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Joel E. Ruffin Jr.

Joel E. Ruffin Jr.

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As a FantasyPros team member, I bring my passion for sports and expertise in basketball and football to deliver actionable insights. My journey is rooted in character growth, relationships, and community. From draft strategies to DFS plays, I aim to empower fantasy players with knowledge and perspective. I blend sports insights with passion for life 🌟, music 🎶, anime 🎥, games 🎮, and style 👔. Let’s build, compete, and win! I am thrilled to share my love for these things and the game with the community!


Articles From Joel
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 17 photo

It’s Week 17. Hopefully, by the time you’re reading this the Philadelphia Eagles are World Champions once again. If not, well, congratulations to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs for making that 10-year contract worth every penny. This past … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in Fantasy6 days ago
NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Advice: Sunday (2/9) photo

Today is Sunday, February 9th, 2025. Oh boy, it is a day to be a sports fan. We’ve got Super Bowl Sunday, where my Eagles get to make right what was made wrong three years ago and bring vengeance to … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in Fantasy7 days ago
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 16 photo

It’s Week 16, and here is how we got here. Me Understanding Last Night… Last Night… Saturday, February 1, 2025 -Scene- It’s 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, and I’m settled in at my favorite Buffalo Wild Wings, finalizing … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in Fantasy2 wks ago
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 15 photo

It’s Week 15. Welcome Back. If you are new, welcome. “Just because I can doesn’t necessarily mean I should.” This theme has been on my mind a lot lately, and it’s a powerful one to consider as new opportunities arise … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in Fantasy3 wks ago
NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Advice: Thunder vs. Trail Blazers photo

It’s Sunday, January 26th, and we have a fun single-game NBA DFS slate tonight. Fire up those single-game tournaments and let’s see what we can do. While these formats always present opportunities for both hopes and failures, they’re a great … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in Fantasy3 wks ago
NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Advice: Sunday (1/19) photo

It’s Sunday, January 19th, and tonight could be something special. We’ve got some exciting matchups and it’s shaping up to be a thrilling night for DFS lineups. Nuggets at Magic is set to be a good time, while Bulls at … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in Fantasy4 wks ago
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 14 photo

It’s Week 14. Let’s face it — nothing lasts forever. For some of us, that reality hit a little harder today than it did yesterday. With the presumed ending of TikTok, we’re reminded more and more each day that our … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in Fantasy4 wks ago
NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Advice: Sunday (1/12) photo

Today is Sunday, January 12, 2025, and we’ve got a unique slate tonight. I won’t lie — this one’s going to be an interesting one to crack. It’s going to call for some superstar-level slate-breaking plays but also a healthy … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Jan 12
Latest News From Joel
Dru Smith continues to ‘’ball’’ in loss to the Thunder photo
Dru Smith totaled thirteen points (5-6FG, 3-4 3PT) four assists, two steals, and one block in the Heat’s 104-97 loss to the Thunder.
Sun, Dec 22
Alex Caruso reminds us why we love his game in win over the Heat photo
Alex Caruso totaled four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3PT), three rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks in the Thunders’ 104-97 win over the Heat.
Sun, Dec 22
 Sam Merrill underwhelms in win over the Bucks photo
Sam Merrill totaled five points (2-6 FG, 1-5 3PT), three rebounds and one assist in the Cavaliers’ 124-101 win over the Bucks.
Sun, Dec 22
Andre Jackson Jr. shoots zero percent in loss to the Cavaliers photo
Andre Jackson Jr. totaled zero points (0-5 FG, 0-4 3PT), two rebounds, and one assist in the Bucks’ 124-101 loss to the Cavaliers.
Sun, Dec 22
Ryan Rollins flashes potential in loss to the Cavaliers photo
Ryan Rollins totaled nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3PT) and two assists in the Bucks’ 124-101 loss to the Bucks.
Sun, Dec 22
DaQuan Jeffries contributes in every major way in loss to the Sixers photo
DaQuan Jeffries totaled twelve points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3PT), five rebounds, one assists, one steal, and one block in the Hornets’ 121-108 loss to the Sixers.
Sun, Dec 22
Isaiah Wong plays well in 16 minutes in loss to the Sixers photo
Isaiah Wong totaled eleven points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-4 FT), one rebound and four assists in the Hornets’ 121-108 loss to the Sixers.
Sun, Dec 22
Tidjane Salaun continues to find success in loss to the Sixers photo
Tidjan Salaun totaled eight points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3PT), eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals in the Hornets’ 108-98 loss to the Sixers.
Sun, Dec 22
Moussa Diabate ‘’boards up’’ in loss to the Sixers photo
Moussa Diabate totaled seven points (2-4 FG, 0-0 3PT, 3-3 FT) and seven rebounds in the Hornets’ 108-98 loss to the Sixers.
Sun, Dec 22
KJ Martin scores two in win over the Hornets photo
KJ Martin totaled two points (1-2 FG, 0-0 3PT), three rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in the Sixers’ 108-98 win over the Hornets.
Sun, Dec 22