[The following scouting report is part of a series on potential 2023 draft prospects from Sports Business Classroom alumni.] Dereck Lively II Frame: 7'1", 230 lbs Position: Center Team: Duke 2023 draft age: 19 Stats via The Athletic, ESPN, barttorvik.com, NBC Sports Offense With an offensive repertoire consisting primarily of alley-oops and putback finishes, [Read More]

The Kyrie Irving trade request from the Brooklyn Nets in early February had the potential to change the whole landscape of the NBA.  And it did just that. Just days after Irving's departure to the Dallas Mavericks, superstar running mate Kevin Durant also wanted out. The Brooklyn Nets received a sizeable package in return [Read More]

[The following scouting report is part of a series on potential 2023 draft prospects from Sports Business Classroom alumni.] Jarace Walker Frame: 6'8", 240 lbs Position: Forward School: Houston Year: Freshman 2023 Draft Age: 19 Stats via sports-reference.com Offense  Walker has immense upside on the offensive side of the ball, with the ability to [Read More]

[The following scouting report is part of a series on potential 2023 draft prospects from Sports Business Classroom alumni.] Rayan Rupert Frame: 6’7″ 190 lbs Position: Wing Team: New Zealand Breakers (NBL) 2023 Draft Age: 19 Stats via basketball-reference.com Offense Rupert’s allure offensively comes from his potential as a shooter, but he's only hitting [Read More]

[The following scouting report is part of a series on potential 2023 draft prospects from Sports Business Classroom alumni.] Keyonte George Frame: 6’4″, 185 lbs Position: Guard School: Baylor Year: Freshman 2023 Draft Age: 18 Stats via sports-reference.com, Synergy Sports Offense George is one of the most effortless scorers in the nation. He is [Read More]