JPR @Scouting_Col

Excited for year two of Trent Sisley at Indiana. Played a solid role last year. Shot 60% at the rim, just under 30% from three, and posted an 85th percentile DRAPM despite limited defensive playmaking. Feels like there’s a jump coming.

JPR @Scouting_Col

5 months ago

A sequence of events for Trent Sisley here. Heck of a win for Indiana. They needed that one. 6’8 freshman has a really bright future in Bloomington.

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Vaughn Karvala is really, really good. Such a pure shot and amazing athlete. Probably not likely, but in a weaker draft and with questions about who will play the three for Indiana, he has a chance to be a one-and-done.

Can’t wait to see Darren Harris finally play a big role for a top-25ish Indiana team next year. Elite catch-and-shoot weapon with real feel as a distributor. He’s 6’6 with athletic tools. That’s what you call an NBA player.

Samet Yigitoglu grew on me a ton last year at SMU. Elite offensive rebounder with a 14.3% OREB rate. Posted an 80th percentile block rate and shot 70% at the rim. You don’t see many 7’2 guys who move this well. Will be really good for Indiana.

I view Aiden Sherrell as a NBA prospect. The combo of 34% from 3pt and an 8.5% block rate at 6’11 is rare. There are times he needs to play tougher, but the production is real. Shot 70% at the rim and averaged 6.4 DREBs per 40. Could be a steal for IU.

Massive fan of the Jaeden Mustaf pickup for Indiana. Super aggressive downhill, but only shot 57% at the rim. 39% from deep on low volume. Switchable defender and finished with a 0.6 DRAPM (68th %ile) on a rough Georgia Tech team. High upside add.

Bryce Lindsay had some pretty fun numbers last year that would’ve been a lot better if not for a cold streak during the end of the year. 3.4 ORAPM, 96th %ile 9.3 3PAs per 40 9.1 TO% An effective offensive talent with defensive limitations.

Can’t wait to see a healthy Markus Burton for Indiana. Such an exciting player and might be the most dynamic scorer in the nation. Should lead the charge for an IU team that has a ton of talent.

Jason Jakstys is sticking around at Illinois for a reason. Had season ending surgery last year and hasn’t made a big impact in his career so far, but he has length and good hands.

Landon Davis should learn a ton from David Mirkovic at Illinois. There are similarities in their games. Not an explosive athlete, but a functional mover with good touch and feel at 6’9. I think he could develop into something. Iowa Gatorade POTY.

Ethan Brown can clearly handle the ball and has a pure shot. Listed at 6’4, but he seems to play a bit bigger than that in my opinion. Probably more of a developmental guy, but he can really shoot it and that plays.

This was a heck of a sequence by Zvonimir Ivisic. It shows the upside, even heading into his fourth year of college. There’s still a ton to like as a rim protector and floor spacer, even if I think he’s someone teams can attack in the pick-and-roll.

Jake Davis has been the perfect complementary player for Illinois over the past two seasons, even while starting for much of last year. Tough defender. Knows his role. Will make open shots.

Lucas Morillo will probably have to play a role off the bench for Illinois this year. I think he’s a better shooter than the EYBL percentages suggest. He’s going to bring toughness and defensive versatility at 6’7 despite not being a high-level athlete.

We all know what Tomislav Ivisic can do as a pick-and-pop big, but what makes him elite is the feel and passing ability he has at 7’1. He’s not a true vertical athlete, rim protector, or lob threat, but the feel and touch are God-given.

David Mirkovic is 100% a future NBA player in my opinion despite the lack of athleticism. The shooting is real. He hit 38% from three as a 6’9, 250-pound freshman. Should make a big jump as a sophomore under Brad Underwood at Illinois.

Andrej Stojakovic is an unbelievably good college player. I don’t fully buy the NBA upside because the shot is wonky and hasn’t gone down at a high enough rate. If it becomes more consistent, there’s a real path to him being an NBA player.

Quentin Coleman will be a top 20 player on my first 2027 board. He can flat out play. Not many weaknesses in his game at all. Can really shoot the ball and the frame is starting to fill out. Will excel as a secondary playmaker too. Exciting player.

Lincoln Williams is a freak athlete. Can jump out of the gym + has long arms at 6'6. Will be interested to see the improvements in his offensive game during his career. The length and athleticism will allow him to make an impact. Good get for ILL.

You can’t teach what Stefan Vaaks has. Was top 35 on my board for much of last season. 6’6 point guard with the ability to score from just about anywhere on the floor. The defense was rough. Let’s see if it improves under Brad Underwood at Illinois.