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Jordan Monaco

Jordan Monaco

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Jordan is a senior at Cornell University where he is an analytics consultant for the men’s basketball team and Co-President of the Cornell ILR Sports Business Society. He has also interned for Sports Aptitude, where he helped interview former front office members and current professional basketball players with the goal of improving the pre-draft process.

Nov 11, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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NBA Draft: Freshmen Leaders in Box Plus-Minus

Which freshmen are atop the Box Plus-Minus leaderboard three weeks into the college basketball season?

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Nov 10, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Asa Newell (14) dunks the ball against the Texas Southern Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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NBA Draft: Four Prospect Matchups to Watch This Weekend

Let's take a look at four matchups with NBA prospects this weekend.

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Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) tries to get past Indiana guard Kanaan Carlyle (9) during a college basketball exhibition game on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in Knoxville. Tenn.
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NBA Draft: Four Mid-Major Transfers to Monitor This Season

Let's dive into four high-major players who transferred from mid-major schools to monitor this season.

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Oct 26, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Carlton Carrington (8) defends against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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Four of the Most Impactful NBA Rookies So Far

Let's take a look at which NBA rookies have stood out so far.

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Dec 10, 2022; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Long Island Lutheran guard VJ Edgecombe with the player of the game ball following the game against Wasatch Academy during the HoopHall West basketball tournament at Chaparral High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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NBA Draft: College Basketball's Three Opening Week Matchups to Watch

With the college basketball season beginning in a little over a week, Draft Digest's Jordan Monaco dives into the three most exciting opening week games.

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Oct 17, 2024; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) looks to drive past St. John's Red Storm guard Simeon Wilcher (7) in the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Top Statistical Performers from Rutgers-St John's Exhibition Game

Rutgers and St John's played in a competitive exhibition game in New Brunswick yesterday with many scouts, fans, and decision-makers watching. Which players had impressive statistical performances?

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Oct 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Johnson (77) brings the ball up the court against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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Oct. 10's Top NBA Rookie Preseason Performers

Let's take a look at which rookies stood out in the NBA preseason games yesterday.

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Mar 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) celebrates after making a play against the Southern California Trojans during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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Three More Under-the-Radar NBA Draft Prospects to Watch This Season

Last month we took a look at two under-the-radar NBA Draft prospects to watch this season. With only a month before the season begins, we take a look at three more NBA Draft prospects to keep an eye on.

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NBA Prospects in the NBL: Summarizing Debut Showings

There are six notable NBA prospects in the National Basketball League in Australia. How did each of them fair in their first regular season game of 2024?

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Mar 9, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils commits Patrick Ngongba (left) and Cooper Flagg look on prior to a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images
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Five College Teams with Potential NBA Talent

Let's take a look at five college teams with the most potential NBA talent to watch this season.

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Dec 5, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Cornell Big Red guard Chris Manon (30) tries to move the ball past Syracuse Orange forward Chris Bell (4) in the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
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Two Under-the-Radar NBA Draft Prospects to Watch This Season

With the college basketball season two months away, let's take a look at two under the radar players to watch for this season.

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Apr 1, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald's All American East forward Liam McNeeley shoots in the three point competition during the 2024 McDonalds High School All American Powerade Jamfest at Delmar Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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2025 NBA Draft: Liam McNeeley Scouting Report

Liam McNeeley is a projected lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Let's dive into how he projects to the NBA.

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