After the FIBA window, we’re back with upset wins, elite backcourt play and a first European statement performance in this week’s Rookie Team of the Week.
Rookie Team of the Week
- KENTRELL PULLIAN – KB Rahoveci (KOS) – 26 pts, 3/8 3-P, 9/10 FT, 5 rbs, 9 ass, 11 frv – 31 index
- NOAH FARRAKHAN – Student Igokea (BOS) – 21 pts, 5/7 3-P, 4 rbs, 7 ass – 32 index
- TYTAN ANDERSON – Leuven Bears (BNXT) – 12 pts, 13 rbs, 5 ass, 4 stl, 2 blk – 27 index
- ASHTON SHERRELL – Amicale Steinsel (LUX) – 32 pts, 12/14 2-P, 8 rbs, 9 frv – 40 index
- MAX BROOKS – BC Lathi (FIN) – 16 pts, 8 rbs, 3 blk, 7 frv – 25 index
- DELONNIE HUNT – Dinamo Zagreb (CRO) – 32 pts, 7 rbs, 6 ass, 4 stl – 29 index
Beyond the Boxscore
This week’s backcourt spotlight comes straight from the Balkan basketball pipeline, with Kosovo, Bosnia, and Croatia setting the tone. The headline performance belongs to Kentrell Pullian, who delivered a complete floor game in the upset win against the league leaders with 26 points and 9 assists. Not far behind, Noah Farrakhan, known for his great athleticism and 1v1 skills, confirmed his shooting development with a highly efficient night from deep while also showing maturity as a secondary creator when the defense collapsed. The only losing effort of the group belongs to DeLonnie Hunt, yet his impact was anything but marginal. His strong start to the season between the domestic league and the ENBL extends the Richmond Spiders lineage after Blake Francis and Jordan King, adding another guard who blends scoring instincts with a competitive edge.
Inside, the statement of the week is Max Brooks. Signed during the FIBA break and making his first appearance in Europe, he responded immediately with a physical presence against the reigning Finnish champions, anchoring the paint with rebounds and rim protection. Tytan Anderson filled the gaps across the boxscore with a do-it-all performance that went far beyond raw scoring, while Ashton Sherrell closed the round with the highest single-game impact, exploding for 32 points and a 40 index in a controlled team win.
HONORABLE MENTION: Sean Moore (BC Orbi) produced a triple-double in a team loss, but his offensive versatility and defensive effort continue to make him one of the most consistent hidden-gems in this weekly analysis.
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Scouting Radar
Four perimeter players currently competing in Romania, all previously scouted between 2022 and early 2023. As expected at the time, their current level fits a solid domestic league with a realistic outlook toward higher competition.
Silent Leader – Kenny Dye
Steaua București – 183 cm – [READ THE PROFILE]
Third pro season and clear progression in efficiency and control. Averaging 15.5 PPG, but the real swing skill is the 3-P shooting: 60.6% on 3.3 attempts, a number that will normalize but clearly marks a major step forward. Adds solid playmaking (5.4 APG, 29.1 AST%) with a consistently positive assist-to-turnover ratio above +2.0. Leadership and shot selection are translating well at this level.
Our Take: After Serbia, Bulgaria, and now Romania, a move toward a Top-10 league is realistic, such as German BBL or the Israeli Winner League. Best fit next to a reliable P&R roller and a more physical off-guard who can share usage and spacing.
Downhill Scorer – M.J. Randolph
CSU Sibiu – 193 cm – [READ THE PROFILE]
Season-by-season consistency has turned him into a reliable scoring presence across multiple leagues. Strong frame, constant rim pressure and elite finishing numbers (60.9% on 2P on 11.3 attempts) drive his production at 17.9 ppg with a 28.7% usage rate. However, the 3-P shot remains a limiting factor at 20% on low volume, closing some doors upward.
Our Take: Physical tools and adaptability point to higher leagues. The 3-P consistency remains the main ceiling, without it, his profile stays closer to mid-level impact.
Usage Engine – Sam Sessoms
CSU Craiova – 183 cm – [READ THE PROFILE]
League top scorer at 20.7 ppg, but what stands out most is the playmaking efficiency: 5.7 apg with a 35.5 AST% on limited sample (7 games). A true scoring guard who can create advantages both on and off the ball, shooting 41.5% from 3-P on 5.9 attempts per match. High usage remains part of his identity, and defensive effort is still inconsistent within that role.
Our Take: Not a clean Top-10 profile, but highly attractive for strong second-tier leagues such Legadue in Italy or TBL in Turkish. If the playmaking holds, his market value can rise again quickly.
Scoring Plug – Rudi Williams
Dinamo București – 188 cm – [READ THE PROFILE]
Limited by foreign-player rules to 24.5 mpg, yet still producing 15.6 ppg. Proven scorer across Austria and Hungary, now with reduced shooting efficiency from deep (from 34% to 28.6%) but steady secondary playmaking (+2.2 assist/turnover ratio over two seasons). Still creates advantages with pace and confidence.
Our Take: Offensive production is real, but market progression was slowed by summer dynamics and character-related warnings (he left from Kormed during the play-off). Profiles as either a bench scoring plug or a high-usage leader in top second-tier leagues.
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