Not saying I was first, but I was all over Isaiah Johnson as a breakout guy two summers ago after diving into his film. He proved it at Colorado and I think he’ll be a star at Texas. Today vs St. John’s: 18 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 2/6 3PT.

Have loved Mackenzie Mgbako since high school. Think he can break out in Bucky McMillan’s system at A&M if he stays healthy. 6’9 with a burner, can put it on the floor and has All-SEC upside. Curious what the defensive disruption looks like. First round upside.

Jalen Jackson is Butler’s most important player. He leads the charge for this team and absolutely determines both their ceiling and their floor. Really impressive showing against Ohio State today. 27 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST.

Patrick Ngongba II looks in noticeably better shape. Really think it’s helping his game. Hopefully he can stay healthy after the foot injuries. Absolutely dominant against Kansas. 28 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 2 BLK on 9/12 FG.

Really high on Northern Illinois this year. Love what Matt Majkrzak is building. 79 to 66 exhibition win at Toledo. Nino Carter-Smith, Cal Klesmit and Colin Hardrick are three underrated guys you need to know. A team that could win the Horzion without a doubt.

Been extremely high on Luke Wilson. He brings everything you want from a five at the high major level. Physicality, toughness, rebounding, rim protection and a vertical lob threat. Last night vs Niagara: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK.

Sergio de Larrea was unbelievable last night. Always viewed him as more of a jumbo ball handler than a wing and that’s exactly what he was yesterday. With Flagg injured, the Mavs need his playmaking.

Pretty easy to see why Quentin Coleman is top 10 on so many NBA big boards. Beautiful stroke, clear pro game. Looks like a one and done to me. Interested to see what weaknesses (if there are any) emerge for him. Vs Baylor: 20 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST.

Hard to see Miles Sadler as a one and done in the NIL era. He’s going to be a stud at WVU. Handle on a string, elite vision. Had questions about the jumper, but I’m buying it. 33% from 3 in EYBL Scholastic, 5/13 in 2 exhibitions. 18 PTS, 6 AST last night.

Really like Tyler King at SIUE. Former NJCAA DII POY who earned All OVC honors last year, averaging 12.8 PPG in conference play. Exciting exhibition win for SIUE. Tennessee State is the team to beat in the OVC, but think SIUE can make some noise.

My top 100 defenders in CBB over the last decade.

Interested to see Gavin Doty in more of an off ball role at Syracuse. Like him as a pro prospect, but not sold on his NBA future. The shot is the swing skill. 32.6% from 3 at Siena last year, 6/21 (28.6%) in 3 exhibitions. Last night vs Niagara: 14 PTS, 13 REB, 2 AST.

Ryan Mela will be a huge piece for Providence this year. Brings some much needed continuity to this roster. Really solid showing in last night’s win over Georgia Tech. 14 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 3 STL on 5/9 FG.

Really high on Connor Turnbull and Utah State’s frontcourt. Think Turnbull is going to be incredibly valuable on both ends. At Evansville last year: 11.5 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 2.4 BPG. Last night vs Santa Clara: 16 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST in 16 MIN.

Darius Ratliff is such a smooth mover for a 7 footer. This highlight really shows his functional athleticism and touch. The skill set is undeniable. Really interested to see what his role looks like at USC this year. So much to like about his upside.

My top 100 CBB games of the last decade.

Jayden Reid is going to be such a big piece for Memphis this year. Showed exactly why last night against Mississippi State. Love the energy and playmaking he brings. 26 PTS, 4 AST, 3 REB, 3 STL in the win.

We all know the physicality Caleb Gaskins brings, but if he’s shooting it like he did against Vanderbilt last night, he’s easily a one and done candidate. Still a bit undecided on him, but this was a great sign. 20 PTS, 6/8 FG, 4/5 3PT, 4/4 FT.

Huge props to Isaac Asuma for sticking at Minnesota. He’s the guy for this team. 32 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 4 BLK, 4/9 3PT in a tough 2OT loss at Creighton last night. Think this Minnesota team could hang around the bubble all year. Medved can really coach.