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Sadly there was not a Nike Hoop Summit Game this year, but rosters were released so we take a look through what would have been team USA:

2021 USA Nike Hoop Summit Team

Patrick Baldwin, Jr. (Milwaukee, WI/Hamilton HS (WI)/UW Milwaukee/6’10/220)

Nathan Bittle (Central Point, OR/Prolific Prep (CA)/Oregon/6’11/210)

Kendall Brown (Cottage Grove, MN/Sunrise Christian (KS)/Baylor/6’8/205)

Kennedy Chandler (Memphis, TN/Sunrise Christian (KS)/Tennessee/6’0/165)

Max Christie (Rolling Meadows, IL/Rolling Meadows HS (IL)/Michigan State/6’6/170)

Matthew Cleveland (Milton, GA/Pace Academy (GA)/Florida State/6’6/185)

Jackson Grant (Olympia, WA/Olympia HS (WA)/Washington/6’10/200)

Jaden Hardy (Henderson, NV/Coronado HS (NV)/G League Ignite/6’4/185)

Chet Holmgren (Minneapolis, MN/Minnehaha Academy/Gonzaga/7’0/190)

Trevor Keels (Fairfax, VA/Paul VI Catholic HS (VA)/Duke/6’5/215)

Kaden Perry (Battle Ground, WA/Battle Ground HS (WA)/Gonzaga/6’9/210)

Hunter Sallis (Omaha, NE/Millard North HS (NE)/Gonzaga/6’4/170)

Jabari Smith, Jr. (Tyrone, GA/Sandy Creek HS (GA)/Auburn/6’10/205)

Peyton Watson (Long Beach, CA/Long Beach Poly HS (CA)/UCLA/6’9/190)

NBA Early Entry List-https://pr.nba.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/46/2021/06/2021-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-Candidates-6-1-21.pdf

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2021 NBA Playoffs are in full swing. We take a look at the teams participating and take a look at some of the Draft Steals. Take a look at the players here and let us know who's your favorite draft steal playing in the playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks: John Collins, Wake Forest, 19th pick 2017(Atlanta)

Boston Celtics: Robert Williams III, Texas A&M, 27th pick 2018 (Boston)

Brooklyn Nets: Joe Harris, Virginia, 33rd pick 2014 (Cleveland)

Dallas Mavericks: Jalen Brunson, Villanova, 33rd pick 2018 (Dallas)

Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic, Mega Bemax, 41st pick 2014 (Denver)

Los Angeles Clippers: Terance Mann, Florida State, 48th pick 2019 (LAC)

Los Angeles Lakers: Kyle Kuzma, Utah, 27th pick 2017 (LAL)

Memphis Grizzlies: Dillon Brooks, Oregon, 45th pick 2017 (Memphis)

Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo, Kentucky, 14th pick 2017 (Miami)

Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Filathlitikos, 15th pick 2013 (Milwaukee)

New York Knicks: Mitchell Robinson, Chalmette HS, 36th pick 2018 (New York)

Philadelphia 76ers: Shake Milton, SMU, 54th pick 2018 (Dallas to Philadelphia)

Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker, Kentucky, 13th pick 2015 (Phoenix)

Portland Trail Blazers: Norman Powell, UCLA, 46th pick 2015 (Toronto)

Utah Jazz: Rudy Gobert, Cholet, 27th pick 2013 (Utah)

Washington Wizards: Davis Bertans, Olimpija Ljubljana, 42nd pick 2011 (San Antonio)

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With the recent Basketball Hall of Fame Inductions we take a look at active (20-21 season) NBA Players who are potential Hall of Famers. Let us know who some players you think need to be included in Springfield 

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Starting in 1995 we entered the Prep to Pro era of the NBA where players from high school were going directly in to the NBA. After 2005 the NBA changed the rules and players needed to be 1 year removed from high school. Journey back down memory lane as we look back and rank the 10 best players to go from high school to the NBA.

10. Lou Williams, South Gwinnett HS (GA)

9. Rashard Lewis, Alief Elsik HS (TX)

8. Tyson Chandler, Compton Dominguez HS (CA)

7. Jermaine O’Neal, Eau Claire HS (SC)

6. Amar’e Stoudemire, Cypress Creek HS (FL)

5. Dwight Howard, Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy (GA)

4. Tracy McGrady, Mt. Zion Christian Academy (NC)

3. Kevin Garnett, Farragut Career Academy (IL)

2. Kobe Bryant, Lower Merion HS (PA)

1. LeBron James, St. Vincent-St. Mary HS (OH)

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Every year in Portland, Oregon 12 of the best high school players in the USA take on 12 of the best under 19 players in the world. This game has given us first glimpses of a lot of future NBA stars. Michael Visenberg goes over his initial thoughts and impressions of the Nike Hoop Summit games he has covered from 2012-2019.

Some Notable Players

Nerlens Noel (6th pick 2013)

Shabazz Muhammad (14th pick 2013)

Archie Goodwin (29th pick 2013)

Gary Harris (19th pick 2014)

Mitch McGary (21st pick 2014)

Kyle Anderson (30th pick 2014)

Anthony Bennett (1st pick 2013)

Andrew Wiggins (1st pick 2014)

Dario Saric (12th pick 2014)

Dennis Schroder (17th pick 2013)

Sergey Karasev (19th pick 2013)

Livio Jean Charles (28th pick 2013)

Joel Embiid (3rd pick 2014)

Dante Exum (5th pick 2014)

Karl-Anthony Towns (1st pick 2015)

Jahlil Okafor (3rd pick 2015)

Stanley Johnson (8th pick 2015)

Justise Winslow (10th pick 2015)

Myles Turner (11th pick 2015)

Kelly Oubre Jr. (15th pick 2015)

Tyus Jones (24th pick 2015)

Clint Capela (25th pick 2014)

Damien Inglis (31st pick 2014)

Nikola Jokic (41st pick 2014)

Karl-Anthony Towns (1st pick 2015)

Emmanuel Mudiay (7th pick 2015)

Trey Lyles (12th pick 2015)

Jamal Murray (7th pick 2016)

Svi Mykhailiuk (47th pick 2018)

Brandon Ingram (2nd pick 2016)

Jaylen Brown (3rd pick 2016)

Stephen Zimmerman (41st pick 2016)

Luke Kennard (12th pick 2017)

Caleb Swanigan (26th pick 2017)

Ivan Rabb (35th pick 2017)

Jalen Brunson (33rd pick 2018)

Ben Simmons (1st pick 2016)

Thon Maker (10th pick 2016)

Skal Labissiere (28th pick 2016)

Cheick Diallo (33rd pick 2016)

Markelle Fultz (1st pick 2017)

Jayson Tatum (3rd pick 2017)

Josh Jackson (4th pick 2017)

De’Aaron Fox (5th pick 2017)

Jonathan Isaac (6th pick 2017)

Harry Giles, DNP (20th pick 2017)

Terrance Ferguson (21st pick 2017)

Jarrett Allen (22nd pick 2017)

Frank Jackson (31st pick 2017)

Payton Pritchard (26th pick 2020)

DeAndre Ayton (1st pick 2018)

Jaren Jackson, Jr. (4th pick 2018)

Mohamed Bamba (6th pick 2018)

Wendell Carter, Jr. (7th pick 2018)

Collin Sexton (8th pick 2018)

Kevin Knox II (9th pick 2018)

Michael Porter, Jr. (14th pick 2018)

Troy Brown, Jr. (15th pick 2018)

Gary Trent, Jr. (37th pick 2018)

Jarred Vanderbilt (41st pick 2018)

saiah Hartenstein (43rd pick 2017)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (11th pick 2018)

RJ Barrett (3rd pick 2019)

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (17th pick 2019)

Luguentz Dort (Undrafted 2019)

Lindell Wigginton (Undrafted 2019)

Nick Richards (42nd pick 2020)

Bol Bol (44th pick 2019)

Tyler Herro (13th pick 2019)

Darius Garland (5th pick 2019)

Cameron Reddish (10th pick 2019)

RJ Barrett (3rd pick 2019)

Ignas Brazdeikis (47th pick 2019)

Jaylen Hoard (Undrafted 2019)

Josh Green (18th pick 2020)

Leandro Bolmaro (23rd pick 2020)

James Wiseman (2nd pick 2020)

Isaac Okoro (5th pick 2020)

Cole Anthony (15th pick 2020)

Isaiah Stewart (16th pick 2020)

Tyrese Maxey (21st pick 2020)

Vernon Carey, Jr. (32nd pick 2020)

Precious Achiuwa (20th pick 2020)

Nico Mannion (47th pick 2020)

Now that this years March Madness is in the rear view mirror we take a look back and rank the last 10 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player Award Winners. Take a look as we stroll down memory lane and look at how these players performed in college and looked as NBA Draft prospects/players.

10. Luke Hancock, Louisville 2013

9. Joel Berry, North Carolina 2017

8. Kyle Guy, Virginia 2019

7. Ryan Arcidiacono, Villanova 2016

6. Shabazz Napier, UConn 2014

5. Jared Butler, Baylor 2021

4. Tyus Jones, Duke 2015

3. Donte DiVincenzo, Villanova 2018

2. Kemba Walker, UConn 2011

1. Anthony Davis, Kentucky 2012

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Last week on the show we covered the lottery which you can check out here-https://youtu.be/CW4KDr3rgyo 

1. Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State, Houston Rockets

2. Evan Mobley, USC, Oklahoma City Thunder

3. Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga, Orlando Magic

4. Jalen Green, G League Ignite, Toronto Raptors

5. Jonathan Kuminga, G League Ignite, Golden State Warriors (from Minnesota Timberwolves)

6. Keon Johnson, Tennessee, Detroit Pistons

7. Franz Wagner, Michigan, Cleveland Cavaliers

8. Moses Moody, Arkansas, Washington Wizards

9. Scottie Barnes, Florida State, Orlando Magic (from Chicago Bulls)

10. Jaden Springer, Tennessee, New Orleans Pelicans

11. Corey Kispert, Gonzaga, Indiana Pacers

12. Kai Jones, Texas, Sacramento Kings

13. Ziaire Williams, Stanford, Golden State Warriors

14. Jalen Johnson, Duke, Memphis Grizzlies

Now we're giving you picks 15-30: 

15. Tre Mann, Florida, Atlanta Hawks

16. James Bouknight, UConn, Boston Celtics

17. Josh Giddey, Adelaide 36ers, Miami Heat

18. Davion Mitchell, Baylor, New York Knicks

19. Usman Garuba, Real Madrid, Charlotte Hornets

20. Alperen Sengun, Besiktas, San Antonio Spurs

21. Isaiah Jackson, Kentucky, New York Knicks (from Dallas Mavericks)

22. Roko Prkacin, Cibona, Houston Rockets (from Portland Trail Blazers)

23. Chris Duarte, Oregon, Denver Nuggets

24. Sharife Cooper, Auburn, Houston Rockets (from Milwaukee Bucks)

25. Jared Butler, Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers

26. Josh Christopher, Arizona State, Los Angeles Clippers

27. Greg Brown III, Texas, Philadelphia 76ers

28. Miles McBride, West Virginia, Brooklyn Nets

29. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Villanova, Phoenix Suns

30. Brandon Boston Jr., Kentucky, Utah Jazz

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After a crazy first weekend we dig and take a peak in to the sweet 16 and possible elite 8 matchups. 

We also examine some players that have been playing strong in the NCAA Tournament as we start getting ready for the draft. Discuss the Kentucky players turning Pro and celebrate Chris Boucher signing an endorsement deal with Puma. 

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March Madness in happening!!! After a year off the tournament is back and weirder then ever! Take a look as we work our way through the bracket to make our predictions! Make sure to come back next week when we go over all of the decisions we regret. 

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NBA All-Star weekend is happening this week so we are taking a look at some NBA Dunk Contests past and Present.

We go over:

5 Active Players We Would Like To See in the Dunk Contest

5 Best Dunk Contestants

3 Highflyers We Want in Contest-Active but not in the NBA at this moment

2021 NBA Draft Prospect Dunkers- Players to be on the lookout for in next years Dunk Contest

Big Men Dunkers Who Were Slept On- Who were some Centers/PF's that would have brought something to the Dunk Contest

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Michael and Jason go over the newly released McDonald's All-American game rosters. They also take a look at the newly released NBA All-Star reserves.

Now that a good amount of the season has elapsed they take a look at the awards races. 

If there are some players you want to shout out for having a great season let us know in the comments!

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Lots happening in the basketball world! Michael gives the latest on Jalen Johnson and G-League Ignite. The discussion of the week is ranking the 10 best European players in the NBA today! This is based on right now (2021) so it is not a reflection of total career achievement.

10. Bojan Bogdanovic - Utah Jazz

9. O.G. Anunoby - Toronto Raptors

8. Clint Capela - Houston Rockets

7. Kristaps Porzingis - Dallas Mavericks

6. Nikola Vucevic - Orlando Magic

5. Domantas Sabonis - Indiana Pacers

4. Rudy Gobert

Stick around to see how we ranked:

Nikola Jokic - Denver Nuggets

Luka Doncic - Dallas Mavericks

Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaulkie Bucks

Let us know how you feel about the players.

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Should the NBA have an All-Star game this season? Probably not, but since when have they taken our opinion. Since it looks like it's happening we give predictions for the teams. Once we go through the players we take it back to the playground and drafted our teams. 

Jason Antetokounmpo-Visenberg's:

Starters:

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Kevin Durant

Damian Lillard

Luka Doncic 

Jaylen Brown

Reserves:

Trae Young 

Damantas Sabonis

Jayson Tatum

Anthony Davis

Zion Williamson 

Rudy Gobert

Donovan Mitchell 

Lebron Michael James's-

Starters:

LeBron James

Nikola Jokic

Kawhi Leonard

Joel Embiid 

James Harden

Reserves:

Kyrie Irving

Bam Adebayo

Bradley Beal

Khris Middleton 

Devin Booker

Paul George

Stephen Curry

Which team would you want to run with? Let us know!

Taking a look forward to the 2020-2021 NBA Season. We break down who we think are the award winners and playoff teams.  

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College Basketball is back for the 2020-2021 season! It's a little early to start going crazy with rankings and big boards, so we're going to present you with 10 players you should know for this NCAA season. Learn what these players bring to the table and what their NBA prospects are.   Players we're going over:  

Jalen Johnson 

Brandon Boston Jr. 

Terrence Clarke

 Greg Brown 

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl 

Trayce Jackson-Davis

 Luka Garza 

Jason Preston 

Marcus Bagley 

Ayo Dosunmu

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In preparation of the 2020 NBA Draft we give you our final mock draft!   

1.  Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves

2.  James Wiseman, Golden State Warriors

3.  LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets

4.  Onyeka Okongwu, Chicago Bulls

5.  Obi Toppin, Cleveland Cavaliers

6.  Deni Avdija, Atlanta Hawks

7.  Patrick Williams, Detroit Pistons

8.  Tyrese Haliburton, New York Knicks

9.  Isaac Okoro, Washington Wizards

10.  Kira Lewis, Jr., Phoenix Suns

11.  Devin Vassell, San Antonio Spurs

12.  Killian Hayes, Sacramento Kings

13.  Saddiq Bey, New Orleans Hornets

14.  Jalen Smith, Boston Celtics

15.  Tyrese Maxey, Orlando Magic

16.  Aleksej Pokusevski, Houston Rockets

17.  Precious Achiuwa, Minnesota Timberwolves

18.  Josh Green, Dallas Mavericks

19.  R.J. Hampton, Brooklyn Nets

20.  Theo Maledon, Miami Heat

21.  Aaron Nesmith, Philadelphia 76ers

22.  Cole Anthony, Denver Nuggets

23.  Vernon Carey Jr., Utah Jazz

24.  Desmond Bane, Milwaukee Bucks

25.  Tyrell Terry, Oklahoma City Thunder

26.  Leandro Bolmaro, Boston Celtics

27.  Malachi Flynn, New York Knicks

28.  Jaden McDaniels, Oklahoma City Thunder

29.  Jayden Scrubb, Toronto Raptors

30.  Xavier Tillman, Boston Celtics

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Going in to every NBA Draft fans and team all carry a great deal of optimism that they're adding a future star to their team. Taking a look back through the drafts from 2003-2013 we take a look at how many Championship Centerpieces, Future Hall of Famers, Contending Pieces, Contending Role Players and just good old NBA role players have come during this span.   To Follow the Brothers:  Twitter: @Viseland  To Follow Jason Visenberg @JVisenberg Twitter/Instagram/Facebook  To Follow Michael Visenberg: @NBADraftMikeyV Twitter @miclvisenberg Instagram