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Joel E. Ruffin Jr.

Joel E. Ruffin Jr.

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Bio

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! Anime-inspired thumbnail? With hair, I wish I had to go Super Saiyan; why not? I love anime, suits, and sports; I am thrilled to share my love for these things and the game with the community!


Articles From Joel
Fantasy Basketball Draft Advice: 8 Must-Have Players to Draft (2024) photo

Now that we’ve identified and avoided the potential pitfalls of overvalued players, it’s time to focus on the essential building blocks of your fantasy basketball roster. The key to constructing a winning team lies in these must-have players who provide … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySat, Oct 19
Fantasy Basketball Draft Advice: 8 Overvalued Players to Avoid (2024) photo

The start of a fantasy basketball season is filled with excitement and opportunity, but avoiding overvalued players is crucial to keeping your draft on track. If you’re not careful, players hyped beyond their realistic value can drain your roster’s potential. … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyTue, Oct 15
Fantasy Basketball Draft Strategy & Advice: 8 Sleepers to Target (2024) photo

Fantasy basketball sleepers are the hidden gems that can make or break your draft. Identifying these picks, especially late in drafts, can provide a huge edge and elevate your roster to contender status. It’s all about mining that untapped potential … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyFri, Oct 11
Fantasy Basketball Draft Strategy & Advice: 8 Bounce-Back Players (2024) photo

As the new season kicks off, it brings a clean slate for teams and players alike — a chance to redefine their legacy and remind us of their true potential. Bounce-back stories are some of the most exciting narratives in … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyWed, Oct 9
Fantasy Basketball Draft Strategy & Advice: Rookies (2024) photo

With training camps kicking off and the preseason on the horizon, now is the perfect time to sharpen your fantasy basketball strategy for the upcoming season. Identifying emerging rookie talent early on can be a game-changer, offering substantial rewards for … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyThu, Oct 3
Fantasy Basketball Rookies: Draft Outlook & Advice (2024) photo

Like identifying sleepers, recognizing and capitalizing on emerging rookie talent can yield tremendous returns for those who discern their potential and take a chance on investing in them as core assets of their roster build. This week, we examine the … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyFri, Aug 9
8 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers to Draft (2024) photo

Fantasy sleepers. These are the picks that can elevate your fantasy basketball drafts. It’s important to mine upside late in drafts in the form of these fantasy basketball sleepers. Here are a few of our favorite fantasy basketball sleepers to … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyMon, Jul 29
8 Bounce-Back Players to Draft (2024 Fantasy Basketball) photo

New seasons present new opportunities for teams and players to rewrite chapters of their legacy. We all love a good bounce-back story, and today, we’ll explore which players seem poised to write a new path and take advantage of the … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Jul 21
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.
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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.
9 hrs ago
 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.
9 hrs ago
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.
9 hrs ago
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.
9 hrs ago
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.
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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.
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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.
9 hrs ago
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.
9 hrs ago
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.
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