NBA Draft
Matt Coletti

Matt Coletti

Joined: Nov 12, 2024

Matt Coletti is an experienced basketball mind with years of experience around the game. He has served as a Basketball Operations Intern for the Indiana Pacers and is playing his fifth year of DIII basketball. Matt covers the NBA and college basketball in depth with an emphasis on scouting the top young talent.

Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Parker Friedrichsen (7) shoots as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson (11) and guard Drake Powell (9) defend in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Prospects to Watch in North Carolina, San Diego State First Four Matchup

Drake Powell, Ian Jackson and Miles Byrd will each have a chance to help their team advance and improve their draft stock Tuesday.

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Mar 16, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) shoots the ball over Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34) in the first half during the 2025 SEC Championship Game at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Florida's Will Richard Remains Underrated Heading into NCAA Tournament

The overlooked guard has been an important piece to Florida's successful season.

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Mar 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Karlo Matkovic (17) dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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Karlo Matkovic Playing Like a Longterm Piece for Pelicans

The big man from Croatia has been productive off the bench for an injury-riddled Pelicans team.

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Feb 24, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) steals the ball from Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Hawks' Rookie Continues to Improve in Underrated Debut Season

The first overall pick has had a solid season and has served as a key starter for a young Hawks team.

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Mar 9, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Utah Jazz center Kyle Filipowski (22) shoots the ball against Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Kyle Filipowski Heating Up for Utah Jazz

The rookie out of Duke is coming into his own as the end of the regular season approaches.

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Nov 17, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New Mexico Lobos guard Donovan Dent (2) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Donovan Dent Proving He Is One of the Top Point Guards in the Nation

The junior has led New Mexico to clinch a share of the Mountain West title for the first time since 2013.

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Mar 3, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) moves the ball down the court beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Reed Sheppard Finds Rhythm in First Career Start for Rockets

The former Kentucky guard played like the version of himself that the Rockets hoped for when they drafted him third overall.

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Mar 2, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) reacts after a shot in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Spurs' Stephon Castle Running Away as Rookie of the Year Favorite

The fourth overall pick has shown rapid improvement with impressive performances against the West's best.

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Feb 22, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) drives to the basket in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Duke Basketball: Evans, Knueppel Continue to Strengthen Draft Stock

The freshmen duo have impressed as Duke steamrolls opponents heading into the end of conference play.

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Feb 24, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Timberwolves Rookies Come Up Big in Win Against Thunder

Terrence Shannon Jr. and Rob Dillingham were instrumental in the Wolves' unlikely comeback win against conference-best Thunder.

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Feb 23, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino in the second half against the Connecticut Huskies at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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NBA Draft: St. John's Trio Powers Red Storm Past UConn

RJ Luis, Kadary Richmond and Zuby Ejofor have all made strong cases for First Team All-Big East.

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Wisconsin guard John Tonje passes the ball during the second half of their game Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-74.
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NBA Draft: John Tonje Stays Hot with another 30-Point Performance

The scoring guard has led No. 11 Wisconsin all season and continues to impress with each game.

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