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Egor Demin, G, BYU. Height: 6-9 • Weight: 199 • Class: Freshman • Age: 19 Summary: Demin has a rare ability at his size to make dazzling passes. But he’s also struggled to shoot and create ...

Ben Saraf, G, Ratiopharm Ulm. Height: 6-5 • Weight: 202 • Age: 19 Summary: Saraf is a crafty lefty playmaker who relies on guile, footwork, and body control. Limited shooting and athleticism ...

Noa Essengue, F, Ratiopharm Ulm. Height: 6-9 • Weight: 198 • Age: 18 Summary: Essengue is a toolsy forward with a fluid handle, dynamic finishing package, and highly versatile defense. But his ...

Summary: Wolf is 6-foot-11 but ran point for Michigan, playing a slick style with risky passes and step-back jumpers that made him a highlight factory. But he’s also a turnover machine and his ...

Hansen Yang, C, Qingdao. Height: 7-1 • Weight: 253 • Age: 19 Summary: Yang is a massive Chinese 7-footer who scores with old-school craft, passes well, and cleans the glass. But how much his ...

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