Givony
Scouting Reports of the top prospects seen at the Nike International Junior Tournament in London, including Alberto Abalde, Mario Hezonja, Damien Inglis, Dusan Ristic, Nedim Buza, Marc Garcia and Doko Salic.
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|  | | May 6, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Steven Adams
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Steven Adams is one of the most physically gifted big men in this year's draft class. How much will his lack of experience and polish hurt him on draft night?
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|  | | May 3, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Michael Carter-Williams
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Michael Carter-Williams is a point guard with great size, passing skills and creativity, who lacks much in the ways of consistent scoring and decision-making ability. How does he stack up in this draft class?
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|  | | May 2, 2013
Glen Rice Jr Demonstrates There's More Than One Path to the NBA
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Glen Rice Jr might have the most unique story of any member of this year's draft class. From getting kicked out of Georgia Tech to being MVP of the D-League Finals in the span of one year, he's now a very viable draft prospect who might convince other talented young players that there's more than one path to making the NBA.
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|  | | April 30, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Cody Zeller
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
An athletic 7-footer who is capable of scoring from anywhere on the floor, Cody Zeller came into this season with huge expectations both individually and for his Indiana team who were ranked #1 for a good part of the season.
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|  | | April 29, 2013
DX Podcast: Jonathan Givony on CBS Sports Radio
by Jonathan Givony
Jonathan Givony joins Jody Mac on CBS Sports Radio to discuss a number of NBA draft related topics.
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|  | | April 26, 2013
Nike Hoop Summit Scouting Reports: Big Men
by Jonathan Givony, Matt Kamalsky
Scouting reports on Mouhammadou Jaiteh, Livio Jean-Charles, Karl Towns, Joel Embiid and Gabriel Deck.
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|  | | April 24, 2013
Nike Hoop Summit Scouting Reports: Wings
by Jonathan Givony, Matt Kamalsky
Scouting reports on Andrew Wiggins, Sergey Karasev and Tomas Dimsa.
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|  | | April 23, 2013
Nike Hoop Summit Scouting Reports: Guards
by Jonathan Givony, Matt Kamalsky
Scouting reports on Dennis Schroeder, Dante Exum and Nikola Ivanovic.
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|  | | April 12, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Trey Burke
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Trey Burke brings a complete and ideal offensive package to the table as a NBA point guard prospect. Will his lack of size and defensive prowess hurt his case as the top point guard in this year's draft?
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|  | | April 5, 2013
Trending Prospects: Jeff Withey (with Video Analysis)
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Jeff Withey has developed remarkably the past two seasons, from being a total non-factor his first three years in college to arguably the best overall defender in the NCAA. How far can his defensive prowess take him in the NBA, and where should it get him drafted?
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|  | | April 1, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Shabazz Muhammad
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Shabazz Muhammad is one of the most controversial prospects in the 2013 NBA Draft. He's clearly one of the best scorers and most fierce competitors around, but he has been criticized for his unconventional style of play, aversion for passing, and recent age-falsification. What kind of NBA prospect is he?
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|  | | March 29, 2013
NCAA Tournament NBA Draft Prospect Viewing Guide, Day Six
by Jonathan Givony
The name on the back of the jersey means just as much as the name on the front here at DraftExpress, so if you're watching the NCAA tournament with an eye on scouting future NBA players, you've come to the right place.
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|  | | March 28, 2013
NCAA Tournament NBA Draft Prospect Viewing Guide, Day Five
by Jonathan Givony
The name on the back of the jersey means just as much as the name on the front here at DraftExpress, so if you're watching the tournament with an eye on scouting players who will eventually play in the NBA, you've come to the right place.
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| | | March 27, 2013
DX Podcast: Jonathan Givony on 1620 The Zone
by Jonathan Givony
Jonathan Givony joins Sharp and Benning on 1620 The Zone to discuss a number of NBA draft related topics.
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|  | | March 26, 2013
Nike Hoop Summit International Roster Breakdown
by Jonathan Givony
The Nike Hoop Summit World team was officially announced today, complimenting the USA roster which was announced in January. The game is scheduled for Saturday, April 20th at the Rose Garden, in Portland, Oregon.
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|  | | March 23, 2013
Day Four NCAA Tournament NBA Draft Prospect Viewing Guide
by Jonathan Givony, Matt Kamalsky
The name on the back of the jersey means just as much as the name on the front here at DraftExpress, so if you're watching the NCAA tournament with an eye on scouting future NBA players, you've come to the right place.
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|  | | March 22, 2013
Day Three NCAA Tournament NBA Draft Prospect Viewing Guide
by Jonathan Givony, Matt Kamalsky
The name on the back of the jersey means just as much as the name on the front here at DraftExpress, so if you're watching the tournament with an eye on scouting players who will eventually play in the NBA, you've come to the right place.
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| | | March 21, 2013
Day Two NCAA Tournament NBA Draft Prospect Viewing Guide
by Jonathan Givony, Matt Kamalsky
The name on the back of the jersey means just as much as the name on the front here at DraftExpress, so if you’re watching the NCAA tournament with an eye on scouting future NBA players, you’ve come to the right place.
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|  | | March 20, 2013
2013 NCAA Tournament Day One NBA Draft Prospect Viewing Guide
by Jonathan Givony, Matt Kamalsky
The name on the back of the jersey means just as much as the name on the front here at DraftExpress, so if you’re watching the tournament with an eye on scouting players who will eventually play in the NBA, you’ve come to the right place.
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|  | | March 19, 2013
Testing the NBA Draft Waters in 2013
by Jonathan Givony
There again appears to be quite a bit of confusion about the NBA's early-entry draft process amongst college players, college coaches, NBA personnel and media members, due to rule changes made by the NCAA in May of 2011 regarding collegiate eligibility.
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|  | | March 18, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: B.J. Young
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
B.J. Young is one of the most talented scorers in college basketball, but is facing significant question marks after an uneven sophomore season. Is he a prospect a NBA team should consider investing in?
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|  | | March 17, 2013
2013 NCAA Tournament: First Weekend NBA Prospect Breakdown
by Jonathan Givony, Matt Kamalsky
With the 2013 NCAA Tournament Bracket officially set, we take a look at how the first weekend match-ups shape up from an NBA Draft perspective.
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| | | February 26, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Giannis Adetokunbo
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Giannis Adetokunbo has emerged from relative obscurity to rank among the very best international prospects in the 1994 age group. We investigate his unique background and NBA prospects with a video scouting report, full evaluation, and interview.
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|  | | February 20, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Nerlens Noel
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Nerlens Noel's season came to an unfortunate end as the result of a ACL tear. What, if any, effect has the highly touted center's injury had on his lofty draft stock?
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| | | January 25, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Russ Smith
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Russ Smith has gone from lightly recruited high school player to one of the faces of college basketball. What type of NBA prospect is he?
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|  | | January 24, 2013
HoopHall Classic Scouting Reports: Elite 2013 Prospects
by Jonathan Givony
A review of the top 2013 prospects seen at the prestigious HoopHall Classic in Springfield, Mass, including Jabari Parker, Aaron Gordon, Kasey Hill, Dakari Johnson, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Brannen Greene, Beejay Anya, Ishmail Wainright, Devin Williams, Nick Emery and Eric Mika.
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|  | | January 14, 2013
European Roundup: Jaiteh Dominating Pro B
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Mouhammadou Jaiteh has emerged as one of the best international prospects in the 1994 age group. We appraise his potential with a video scouting report, full evaluation, and interview.
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|  | | January 4, 2013
European Roundup: Dubljevic Delivering Offensively in Spain
by Jonathan Givony
Bojan Dubljevic has emerged from obscurity to develop into one of the top scorers in the Spanish ACB in his draft-eligible year. What kind of prospect is he long-term?
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|  | | January 2, 2013
NBA Draft Prospect of the Week: Anthony Bennett
by Jonathan Givony, Mike Schmitz
Anthony Bennett has established himself as one of the most productive players in college basketball, despite being just a freshman. We analyze his progress with a video and scouting report.
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