NBA Draft: Analytics vs. EYE Test -VJ Edgecombe's HIDDEN Flaws vs Jase Richardson's STAR Potential

Are the numbers deceiving when it comes to NBA draft prospects? Dive into the world of analytics versus the "eye test" as Leif Thulin, filling in for David Locke, breaks down potential picks for the Utah Jazz. With a keen eye on players like VJ Edgecombe, Colin Murray Boyles, and Jase Richardson, Thulin offers a unique perspective, blending statistical insights with personal observations from his extensive experience in college basketball film study and NBA combines attended.

Explore the strengths and weaknesses of these prospects, and see how their statistical profiles align with on-court performances. Discover why Kon Knueppel and Derik Queen's age might affect their draft stock and how Jase Richardson's pedigree could influence his future in the league.

Don't miss out on this insightful analysis—tune in to uncover which prospects might surprise you and why.

0:00 Intro: Do the numbers lie about prospects?

5:10 VJ Edgecombe: Alarming stats despite high ranking

15:25 Kon Knueppel: Numbers vs eye test evaluation

21:31 Derik Queen: Potential star despite limitations

30:43 Nique Clifford: Older prospect impressing analytically

33:46 Tre Johnson: Better than numbers indicate

34:47 Ben Saraf: Intriguing international prospect analytics

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