Category: International

Greivis Vasquez: ‘LeBron James is the best because he doesn’t get bored with success’

Greivis Vasquez, a former standout from the University of Maryland and the 28th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, made waves as one of the top Latin American high school prospect to be recruited by colleges. Known for his leadership and playmaking …

Greivis Vasquez, a former standout from the University of Maryland and the 28th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, made waves as one of the top Latin American high school prospect to be recruited by colleges. Known for his leadership and playmaking abilities, Vasquez carved out a solid seven-year career in the league, where his energy and passion made him a fan favorite.

Vasquez began his NBA journey with the Memphis Grizzlies, but it was during his time with the Hornets and Raptors that he truly showcased his skills as a lead guard.

Vasquez sat down with HoopsHype and reflected on his basketball career, his time at Montrose Christian School with Kevin Durant, the lessons he learned, thoughts on the modern-day NBA, and more.

The interview was edited down for clarity.

Global Rating: The best players at the 2024 Olympic basketball tournament

Paris is the epicenter of the sports world right now, and that includes hosting many of the best hoopers on the planet vying for Olympic gold. Per our Global Rating, here are the top players at the Olympic basketball tournament so far.

Paris is the epicenter of the sports world right now, and that includes hosting many of the best hoopers on the planet vying for Olympic gold. Per our Global Rating, here are the top players at the Olympic basketball tournament so far.

2024 Olympics: Global Rating rankings team-by-team

From NBA superstars to international journeymen, the Olympics feature all sorts of players fighting for the gold medal. Per our Global Rating metric, here are the best players for each of the 12 National Teams in Paris 2024.

From NBA superstars to international journeymen, the Olympics feature all sorts of players fighting for the gold medal. Per our Global Rating metric, here are the best players for each of the 12 National Teams in Paris 2024.

Aggregate 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey battling for No. 1 pick?

HoopsHype’s aggregate 2025 NBA mock draft lists the top prospects, including scouting reports from NBA executives and scouts by HoopsHype’s Senior NBA Insider, Michael Scotto.

HoopsHype has updated where the top prospects stand for the 2025 NBA Draft by compiling six mock drafts from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, and USA TODAY. 

We spoke with an NBA executive and two scouts for their insights on the prospects for the first edition of the aggregate 2025 NBA mock draft.

An explanation for HoopsHype’s Draft Predictor from colleague Alberto de Roa, who contributed research to this story, can be found here.

NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication’s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player’s consensus ranking.

The youngest basketball players at the Paris Olympics

South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach is the youngest player at the Olympic tournament and it’s not even that close. The second-youngest player is more than two years older than him. Maluach may not have much of a role with his National Team yet, but some of …

South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach is the youngest player at the Olympic tournament and it’s not even that close. The second-youngest player is more than two years older than him. Maluach may not have much of a role with his National Team yet, but some of the other youngsters in Paris (like Josh Giddey) do.

Take a look at the 25 youngest players in these Olympics below.

Aggregate 2024 NBA Mock Draft: Paul George, Tyrese Maxey free agency; Zach LaVine trade talks

HoopsHype’s 2024 NBA mock draft lists the top prospects and includes reporting on free agency for Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, Zach LaVine trade talks, and more from Senior NBA Inside Michael Scotto.

HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel across the league and updated where the top prospects currently stand for the 2024 NBA Draft by compiling 11 mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, NBA Big Board, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, NBADraft.net, and USA TODAY’s For The Win.

We also spoke with several NBA executives and scouts for their insight on the prospects for the seventh edition of the aggregate mock draft.

An explanation for HoopsHype’s Draft Predictor from colleague Alberto de Roa, who contributed research to this story, can be found here.

NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication’s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player’s consensus ranking.

Aggregate 2024 NBA Mock Draft: Intel on Knicks, Suns, Spurs, 76ers, Raptors, Nuggets, Wizards, more

HoopsHype’s aggregate 2024 NBA mock draft lists the top prospects, including reporting on the Knicks, Suns, Spurs, 76ers, Raptors, and more.

HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel across the league and updated where the top prospects currently stand for the 2024 NBA Draft by compiling 10 mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, NBA Big Board, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, and USA TODAY’s For The Win.

We also spoke with several NBA executives and scouts for their insight on the prospects for the sixth edition of the aggregate mock draft.

An explanation for HoopsHype’s Draft Predictor from colleague Alberto de Roa, who contributed research to this story, can be found here.

NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication’s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player’s consensus ranking.

Nikola Djurisic: ‘I would say I’m like a less athletic, taller Anthony Edwards’

This year’s international player riding a wave of hype as we near the NBA Draft is Nikola Djurisic, who plays for Mega Basket, a Serbian powerhouse that has produced several NBA players. Born into an athletic family, his father is former pro …

This year’s international player riding a wave of hype as we near the NBA Draft is Nikola Djurisic, who plays for Mega Basket, a Serbian powerhouse that has produced several NBA players. Born into an athletic family, his father is former pro footballer Duško Djurisic, and his mother is former Olympian and pro volleyball player Vesna Čitaković.

Djurisic is a 6-foot-8 swingman who can handle the rock and effectively run the pick-and-roll as both a passer and a scorer from all three levels. Throughout the pre-draft process, Djurisic has showcased his playmaking abilities as a passer and scorer, while demonstrating he has more than enough athleticism to keep up with NBA-level prospects.

Djurisic sat down with HoopsHype, on behalf of adidas Eurocamp, to discuss his journey so far, how this year’s pre-draft compares to last, his GOAT, and more.

Pacome Dadiet: NBA draft scouting report

2005 | 6’7 | 6’9 WS | 185 LBS Team: Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) Agent: Yann Balikouzou Best aggregate mock draft rank : 20 / Worst rank: NR 2023-24 stats: In 2023-24 across all leagues, Dadiet played 36 games, averaging 27.0 minutes per game. He scored …

2005 | 6’7 | 6’9 WS | 185 LBS

Team: Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)

Agent: Yann Balikouzou

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 20 / Worst rank: NR

2023-24 stats:

In 2023-24 across all leagues, Dadiet played 36 games, averaging 27.0 minutes per game. He scored 14.2 points per game with a field goal percentage of 44.4 percent and a three-point percentage of 21.0 percent. He recorded 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.

Aggregate 2024 NBA Mock Draft: Post Combine Intel; Bronny James to Lakers?

HoopsHype’s aggregate 2024 NBA mock draft lists the top prospects in the class, including the possibility of Bronny James joining the Lakers.

Following the NBA Draft Combine, HoopsHype has updated where the top prospects currently stand for the 2024 NBA Draft by compiling 10 mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, NBA Big Board, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, and USA TODAY’s For The Win. 

HoopsHype also spoke with several NBA executives and scouts for their insight on the prospects, and the prospects themselves in Chicago during the combine for the fifth edition of the aggregate mock draft.

An explanation for HoopsHype’s Draft Predictor from colleague Alberto de Roa, who contributed research to this story, can be found here. 

NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication’s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player’s consensus ranking.