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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! 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 18 photo

Welcome to Week 18 – where everything we’ve been preparing for comes into focus. The All-Star Break is behind us and the second half of the season is officially underway. This is the moment where knowledge meets execution. Where all … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Feb 16
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 FantasyMon, Feb 10
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 FantasySun, Feb 9
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 FantasySun, Feb 2
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 FantasyMon, Jan 27
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 FantasySun, Jan 26
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 FantasySun, Jan 19
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 FantasySun, Jan 19
Latest News From Joel
Austin Wells collects two hits, drives in run photo
Austin Wells went 2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Wed, Sep 24
Anthony Volpe posts two-hit game in victory photo
Anthony Volpe went 2-for-4 with one run scored and one strikeout in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Wed, Sep 24
Giancarlo Stanton hitless with three strikeouts photo
Giancarlo Stanton went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Wed, Sep 24
Jazz Chisholm Jr. tallies three hits, steals base photo
Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 3-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Wed, Sep 24
Ben Rice collects three hits in win photo
Ben Rice went 3-for-4 in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Wed, Sep 24
Cody Bellinger hitless with two strikeouts photo
Cody Bellinger went 0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Wed, Sep 24
Aaron Judge draws three walks, scores run photo
Aaron Judge went 0-for-2 with three walks and one run scored in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Wed, Sep 24
Trent Grisham hitless with two walks photo
Trent Grisham went 0-for-3 with two walks and two strikeouts in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Wed, Sep 24
Luke Weaver works scoreless relief photo
Luke Weaver pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings, giving up one hit with one strikeout in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Wed, Sep 24
Luis Gil earns quality start in win over White Sox photo
Luis Gil allowed two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over six innings in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Wed, Sep 24