Jon Chepkevich
@JonChep
Director of Scouting for http://DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service utilized by NBA, NCAA and International teams | @NDAlumni
The Rookie Scale 2025 NBA Draft Undrafted Free Agent Tracker is now live! The draft may be over, but there’s plenty of action and excitement still to come with Two-Ways, Exhibit-10’s, Summer League deals, and more. Bookmark and follow along. rookiescale.com/2025-udfa-trac…
Big time performance for Israel’s Shachar Doron, dropping 25 points en route to a win over Spain. Shoots a clean, pure ball and really knows how to play. Kept pace with Spain’s Lucas Langarita, who caught fire and nearly fueled a late comeback charge. #FIBAU20EuroBasket
We're 101 days to college basketball. Consider this your official guide to everything that happened this offseason (carousel, portal and more) and a look ahead to what's to come in 2026, including the best stories and insights of the offseason: si.com/college-basket…
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My time at ESPN has come to an end. Thanks to everyone, past and present, who helped me grow professionally the past 8 years. Although ESPN offered an extension, we were unable to find alignment on my value to the company. I will continue to analyze the NBA Draft, college, high…
New @ESPN - we polled 20 NBA execs and scouts on the rookie class and 2025 draft. Here’s what they said: spr.ly/6010fKO2O
Nearly three years after his initial NCAA commitment, Demir is finally making his way stateside and bringing his talent to college basketball. Forms an intriguing inside/outside twin towers platoon alongside All-Big Ten stretch big man, Nate Bittle. Huge late get for the Ducks.
Ege Demir has committed to Oregon, I’m told. The Nigerian-Turkish big man stands 6’11” with a 7’3” wingspan and 9’3” reach. Played a key 15+ minute role for Darüşşafaka in Turkish BSL action this season. Physical force at the rim with nearly half of his finishes being dunks.
Ege Demir has committed to Oregon, I’m told. The Nigerian-Turkish big man stands 6’11” with a 7’3” wingspan and 9’3” reach. Played a key 15+ minute role for Darüşşafaka in Turkish BSL action this season. Physical force at the rim with nearly half of his finishes being dunks.
🇮🇹 ITALY DOMINATES THE #U20EUROBASKET FINAL AND WINS THEIR FIRST TITLE SINCE 2013! 🏆
NEWS: Australian forward Roman Siulepa has enrolled at Pitt, Daniel Moldovan of Lighthouse Sports told ESPN. Siulepa had an explosive showing at the FIBA U19 World Cup, posting 18.9 points, 8.1 rebounds in 29 minutes per game, leading the event in free throw attempts.
Nail-biter of a win for France taking down hosting Greece in front of a raucous crowd. Murray State commit, Roman Domon, looks ready to take the MVC by storm. 18 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 1 STL Outdueled Virginia Tech’s Neo Avdalas to clinch a spot in the semi-finals.
Serbia beats Spain by double-digits to advance to the #U20EuroBasket semi-finals. Yet another impressive performance for Pavle Nikolić with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. Has been among the most consistent, impactful frontcourt prospects in Heraklion.
Heck of a comeback for Italy to advance to the semi-finals. 22 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST for Elisée Assui, who is a battering ram of a physical force. Andrew Osasuyi was a game-changer protecting the rim — had some insane highlight blocks, altered shots, and made drivers think twice.
#U20EUROBASKET HOOPS AT THEIR BEST 🇮🇹
𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗗 ✍🏻🇮🇹 🆕 Luigi Suigo is the new Mega Superbet player! 🔥 — Košarkaški klub Mega Superbet angažovao je još jedno pojačanje za narednu sezonu pošto je ugovor sa klubom potpisao 18-godišnji Luiđi Suigo. 🙌🏻 Benvenuto 👀 bcmegabasket.net/2025/07/16/lui…
Greece topples Lithuania by a score of 84-65. Avdalas was outstanding, looking like the tourney’s most talented prospect and a future NBA player. Alex Samodurov and Lefteris Liotopoulos combined for 36 points. Deep, cohesive group that looks capable of a gold medal run.
Made the trip out to Heraklion for FIBA U20 EuroBasket. Nice win for Poland to kick off the tournament. Impressive athletic pop from Jakub Szumert with some highlight blocks and hauling in 18 boards. 17 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 3 STL, 1 BLK for former Denver Pioneer, Tymo Sternicki.
Zwycięstwo na inaugurację EuroBasketu U20 Dywizji A! 👊👏 Polacy pokonali Finów, 78:66 👌 Double-double Jakuba Szumerta! 10 punktów i 18 zbiórek 🔥 Polska - Finlandia 78:66 (31:23, 14:20, 20:7, 13:16) @GrupaORLEN #MłodośćIdziePoSwoje
One player to watch for every team in summer league (w/@kpelton): espn.com/nba/story/_/id…
Full results, with all of these notables being among the 17 draftees: gleague.nba.com/2025-nba-g-lea…
The 2025-26 NBA G League International Draft begins today at 1:00pm EST. Draftable notables: 🇮🇱 Noam Yaacov 🇪🇸 Michael Caicedo 🇧🇪 Nathan Missia-Dio 🇨🇳 Lin Wei 🇧🇷 Reynan dos Santos 🇳🇿 Carlin Davison 🇩🇪 Fabian Giessmann 🇲🇱 Aliou Diarra 🇸🇳 Jean-Jacques Boissy 🇦🇷 Tomás Chapero
NEWS: Princeton star Caden Pierce, the 2023-24 Ivy League Player of the Year, plans to redshirt next season in order to finish his degree before entering the transfer portal and playing his final season elsewhere in 2026-27, he told ESPN.
Aliou Diarra has been selected by the Texas Legends as the first overall in the 2025-26 NBA G League International Draft, I’m told. The 6’10” Malian forward averaged 17.4 PTS, 11.6 REB, 2.8 AST, 1.5 STL, 3.0 BLK en route to his second Basketball Africa League DPOY award.
NEWS: Real Madrid's Declan Duru has committed to Texas, he told ESPN. The 6'9, 18-year old power forward had a strong showing for silver medalist Germany at last week's FIBA U19 World Cup. Can stretch the floor, guard multiple positions and offer physicality inside the paint.