Isaac Trotter

Drake Powell also mentioned that teams have brought up the Amen Thompson comp this week. Sacred ground athletically, but can kinda see the vision after Powell posted a soaring 43-inch vertical. With Powell all but gone, UNC needs a needle-moving wing badly.

Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello

UNC's Drake Powell, who tested as arguably the best athlete at the Combine, said he's staying in the NBA draft. "All-in on the draft. Door's closed." "Hubert Davis has been very supportive during this process. I've known him for a long time ... and he's just happy for me." https://t.co/3wQVl0O3NJ

Arkansas wing Adou Thiero was frank about his stay-or-go decision at the NBA draft combine. “The door is not completely shut, but we should know more this week. For me, the door is kinda closed but my circle around, they want to hear more great things to finally shut that door.” https://t.co/MYOEPo7eFO

Tyrese Proctor shut down any hint of a return to Duke for his senior season. “Yeah, I’ve always said I’m 100% in or 100% out. I’m happy with my decision. I loved being at Duke. I wish I could (go back), but I am 100% in. (Duke) was really good with all that.” https://t.co/vEOZZjpPY5

Cedric Coward — one of the biggest risers this week at the combine — dishes on his stay-or-go decision with Duke. Impressive dude. https://t.co/I4cW2YhkX6

Dozens of cameras, one Cooper Flagg and a few “talk about” questions about the Mavs. https://t.co/1BcIWwyedL

Everybody is concerned with their “stock” this week at the NBA draft combine and it’s an undrafted guy who wills his team to a huge Game 5 win. Lu Dort was tremendous in the fourth quarter. Some insanely clutch 3s and massive hustle plays to keep possessions alive.

The Shot Doctor did some real work with Cooper Flagg. The mechanics on his jumper looks so much cleaner than even a year ago. https://t.co/zRGoycYce4

Skills & Drills at the NBA Draft Combine. Everyone is making every single shot. https://t.co/UTeA4roIuG

Kyrie Irving-Cooper Flagg-Anthony Davis https://t.co/gOtmNl4p4d

If you watched any Rutgers games, it was pretty clear that Ace Bailey was not 6-foot-10 whenever he stood next to Dylan Harper. Also, wingspan > height. Don't think this will be *that* big of a deal.

Jonathan Givony @DraftExpress

Rutgers’ Ace Bailey’s official measurements from the NBA Draft Combine: 6’7 1/2 barefoot, 202.8 lbs with a 7’0 ½" wingspan and 8’11" standing reach https://t.co/FzkhKA2cM1

RT @JWerner247: 🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 985 | Isaac Trotter evaluates Illini's roster reset @Isaac__Trotter on what excites & conce…

The data clearly shows how the type of 3s matters so, so much. Here's what the median college basketball team shot from downtown last year: - 35% on transition 3s - 37% on unguarded catch-and-shoots - 32% on guarded catch-and-shoots - 30% on off-the-dribble 3s

Chris Steed @steeder10

This is the impact of analytics on modern basketball. The only thing that has a noticeable effect on team offense over the last decade or so is SHOT QUALITY. 3s are bad if they AREN’T catch and shoot. 3s are good if they ARE catch shoot. Pretty simple stuff. Don’t https://t.co/MzFNrX8iYw

Chance Stephens is a sleeper add for Minnesota. Dealt with an awful injury, but when healthy, can shoot the cover off it. Another smart gamble from Niko Medved. Gophers’ roster won’t jump off the page, but the pieces make a lot of sense.

Matt Zenitz @mzenitz

Former Maryland guard Chance Stephens has signed with Minnesota, @chris_hummer and I have learned for @cbssports/@247sports. Spent the last two years at Maryland after beginning his career at Loyola Marymount. https://t.co/wkYKVSg3vh https://t.co/8Wjox1Cl8a

RT @AdamFinkelstein: From the latest @247Sports College Basketball Show: @Isaac__Trotter & @CWalkerSports on who the best teams in the cou…

Jarring to see what the new Mountain West is actually going to look like next year. Realignment has massacred one of the most entertaining college basketball leagues. https://t.co/DyRKT1XQ17