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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
8 Must-Have Players to Draft (2024 Fantasy Basketball) photo

Now that we have trimmed the fat let’s add the foundational pieces you want to include on your team to ensure you can build a roster that delivers and exceeds your expectations. But first… Key Takeaways From Last Week: 8 … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyThu, Jul 11
8 Overvalued Players to Avoid (2024 Fantasy Basketball) photo

This season promises to be one of the best in recent memory. Major signings have owned the headlines, but several smaller and mid-sized moves could significantly alter your draft strategy. It’s never too early to think ahead and lay the … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySat, Jul 6
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 21 (2024) photo

For most fantasy basketball leagues, the playoffs are here, and it’s time to perfect that 1-0 winning mentality for each slate this week. Those who unfortunately fell short of the goal this year, I hope you were able to grow … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyTue, Mar 19
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 19 (2024) photo

Things are getting real in the back half of the season, with injuries beginning to pile up and teams starting to tighten their rotations and strategies to position themselves for the postseason. There will undoubtedly be new opportunities for understated … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyTue, Mar 12
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 18 (2024) photo

The second half of the NBA season is upon us, and now it’s time to shake things up a bit. With the landscape changing after an active trade season, we will start pushing the limits on how we identify and … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyMon, Mar 4
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 17 (2024) photo

The second half of the NBA season is upon us, and now it’s time to shake things up a bit. With the landscape changing after an active trade season, we will start pushing the limits on how we identify and … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyThu, Feb 22
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 16 (2024) photo

The second half of the NBA season is upon us, and now it’s time to shake things up a bit. With the landscape changing after an active trade season, we will start pushing the limits on how we identify and … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyTue, Feb 13
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 15 (2024) photo

Before we get down to business, I would like to thank the readers and members of our FantasyPros community. Your choice to read and engage with this article as a part of your fantasy basketball strategy means a lot. In a world … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyWed, Feb 7
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.
9 hrs ago
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.
9 hrs ago
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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