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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.

Mouhamed Faye
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Mouhamed Faye Looks Like He’s Still a Few Seasons Away From Being Ready for the NBA

Mouhamed Faye has established himself as a reliable center for Reggiano Emilia and that has put his name into NBA Draft discussions as a potential second-round pick. While he has had a solid professional season, there are still some holes in his game.

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Michael Ruzic
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Michael Ruzic Is Slowly Working His Way Back From Injury

A thumb ligament injury kept Croatian forward Michael Ruzic sidelined for three months, and now he’s slowly making his way back for Joventut Badalona. With his draft stock stalled by the injury, what should Ruzic try to do to close the season?

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Hugo Gonzalez
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Hugo Gonzalez Is Not Making the Most of His Opportunities

Spanish wing Hugo Gonzalez has seen increased opportunities in Real Madrid’s rotation but is yet to fully capitalize on them and improve his draft stock. The pre-season projected lottery pick who dominated youth competitions has yet to flex his skill set.

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Ben Henshall
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Owen Foxwell and Ben Henshall Make an Impact in NBL Playoffs

The two guards who are likely to enter the 2025 NBA Draft but are not Next Stars ended up playing the largest role of the young talent on display for the 2025 NBL Finals. Both Owen Foxwell and Ben Henshall found ways to help their teams compete.

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Malique Lewis
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Malique Lewis and Izan Almansa Struggle To Make a Difference in NBL Playoffs

While Malique Lewis and Izan Almansa’s respective non-Next Star teammates made the most of their roles in the NBL Finals, the two of them struggled to stay on the floor or even get on it entirely. This is a disappointing end to the season.

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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.

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Johann Grunloh
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What Does Johann Grunloh’s Defensive Future Look Like in the NBA?

Johann Grunloh has had a strong season with Rasta Vechta and established himself as a borderline lock to hear his name called for the 2025 NBA Draft. His offensive skillset is exactly what you want from a modern big, but how does he fit defensively?

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Sergio De Larrea
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Sergio De Larrea Is Likely the Best Spanish Point Guard Prospect of This Era

Sergio de Larrea has less responsibility than the likes of Juan Nunez and Mario Saint-Supery, and thus doesn’t quite have the pre-draft counting states of his fellow Spanish point guard prospects. But he projects to be a better NBA player of the three.

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Hanseng Yang
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2025 NBA Draft: Hansen Yang Is Not a Sleeper, He Might Be a Future All-Star

Chinese center Hansen Yang is a well-known name among ardent NBA Draft followers, and doubts remain about whether or not his dominance in the Chinese Basketball Association will translate to the NBA. His potential ceiling should not be questioned.

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Joan Beringer
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Where 2025 International NBA Draft Prospects and Their Teams Currently Stand

With the FIBA qualifying window coming to a close, domestic seasons in Europe and across the globe will be entering the final games of the regular season and then the playoffs. Here’s where young prospects stand as the season winds down.

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Malique Lewis
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Potential 2025 NBA Draft Candidates To Watch in the NBL Playoffs

The 2025 NBL playoffs are here and some of the program's young prospects qualified for the semifinals while other squads came up short, some of them surprisingly. Here’s who to watch for the closing stages of the NBL season and potentially the NBL Finals.

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Taran Armstrong
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Could Taran Armstrong Be the Second Two-Way Standout for the Warriors This Season?

Taran Armstrong went undrafted in 2024 but was one of the best players of the 2024-25 Australian NBL season. The Golden State Warriors signed him on a two-way contract, and he could be their second steal of the season following Quentin Post.

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