Clay Atkinson

Basketball Analytics Coordinator @NZBreakers 🇳🇿 | International Basketball Analyst @_proinsight | Formerly: @GBAcademyeu 🇨🇿 @TommieMBball 🇺🇸

[NBL @NBL]

HISTORY MADE ⚡️

The New Zealand Breakers are the inaugural Ignite Cup Final winners 🔥

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Scouting Notebook📓⏩ @UW_MBB vs. Michigan State

The efficiency and craft from Hannes Steinbach continues to stand out. He consistently established deep position today, wasted no movement, and converted PnR opportunities by leveraging his size and ability to find angles. A creative finisher around the rim and a strong presence on the glass, he was one rebound shy of a double-double, finishing with 17p-9r-1a-1s-1b. Firmly in the mix for 1RP consideration in June

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P.I. [Euro] Pulse: 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦

✍️ @FloKurth

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We spoke with 2006-born 🇫🇮 wing Aaron Ekwere at @TarkClassic in Vegas and talked about emulating @russwest44, differences between the European and American game, the latest with his recruitment, and more.

🎥 Q&A coming 🔜

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We connected with 2010-born 🇫🇮 forward Joseph Tala at @TarkClassic in Vegas and discussed his 🏀 journey, family background, favorite players to watch, experience at the #FIBAU16EuroBasket this past summer, and more.

🎥 Q&A coming 🔜

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Top 10 Non-HM Seniors

1. Graham Ike 🇺🇸
2. MJ Collins Jr. 🇺🇸
3. Chandler Cuthrell 🇺🇸
4. Tavari Johnson 🇺🇸
5. Delrecco Gillespie 🇺🇸
6. Brody Robinson 🇺🇸
7. Michael Jacobs 🇺🇸
8. Prophet Johnson 🇺🇸
9. Tahj Staveskie 🇺🇸
10. Nick Townsend 🇺🇸

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Top 10 Non-HM Players by Class!

Players are ranked by my PPR metric that aims to estimate overall production, adjusting for team and opponent strength.

To qualify, players must have played in at least 60% of their team’s games.

Individual Top 10s ⬇️

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Top 10 Non-HM Juniors

1. Dior Johnson 🇺🇸
2. Braden Huff 🇺🇸
3. Paulius Murauskas 🇱🇹
4. Corey Hadnot II 🇺🇸
5. Cruz Davis 🇺🇸
6. Leo Beath 🇺🇸
7. Mason Falslev 🇺🇸
8. De’shayne Montgomery 🇺🇸
9. Jalen Cox 🇺🇸
10. Thomas Dowd 🇺🇸

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Top 10 European NCAA NON-HIGH MAJOR Players by Class!

Players ranked by PPR —@ClayAtki’s custom metric that aims to estimate overall production, adjusting for team and opponent strength.

Only players that have played >60% of games qualify.

Individual Top 10s below ⬇️🧵

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Top 10 HM Seniors:

1. Yaxel Lendeborg 🇩🇴
2. Bruce Thornton 🇺🇸
3. Keyshawn Hall 🇺🇸
4. Boopie Miller 🇺🇸
5. Joshua Jefferson 🇺🇸
6. Tamin Lipsey 🇺🇸
7. Chad Baker-Mazara 🇩🇴
8. Richie Saunders 🇺🇸
9. Nick Martinelli 🇺🇸
10. Oscar Cluff 🇦🇺

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Top 10 High-Major Players by Class!

Players are ranked by my PPR metric that aims to estimate overall production, adjusting for team and opponent strength.

To qualify, players must have played in at least 60% of their team’s games.

Individual Top 10s ⬇️

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Top 10 HM Juniors:

1. JT Toppin 🇺🇸
2. Thomas Haugh 🇺🇸
3. Alex Condon 🇦🇺
4. Pryce Sandfort 🇺🇸
5. PJ Haggerty 🇺🇸
6. John Blackwell 🇺🇸
7. Milan Momcilovic 🇺🇸
8. Blue Cain 🇺🇸
9. Aden Holloway 🇨🇦
10. Henri Veesaar 🇪🇪

[Rob Karaznevic @dogtheballer]

Top 10 European NCAA High-Major Players by Class!

Players are ranked by PPR — @ClayAtki’s custom metric that aims to estimate overall production, adjusting for team and opponent strength.

To qualify, players must have played in at least 60% of games.

Individual Top 10s 🧵⬇️

[Pro Insight @_proinsight]

Pro Insight Player Spotlight 🔦

👤 Ivan Prato (2007 🇦🇷)

🏀 @PallVarese

📌 Verona, Italy

💡The 6’11” prospect has taken his game to the next level and was the most dominant player of the 1st leg of the Italian #IBSANextGen Cup Tournament held in Verona, Italy this weekend. Prato is a versatile, dynamic big man who can play in the low post as well as stretch the floor. He has an advanced feel for game and is also an excellent passer from the high post who can be used as an offensive hub

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P.I. [Euro] Pulse: 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺’𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦

✍️ @FloKurth

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Pro Insight Player Spotlight 🔦

👤 Achille “Junior” Elouma (2008 🇫🇷)

🏀 Pôle France

🎓 2026

📌 @ffbasketball

💡The 6’7 wing is a versatile defender oozing with 3&D potential. Against Poissy Basket, he was able to guard anyone on the floor, spearheading a 4Q comeback, leading the game in stocks and creating transition opportunities for himself and teammates. In HC sets, he scored from the wing and corner using jab steps, hesitation dribbles, and head fakes to get downhill and finish strong at the rim