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Cyro Asseo

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NBA Journalist, Bball Scout, 14k subs on YouTube Current: HoopsHype, Past: KSNT News | PhD/Doc Student UMiami | Rock Chalk, Go 'Canes! | Bmore-LFK-Miami 🇦🇷 🇮🇹 🇷🇸 🇺🇸 Links: Youtube.com/CyroAsseo hoopshype.com/author/cyroasseo CyroAsseo.com

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Havlicek Stole the Pod @havlicekstoleit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This week, we took a look at how the Clippers/Kawhi debacle may affect the Celtics, and how billionaires are changing the NBA more generally with @cyroasseo.bsky.social of @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Check it out!

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Dr. Justin Quinn @justinquinnn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This week, we took a look at how the Clipper/Kawhi debacle may affect the Celtics, and how billionaires are changing the NBA more generally with @cyroasseo.bsky.social of @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Check it out!

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HoopsHype @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Sixers' VJ Edgecombe was in Italy this week for the adidas Eurocamp. Our @cyroasseo.bsky.social spoke with him there. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

VJ Edgecombe Q&A: 'I've seen Wembanyama in person, I don't think he's real'

76ers' VJ Edgecombe sat down at Adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy to discuss his rookie year, mentoring the next gen, his GOAT, and Year 2 goals.

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Skull Berg @bassontatum.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

@cyroasseo.bsky.social returns to @havlicekstoleit.bsky.social to map out the offseason and where Boston goes from here as well as what to expect at the draft

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Was super stoked to have been able to hop on and discuss what the Celtics could potentially do this offseason. Always a pleasure to sit down and chat with these great guys!

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Havlicek Stole the Pod @havlicekstoleit.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

This pod, we sat down with @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social 's @cyroasseo.bsky.social to project what we think the Celtics might do this offseason. Check it out!

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, with the 2026 NBA Draft Combine only days away we put together our Aggregate Mock Draft 5.0 to see where prospects stand before arriving in Chicago. The 2nd half of the 1st rd is seeing a lot of movement due to uncertainty, more: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Aggregate 2026 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Pre-NBA Draft Combine rankings

2026 NBA Draft Combine is around the corner, so these college prospects and emerging international talent has shifted the conversation for some.

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, I spoke with Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson discussing his Dunk Contest win, upcoming restricted free agency, having a chip on his shoulder, thriving in Heat Culture alongside Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins & more: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Keshad Johnson Q&A: 'The chip on my shoulder is getting bigger and bigger'

Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson discusses his surprise Dunk Contest collab with E-40, surviving Heat Culture and his upcoming free agency.

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

On the latest edition of @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social Around The Beat, we are joined by @maximeaubin1.bsky.social of L’Equipe to discuss the San Antonio Spurs' ascension, Victor Wembanyama's evolution, France vs USA bball rivalry, the young Spurs core clicking & more: youtube.com/watch?si=cSN...

Around The Beat: Maxime Aubin On Wembanyama, Spurs Playoff Hopes & France’s NBA Pipeline

YouTube video by HoopsHype

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, our latest 2026 Aggregate NBA Mock Draft 4.0 is a pre-March Madness prospect ranking that delves into 'what have you done lately' conversations, rising and falling draft stocks, the impact of NIL, and more: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Aggregate 2026 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Pre-March Madness rankings

HoopsHype's 2026 Aggregate NBA Mock Draft 4.0 reveals a solidified top tier led by Darryn Peterson and a volatile lottery loaded with guard talent.

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, I spoke with 5-time NBA champion Derek Fisher about his clutch shots, playoff moments, what it was like playing under Phil Jackson alongside Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, to eventually coaching Carmelo Anthony in New York, and more: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Derek Fisher Q&A: The 2008-2010 Lakers could play today

NBA legend Derek Fisher reflects on his iconic 0.4-second game-winner and the journey from Little Rock to basketball stardom in this candid interview.

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I’ve been out of the loop for awhile so read some articles/reddit posts about rumored James Bond 26 actors and whatnot. I might be sick and distraught at the probable bastardization of one of the most idiosyncratic film franchises in history. It’ll be some cringey, formulaic streaming movie, damn.

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, I spoke with Bulls rising star Matas Buzelis about head coach Billy Donovan’s constructive criticism, figuring out what it means to be a pro, Bulls trades, being a leader, his parents sacrifices and more: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Matas Buzelis Q&A: 'I don't want to be anybody. I want to be myself'

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis discusses his growth in Year 2, Billy Donovan’s coaching, lessons from Bulls' trades, leadership, and more.

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

3-time NBA Dunk contest winner Mac McClung spoke with @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social about the upcoming All-Star Weekend and the dunks he was working on, even though he won't be part of this year's event, his NBA journey, Yuki Kawamura, and a surprising new passion: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Mac McClung talks NBA dunk contest, Yuki Kawamura, and more

NBA dunk champion Mac McClung discussed the All-Star contest, playing with Yuki Kawamura, turning down overseas offers, and more

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, we got exclusive access with the Motor City Cruise to see the impact a G League affiliate has on the development of the Detroit Pistons’ culture & personnel? This year’s breakout story, Daniss Jenkins exemplifies their success: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Under One Roof: How the Pistons keep their G League squad on the same page

Motor City Cruise: Inside the Detroit Pistons' G League development culture

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

On this week's epd of @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social Around The Beat, we had @omarisankofa.bsky.social on to discuss the Detroit Pistons' dominant season, Jaden Ivey's contract situation, Cade Cunningham's MVP case, trade deadline plans, Pistons' physical identity & more: youtu.be/3ZCfUlWLY50?...

Around The Beat: Omari Sankofa On The Detroit Pistons, Cade MVP, Trade Rumors, Jaden Ivey & More

YouTube video by HoopsHype

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

We’ve passed the midway point of the cbb season, so @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social put together our Aggregate 2026 NBA Mock Draft 3.0. With a month of conference play in the books, players with slow (or hot) starts are settling into clearer trajectories. Link: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Aggregate 2026 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: A special class comes into focus

HoopsHype’s third Aggregate 2026 Mock Draft highlights a potentially historic top five featuring Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cam Boozer. As conference play heats up, we analyze a guard-heavy cla...

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I was super stoked to have taken part of this, and appreciate the guys for having me on. Great topics discussed and a little insight into realistic trades that Boston could be entertaining this NBA Trade Deadline.

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Havlicek Stole the Pod @havlicekstoleit.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

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Havlicek Stole the Pod: What do we think the Boston Celtics will do at the 2026 NBA trade deadline?

For the Celtics, what are the team's needs in the trade market?

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Skull Berg @bassontatum.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Jaylen Brown is salsa dancing his way into the awards conversation and the Celtics are gearing up for trade season. all this and more with @cyroasseo.bsky.social on the latest @havlicekstoleit.bsky.social

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Havlicek Stole the Pod @havlicekstoleit.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

This week, we talked with @cyroasseo.bsky.social about what the Celtics trade deadline needs might be - and what they could do to address them. Tune in!

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Wait, The Longest Yard is based on Jack Molinas stint in jail playing football:

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, I spoke with DaRon Holmes II at the G League Showcase, Holmes opened up about his recovery journey, Nikola Jokic’s mentorship, his theory on low-top shoes causing Achilles injuries, and more: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

DaRon Holmes Q&A: 'I'm trying to play the game the way Jokic does'

Holmes discusses his post-injury dominance, why he blames low-top shoes for injuries, and his Nuggets role

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Turner Classic Movie channel is awesome, I watched Cry From A City and From Here To Eternity today.

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, the second Aggregate 2026 NBA Mock Draft has arrived to highlight the ebbs and flows of this year's prospects' draft stock as college basketball gets into full swing. We have notes & exclusive interviews on the top 60 prospects: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Aggregate 2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Darryn Peterson headlines loaded class

HoopsHype's second Aggregate 2026 NBA Mock Draft with Darryn Peterson headlining a loaded class as college basketball returns.

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

So many people avoid eye contact when walking. They will purposefully look down to the ground or at their phone as they walk by people in public. I was taught whenever you walk by someone to greet them with a “Good Afternoon (or Morning)” and follow it up by saying “have a good one”

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Jack Molinas and I might be related as we are both Sephardic Jews. My grandfather was from Yugoslavia, born 1914 (or 1916). His cousin was the chief rabbi of Turkey, while Molinas family were Sephardic Jewish immigrants from Turkey. Not saying we are cousins but might share some DNA.

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Does anybody else hear ESPN’s broadcast as if they have their microphones underwater? Or is this just me?

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, I spoke with Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio about adjusting to life in the NBA, embracing Heat culture, balancing growth in his prime years, what it means to represent Italy and more: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Simone Fontecchio Q&A: I don’t want to be seen as just a European shooter

Exclusive Simone Fontecchio interview about adapting to the NBA, embracing Heat culture, growing in his prime, and representing Italy.

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Love Potion No. 9 should be a cult classic

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, I spoke with Allie Clifton about Road Trippin' evolving, her balancing act between podcasting & broadcasting, her upcoming job as the national sideline reporter for Amazon, her bucket-list guests & more: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Allie Clifton Q&A: ‘No one tells our stories better than us’

NBA broadcaster Allie Clifton spoke about Road Trippin' podcast’s evolution to her upcoming reporting job with Amazon.

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

I wish I could find a sports video editor that watches or understand the content I am trying to produce. If any video editors out there interested in basketball content and looking for work, hit me up!

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, these are 8 EuroBasket standouts for NBA teams to keep an eye on. We were in attendance for the entire knockout stage in Riga, Latvia. These players stood out as NBA caliber & contractually could come sooner than later: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Eight Eurobasket standouts for NBA teams to keep an eye on

At HoopsHype we decided, to highlight several players who have excelled in the tournament who could be of interest to teams in the Association.

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Tony Snell spoke with @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, who recently joined Boulazac Basket, about adapting to life and basketball in Europe, his love for the game, his personal growth since his public autism diagnosis in 2023 and more: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Tony Snell Q&A: My autism diagnosis gave me clarity of who I am

Tony Snell, the former NBA player and current member of Boulazac Basket Dordogne in France, had an exclusive HoopsHype interview regarding the NBA and more.

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

A @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social exclusive interview, Shane Larkin talks why Turkey “means everything” to him, why he chose Europe over the NBA, managing OCD, called Alperen Sengün Turkey’s GOAT & more: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Shane Larkin Q&A: 'Turkey just captured my heart, captured my mind'

In an exclusive HoopsHype interview, Larkin detailed why Turkey “means everything” to him, why he chose Europe over fringe NBA deals and more.

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

I can’t believe I have been listening to Rally House for like 18 months. French House is still peak modern house sound imo

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social spoke with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for an exclusive Q&A after his viral NBA comeback inquiry tweet. He shared his journey overseas that led him to the Philippines, where he starred in the World Cup for Jordan & is a 3x PBA Champ: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Q&A: 'I should be in the NBA, dude'

Q&A with Rondae Hollis‑Jefferson, retooled overseas, 3x champ, Jordan World Cup star, offers switch D, energy and veteran leadership to contenders.

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, we put together the standout performers from the 2025 NBA Summer League. We breakdown the players who’ve shown enough to earmark as people to keep an eye on moving forward: www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

2025 NBA Summer League Standouts

This article features the top players according to HoopsHype's Global Ratings of the 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, we’ve released our first aggregate 2026 NBA mock draft; a stacked class headlined by the Cam Boozer, Nate Ament, AJ Dybantsa, and the prodigious Darryn Peterson. Read more about this exciting crop of prospects: hoopshype.com/lists/aggreg...

Aggregate 2026 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: First look at Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, more

Here is the first aggregate mock draft for 2026, compiled from only eight of the usual 10 mock drafts available to create a composite ranking. At this early stage, opinions are highly conflicting, …

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

F or @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, we put together a quick look at the "Winners & Losers" of the 2025 NBA Draft, so far: hoopshype.com/lists/2025-n...

2025 NBA Draft winners and losers: A quick look

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

172 videos to binge about the 2025 NBA Draft from quick ‘Who Is” clips, combine & green room interviews, superlatives, all the mock drafts and more! All my pre-draft video content that I put together since February. For your enjoyment: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

NBA 2025 Draft Prospects - YouTube

2025 NBA Draft Prospects, this is my seventh NBA Draft analysis, I have done scouting reports for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and now, this is my 2025...

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

The final @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social Aggregate NBA Mock Draft is out now! See where all the prospects are projected to potentially land. Scouting reports included for every prospects and notes for team needs. hoopshype.com/lists/aggreg...

Aggregate 2025 NBA Mock Draft 8.0: A final look at where things stand

The 2025 NBA Draft is finally here and a lot of teams are looking to shake things up, with some wanting to trade into the draft while others are trying to consolidate their picks. This year, the dr…

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social, we outlined the best international prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft, from Ulm teammates Noa Essengue and Ben Saraf to Mega’s Bogi Markovic and Cholet’s Mohamed Diawara. Read more: hoopshype.com/lists/the-be...

The best international prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft international pool is unusually thin, featuring just 16 non-auto eligible prospects, one of the smallest groups in recent history due to the combined impact of NIL incentives and…

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

We put together the best college seniors in the 2025 NBA Draft @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social This year's class is one of the smallest pools of players in recent memory with the seniors prospects potentially making up a third of the selected players next week: hoopshype.com/lists/the-be...

The best college senior prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft

This year’s senior class is uniquely shallow, featuring only 36 college prospects – one of the smallest draft pools in recent history due to the combined impact of NIL incentives and extra eligibil…

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

2025 NBA Draft prospect RJ Luis spoke with @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social as he chose to forgo another college season and bet on himself. He discussed why he stayed in the draft, his belief in being a better pro than college player and more: hoopshype.com/lists/rj-lui...

RJ Luis Jr, the NBA Draft prospect betting on himself

St. John’s standout wing RJ Luis Jr and 2025 NBA Draft prospect, has emerged as one of the most intriguing late risers in this year’s class. A former UMass wing who transferred to St. John’s …

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Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

With less than two weeks till the 2025 NBA Draft occurs, we dropped the latest @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social Aggregate Mock Draft with intel and notes on every pick for BOTH rounds: hoopshype.com/lists/aggreg...

Aggregate 2025 NBA Mock Draft 7.0: After Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, it’s anyone’s guess

Beyond Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, this class is a mixed bag. The consensus around the league is that the 2025 draft is a bit thin on potential high-end contributors and is more-so role players …

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

For @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social I spoke with 2025 NBA Draft prospect Kobe Sanders, who went from PIT to the NBA Draft Combine. He spoke about his journey from Cal Poly, embracing the reset in Reno, how his game evolved under a brighter spotlight and more: hoopshype.com/lists/meet-k...

Meet Kobe Sanders, a sleeper first round pick in 2025 NBA Draft

At 6-foot-8 Kobe Sanders is a swingman with guard skills and a defensive edge, as he turned heads all year at Nevada. Sanders solidified his stock at the 2025 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, wh…

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

The other day @williamslaurenl.bsky.social and I discussed some of the key questions facing the Atlanta Hawks this offseason from new faces in the front office, potential moves to watch, draft outlook and much more: youtu.be/cOfSixIxbFw

Atlanta Hawks Offseason Outlook With Hawks Beat Writer Lauren L Williams

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Colin Brady @colinbrady.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

This mock is very heavy on international prospects for the Nets - while I know little about the players, I know there’s a world map at HSS where they spotlight where staff come from. Seems likely we’ll do some stashing if we keep all 5 picks.

Cyro Asseo @cyroasseo.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

With less than two weeks till the 2025 NBA Draft occurs, we dropped the latest @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social Aggregate Mock Draft with intel and notes on every pick for BOTH rounds: hoopshype.com/lists/aggreg...

Aggregate 2025 NBA Mock Draft 7.0: After Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, it’s anyone’s guess

Beyond Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, this class is a mixed bag. The consensus around the league is that the 2025 draft is a bit thin on potential high-end contributors and is more-so role players …