The 2026 NBA Draft was a tale of two rounds. The first round was stacked, and almost every team walked away with a genuinely exciting prospect. It was also a largely unchaotic night, as the class thinned out at the withdrawal deadline, leaving the T30 virtually set in stone.
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2026 Bench Mob Blog NBA Mock Draft
The 2026 NBA Draft is going to be a really exciting one. I say that because of how talented this crop of prospects is, which is something a million people have pointed out a billion times, but I also say that on a personal level. This is the most knowledgeable I’ve ever felt about aContinue reading “2026 Bench Mob Blog NBA Mock Draft”
2026 NBA Draft Combine Scouting Notebook
I was lucky enough to be at the NBA Draft Combine this past week, acting as Brew Hoop’s boots on the ground, and it was an incredible experience. Now, I’m (unfortunately) back home, and I return with plenty of thoughts. In this article, I’m gonna dig into some winners and losers from the event, withContinue reading “2026 NBA Draft Combine Scouting Notebook”
Grading the 2025 NBA Draft
The 2025 NBA draft came and went in a whirlwind. We barely had time to take a deep breath after the Finals ended before the big night was upon us. Now, the dust has settled and we can evaluate all the picks. Here are my initial grades and thoughts on how each team did. AtlantaContinue reading “Grading the 2025 NBA Draft”
Big Facts: Why Centers Are the Most Undervalued Position in the NBA Draft
NBA teams are drafting centers too low. There are always a couple prominent big men picked early, but in the last five years we’ve seen dozens of non-lottery centers outperforming their expectations and rewarding teams with valuable contributions in their rookie seasons and beyond. Let’s look at the facts about non-lottery centers drafted in theContinue reading “Big Facts: Why Centers Are the Most Undervalued Position in the NBA Draft”
2025 Bench Mob Blog NBA Mock Draft
Bench Mob Blog draft coverage is back! With the big night coming up fast, there’s no better time than now for a good ol’ mock draft. I put together a full two-round mock based solely on what I would do, and I’m excited to share my thoughts on this year’s prospects. A final version ofContinue reading “2025 Bench Mob Blog NBA Mock Draft”
Grading the 2024 NBA Draft
This has always been an NBA centered blog because that is pretty much the only basketball I watch. However, this spring, I decided to take a deeper dive than ever before into the draft and the players in it. I did extensive research and formed a big board that included over 140 names, and IContinue reading “Grading the 2024 NBA Draft”
Future Two-Way Talents of the 2024 Draft Class (Volume 2)
NBA teams win on the margins. Big moves will take you far, but small moves around the edges will take you farther. Last month, we looked at five deep sleepers from the 2024 draft class who could be diamonds in the rough. Let’s take a look at five more. Zyon Pullin Guard – 23 y/oContinue reading “Future Two-Way Talents of the 2024 Draft Class (Volume 2)”
Future Two-Way Talents of the 2024 Draft Class (Volume 1)
NBA teams win on the margins. Big moves will take you far, but small moves around the edges will take you farther. Being able to find contributors on cheap contracts or late in the draft is huge for constructing a competitive roster. Gems like that can be found in any draft class if teams lookContinue reading “Future Two-Way Talents of the 2024 Draft Class (Volume 1)”
A Draft Casual’s 2024 Mock Draft
Breaking news: the draft casual series is back! My journey as a (very) amateaur NBA draft scout continues. In the past, I’ve only put together big boards, so for the first time, I’m doing a mock draft. This is my “what I would do” full two-round 2024 mock draft using the official draft order. I’veContinue reading “A Draft Casual’s 2024 Mock Draft”
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