Matt Kostoff

Four buy-low candidates with something to prove.

I’m betting on these four to make the most of their opportunities:

Gradey Dick (Los Angeles Clippers)
Cody Williams (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Devin Carter (Boston Celtics)
Marcus Sasser (Dallas Mavericks)

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HM: Brenden Carlson (Portland Trail Blazers) @NoCeilingsNBA

Louis Bond is an intriguing prospect to keep on the radar.

The 6’6” guard has an appealing combination of size, shooting and shot creation. There’s real wiggle to his game, the ability to create separation off the bounce, and the fluidity to get to his spots and rise into jumpers.

Through four games at Northeastern:

• 20.3 PPG
• 52.6% from 3PT
• 59.6% FG
• 70.7% TS
• 22.5 PER
• 23.4% USG
• 69.2% eFG
• 0.7 WARP

The 3-point shooting, especially, is eye-opening. Pair that with his ability to create his own offense, play with pace and leverage his size, and there’s a lot to like.

Still a small sample, with room to improve as a rebounder, playmaker and in generating trips to the ft line. But the tools, scoring versatility and shot-making upside make him a legitimate name to monitor.

I said don’t sleep on Quinn Barnett…

The former Walsh U and Brunswick star has made the transition to D1 seem seamless.

32 PTS vs. SEMO last night on 10-13 FG and 8-10 from 3.

Through 4 games:

19.5 PPG | 4.5 RPG | 3.3 APG | 56.0 FG% | 46.2 3P% | 69.5 TS%

As a sophomore at Walsh, he averaged 14.6 PPG on 52.5 FG% and 41.4 3P%.

The level changed. His shot, efficiency and offensive impact have traveled with him. @tdroney_

DePaul takes care of business across town at Welsh-Ryan, rolling to a 67-47 win.

The size of this team is legit. Deep, physical, and capable of playing at an incredibly fast pace. They imposed their style in the second half, led by Kruz McClure’s 18 and Koree Cotton’s 15.

Add in 11 blocks, and there’s a lot to like about this group. Meeusen and company played freely in the 2nd. Impressive showing from DePaul.

Koree Cotton has completely taken over this game. Up to 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field to go along with 4 rebounds. And counting.