March Insanity Day One didn’t begin quick, however the day introduced upsets and massive performances. A lot of the lottery-level prospects will play tomorrow, however there are nonetheless notable video games to interrupt down. Let’s focus on 5 notable prospect performances from Thursday’s video games.
Egor Demin vs VCU
15 factors (6-10), 2 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 turnovers
Demin began quick for BYU, serving to maintain a lead that they wouldn’t relinquish. Regardless of capturing under 30% from deep on the season, Demin sank 3-7 threes, together with spectacular off-dribble pictures. It’s a lot simpler to grasp his projection as a lead guard with the shot falling prefer it did.
egor demin vs VCU – spectacular shotmaking off the dribble and off the ball, discovered his manner downhill, actually struggled with strain/selections on a few of these performs. good summation of his strengths and weaknesses
— Ben Pfeifer (@bjpf.bsky.social) March 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
He struggled with VCU’s strain, succumbing to double groups and dashing his processor even in open house. Denim’s two assists tied for the bottom mark of the season for him. Nonetheless, he flashed the traits that make him an intriguing long-term prospect.
Chaz Lanier vs Wofford
29 factors (11-24), 1 help, 5 rebounds, 1 turnover, 2 steals, 1 block
Tennessee dealt with a powerful Wofford workforce on Thursday, led by Chaz Lanier’s regular offensive goodness. The 23-year-old senior couldn’t miss, singing the nets en path to sinking 6 of his 13 3-point makes an attempt. Rick Barnes spammed curl screens and motion units for Lanier, and he dropped in pictures to showcase his spectacular shot versatility and contact.
chaz lanier vs VCU – drilled shot after shot off motion going all instructions, was energetic on protection, didn’t rating within the paint all recreation. lanier does what he does
— Ben Pfeifer (@bjpf.bsky.social) March 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Lanier’s limitations offensively nonetheless flashed, even in a high-scoring bout. He didn’t try a shot within the paint or as soon as on the rim and drew one foul in transition. Lanier’s off-screen recreation will carry his prospect worth. His capturing and dimension ought to assist him garner prospect intrigue, even when Lanier by no means develops into a fantastic driver.
Bennett Stirtz vs Missouri
21 factors (8-11), 4 assists, 1 rebound, 4 turnovers, 1 steal
Bennett Stirtz managed Drake’s standard upset of sixth-seeded Missouri, regardless of a quieter second half. Stirtz made troublesome pictures off of the dribble, dropping in a floater three and attacking the basket for pictures on the hoop. Within the second half, Stirtz shifted to passing mode, discovering open teammates in Missouri’s press.
When Stirtz confronted Missouri’s half-court protection, he struggled at occasions to generate open seems to be. The Tigers focused Stirtz a bit on protection, exploiting their dimension and explosion benefits. These are noteworthy considerations for an undoubtedly elite faculty participant’s translation, however Stirtz displayed the shotmaking and playmaking requisite of a first-round choose.
Asa Newell vs Gonzaga
20 factors (6-10), 1 help, 8 rebounds, 4 turnovers
Regardless of Gonzaga’s rocking of the Bulldogs from the beginning, Newell’s vitality and inside scoring popped. Newell thrived on the offensive glass, creating second-chance alternatives and drawing fouls. He drops in push pictures from everywhere in the flooring, showcasing his spectacular contact within the intermediate.
Newell’s protection didn’t stand out, however his vitality and mobility are clear positives. His major enchancment space, passing and decision-making, hampered him in the present day, particularly in opposition to strain. He ended his season on a stable be aware, setting him as much as land within the lottery.
asa newell vs gonzaga – good vitality massive stuff offensive rebounding, discovering his push shot, struggled with processing and resolution making
— Ben Pfeifer (@bjpf.bsky.social) March 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
