2023-12-19
Article by: dwyane3
Hello,
last week we have asked our community to share how they decide on the type of players for drafting and scouting?
smart0eddie WL 2.1 - 2.000 credits
# Draft and Scout
## TLDR
1. NEVER EVER scout old NOR unpredictable players
2. Choose the type your team needs
3. Be aware of your finance
## Overview
Draft and scout are two coupled systems that could acquire players.
Draft order depends on the draft points.
Therefore, invest some money in scout is important to get better draft order (and possibly better draft player).
Most draft players are well trained while scout youth are mostly untrained.
It can be considered that draft is for short-term replenishment and scout is long-term.
## Scout
In general case, one can send a scout for young potential every day.
Depends on the budget and target, there are different probability to discover high potential youngsters.
If the scouted player is not signed, he will be transformed(?) into draft points for draft.
Different strategies could be used to choose the scout type, while there are a few things in common.
1. NEVER EVER scout old players
Old player type has higher scout bonus, while the training points of the old players are evenly distributed across all skills.
They will have high RT but averaged skills like 888 888 888 888.
For low potential players, they have too many points wasted on less needed skills.
For high potential players, the skills might be useful, while they still need a few seasons to train their main skills to acceptable levels.
Another drawbacks for old players is that their experience are low compared to the player trained from younger ages.
With higher RT, the old players also require high salary such as 15K per week.
It could be a huge burden for low league teams.
2. NEVER EVER scout unpredictable players
Though the unpredictable type gives higher probability bonus, most of the unpredictable players have extremely awkward skill potential and make them hard to use.
For example, center with -50% toughness, rebounds and +99% close shot or a guard with -50% speed, +99% toughness and three pointers.
3. Be aware of your finance
The more you spend, the higher you may find a high potential future star, and the easier you may go bankruptcy if you did not take care of your income/spending.
4. Avoid scouting guards
The height of centers, forwards and guards are in three overlapped random range.
Due to the randomness of the height growth, part of the youngsters will not be as tall as expected.
Some young centers will eventually become forwards, and so does the forwards.
Regarding taller players have a little bit more advantages in basketball, one should consider not scout guards.
5. Transform low potential into draft points
This also depends on the money one spends.
For example, a 5P player may be acceptable for free scouts while 100 points is usually more favorable for 10K scouts.
There are mainly three strategies to choose the scout type.
1. Scout for the most valuable
Classical centers.
That is.
Due to the randomness of the height, tall centers are rare and thus more valuable.
2. Scout for the highest probability
This strategy aims for high potentials.
3. Scouting based on the team need
Evenly scout different types of players for the five positions.
This strategy would be more suitable for teams like to farm.
It could be more flexible to game changes as well.
## Draft
There are three major categories of the draft players, fully-trained, partially-trained, and young potential.
Fully-trained players have 1p with decent skills based on the player type and discounted salary of two years.
Partially-trained players are like old scout players while with discounted salary of two years.
Young potentials are like young scout players.
In most of the cases, the draft players are the immediate replenishment for a team.
Thus, they should be chosen based on the team’s need.
One should also consider the team’s budget.
Some players might be better with higher RT while the salary is too expensive for the team.
For teams with lower draft order, it is possible that there is no good players in their turns.
It could also be a valid option to hold the draft points for the next season or choose young potentials.
pinkglass WL 3.3 - 2.000 credits
Kyle00322311143M WL 6.17 - 1.000 credits.
I think carefully the type of players I'm drafting or looking in scouts.
Let's start with drafting players.
1. Have a Club Plan.
Ask yourself, do you want your club to immediately compete against stronger opponents? Or do you want to develop young players for Long Term Plan for your Club?
If you already have veteran and strong players in your club, it's best to draft someone who is strong and well developed already. For example, drafting a 24 year old 100 RT player with predicted peak 150 RT compared to a 70 RT player with predicted peak 200 RT.
And if you are looking for a Long Term Plan for your club, it's best to draft a young player with high potential.
2. Look for player that your club needs.
When I'm drafting a player, I patiently check the players who are joining the draft and players in my Club. I analyze my Club Roster and look for weak positions, or players I need. Then I check the players joining the draft and look for the best option.
For new players, I recommend drafting young players, and for strong clubs, it's best to draft strong players who can come up with your players to help your club win.
Scouting
On choosing the type of players I'm scouting, I strategize it so I have a better chance of finding a good talent.
1. Look for type of players you need.
It's important to look for players you need because if you sign a player from the scouts you can't insert in your roster it's just a waste of money.
2. Check the newly found talents in the week.
Check the details of the newly found talents so you can have a better chance of finding a good talent as well as idea on players you are looking for. Check what country they are from, there position, age, potential, and RT. It will help you have a better chance on finding a good talent.
3. Invest only on scouting if you don't have financial problems.
It's best to invest on scouting only if you don't have financial problems, because your club may go into bankruptcy. Try to analyze your financial balance and your expenses for the season.
If you have extra money for the rest of the week or season, you can invest but don't invest the exact amount remaining for you. For example, you have an extra money of 5000 Eu for the rest of the week or season, just invest a lesser amount. I recommend 85% less than the exact extra amount you have for the remaining of the week or season. For example if you have 5000 Eu try not to exceed 4250 Eu on scouting.
Some might say it's better to invest big on scouting players than look in the marketplace.
It depends on you, investing big on scouting players increased your chance on finding good talents and sign quality and young players for lower salary compared to looking in the marketplace where there is no assurance of getting the player and it cost more money. However there is also no assurance of getting the quality players you are looking too in scouting even if you invest on it.
That's all, I hope my strategy based from my experience helps.
dwyane3 - WL 2.2
Besides from what the other managers mentioned, I have recently started scouting 14-15 year old universal forwards. I find that this type of skillset may be taking slightly longer to develop but is versatile and I find myself happier not to be in a position suffering while seeing little points on an important skill due to -50 potential. :)
My discovery during the last draft was role player type. This type of player is super-cheap, the competition for it is little and you can still get a decent player. Take Julian Moyuelo for example - his salary is 6.800 Eur and he is averaging 3 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Good addition for a back-up PG saving money for the leaders.
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Next week it's going to be Christmas week. Make an interview with another community member and earn up to 2.000 credits!
Good luck!
last week we have asked our community to share how they decide on the type of players for drafting and scouting?
smart0eddie WL 2.1 - 2.000 credits# Draft and Scout
## TLDR
1. NEVER EVER scout old NOR unpredictable players
2. Choose the type your team needs
3. Be aware of your finance
## Overview
Draft and scout are two coupled systems that could acquire players.
Draft order depends on the draft points.
Therefore, invest some money in scout is important to get better draft order (and possibly better draft player).
Most draft players are well trained while scout youth are mostly untrained.
It can be considered that draft is for short-term replenishment and scout is long-term.
## Scout
In general case, one can send a scout for young potential every day.
Depends on the budget and target, there are different probability to discover high potential youngsters.
If the scouted player is not signed, he will be transformed(?) into draft points for draft.
Different strategies could be used to choose the scout type, while there are a few things in common.
1. NEVER EVER scout old players
Old player type has higher scout bonus, while the training points of the old players are evenly distributed across all skills.
They will have high RT but averaged skills like 888 888 888 888.
For low potential players, they have too many points wasted on less needed skills.
For high potential players, the skills might be useful, while they still need a few seasons to train their main skills to acceptable levels.
Another drawbacks for old players is that their experience are low compared to the player trained from younger ages.
With higher RT, the old players also require high salary such as 15K per week.
It could be a huge burden for low league teams.
2. NEVER EVER scout unpredictable players
Though the unpredictable type gives higher probability bonus, most of the unpredictable players have extremely awkward skill potential and make them hard to use.
For example, center with -50% toughness, rebounds and +99% close shot or a guard with -50% speed, +99% toughness and three pointers.
3. Be aware of your finance
The more you spend, the higher you may find a high potential future star, and the easier you may go bankruptcy if you did not take care of your income/spending.
4. Avoid scouting guards
The height of centers, forwards and guards are in three overlapped random range.
Due to the randomness of the height growth, part of the youngsters will not be as tall as expected.
Some young centers will eventually become forwards, and so does the forwards.
Regarding taller players have a little bit more advantages in basketball, one should consider not scout guards.
5. Transform low potential into draft points
This also depends on the money one spends.
For example, a 5P player may be acceptable for free scouts while 100 points is usually more favorable for 10K scouts.
There are mainly three strategies to choose the scout type.
1. Scout for the most valuable
Classical centers.
That is.
Due to the randomness of the height, tall centers are rare and thus more valuable.
2. Scout for the highest probability
This strategy aims for high potentials.
3. Scouting based on the team need
Evenly scout different types of players for the five positions.
This strategy would be more suitable for teams like to farm.
It could be more flexible to game changes as well.
## Draft
There are three major categories of the draft players, fully-trained, partially-trained, and young potential.
Fully-trained players have 1p with decent skills based on the player type and discounted salary of two years.
Partially-trained players are like old scout players while with discounted salary of two years.
Young potentials are like young scout players.
In most of the cases, the draft players are the immediate replenishment for a team.
Thus, they should be chosen based on the team’s need.
One should also consider the team’s budget.
Some players might be better with higher RT while the salary is too expensive for the team.
For teams with lower draft order, it is possible that there is no good players in their turns.
It could also be a valid option to hold the draft points for the next season or choose young potentials.
pinkglass WL 3.3 - 2.000 creditsSelecting the right player types in the BasketPulse game is crucial, as it often determines the outcome of matches. Below are the methods I use to set player types for each position:
1.Point Guard (PG) - Aggressive Playmaker:
When aiming for a pure point guard, choosing an Aggressive Playmaker enhances the opportunities for creating plays and drawing fouls from opponents. This player type combines skills in organizing offense with the ability to put pressure on defenders, providing a significant advantage to the team's offensive strategy.
2.Shooting Guard (SG) - Perimeter shooter or Pure Shooter:
In the modern basketball, emphasizing that guards must excel in both scoring and ball-handling tasks, known as Combo Guards. Setting a shooting guard as a Perimeter Shooter or Pure Shooter aligns with this trend, cultivating a player who can efficiently score and control the ball, effectively playing roles of both PG and SG.
3.Small Forward (SF) - Defensive Sniper or Pure Shooter:
For the SF position, prioritizing players with three-point abilities and defensive skills is key. Choosing a Defensive Sniper or Pure Shooter as SF ensures a versatile player who can contribute offensively and maintain a strong defensive presence on the court.
4.Center (C)/Power Forward (PF) - Athletic Low-Post or Low-Post Scorer:
To enhance interior rebounding and scoring capabilities, opting for an Athletic Low-post or Low-post Scorer in the C or PF position is wise. These player types elevate the team's dominance in the paint, effectively securing rebounds and swiftly transitioning into low-post scoring opportunities.
Strategically setting player types not only aids in building a well-rounded team but also aligns with the evolving trends in basketball strategy. By focusing on these nuanced choices in the draft and scouting phases, teams in BasketPulse can cultivate a roster proficient in both offensive and defensive aspects during matches.
孤舟 WL 3.3 - 2.000 credits
Today, we will discuss how to determine the types of players for draft picks and scouting in BASKETPULSE. In BASKETPULSE, there are 19 main player types, each with its own set of skills and suitable positions. Today, we will focus on discussing the types I believe are most suitable for each position. Let's break it down by position:
孤舟 WL 3.3 - 2.000 creditsToday, we will discuss how to determine the types of players for draft picks and scouting in BASKETPULSE. In BASKETPULSE, there are 19 main player types, each with its own set of skills and suitable positions. Today, we will focus on discussing the types I believe are most suitable for each position. Let's break it down by position:
1. Point Guard (PG):
Point guards in BASKETPULSE possess a significant amount of ball possession. Therefore, my preference is for players who excel in both offense and defense and have a high offensive basketball IQ. The type I highly recommend for this position is the "Offensive Leader." They possess excellent scoring abilities and are proficient in two scoring methods. Personally, I lean towards those with skills in mid-range and three-point shooting, as I believe guards find it challenging to get shot opportunities in close-range situations during the game. Although this type may have a lower basketball IQ, they can still develop offensive abilities (dribbling, passing, offensive IQ) to meet the standards for a point guard.
2. Shooting Guard (SG) and Small Forward (SF):
As primary scoring positions, I recommend a versatile type known as "3PT and Defence." These players have outstanding defensive abilities and excellent three-point shooting skills. Through extensive testing, three-point shooters in the shooting guard and small forward positions tend to have more shot opportunities than low post scorers. Hence, I believe the "3PT and Defence" type is most suitable for these positions.
3. Center (C):
Centers are the guardians under the basket, requiring a balance of offense and defense, along with strong help defense and rebounding abilities. Given the physical nature of the position, a player's physical attributes are crucial. Therefore, I highly recommend the "Low Post Scorer" type for centers. This type has excellent physical attributes and a notable ability to score in the low post, while also excelling in rebounding and defense.
Conclusion:
The aforementioned are my recommendations for player types that I believe are most suitable for each position. This advice applies not only to scouting but also to draft picks. I hope this article helps players select the most suitable players for their teams in the future. If you have any related questions, feel free to discuss them in the comments. Thank you all for watching.
Kyle00322311143M WL 6.17 - 1.000 credits.I think carefully the type of players I'm drafting or looking in scouts.
Let's start with drafting players.
1. Have a Club Plan.
Ask yourself, do you want your club to immediately compete against stronger opponents? Or do you want to develop young players for Long Term Plan for your Club?
If you already have veteran and strong players in your club, it's best to draft someone who is strong and well developed already. For example, drafting a 24 year old 100 RT player with predicted peak 150 RT compared to a 70 RT player with predicted peak 200 RT.
And if you are looking for a Long Term Plan for your club, it's best to draft a young player with high potential.
2. Look for player that your club needs.
When I'm drafting a player, I patiently check the players who are joining the draft and players in my Club. I analyze my Club Roster and look for weak positions, or players I need. Then I check the players joining the draft and look for the best option.
For new players, I recommend drafting young players, and for strong clubs, it's best to draft strong players who can come up with your players to help your club win.
Scouting
On choosing the type of players I'm scouting, I strategize it so I have a better chance of finding a good talent.
1. Look for type of players you need.
It's important to look for players you need because if you sign a player from the scouts you can't insert in your roster it's just a waste of money.
2. Check the newly found talents in the week.
Check the details of the newly found talents so you can have a better chance of finding a good talent as well as idea on players you are looking for. Check what country they are from, there position, age, potential, and RT. It will help you have a better chance on finding a good talent.
3. Invest only on scouting if you don't have financial problems.
It's best to invest on scouting only if you don't have financial problems, because your club may go into bankruptcy. Try to analyze your financial balance and your expenses for the season.
If you have extra money for the rest of the week or season, you can invest but don't invest the exact amount remaining for you. For example, you have an extra money of 5000 Eu for the rest of the week or season, just invest a lesser amount. I recommend 85% less than the exact extra amount you have for the remaining of the week or season. For example if you have 5000 Eu try not to exceed 4250 Eu on scouting.
Some might say it's better to invest big on scouting players than look in the marketplace.
It depends on you, investing big on scouting players increased your chance on finding good talents and sign quality and young players for lower salary compared to looking in the marketplace where there is no assurance of getting the player and it cost more money. However there is also no assurance of getting the quality players you are looking too in scouting even if you invest on it.
That's all, I hope my strategy based from my experience helps.
dwyane3 - WL 2.2Besides from what the other managers mentioned, I have recently started scouting 14-15 year old universal forwards. I find that this type of skillset may be taking slightly longer to develop but is versatile and I find myself happier not to be in a position suffering while seeing little points on an important skill due to -50 potential. :)
My discovery during the last draft was role player type. This type of player is super-cheap, the competition for it is little and you can still get a decent player. Take Julian Moyuelo for example - his salary is 6.800 Eur and he is averaging 3 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Good addition for a back-up PG saving money for the leaders.
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Next week it's going to be Christmas week. Make an interview with another community member and earn up to 2.000 credits!
Good luck!
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