SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Tyus Jones 2014-15 NCAA Basketball Preseason Scouting Video

Check out this great +NCAA preseason scouting video, courtesy of +DraftExpress, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of +Duke Basketball freshman point guard Tyus Jones.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of both current and future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks! 

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Justise Winslow 2014-15 2014-15 NCAA Basketball Preseason Scouting Video

Check out this great +NCAA preseason scouting video, courtesy of +DraftExpress, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of Duke freshman forward Justise Winslow.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of both current and future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks! 

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Jahlil Okafor 2014-15 2014-15 NCAA Basketball Preseason Scouting Video

Check out this great +NCAA preseason scouting video, courtesy of +DraftExpress, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of Duke freshman big man Jahlil Okafor.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of both current and future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks! 

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Rodney Hood Draft Combine Interview

Rodney Hood talks with Jonathan Givony about his preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from TYT Sports: Jabari Parker NBA Draft - Screws Coach K?

Duke freshman superstar Jabari Parker has chose to forgo his sophomore year to enter the NBA Draft. In a day and age where the players simply cannot get paid because NCAA guidelines and rules, it appears to be a no-brainer. However, Parker took his time contemplating whether to stay in Raleigh or head to the Draft.  See what the folks from +TYT Sports have to say and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Justise Winslow - 2014 McDonalds All American Dunk Contest

Duke recruit Justise Winslow of Saint John's High School in Houston, TX caught the ball off of the bounce and dunked it after teammate Tyus Jones went between the legs and bounced it off the ground at the 2014 McDonald's All American Powerade Jam Fest Slam Dunk Contest.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.  

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Grayson Allen - 2014 McDonalds All American Dunk Contest - Dunk 4

Check out Duke signee Grayson Allen out of Providence School in Jacksonville, FL running up the court and then leaping over the 7-foot tall Jahlil Okafor for the slam at the 2014 McDonald's All American Powerade JamFest Slam Dunk Contest. Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.  

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Grayson Allen - 2014 McDonalds All American Dunk Contest - Dunk 3

Check out Duke signee Grayson Allen out of Providence School in Jacksonville, FL jumping over both Justise Winslow and Tyus Jones for the slam at the 2014 McDonald's All American Powerade JamFest Slam Dunk Contest. Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.  

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Grayson Allen - 2014 McDonalds All American Dunk Contest - Dunk 2

Check out Duke signee Grayson Allen out of Providence School in Jacksonville, FL doing a a between the legs dunkk during the dunk contest at the 2014 McDonald's All American Powerade JamFest Slam Dunk Contest. Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.  

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Grayson Allen - 2014 McDonalds All American Dunk Contest - Dunk 1

Check out Duke signee Grayson Allen out of Providence School in Jacksonville, FL doing a windmill dunk during the dunk contest at the 2014 McDonald's All American Powerade JamFest Slam Dunk Contest. Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.  

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Rodney Hood 2014 Scouting Video

Rodney Hood had a short stay in Durham at Duke, putting together one season which earned him Second-Team All-ACC honors after sitting out as a transfer from Mississippi State. Now that his college career is over, we can now take a step back and conduct an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. Hood looks the part of a NBA wing, standing 6-8 in shoes with a lanky build and smooth and fluid athleticism. He made 42% of his 3-pointers on the year and is one of the better shooters in this draft class, showing excellent mechanics and a high release point, to go along with deep range, and being capable of knocking down jumpers with his feet set or off the dribble. He hit 37 of the 85 pull-up jump-shot attempts he took on the season (43%), which ranks #1 among college prospects in our Top-100 Rankings.

Hood has a solid feel for the game, as he rarely turns the ball over (10% turnover rate), and posted the third best PPR among small forwards in our Top-100. He's unselfish, sees the floor well, and executes offensively in the half-court, which his next coach will certainly appreciate. Hood is generally an efficient player offensively, as he takes what the defense gives him and rarely looks out of control. He's a solid straight-line ball-handler, particularly attacking closeouts, but was also given some ball-handling responsibilities in the half-court. Duke relied primarily on small-ball lineups this year, with Hood seeing a good amount of minutes at the power forward position, where he can be very effective as a mismatch threat against slower collegiate big men, particularly with the terrific spacing his team displayed. 32.5% of his offense came off isolation plays and on the pick and roll, even if it remains to be seen how much of a shot-creator he'll be in the NBA when he's asked to move down one or two positions and is guarded by legit wing defenders.

Hood's biggest weakness as a NBA prospect likely revolves around his defense, as he shows questionable intensity on this end of the floor, rarely getting into an actual stance and frequently being knocked off balance and taken advantage of off the dribble due to his lack of strength. His relatively short arms don't do him any favors here, as he measured just a 6-8 wingspan on a few occasions, which is accurately reflected in his inability to generate steals (.9 per-40), blocks (.3) or rebounds (4.9), all of which rank among the worst rates in the draft at his position. Hood has decent lateral quickness, so he could end up becoming at least adequate in this area, but he'll have to improve his motor and hustle quite a bit and also get stronger and tougher, as he allows himself to get pushed around without resistance more than you'd hope. This shows up on the offensive end as well, as he tends to shy away from contact somewhat around the basket, and doesn't get to the free throw line at a very high rate. His very low 2-point percentage (49%) doesn't inspire a great deal of confidence in his ability to develop into a high volume shot-creator inside the arc at the NBA level, as he's not a terribly advanced ball-handler and avoids finishing around the basket with his right hand like the plague.

Hood's ability to space the floor with his terrific jump-shot is certainly a coveted asset in today's NBA, but there are some question marks about what else he can contribute immediately besides that. Although he's only played two years of college basketball, he's not particularly young relative to this draft class—he will turn 22 right before his NBA rookie season starts-- so it remains to be seen how much upside he still has at the same time. Hood is currently the fifth oldest player currently projected to be drafted in the first round, only one of whom (McDermott) is slated to be picked in the top-20.  

How about you?  What do you think? Does this guy have the goods to be a sleeper pick in the NBA Draft?   See what the folks of +DraftExpress have to say and always keep up with all 30 +NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.  

SDH Presents from TYT Sports: Why everyone hates Duke

Duke University's prestigious basketball program has raised 4 NCAA Championship banners and has made 15 Final Fours. The tradition of this program rings with all of March Madness and college basketball fans. However, with UNC beating a heated rival for the Battle of Tobacco Road and many other facets, Duke is hated. Why exactly is this?  See what the folks from +TYT Sports have to say and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops. Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown. 

SDH Presents NCAA Basketball Highlights: Syracuse Beats Duke In Instant Classic - SC Remix (2/1/2014)

Jim Boeheim's Syracuse Orange topped Coach K's Blue Devils in the best game of the college basketball season so far.  Check out the highlights and and always keep up with both the +NCAA and +NBA right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.