Maize and Blue…

August 19th, 2017 at 2:46 PM ^

Why your site is so high on kids that the others see so little in. I doubt you have the budget of the big boys. Not saying you're wrong just have questions on what you base your rankings on as I doubt you see these players as much as the major sites.

Matt EM

August 19th, 2017 at 3:25 PM ^

but I think we do a relatively strong job in terms of evaluation. I think where we thrive is identifying under the radar prospects earlier than the competition. Are we wrong at times, sure. But that said, I'm pretty confident in our evals. When ESPN updates their rankings in a few days, and Rivals in a few weeks lets see where we stack up.

To answer your question, no we don't have the budget, but yes we see more prospects that larger services exclusive of Rivals. I can certainly say factually we take in more live games than both ESPN and 247.

Here's a sample of some prospects in our initial top 150 that have made big moves on other sites subsequent to our rankings.

Let's start with the aforementioned George Conditt - currently #99 in our rankings, not ranked anywhere else but Rivals says he may enter their 150 - https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/stock-up-13-who-could-cras…

Michael Devoe - was #38 to our site back in June, now 32. Was 105 to Scout before their update last week, now sits at #77. Rivals had him at #97 and says he will rise per this link - https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/bossi-s-best-already-ranke…

Pete Nance - we were the only site to not have him in our top 150........he's subsequently dropped in ranking to literally every recruiting service.

Kamaka Hepa - we had him at #39 in June, now at #25. Rivals has him at 61 currently and says he will rise https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/bossi-s-best-already-ranke…

Nassir Little - had him at #19/5star in June, everyone else had him 30-40. He's now a top 10, 5star to both 247 and Scout.

Tyrese Haliburton - ranked #141 to our site, not ranked anywhere else. That said, Rivals says he may enter there 150 - https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/stock-up-13-who-could-cras…

Kaden Archie - was #54 in June, now #44 to us. Started off as generic 3star to all sites. Now at #73 to Scout.

Aaron Henry - #48 to us, not ranked in a top 100 anywhere else. Let's see in the next few weeks where he lands in the rankings

Marcus Zegarowski - had him at #89 in June when no other side had him ranked. Now top 100 to ESPN.

 

Honestly, I could go on an on with names.......point is I think we do a fair job at identifying under the radar talent prior to the major publications. We are diligent and take pride in our live evaluations in an effort to give the public what we consider to be a fair view of the recruiting landscape.

Matt EM

August 19th, 2017 at 3:21 PM ^

but not efficient, settles for jumpshots, handle needs to improve, good athlete with good size at the 2. Has the look of a top 75 prospect, but is a top 125 player if that makes sense. There is no doubt in my mind he's a legit high-major prospect, but will need some development to reach his potential.

ppudge

August 20th, 2017 at 11:49 AM ^

Thanks for the content, Matt. Good stuff!

We probably have 2 spots left in the '18 class. Any guesses as to who takes those spots? I was hoping for Ignas and Noah Locke, but with all these new prospects emerging, I have no clue.