Alex Sarr playing for the Perth Wildcats | Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images I participated in a community mock draft and focused on mostly defensive-minded prospects. Last week, I participated in an NBA Draft mock with other draft evaluators organized by Richard Stayman, who runs the account MavsDraft. In this simulation, the Wizards drafted 2nd, 26th, and 51st. Given … [Read more...] about NBA Draft: The Wizards bolster their defense in recent mock draft
Archives for April 2024
Annual Checkup: The ups and downs of Jordan Poole
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Stats, analysis, commentary. The season Jordan Poole had for the Washington Wizards defies explanation and conclusions. He was shockingly awful at times, downright great at times, and every now and then, something in between. While I was cooler on Poole’s abilities as a player than many, I … [Read more...] about Annual Checkup: The ups and downs of Jordan Poole
Staff Reactions: Which Ravens draft pick is your favorite?
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Beatdown staff share which of the Ravens 2024 draft picks is their favorite. The Baltimore Ravens came away with nine new rookies with the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft. Here, the Beatdown staff share which pick was their favorite. To review, here are the Ravens’ picks: Round 1 – CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson Round 2 – OT Roger … [Read more...] about Staff Reactions: Which Ravens draft pick is your favorite?
Ravens News 4/29: Draft Debrief
Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ravens stick to script and come away with solid draft class Mike Preston, The Baltimore Sun The Ravens might have a speedy outside threat in fourth-round selection Devontez Walker, a wide receiver from North Carolina. Other than adding more interior linemen on both sides of the ball, which could come later in free … [Read more...] about Ravens News 4/29: Draft Debrief
Monday Bird Droppings: The O’s bullpen is on shaky ground as the Yankees arrive
Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the Birds begin their biggest series of the year so far, they’ve got major questions about their relief crew. Good morning, Camden Chatters. The Orioles’ warm-up act for their biggest series of the year could have gone better. Hoping to stack some wins against a sub-.500 Athletics club before the Yankees come to … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: The O’s bullpen is on shaky ground as the Yankees arrive