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Maurya K

Maurya Kumpatla

Joined: May 15, 2024

Maurya currently attends the University of Tennessee and covers the NBA Draft, as well as the league as a whole. He enjoys analyzing player fit and team building as he evaluates prospects.

Michigan State's Jase Richardson moves the ball against Niagara during the first half on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Prospect Skills: Jase Richardson's Second-Side Creation

Jase Richardson has been wildly efficient on drives and pull-up jumpers to start the season, mainly coming from second-side actions such as spot ups, off screens, and handoffs.

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Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) defends Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Kasparas Jakucionis Continues His Dominant Offensive Output

The Illinois freshman is climbing draft boards.

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Huntington Prep guard Darryn Peterson takes the ball up the court during the first half at Canton Memorial Field House, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.
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Darryn Peterson Makes His Case For Best Prospect In The World

Darryn Peterson led Prolific Prep to victory over No. 1 recruit AJ Dybantsa and Utah Prep last night, in a dominant performace that put his hat into the ring for best prospect in the world.

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Nov 27, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) shoots between Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (4) and Alabama Crimson Tide forward Jarin Stevenson (15) during the first half at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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A Holistic Evaluation of Dylan Harper's Statistical Profile

Dylan Harper has gotten off to a tremendous start finishing around the rim, but his numbers outside of the restricted area suggest there's more room for growth.

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Egor Demin Is Up For His Biggest Test Yet

The 6-foot-8 guard has been tearing up lower levels of college basketball thus far, but faces his biggest test tomorrow as he takes on Ole Miss.

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Nov 15, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) goes to the basket during the second half against the Monmouth Hawks at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Examining Dylan Harper's Finishing Growth

Shooting 75% at the rim through four games for Rutgers, Dylan Harper seems to have made improvements as a finisher since high school.

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Nov 17, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) grabs a rebound between Tarleton Texans guard Izzy Miles (0) and guard Jordan Mizell (4) during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
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Baylor's VJ Edgecombe Making an Impact Despite Shooting Struggles

In spite of shooting 18% from three early on, Edgecombe's impact defensively and on the glass have kept him top-20 in impact among freshman.

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Tennessee forward Igor Milicic Jr. (7) and Tennessee forward Felix Okpara (34) during a UT preseason basketball practice at Pratt Pavilion on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
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The Path To The NBA For Tennessee's Igor Milicic Jr.

How the 6-foot-10, 225-pound 22-year-old can create draft buzz at Tennessee this season.

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NBA Draft: Noah Penda Should be in First-Round Pick Consideration

The 6-foot-8 French wing has had a phenomenal start to the 2024-25 season and his priors prove that his production thus far is no fluke.

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Nov 8, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) shoots in front of Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Ajay Mitchell is Making an Instant Impact for the Oklahoma City Thunder

Despite being the 38th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, Ajay Mitchell has been making an instant impact in spades with the Oklahoma City Thunder thanks to his shiftiness, shooting, and event-creation on the defensive end.

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Nov 6, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) handles the ball as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies' Zach Edey Shines In Back-To-Back Games

The 7-foot-4 big man has seen a stark rise in production over the past two games.

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Oct 14, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) shoots a jump shot over Brooklyn Nets small guard Cam Thomas (24) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Bub Carrington Is Producing Early in Rookie Campaign

The Washington Wizards rookie is averaging 10.5 points and and 3.5 assists on 62.2% true shooting through four games so far.

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