Kevin Sweeney

Kevin Sweeney is a sports reporter at SI.com, covering college basketball and the NBA Draft. He joined in March 2020 and has provided extensive coverage of men's college basketball players in the transfer portal, NBA draft combine, and NCAA tournament. His articles focus on player performances, team dynamics, and the impact of coaching changes on teams. Sweeney also covers other sports such as football and baseball but primarily focuses on basketball.

Biography:  https://www.si.com/author/kevin-sweeney

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Baylor Scheierman scored 17 points with 3-of-6 3-point shots in the first scrimmage.
  • Flowers had a lot to prove this week after playing overseas in Australia, but strong scrimmage performance and good athletic testing results boosted his standing.
  • He posted 14 points and six rebounds in 19 minutes of action Tuesday and knocked down all eight of his free throws.
  • His decision-making can be shaky at times and lack of physicality driving to the rim may cap his ceiling, but he takes and makes tough shots and is a savvy ball-screen operator.
  • Jones is impactful on the offensive glass, runs the floor well and has looked better defensively than expected.
  • Jones rose through pre-draft process with strong performances at Portsmouth Invitational, G League Elite Camp and combine scrimmages.
  • Shead was the best player on the floor in Game 1 due to his motor defensively, passing ability and winning mentality.
  • Simpson’s on-ball ability shined in first combine scrimmage with 16 points off the bench

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Recent Articles

Baylor Scheierman and Jamal Shead Shine at NBA Draft Combine Scrimmages

Baylor Scheierman and Jamal Shead Shine at NBA Draft Combine Scrimmages

Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 At the NBA draft combine in Chicago, Baylor Scheierman of Creighton and Jamal Shead of Houston shone during scrimmages with impressive performances. Scheierman scored 17 points and showed off his shooting ability and athleticism, while Shead contributed 14 points and 4 assists. LeBron James attended to watch his son Bronny, who averaged 4.8 points for USC after recovering from cardiac arrest surgery.
Top Fifteen Basketball Players in the 2024 Transfer Portal as of May 3

Top Fifteen Basketball Players in the 2024 Transfer Portal as of May 3

Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 Over 2,000 college basketball players entered the Transfer Portal during the 2024 cycle, with top prospects now available after its closure. Here are the fifteen standouts.