Ben Pfeifer, Author at EssentiallySports

Ben Pfeifer

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Ben Pfeifer has covered the NBA/Draft, prospect development and college basketball for eight years. He graduated from the University of Missouri with degrees in Psychology and Journalism in 2023. Ben has created his own hand-tracked metrics for the NBA Draft, interviewed prospects and professionals, obsessing over the little details of basketball.

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Articles By Author

Should Cooper Flagg or Kon Knueppel win NBA Rookie of the Year?

Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel both make compelling NBA Rookie of the Year cases. Which Duke alum should take the crown?

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Wizards Land Superstar, Pacers Go All-In, Lakers Add 7’2 Giant

In his latest 2026 Mock Draft, Ben Pfeifer projects the first round of a star-studded class with potential to change the NBA.

March Madness Final Four Showdown Quietly Reshapes 2026 NBA Draft Board With Elite Prospect Battles

Several high-profile NBA Draft prospects will play in the Final Four this weekend and we previewed the matchups to watch for.