UPSYDE SPORTS PRESENTS:

INTERESTING OVERLOOKED PROSPECTS:

DARIUS BAZLEY - (37.2% Ownership in ESPN) - He's put together a string of really nice games. Over the last 3 games he's averaging 18.3 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.7 BPG and only 1.7 TOPG. He's also averaging 2.7 3PG over the same timeframe. He also just gained PF eligibility and can be plugged into both forward spots. There is not a significant amount of competition for him at the position and seems to have filled in the void left by Gallinari quite well. He's been on my radar since last year and continues to develop his game. At this point, he has no business being on waivers in any 10-12 team league.

SHAKE MILTON - (14.2% Ownership in ESPN) - He's still a flyer but he's been pushed into this sixth-man role and has done quite well as of late. He's a cheap source for efficient 3's, rarely turns over the ball, and has logged at least one steal in 5 straight games. His upside is limited to a bench role, yet with the Sixers 6-1, they may lean on him to preserve Seth Curry in blowout games. As a bonus, he's had 6-assist games in 2 out of the last 4 games, so we may not have fully seen his ceiling. He's an excellent handcuff to Seth Curry or Ben Simmons, both of whom have had sporadic injuries and thus could be rested as the season progresses. With point guard eligibility somewhat shallow as far as depth, he's a solid player to roster.

ROBERT WILLIAMS - (11.7% Ownership in ESPN) - The Time Lord continues to put up some of the best per-minute production in the league. His per-36 stats are 14.8 PPG, 14.3 RPG, 1.4 APG, 2.5 SPG, 3.3 BPG, and is averaging 77% from the field. He's buried on a depth chart that includes Theis and Thompson, yet Boston has given him additional run on blowout games and rest nights. Even on his limited minutes, he's producing enough defensive stats to hold a roster spot, yet game flow and foul trouble has caused some sporadic duds along the way.

COLE ANTHONY - (20.7% Ownership in ESPN) - With Fultz now out of the season, he's a no-brainer add in most leagues. He's a work in progress as far as his production, but averages almost 5 rebounds per game on only 21.4 MPG and his 95% free throw percentage implies his field goal percentage and 3's numbers should improve. He's still very raw, but the Orlando team around him is full of shooters and should open things up for him to work in space. With the slate of injuries to this Orlando team, there should be no shortage of minutes for Anthony and assuming his production doesn't completely fall off, should be a lock in 10-12 team leagues.

ERIC PASCHALL - (6.5% Ownership in ESPN) - Paschall has shown glimpses of his upside over the last couple of years. The Nova forward has found a nice role off the bench in a Montrezll Harrell type role. As of now his minutes are hovering in the upper teens, low 20s, but if he continues to play like he has, or if an injury to Draymond occurs, he could be in line for a substantial boost in production. His per-36 numbers are 21.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 2.6 APG, 0.9 3PG, and has 56/31/83 splits. While he's not a 9-tool player, for a back-end forward with center eligibility to pass, not kill you on free throws, and not turn over the ball, he's worth a look. He is only 6' 6", which is likely why is not in the starting line-up and James Wiseman is, yet if either Draymond or James gets hurt, he will be a must-own.

- Adam Safianow - NBA Analyst [Copyright 2021]

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