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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

good morning, here's my latest piece on the 2025 freshman class where i try to look for potential underrated guys. To begin with, let's look at Michigan State's Jordan Scott and Providence's Jaylen Harrell sheedinatl.substack.com/p/class-of-2...

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Class of 2025 deep cuts: Jordan Scott, Jaylen Harrell

Michigan State and Providence have snapped up a couple of exciting, underrated high school wings

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Chris Cenac is an unusual prospect. He's big, but he doesn't always play like that. I dive into Cenac's style of play at Link Academy, potential role at Houston and strong tools that provide room for scalability sheedinatl.substack.com/p/chris-cena...

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Chris Cenac and the anatomy of a unicorn

Houston's Cenac is 6'10", but too often plays smaller than that. Should he relish a scaled down role instead?

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

good morning, here’s my piece on Baylor’s Tounde Yessoufou: i talk about his defense, two-way potential, a more realistic comp than Anthony Edwards as well as some of the main questions i have about Yessoufou for next season sheedinatl.substack.com/p/tounde-yes...

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Tounde Yessoufou: a two-way monster or a defensive specialist?

Yessoufou has drawn Anthony Edwards comps, but right now looks to have a more clear-cut upside on defense

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

good morning, here’s my piece on Jaden Toombs, a promising freshman big for SMU. I look at his strong feel for the game, some physical concerns and the ways he can potentially mitigate them sheedinatl.substack.com/p/jaden-toom...

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Jaden Toombs deserves your attention

Somewhat flying under the radar, the SMU big has a lot of traits for a modern NBA big

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

good morning, here’s my piece on Jayden Quaintance, diving into his outstanding defense: the playmaking, rim deterrence and underrated foul aversion, as well as the good and concerning aspects of his profile sheedinatl.substack.com/p/jayden-qua...

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Jayden Quaintance is a defensive prospect made in a lab

At just 18, the new Kentucky Wildcat has nearly limitless defensive potential

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

i've kept an eye on FIBA U18 Eurobasket overall it feels like it could be a weaker bunch than the 2024 U18's which produced four 1st round NBA draft picks this summer, but still some really interesting prospects to look out for sheedinatl.substack.com/p/u18-euroba...

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U18 Eurobasket prospects that have caught my eye

Spain's Ian Platteeuw won the MVP, but is he the best NBA prospect at the U18 Eurobasket?

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

good morning, i'm finishing up my 2026 NBA Draft top3 review with AJ Dybantsa in this piece i dive into Dybantsa's outstanding and efficient scoring, offensive projection and the defensive playmaking questions that ultimately make me slightly lower on him sheedinatl.substack.com/p/aj-dybants...

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

here's my article on Cameron Boozer - a truly incredible prospect who may be the most accomplished high school player ever i dive into his diverse offensive skillset, defensive playmaking and college projection sheedinatl.substack.com/p/the-analyt...

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The analytics will love Cameron Boozer, and so should you

Duke's Cameron Boozer is the cerebral prospect of the 2026 NBA Draft

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

here’s my take on Darryn Peterson, the 2026 NBA Draft prospect that i have at 1 right now: his statistical profile, offensive game, outlier stocks and two-way potential sheedinatl.substack.com/p/screw-it-i...

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Screw it, I'm starting the cycle with Darryn Peterson at 1

The Kansas guard is a special two-way prospect

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

i really enjoyed Jase Richardson's offensive game against the Toronto Raptors so here's my extended breakdown on how Richardson stabilized and impacted the game by not turning it over and turning Toronto's on-ball pressure into advantages for his team sheedinatl.substack.com/p/jase-richa...

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Jase Richardson's turnover economy almost beat the Raptors

A look at how the Orlando Magic rookie's connective skills helped stabilize a shaky Summer League team struggling with relentless on-ball pressure

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

the New Orleans Pelicans paid a lot to trade up and get Derik Queen at 13. But they still have Zion Williamson and Yves Missi. And they also signed Kevon Looney what is Queen's role in this ill-fitting ensemble? I examine his struggle playing with Missi sheedinatl.substack.com/p/i-have-no-...

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I have no idea what the Pelicans are doing (and what it means for Derik Queen)

The New Orleans Pelicans may already be compromising their 2025 lottery pick

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

icymi, here's what i wrote about the struggles of Kasparas Jakučionis in the California Classic games and the role adjustment he's likely to undergo in the NBA

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

1/15 from the field, 6 assists and 12 turnovers in 3 California Classic games. What happened to Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis? i tried to contextualize and make sense out of his difficult start to the Summer League sheedinatl.substack.com/p/is-it-time...

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Is it time to get worried about Kasparas Jakučionis?

The answer is probably somewhere between a 'yes' and a 'no'

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

i've been watching the FIBA U19s, so here are some things that i saw over the past week or so. The players i cover in more detail (link below): - AJ Dybantsa - Hannes Steinbach - Koa Peat - Tyler Kropp - Mikel Brown Jr. also brief words on a few others sheedinatl.substack.com/p/fiba-u19-r...

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FIBA U19 reflections: Dybantsa, Steinbach, Peat and others

The 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup is now behind us, so let's look at some of the top performers

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

ESPN projects Dash Daniels as a top10 pick in way-too-early 2025 NBA draft, i broke down film the performance of against France U19's from yesterday, check it out! sheedinatl.substack.com/p/dash-danie...

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Dash Daniels: Great Defensively, Questions on Offense

Dash Daniels struggled offensively in Australia's win against France in the FIBA U19 World Cup, but at least partly made up for it with his defense

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

outside of the obvious one in Cooper Flagg, i have four other A+ grades on yesterday's 1st round draft picks

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

here are my 2025 NBA draft first round pick grades, check it out! major winners are the Mavs, Raptors, Suns, Bulls and Magic big L’s from the Nets and Pelicans open.substack.com/pub/sheedina...

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2025 NBA Draft Grades: Slam Dunks for Raptors, Suns and Bulls, Questionable Nets and Pelicans

The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is in the books and boy did it serve up some surprises.

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

my main questions with Queen: - can he be a functional player on a team that’s not built to cater to his specific skillset? - if he struggles anchoring the defense, does he produce enough offensive value to justify keeping him on the floor? - can he become a more efficient passer long term?

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Queen is not very quick laterally, so his defensive transition may be hampered by stuggles defending the better spaced, larger NBA courts

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

he lacks the size and body balance to stand up to bigger guys in the post. Per Synergy, Queen is just 47th percentile in post-up defense efficiency

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

.. some his best moments blocking shots on defense are indeed closer to what i would see in a wing defender prospect as he's good protecting the basket from the weak side

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

..his box DBPM stats are dragged down by the fact that Queen has a below average 3.8% BLK rate, which is more of a good wing defender level metric, rather than of a defensive anchor at the center position...

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

defense is a two edged sword for Queen. He grades out as a pretty good defender in terms of advanced metrics measuring overall defensive impact: 3.7 DBPM, which is good for 22nd among all underclassmen last season, and 3.02 DBPM (second on his team behind Julian Reese) and 2.27 in box DBPM...

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

...Queen is a more of a finesse offensive rebounder who uses his spatial awareness and anticipation to get himself in positions to tip the ball in

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Queen is an above average rebounder not just on defense, but on the offensive glass as well. As an off rebounder, he’s not someone in the mold of Mitchell Robinson, ala a player who gets offensive rebounds by using his physicality to outmuscle opponents on the glass....

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

also, Queen has a tendency to misread passing angles, like here on these pretty sloppy high low plays

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Queen has a high center of gravity and while driving has a tendency to show a bit too much of the ball which makes him succeptible to having the ball swiped out of his hands. Also, as good as his handle and footwork are, he doesn’t necessarily have the strongest grip on the ball going to the basket

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

...for example, other playmaking bigs in this class like Collin Murray-Boyles had better stats (21.1% AST and 1 A/TO) and Thomas Sorber (15.6% AST on 1.1 A/TO) had better numbers, so you kind of have to wonder if the ‘baby Jokic’ comps are legit for Queen

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

despite that, Queen, for a player that’s being sold as a playmaking big, he logged a pretty mid assist rate of just 11.6% on 26.9% usage and 16.5% turnover rate, good for just 0.8 assist to turnover ratio...

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

his rebounding and handle combo unlocks an awesome, rare + trait for a big - Queen can really bring the ball up the floor, i just love how calm, composed and controlled Queen is in those situations.

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

... throwing skip passes from the post, mixing in an odd outlet pass because he’s a dominant defensive rebounder at 24.5% DREB rate

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Queen’s offensive versatility, passing and decision making allow him to function as a playmaking hub from the center position, operating primarily at the top of the key. He’s shown flashes of multi-layered playmaking...

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Queen’s post footwork is a work of art almost. He’s just so good at getting his player to commit to one side and quickly spinning to the other, does it with exceptional ease and fluidity

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Queen is a supremely skilled big whose handle, downhill driving ability and footwork make him a real mismatch for most bigs. Queen has shown he can take on players 1 on 1. His bag is full of tricks - he’s shown some awesome decel, euro flashes, size up and spin moves, live dribble passing ability

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

...in off the catch or dribble drive situations

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

one of the ways Maryland had success using Queen on offense in half-court which i think is very translatableis him trailing the play where Queen can effectively drive and move the ball. Despite being a poor shooter, Queen is highly skilled and can be used on the perimeter...

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

a quick look at Queen's offensive shot generation profile suggests that he's a versatile offensive center, not overly reliant on post-ups or rim rolls

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

at 6-10, Queen is on the shorter side as a center. He has quite an unorthodox build with bulky upper body and long legs. Though a freshman, Queen already turns 21 in December, so he's a full two years older than, for example, Cooper Flagg or Noa Essengue

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Derik Queen, let's do a season review thread👇🧵 the Maryland center finished the season with a BPM of 7.9, good for 8th among all D1 freshmen. Queen's season had some memorable moments, including a game winning drive in a Round of 32 game against Colorado State

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

my main questions with CMB: - can his offense translate to the NBA without an effective 3 point shot? - can he ever develop one? - will CMB's lack of straight line burst be a bigger nuisance defending on a better spaced NBA floor?

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

one of the areas where he could improve on defense is guarding in space and on closeouts. CMB lacks the straight line speed to be effective on longer closeouts, which leads to either lax or overly commited closeouts

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

he has such a fantastic sense of how the play is going to develop. On this clip, A&M clear out the side for a slip, but CMB quickly senses the danger and slides to protect the rim, instead of going with his man who was on a dummy run to the corner, designed to take CMB's rim protection away

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

for his height, CMB is an awesome shotblocker. He's rumoured to have a 7ft+ wingspan. Murray-Boyles is not the greatest vertical leaper, but at the same time i don't think he gets enough credit for that particular aspect of his game

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

i wanted to emphasize this particular play because it gets more and more ridiculous the more you watch it. Look at Murray-Boyles' hands, they suck up the ball like a vacuum cleaner on that loose ball situation

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Murray-Boyles is a wrecking ball on defense. He has next-level awareness, is a very engaged defender with fantastic defensive footwork and magnetic hands that he uses to just rip balls from his opponents. He finished the season with a 2.9% STL rate, which is very good for a mostly interior defender

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

side or area of the floor. CMB's combo threat of driving and passing out of the short roll makes him a tough guard in these situations

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

i think his screening/short roll passing ability is one of the ways how you can mitigate spacing concerns despite him not having a 3 pt shot, CMB is a high gravity player in other areas of the game. Using him as a roll man can bring two defenders to the ball and make the defense gravitate to one...

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

despite that, CMB's handle has ways to go. As good as he's been at playmaking, his turnovers are on the high-ish side, and the assist-to-turnover ratio stands at just 1 CMB is way less confident going to his weak hand and his handle is not at the level where he could operate in very tight spaces

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Sheed on the Hawks @sheedinatl.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

this year CMB showed increasing willingness to bring the ball up the floor. He's getting much more comfortable with his handle, and that confidence has unlocked new layers of offensive productivity for CMB

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