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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
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
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
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 13 photo

Hello, Week 13! The unknown can be intimidating, and our natural instinct to understand it through logic, popular meaning, and numbers helps us cope. But this week, we take a deeper look at how numbers don’t lie – but sometimes, … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Jan 12
Latest News From Joel
Matas Buzelis contributes in limited minutes as Bulls edge Nets photo
Matas Buzelis totaled six points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3PT, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, and one assist in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Nikola Vucevic works his way back in Bulls’ win over Nets photo
Nikola Vucevic totaled seven points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3PT, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, and one turnover in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Tre Jones delivers well-rounded performance in Bulls’ win photo
Tre Jones totaled 18 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3PT, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists, and three steals in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Coby White stays hot with 31 points in Bulls’ win over Nets photo
Coby White totaled 31 points (12-24 FG, 3-8 3PT, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Kevin Huerter stays productive with 18 points against the Nets photo
Kevin Huerter totaled 18 points (7-16 FG, 2-8 3PT, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, and one block in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Zach Collins contributes across the board in Bulls’ win photo
Zach Collins totaled nine points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3PT, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, and three blocks in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Patrick Williams logs 10 points in Bulls’ win over Nets photo
Patrick Williams totaled 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3PT), two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Dalen Terry struggles in limited minutes against the Nets photo
Dalen Terry totaled one point (0-3 FG, 0-2 3PT, 1-2 FT), one rebound, and one steal in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Julian Phillips delivers strong performance in Bulls’ win over Nets photo
Julian Phillips totaled 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3PT, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Talen Horton-Tucker sees minimal action in Bulls’ win over Nets photo
Talen Horton-Tucker totaled zero points in four minutes in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago