Ricky Scricca

Ricky Scricca

University of Florida grad, contributor for Nylon Calculus and Orlando Magic Daily.

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 26: Michigan State Spartans forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (2) drives to the basket during a Big Ten Conference college basketball game between Michigan State and Wisconsin on January 26, 2018, at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI. (Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Daily’s Final NBA Draft Big Board

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CHESTNUT HILL, MA - FEBRUARY 25: Boston College guard Jerome Robinson (1) reacts after making a three during an ACC match up between the Boston College Eagles and the Virginia Tech Hokies on February 25, 2017 at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The Hokies defeated the Eagles 91-75. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic NBA Draft Preview: Jerome Robinson, a quiet assassin in the ACC

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LEXINGTON, KY - JANUARY 23: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Kentucky Wildcats grabs a offensive rebound over the Mississippi State Bulldogs defenders during the first half at Rupp Arena on January 23, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic NBA Draft Preview: Taking a chance on Jarred Vanderbilt

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France's Elie Okobo (R) is challenged by Belgium's Kevin Tumba during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 qualifying match between France and Belgium at the Palais des Sports Jean Weille in Nancy, eastern France, on February 25, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN (Photo credit should read JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP/Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic NBA Draft Preview: Who is Elie Okobo?

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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 08: USC guard DeAnthony Melton (22) looks on during the first round game of the Pac-12 Tournament between the Washington Huskies and the USC Trojans on March 8, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2018 Orlando Magic NBA Draft Preview: Who is De’Anthony Melton?

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The Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier celebrates after a 3-point shot against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)

Evan Fournier’s trade market may be pretty dry

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NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 16: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns blocks a shot by Jordan Caroline #24 of the Nevada Wolf Pack during the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

2018 NBA Draft Prospect Report Part 6: Mohamed Bamba

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BELGRADE, SERBIA - MARCH 30: Luka Doncic (L) of Real Madrid in action against Ognjen Dobric (R) of Crvena Zvezda during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season game between Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade and Real Madrid at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on March 30, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Ricky’s NBA Draft Big Board

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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 13: Jaren Jackson Jr. #2 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his made basket during a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center on January 13, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

2018 NBA Draft Prospect Report Part 5: Jaren Jackson Jr.

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ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 24: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic and Elfrid Payton #2 of the Phoenix Suns talk after the game on March 24, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic’s defense takes one step forward, two steps back

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MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 9: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Regular Season Round 22 game between Real Madrid v Olympiacos Piraeus at Wizink Arena on February 9, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images)

2018 NBA Prospect Report Part 4: Luka Doncic

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ORLANDO, FL â DECEMBER 23: Elfrid Payton #4 of the Orlando Magic plays defense against Jordan Clarkson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Amway Center on December 23, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Manuela Davies/Getty Images)

Deconstructing Elfrid Payton’s disastrous defense

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 7: Michael Porter Jr. #9 of the USA Junior Select Team dunks against the World Select Team during the game on April 7, 2017 at the MODA Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich)

2018 NBA Draft Prospect Report Part 3: Michael Porter Jr.

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MANHATTAN, KS - JANUARY 16: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners shoots the ball against Barry Brown #2 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half on January 16, 2018 at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

2018 NBA Prospect Report Part 2: Trae Young

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TUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 30: Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats dunks during the second half of the college basketball game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at McKale Center on December 30, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats beat the Sun Devils 84-78. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

2018 NBA Prospect Report Part 1: DeAndre Ayton

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 6: Elfrid Payton #2 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 6, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Grades: Cleveland Cavaliers 131, Orlando Magic 127

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