Nick Andre, Author at CrownHoops
For most of this season, the New York Knicks have been a disappointment. With high expectations coming off of last season, Tom Thibodeau’s team has not been able to find a rhythm with one another. While the Knicks continue to find their identity, the biggest
Dec 29, 2021 by Nick Andre in New York Knicks
In my preseason NBA rankings, I wrote that the Minnesota Timberwolves would finish as the 15th seed in the Western Conference. It’s safe to say that they have proved me wrong. It’s been a rollercoaster ride for the Wolves, to say the least, but they
Dec 05, 2021 by Nick Andre in Minnesota Timberwolves
The Phoenix Suns have come into this season with a chip on their shoulder. After struggling the first few weeks of the regular season, the team has regrouped and is currently on a 10 game winning streak. The ceiling will only get higher for the
Nov 18, 2021 by Nick Andre in Phoenix Suns
The Miami Heat will be on a mission this season. After being swept out of the first round a season ago, there are many that believed their finals run two seasons ago was a fluke. It is also understandable that some players didn’t live up
Oct 26, 2021 by Nick Andre in Miami Heat
Skilled guards are a thing that we always look forward to watching during basketball games. Their ability to put on a show is phenomenal as they rock the crowd in each possession. Australian Native, Tyrese Proctor, is the next big thing as far as tall
Oct 11, 2021 by Nick Andre in International
Sometimes we refer to players as animals. Guys who are freakishly athletic and play with a high level of tenacity always gain their respect in the basketball world. For 17-year-old protege Yannick Nzosa, he shows to be a player that understands his role. He’s the
Oct 06, 2021 by Nick Andre in International
While scoring in this era of basketball has become the biggest highlight, being a traditional guard is still necessary oftentimes. Some players are not meant to be big-time scorers on a nightly basis. There are a few that are great at distributing that they don’t
Oct 04, 2021 by Nick Andre in International
The 2021-22 NCAA basketball season has a lot to anticipate. There are returning players who look to swing momentum while star freshmen are looking to add their names into history. Let’s also not forget the transfer portal spot great players going to new programs. This
Sep 30, 2021 by Nick Andre in NCAA
Positionless basketball wins again. Coming out of the 2022 NBA Draft class, there are numerous big men with guard-like skills but in a larger body. The versatility they portray allows them to be dangerous on the floor in numerous ways. There is a 6’10 prospect
Sep 30, 2021 by Nick Andre in International
The 2021-22 season should be an intriguing one as training camp will be underway in a few weeks. Through this past season, we witnessed several all-stars continue to ascend as leaders and make an impact across the NBA. With that being said, it will become
Sep 17, 2021 by Nick Andre in NBA