Andrew Bernucca

Andrew Bernucca

Joined: Jul 28, 2024

Andrew has covered professional basketball overseas for the better part of six years. He has written scouting reports, profile pieces, news briefs, and more. He has also covered and writen about the NBA as well during his time as a journalist.

July 12, 2012; Las Vegas, NV, USA; General view of FIBA basketball during a stoppage in play as the United States play against the Dominican Republic in the second half at the Thomas and Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Could Eli N’Diaye Play a Bigger Role for Real Madrid This Season?

Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team ELY forward Babacar Sane (4) of the G League Ignite shoots the ball over Team BallIsLife forward Izan Almansa (33) G League Ignite during the G-League Next Up game at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Grading NBL Blitz Debuts for Three Key Prospects

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The Good and Bad From Rocco Zikarsky’s NBL Blitz Debut

May 19, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Gabriele Procida talks to the media during the 2022 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

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2024 NBA Draft: Top 3 Draft-and-Stash Players to Watch

Feb 29, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (not in uniform) sits on the bench in the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

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The Summer of Roman Siulepa: Recapping What Happened With the Australian Prospect

Roman Siulepa has risen to the top of Australian basketball prospect rankings, but his immediate future is unclear and casts shadows over the long term as well. What’s made Siulepa stand out and what reasonable concerns hang over his head?

Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team ELY guard Trevelin Queen (21) of the Osceola Magic shoots the ball defended by Team BallIsLife forward Izan Almansa (33) G League Ignite during the G-League Next Up game at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

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What NBA Scouts Will Be Watching at NBL Blitz 2024

Australia’s pre-season NBL Blitz tournament continues to assert itself as appointment viewing for NBA scouts and executives across the league. Five NBL Next Stars are slated to feature in 2024, and they're who NBA personnel will be watching.

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NBA Draft: What Do We Need To See From Hugo Gonzalez This Season?

Spanish basketball hopes to return to their golden generation, and much of that hope lies on the shoulders of Real Madrid youngster Hugo Gonzalez. With a solid frame, Gonzalez has a body that looks like it will be NBA-ready on day one.

May 12, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields after the Hawks get the number one pick in the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place West. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

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NBA Draft: Can Alex Toohey Correct the Record This Season?

After a strong start to the 2023-24 NBL season, Next Star Alex Toohey went cold and ended up withdrawing from the NBA Draft. Can he course-correct this season?

Nov 7, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; General view of the arena during the second half of the game between the Creighton Bluejays and the St. Thomas - Minnesota Tommies at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

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NBA Draft: Fedor Zugic Could Dominate for Creighton out of the Gate

Montenegrin wing Fedor Zugic is departing professional basketball overseas to sign an NIL deal with Creighton, and he could immediately be one of the best players in college basketball.

Aug 8, 2012; London, United Kingdom; A general view of a FIBA basketball during the men's quarterfinal between Spain and France in the 2012 London Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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NBA Draft: Will Michael Ruzic Be a Part of Badalona’s Plans This Season?

After proving himself worthy of a rotation spot at only 17 years old last season, Michael Ruzic could get a lot of opportunities with Joventut Badalona this season.

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NBA Draft: Noa Essengue, Ben Saraf, and Ratiopharm Ulm’s ‘Orange Campus’

Noa Essengue and Ben Saraf will likely continue Ratiopharm Ulm’s trend of developing NBA Draft picks. What is the German club doing differently?

Dame Sarr

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NBA Draft: What Does Dame Sarr’s Decision To Stay With Barcelona Tell Us?

Dame Sarr, the future of Italian basketball, opted to stay with Barcelona for the 2024-25 season. Does this tell us anything about his future?

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NBA Draft: What Do We Need To See From Rocco Zikarsky This Season?

Standing at 7-foot-3, the Australian center prospect poses tons of intrigue with his combination of size and skill. What do we want to see from him in the NBL this season?

Nolan Traore

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NBA Draft: Where Can Nolan Traore Improve His Game?

French point guard prospect Nolan Traore is a projected top-10 pick for the 2025 NBA Draft and impressed at ANGT in May and Eurobasket U18. But where are some areas Nolan Traore should look to improve in the upcoming season for Saint Quentin?

Oct 10, 2023; Portland, OR, USA; New Zealand Breakers forward Dan Fotu (42) dribbles against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

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Karim Lopez Leaves Spain for NBL Next Stars Program As Europe’s Youth Talent Exodus Continues

Karim Lopez is yet another young prospect who has opted to part ways with his European club for either the NCAA and NIL money or the Australian NBL’s Next Star program. Can European clubs do anything to stop this trend?