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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 (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
NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Advice: Sunday (1/5) photo

Life has a way of keeping us on our toes, and tonight’s slate is no exception. It’s the first Sunday of January, January 5th, and we’re kicking off the new year with a dynamic NBA DFS slate that’s bursting with … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Jan 5
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 12 (2024) photo

It’s time to acknowledge three undeniable truths this week: Health matters, I’m making time and, yes, I believe in Big D. This season has been as frustrating as it has been exciting — a rollercoaster of challenges and triumphs that … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Jan 5
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 11 (2024) photo

Man, things are about to get good. It’s Week 11, and as of this writing, the NBA landscape is buzzing with trades, rumors and coaching decisions shaking things up. This season has been unique, with the league under a closer … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Dec 29
NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Advice: Sunday (12/29) photo

Life has a funny way of turning obstacles into opportunities, and this week has been a perfect example. Getting this article to you just under the wire wasn’t the plan, but it’s a reminder that sometimes the grind teaches us … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Dec 29
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 10 (2024) photo

These weeks bring an air of extreme uncertainty and excitement across the sports landscape. With MLB buzzing with offseason moves, football nearing its epic conclusion, and NBA trade season on the horizon, the stakes have never been higher. Yet, the … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Dec 22
NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Advice: Sunday (12/22) photo

Today is the perfect way to ease into the Christmas and holiday season: A manageable three-game NBA slate that gives us a chance to recalibrate and refocus. As we prepare for the excitement of Christmas week and the bustling NBA … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Dec 22
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