Finishing Touch Podcast

Swish Theory
  • 4.7 (6)
  • Basketball
  • Updated Weekly

An in-depth discussion of basketball player improvements and projections, including upcoming draft prospects. Hosted by Tyler Wilson and David Sajdak

  1. 04/12/2023

    Ep 18: It's Brandon Miller Time

    David and Tyler are back to dive into the game of Alabama freshman and widely projected Top 5 pick Brandon Miller . How has Miller improved throughout the year, and what does it mean for his overall projection? Miller was one of the most dominant players in the country as a freshman, but that is does not guarantee stardom. What needs to go right in the league, where are some ideal landing spots and more. Hop in.

  2. 04/11/2023

    Ep 17: Leonard Miller, Ready for Liftoff

    David and Tyler are back to discuss one of the most intriguing prospects of the 2023 NBA draft in G-League Ignite Forward Leonard Miller. Why is a 19 year old dominating the G-League receiving so little buzz? What is his pathway to star upside, and what kind of role does he play as a rookie? 6'10 teenagers with shooting touch and ball skills don't grow on trees, but determining what that means on an NBA court takes some imagination.

  3. 04/06/2023

    Ep 16: GG Jackson and Structured Growth

    David and Tyler are back to discuss the youngest player in this upcoming draft class, South Carolina forward GG Jackson. They cover his alluring upside as a shotmaker, craft as a driver and the kind of developmental structure needed to maximize his chances of success.

  4. 03/23/2023

    Ep 15: The Defense of Dereck Lively II

    David and Tyler wrap up the week discussing the game of yet another highly touted Duke Freshman Dereck Lively II. Just how good of a defensive big man prospect is he and how much does his offense need to improve in order to stay on an NBA floor?

  5. 03/22/2023

    Ep 14: Kyle Filipowski and the Value of Certainty

    David and Tyler are back to break down their second highly-rated Duke Freshman of the week in Kyle Filipowski. They begin by discussing his well-rounded game, lack of an elite skill offensively and ease of fit at the next level. Flip's evaluation is rooted in one question - how important is ceiling when your floor outcomes still impact winning? The guys will be back later this week with an episode on one of the most divisive prospects in the class, stay tuned.

  6. 03/21/2023

    Ep 13: Dissecting Dariq Whitehead

    Tyler and David are back in their first installment of the Prospect Tapes, a series of episodes focusing on a single prospect in the lead up to the 2023 NBA Draft. In this episode they discuss all things Dariq Whitehead from his #1 RSCI ranking, injury-plagued season, offensive question marks and his general divisiveness as a prospect. The next episode will release later this week, focusing on Dariq's Duke teammate Kyle Filipowski.

  7. 01/26/2023

    Ep 12: Forward Thinking: Taylor Hendricks, Noah Clowney and Kel'el Ware

    David and Tyler are back to dig in to one of the most valuable archetypes in the modern NBA: the versatile 4.  They discuss Taylor Hendrick's plug-and-play skill-set and athletic upside, Noah Clowney's intriguing production and role versatility for an 18-year-old, and Kel'el Ware's confounding upside and difficult fit at Oregon this season. Enjoy!

  8. 01/19/2023

    Ep 11: Upside Wings: Jett Howard, Max Lewis and Brice Sensabaugh

    David and Tyler dig in to three of the most enjoyable (offensive) prospects in the 2023 class Jett Howard, Max Lewis and Brice Sensabaugh.  Starting with Jett, they cover his diverse offensive profile, under-discussed defensive potential and ultimate offensive upside. In Max they touch on his plug-and-play offensive skillset, ideal position in the NBA and defensive projection. Finally with Brice they cover his overwhelming production, flashes of playmaking and major defensive question marks. They wrap the episode debating the ideal early-career developmental context for each prospect before ranking them individually. *minor issues with audio occasionally cutting out during first 15 minutes, resolved for remainder of episode

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An in-depth discussion of basketball player improvements and projections, including upcoming draft prospects. Hosted by Tyler Wilson and David Sajdak

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  • Creator
    Swish Theory
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Swish Theory
  • Show Website
    Finishing Touch Podcast