The Weekend Watch: Three Under the Radar Games to Scout in Early February Slate

This weekend's selection of under the radar games to scout features matchups from the Big 12, Ivy League and the American Athletic Conference. What games and prospects should we eyeing?

Last week’s batch of games of games were highlighted by Igor Milic Jr’s double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks) in a win over ECU, along with all-around performances by VCU’s Max Shulga (15 points, five rebounds and five assists) and Tulane’s Kevin Cross (27 points, seven rebounds and five assists) to lead their teams to respective wins over Richmond and Temple.

This week, three of best under-the-radar games to scout are: TCU-Iowa State, Texas, Penn-Princeton and UAB-Tulsa. 

Let’s get you ready to scout them.

TCU vs #14 Iowa State (Saturday, 2:00 pm ET)

Top Prospects: 

Emanuel Miller | Wing | 6’7 | 215 pounds | Senior | TCU

’23-’24 Stats: 16.7ppg | 5.9rpg | 2.9apg | 40% 3P (2.4 3PA) | 1.6 stocks per game

Milan Momcilovic | Wing | 6’8 | 220 pounds | Freshman | Iowa State

’23-’24 Stats: 12.9ppg | 3.3rpg | 1.2apg | 40% 3P (5.0 3PA) | 1.1 stocks per game

The footwork and balance Milan Momcilovic has on his signature one leg fade is tremendous. He has this shot mastered. It’s one of my favorite prospect skills/moves in the class pic.twitter.com/YblpsAv1WO

— Jam Hines (@jamontheboards) January 27, 2024

Other TCU Prospects to Watch: Micah Peavy (Wing, Senior), Jameer Nelson Jr. (Guard, Senior), JaKobe Coles (Junior, Wing), Ernest Udeh Jr. (Big, Sophomore)

Other Iowa St. Prospects to Watch: Keshon Gilbert (Guard, Junior), Tamin Lipsey (Guard, Sophomore), Curtis Jones (Guard, Senior), Hason Ward (Senior, Big), Omaha Biliew (Wing, Freshman)

Pennsylvania vs. Princeton (Saturday, 6:00 pm ET)

Top Prospects: 

Xaivian Lee | Guard | 6’3 | 171 pounds | Sophomore | Princeton

’23-’24 Stats: 17.8ppg | 5.3rpg | 3.3apg | 37% 3P (5.4 3PA) | 1.4 stocks per game

Xaivian Lee’s upside is tied to his on ball work, but he can add value off the ball with his shooting, screen navigation and cutting. Has a feel for setting up screens and cuts pic.twitter.com/TEDjLm5ta9

— Jam Hines (@jamontheboards) February 3, 2024

Tyler Perkins | Guard | 6’4 | 205 pounds | Freshman | Pennsylvania

’23-’24 Stats: 14.6ppg | 5.7rpg | 2apg | 34% 3P (5.4 3PA) | 1.6 stocks per game

Tyler Perkins has one of the notable performances of opening week so far. 24 points, 14 rebounds 5 assists and 2 steals in a win over Bucknell.

Crafty, confident shotmaker and capable playmaker with a projectable frame. Matchups against St. Joe’s tonight and Villanova (11/13) pic.twitter.com/2wl2ag1lgQ

— Jam Hines (@jamontheboards) November 10, 2023

Other Penn Prospects to Watch: Sam Brown (Guard, Freshman), Nick Spinoso (Big, Junior)

Other Princeton Prospects to Watch: Caden Pierce (Wing, Sophomore)

UAB vs. Tulsa (Sunday, 2:00 pm ET)

Top Prospects: 

Eric Gaines | Guard | 6’2 | 165 pounds | Junior | UAB

’23-’24 Stats: 12.3ppg | 4.1rpg | 5.2apg | 22% 3P (4.1 3PA) | 2.7 stocks per game

PJ Haggerty | Guard | 6’3 | 195 pounds | Redshirt Freshman | Tulsa

’23-’24 Stats: 19.8ppg | 4.7rpg | 3.5apg | 26% 3P (2.5 3PA) | 80%FT (9.1 FTA) | 1.9 stocks per game

Other UAB Prospects to Watch: Yaxel Lendeborg (Big, Junior), Efrem Johnson (Guard, Sophomore)

Other Tulsa Prospects to Watch: Cobe Williams (Guard, Senior), Keaston Willis (Guard, Senior), Jared Garcia (Big, Junior), Isaiah Barnes (Wing, Sophomore) 

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