The Melon Sports blog
How we think about
How we think about
finding the right player.
Notes on scouting, projections and roster building from the team behind MelonIQ.
How to Build a Roster on a Minutes Budget
Roster building
The 20th-to-50th Percentile Problem
Hidden gems
The Dual-Registration Trap
Scouting
Why a 20-PPG Scorer Can Become a 12-PPG Role Player Overnight
Projections
Two-Way or One-Way?
Player evaluation
The Age Cliff Nobody Talks About
Recruitment
When a Stat Line Is a Mirage
Analytics
The Numbers Don’t Lie: 5 Forwards Who Just Earned Their Move
Watchlist
The Numbers Don’t Lie: 5 Guards Who Just Earned Their Move
Watchlist
Australia and Canada: The Next Frontier for European Basketball Recruitment
Markets
How to Read a Game Score: The One Number That Tells You Everything
Analytics
The NBA G League as a Recruitment Market for European Clubs
Markets
Why European Clubs Are Now Recruiting from NCAA
Markets
How to Scout Across 23 European Leagues Without Leaving Your Desk
Scouting
The Rise of the 3-and-D Wing in European Basketball
Trends
Why Finding the Right Player Matters More Than Finding the Best Player
Recruitment
Beyond the Eye Test: How Advanced Metrics Surface Hidden Value
Analytics
What is True Shooting Percentage and Why GMs Should Care
Analytics