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Atlanta Pro Day Rating System

  Daeshaun’s Rating System (Scoutz) Title: Scoutz Pro Day Date: 11/24/24 Location: Atlanta  Total Games: 2 FOR EACH TEAM  0- Poor 5- Average 10-Good  13- All Star 20- Superstar Team Italy #49 8.8 DRS (1st game: 9.4, Second Game 8.2) #9 5.5 DRS (1st game: -0.2, Second Game: 1.3  #30 11.15 DRS (1st game: 14.6, Second Game: 7.7) #1 3 DRS (1st game: 3, Second Game: 5.6)  #4 7.6 DRS (1st game: 9.4, Second game: 5.8) #15 3.1 DRS (1st game: 3.8, Second Game: 2.4) #22 8.6 DRS (1st game: 8.2, Second Game: 9) #32- 1.8 DRS (1st game: 1.2, Second Game: 2.4) #3- 7.3 DRS (1st game 7.8, Second Game 6.8) Team Spain  #18 7.5 DRS (1st Game: 9.2, 2nd Game: 5.9) #42 3.3 DRS (1st Game: 5.6, 2nd Game: 1.5) #26 2.5 DRS (1st Game: 2.8, 2nd Game: 2.2) #29 2.25 DRS (1st Game: 2.1, 2nd Game: 2.4) #28 -1.75 DRS (1st Game: -1.7, 2nd Game: -2.3)  #27 -2.9 DRS (1st Game: -2.5, 2nd Game: -3.3)  #34 8.05 DRS (1st Game: 11.7, 2nd Game: 3.9) Team France  #23 4.2 DRS (1st ...

Are the Cleveland Cavaliers true contenders

  The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a historic start in the young NBA season. They are only the six teams in league history to start off the season 13-0 or better, the last being the 2015-2016 Warriors. I was high on Cleveland before the season as a regular season team. I thought they would finish as the three seed in the Eastern Conference ahead of Milwaukee and Philadelphia. My prediction is looking good right now. I would be lying if I said I saw this coming. The Cavs have always been a good defensive team, but this team has made a leap as a potentially an elite offensive team. With this hot start, the question is now is this start legit? Are the Cavaliers good enough to make it to the NBA finals this season?  Before I answer my own question, let’s deep dive into why they are playing so well. The first stat that jumps out is pace. New head coach Kenny Atkinson made it a point of emphasis to his team to play with more tempo. Last year the team was bottom ten in the league i...

College Park Skyhawks Scouting Report

  Scouting Report   College Park Skyhawks: Date: November 13, 2024 Team: College Park Skyhawks Vs 905 Raptors  Scout: Daeshaun Brathwaite  Dominick Barlow Body/Athleticism  Barlow is listed as 6’8 and weighs 215 pounds. He is not quick, but he moves well enough for a wing player. He is not weight strong, but I don’t think the weight is much of a concern.  Shooting:  The mechanics of the shot are fine. He has a little funky flick of the wrist when he releases it. The shooting has improved. Last year he shot only 30 percent from last year. In short sample size, he is shooting 60 percent from three. He has also made his free throws so far. Obviously those numbers are not substantial, but there is a confidence when he shoots that he knows the shot is going in.  Position/Offense  Barlow mainly plays off the ball. He has a good touch around the rim. For this team, he is playing more like a small ball five by setting more screens and rolling to the ...