The Weekend Watch: Four Under-the-Radar Games to Scout

Another exciting scouting weekend is here. What's on the slate this weekend?

Jam Hines | Jan 5, 2024

The Weekend Watch: Four Under-the-Radar Games to Scout /

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Last weekend’s college basketball slate was loaded.

It featured Hofstra’s dynamic duo of Tyler Thomas and Darlinstone Dubar almost leading an upset of St. John’s, a near triple double from St. Johns' Daniss Jenkins who posted 21 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and zero turnovers, a Bryant-Ole Miss battle highlighted by quality older prospects and a matchup of two under the radar prospects in Louisiana Tech’s Isaiah Crawford and Grand Canyon’s Tyon Grant-Foster.

This week, four of my favorite under the radar games to scout include: Tulane against North Texas, St. Louis against George Mason, George Washington against VCU and Drake against Belmont. Let’s get you ready to scout them:

Tulane vs. North Texas (Saturday, 2pm ET, ESPNU)

‘23-’24 Stats: 16.8ppg | 8.3rpg | 5.2apg | 40% 3P (22 total attempts) | 2.6 stocks per game

‘23-24 Stats: 12.2ppg | 5.5rpg | 1.3apg | 40% 3P (3PA) | 2.7 stocks per game

Back-to-back 3s by Aaron to get us started!

📺 ESPN2#GMG pic.twitter.com/h53IZ7E5J4
— UNT Basketball (@MeanGreenMBB) January 5, 2024

Other Tulane Prospects to Watch: Jaylen Forbes (wing, senior), Kolby King (guard, sophomore), Sion James (wing, junior), Collin Holloway (wing, junior)

Absolute DIME!!! 🤩@SionJames14 ➡️ @saykev_2x #RollWave🌊 | 📺: ESPNU pic.twitter.com/6fUCDMAr6k
— Tulane Men's Basketball (@GreenWaveMBB) January 4, 2024

Other North Texas Prospects to Watch: Jason Edwards (guard, sophomore), Rubin Jones (guard, senior)

St. Louis vs. George Mason (Saturday, 2pm ET, USA Network)

‘23-’24 Stats: 16.9ppg | 9.8rpg (1.3 off) | 1.7apg | 34% 3P (4.6 3PA) | 0.9 stocks per game

Keyshawn Hall continues to play efficient basketball for George Mason.📈🔥‼️

Key vs La Salle

27 points
13 rebounds
3 assists
10-17 FG

Hall is now averaging 16.4 PPG and GMU is 12-2 with a big road win against La Salle❕ pic.twitter.com/n5JiFyleWn
— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) January 4, 2024

Happy New Year, Mason Nation! 🥳

A new year calls for some resolutions and we have ‘em, courtesy of Key’d Up. #PatriotPressure pic.twitter.com/WwDNwVkAGw
— George Mason Men's Basketball (@MasonMBB) January 1, 2024

‘23-’24 Stats: 16.3ppg | 2.9rpg | 2.1apg | 36% 3P (6.4 3PA) | 0.7 stocks per game

Other GMU Prospects to Watch: Darius Maddox (guard, senior), Woody Newton (big wing, senior). Ronald Polite III (guard, senior), Baraka Okojie (lead guard, freshman), Amari Kelly (big, graduate student), Jared Billups (guard, junior), Malik Henry (big, senior)

Other St. Louis Prospects to Watch: Sincere Parker (guard, junior), Bradley Ezewiro (big, junior), Terrence Hargrove Jr. (wing, senior), Larry Hughes Jr. (guard, sophomore), Cian Medley (guard, freshman)

The Terrence Hargrove Jr Game.#SLUBillikens x #TeamBlue pic.twitter.com/iM5HeGnGnU
— Saint Louis Men's Basketball (@SaintLouisMBB) December 17, 2023

George Washington vs. VCU (Saturday, 4pm, USA Network)

‘23-24 Stats: 17.8ppg | 2.9rpg | 4.8apg | 37% 3P (4.7 3PA) | 1.2 stocks per game

Yes. SIR. JBIV! #RaiseHigh pic.twitter.com/IMTfB505Rk
— GW Men's Basketball (@GW_MBB) January 4, 2024

‘23-’24 Stats: 15.1ppg | 4.4rpg | 3.9apg | 37% 3P (6.3 3PA) | 91% FT (4.8 FTA) | 1.5 stocks per game

MAD MAX 🧨

He’s 4-6 from three today.

VCU 42, Gardner-Webb 36 - Half#LetsGoVCU pic.twitter.com/ma6uJ9XxMd
— VCU Basketball (@VCU_Hoops) December 30, 2023

Other GW Prospects to Watch: Darren Buchanan Jr. (Wing, Redshirt Freshman), Maximus Edwards (Wing, Redshirt Sophomore), Garrett Johnson (Big Wing, Redshirt Freshman)

Darren Buchanan Jr’s 38pts vs Fordham was an illustration of some of his ability to leverage his powerful and projectable NBA frame as a play finisher & downhill threat.

Coupled w/ flashes of 3pt shooting + a touch finish, it’s exactly some of what scouts want to see from him pic.twitter.com/Vq3B6iAQkd
— Jam Hines (@jamontheboards) January 4, 2024

Garrett Johnson is another long term NBA prospect from GW that should be monitored if he wasn't already.

Big wing (6’8) with shooting versatility that’s capable of attacking closeouts. 41% 3P mark on 5.5 3PA this season pic.twitter.com/7PgkmdDAKc
— Jam Hines (@jamontheboards) January 4, 2024

Other VCU Prospects to Watch: Christian Fermin (big, sophomore), Zeb Jackson (wing, senior), Joe Bamisile (guard, senior), Toibu Lawal (big, sophomore), Alphonzo Billups III (wing, redshirt freshman)

Drake vs. Belmont (Sunday, 3pm, ESPN2/ESPN+)

‘23-’24 Stats: 19.2ppg | 6.5rpg | 3.6apg | 32% 3P (7.2 3PA) | 2 stocks per game

‘23-24 Stats: 17.4ppg | 4.8rpg (1.2off) | 1.6apg | 38% 3P (6.3 3PA) | 1.7 stocks per game

. @cade_tyson 𝘽𝘼𝙉𝙂 💥#ItsBruinTime pic.twitter.com/3B3LZoDI0e
— Belmont Basketball (@BelmontMBB) January 3, 2024

Other Drake Prospects to Watch: Atin Wright (guard, junior), Kevin Overton (guard, freshman)

Other Belmont Prospects to Watch: Malik Dia (Big, Sophomore), Ja’Kobi Gillespie (guard, sophomore)

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Published Jan 5, 2024

JAM HINES

Jam is a scout with nearly a decade of evaluation experience through his time with former NBA scouting and consulting services, EV Hoops and BPA Hoops. From the high school to NBA level, he brings a wealth of knowledge on prospects.