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Neil Johnson's blog about all things basketball.

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The Downfalls of Post-Process Dogmatic Culture

Sep 4, 2026

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12 min read

The Downfalls of Post-Process Dogmatic Culture

A model is evidence, not an argument. Somewhere along the way the NBA forgot the difference.

Neil Johnson

Articles

Oct 15, 2026

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2 min read

Nike EYCL 16U BPM Leaderboard

The No. 1 player in the division is ranked 49th in his own state. Why?

Neil Johnson

The NBA Can Afford Europe, But Can It Get Permission?

Oct 8, 2026

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7 min read

The NBA Can Afford Europe, But Can It Get Permission?

Buried in FIBA Europe's bylaws is a little known approval process that could complicate the NBA's expansion plans. I looked into who controls it, their ties to EuroLeague, and whether they could actually stop the NBA.

Neil Johnson

CareSource Invitational Scouting & Intel

Oct 7, 2026

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5 min read

CareSource Invitational Scouting & Intel

Ohio State scouting and misc. notes

Neil Johnson

Oct 4, 2026

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17 min read

Possession Maximizers

Why constraints create optimization and optionality creates greatness

Neil Johnson

Oct 1, 2026

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3 min read

Nike EYCL 17U BPM Leaderboard

The best player in the division is playing a year up, and might be a diamond in the rough.

Neil Johnson

Sep 29, 2026

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1 min read

MCBB & Prep 2026 Foreign Tours

Tracking every game played this summer.

Neil Johnson