Recent Articles from this Column
April 18, 2013
Hoops Lab: The Professor's NBA Playoff Cheat Sheet
Carmelo Anthony clocks in at No. 6.
April 14, 2013
Hoops Lab: Accountability
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) runs through the Kobe injury and takes account of his predictions from this season.
April 7, 2013
Hoops Lab: Advanced Value
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) breaks down how advanced APM can put a spotlight on the best players and offers some great waiver targets.
March 30, 2013
Hoops Lab: Few Left Standing
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) congratulates the managers left standing and offers a bevy of players available on the waiver wire who can help secure a championship.
March 22, 2013
Hoops Lab: Land of the Unknowns
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) runs through the unknown players who are fantasy relevant and dissects the NBA in the Hoops Lab.
March 16, 2013
Hoops Lab: Hot Hot Heat
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) breaks down the fantasy impact of the Heat's win streak and takes a run through the week's news.
March 8, 2013
Hoops Lab: Trade Targets
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) looks at the fantasy trade deadline and breaks down the league's latest news.
March 1, 2013
Hoops Lab: Curry at the Top
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) reassesses Stephen Curry's value and dissects the NBA in the Hoops Lab.
February 23, 2013
Hoops Lab: Preparing for the Stretch
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) looks at strategy for the rest of the season and runs through all the league happenings during deadline week.
February 15, 2013
Hoops Lab: LeBron or Jordan
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) chimes in on the Jordan/LeBron debate and takes a trip through the league.
February 8, 2013
Hoops Lab: Fantasy MVP Race
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) breaks down the fantasy MVP race and runs through all the other news leading up to the All-Star Game.
February 1, 2013
Hoops Lab: Rondo Inconsequential
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) breaks down the impact of Rondo's injury and takes a run through all the other pertinent league news.
January 25, 2013
Hoops Lab: "Old Men"
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) examines the value in older players and runs through the NBA news of the past week.
January 18, 2013
Hoops Lab: Speculative Moves
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) tackles some interesting names in the trade rumor mill and runs through all the other hot news that was cooked up this week.
January 11, 2013
Hoops Lab: Glue Value
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) tackles Avery Bradley's confusing perception in fantasy and runs through recent league news.
January 4, 2013
Hoops Lab: Buy Low or Priced Right?
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) examines the state of Rudy Gay's and Dwight Howard's value this season and takes a run through recent news in the NBA.
December 28, 2012
Hoops Lab: Chris Paul Anchors the Clips
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) looks at the concept of offensive anchors like Chris Paul and what it means for fantasy teams.
December 21, 2012
Hoops Lab: Rondo vs. Ibaka
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) looks at who's better in fantasy (Rondo or Ibaka) and takes a comb through the rest of the league.
December 14, 2012
Hoops Lab: Knicks the New Mavs?
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) dissects the similarities between this year's Knicks and the 2011 Mavs championship team and then takes the pulse of the rest of the NBA.
December 7, 2012
Hoops Lab: Percentage Wars
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) breaks down the importance of percentages in roto leagues and runs through the other bullets you should know.
November 30, 2012
Hoops Lab: Small Ball, Bigs' Value
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) says Kevin Love could be the No. 1 player in fantasy hoops.
November 23, 2012
Hoops Lab: Stats Battle
The Professor, Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz), tackles the traditional vs. advanced stats debate and takes a comb through the league.
November 16, 2012
Hoops Lab: Lakers Style Battle
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) breaks down D'Antoni's impact in Laker Land and so much more.
November 9, 2012
Hoops Lab: Don't Go Overboard
Andre' Snellings (@ProffesorDrz) preaches patience and breaks down whose struggles are legit and whose are fake.
November 2, 2012
Hoops Lab: James Harden and Advanced Stats
Andre' Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) breaks down James Harden's value and gets deep into the first round of games.
October 25, 2012
Hoops Lab: Understanding Who You're Drafting
The Professor (@ProfessorDrz) knows who he is and knows whom he's drafting.
October 20, 2012
Hoops Lab: Learning on the Job
The Professor prepares for his new job, and it reminds him how to prepare for the fantasy basketball season.
October 12, 2012
Hoops Lab: Quenching the Thirst for Hoops, Finally
The Professor is back from the offseason desert and ready to talk hoops. Is Amar'e Stoudemire due for a bounce-back season?
April 20, 2012
Hoops Lab: The Professor Holds Himself Accountable
One player he got right was Andrew Bynum who vastly outperformed his preseason ADP
April 12, 2012
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Be wary of players with nagging injuries down the stretch - even one missed game can make a huge difference
April 5, 2012
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Veteran teams are picking it up down the stretch
March 29, 2012
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Tim Duncan out with DNP-Old
March 23, 2012
Hoops Lab: Another Run for the Spurs?
Can San Antonio make one more title run? The Professor analyzes the Spurs' championship hopes.
March 14, 2012
Hoops Lab: The Professor Picks the Lakers to Win the West
Assuming Pau Gasol isn't dealt, no one in the conference can match up with LA's monsters in the paint
March 7, 2012
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
What impact would Dwight Howard have on a new team?
March 1, 2012
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
LeBron James is the best basketball player in the world, and it's not even close
February 23, 2012
Hoops Lab: Rose and Rondo: MVPs of their teams?
Deng, Pierce and KG really power the Bulls and Celtics
February 16, 2012
Hoops Lab: Whitney Houston and Linsanity
And is it time to sell high on Kobe?
February 8, 2012
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Players like Paul Pierce (left), Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant are climbing up the all-time lists in several categories.
February 2, 2012
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Why Amar'e Stoudemire (left) and Carmelo Anthony aren't especially helping the Knicks
January 26, 2012
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
How the Thunder's Kevin Durant (left) and Russell Westbrook are similar to another duo of once rising stars 15 years ago
January 18, 2012
Hoops Lab: What Makes a Player a Superstar?
Like Manu Ginobili before him, another under-the-radar player is making his case to be considered among the league's best
January 12, 2012
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Why LeBron James is the No. 1 Player in Fantasy
January 4, 2012
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
With Manu Ginobili out for 6-8 weeks, other Spurs will have to step up
December 28, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Older players like Kevin Garnett are largely off to slow starts
December 22, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Yes, he's a superstar, but his free-throw percentage will kill you... in some formats
December 15, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Kobe Bryant has a lot to be angry about this year, and that could fuel his fantasy production
April 14, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Handicaps the NBA Playoffs
Star veterans like Kevin Garnett should finally see big minutes on a regular basis
March 30, 2011
Hoops Lab: Grading the Professor
Kevin Love's breakout is one of the things he got right
March 23, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Why Derrick Rose will win but not deserve the NBA's MVP award
March 16, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Where reality and fantasy diverge: Dwight Howard is the league's best big man by several statistical measures, but he's a liability in some fantasy formats.
March 9, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Dwight Howard is on thin ice the rest of the way.
March 2, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Unlike his veteran counterparts in San Antonio, Kevin Garnett is picking up the pace as the Celtics fight for home court advantage in the playoffs.
February 23, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Carmelo Anthony wasn't the only superstar to relocate this week
February 16, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Expect players on contending teams to pick it up after the break
February 2, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Is Kobe Bryant's reputation for clutch shooting in crunch time really warranted?
January 26, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Dog Days
The NBA season is loooong. Use that to your advantage.
January 19, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Advanced stats explain why no one on the Mavericks picked up the slack when Dirk Nowitzki was out
January 12, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Does It Really Matter Where Carmelo Anthony Ends Up?
January 5, 2011
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Which underachievers should bounce back?
December 29, 2010
Hoops Lab: When Injuries Force Your Hand
In head to head leagues, sometimes injuries force you to consolidate your strengths and sacrifice balance. Rajon Rondo (left) is great for steals and assists, but won't get you FT% or 3s.
December 22, 2010
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Carmelo Anthony could be heading to New York or New Jersey before too long.
December 15, 2010
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Dwight Howard's numbers should improve, but he's a bad fit for most roto-league teams.
December 8, 2010
Hoops Lab: Re-thinking the Preseason Rankings at the Quarter Pole
The Professor was high on big men like Luis Scola (pictured), Kevin Love and Joakim Noah, but maybe not high enough
December 1, 2010
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Dirk Nowitzki's +41.6 on-court/off-court +/- is off the charts.
November 24, 2010
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Tony Parker and the Spurs are off to a great start, but is it sustainable?
November 17, 2010
Hoops Lab: The Hoops Lab
Michael Beasley - Buying or Selling?
November 10, 2010
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Yao Ming's minutes limit could be lifted soon
November 3, 2010
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Derrick Rose could make the leap to superstardom this year
October 27, 2010
Hoops Lab: The Professor Tweets Hoop
Rajon Rondo will lead the NBA in assists this year
October 21, 2010
Hoops Lab: The Professor Talks Hoop
Dwight Howard worked hard on his post game with Hakeem Olajuwon this summer
