Ethan Alexander

1 week ago | draftstack.substack.com | Ethan Alexander

Some prospects are simply so productive that they defy traditional belief of what it takes to get drafted into the NBA. This is the case for Florida’s Alijah Martin, who despite often playing the role of a 6’2” wing for the Gators this year, has proven himself worthy of a next level opportunity. The hyper-athletic all-around contributor played just about every role for the Gators this season, cementing himself as a versatile option for any professional organization looking for immediate impact.

3 weeks ago | draftstack.substack.com | Ethan Alexander

It’s difficult to deny that college basketball’s modern ecosystem does not promote loyalty. No matter what your opinions are regarding the transfer portal, it’s understood that seeing a player remain with one program throughout their entire career is no longer the expectation. That’s why Oregon center Nate Bittle is so unique, as he has stuck beside the Ducks throughout his roller coaster college career.

3 weeks ago | draftstack.substack.com | Ethan Alexander

As the old saying goes; when one door closes, another opens. In this case, the closing door is the end of the 2024-25 college basketball season, and the opening door is the transfer portal. This seems to be a philosophy many of the top players in the country are subscribed to, as countless elite talents have already entered their names into the portal only a few days after their final game of the year.

4 weeks ago | draftstack.substack.com | Ethan Alexander

When evaluating potential NBA talent, fans and evaluators alike often lose sight of the development process in its entirety. We zone in on prospects who’ll be selected in the upcoming draft and throw players to the wayside who may not become a real prospect until the following year(s). Today I want to cover Illinois’ Kylan Boswell, who I do not think has what it takes to make an NBA leap as of today, but who has shown enough intriguing flashes for me to believe in his long-term development.

1 month ago | draftstack.substack.com | Ethan Alexander

There are very few player archetypes in all of basketball that are a better mix of productivity and entertainment than the uber-skilled, yet somewhat unathletic, big man. Not only that, but trends at every level of the sport suggest that these players are a development coach’s dream. The NBA has been dominated by Nikola Jokic for over half a decade, with up-and-coming talents like Alperen Sengun and this year’s Derik Queen fitting into this mold.