Barra Njie may be one of the most intriguing 2001 born playmakers in Europe thinking long term. Herky jerky point guard has mind blowing open court speed and ability to get downhill at will. He is extremely tough to keep in front and uses every space that defense gives him. Off the court he possess [...]
No matter how much hoops you cover and how long, every year brings some discovery. Sometimes it can be caused by hitting late growth spurt, situation given by new coach, setting the mind right or even from off the court reason. But it only makes evaluating and watching basketball more fun and challenging. This can [...]
2000 generation in Europe seems to be really rich in high level point guards. Carlos Alocen recently played big minutes and put solid numbers in Liga Endesa game vs Barcelona. Andrzej Pluta possess shooting skills close to his father and moreover is legitimate offensive distributor. Very few prospects have physicality and creativity combo like [...]
Again there is no changes on the Top in 2000 and 2001 generation rankings. Even though Luka Samanic had superior showing at Junior Tenerife or L’Hospitalet Adidas Next Generation Tournament and he seems to be making legitimate push for #1 spot, Sekou Doumbouya defended it thanks to better performance at Basketball Without Borders Global where [...]
After somewhat disappointing showing at Baltic Sea Basketball Cup with Estonian national team, Henri Drell bounced back with authority at junior Euroleague in Munich. He become second best scorer of the season and played on totally different level than rest on competition.
Joshua Obiesie is really having a breakout season. Munich Adidas Next Generation Tournament where he played on loan for Brose Bamberg was another international even he impressed in. Standing at 6'6 he is athletic two way guard with great driving ability.
Kurucs surname is well known among scouts and generally in youth basketball circuit. It doesn’t only come down to 1998 born Latvian wing Rodions who plays for Barcelona and can even get late 1st round looks of NBA Draft. Two years younger Arturs is high motor guard prospect who doesn’t have to run on his [...]
All Adidas Next Generation Tournament are in the books now. Fourth qualifier unfortunately appeared to display the weakest overall level of competition. One more time Crvena Zvezda took the crown behind the remarkable Zoran Paunovic form. Let's see who impressed beside him in Belgrade. ZORAN PAUNOVIC (2000, 6'7, GUARD, CRVENA ZVEZDA) – Absolutely stunning [...]
Three down, one to go. Last weekend we attended another Adidas Next Generation Tournament, this time in Munich. Great arena, well organized event and very predictable ending. Loss to Ratiopharm Ulm in group stage was just a minor setback caused by already secured promotion and Real took the crown home to Madrid. Let’s take [...]
Paul Eboua is a physical wing from Stellazzurra who possess amazing all around athleticism. His performance against host team in Kaunas was remarkable on both ends of the floor. His team fell short to win the tournament but Cameroonian prospect was one of the best players who participated in the event.
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