DraftExpress delivers all the latest news and scouting reports on all the NBA draft prospects, NCAA tourney updates, and international league play /archives/type/ncaa%20draft%20prospects Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:10:44 -0400 The measurements taken by USA Basketball at the U19 World Championship Training Camp were distributed this week /article/usa-basketball-u19-training-camp-measurements-and-analysis-6064/ /article/usa-basketball-u19-training-camp-measurements-and-analysis-6064/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:06:42 -0400 From Markelle Fultz at #1 all the way down to Luke Kennard or Frank Ntilikina, the 2017 NBA Draft is loaded with elite guards at the top, and has depth at the position as well behind the cream of the crop. Eight of the fourteen 2017 lottery picks could very well be point guards or shooting guards, which would be the most guard-heavy draft since 2009. /article/breaking-down-the-2017-nba-draft-39-s-loaded-guard-crop-6063/ /article/breaking-down-the-2017-nba-draft-39-s-loaded-guard-crop-6063/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:50:54 -0400 In a draft class lauded for its guards, three exceptionally talented, and wildly different, forward prospects sit in the top six of our mock draft, each taking a very different path to the top, and demonstrating wildly contrasting strengths and weaknesses. So who is the best prospect among the three? /article/comparing-and-contrasting-the-prospects-of-tatum-jackson-and-isaac-6062/ /article/comparing-and-contrasting-the-prospects-of-tatum-jackson-and-isaac-6062/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:52:25 -0400 Markelle Fultz is interviewed following his workout at the Jordan Brand Terminal 23 in Manhattan. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/markelle-fultz-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-6060/ /article/markelle-fultz-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-6060/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 11:07:26 -0400 Video from the De'Aaron Fox Catalyst Sports Pro Day Workout in Los Angeles. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/de-39-aaron-fox-catalyst-sports-pro-day-workout-6059/ /article/de-39-aaron-fox-catalyst-sports-pro-day-workout-6059/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 10:49:28 -0400 Iowa State point guard Monte Morris is interviewed following the Octagon Pro Day workout in LA. Full video and interview included, produced by Matt McGann. /article/monte-morris-octagon-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6057/ /article/monte-morris-octagon-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6057/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 22:58:10 -0400 Footage from the Amile Jefferson CAA Sports Pro Day Workout in Los Angeles, which was attended by over 150 NBA scouts. /article/amile-jefferson-caa-sports-pro-day-workout-6056/ /article/amile-jefferson-caa-sports-pro-day-workout-6056/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 22:53:08 -0400 Northeastern's T.J. Williams is interviewed following his workout at the NBA Player's Association workout facility in Manhattan. Video produced by Corey Porter. /article/t-j-williams-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-6055/ /article/t-j-williams-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-6055/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 22:45:28 -0400 Indiana combo forward OG Anunoby is interviewed following the Octagon Pro Day workout in LA. Full video and interview included, produced by Matt McGann. /article/og-anunoby-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6050/ /article/og-anunoby-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6050/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 08:41:09 -0400 Eastern Washington's Jake Wiley is interviewed following his workout at the NBA Player's Association workout facility in Manhattan. Video produced by Corey Porter. /article/jake-wiley-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-6049/ /article/jake-wiley-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-6049/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 08:19:39 -0400 Kentucky big man Isaac Humphries is interviewed following his Pro Day workout in LA. Full video and interview included, produced by Matt McGann. /article/isaac-humphries-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6048/ /article/isaac-humphries-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6048/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 08:09:53 -0400 Georgetown wing L.J. Peak is interviewed following the Pensack Pro Day workout in LA. Full video and interview included, produced by Matt McGann. /article/l-j-peak-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6047/ /article/l-j-peak-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6047/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:59:25 -0400 Who are the second round-to-undrafted prospects flying under the radar this year? How and why could they fit into today's NBA? /article/identifying-the-2017-nba-draft-39-s-sleeper-prospects-6046/ /article/identifying-the-2017-nba-draft-39-s-sleeper-prospects-6046/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:23:57 -0400 Footage from the Luke Kennard CAA Sports Pro Day Workout in Los Angeles, which was attended by over 150 NBA scouts. /article/luke-kennard-caa-sports-pro-day-workout-6045/ /article/luke-kennard-caa-sports-pro-day-workout-6045/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:02:27 -0400 Footage from the John Collins CAA Sports Pro Day Workout in Los Angeles. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/john-collins-caa-sports-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6044/ /article/john-collins-caa-sports-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6044/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:39:35 -0400 South Carolina guard P.J. Dozier is interviewed following his workout at the BDA Sports Pro Day in Los Angeles. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/p-j-dozier-bda-sports-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6043/ /article/p-j-dozier-bda-sports-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6043/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:50:23 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of South Carolina wing Sindarius Thornwell as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/sindarius-thornwell-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6042/ /article/sindarius-thornwell-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6042/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:19:25 -0400 Notre Dame senior V.J. Beachem is interviewed following his workout at the BDA Sports Pro Day in Los Angeles. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/v-j-beachem-bda-sports-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6041/ /article/v-j-beachem-bda-sports-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6041/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:42:09 -0400 An 19 minute interview segment on the Jody Mac Show (CBS Sports Radio) breaking down various 2017 NBA Draft storylines. /article/podcast-jonathan-givony-on-the-jody-mac-show-cbs-sports-radio-6039/ /article/podcast-jonathan-givony-on-the-jody-mac-show-cbs-sports-radio-6039/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 19:28:23 -0400 Kentucky big man Bam Adebayo is interviewed following the Octagon Pro Day workout in LA. Full video and interview included, produced by Matt McGann. /article/bam-adebayo-nba-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6038/ /article/bam-adebayo-nba-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6038/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 11:46:28 -0400 Clemson forward Jaron Blossomgame is interviewed following his workout at Impact Basketball at the ASM Sports Pro Day in Las Vegas. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/jaron-blossomgame-asm-sports-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6037/ /article/jaron-blossomgame-asm-sports-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6037/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 10:57:43 -0400 Davon Reed is interviewed following his workout at Impact Basketball at the ASM Sports Pro Day in Las Vegas. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/davon-reed-asm-sports-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6036/ /article/davon-reed-asm-sports-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6036/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 10:44:35 -0400 Ole Miss and Syracuse big men Sebastian Saiz and Tyler Roberson are interviewed following the CAA Pro Day workout in LA. Full video and interviews included, produced by Matt McGann. /article/sebastian-saiz-and-tyler-roberson-pro-day-workout-videos-interviews-6035/ /article/sebastian-saiz-and-tyler-roberson-pro-day-workout-videos-interviews-6035/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 10:24:16 -0400 Oregon big man Jordan Bell is interviewed following his NBA Pro Day workout in LA. Full video and interview included, produced by Matt McGann. /article/jordan-bell-nba-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6034/ /article/jordan-bell-nba-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6034/ Sat, 17 Jun 2017 13:36:54 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Utah power forward Kyle Kuzma as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/kyle-kuzma-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6033/ /article/kyle-kuzma-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6033/ Sat, 17 Jun 2017 10:54:05 -0400 How Does Markelle Fultz Compare With James Harden, Dwayne Wade, Brandon Roy and D'Angelo Russell? Deep dive into their background, stats, video, scouting report and more. /article/who-is-markelle-fultz-6030/ /article/who-is-markelle-fultz-6030/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:27:01 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of North Carolina big man Tony Bradley as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/tony-bradley-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6029/ /article/tony-bradley-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6029/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 11:29:42 -0400 Iowa State wing Matt Thomas is interviewed following his NBA Pro Day workout in LA. Full video and interview included, produced by Matt McGann. /article/matt-thomas-nba-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6027/ /article/matt-thomas-nba-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6027/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:13:53 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Gonzaga point guard Nigel William-Goss as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/nigel-williams-goss-nba-draft-scouting-report-6025/ /article/nigel-williams-goss-nba-draft-scouting-report-6025/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:23:59 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Oregon guard Tyler Dorsey as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/tyler-dorsey-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6024/ /article/tyler-dorsey-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6024/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 16:53:41 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of SMU wing Sterling Brown as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/sterling-brown-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6023/ /article/sterling-brown-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6023/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:26:47 -0400 Oregon guard Dylan Ennis is interviewed following his workout with Ross Burns in Westchester. Video produced by Corey Porter. /article/dylan-ennis-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-6020/ /article/dylan-ennis-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-6020/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 08:50:51 -0400 Iowa State wing Naz Long, Dayton point guard Scoochie Smith and Brown wing Steven Spieth are interviewed following their workouts with Ross Burns in Westchester. Video produced by Corey Porter. /article/naz-long-scoochie-smith-steven-spieth-workout-interview-videos-6019/ /article/naz-long-scoochie-smith-steven-spieth-workout-interview-videos-6019/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 08:27:05 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Michigan power forward D.J. Wilson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/d-j-wilson-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6018/ /article/d-j-wilson-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6018/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 17:21:08 -0400 Syracuse wing Andrew White works out with Tyler Relph and is interviewed in Chicago. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/andrew-white-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-6016/ /article/andrew-white-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-6016/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:40:15 -0400 Thirty-six international players who had declared as early entry candidates for the 2017 NBA Draft have withdrawn. /article/official-2017-nba-draft-early-entry-withdrawal-list-released-by-nba-6014/ /article/official-2017-nba-draft-early-entry-withdrawal-list-released-by-nba-6014/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 22:09:09 -0400 Justin Patton is interviewed following his workout at Impact Basketball at the ASM Sports Pro Day in Las Vegas. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/justin-patton-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6012/ /article/justin-patton-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6012/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 16:09:55 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of BYU big man Eric Mika as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/eric-mika-nba-draft-scouting-report-6011/ /article/eric-mika-nba-draft-scouting-report-6011/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:32:17 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Arizona guard Kobi Simmons as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/kobi-simmons-nba-draft-scouting-report-6009/ /article/kobi-simmons-nba-draft-scouting-report-6009/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:13:16 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kansas guard Frank Mason as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/frank-mason-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6008/ /article/frank-mason-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6008/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 18:54:26 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kansas State guard Wesley Iwundu as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report.    /article/wesley-iwundu-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6007/ /article/wesley-iwundu-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-6007/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 18:52:10 -0400 Tony Bradley is interviewed following his pro day workout in Los Angeles. /article/tony-bradley-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6005/ /article/tony-bradley-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6005/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:38:23 -0400 Jawun Evans is interviewed following his workout at Impact Basketball at the ASM Sports Pro Day in Las Vegas. /article/jawun-evans-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6002/ /article/jawun-evans-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6002/ Sun, 11 Jun 2017 04:03:24 -0400 Semi Ojeleye is interviewed following his workout with Drew Hanlen at the Pure Sweat Pro Day in Los Angeles. /article/semi-ojeleye-nba-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6000/ /article/semi-ojeleye-nba-pro-day-workout-and-interview-6000/ Sat, 10 Jun 2017 06:06:39 -0400 Donovan Mitchell is interviewed after his NBA Pro Day workout in front of a horde of executives in Los Angeles. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/donovan-mitchell-nba-pro-day-workout-and-interview-5997/ /article/donovan-mitchell-nba-pro-day-workout-and-interview-5997/ Fri, 09 Jun 2017 14:28:35 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Duke shooting guard Frank Jackson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/frank-jackson-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5996/ /article/frank-jackson-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5996/ Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:59:06 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Purdue power forward Caleb Swanigan as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/caleb-swanigan-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5995/ /article/caleb-swanigan-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5995/ Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:38:37 -0400 Arizona senior Kadeem Allen is interviewed following a workout he conducted with Tyler Relph in Chicago. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/kadeem-allen-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5994/ /article/kadeem-allen-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5994/ Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:16:22 -0400 Wake Forest power forward John Collins works out with Don MacLean and is interviewed in Los Angeles. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/john-collins-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5992/ /article/john-collins-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5992/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:05:27 -0400 UConn big man Amida Brimah works out with Ross Burns and is interviewed in New York. Video produced by Corey Porter. /article/amida-brimah-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5991/ /article/amida-brimah-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5991/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:51:30 -0400 28 players accepted invitations to USA Basketball's U19 World Cup Team Training Camp. /article/usa-basketball-u19-training-camp-roster-announced-5990/ /article/usa-basketball-u19-training-camp-roster-announced-5990/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:47:49 -0400 Ten players, including projected top-two picks Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball, have been invited to attend the 2017 NBA draft at the Barclays Center in New York on June 22nd, league sources told DraftExpress. /article/nba-draft-green-room-invites-begin-to-trickle-out-5988/ /article/nba-draft-green-room-invites-begin-to-trickle-out-5988/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 11:05:50 -0400 Lonzo Ball isn't the next Jason Kidd. With that said, it's hard to ignore some of the similarities between Kidd and Ball. Both born in California, Pac-12 Freshmen of the Year, big point guards with game-changing transition play, a pass-first mindset, elite basketball instincts and a special confidence about them, the parallels are striking enough to further explore. /article/how-does-lonzo-ball-compare-with-jason-kidd-5986/ /article/how-does-lonzo-ball-compare-with-jason-kidd-5986/ Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:53:51 -0400 Duke guard Luke Kennard works out with Don MacLean and is interviewed in Los Angeles. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/luke-kennard-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5985/ /article/luke-kennard-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5985/ Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:52:23 -0400 Video from Florida State wing Dwayne Bacon's NBA Pro Day workout at LMU. /article/dwayne-bacon-nba-pro-day-workout-video-5983/ /article/dwayne-bacon-nba-pro-day-workout-video-5983/ Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:06:58 -0400 Villanova senior Josh Hart works out and is interviewed in Los Angeles. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/josh-hart-nba-pro-day-workout-and-interview-5981/ /article/josh-hart-nba-pro-day-workout-and-interview-5981/ Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:13:21 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Florida fowrard Devin Robinson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/devin-robinson-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5980/ /article/devin-robinson-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5980/ Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:36:13 -0400 Kentucky guard Malik Monk is interviewed following a workout he conducted in New York. Video produced by Corey Porter. /article/malik-monk-nba-pre-draft-wrokout-and-interview-5978/ /article/malik-monk-nba-pre-draft-wrokout-and-interview-5978/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 16:52:28 -0400 Colorado guard Derrick White is interviewed following a workout he conducted in New York. Video produced by Corey Porter /article/derrick-white-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5977/ /article/derrick-white-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5977/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 13:20:38 -0400 North Carolina power forward Isaiah Hicks is interviewed following a workout he conducted in Chicago. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/isaiah-hicks-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5976/ /article/isaiah-hicks-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5976/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 13:15:20 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Georgetown wing L.J. Peak as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/l-j-peak-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5975/ /article/l-j-peak-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5975/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:27:37 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Nevada power fowrard Cameron Oliver as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/cameron-oliver-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5974/ /article/cameron-oliver-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5974/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:02:28 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Baylor power fowrard Johnathan Motley as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/johnathan-motley-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5973/ /article/johnathan-motley-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5973/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:54:48 -0400 SMU guard Sterling Brown is interviewed following a workout he conducted in Chicago. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/sterling-brown-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5972/ /article/sterling-brown-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5972/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:45:19 -0400 Arkansas big man Moses Kingsley is interviewed following a workout he conducted in Chicago. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/moses-kingsley-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5971/ /article/moses-kingsley-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5971/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:41:49 -0400 Michigan guard Derrick Walton is interviewed following a workout he conducted in Chicago. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/derrick-walton-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5970/ /article/derrick-walton-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5970/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:34:53 -0400 Oregon guard Tyler Dorsey is interviewed following a workout he conducted in Chicago. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/tyler-dorsey-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5969/ /article/tyler-dorsey-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5969/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:26:36 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of South Carolina sophomore P.J. Dozier as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/p-j-dozier-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5968/ /article/p-j-dozier-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5968/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:58:36 -0400 Oregon small forward Dillon Brooks works out and is interviewed in New York. Video produced by Corey Porter. /article/dillon-brooks-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5967/ /article/dillon-brooks-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5967/ Wed, 31 May 2017 12:16:45 -0400 South Carolina wing Sindarius Thornwell works out and is interviewed in Chicago. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/sindarious-thornwell-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5966/ /article/sindarious-thornwell-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5966/ Tue, 30 May 2017 17:17:28 -0400 UCLA power forward T.J. Leaf is interviewed following a workout he conducted in New York. Video produced by Corey Porter. /article/t-j-leaf-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5965/ /article/t-j-leaf-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5965/ Mon, 29 May 2017 08:27:00 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of LSU sophomore Antonio Blakeney as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/antonio-blakeney-nba-draft-scouting-report-5964/ /article/antonio-blakeney-nba-draft-scouting-report-5964/ Mon, 29 May 2017 08:14:25 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky sophomore Isaac Humphries as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/isaac-humphries-nba-draft-scouting-report-5963/ /article/isaac-humphries-nba-draft-scouting-report-5963/ Sun, 28 May 2017 17:00:32 -0400 Valparaiso power forward Alec Peters is interviewed following a light workout he conducted in Chicago. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/alec-peters-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5961/ /article/alec-peters-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5961/ Sun, 28 May 2017 16:22:48 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Houston senior Damyean Dotson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/damyean-dotson-nba-draft-scouting-report-5960/ /article/damyean-dotson-nba-draft-scouting-report-5960/ Sat, 27 May 2017 09:13:19 -0400 Utah junior Kyle Kuzma is interviewed following a workout he conducted in Chicago. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/kyle-kuzma-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5959/ /article/kyle-kuzma-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5959/ Sat, 27 May 2017 08:11:07 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Texas freshman Jarrett Allen as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/jarrett-allen-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5958/ /article/jarrett-allen-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5958/ Fri, 26 May 2017 17:22:26 -0400 Kansas senior Frank Mason is interviewed following a workout he conducted in Chicago with Tyler Relph. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/frank-mason-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5957/ /article/frank-mason-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5957/ Fri, 26 May 2017 11:18:14 -0400 73 college players withdrew from 2017 NBA Draft. /article/official-2017-nba-draft-early-entry-ncaa-withdrawal-list-released-5956/ /article/official-2017-nba-draft-early-entry-ncaa-withdrawal-list-released-5956/ Thu, 25 May 2017 19:44:39 -0400 Duke freshman Harry Giles is interviewed following a workout he conducted in New York. Video produced by Corey Porter. /article/harry-giles-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5955/ /article/harry-giles-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5955/ Thu, 25 May 2017 13:17:53 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Colorado senior Derrick White as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/derrick-white-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5953/ /article/derrick-white-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5953/ Thu, 25 May 2017 11:34:53 -0400 Syracuse sophomore Tyler Lydon is interviewed following a workout he conducted in Chicago. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/tyler-lydon-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5952/ /article/tyler-lydon-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5952/ Thu, 25 May 2017 10:31:48 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Indiana sophomore Thomas Bryant as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/thomas-bryant-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5951/ /article/thomas-bryant-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5951/ Wed, 24 May 2017 10:14:05 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of North Carolina junior Justin Jackson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/justin-jackson-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5948/ /article/justin-jackson-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5948/ Tue, 23 May 2017 16:02:19 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Florida State freshman Jonathan Isaac as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/jonathan-isaac-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5947/ /article/jonathan-isaac-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5947/ Sun, 21 May 2017 12:26:03 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Oregon junior Dillon Brooks as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/dillon-brooks-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5946/ /article/dillon-brooks-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5946/ Sun, 21 May 2017 05:45:29 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Florida State sophomore Dwayne Bacon as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/dwayne-bacon-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5943/ /article/dwayne-bacon-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5943/ Sat, 20 May 2017 06:44:40 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Louisville sophomore Donovan Mitchell as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/donovan-mitchell-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5941/ /article/donovan-mitchell-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5941/ Fri, 19 May 2017 12:02:33 -0400 Florida small forward Devin Robinson works out in Chicago with Seth Cooper. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/devin-robinson-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5940/ /article/devin-robinson-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5940/ Thu, 18 May 2017 12:25:32 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Duke sophomore Luke Kennard as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/luke-kennard-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5939/ /article/luke-kennard-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5939/ Thu, 18 May 2017 09:23:09 -0400 Texas center Jarrett Allen works out in Chicago with Seth Cooper. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/jarrett-allen-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5938/ /article/jarrett-allen-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5938/ Wed, 17 May 2017 13:47:48 -0400 We break down some of the many different scenarios in play now that the ping-pong balls are in place. /article/ramifications-of-the-ping-pong-balls-post-lottery-analysis-5936/ /article/ramifications-of-the-ping-pong-balls-post-lottery-analysis-5936/ Tue, 16 May 2017 21:55:05 -0400 North Carolina wing Justin Jackson works out in Chicago with Gilbert Abraham. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/justin-jackson-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5935/ /article/justin-jackson-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5935/ Tue, 16 May 2017 14:25:02 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky freshman Bam Adebayo as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/bam-adebayo-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5934/ /article/bam-adebayo-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5934/ Tue, 16 May 2017 13:04:24 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Arizona freshman Lauri Markkanen as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/lauri-markkanen-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5933/ /article/lauri-markkanen-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5933/ Mon, 15 May 2017 13:20:37 -0400 An 17 minute interview segment on the Jody Mac Show (CBS Sports Radio) recapping the 2017 NBA Draft Combine, as well as various NBA Draft storylines. /article/podcast-jonathan-givony-nba-draft-combine-recap-on-the-jody-mac-show-5932/ /article/podcast-jonathan-givony-nba-draft-combine-recap-on-the-jody-mac-show-5932/ Mon, 15 May 2017 10:08:17 -0400 Gonzaga big man Zach Collins works out and is interviewed in Chicago. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/zach-collins-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5931/ /article/zach-collins-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5931/ Mon, 15 May 2017 08:49:53 -0400 The NBA released the athletic testing results from the 2017 NBA Combine in Chicago. We take a look at who stood out on paper. /article/2017-nba-combine-athletic-testing-analysis-5930/ /article/2017-nba-combine-athletic-testing-analysis-5930/ Sat, 13 May 2017 17:25:14 -0400 Recapping the ten most impressive performances from day two of the competitive action at the NBA Combine, including Jonathan Jeanne, Derrick White, Semi Ojeleye, P.J. Dozier, Tyler Dorsey, Justin Jackson (Canada), Frank Mason, Omer Yurtseven, Kennedy Meeks and Damyean Dotson. /article/nba-combine-competitive-action-recap-day-two-5929/ /article/nba-combine-competitive-action-recap-day-two-5929/ Sat, 13 May 2017 11:16:53 -0400 The official list of 66 participants, via the NBA. /article/2017-nba-combine-rosters-5926/ /article/2017-nba-combine-rosters-5926/ Thu, 11 May 2017 12:15:21 -0400 Nevada power forward Cameron Oliver works out in Los Angeles with Darrick Martin and Rico Hines, with an interview conducted by Mike Schmitz. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/cameron-oliver-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5922/ /article/cameron-oliver-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5922/ Mon, 08 May 2017 12:51:53 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Oregon junior Jordan Bell as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/jordan-bell-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5921/ /article/jordan-bell-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5921/ Sun, 07 May 2017 10:38:12 -0400 Houston SG Damyean Dotson works out in Los Angeles with trainer Chris Gaston, with an interview conducted by Jonathan Givony. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/damyean-dotson-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5920/ /article/damyean-dotson-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5920/ Sat, 06 May 2017 10:23:57 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Wake Forest sophomore John Collins as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/john-collins-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5919/ /article/john-collins-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5919/ Fri, 05 May 2017 14:40:37 -0400 Kentucky guard Dominique Hawkins works out in Los Angeles with trainer Chris Gaston, with an interview conducted by Jonathan Givony. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/dominique-hawkins-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5918/ /article/dominique-hawkins-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5918/ Fri, 05 May 2017 12:09:58 -0400 Indiana big man Thomas Bryant works out in Los Angeles with trainer Chris Gaston, with an interview conducted by Jonathan Givony. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/thomas-bryant-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5915/ /article/thomas-bryant-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5915/ Thu, 04 May 2017 10:39:44 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Duke freshman Harry Giles as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/harry-giles-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5914/ /article/harry-giles-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5914/ Wed, 03 May 2017 12:55:50 -0400 Kentucky point guard De'Aaron Fox works out in Los Angeles with trainer Chris Gaston, with an interview conducted by Jonathan Givony. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/de-39-aaron-fox-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5913/ /article/de-39-aaron-fox-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5913/ Wed, 03 May 2017 09:33:46 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Creighton freshman Justin Patton as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/justin-patton-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5912/ /article/justin-patton-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5912/ Tue, 02 May 2017 16:07:50 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Gonzaga freshman Zach Collins as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/zach-collins-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5911/ /article/zach-collins-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5911/ Mon, 01 May 2017 19:32:16 -0400 A video of Kansas State senior Wesley Iwundu working out in San Diego with Clint Parks Skills Academy. Iwundu was interviewed by Julian Applebome. The video was produced by Matt McGann. /article/wesley-iwundu-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5910/ /article/wesley-iwundu-nba-pre-draft-workout-and-interview-5910/ Mon, 01 May 2017 11:33:02 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UCLA freshman T.J. Leaf as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/t-j-leaf-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5908/ /article/t-j-leaf-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5908/ Fri, 28 Apr 2017 22:56:38 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UCLA freshman Ike Anigbogu as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/ike-anigbogu-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5907/ /article/ike-anigbogu-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5907/ Fri, 28 Apr 2017 14:29:10 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Notre Dame senior V.J. Beachem as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/v-j-beachem-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5906/ /article/v-j-beachem-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5906/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:16:16 -0400 The NBA announced the list of players that have filed as early entry candidates for the 2017 NBA Draft earlier today. /article/nba-announces-early-entry-candidates-for-2017-nba-draft-5904/ /article/nba-announces-early-entry-candidates-for-2017-nba-draft-5904/ Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:01:06 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Xavier junior Edmond Sumner as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/edmond-sumner-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5903/ /article/edmond-sumner-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5903/ Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:30:55 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky freshman Malik Monk as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/malik-monk-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5902/ /article/malik-monk-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5902/ Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:21:20 -0400 Interviews with Connecticut's Amida Brimah, Miami's Davon Reed, and Colorado's Derrick White from the 2017 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. /article/pit-interviews-brimah-reed-and-white-5901/ /article/pit-interviews-brimah-reed-and-white-5901/ Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:58:12 -0400 Interviews with Eastern Washington's Jake Wiley, Clemson's Sidy Djitte, SMU's Ben Moore, and Utah State's Jalen Moore from the 2017 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. /article/pit-interviews-wiley-moore-djitte-and-moore-5900/ /article/pit-interviews-wiley-moore-djitte-and-moore-5900/ Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:42:34 -0400 Interviews with Arizona's Kadeem Allem, Virginia's London Perrantes, Northeastern's T.J. Williams, and Sterling Brown of SMU from the 2017 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. /article/pit-interviews-allen-perrantes-williams-brown-5899/ /article/pit-interviews-allen-perrantes-williams-brown-5899/ Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:30:58 -0400 Measurements and athletic testing results for the 2017 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament were conducted by BAM, the NBA's longtime partner. This marks the first official numbers we are getting for some of these seniors, while for others, it's another opportunity to analyze their physical development over time and see how they stack up athletically. /article/portsmouth-invitational-tournament-measurements-and-athletic-testing-5898/ /article/portsmouth-invitational-tournament-measurements-and-athletic-testing-5898/ Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:35:11 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Iowa State senior Monte Morris as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/monte-morris-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5897/ /article/monte-morris-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5897/ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 17:00:40 -0400 Scouting reports on seven of the top international prospects seen at the Jordan Brand Classic Global Showcase held in Brooklyn this past weekend, including Cashius McNeilly, Addison Patterson, N'Faly Dante, Tom Digbeu, Karlo Matkovic, Killian Hayes and Theo Maledon. /article/jordan-brand-classic-global-showcase-scouting-reports-5895/ /article/jordan-brand-classic-global-showcase-scouting-reports-5895/ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:16:21 -0400 Scouting reports on seven of the top big men prospects seen at the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit, including Mohamed Bamba, Jaren Jackson, Wendell Carter, Isaiah Hartenstein, Nick Richards, Felipe Dos Anjos and Ikey Obiagu. /article/nike-hoop-summit-scouting-reports-big-men-5893/ /article/nike-hoop-summit-scouting-reports-big-men-5893/ Sat, 15 Apr 2017 18:35:58 -0400 Scouting reports on seven of the top big men prospects seen at the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit, including Mohamed Bamba, Jaren Jackson, Wendell Carter, Isaiah Hartenstein, Nick Richards, Felipe Dos Anjos and Ikey Obiagu. /article/nike-hoop-summit-scouting-reports-big-men-5892/ /article/nike-hoop-summit-scouting-reports-big-men-5892/ Sat, 15 Apr 2017 18:32:56 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky freshman De'Aaron Fox as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/de-39-aaron-fox-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5891/ /article/de-39-aaron-fox-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5891/ Sat, 15 Apr 2017 17:05:46 -0400 Scouting reports on the top prospects seen at the BioSteel All Canadian High School Basketball Game. /article/biosteel-all-canadian-high-school-basketball-game-scouting-reports-5890/ /article/biosteel-all-canadian-high-school-basketball-game-scouting-reports-5890/ Sat, 15 Apr 2017 13:22:10 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Villanova senior Josh Hart as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/josh-hart-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5889/ /article/josh-hart-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5889/ Fri, 14 Apr 2017 11:36:49 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/lonzo-ball-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5886/ /article/lonzo-ball-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5886/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 23:50:57 -0400 Scouting reports on five of the top wing prospects seen at the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit, including R.J. Barrett, Kostja Mushidi, Troy Brown, Gary Trent and M.J. Walker. /article/nike-hoop-summit-scouting-reports-wings-5885/ /article/nike-hoop-summit-scouting-reports-wings-5885/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:47:16 -0400 Scouting reports on six of the top guard prospects seen at the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit, including Collin Sexton, Trevon Duval, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Shai Alexander, Lindell Wigginton and Quade Green. /article/nike-hoop-summit-scouting-reports-guards-5884/ /article/nike-hoop-summit-scouting-reports-guards-5884/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:52:47 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Syracuse sophomore Tyler Lydon as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/tyler-lydon-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5881/ /article/tyler-lydon-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5881/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:29:47 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Oklahoma State sophomore Jawun Evans as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/jawun-evans-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5880/ /article/jawun-evans-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5880/ Mon, 10 Apr 2017 13:27:51 -0400 Canadian point guard Lindel Wigginton goes around the key in a Nike Hoop Summit shooting drill. Wigginton was the star of last night's scrimmage. /article/2017-nike-hoop-summit-shooting-drills-lindell-wigginton-5860/ /article/2017-nike-hoop-summit-shooting-drills-lindell-wigginton-5860/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:16:45 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Clemson senior Jaron Blossomgame as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/jaron-blossomgame-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5858/ /article/jaron-blossomgame-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5858/ Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:45:06 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kansas freshman Josh Jackson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/josh-jackson-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5855/ /article/josh-jackson-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5855/ Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:59:33 -0400 When do the college prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft take the floor on Monday for the NCAA Tournament National Championship? What will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-guide-national-championship-game-5851/ /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-guide-national-championship-game-5851/ Sun, 02 Apr 2017 15:46:01 -0400 When do the college prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft take the floor on Saturday for the NCAA Tournament Final Four? What will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-guide-final-four-5846/ /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-guide-final-four-5846/ Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:29:04 -0400 Corey Porter takes a closer look at Florida wing Devin Robinson's performance in the Gators' early February win and late February loss against Kentucky.The intriguing junior small forward showed both the strengths that give him significant roleplayer potential at the next level, but also the weaknesses that limit his impact at this point in his career splitting the season series with the SEC Tournament champions.Scoring 16 points on just 5-7 from the field, Robinson played a key role in Florida's blowout 88-66 win over the Wildcats in Gainesville. He followed that up with 9 points and 11 rebounder in Florida's 10-point loss a few weeks later.A tremendous athlete with great size and length for a three, Robinson made some impressive plays finishing with his head up around the rim, crashing the boards, and defending multiple positions defensively against a very talented Kentucky team. He's shown marked improvement as a set shooter this season as he's emerged as a legitimate floor spacer with a reliable spot up stroke out past the NCAA 3-point line and went 4-6 from deep against the Wildcats.For all the promising flashes Robinson has shown this season, he remains limited as a shot cretor, one of the reasons he went 1-9 inside the arc in Florida's 2nd game against Kentucky when they did a better job chasing him off the line and forcing him to put the ball on the floor. He also isn't above some lapses defensively, particualrly when defending off the ball or in ball screen actions, still having some room to grow on that end of the floor.<script src="http://player.complex.com/tv/js/embed.js?cId=90b2JrYTE6LTNF6bFT-_CjjA91dsLa7b&pId=23b69841d9454479a6f4fcf4a8514588&adSetCode=d4063ffb5eea4665ac55cd9182bbb23e&site=draftexpress&kw=" class="cmplx-embed"></script><noscript><div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video</div></noscript> /article/matchup-video-devin-robinson-vs-kentucky-5845/ /article/matchup-video-devin-robinson-vs-kentucky-5845/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:40:57 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Duke forward Jayson Tatum as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/jayson-tatum-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5844/ /article/jayson-tatum-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5844/ Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:24:35 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Cal big man Ivan Rabb as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/ivan-rabb-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5842/ /article/ivan-rabb-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5842/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 16:42:00 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft take the floor on Sunday for the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight? What will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-guide-elite-eight-sunday-5841/ /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-guide-elite-eight-sunday-5841/ Sun, 26 Mar 2017 10:03:23 -0400 Julian Applebome takes a closer look at Kentucky freshman point guard De'Aaron Fox's 39-point, 4-assist, 3 rebound performance against UCLA in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. The projected top-10 pick dominated the game from start to finish, looking incredibly aggressive offensively and outplaying potential #1 pick Lonzo Ball. /article/matchup-video-de-39-aaron-fox-vs-ucla-part-two-5840/ /article/matchup-video-de-39-aaron-fox-vs-ucla-part-two-5840/ Sat, 25 Mar 2017 19:47:41 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft take the floor on Saturday for the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight? What will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-guide-elite-eight-saturday-5839/ /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-guide-elite-eight-saturday-5839/ Sat, 25 Mar 2017 10:24:51 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft take the floor on Friday for the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16? What will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-guide-sweet-16-friday-5838/ /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-guide-sweet-16-friday-5838/ Fri, 24 Mar 2017 14:18:58 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Valparaiso forward Alec Peters as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/alec-peters-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5837/ /article/alec-peters-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5837/ Fri, 24 Mar 2017 11:55:05 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of N.C. State guard Dennis Smith as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/dennis-smith-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5836/ /article/dennis-smith-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5836/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:23:23 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft take the floor on Thursday for the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16? What will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-tv-schedule-sweet-16-thursday-5835/ /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-tv-schedule-sweet-16-thursday-5835/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:20:23 -0400 Michigan sophomore power forward D.J. Wilson has been a pleasant surprise and key cog in the Michigan Wolverines Sweet 16 run. We highlight the areas in which he is showing significant potential, and outline parts of his game that still need to improve. /article/d-j-wilson-39-s-nba-potential-shining-through-in-march-5833/ /article/d-j-wilson-39-s-nba-potential-shining-through-in-march-5833/ Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:44:33 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Washington guard Markelle Fultz as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/markelle-fultz-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5832/ /article/markelle-fultz-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-analysis-5832/ Tue, 21 Mar 2017 13:23:42 -0400 Examining the strengths and weaknesses of Texas A&M big man Robert Williams, who will return to school according to numerous reports. /article/robert-williams-nba-draft-video-breakdown-5831/ /article/robert-williams-nba-draft-video-breakdown-5831/ Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:31:11 -0400 Freshmen combo forwards Miles Bridges and Josh Jackson went head to head on Sunday, in what was arguably the best matchup of the weekend for NBA scouts to evaluate from a positional standpoint. Both players had strong showings. /article/josh-jackson-vs-miles-bridges-matchup-video-5830/ /article/josh-jackson-vs-miles-bridges-matchup-video-5830/ Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:43:21 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft take the floor on Sunday for the Round of 32 at the NCAA Tournament? And what will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-tv-schedule-sunday-5829/ /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-tv-schedule-sunday-5829/ Sun, 19 Mar 2017 12:06:17 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft take the floor on Saturday for the Round of 32 at the NCAA Tournament? And what will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-tv-schedule-saturday-5828/ /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-tv-schedule-saturday-5828/ Sat, 18 Mar 2017 10:18:43 -0400 Julian Applebome takes a look at Syracuse Senior Andrew White III and the 3 and D potential he has at the NBA level. /article/andrew-white-iii-3-d-potential-5826/ /article/andrew-white-iii-3-d-potential-5826/ Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:45:27 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Indiana forward OG Anunoby as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/og-anunoby-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-breakdown-5825/ /article/og-anunoby-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-video-breakdown-5825/ Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:40:26 -0400 Handy guide to the NCAA Tournament /article/ncaa-tournament-viewing-grid-5823/ /article/ncaa-tournament-viewing-grid-5823/ Tue, 14 Mar 2017 15:11:34 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft and beyond take the floor on Friday for the Round of 64 at the NCAA Tournament? And what will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-tv-schedule-friday-5822/ /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-tv-schedule-friday-5822/ Tue, 14 Mar 2017 11:20:48 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft take the floor on Thursday for the Round of 64 at the NCAA Tournament? And what will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-tv-schedule-thursday-5819/ /article/ncaa-tournament-nba-draft-prospect-tv-schedule-thursday-5819/ Sun, 12 Mar 2017 22:38:27 -0400 A breakdown of the official 2016-2017 NCAA Post-Season awards, including first, second and third All-Conference teams, as well as the All-Freshman Teams, All-Defensive Teams, and more for every NCAA Division I conference. /article/2017-NCAA-Postseason-Conference-Awards-5818/ /article/2017-NCAA-Postseason-Conference-Awards-5818/ Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:37:25 -0500 Julian Applebome takes a closer look at BYU big man Eric Mika and the big performance he had in a win over Gonzaga. /article/Eric-Mika-vs-Gonzaga-Matchup-Video-5817/ /article/Eric-Mika-vs-Gonzaga-Matchup-Video-5817/ Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:21:06 -0500 Mike Schmitz studies the evolution of Justin Jackson's jump-shooting versatility, mechanics and efficiency, using video, advanced stats and scouting analysis. /article/Justin-Jacksons-Shooting-Transformation-5816/ /article/Justin-Jacksons-Shooting-Transformation-5816/ Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:15:21 -0500 Ryan Thomson takes a closer look at Texas Center Jarrett Allen's performance against Kansas. /article/Matchup-Video-Jarrett-Allen-vs-Kansas-5815/ /article/Matchup-Video-Jarrett-Allen-vs-Kansas-5815/ Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:19:56 -0500 Julian Applebome analyzes Oregon Junior Dillon Brooks, and the impact he has had as a combo forward for one of the top teams in the NCAA. /article/Oregons-Mismatch-Problem--Dillon-Brooks-5814/ /article/Oregons-Mismatch-Problem--Dillon-Brooks-5814/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:39:12 -0500 We take a look at seven of the best forward and big men prospects to emerge at the 2017 Basketball Without Borders Global Camp held in New Orleans during All-Star Weekend. /article/Basketball-Without-Borders-Global-Camp-Evaluations-ForwardsBig-Men-5813/ /article/Basketball-Without-Borders-Global-Camp-Evaluations-ForwardsBig-Men-5813/ Mon, 27 Feb 2017 16:13:22 -0500 We take a look at seven of the best guard and wing prospects to emerge at the 2017 Basketball Without Borders Global Camp held in New Orleans during All-Star Weekend. /article/Basketball-Without-Borders-Global-Camp-Evaluations-GuardWings-5812/ /article/Basketball-Without-Borders-Global-Camp-Evaluations-GuardWings-5812/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 16:49:28 -0500 Julian Applebome analyzes Kansas Senior Point Guard Frank Mason III, and the impact he has on one of the top teams in college basketball. /article/Frank-Mason-Kansas-Senior-Bulldog-5810/ /article/Frank-Mason-Kansas-Senior-Bulldog-5810/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:09:13 -0500 Julian Applebome analyzes Central Michigan guard Marcus Keene, who has been perhaps the most dynamic scorer in the country this season. /article/Mid-Major-Prospect-Watch-Marcus-Keene-5807/ /article/Mid-Major-Prospect-Watch-Marcus-Keene-5807/ Sat, 18 Feb 2017 15:05:09 -0500 Breaking down the impressive one-on-one scoring ability that Jayson Tatum has shown for the Duke Blue Devils so far this season. /article/Jayson-Tatum---Iso-Machine-5806/ /article/Jayson-Tatum---Iso-Machine-5806/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:34:59 -0500 Breaking down the impressive productivity and versatility of SMU's Semi Ojeleye this season, as well as areas where he has room to improve. /article/Semi-Ojeleye-SMUs-Versatile-Forward-5805/ /article/Semi-Ojeleye-SMUs-Versatile-Forward-5805/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:22:42 -0500 Julian Applebome analyzes the many different ways Oregon Junior big man Jordan Bell has been able to impact the game on both ends of the floor for the Ducks with his athleticism, finishing ability, rebounding, defensive versatility, and developing offensive game. /article/Jordan-Bell---Oregon-Ducks-Enforcer-5804/ /article/Jordan-Bell---Oregon-Ducks-Enforcer-5804/ Wed, 15 Feb 2017 14:50:22 -0500 Breaking down the impact that freshman guard Bruce Brown has had on the Miami Hurricanes so far this season, as well as areas where he has room to improve. /article/Bruce-Brown---Miamis-Two-Way-Playmaker-5803/ /article/Bruce-Brown---Miamis-Two-Way-Playmaker-5803/ Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:29:18 -0500 Breaking down the prospects of Missouri State's Alize Johnson, analyzing exactly what makes him interesting from a professional standpoint, and why he may end up on the NBA radar. /article/Mid-Major-Prospect-Watch-Alize-Johnson-5801/ /article/Mid-Major-Prospect-Watch-Alize-Johnson-5801/ Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:28:25 -0500 Julian Applebome analyzes Wisconsin sophomore Ethan Happ, who is playing a significant role for one of the top teams in the country and producing in elite fashion. /article/Ethan-Happ-Sophomore-Year-Jump-5798/ /article/Ethan-Happ-Sophomore-Year-Jump-5798/ Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:05:30 -0500 Julian Applebome analyzes the head to head matchup between Washington's Markelle Fultz and USC's De'Anthony Melton, from an NBA Draft perspective. /article/Matchup-Video-Markelle-Fultz-vs-DeAnthony-Melton-5796/ /article/Matchup-Video-Markelle-Fultz-vs-DeAnthony-Melton-5796/ Fri, 03 Feb 2017 14:23:05 -0500 Mike Schmitz analyzes the head to head matchup between Washington's Markelle Fultz and Arizona's Kadeem Allen, from an NBA Draft perspective. /article/Markelle-Fultz-vs-Kadeem-Allen-Matchup-Video-5794/ /article/Markelle-Fultz-vs-Kadeem-Allen-Matchup-Video-5794/ Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:19:05 -0500 T.J. Williams, a senior out of Pflugerville High School in Texas has really burst on to the scene in his fourth and final year at Northeastern University. /article/Mid-Major-Prospect-Watch-TJ-Williams-5793/ /article/Mid-Major-Prospect-Watch-TJ-Williams-5793/ Mon, 30 Jan 2017 13:01:24 -0500 Ryan Thomson breaks down Shake Milton's strong two-game stretch vs UConn and Houston. /article/Shake-Milton-vs-UConn-and-Houston-5790/ /article/Shake-Milton-vs-UConn-and-Houston-5790/ Thu, 26 Jan 2017 11:28:22 -0500 Julian Applebome takes a closer look at John Collins's 17 point, 6 rebound, and 3 block performance vs defending NCAA champions Villanova on November 18th in the semi-finals of the Gildan Charleston Classic. /article/John-Collins-vs-Villanova-Matchup-Video-5789/ /article/John-Collins-vs-Villanova-Matchup-Video-5789/ Thu, 26 Jan 2017 10:41:31 -0500 Mike Schmitz analyzes the versatile shooting stroke and extraordinarily high skill-level of Finnish 7-footer Lauri Markkanen, looking at the many different ways Arizona is utilizing his talent en route to a 7-0 start in the Pac-12 (18-2 overall). /article/Lauri-Markkanen---7-foot-Finnish-Sniper-5788/ /article/Lauri-Markkanen---7-foot-Finnish-Sniper-5788/ Wed, 25 Jan 2017 12:16:34 -0500 Mike Schmitz breaks down the unexpectedly versatile two-way role USC freshman De'Anthony Melton has been able to carve out in the Pac-12, allowing him to emerge from unheralded high school recruit to future NBA Draft prospect. /article/DeAnthony-Melton---USCs-Swiss-Army-Knife-5787/ /article/DeAnthony-Melton---USCs-Swiss-Army-Knife-5787/ Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:55:06 -0500 Julian Applebome breaks down the significant improvement Caleb Swanigan has shown in various facets, as well as the tremendous production he is posting for Purdue in the Big Ten. /article/Caleb-Swanigan-Sophomore-Year-Jump-5786/ /article/Caleb-Swanigan-Sophomore-Year-Jump-5786/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 12:30:02 -0500 Ryan Thomson takes a closer look at matchup between Arizona's Kadeem Allen and Colorado's Derrick White. /article/Matchup-Video-Kadeem-Allen-vs-Derrick-White-5783/ /article/Matchup-Video-Kadeem-Allen-vs-Derrick-White-5783/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:14:46 -0500 Ryan Thomson takes a closer look at Kansas State forward Wesley Iwundu's performance against Kansas. /article/Matchup-Video-Wesley-Iwundu-vs-Kansas-5782/ /article/Matchup-Video-Wesley-Iwundu-vs-Kansas-5782/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:14:43 -0500 Julian Applebome takes a look at Pittsburgh Panthers senior wing Jamel Artis, and how is strong play of late might vault him into the NBA Draft Conversation. /article/Jamel-Artis-Vaulting-Into-NBA-Conversation-With-Strong-ACC-Play-5779/ /article/Jamel-Artis-Vaulting-Into-NBA-Conversation-With-Strong-ACC-Play-5779/ Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:35:24 -0500 Ryan Thomson takes a closer look at Louisville shooting guard Donovan Mitchell's performance against Indiana. /article/Matchup-Video-Donovan-Mitchell-vs-Indiana-5778/ /article/Matchup-Video-Donovan-Mitchell-vs-Indiana-5778/ Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:34:36 -0500 Julian Applebome takes a closer look at Joel Berry's 19 point, 5 rebound, 5 assist, 2 steal performance in just 23 minutes, against highly regarded point guard prospect Dennis Smith. Berry shot an efficient 6-10 from the field and 4-4 from the free throw line. /article/Joel-Berry-vs-NC-State---Matchup-Video-5777/ /article/Joel-Berry-vs-NC-State---Matchup-Video-5777/ Thu, 12 Jan 2017 13:48:39 -0500 Breaking down the prospects of Ohio's Antonio Campbell, analyzing exactly what makes him interesting from a professional standpoint, and why he may end up on the NBA radar. /article/Mid-Major-Prospect-Watch-Antonio-Campbell-5773/ /article/Mid-Major-Prospect-Watch-Antonio-Campbell-5773/ Mon, 09 Jan 2017 11:47:07 -0500 Julian Applebome takes a closer look at Justin Patton's 18-point, 8-rebound, 2-block performance against then-undefeated and #1 ranked Villanova. /article/Matchup-Video-Justin-Patton-vs-Villanova-5771/ /article/Matchup-Video-Justin-Patton-vs-Villanova-5771/ Thu, 05 Jan 2017 09:39:39 -0500 German forward Oscar Da Silva discusses his strengths and weaknesses at the U18 European Championship, with accompanying video from the tournament. /article/Getting-to-Know-Oscar-Da-Silva-5769/ /article/Getting-to-Know-Oscar-Da-Silva-5769/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 13:44:27 -0500 Breaking down the prospects of Northern Iowa's Jeremy Morgan, analyzing exactly what makes him interesting from a professional standpoint, and why he may end up on the NBA radar. /article/Mid-Major-Prospect-Watch-Jeremy-Morgan-5768/ /article/Mid-Major-Prospect-Watch-Jeremy-Morgan-5768/ Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:49:31 -0500 Mike Schmitz analyzes the head to head matchup between Cal's Ivan Rabb and Arizona's Lauri Markkanen, from an NBA Draft perspective. /article/Matchup-Video-Ivan-Rabb-vs-Lauri-Markkanen-5767/ /article/Matchup-Video-Ivan-Rabb-vs-Lauri-Markkanen-5767/ Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:28:32 -0500 Corey Porter takes a closer look at Butler forward Kelan Martin's performance against Indiana. /article/Matchup-Video-Kelan-Martin-vs-Indiana-5763/ /article/Matchup-Video-Kelan-Martin-vs-Indiana-5763/ Mon, 02 Jan 2017 10:13:05 -0500 Breaking down the prospects of Southeast Missouri State's Antonius Cleveland, analyzing exactly what makes him interesting from a professional standpoint, and why he may end up on the NBA radar. /article/Mid-Major-Prospect-Watch-Antonius-Cleveland-5761/ /article/Mid-Major-Prospect-Watch-Antonius-Cleveland-5761/ Fri, 30 Dec 2016 13:14:18 -0500 Ryan Thomson takes a closer look at North Carolina small forward Justin Jackson's performance against Kentucky. /article/Matchup-Video-Justin-Jackson-vs-Kentucky-5756/ /article/Matchup-Video-Justin-Jackson-vs-Kentucky-5756/ Mon, 26 Dec 2016 10:15:46 -0500 Ryan Thomson takes a closer look at Syracuse power forward Tyler Lydon's performance against Georgetown. /article/Matchup-Video-Tyler-Lydon-vs-Georgetown-5752/ /article/Matchup-Video-Tyler-Lydon-vs-Georgetown-5752/ Fri, 23 Dec 2016 08:45:26 -0500 Julian Applebome analyzes the significant improvement Luke Kennard has shown in many different areas between his freshman and sophomore season, with a special focus on how his game might translate to the NBA level. /article/Luke-Kennard-Sophomore-Year-Jump-5747/ /article/Luke-Kennard-Sophomore-Year-Jump-5747/ Wed, 21 Dec 2016 09:01:08 -0500 Mike Schmitz analyzes Robert Williams' performance against Arizona, from an NBA perspective. What did we learn on both ends of the floor? /article/Matchup-Video-Robert-Williams-vs-Arizona-5746/ /article/Matchup-Video-Robert-Williams-vs-Arizona-5746/ Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:18:27 -0500 Ryan Thomson takes a closer look at UCLA power forward T.J. Leaf's outstanding performance against previously undefeated Kentucky. /article/Matchup-Video-TJ-Leaf-vs-Kentucky-5745/ /article/Matchup-Video-TJ-Leaf-vs-Kentucky-5745/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:46:41 -0500 Corey Porter takes a closer look at Villanova wing Josh Hart's 37-point performance vs Notre Dame. /article/Matchup-Video-Josh-Hart-vs-Notre-Dame-5744/ /article/Matchup-Video-Josh-Hart-vs-Notre-Dame-5744/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:45:49 -0500 Mike Schmitz analyzes Malik Monk's memorable 47-point performance in Kentucky's CBS Sports Classic victory over North Carolina. /article/Malik-Monk---47-Point-Explosion-vs-UNC-5743/ /article/Malik-Monk---47-Point-Explosion-vs-UNC-5743/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 10:46:48 -0500 Mike Schmitz analyzes Markelle Fultz's ability to create space with his size, ball-handling skills and advanced footwork. /article/Markelle-Fultz---Pull-Up-Game-5742/ /article/Markelle-Fultz---Pull-Up-Game-5742/ Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:26:31 -0500 Mike Schmitz analyzes the many different ways freshman big man Ike Anigbogu has been able to impact the game on both ends of the floor for UCLA. /article/Ike-Anigbogu---UCLAs-Enforcer-5741/ /article/Ike-Anigbogu---UCLAs-Enforcer-5741/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:47:12 -0500 Kansas freshman wing Josh Jackson has impressed with his playmaking ability through 10 games. Mike Schmitz analyzes the many different ways Jackson has been able to find teammates with his extraordinary court vision, with an emphasis on what we can learn about him from an NBA perspective. /article/Josh-Jackson---Point-Forward-5740/ /article/Josh-Jackson---Point-Forward-5740/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:14:04 -0500 Ryan Thomson analyzes the head to head matchup between Michigan State's Miles Bridges and Arizona's Lauri Markkanen, from an NBA Draft perspective. /article/Matchup-Video-Miles-Bridges-vs-Lauri-Markkanen-5738/ /article/Matchup-Video-Miles-Bridges-vs-Lauri-Markkanen-5738/ Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:25:34 -0500 Corey Porter takes a closer look at Central Florida center Tacko Fall's performance vs Villanova. /article/Matchup-Video-Tacko-Fall-vs-Villanova-5737/ /article/Matchup-Video-Tacko-Fall-vs-Villanova-5737/ Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:24:00 -0500 Julian Applebome analyzes the head to head point guard matchup between Maryland's Melo Trimble and Oklahoma State's Jawun Evans, from an NBA Draft perspective. /article/Matchup-Video-Melo-Trimble-vs-Jawun-Evans-5736/ /article/Matchup-Video-Melo-Trimble-vs-Jawun-Evans-5736/ Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:06:09 -0500 Mike Schmitz takes a closer look at UCLA freshman point guard Lonzo Ball's 14-point, 7-assist, 6-rebound performance against Kentucky. The projected lottery pick matched up with a variety of different types of players, leading to some very strong moments, as well as showing plenty of areas he still has to improve on, on both ends of the floor. /article/Matchup-Video-Lonzo-Ball-vs-Kentucky-5730/ /article/Matchup-Video-Lonzo-Ball-vs-Kentucky-5730/ Sun, 04 Dec 2016 13:04:36 -0500 Mike Schmitz takes a closer look at Kentucky freshman point guard De'Aaron Fox's 20-point, 9-assist performance against UCLA. The projected lottery pick matched up with a variety of different types of players, leading to some very strong moments, as well as showing plenty of areas he still has to improve on, on both ends of the floor. /article/Matchup-Video-DeAaron-Fox-vs-UCLA-5729/ /article/Matchup-Video-DeAaron-Fox-vs-UCLA-5729/ Sun, 04 Dec 2016 12:48:00 -0500 Corey Porter takes a closer look at the changes in the shooting mechanics of Kansas State wing Wesley Iwundu from last season to this, as well as the early results /article/Wesley-Iwundu-Shooting-Mechanics-Analysis-2015-2016-to-2016-2017-5728/ /article/Wesley-Iwundu-Shooting-Mechanics-Analysis-2015-2016-to-2016-2017-5728/ Sat, 03 Dec 2016 11:46:01 -0500 Mike Schmitz takes a closer look at UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball's season so far, specifically in terms of the impact he's had on the Bruins' teammates thus far. /article/Lonzo-Ball-Transforming-UCLA-5727/ /article/Lonzo-Ball-Transforming-UCLA-5727/ Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:53:13 -0500 Julian Applebome analyzes the play of Cincinnati's Jacob Evans from his four games at the Hall of Fame Tip Off Tournament to start off the 2016-2017 regular season. /article/Jacob-Evans-Video-Analysis-from-the-Hall-of-Fame-Tip-Off-Tournament-5726/ /article/Jacob-Evans-Video-Analysis-from-the-Hall-of-Fame-Tip-Off-Tournament-5726/ Fri, 25 Nov 2016 13:23:48 -0500 Mike Schmitz takes a closer look at Valparaiso forward Alec Peters's 24-points performance against Oregon. /article/Matchup-Video-Alec-Peters-vs-Oregon-5725/ /article/Matchup-Video-Alec-Peters-vs-Oregon-5725/ Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:38:50 -0500 Mike Schmitz takes a closer look at Kentucky guard Malik Monk's breakout performance against Michigan State in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden, where he made a barrage of 3-pointers. /article/Malik-Monk-Shot-Making-vs-Michigan-State-Champions-Classic--5724/ /article/Malik-Monk-Shot-Making-vs-Michigan-State-Champions-Classic--5724/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:14:55 -0500 We conclude our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects outside the power six conferences with scouting reports on prospects 8-12: Dedric Lawson, Jordon Varnado, Chris Cokley, Tyler Hall and E.C. Matthews. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-In-the-Rest-of-the-NCAA-Part-Five-Prospects-8-12-5723/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-In-the-Rest-of-the-NCAA-Part-Five-Prospects-8-12-5723/ Wed, 09 Nov 2016 16:08:24 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects outside the power six conferences with scouting reports on prospects 4-7: Zach Collins, William Lee, Malik Pope and Tacko Fall. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-In-the-Rest-of-the-NCAA-Part-Four-Prospects-4-7-5722/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-In-the-Rest-of-the-NCAA-Part-Four-Prospects-4-7-5722/ Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:30:32 -0500 Ryan Thomson continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the rest of the NCAA, with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect outside the power six conferences, Valparaiso's Alec Peters. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-In-the-Rest-Part-Three-Alec-Peters-Scouting-Video-5720/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-In-the-Rest-Part-Three-Alec-Peters-Scouting-Video-5720/ Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:37:28 -0500 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the rest of the NCAA, with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect outside the power six conferences, Nevada's Cameron Oliver. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-In-the-Rest-Part-Two-Cameron-Oliver-Scouting-Video-5719/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-In-the-Rest-Part-Two-Cameron-Oliver-Scouting-Video-5719/ Sun, 06 Nov 2016 10:15:22 -0500 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the rest of the NCAA, with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect outside the power six conferences, SMU's Shake Milton. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-In-the-Rest-Part-One-Shake-Milton-Scouting-Video-5718/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-In-the-Rest-Part-One-Shake-Milton-Scouting-Video-5718/ Sat, 05 Nov 2016 10:44:36 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the ACC with scouting reports on prospects 31-35: Austin Nichols, Bryant Crawford, Jay Huff and Trent Forrest. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-17-Prospects-31-35-5717/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-17-Prospects-31-35-5717/ Fri, 04 Nov 2016 18:57:07 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the ACC with scouting reports on prospects 28-31: Sidy Djitte, Abdul-Malik Abu, Jerome Robinson and Seventh Woods. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-16-Prospects-28-31-5716/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-16-Prospects-28-31-5716/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:51:23 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the ACC with scouting reports on prospects 24-27: Isaiah Hicks, Luke Kennard, Theo Pinson, John Collins. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-15-Prospects-24-27-5715/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-15-Prospects-24-27-5715/ Wed, 02 Nov 2016 18:37:04 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the ACC with scouting reports on prospects 16-19: Deng Adel, Andrew White, Raymond Spalding and V.J. King. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-13-Prospects-16-19-5713/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-13-Prospects-16-19-5713/ Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:55:39 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the ACC with scouting reports on prospects 12-15: Frank Jackson, Tony Bradley, Donovan Mitchell and Justin Jackson. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Twelve-Prospects-12-15-5712/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Twelve-Prospects-12-15-5712/ Sun, 30 Oct 2016 15:14:11 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #9 prospect in the conference, Notre Dame's V.J. Beachem. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-11-VJ-Beachem-Scouting-Video-5711/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-11-VJ-Beachem-Scouting-Video-5711/ Sat, 29 Oct 2016 09:39:04 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #9 prospect in the conference, Florida State's Dwayne Bacon. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-10-Dwayne-Bacon-Scouting-Video-5710/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-10-Dwayne-Bacon-Scouting-Video-5710/ Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:41:39 -0400 Julian Applebome continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #9 prospect in the conference, Duke's Grayson Allen. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-9-Grayson-Allen-Scouting-Video-5709/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-9-Grayson-Allen-Scouting-Video-5709/ Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:17:53 -0400 Ryan Thomson continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #8 prospect in the conference, Clemson's Jaron Blossomgame. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-8-Jaron-Blossomgame-Scouting-Video-5708/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-8-Jaron-Blossomgame-Scouting-Video-5708/ Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:00:11 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #7 prospect in the conference, N.C. State's Omer Yurtseven. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-7-Omer-Yurtseven-Scouting-Video-5707/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-7-Omer-Yurtseven-Scouting-Video-5707/ Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:36:18 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #6 prospect in the conference, Syracuse's Tyler Lydon. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Six-Tyler-Lydon-Scouting-Video-5705/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Six-Tyler-Lydon-Scouting-Video-5705/ Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:36:55 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #5 prospect in the conference, Duke's Marques Bolden. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Five-Marques-Bolden-Scouting-Video-5704/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Five-Marques-Bolden-Scouting-Video-5704/ Sun, 23 Oct 2016 10:46:09 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Florida State's Jonathan Isaac. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-Jonathan-Isaac-Scouting-Video-5698/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-Jonathan-Isaac-Scouting-Video-5698/ Fri, 21 Oct 2016 11:12:09 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Duke's Harry Giles. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Three-Harry-Giles-Scouting-Video-5696/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Three-Harry-Giles-Scouting-Video-5696/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 11:01:22 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Duke's Jayson Tatum. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Two-Jayson-Tatum-Scouting-Video-5695/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Two-Jayson-Tatum-Scouting-Video-5695/ Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:37:11 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, N.C. State's Dennis Smith. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-One-Dennis-Smith-Scouting-Video-5694/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-One-Dennis-Smith-Scouting-Video-5694/ Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:03:43 -0400 We conclude our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the Big Ten with scouting reports on prospects 12-15: Vitto Brown, Isaac Haas, James Blackmon and Ethan Happ. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Six-Prospects-12-15-5693/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Six-Prospects-12-15-5693/ Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:36:29 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the Big Ten with scouting reports on prospects 8-11: Vince Edwards, Justin Jackson, Caleb Swanigan, Josh Langford. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Five-Prospects-8-11-5692/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Five-Prospects-8-11-5692/ Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:30:21 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the Big Ten with scouting reports on prospects 4-7: Nigel Hayes, Malcolm Hill, Keita Bates-Diop and Melo Trimble. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Four-Prospects-4-7-5691/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Four-Prospects-4-7-5691/ Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:29:26 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Michigan State's Miles Bridges. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-3-Miles-Bridges-Scouting-Video-5690/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-3-Miles-Bridges-Scouting-Video-5690/ Wed, 12 Oct 2016 16:31:45 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Indiana's Thomas Bryant. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-2-Thomas-Bryant-Scouting-Video-5689/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-2-Thomas-Bryant-Scouting-Video-5689/ Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:19:14 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Indiana's OG Anunoby. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-One-OG-Anunoby-Scouting-Video-5688/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-One-OG-Anunoby-Scouting-Video-5688/ Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:42:26 -0400 Measurements and analysis from the Kentucky Combine, which featured some of the top prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft. /article/2016-Kentucky-Combine-Measurements-and-Analysis-5687/ /article/2016-Kentucky-Combine-Measurements-and-Analysis-5687/ Sun, 09 Oct 2016 20:24:32 -0400 We conclude our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the SEC with scouting reports on prospects 16-20: Isaiah Briscoe, Matthew Fisher-Davis, P.J. Dozier, Tyler Davis and Tai Wynyard. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Seven-Prospects-16-20-5686/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Seven-Prospects-16-20-5686/ Fri, 07 Oct 2016 13:04:05 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the SEC with scouting reports on prospects 12-15: Donta Hall, John Egbunu, Brandon Sampson and Tonny Trocha-Morelos. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Six-Prospects-12-15-5685/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Six-Prospects-12-15-5685/ Wed, 05 Oct 2016 18:24:47 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the SEC with scouting reports on prospects 8-11: Antonio Blakeney, Isaac Humphries, Moses Kingsley and Wenyen Gabriel. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Five-Prospects-8-11-5684/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Five-Prospects-8-11-5684/ Wed, 05 Oct 2016 17:01:22 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the SEC with scouting reports on prospects 4-7: Luke Kornet, Sacha Killeya-Jones, D.J. Hogg and Devin Robinson. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Four-Prospects-4-7-5683/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Four-Prospects-4-7-5683/ Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:44:56 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Kentucky's Malik Monk. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Three-Malik-Monk-Scouting-Video-5682/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Three-Malik-Monk-Scouting-Video-5682/ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 11:20:53 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Kentucky's Bam Adebayo. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Two-Bam-Adebayo-Scouting-Video-5681/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Two-Bam-Adebayo-Scouting-Video-5681/ Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:42:16 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Kentucky's De'Aaron Fox. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-One-DeAaron-Fox-Scouting-Video-5680/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-One-DeAaron-Fox-Scouting-Video-5680/ Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:08:54 -0400 We conclude our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the Big 12 with scouting reports on prospects 14-17: Wesley Iwundu, Frank Mason, Deonte Burton and Ishmail Wainright. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Eight-Prospects-14-17-5679/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Eight-Prospects-14-17-5679/ Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:23:04 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the Big 12 with scouting reports on prospects 10-13: Jawun Evans, Kerwin Roach, Landen Lucas and Zach Smith. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Seven-Prospects-10-13--5678/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Seven-Prospects-10-13--5678/ Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:12:42 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the Big 12 with scouting reports on prospects 6-9: Carlton Bragg, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Andrew Jones and James Banks. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Six-Prospects-6-9-5677/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Six-Prospects-6-9-5677/ Mon, 26 Sep 2016 11:11:46 -0400 Mike Schmitz concludes our continues of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #5 prospect in the conference, Baylor's Johnathan Motley. /article/Top-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-5-Johnathan-Motley-Scouting-Video-5676/ /article/Top-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-5-Johnathan-Motley-Scouting-Video-5676/ Sat, 24 Sep 2016 09:20:34 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Iowa State's Monte Morris. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-4-Monte-Morris-Scouting-Video-5675/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-4-Monte-Morris-Scouting-Video-5675/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:38:55 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Kansas' Devonte Graham. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-3-Devonte-Graham-Scouting-Video-5673/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-3-Devonte-Graham-Scouting-Video-5673/ Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:54:05 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Texas' Jarrett Allen. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-2-Jarrett-Allen-Scouting-Video-5672/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-2-Jarrett-Allen-Scouting-Video-5672/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 08:22:48 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Kansas' Josh Jackson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-One-Josh-Jackson-Scouting-Video-5671/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-One-Josh-Jackson-Scouting-Video-5671/ Tue, 20 Sep 2016 08:38:21 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with scouting reports on prospects 16-21: Allonzo Trier, Kobi Simmons, Matisse Thybulle, Kadeem Allen, Lorenzo Bonam and Elijah Stewart. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Eight-Prospects-16-21-5670/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Eight-Prospects-16-21-5670/ Sun, 18 Sep 2016 16:06:57 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with scouting reports on prospects 11-15: Chance Comanche, Ray Smith, Dillon Brooks, Bennie Boatwright and Jordan Bell. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Seven-Prospects-11-15-5669/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Seven-Prospects-11-15-5669/ Sun, 18 Sep 2016 08:44:50 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with scouting reports on prospects 6-10: Drew Eubanks, Ike Anigbogu, Chimezie Metu, Rawle Alkins and Chris Boucher. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Six-Prospects-6-10-5668/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Six-Prospects-6-10-5668/ Fri, 16 Sep 2016 17:53:49 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #5 prospect in the conference, Utah's Kyle Kuzma. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-5-Kyle-Kuzma-Scouting-Video-5667/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-5-Kyle-Kuzma-Scouting-Video-5667/ Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:18:38 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, UCLA's Lonzo Ball. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-4-Lonzo-Ball-Scouting-Video-5666/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-4-Lonzo-Ball-Scouting-Video-5666/ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:48:45 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Cal's Ivan Rabb. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-3-Ivan-Rabb-Scouting-Video-5665/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-3-Ivan-Rabb-Scouting-Video-5665/ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:16:10 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Arizona's Lauri Markkanen. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-2-Lauri-Markkanen-Scouting-Video-5664/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-2-Lauri-Markkanen-Scouting-Video-5664/ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 13:30:23 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Washington's Markelle Fultz. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-1-Markelle-Fultz-Scouting-Video-5663/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-1-Markelle-Fultz-Scouting-Video-5663/ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 13:16:40 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Big East with part five, players ranked 9-13 Marcus Derrickson, Luke Fischer, Cole Huff, Yankuba Sima, Kris Jenkins. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Five-Prospects-9-13-5660/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Five-Prospects-9-13-5660/ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 12:01:12 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Big East with part four, players ranked 4-8: Mikal Bridges, L.J. Peak, Isaac Copeland, Kelan Martin and Jalen Brunson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Four-Prospects-4-8-5659/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Four-Prospects-4-8-5659/ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:12:39 -0400 Jon Giesbrecht continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big East with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Villanova's Josh Hart. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-3-Josh-Hart-Scouting-Video-5658/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-3-Josh-Hart-Scouting-Video-5658/ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:37:09 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big East with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Georgetown's Jessie Govan. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-2-Jessie-Govan-Scouting-Video-5654/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-2-Jessie-Govan-Scouting-Video-5654/ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:40:57 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big East with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Xavier's Edmond Sumner. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-1-Edmond-Sumner-Scouting-Video-5653/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-1-Edmond-Sumner-Scouting-Video-5653/ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 12:07:40 -0400 We break down the top ten performers from the 2016 adidas Nations College Games. The rankings are based on the statistic Estimated Wins Added. /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-adidas-Nations-College-Games-5642/ /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-adidas-Nations-College-Games-5642/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 17:00:19 -0400 We break down the top ten performers from the 2016 adidas Nations. The rankings are based on the statistic Estimated Wins Added. /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-adidas-Nations-5640/ /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-adidas-Nations-5640/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:56:44 -0400 Interviews with Donovan Mitchell, Abdul-Malik Abu, Justin Tuoyo, and OG Anunoby from the 2016 adidas Nations. /article/2016-adidas-Nations-Interviews-Mitchell-Abu-Tuoyo-Anunoby-5657/ /article/2016-adidas-Nations-Interviews-Mitchell-Abu-Tuoyo-Anunoby-5657/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 21:06:43 -0400 Interviews with Edmond Sumner, Johnathan Motley, and Alec Peters from the 2016 Nike Academy. /article/2016-Nike-Academy-Interviews-Edmond-Sumner-John-Motley-Alec-Peters-5656/ /article/2016-Nike-Academy-Interviews-Edmond-Sumner-John-Motley-Alec-Peters-5656/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 21:06:42 -0400 Interviews with D.J. Hogg, Carlton Bragg, and Chimezie Metu from the 2016 adidas Nations. /article/2016-adidas-Nations-Interviews-DJ-Hogg-Carlton-Bragg-Chimezie-Metu-5655/ /article/2016-adidas-Nations-Interviews-DJ-Hogg-Carlton-Bragg-Chimezie-Metu-5655/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 21:06:41 -0400 We breakdown the top ten performers from the 2016 FIBA U20 European Championship. The rankings are based on the statistic Estimated Wins Added. /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-FIBA-U20-European-Championship-5639/ /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-FIBA-U20-European-Championship-5639/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 20:21:33 -0400 We breakdown the top ten performers from the 2016 FIBA U18 Americas Championship. The rankings are based on the statistic Estimated Wins Added. /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-FIBA-U18-Americas-Championship-5638/ /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-FIBA-U18-Americas-Championship-5638/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:50:40 -0400 The rosters and measurements from the Nike Academy being held in Los Angeles, California were released today. /article/Nike-Academy-Rosters-and-Measurements-Released-5637/ /article/Nike-Academy-Rosters-and-Measurements-Released-5637/ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 23:18:47 -0400 The measurements taken by USA Basketball at the U17 and U18 trials were released today. /article/USA-Basketball-U17-and-U18-Measurements-Released-5623/ /article/USA-Basketball-U17-and-U18-Measurements-Released-5623/ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:31:49 -0400 Twenty-three of the top high school players and a group of 10 college counselors (made up of current collegiate players and incoming freshmen) competed and learned the game from well-respected coaches and two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry at his annual Select Camp in Walnut Creek, CA. /article/Stephen-Curry-Select-Camp-Scouting-Reports-5626/ /article/Stephen-Curry-Select-Camp-Scouting-Reports-5626/ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 10:36:45 -0400 A list of 43 players who went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft. /article/2016-NBA-Draft-Undrafted-List-5618/ /article/2016-NBA-Draft-Undrafted-List-5618/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:27:23 -0400 It doesn't take more than a few minutes of watching a NBA playoff game to realize how important outside shooting has become to the way the game of basketball is evolving these days. /article/Ranking-the-2016-NBA-Drafts-Top-Shooters-5609/ /article/Ranking-the-2016-NBA-Drafts-Top-Shooters-5609/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:38:32 -0400 The 2nd round pick is either the most sought after commodity in the NBA, or the most thrown away, depending on who you ask. /article/The-Anatomy-of-a-Successful-Second-Round-Pick-5604/ /article/The-Anatomy-of-a-Successful-Second-Round-Pick-5604/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:47:53 -0400 Nick Restifo and Jesse Fischer provide an insightful look into what their statistic models think of their year's draft prospects and how it compares to our mock draft. /article/2016-APBR-NBA-Draft-Statistical-Modeling-Showcase-5600/ /article/2016-APBR-NBA-Draft-Statistical-Modeling-Showcase-5600/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:25:48 -0400 An interview with UC Irvine center Mamadou NDiaye with footage from his Pro Day workout in Los Angeles. /article/Mamadou-NDiaye-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5602/ /article/Mamadou-NDiaye-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5602/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:56:52 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Thomas Walkup as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Thomas-Walkup-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Pro-Day-Video-5601/ /article/Thomas-Walkup-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Pro-Day-Video-5601/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:30:13 -0400 Florida State wing Malik Beasley works out in front of a myriad of NBA executives at the ASM Sports Pro Day in Las Vegas. /article/Malik-Beasley-Interview-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5585/ /article/Malik-Beasley-Interview-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5585/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 08:51:16 -0400 North Carolina power forward Brice Johnson works out in front of a myriad of NBA executives at the ASM Sports Pro Day in Las Vegas. /article/Brice-Johnson-Interview-and-Highlights-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5583/ /article/Brice-Johnson-Interview-and-Highlights-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5583/ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:38:48 -0400 Duke big man Marshall Plumlee works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in Chicago. /article/Marshall-Plumlee-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5586/ /article/Marshall-Plumlee-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5586/ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:55:58 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Isaiah Whitehead as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Isaiah-Whitehead-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5579/ /article/Isaiah-Whitehead-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5579/ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 12:31:15 -0400 Seton Hall guard Isaiah Whitehead works out in front of a myriad of NBA executives at the ASM Sports Pro Day in Las Vegas. /article/Isaiah-Whitehead-Interview-and-Highlights-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5578/ /article/Isaiah-Whitehead-Interview-and-Highlights-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5578/ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 11:15:57 -0400 A look at four of the most intriguing shooting guard prospects in attendance at the USA Basketball U18 Training Camp, including scouting reports and video interviews. /article/USA-Basketball-U18-Training-Camp-Scouting-Reports-Shooting-Guards-5576/ /article/USA-Basketball-U18-Training-Camp-Scouting-Reports-Shooting-Guards-5576/ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 14:09:50 -0400 Tennessee guard Kevin Punter works out in preparation for the NBA Draft Los Angeles. The workout is entirely uncut, and includes all his misses. /article/Kevin-Punter-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-5575/ /article/Kevin-Punter-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-5575/ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 10:05:55 -0400 A look at four of the most intriguing point guard prospects in attendance at the USA Basketball U18 Training Camp, including scouting reports and video interviews. /article/USA-Basketball-U18-Training-Camp-Scouting-Reports-Point-Guards-5573/ /article/USA-Basketball-U18-Training-Camp-Scouting-Reports-Point-Guards-5573/ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:14:54 -0400 Syracuse wing Malachi Richardson works out in front of a myriad of NBA executives at the ASM Sports Pro Day in Las Vegas. /article/Malachi-Richardson-Interview-and-Highlights-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5572/ /article/Malachi-Richardson-Interview-and-Highlights-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5572/ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 08:30:11 -0400 Thirty-three international players who had declared as early entry candidates for the 2016 NBA Draft have withdrawn. 60 NCAA and 13 international prospects remain early entry candidates. /article/Official-2016-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-Withdrawal-List-Released-by-NBA-5563/ /article/Official-2016-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-Withdrawal-List-Released-by-NBA-5563/ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:58:56 -0400 Thanks to our friends at Krossover, here's a quick look at how Ben Simmons looked prior to entering college. /article/Ben-Simmons-Grassroots-Rewind-5556/ /article/Ben-Simmons-Grassroots-Rewind-5556/ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 17:13:57 -0400 Patrick McCaw works out in front of 100+ NBA executives at the BDA Sports Pro Day in Los Angeles. /article/Patrick-McCaw-NBA-Pro-Day-Workout-and-Interview-5554/ /article/Patrick-McCaw-NBA-Pro-Day-Workout-and-Interview-5554/ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 04:17:13 -0400 Kevin O'Connor and Eric Weiss explore DeAndre Bembry's personality profile type using their proprietary Sports Aptitude data to help us understand how he might fit onto an NBA roster. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-DeAndre-Bembry-5548/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-DeAndre-Bembry-5548/ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:51:30 -0400 DeAndre Bembry works out in front of 50+ NBA executives at the Pensack Sports Pro Day in Los Angeles /article/DeAndre-Bembry-NBA-Pro-Day-Workout-and-Interview-5549/ /article/DeAndre-Bembry-NBA-Pro-Day-Workout-and-Interview-5549/ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:50:43 -0400 Cheick Diallo works out in front of 100+ NBA executives at the BDA Sports Pro Day in Los Angeles /article/Cheick-Diallo-NBA-Pro-Day-Workout-and-Interview-5550/ /article/Cheick-Diallo-NBA-Pro-Day-Workout-and-Interview-5550/ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:18:21 -0400 Video analysis of some of the more notable things NBA scouts were able to see from Jarrod Uthoff's performance against Iowa State, both good and bad, on either end of the floor. /article/Jarrod-Uthoff-vs-Iowa-State-Video-Analysis-5547/ /article/Jarrod-Uthoff-vs-Iowa-State-Video-Analysis-5547/ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:12:22 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of New Mexico State big man Pascal Siakam as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Pascal-Siakam-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5537/ /article/Pascal-Siakam-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5537/ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:58:02 -0400 Tyler Ulis sits down with Jonathan Givony to discuss what he's working on in anticipation of his private workouts, his daily schedule, the type of player he is, how he sees himself fitting onto an NBA roster, and much more. /article/Tyler-Ulis-Im-a-Guy-Who-Makes-Reads-5539/ /article/Tyler-Ulis-Im-a-Guy-Who-Makes-Reads-5539/ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 08:49:26 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Wichita State guard Ron Baker as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Ron-Baker-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5544/ /article/Ron-Baker-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5544/ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 08:46:58 -0400 Skal Labissiere works out in front of 60+ NBA executives at the Relativity Sports Pro Day at IMG Academy. /article/Skal-Labissiere-NBA-Pro-Day-Highlights-from-IMG-Academy-5536/ /article/Skal-Labissiere-NBA-Pro-Day-Highlights-from-IMG-Academy-5536/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 10:34:37 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Maryland big man Robert Carter as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Robert-Carter-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5533/ /article/Robert-Carter-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5533/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 10:22:46 -0400 Kansas' Brannen Greene works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/Brannen-Greene-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-5534/ /article/Brannen-Greene-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-5534/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:36:27 -0400 Dayton's Dyshawn Pierre works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/Dyshawn-Pierre-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5532/ /article/Dyshawn-Pierre-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5532/ Mon, 06 Jun 2016 18:55:45 -0400 Michigan State's Bryn Forbes works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/Bryn-Forbes-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5530/ /article/Bryn-Forbes-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5530/ Sun, 05 Jun 2016 22:44:24 -0400 Stony Brook's Jameel Warney works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/Jameel-Warney-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5529/ /article/Jameel-Warney-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5529/ Sun, 05 Jun 2016 22:41:36 -0400 Virginia's Anthony Gill works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/Anthony-Gill-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5528/ /article/Anthony-Gill-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5528/ Sun, 05 Jun 2016 10:36:36 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Louisville big man Chinanu Onuaku as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Chinanu-Onuaku-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5527/ /article/Chinanu-Onuaku-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5527/ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:45:56 -0400 Tyler Ulis works out in front of 100+ NBA executives at the CAA Pro Day in Los Angeles. /article/Tyler-Ulis-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-5526/ /article/Tyler-Ulis-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-5526/ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:43:11 -0400 Jakob Poeltl works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in Los Angeles. /article/Jakob-Poeltl-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5525/ /article/Jakob-Poeltl-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5525/ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:33:54 -0400 Deyonta Davis works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in Los Angeles. /article/Deyonta-Davis-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5524/ /article/Deyonta-Davis-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5524/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 15:26:41 -0400 Marquese Chriss works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in Los Angeles. /article/Marquese-Chriss-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5522/ /article/Marquese-Chriss-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5522/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 08:49:36 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UNLV guard Patrick McCaw as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Patrick-McCaw-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5521/ /article/Patrick-McCaw-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5521/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:44:35 -0400 Workout footage and an interview from Providence power forward Ben Bentil's NBA Pro Day in Los Angeles, hosted by Octagon. /article/Ben-Bentil-NBA-Pro-Day-Workout-and-Interview-5614/ /article/Ben-Bentil-NBA-Pro-Day-Workout-and-Interview-5614/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:54:03 -0400 Zach Auguste works out in front of 50+ NBA executives at the Pensack Sports Pro Day in Los Angeles. /article/Zach-Auguste-NBA-Pro-Day-Interview-5616/ /article/Zach-Auguste-NBA-Pro-Day-Interview-5616/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:54:02 -0400 An updated scouting report on Indiana forward Troy Williams. /article/Troy-Williams-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5615/ /article/Troy-Williams-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5615/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:54:01 -0400 Wayne Selden works out in front of 50+ NBA executives at his NBA Pro Day in Los Angeles. /article/Wayne-Selden-NBA-Pro-Day-Highlights-and-Interview-5613/ /article/Wayne-Selden-NBA-Pro-Day-Highlights-and-Interview-5613/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:43 -0400 Northeastern forward Quincy Ford conducts an interview at his NBA Pro Day in Los Angeles. /article/Quincy-Ford-NBA-Pro-Day-Interview-5612/ /article/Quincy-Ford-NBA-Pro-Day-Interview-5612/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:42 -0400 Miami shooting guard Sheldon McClellan works out in front of a myriad of NBA executives at the Octagon Pro Day in Los Angeles /article/Sheldon-McClellan-NBA-Pro-Day-Highlights-and-Interview-5611/ /article/Sheldon-McClellan-NBA-Pro-Day-Highlights-and-Interview-5611/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:41 -0400 An updated scouting report on Louisiana senior center Shawn Long. /article/Shawn-Long-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5599/ /article/Shawn-Long-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5599/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:31 -0400 An interview with French big man Mathias Lessort at the ASM Sports Pro Day in Las Vegas. /article/Mathias-Lessort-Interview-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5595/ /article/Mathias-Lessort-Interview-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5595/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:30 -0400 An interview with Emmanuel Malou in Las Vegas. /article/Emmanuel-Malou-2016-Pre-Draft-Interview-5594/ /article/Emmanuel-Malou-2016-Pre-Draft-Interview-5594/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:29 -0400 An interview with Miami point guard Angel Rodriguez at the ASM Sports Pro Day in Las Vegas. /article/Angel-Rodrgiuez-Interview-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5593/ /article/Angel-Rodrgiuez-Interview-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5593/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:28 -0400 A video interview with standout St. Joseph's wing DeAndre Bembry at the 2016 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. /article/DeAndre-Bembry-2016-NBA-Draft-Combine-Interview-5592/ /article/DeAndre-Bembry-2016-NBA-Draft-Combine-Interview-5592/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:27 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Texas A&M small forward Danuel House as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Danuel-House-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5588/ /article/Danuel-House-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5588/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:26 -0400 An interview with Evansville center Egidijus Mockevicius at the ASM Sports Pro Day in Las Vegas. /article/Egidijus-Mockevicius-Interview-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5581/ /article/Egidijus-Mockevicius-Interview-from-ASM-Sports-Pro-Day-5581/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:25 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky forward Alex Poythress as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Alex-Poythress-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5543/ /article/Alex-Poythress-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5543/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:24 -0400 Vanderbilt big man Damian Jones sits down with Jonathan Givony to discuss his background, the type of player he is, how he sees himself fitting onto an NBA roster, the improvements he'll have to make, and much more. /article/Damian-Jones-Video-Interview-5541/ /article/Damian-Jones-Video-Interview-5541/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:23 -0400 Utah big man Jakob Poeltl sits down with Jonathan Givony to discuss his background coming from Austria, the type of player he is, how he sees himself fitting onto an NBA roster, the improvements he'll have to make, and much more. /article/Jakob-Poeltl-Video-Interview-5540/ /article/Jakob-Poeltl-Video-Interview-5540/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:22 -0400 Alex Poythress sits down with Jonathan Givony to discuss what he's working on in anticipation of his private workouts, his daily schedule, the type of player he is, how he sees himself fitting onto an NBA roster, and much more. /article/Alex-Poythress-Interview-Transcript-5538/ /article/Alex-Poythress-Interview-Transcript-5538/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:53:21 -0400 Buddy Hield works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in Los Angeles. /article/Buddy-Hield-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5520/ /article/Buddy-Hield-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5520/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:58:53 -0400 Kris Dunn works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in Los Angeles. /article/Kris-Dunn-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5519/ /article/Kris-Dunn-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5519/ Tue, 31 May 2016 17:09:00 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Providence forward Ben Bentil as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Ben-Bentil-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5518/ /article/Ben-Bentil-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5518/ Sat, 28 May 2016 05:17:31 -0400 Thon Maker works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/Thon-Maker-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5517/ /article/Thon-Maker-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5517/ Fri, 27 May 2016 12:11:30 -0400 Duke forward Brandon Ingram works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/Brandon-Ingram-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5516/ /article/Brandon-Ingram-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5516/ Thu, 26 May 2016 14:57:07 -0400 Kentucky guard Jamal Murray works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/Jamal-Murray-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5514/ /article/Jamal-Murray-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5514/ Thu, 26 May 2016 12:20:14 -0400 Gonzaga power forward Kyle Wiltjer works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in Chicago. /article/Kyle-Wiltjer-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5515/ /article/Kyle-Wiltjer-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5515/ Thu, 26 May 2016 11:15:39 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Jarrod-Uthoff-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5507/ /article/Jarrod-Uthoff-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5507/ Thu, 26 May 2016 10:46:24 -0400 Weber State big man Joel Bolomboy works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in Chicago. /article/Joel-Bolomboy-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5513/ /article/Joel-Bolomboy-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5513/ Thu, 26 May 2016 10:46:15 -0400 26 rising high school seniors and incoming NCAA freshman were invited to the USA Basketball U18 Training Camp in Colorado Springs. The full roster was announced today. /article/USA-Basketball-U18-Training-Camp-Roster-Announced-5512/ /article/USA-Basketball-U18-Training-Camp-Roster-Announced-5512/ Wed, 25 May 2016 13:42:14 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kansas wing Wayne Selden as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Wayne-Selden-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5501/ /article/Wayne-Selden-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5501/ Wed, 25 May 2016 10:24:52 -0400 Maryland forward Jake Layman works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in Chicago. /article/Jake-Layman-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5510/ /article/Jake-Layman-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5510/ Wed, 25 May 2016 10:24:30 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Iowa State forward Georges Niang as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Georges-Niang-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5511/ /article/Georges-Niang-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5511/ Wed, 25 May 2016 10:24:12 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Maryland center Diamond Stone as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Diamond-Stone-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5508/ /article/Diamond-Stone-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5508/ Tue, 24 May 2016 11:39:33 -0400 Notre Dame point guard Demetrius Jackson works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in Chicago. /article/Demetrius-Jackson-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5509/ /article/Demetrius-Jackson-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5509/ Tue, 24 May 2016 10:50:11 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UConn wing Daniel Hamilton as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Daniel-Hamilton-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5504/ /article/Daniel-Hamilton-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5504/ Tue, 24 May 2016 10:39:44 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Syracuse wing Malachi Richardson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Malachi-Richardson-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5506/ /article/Malachi-Richardson-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5506/ Mon, 23 May 2016 09:45:34 -0400 Vanderbilt point guard Wade Baldwin IV works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in Chicago. /article/Wade-Baldwin-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5505/ /article/Wade-Baldwin-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5505/ Mon, 23 May 2016 09:02:04 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kansas power forward Perry Ellis as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Perry-Ellis-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5503/ /article/Perry-Ellis-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5503/ Mon, 23 May 2016 08:53:19 -0400 Baylor forward Taurean Prince works out in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft in Chicago. /article/Taurean-Prince-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-5502/ /article/Taurean-Prince-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-5502/ Sun, 22 May 2016 11:49:36 -0400 A video interview with standout Iowa forward Jarod Uthoff at the 2016 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. /article/Jarrod-Uthoff-2016-NBA-Draft-Combine-Interview-5500/ /article/Jarrod-Uthoff-2016-NBA-Draft-Combine-Interview-5500/ Sun, 22 May 2016 11:07:33 -0400 Many eyebrows were raised when the NBA dispersed the official measurements collected at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago last week. An official memo from the league office confirmed many of those concerns. /article/NBA-League-Office-Draft-Combine-Measurements-Under-Review-5499/ /article/NBA-League-Office-Draft-Combine-Measurements-Under-Review-5499/ Sat, 21 May 2016 11:56:48 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of St. Joe's wing DeAndre Bembry as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/DeAndre-Bembry-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5496/ /article/DeAndre-Bembry-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5496/ Fri, 20 May 2016 11:13:05 -0400 We joined Pascal Siakam, from Cameroon, as he worked out in Los Angeles in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including his season at New Mexico State, what he's trying to improve on in the short-term and what he feels he can bring to a NBA team. /article/Pascal-Siakam-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-5495/ /article/Pascal-Siakam-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-5495/ Fri, 20 May 2016 10:25:33 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Wichita State point guard Fred VanVleet as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Fred-VanVleet-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5494/ /article/Fred-VanVleet-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5494/ Fri, 20 May 2016 10:02:19 -0400 We joined Robert Carter as he worked out in Los Angeles in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including his season at Maryland, what he's trying to improve on in the short-term and what he feels he can bring to a NBA team. /article/Robert-Carter-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-5492/ /article/Robert-Carter-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-5492/ Thu, 19 May 2016 13:14:15 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Vanderbilt big man Damian Jones as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Damian-Jones-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5491/ /article/Damian-Jones-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5491/ Thu, 19 May 2016 11:09:33 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of North Carolina point guard Marcus Paige as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Marcus-Paige-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5490/ /article/Marcus-Paige-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5490/ Thu, 19 May 2016 09:43:08 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UNLV wing Derrick Jones as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Derrick-Jones-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5489/ /article/Derrick-Jones-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5489/ Wed, 18 May 2016 16:45:49 -0400 Breaking down some of the many different scenarios in play now that the official order of the draft is set, after a surprisingly calm night at the NBA Draft Lottery. /article/Ramifications-of-the-Ping-Pong-Balls-Post-Lottery-Analysis--5488/ /article/Ramifications-of-the-Ping-Pong-Balls-Post-Lottery-Analysis--5488/ Wed, 18 May 2016 00:16:26 -0400 Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach Brett Brown and other NBA executives fielded questions after the final 2016 NBA Draft order was determined. /article/2016-Post-Lottery-Interview-Transcripts-and-Videos-5487/ /article/2016-Post-Lottery-Interview-Transcripts-and-Videos-5487/ Tue, 17 May 2016 22:21:49 -0400 Our first detailed mock draft with pick-by-pick explanations using projected rosters and taking the individual needs of all 30 NBA teams into account has been released. /article/DraftExpress-Extended-2016-Mock-Draft-1-5486/ /article/DraftExpress-Extended-2016-Mock-Draft-1-5486/ Tue, 17 May 2016 20:28:43 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky big man Skal Labissiere as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Skal-Labissiere-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5485/ /article/Skal-Labissiere-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5485/ Tue, 17 May 2016 10:02:07 -0400 We joined Skal Labissiere as he worked out in Chicago in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including his season at Kentucky, what he's trying to improve on in the short-term and what he feels he can bring to a NBA team. /article/Skal-Labissiere-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-5484/ /article/Skal-Labissiere-2016-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-5484/ Tue, 17 May 2016 09:05:49 -0400 Examining the changing landscape of the NBA draft combine, which wrapped up this past weekend in Chicago. /article/What-Did-We-Learn-At-The-NBA-Combine-5483/ /article/What-Did-We-Learn-At-The-NBA-Combine-5483/ Mon, 16 May 2016 13:38:05 -0400 Running down the list of eleven underclassmen who didn't have great showings at the NBA Combine. /article/Underclassmen-Who-May-Need-To-Return-After-Middling-Combine-Showings-5482/ /article/Underclassmen-Who-May-Need-To-Return-After-Middling-Combine-Showings-5482/ Sun, 15 May 2016 11:30:09 -0400 An 18 minute talk on the Jody Mac Show (CBS Sports Radio) breaking down the early storylines of the 2016 NBA Draft coming out of this week's NBA Combine. /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-the-Jody-Mac-Show-CBS-Sports-Radio--5481/ /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-the-Jody-Mac-Show-CBS-Sports-Radio--5481/ Sat, 14 May 2016 22:52:00 -0400 Recapping the ten most impressive performances from day two of the competitive action at the NBA Combine, including Jaron Blossomgame, Cheick Diallo, Michael Gbinije, Chinanu Onuaku, Patrick McCaw, Marcus Paige and more. /article/NBA-Combine-Day-Two-and-Event-Recap-5480/ /article/NBA-Combine-Day-Two-and-Event-Recap-5480/ Sat, 14 May 2016 16:08:32 -0400 Recapping the ten most impressive performances from day one of the competitive action at the NBA Combine, including Georges Niang, Malcolm Brogdon, DeAndre Bembry, Cheick Diallo and more. /article/NBA-Combine-Competitive-Action-Recap-Day-One-5479/ /article/NBA-Combine-Competitive-Action-Recap-Day-One-5479/ Thu, 12 May 2016 21:48:39 -0400 The measurements taken at the NBA Combine in Chicago, Illinois were released today. /article/2016-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-Analysis-5478/ /article/2016-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-Analysis-5478/ Thu, 12 May 2016 13:09:57 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Cal wing Jaylen Brown as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Jaylen-Brown-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5477/ /article/Jaylen-Brown-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5477/ Thu, 12 May 2016 01:29:53 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Duke forward Brandon Ingram as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Brandon-Ingram-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5475/ /article/Brandon-Ingram-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5475/ Tue, 10 May 2016 13:27:35 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Utah center Jakob Poeltl as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Jakob-Poeltl-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5474/ /article/Jakob-Poeltl-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5474/ Mon, 09 May 2016 12:41:52 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Maryland guard Rasheed Sulaimon as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Rasheed-Sulaimon-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5473/ /article/Rasheed-Sulaimon-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5473/ Mon, 09 May 2016 09:13:10 -0400 The official list of 63 participants, via the NBA. Includes analysis on those who will attend, as well as those who declined to, are unable or did not receive an invite. /article/2016-NBA-Combine-Participant-List-and-Analysis-5472/ /article/2016-NBA-Combine-Participant-List-and-Analysis-5472/ Thu, 05 May 2016 15:55:45 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky point guard Tyler Ulis as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Tyler-Ulis-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5471/ /article/Tyler-Ulis-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5471/ Thu, 05 May 2016 14:24:14 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of LSU combo guard Tim Quarterman as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Tim-Quarterman-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5470/ /article/Tim-Quarterman-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5470/ Thu, 05 May 2016 14:17:42 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Oklahoma shooting guard Buddy Hield as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Buddy-Hield-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5469/ /article/Buddy-Hield-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5469/ Wed, 04 May 2016 18:08:53 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Texas point guard Isaiah Taylor as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Isaiah-Taylor-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5468/ /article/Isaiah-Taylor-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5468/ Tue, 03 May 2016 13:30:03 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Michigan State big man Deyonta Davis as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Deyonta-Davis-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5467/ /article/Deyonta-Davis-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5467/ Tue, 03 May 2016 13:10:25 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Vanderbilt point guard Wade Baldwin as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Wade-Baldwin-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5466/ /article/Wade-Baldwin-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5466/ Mon, 02 May 2016 12:26:58 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Boise State forward James Webb as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/James-Webb-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5463/ /article/James-Webb-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5463/ Mon, 02 May 2016 11:53:32 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of North Carolina power forward Brice Johnson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Brice-Johnson-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5465/ /article/Brice-Johnson-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5465/ Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:12:20 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of BYU guard Kyle Collinsworth as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Kyle-Collinsworth-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5464/ /article/Kyle-Collinsworth-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5464/ Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:14:37 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Syracuse guard Michael Gbinije as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Michael-Gbinije-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5457/ /article/Michael-Gbinije-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5457/ Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:53:47 -0400 The NBA announced the list of players that have filed as early entry candidates for the 2016 NBA Draft earlier today. /article/NBA-Announced-Early-Entry-Candidates-for-2016-NBA-Draft-5460/ /article/NBA-Announced-Early-Entry-Candidates-for-2016-NBA-Draft-5460/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 21:30:40 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Maryland forward Jake Layman as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Jake-Layman-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5459/ /article/Jake-Layman-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5459/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:39:31 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Notre Dame center Zach Auguste as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Zach-Auguste-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5454/ /article/Zach-Auguste-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5454/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:40:45 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky guard Jamal Murray as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Jamal-Murray-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5458/ /article/Jamal-Murray-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5458/ Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:12:15 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Gonzaga power forward Kyle Wiltjer as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Kyle-Wiltjer-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5453/ /article/Kyle-Wiltjer-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5453/ Mon, 25 Apr 2016 11:30:33 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Virginia wing Malcolm Brogdon as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Malcolm-Brogdon-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5456/ /article/Malcolm-Brogdon-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5456/ Sun, 24 Apr 2016 16:43:41 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Providence point guard Kris Dunn as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Kris-Dunn-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5455/ /article/Kris-Dunn-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5455/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:05:25 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Evansville center Egidijus Mockevicius as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Egidijus-Mockevicius-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5452/ /article/Egidijus-Mockevicius-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5452/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:08:20 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Notre Dame point guard Demetrius Jackson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Demetrius-Jackson-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5451/ /article/Demetrius-Jackson-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5451/ Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:01:21 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kansas wing Brannen Greene as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Brannen-Greene-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5450/ /article/Brannen-Greene-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5450/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:48:08 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Texas center Prince Ibeh as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Prince-Ibeh-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5449/ /article/Prince-Ibeh-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5449/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:18:05 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Oregon wing Elgin Cook as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Elgin-Cook-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5448/ /article/Elgin-Cook-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5448/ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:19:19 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Oklahoma guard Isaiah Cousins as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Isaiah-Cousins-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5447/ /article/Isaiah-Cousins-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5447/ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:37:06 -0400 The official measurements of the participants of the 2016 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament have been released. /article/2016-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Measurements-and-Analysis-5446/ /article/2016-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Measurements-and-Analysis-5446/ Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:14:20 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of George Washington wing Patricio Garino as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Patricio-Garino-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5445/ /article/Patricio-Garino-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5445/ Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:52:45 -0400 Who is entering? Who is returning? Who is still undecided? We break down all the prospects in the 2016 NBA draft, as well as who will be representing them, and where they are projected to get drafted. /article/2016-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-and-Agent-List-5444/ /article/2016-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-and-Agent-List-5444/ Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:00:21 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of NC State point guard Cat Barber as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Cat-Barber-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5441/ /article/Cat-Barber-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5441/ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:11:57 -0400 Scouting reports on DeAndre Ayton, Jarrett Allen, Marques Bolden, Ziming Fan and Udoka Azubuike. /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-Scouting-Reports-Big-Men-5435/ /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-Scouting-Reports-Big-Men-5435/ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 11:32:04 -0400 Scouting reports on Jonathan Isaac, Wenyen Gabriel, Kostas Antetokounmpo and Justin Jackson (Canada). /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-Scouting-Reports-Forwards-5434/ /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-Scouting-Reports-Forwards-5434/ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 07:59:24 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Purdue center A.J. Hammons as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/AJ-Hammons-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5436/ /article/AJ-Hammons-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5436/ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:23:25 -0400 Scouting reports on Josh Jackson, Jayson Tatum, Isaia Cordinier, Terrance Ferguson, Wesley Alves da Silva, Martynas Varnas, Edin Atic. /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-Scouting-Reports-Wings-5433/ /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-Scouting-Reports-Wings-5433/ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:45:58 -0400 Scouting reports on Markelle Fultz, De'Aaron Fox, Frank Jackson, Payton Pritchard, William McDowell-White and Andres Feliz. /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-Scouting-Reports-Guards-5432/ /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-Scouting-Reports-Guards-5432/ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:44:35 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Cal point guard Tyrone Wallace as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Tyrone-Wallace-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5422/ /article/Tyrone-Wallace-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5422/ Wed, 06 Apr 2016 12:20:43 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Miami shooting guard Sheldon McClellan as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Sheldon-McClellan-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5421/ /article/Sheldon-McClellan-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5421/ Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:20:25 -0400 Short breakdown showing why Kris Jenkins was able to get a fairly clean on his game-winning buzzer beater vs North Carolina to win the NCAA Championship. /article/Breaking-Down-Kris-Jenkins-Buzzer-Beater-vs-North-Carolina--5420/ /article/Breaking-Down-Kris-Jenkins-Buzzer-Beater-vs-North-Carolina--5420/ Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:08:58 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Oregon State point guard Gary Payton II as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Gary-Payton-II-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5419/ /article/Gary-Payton-II-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5419/ Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:25:56 -0400 Using film to study how Brandon Ingram compares with Kevin Durant at the same age, in every facet of their games offensively. /article/How-Brandon-Ingram-Compares-With-Kevin-Durant-At-The-Same-Age-5418/ /article/How-Brandon-Ingram-Compares-With-Kevin-Durant-At-The-Same-Age-5418/ Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:13:50 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Northeastern guard David Walker as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/David-Walker-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5416/ /article/David-Walker-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5416/ Sun, 03 Apr 2016 12:32:41 -0400 How has Buddy Hield's impressive NCAA Tournament run affected his standing with NBA teams? /article/How-Buddy-Hields-NCAA-Tournament-Run-Has-Affected-His-NBA-Draft-Stock-5414/ /article/How-Buddy-Hields-NCAA-Tournament-Run-Has-Affected-His-NBA-Draft-Stock-5414/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:53:17 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Texas A&M point guard Alex Caruso as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Alex-Caruso-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5409/ /article/Alex-Caruso-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5409/ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:22:47 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Washington power forward Marquese Chriss as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Marquese-Chriss-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5408/ /article/Marquese-Chriss-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5408/ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 17:07:41 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kansas big man Cheick Diallo as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Cheick-Diallo-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5406/ /article/Cheick-Diallo-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5406/ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:47:01 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Washington guard Dejounte Murray as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Dejounte-Murray-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5405/ /article/Dejounte-Murray-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5405/ Sun, 27 Mar 2016 12:34:07 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Weber State big man Joel Bolomboy as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Joel-Bolomboy-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5404/ /article/Joel-Bolomboy-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5404/ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 12:13:57 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2016 NBA Draft take the floor on Friday for the Sweet 16? What will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Friday-5401/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Friday-5401/ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 11:12:30 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Baylor forward Taurean Prince as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Taurean-Prince-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5403/ /article/Taurean-Prince-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5403/ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:34:57 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2016 NBA Draft take the floor on Thursday for the Sweet 16? And what will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/NCAA-Tournament-Sweet-16-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Thursday-5400/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Sweet-16-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Thursday-5400/ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:47:41 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Michigan State guard Denzel Valentine as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Denzel-Valentine-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5399/ /article/Denzel-Valentine-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5399/ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:23:58 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UNLV center Stephen Zimmerman as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Stephen-Zimmerman-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5398/ /article/Stephen-Zimmerman-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5398/ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:29:45 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2016 NBA Draft take the floor on Saturday for the Round of 32 at the NCAA Tournament? And what will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Saturday-5396/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Saturday-5396/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:04:51 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2016 NBA Draft take the floor on Friday for the Round of 64 at the NCAA Tournament? And what will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Friday-5395/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Friday-5395/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 18:40:23 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Marquette power forward Henry Ellenson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Henry-Ellenson-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5393/ /article/Henry-Ellenson-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5393/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:42:14 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2016 NBA Draft take the floor on Thursday for the Round of 64 at the NCAA Tournament? And what will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Thursday-5394/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Thursday-5394/ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:18:44 -0400 Jonathan Givony Joins Colin Cowherd on "the Herd" (FS1 and FOX Sports Radio) to Discuss Ben Simmons and his candidacy as the #1 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. /article/Jonathan-Givony-Joins-Colin-Cowherd-on-the-Herd-to-Talk-Ben-Simmons-5392/ /article/Jonathan-Givony-Joins-Colin-Cowherd-on-the-Herd-to-Talk-Ben-Simmons-5392/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 16:15:04 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of LSU power forward Ben Simmons as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Ben-Simmons-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5391/ /article/Ben-Simmons-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5391/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:21:08 -0400 Long before some of the loudest but most uninformed voices anointed Ben Simmons the next LeBron James or Magic Johnson, there was already a significant debate within NBA front offices about whether Simmons was even the consensus No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. /article/Why-Ben-Simmons-Is-Not-The-Top-Prospect-in-the-2016-NBA-Draft-5390/ /article/Why-Ben-Simmons-Is-Not-The-Top-Prospect-in-the-2016-NBA-Draft-5390/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:10:08 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Michigan shooting guard Caris LeVert as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Caris-LeVert-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5389/ /article/Caris-LeVert-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5389/ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:23:48 -0400 With the 2016 NCAA Tournament Bracket officially set, we can start to analyze how the Round of 64 is shaping up from a NBA Draft perspective. Who are the prospects and what will NBA teams be looking for in different matchups? /article/Seven-Best-Matchups-of-the-Round-of-64-from-a-NBA-Scouting-Perspective-5388/ /article/Seven-Best-Matchups-of-the-Round-of-64-from-a-NBA-Scouting-Perspective-5388/ Sun, 13 Mar 2016 21:54:10 -0400 A breakdown of the official 2015-2016 NCAA Post-Season awards, including first, second and third All-Conference teams, as well as the All-Freshman Teams, All-Defensive Teams, and more for every NCAA Division I conference. /article/2016-NCAA-Postseason-Conference-Awards-5387/ /article/2016-NCAA-Postseason-Conference-Awards-5387/ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 13:35:22 -0500 Analyzing how Utah's Jakob Poeltl and Arizona's Kaleb Tarczewski fared in their head to head matchup in Salt Lake City last week. /article/Jakob-Poeltl-vs-Kaleb-Tarczewski-Matchup-Video-Breakdown-5386/ /article/Jakob-Poeltl-vs-Kaleb-Tarczewski-Matchup-Video-Breakdown-5386/ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:50:09 -0500 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Louisville shooting guard Damion Lee as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Damion-Lee-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5384/ /article/Damion-Lee-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5384/ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 12:44:28 -0500 Video analysis of some of the more notable things NBA scouts were able to see from Skal Labissiere's performance against the Florida Gators, both good and bad, on either end of the floor. /article/Skal-Labissiere-Video-Analysis-vs-Florida-5382/ /article/Skal-Labissiere-Video-Analysis-vs-Florida-5382/ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:39:30 -0500 Analyzing how Michigan State's Deyonta Davis and Wisconsin's Nigel Hayes fared in their two head to head matchups in Big Ten regular season conference play this season. /article/Deyonta-Davis-vs-Nigel-Hayes-Matchup-Video-Breakdown-5379/ /article/Deyonta-Davis-vs-Nigel-Hayes-Matchup-Video-Breakdown-5379/ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:28:11 -0500 Mike Schmitz analyzes what happened in LSU's road loss to a depleted Tennessee team as Ben Simmons was asked to come off the bench. /article/Ben-Simmons-vs-Tennessee-Video-Breakdown-5377/ /article/Ben-Simmons-vs-Tennessee-Video-Breakdown-5377/ Tue, 23 Feb 2016 16:07:18 -0500 Taking a look at the situation Le Mans' trio of 7-footers is in, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses, and projecting them out long term. /article/European-Dispatch-Getting-to-Know-Le-Mans-trio-of-7-footers-5376/ /article/European-Dispatch-Getting-to-Know-Le-Mans-trio-of-7-footers-5376/ Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:33:41 -0500 Analyzing how Cal's Ivan Rabb and Washington's Marquese Chriss fared in their head to head matchup in Seattle this past week. /article/Ivan-Rabb-vs-Marquese-Chriss-Matchup-Video-Breakdown-5375/ /article/Ivan-Rabb-vs-Marquese-Chriss-Matchup-Video-Breakdown-5375/ Mon, 22 Feb 2016 12:25:17 -0500 Analyzing how Brandon Ingram and Brice Johnson fared in their head to head matchups in Duke's road win at North Carolina. /article/Brandon-Ingram-vs-Brice-Johnson-Video-Breakdown-5373/ /article/Brandon-Ingram-vs-Brice-Johnson-Video-Breakdown-5373/ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 09:16:39 -0500 Mike Schmitz analyzes how Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield has improved as a shot creator in the half court. /article/The-Evolution-of-Buddy-Hield-5372/ /article/The-Evolution-of-Buddy-Hield-5372/ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 08:47:29 -0500 Taking a look at the situation Isaia Cordinier is in with Denain in France, evaluating his strengths and weaknesses, and projecting him long term. /article/European-Dispatch-Getting-to-Know-Isaia-Cordinier-FulI-Interview--5367/ /article/European-Dispatch-Getting-to-Know-Isaia-Cordinier-FulI-Interview--5367/ Thu, 11 Feb 2016 09:03:59 -0500 Mike Schmitz was in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Feb. 6 to scout Florida State's Malik Beasley against Wake Forest. /article/The-Vertical-Prospect-Watch-Malik-Beasley-5366/ /article/The-Vertical-Prospect-Watch-Malik-Beasley-5366/ Thu, 11 Feb 2016 08:36:52 -0500 Breaking down Brandon Ingram's performance vs Louisville, who sports the #2 defense in college basketball. /article/Brandon-Ingram-vs-Louisville-Video-Breakdown-5365/ /article/Brandon-Ingram-vs-Louisville-Video-Breakdown-5365/ Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:27:55 -0500 In the midst of a terrific senior season in the wide-open SEC, Florida's Dorian Finney-Smith has been one of the most productive forwards in the 2016 senior class. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Dorian-Finney-Smith-5364/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Dorian-Finney-Smith-5364/ Sat, 06 Feb 2016 01:00:10 -0500 Breaking down the key elements of Ben Simmons' game and how they compare to past NBA draftees. /article/How-Ben-Simmons-Compares-to-Past-NBA-Prospects-5361/ /article/How-Ben-Simmons-Compares-to-Past-NBA-Prospects-5361/ Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:20:04 -0500 Breaking down Prince Ibeh's performance vs #7 ranked Kansas. /article/Prince-Ibeh-vs-Kansas-Video-Breakdown-5358/ /article/Prince-Ibeh-vs-Kansas-Video-Breakdown-5358/ Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:00:57 -0500 We've been hard at work the past three years using People Analytics to create a “quantitative context” for player comparison. /article/Opportunity-Knocks-Whats-Trending-in-Development-5355/ /article/Opportunity-Knocks-Whats-Trending-in-Development-5355/ Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:58:17 -0500 Breaking down Wade Baldwin's performance vs #23 ranked Kentucky. /article/Wade-Baldwin-vs-Kentucky-Video-Breakdown-5353/ /article/Wade-Baldwin-vs-Kentucky-Video-Breakdown-5353/ Mon, 25 Jan 2016 09:03:21 -0500 Breaking down Gary Payton II's performance vs then-second ranked Kansas. /article/Gary-Payton-II-vs-Kansas-Video-Breakdown-5352/ /article/Gary-Payton-II-vs-Kansas-Video-Breakdown-5352/ Thu, 21 Jan 2016 12:06:00 -0500 Analyzing the November 19 matchup between Vanderbilt center Damian Jones and Stony Brook's Jameel Warney on both ends of the floor, with a particular emphasis on their head to head possessions. /article/Damian-Jones-vs-Jameel-Warney-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Analysis-5351/ /article/Damian-Jones-vs-Jameel-Warney-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Analysis-5351/ Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:57:23 -0500 Video analysis of some of the more notable things NBA scouts were able to see from Malik Newman's performance against Kentucky, both good and bad, on either end of the floor. /article/Malik-Newman-vs-Kentucky-Video-Analysis-5349/ /article/Malik-Newman-vs-Kentucky-Video-Analysis-5349/ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:09:00 -0500 An 18 minute talk on the Jody Mac Show (CBS Sports Radio) breaking down the early storylines of the 2016 NBA Draft. /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-the-Jody-Mac-Show-CBS-Sports-Radio--5348/ /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-the-Jody-Mac-Show-CBS-Sports-Radio--5348/ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 13:45:49 -0500 Video analysis of some of the more notable things NBA scouts were able to see from Tyler Ulis' performance against Louisville, both good and bad, on either end of the floor. /article/Tyler-Ulis-vs-Louisville-Video-Analysis-5347/ /article/Tyler-Ulis-vs-Louisville-Video-Analysis-5347/ Thu, 07 Jan 2016 15:50:06 -0500 We joined Adrian Wojnarowski for a 20 minute segment to discuss this week's D-League Showcase, the process of evaluating young prospects, Ben Simmons, and much more. /article/DraftExpress-on-The-Vertical-Podcast-with-Woj-5346/ /article/DraftExpress-on-The-Vertical-Podcast-with-Woj-5346/ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:17:30 -0500 Video analysis of some of the more notable things NBA scouts were able to see from Ben Simmons' performance against Kentucky, both good and bad, on either end of the floor. /article/Ben-Simmons-vs-Kentucky-Video-Analysis--5345/ /article/Ben-Simmons-vs-Kentucky-Video-Analysis--5345/ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:57:50 -0500 Video analysis of some of the more notable things NBA scouts were able to see from Buddy Hield's impressive 46-point outing against Kansas, both good and bad, on either end of the floor. /article/Buddy-Hield-46-Point-Explosion-Video-Analysis-vs-Kansas-5344/ /article/Buddy-Hield-46-Point-Explosion-Video-Analysis-vs-Kansas-5344/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:10:25 -0500 After finishing up a difficult out of conference schedule, which included matchups with the likes of Michigan State, Virginia, Washington and Georgia, now is likely an appropriate time to dissect the merits of Oakland junior point guard Kay Felder as a NBA Draft prospect. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Kay-Felder-5343/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Kay-Felder-5343/ Sun, 03 Jan 2016 11:23:35 -0500 DraftExpress is looking for a part-time programmer/web-designer to work with our team to redesign our current site with a modern responsive design. /article/Help-Wanted-We-Are-Hiring-a-Programmer-and-Web-Designer-5341/ /article/Help-Wanted-We-Are-Hiring-a-Programmer-and-Web-Designer-5341/ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:52:27 -0500 A 15 minute talk with Gary Parrish of CBS and 92.9 FM ESPN breaking down the early storylines of the 2016 NBA Draft. /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-929-ESPN-with-Gary-Parrish-5340/ /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-929-ESPN-with-Gary-Parrish-5340/ Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:38:25 -0500 Video analysis of some of the more notable things NBA scouts were able to see from Pascal Siakam's performance against Baylor, both good and bad, on either end of the floor. /article/Pascal-Siakam-Video-Analysis-vs-Baylor-5338/ /article/Pascal-Siakam-Video-Analysis-vs-Baylor-5338/ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 11:46:36 -0500 USA Basketball today announced their roster for the Nike Hoop Summit game, which will be held in Portland on April 9th of 2016 (3PM EST, Noon Pacific). Tickets can be purchased here. /article/2016-Nike-Hoop-Summit-USA-Basketball-Roster-Breakdown-5334/ /article/2016-Nike-Hoop-Summit-USA-Basketball-Roster-Breakdown-5334/ Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:39:58 -0500 The role of situation, social status (both achieved and ascribed), opportunity and more in understanding why certain Draft picks thrive making the transition to the NBA, while others fail. /article/Opportunity-Knocks-Fitting-In-vs-Fitting-Out-5332/ /article/Opportunity-Knocks-Fitting-In-vs-Fitting-Out-5332/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:23:03 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how LSU's Ben Simmons and Marquette's Henry Ellenson performed in their head to head matchup yesterday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. /article/Ben-Simmons-vs-Henry-Ellenson-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis----5330/ /article/Ben-Simmons-vs-Henry-Ellenson-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis----5330/ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:20:09 -0500 Analyzing the play of the top prospects seen in the second game of last night's Champions Classic between Michigan State and Kansas, including video from Mike Schmitz. /article/What-Did-We-Learn-At-the-Champions-Classic-Part-2-Michigan-St-Kansas-5328/ /article/What-Did-We-Learn-At-the-Champions-Classic-Part-2-Michigan-St-Kansas-5328/ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:34:16 -0500 Analyzing the play of the top prospects seen in the first game of last night's Champions Classic between Kentucky and Duke, including video from Mike Schmitz. /article/What-Did-We-Learn-At-the-Champions-Classic-Part-1-Kentucky-vs-Duke-5327/ /article/What-Did-We-Learn-At-the-Champions-Classic-Part-1-Kentucky-vs-Duke-5327/ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:54:16 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with part nine, players ranked 21-25: David Walker, Shevon Thompson, Patricio Garino, Mamadou Ndiaye and Jalen Moore. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-9-Prospects-21-25-5324/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-9-Prospects-21-25-5324/ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:13:15 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with part eight, players ranked 16-20: Kyle Collinsworth, Przemek Karnowski, Corey Johnson, Alec Peters and Jameel Warney. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-8-Prospects-16-20-5323/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-8-Prospects-16-20-5323/ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:51:12 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top NBA Draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with part seven, players ranked 11-15: Patrick McCaw, Shawn Long, Maodo Lo, Paris Bass and Derrick Jones. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-7-Prospects-11-15-5322/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-7-Prospects-11-15-5322/ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 18:37:28 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with part six, players ranked 6-10: James Webb III, Kyle Wiltjer, Joel Bolomboy, Fred VanVleet and E.C. Matthews. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-6-Prospects-6-10-5320/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-6-Prospects-6-10-5320/ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 16:45:51 -0500 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with a video scouting report on the #5 prospect, Wichita State's Ron Baker. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-5-Ron-Baker-Scouting-Video-5319/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-5-Ron-Baker-Scouting-Video-5319/ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 16:46:16 -0500 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in non-BCS conferences with a video scouting report on the #4 prospect, Saint Joseph's DeAndre Bembry. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-4-DeAndre-Bembry-Scouting-Video-5318/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-4-DeAndre-Bembry-Scouting-Video-5318/ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 10:03:11 -0500 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in non-BCS conferences with a video scouting report on the #3 prospect, San Diego State's Malik Pope. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Part-3-Malik-Pope-Scouting-Video-5317/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Part-3-Malik-Pope-Scouting-Video-5317/ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 14:19:53 -0500 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in non-BCS conferences with a video scouting report on the #2 prospect, Gonzaga's Domantas Sabonis. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-Non-BCS-Part-2-Domantas-Sabonis-Scouting-Video-5315/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-Non-BCS-Part-2-Domantas-Sabonis-Scouting-Video-5315/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:25:27 -0500 We wrap up our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with the prospects ranked 21-25: Bronson Koenig, Jarrod Uthoff, D.J. Williams, Marc Loving, and Aubrey Dawkins. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-Eleven-21-25-5313/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-Eleven-21-25-5313/ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 10:02:03 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with the prospects ranked 16-20 featuring reports on Vince Edwards and Rasheed Sulaimon and rankings for Caleb Swanigan, Jalen Coleman-Lands, and Deyonta Davis. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-Ten-16-20-5312/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-Ten-16-20-5312/ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 12:50:17 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with the prospects ranked 11-15: Keita Bates-Diop, James Blackmon, Malcolm Hill, Isaac Haas, and Damonte Dodd. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-Nine-11-15-5311/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-Nine-11-15-5311/ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:29:04 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with the prospects ranked 8-10: Denzel Valentine, A.J. Hammons, and Yogi Ferrell. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-Eight-8-10-5310/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-Eight-8-10-5310/ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:11:20 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #7 prospect in the conference, Maryland's Melo Trimble. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-7-Melo-Trimble-Scouting-Video-5309/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-7-Melo-Trimble-Scouting-Video-5309/ Sun, 25 Oct 2015 15:16:27 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #6 prospect in the conference, Maryland's Jake Layman. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-6-Jake-Layman-Scouting-Video-5308/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-6-Jake-Layman-Scouting-Video-5308/ Sat, 24 Oct 2015 13:17:34 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #5 prospect in the conference, Wisconsin's Nigel Hayes. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-5-Nigel-Hayes-Scouting-Video-5307/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-5-Nigel-Hayes-Scouting-Video-5307/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 10:56:50 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Indiana's Troy Williams. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-4-Troy-Williams-Scouting-Video-5306/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-4-Troy-Williams-Scouting-Video-5306/ Thu, 22 Oct 2015 11:32:03 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Michigan's Caris LeVert. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-3-Caris-LeVert-Scouting-Video-5305/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-3-Caris-LeVert-Scouting-Video-5305/ Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:49:58 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Indiana's Thomas Bryant. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-2-Thomas-Bryant-Scouting-Video-5304/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-2-Thomas-Bryant-Scouting-Video-5304/ Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:02:36 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Maryland's Diamond Stone. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-1-Diamond-Stone-Scouting-Video-5303/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-1-Diamond-Stone-Scouting-Video-5303/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:17:54 -0400 We wrap up our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with part eight, players ranked 26-31: Davon Reed, Donte Grantham, Jaron Blossomgame, Konstantinos Mitoglou, Jalen Hudson, and Jamel Artis. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Ten-Prospects-26-31-5302/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Ten-Prospects-26-31-5302/ Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:03:36 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with part eight, players ranked 21-25: Sheldon McClellan, V.J. Beachem, Anthony Barber, Damion Lee, and Steve Vasturia. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Nine-Prospects-21-25-5301/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Nine-Prospects-21-25-5301/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:59:12 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with part eight, players ranked 16-20: Xavier Rathan-Mayes, Dwayne Bacon, Marcus Paige, Zach Auguste and Mike Tobey. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Eight-Prospects-16-20-5300/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Eight-Prospects-16-20-5300/ Wed, 14 Oct 2015 16:15:57 -0400 The first ever LSU Combine is being held right now in Baton Rouge, under the watchful eye of about 50 NBA scouts (according to reports we received). NBA scouts were handed a booklet of information, which included a barrage of measurements and athletic testing data, even some unique ones, such as the amount of time it took a prospect to run the mile. /article/2015-LSU-Combine-Measurements-and-Analysis-5299/ /article/2015-LSU-Combine-Measurements-and-Analysis-5299/ Tue, 13 Oct 2015 18:18:57 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with part seven, players ranked 11-15: Malcolm Brogdon, Donovan Mitchell, Brice Johnson, Michael Gbinije and Tyler Lydon. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Seven-Prospects-11-15-5298/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Seven-Prospects-11-15-5298/ Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:05:33 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with part six, players ranked 6-10: Derryck Thornton, Kennedy Meeks, Theo Pinson, Chase Jeter and Luke Kennard. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Six-Prospects-6-10-5297/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Six-Prospects-6-10-5297/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 14:30:57 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #5 prospect in the conference, Duke's Grayson Allen. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Five-Grayson-Allen-Scouting-Video-5296/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Five-Grayson-Allen-Scouting-Video-5296/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 11:19:35 -0400 Measurements and analysis from the Kentucky Combine, which featured some of the top prospects for the 2016 NBA Draft. /article/2015-Kentucky-Combine-Measurements-and-Analysis-5295/ /article/2015-Kentucky-Combine-Measurements-and-Analysis-5295/ Sun, 11 Oct 2015 20:58:35 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Louisville's Chinanu Onuaku. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-Chinanu-Onuaku-Scouting-Video-5294/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-Chinanu-Onuaku-Scouting-Video-5294/ Sun, 11 Oct 2015 10:19:27 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, North Carolina's Justin Jackson /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-3-Justin-Jackson-Scouting-Video-5291/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-3-Justin-Jackson-Scouting-Video-5291/ Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:40:06 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Notre Dame's Demetrius Jackson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-2-Demetrius-Jackson-Scouting-Video-5287/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-2-Demetrius-Jackson-Scouting-Video-5287/ Thu, 08 Oct 2015 14:22:28 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Duke's Brandon Ingram. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-1-Brandon-Ingram-Scouting-Video---5285/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-1-Brandon-Ingram-Scouting-Video---5285/ Wed, 07 Oct 2015 16:28:28 -0400 We conclude our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the AAC with part two, players ranked 6-10: Dedric Lawson, Steve Enoch, Adonys Henriquez, B.J. Tyson and Shaquille Harrison. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-Two-Prospects-6-10-5281/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-Two-Prospects-6-10-5281/ Tue, 06 Oct 2015 17:16:58 -0400 Beginning our coverage of the American Athletic Conference, we hone in on the AAC's top five NBA prospects, Amida Brimah, Jalen Adams, Troy Caupain, Daniel Hamilton and Octavius Ellis. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-One-Prospects-1-5-5277/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-One-Prospects-1-5-5277/ Mon, 05 Oct 2015 18:27:34 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the SEC with part ten, players ranked 15-20: Luke Kornet, Tyler Ulis, P.J. Dozier, Alex Caruso, Kenny Gaines and Jalen Jones. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Ten-Prospects-15-20-5272/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Ten-Prospects-15-20-5272/ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 17:32:38 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the SEC with part nine, players ranked 9-14: Dorian Finney-Smith, Wade Baldwin, Marcus Lee, Danuel House, Alex Poythress and Antonio Blakeney. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-9-Prospects-9-14-5269/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-9-Prospects-9-14-5269/ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 12:08:01 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #8 prospect in the conference, Florida's Devin Robinson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-8-Devin-Robinson-Scouting-Video-5268/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-8-Devin-Robinson-Scouting-Video-5268/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:16:02 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #7 prospect in the conference, LSU's Tim Quarterman. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-7-Tim-Quarterman-Scouting-Video-5267/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-7-Tim-Quarterman-Scouting-Video-5267/ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:22:58 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #6 prospect in the conference, Kentucky's Isaiah Briscoe. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Six-Isaiah-Briscoe-Scouting-Video-5266/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Six-Isaiah-Briscoe-Scouting-Video-5266/ Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:40:48 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #5 prospect in the conference, Vanderbilt's Damian Jones. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Five-Damian-Jones-Scouting-Video-5265/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Five-Damian-Jones-Scouting-Video-5265/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:35:25 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Mississippi State's Malik Newman. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-4-Malik-Newman-Scouting-Video-5264/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-4-Malik-Newman-Scouting-Video-5264/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 10:49:10 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Kentucky's Jamal Murray. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-3-Jamal-Murray-Scouting-Video-5263/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-3-Jamal-Murray-Scouting-Video-5263/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:55:28 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, LSU's Ben Simmons. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-2-Ben-Simmons-Scouting-Video-5262/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-2-Ben-Simmons-Scouting-Video-5262/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:02:13 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Kentucky's Skal Labissiere. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-1-Skal-Labissiere-Scouting-Video-5261/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-1-Skal-Labissiere-Scouting-Video-5261/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 10:28:27 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Big 12 with part six, players ranked 10-15: Ricardo Gathers, Jameel McKay, Perry Ellis, Brannen Greene, Cameron Ridley and Isaiah Cousins. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Six-Prospects-10-15-5260/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Six-Prospects-10-15-5260/ Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:32:49 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Big 12 with part five, players ranked 5-9: Monte Morris, Isaiah Taylor, Wayne Selden, Prince Ibeh and Johnathan Motley. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Five-Prospects-5-9-5259/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Five-Prospects-5-9-5259/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 15:06:50 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Oklahoma's Buddy Hield. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Four-Buddy-Hield-Scouting-Video-5258/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Four-Buddy-Hield-Scouting-Video-5258/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 09:57:24 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Baylor's Taurean Prince. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-3-Taurean-Prince-Scouting-Video-5257/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-3-Taurean-Prince-Scouting-Video-5257/ Sat, 19 Sep 2015 10:20:33 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Kansas' Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-2-Sviatoslav-Mykhailiuk-Video-5256/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-2-Sviatoslav-Mykhailiuk-Video-5256/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:25:52 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Kansas' Cheick Diallo. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-1-Cheick-Diallo-Scouting-Video-5254/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-1-Cheick-Diallo-Scouting-Video-5254/ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:44:40 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Big East with part seven, players ranked 16-20: Kellen Dunham, Angel Delgado, Ryan Arcidiacono, Tommy Hamilton and JaJuan Johnson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Seven-Prospects-16-20-5253/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Seven-Prospects-16-20-5253/ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:12:57 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Big East with part six, players ranked 11-15: Phil Booth, Paul White, Jalen Reynolds, Yankuba Sima and L.J. Peak. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Six-Prospects-11-15-5252/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Six-Prospects-11-15-5252/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:01:12 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Big East with part five, players ranked 6-10: Trevon Bluiett, Justin Patton, Luke Fischer, Isaiah Whitehead and Daniel Ochefu. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Five-Prospects-6-10-5250/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Five-Prospects-6-10-5250/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 18:21:35 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Big East with part four, players ranked 4th and 5th: Villanova's Josh Hart and Georgetown's Isaac Copeland. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Four-Prospects-4-5-5249/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Four-Prospects-4-5-5249/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 11:43:32 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big East with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Villanova's Jalen Brunson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-3-Jalen-Brunson-Scouting-Video-5248/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-3-Jalen-Brunson-Scouting-Video-5248/ Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:15:58 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big East with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Marquette's Henry Ellenson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-2-Henry-Ellenson-Scouting-Video-5247/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-2-Henry-Ellenson-Scouting-Video-5247/ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:12:19 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Kansas' Cheick Diallo. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-1-Kris-Dunn-Scouting-Video-5246/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-1-Kris-Dunn-Scouting-Video-5246/ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:47:37 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Pac-12 with part seven, players ranked 17-20: Mark Tollefsen, Elijah Stewart, Josh Hawkinson and Jordan Bell. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Seven-Prospects-17-20-5245/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Seven-Prospects-17-20-5245/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 18:54:17 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Pac-12 with part six, players ranked 11-16: Thomas Welsh‎, Kaleb Tarczewski, Brekkott Chapman, Reid TravisJosh Scott and Rosco Allen. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Six-Prospects-11-16-5244/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Six-Prospects-11-16-5244/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 18:16:35 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Pac-12 with part five, players ranked 5-10: Allonzo Trier, Gary Payton II, Jabari Bird, Tyler Dorsey, Dillon Brooks and Dusan Ristic‎. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Five-Prospects-5-10--5243/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Five-Prospects-5-10--5243/ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 13:55:05 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Cal's Tyrone Wallace. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-4-Tyrone-Wallace-Scouting-Video---5242/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-4-Tyrone-Wallace-Scouting-Video---5242/ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 11:31:33 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Cal's Ivan Rabb. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-3-Ivan-Rabb-Scouting-Video---5241/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-3-Ivan-Rabb-Scouting-Video---5241/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 10:43:11 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Utah's Jakob Poeltl. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-2-Jakob-Poeltl-Scouting-Video---5240/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-2-Jakob-Poeltl-Scouting-Video---5240/ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:07:12 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Cal's Jaylen Brown. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-1-Jaylen-Brown-Scouting-Video-5239/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-1-Jaylen-Brown-Scouting-Video-5239/ Tue, 01 Sep 2015 11:44:11 -0400 Scouting reports on six of the top center prospects seen at the 2015 adidas Global Nations, including Jarrett Allen, Ike Anigbogu, Udoka Azubuike, DeRon Davis, James Banks and Taruike Jianiyou. /article/adidas-Nations-Scouting-Reports-Center-Prospects-5227/ /article/adidas-Nations-Scouting-Reports-Center-Prospects-5227/ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:44:39 -0400 An interview with 6-6 LSU point guard Tim Quarterman at the 2015 adidas Nations in Los Angeles. /article/Tim-Quarterman-2015-adidas-Nations-Interview-5205/ /article/Tim-Quarterman-2015-adidas-Nations-Interview-5205/ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 09:53:53 -0400 Scouting reports on the top power forward prospects who played at the Nike Global Challenge including Jonathan Isaac, O'Shae Brissett, Miles Bridges, Jarred Vanderbilt, Simi Shittu, Eddie Ekiyor and Jinqiu Hu. /article/Nike-Global-Challenge-Scouting-Reports-Power-Forwards-5187/ /article/Nike-Global-Challenge-Scouting-Reports-Power-Forwards-5187/ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:47:24 -0400 An interview with USA guard Jalen Brunson at the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship in Crete. /article/Jalen-Brunson-2015-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Interview-5170/ /article/Jalen-Brunson-2015-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Interview-5170/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:55:54 -0400 Scouting reports on seven of the top power forward prospects seen at the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship, including Harry Giles, Mohammad Yousofvand, Yankuba Sima, Borisa Simanic, Egemen Guven, Marko Arapovic and Esam Mostafa. /article/2015-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Scouting-Reports-Power-Forwards-5180/ /article/2015-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Scouting-Reports-Power-Forwards-5180/ Sun, 12 Jul 2015 14:22:05 -0400 Scouting reports on seven of the top small forward prospects seen at the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship, including Josh Jackson, Jayson Tatum, Vasilis Charalampopoulos, Dillon Brooks, Justin Jackson (Canada), Tolga Gecim and Abu Kigab. /article/2015-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Scouting-Reports-Small-Forwards-5167/ /article/2015-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Scouting-Reports-Small-Forwards-5167/ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 10:51:28 -0400 Scouting reports on eleven of the top shooting guard prospects seen at the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship, including Furkan Korkmaz, Tyler Dorsey, Nik Slavica, Diego Flaccadori, Terrance Ferguson, Marc Garcia, Corey Johnson, Okben Ulubay, Vanja Marinkovic, Radovan Djokovic and L.J. Peak. /article/2015-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Scouting-Reports-Shooting-Guards-5166/ /article/2015-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Scouting-Reports-Shooting-Guards-5166/ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 23:02:54 -0400 Scouting reports on five of the top point guard prospects seen at the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship, including Jalen Brunson, William McDowell-White, Andres Feliz, Berk Ugurlu and Maximo Fjellerup. /article/2015-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Scouting-Reports-Point-Guards-5165/ /article/2015-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Scouting-Reports-Point-Guards-5165/ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 16:46:15 -0400 Scouting reports on six of the most intriguing college power forward and center prospects seen at the Nike Academy in Santa Monica this past weekend, including Ben Simmons, Jakob Poeltl, Kyle Wiltjer, and Shawn Long. /article/Nike-Academy-Scouting-Reports-College-Power-ForwardCenter-Prospects-5155/ /article/Nike-Academy-Scouting-Reports-College-Power-ForwardCenter-Prospects-5155/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:48:09 -0400 Scouting reports on six of the most intriguing college small forward prospects seen at the Nike Academy in Santa Monica this past weekend, including Justin Jackson, Troy Williams, Taurean Prince, James Webb III, Paris Bass and Isaac Copeland. /article/Nike-Academy-Scouting-Reports-College-Small-Forward-Prospects-5146/ /article/Nike-Academy-Scouting-Reports-College-Small-Forward-Prospects-5146/ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:45:26 -0400 An interview with Oregon-bound Greek national team guard Tyler Dorsey at the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship in Crete. /article/Tyler-Dorsey-2015-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Interview-5145/ /article/Tyler-Dorsey-2015-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Interview-5145/ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 04:35:13 -0400 Scouting reports on five of the most intriguing college shooting guard prospects seen at the Nike Academy in Santa Monica this past weekend, including DeAndre Bembry, Buddy Hield, Malcolm Brogdon, Antonio Blakeney and Denzel Valentine. /article/Nike-Academy-Scouting-Reports-College-Shooting-Guard-Prospects-5144/ /article/Nike-Academy-Scouting-Reports-College-Shooting-Guard-Prospects-5144/ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 04:12:36 -0400 Scouting reports on four of the most intriguing college point guard prospects seen at the Nike Academy in Santa Monica this past weekend, including Kris Dunn, Tyrone Wallace, Gary Payton II and Isaiah Taylor. /article/Nike-Academy-Scouting-Reports-College-Point-Guard-Prospects-5142/ /article/Nike-Academy-Scouting-Reports-College-Point-Guard-Prospects-5142/ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:17:51 -0400 Jonathan Givony discusses a variety of NBA Draft related topics with Dan Le Batard. /article/PodcastJonathan-Givony-with-Dan-Le-Batard-5136/ /article/PodcastJonathan-Givony-with-Dan-Le-Batard-5136/ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 13:16:30 -0400 It would be very surprising if Karl Towns and Jahlil Okafor aren't the first two names called by commissioner Adam Silver as the top of the 2015 NBA Draft. While that won't shock anyone who followed college basketball this season, the proposition of two centers as locks to go 1-2 is significant both from a historical perspective, despite the shifting importance of the position in the NBA. /article/The-Evolution-of-the-Center-Position-Through-The-Eyes-of-TownsOkafor-5135/ /article/The-Evolution-of-the-Center-Position-Through-The-Eyes-of-TownsOkafor-5135/ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:49:02 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Louisville guard Terry Rozier as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/Terry-Rozier-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5134/ /article/Terry-Rozier-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5134/ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:59:09 -0400 Discussing a variety of topics with Tyler Haws in Santa Barbara, including what he's working on on and off the court, his time at BYU, and how he's looking forward toward the pre-draft process. /article/Tyler-Haws-Interview-5132/ /article/Tyler-Haws-Interview-5132/ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 15:16:15 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Oregon combo guard Joseph Young as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Joseph-Young-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5129/ /article/Joseph-Young-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5129/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 23:31:18 -0400 The NBA announced the 19 players invited to the 2015 NBA Draft Green Room today. /article/19-Players-Invited-to-the-2015-NBA-Draft-Green-Room-5124/ /article/19-Players-Invited-to-the-2015-NBA-Draft-Green-Room-5124/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:10:38 -0400 A multi-faceted look into the top shot creators available in the 2015 NBA Draft and their counterparts in the NBA. /article/Ranking-the-2015-Drafts-Top-Shot-Creators-5108/ /article/Ranking-the-2015-Drafts-Top-Shot-Creators-5108/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:18:39 -0400 Uncertainty surrounding Kentucky's Willie Cauley-Stein could impact his standing in Thursday night's NBA Draft, league executives tell DraftExpress. /article/Cauley-Steins-Foot-Giving-Lottery-Teams-Pause-5123/ /article/Cauley-Steins-Foot-Giving-Lottery-Teams-Pause-5123/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 12:57:12 -0400 Analyzing the one on one matchup between Jahlil Okafor and Karl Towns at the 2014 Nike Hoop in Portland, going possession by possession. What can we learn about the two from that game? /article/Jahlil-Okafor-vs-Karl-Towns---2014-Nike-Hoop-Summit-Flashback-5122/ /article/Jahlil-Okafor-vs-Karl-Towns---2014-Nike-Hoop-Summit-Flashback-5122/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:47:31 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky big man Dakari Johnson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Dakari-Johnson-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5114/ /article/Dakari-Johnson-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5114/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 08:12:39 -0400 An interview with UCLA's Norman Powell, featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Los Angeles. /article/Norman-Powell-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5119/ /article/Norman-Powell-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5119/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 08:11:21 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Notre Dame wing Pat Connaughton as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Pat-Connaughton-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5115/ /article/Pat-Connaughton-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5115/ Sun, 21 Jun 2015 10:53:27 -0400 An interview with UC Santa Barbara's Alan Williams, featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Los Angeles. /article/Alan-Williams-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5118/ /article/Alan-Williams-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5118/ Sun, 21 Jun 2015 09:47:44 -0400 An interview with Arizona's T.J. McConnell, featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Las Angeles. /article/TJ-McConnell-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5117/ /article/TJ-McConnell-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5117/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 09:51:38 -0400 Cameron Payne suffered a non-displaced fracture in the ring finger of his right (off) hand in a workout in Denver on Monday. /article/Setback-for-Cameron-Payne-in-Denver-Nuggets-Workout-5112/ /article/Setback-for-Cameron-Payne-in-Denver-Nuggets-Workout-5112/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:51:28 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Stanford wing Anthony Brown as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/Anthony-Brown-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5074/ /article/Anthony-Brown-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5074/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 09:33:48 -0400 An interview with UCLA's Kevon Looney, featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Las Angeles. /article/Kevon-Looney-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5111/ /article/Kevon-Looney-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5111/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:51:01 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Wyoming power forward Larry Nance as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Larry-Nance-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5109/ /article/Larry-Nance-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5109/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:39:29 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of North Carolina shooting guard J.P. Tokoto as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/JP-Tokoto-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5104/ /article/JP-Tokoto-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5104/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 09:25:56 -0400 The complete list of NCAA and international players who withdrew their names from the 2015 NBA draft, as well as those who remain eligible. /article/Official-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-Withdrawal-List-Released-by-NBA-5100/ /article/Official-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-Withdrawal-List-Released-by-NBA-5100/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:39:49 -0400 Interviews conducted at the ASM Pro Day in Las Vegas, including Cady Lalanne, D.J. Newbill, Speedy Smith and Kendall Gray. /article/ASM-Pro-Day-Interviews-Lalanne-Newbill-Speedy-Smith-Kendall-Gray-5099/ /article/ASM-Pro-Day-Interviews-Lalanne-Newbill-Speedy-Smith-Kendall-Gray-5099/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:31:50 -0400 Future Duke point guard Derryck Thornton Jr. sits down with DraftExpress at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas. /article/Derryck-Thornton-Jr-2015-Impact-Basketball-Interview-5096/ /article/Derryck-Thornton-Jr-2015-Impact-Basketball-Interview-5096/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 09:57:10 -0400 An interview with UNLV's Christian Wood, featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Las Vegas. /article/Christian-Wood-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5095/ /article/Christian-Wood-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5095/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 09:46:08 -0400 USA Basketball released the measurements for the players selected to try out of the 2015 U19 National Team today. /article/2015-USA-Basketball-U19-Measurements-Released-5094/ /article/2015-USA-Basketball-U19-Measurements-Released-5094/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 20:29:57 -0400 Jonathan Givony goes into significant depth and detail on a wide variety of NBA Draft related topics with David Locke of Locked on Jazz. /article/PodcastJonathan-Givony-with-David-Locke-5092/ /article/PodcastJonathan-Givony-with-David-Locke-5092/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:30:11 -0400 An interview with Wyoming's Larry Nance, featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Chicago. /article/Larry-Nance-Workout-Video-5091/ /article/Larry-Nance-Workout-Video-5091/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:38:07 -0400 Baylor wing Royce O'Neal and Brazilian SG Danilo Fuzaro sit down with DraftExpress at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas to discuss the 2015 NBA Draft. /article/2015-ASM-Pro-Day-Interviews-Royce-ONeale-and-Danilo-Fuzaro-5090/ /article/2015-ASM-Pro-Day-Interviews-Royce-ONeale-and-Danilo-Fuzaro-5090/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:03:51 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UMass big man Cady Lalanne as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Cady-Lalanne-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5077/ /article/Cady-Lalanne-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5077/ Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:14:52 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Arkansas wing Michael Qualls as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Michael-Qualls-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5075/ /article/Michael-Qualls-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5075/ Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:26:06 -0400 An interview with Tennessee shooting guard Josh Richardson, featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Santa Barbara. /article/Josh-Richardson-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5083/ /article/Josh-Richardson-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5083/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 02:03:51 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UC Davis shooting guard Corey Hawkins as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Corey-Hawkins-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5076/ /article/Corey-Hawkins-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5076/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 01:55:49 -0400 An interview with Kentucky center Dakari Johnson featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Los Angeles with Don MacLean. /article/Dakari-Johnson-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5070/ /article/Dakari-Johnson-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5070/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 12:40:35 -0400 An updated look at a number of NBA Draft models from contributors at the APBR metrics bulletin board. Includes background on the analysts, what makes their model unique, and a full breakdown of how the different draft prospects stack up, with a comparison to the DraftExpress Top-100 rankings. /article/Analytics-Models-and-the-NBA-Draft-Part-2-5068/ /article/Analytics-Models-and-the-NBA-Draft-Part-2-5068/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 11:37:22 -0400 An interview with Arkansas wing Michael Qualls featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Chicago with Cody Toppert. /article/Michael-Qualls-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5055/ /article/Michael-Qualls-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5055/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 07:11:16 -0400 An interview with Kentucky shooting guard Devin Booker featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Los Angeles with Don MacLean. /article/Devin-Booker-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5063/ /article/Devin-Booker-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5063/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 03:47:36 -0400 An interview with Texas forward Jonathan Holmes featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Chicago. /article/Jonathan-Holmes-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5056/ /article/Jonathan-Holmes-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5056/ Sun, 07 Jun 2015 08:16:28 -0400 An issue with Robert Upshaw's heart was identified by doctors at the NBA Combine in Chicago last month, which has forced him to suspend training and workouts with NBA teams. /article/Robert-Upshaw-In-Holding-Pattern-Awaiting-Further-Medical-Tests-5057/ /article/Robert-Upshaw-In-Holding-Pattern-Awaiting-Further-Medical-Tests-5057/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 17:41:33 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UCLA guard Norman Powell as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Norman-Powell-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4943/ /article/Norman-Powell-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4943/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 08:46:34 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Iowa forward Aaron White as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Aaron-White-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4944/ /article/Aaron-White-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4944/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 08:45:26 -0400 Extended video cuts of Karl Towns and Willie Cauley-Stein dunking in Los Angeles. /article/CAA-Workout-Outtakes-TownsCauley-Stein-Dunks-from-LA-5049/ /article/CAA-Workout-Outtakes-TownsCauley-Stein-Dunks-from-LA-5049/ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:34:28 -0400 An interview with Kentucky's Willie Cauley-Stein featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Los Angeles with Don MacLean and Proactive Sports Performance. /article/Willie-Cauley-Stein-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5045/ /article/Willie-Cauley-Stein-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5045/ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 09:50:29 -0400 Extended video cuts of D'Angelo Russell, Karl Towns and Willie Cauley-Stein stroking jumpers in Los Angeles. /article/CAA-Workout-Outtakes-RussellTownsCauley-Stein-Jumpers-5048/ /article/CAA-Workout-Outtakes-RussellTownsCauley-Stein-Jumpers-5048/ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 08:15:18 -0400 An interview with Ohio State's D'Angelo Russell featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Los Angeles with Don MacLean and Proactive Sports Performance. /article/DAngelo-Russell-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5044/ /article/DAngelo-Russell-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5044/ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:24:30 -0400 24 high school rising seniors, college freshmen and rising sophomores were invited to the USA Basketball U19 Training Camp in Colorado Springs. The full roster was announced today. /article/USA-Basketball-U19-Training-Camp-Roster-Announced-5046/ /article/USA-Basketball-U19-Training-Camp-Roster-Announced-5046/ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:07:06 -0400 An interview with Kentucky's Karl Towns featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Los Angeles with Don MacLean and Proactive Sports Performance. /article/Karl-Anthony-Towns-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5043/ /article/Karl-Anthony-Towns-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5043/ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 15:26:22 -0400 A video interview with Kentucky power forward Karl-Anthony Towns at his training base in Los Angeles, California. /article/Karl-Anthony-Towns-Interview-5041/ /article/Karl-Anthony-Towns-Interview-5041/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 23:16:28 -0400 A video interview with Ohio State point guard D'Angelo Russell at his training base in Los Angeles, California. /article/DAngelo-Russell-Interview-5040/ /article/DAngelo-Russell-Interview-5040/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 23:02:55 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Eastern Washington shooting guard Tyler Harvey as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Tyler-Harvey-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5033/ /article/Tyler-Harvey-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5033/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 20:39:39 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Duke point guard Quinn Cook as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Quinn-Cook-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5034/ /article/Quinn-Cook-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5034/ Sun, 31 May 2015 20:47:04 -0400 An interview with Arkansas' Bobby Portis, featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Chicago. /article/Bobby-Portis-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5035/ /article/Bobby-Portis-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5035/ Sun, 31 May 2015 02:39:24 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Florida big man Chris Walker as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Chris-Walker-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5030/ /article/Chris-Walker-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5030/ Sat, 30 May 2015 15:00:36 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Oklahoma State forward LeBryan Nash as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/LeBryan-Nash-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5026/ /article/LeBryan-Nash-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-5026/ Sat, 30 May 2015 13:47:25 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UTEP forward Vince Hunter as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Vince-Hunter-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4955/ /article/Vince-Hunter-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4955/ Thu, 28 May 2015 11:18:18 -0400 A comprehensive article published by DraftExpress on Yahoo! Sports, includes different advanced metrics, and a comparison for how the best shooters in the NBA stack up in various situations: https://sports.yahoo.com/news/ranking-the-2015-nba-draft-s-top-shooters-012046574.html /article/Who-Are-The-Best-Shooters-in-the-2015-NBA-Draft--5024/ /article/Who-Are-The-Best-Shooters-in-the-2015-NBA-Draft--5024/ Wed, 27 May 2015 22:31:02 -0400 An interview with Arizona's Stanley Johnson, featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts with Shea Frazee in Santa Barbara and his athletic performance work with P3 Sports Science. /article/Stanley-Johnson-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5023/ /article/Stanley-Johnson-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5023/ Wed, 27 May 2015 16:16:01 -0400 An interview with Louisville's Terry Rozier, featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts with Cody Toppert. /article/Terry-Rozier-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5022/ /article/Terry-Rozier-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5022/ Wed, 27 May 2015 14:58:19 -0400 An intro to a few NBA Draft models from five contributors at the APBR metrics bulletin board. Includes background on the analysts, what makes their model unique, and a full breakdown of how the different draft prospects stack up, with a comparison to the DraftExpress Top-100 rankings. /article/Analytics-Models-and-the-NBA-Draft-5021/ /article/Analytics-Models-and-the-NBA-Draft-5021/ Wed, 27 May 2015 10:48:28 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky point guard Andrew Harrison as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/Andrew-Harrison-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5020/ /article/Andrew-Harrison-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5020/ Tue, 26 May 2015 23:59:40 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of LSU big man Jordan Mickey as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/Jordan-Mickey-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5018/ /article/Jordan-Mickey-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5018/ Fri, 22 May 2015 15:37:17 -0400 An interview with Arizona's Rondae Hollis-Jefferson featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts at Impact Basketball with Joe Abunassar. /article/Rondae-Hollis-Jefferson-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5005/ /article/Rondae-Hollis-Jefferson-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5005/ Fri, 22 May 2015 08:45:08 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UNLV shooting guard Rashad Vaughn as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/Rashad-Vaughn-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5004/ /article/Rashad-Vaughn-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5004/ Thu, 21 May 2015 11:15:52 -0400 An interview with UNLV's Rashad Vaughn featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts at Impact Basketball with Joe Abunassar. /article/Rashad-Vaughn-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5003/ /article/Rashad-Vaughn-Workout-Video-and-Interview-5003/ Thu, 21 May 2015 11:05:38 -0400 An interview with Kentucky's Andrew Harrison featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts at P3 Sports Science center and UCSB in Santa Barbara. /article/Andrew-Harrison-Workout-Video--5002/ /article/Andrew-Harrison-Workout-Video--5002/ Thu, 21 May 2015 08:36:57 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Texas combo forward Jonathan Holmes as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/Jonathan-Holmes-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5000/ /article/Jonathan-Holmes-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-5000/ Wed, 20 May 2015 15:58:59 -0400 An interview with North Carolina's J.P. Tokoto featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts at IMG Academy and in Chicago. /article/JP-Tokoto-Workout-Video--4999/ /article/JP-Tokoto-Workout-Video--4999/ Wed, 20 May 2015 12:07:22 -0400 An interview with LSU's Jarell Martin featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts with Joe Abunassar in Las Vegas at Impact Basketball. /article/Jarell-Martin-Workout-Video-4994/ /article/Jarell-Martin-Workout-Video-4994/ Tue, 19 May 2015 09:28:50 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Syracuse Power Forward Chris McCullough as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/Chris-McCullough-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4993/ /article/Chris-McCullough-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4993/ Mon, 18 May 2015 13:34:41 -0400 Recapping the ten most impressive performances from day two of the competitive action at the NBA Combine. /article/NBA-Combine-Competitive-Action-Recap-Day-Two-4982/ /article/NBA-Combine-Competitive-Action-Recap-Day-Two-4982/ Sat, 16 May 2015 01:23:56 -0400 An interview with Rakeem Christmas featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts with Joe Abunassar in Las Vegas at Impact Basketball. /article/Rakeem-Christmas-Workout-Video-4970/ /article/Rakeem-Christmas-Workout-Video-4970/ Thu, 14 May 2015 22:30:59 -0400 A closer look at the 2015 NBA Draft Combine measurements which were released earlier today. /article/2015-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-Analysis-4964/ /article/2015-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-Analysis-4964/ Wed, 13 May 2015 18:15:58 -0400 An interview with Frank Kaminsky featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts with Charlie Torres in Santa Barbara, California. /article/Frank-Kaminsky-Workout-Video-4963/ /article/Frank-Kaminsky-Workout-Video-4963/ Wed, 13 May 2015 14:52:30 -0400 An interview with Myles Turner featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts with Joe Abunassar in Las Vegas, Nevada at Impact Basketball /article/Myles-Turner-Workout-Video-4962/ /article/Myles-Turner-Workout-Video-4962/ Wed, 13 May 2015 14:07:58 -0400 Discussing the recent gains made in the human movement science field, with a specific look at 2015 NBA Draft prospect Myles Turner, and his attempt to improve his career and draft outlook with the help of a specialized doctor. /article/Human-Movement-Science-and-the-NBA-Draft-and-Myles-Turner--4961/ /article/Human-Movement-Science-and-the-NBA-Draft-and-Myles-Turner--4961/ Wed, 13 May 2015 00:35:22 -0400 Discussing a variety of topics with Alan Williams in Las Vegas, including what he's working on on and off the court, his time at U.C. Santa Barbara, and how he's looking forward toward the pre-draft process. /article/Alan-Williams-Interview-4958/ /article/Alan-Williams-Interview-4958/ Tue, 12 May 2015 01:30:21 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Arizona point guard T.J. McConnell as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/TJ-McConnell-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4956/ /article/TJ-McConnell-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4956/ Mon, 11 May 2015 18:57:56 -0400 Discussing a variety of topics with Stanley Johnson in Santa Barbara, including what he's working on on and off the court, his time at Arizona, and how he's looking forward toward the pre-draft process. /article/Stanley-Johnson-Interview-4954/ /article/Stanley-Johnson-Interview-4954/ Sun, 10 May 2015 11:44:48 -0400 Discussing a variety of topics with Kelly Oubre in Santa Barbara, including what he's working on on and off the court, his time at Kansas, and how he's looking forward toward the pre-draft process. /article/Kelly-Oubre-Interview-4953/ /article/Kelly-Oubre-Interview-4953/ Sun, 10 May 2015 11:40:02 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Michigan State power forward Branden Dawson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Branden-Dawson-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4945/ /article/Branden-Dawson-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4945/ Sat, 09 May 2015 15:40:20 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Maryland shooting guard Dez Wells as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Dez-Wells-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4950/ /article/Dez-Wells-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4950/ Sat, 09 May 2015 15:40:07 -0400 The NBA officially released the list of players invited to their annual Draft Combine, to be held in Chicago next week from May 12-17th. Who got in, who didn't, and why? /article/2015-NBA-Combine-Preview-Schedule-Teams-Groupings-and-Analysis-4952/ /article/2015-NBA-Combine-Preview-Schedule-Teams-Groupings-and-Analysis-4952/ Fri, 08 May 2015 17:09:05 -0400 The unique psychological makeup that allowed Draymond Green to rise up from undersized second round pick to arguably the best defensive player in the NBA and a key component of championship contending Golden State. /article/Opportunity-Knocks-Everybody-Loves-Draymond-4951/ /article/Opportunity-Knocks-Everybody-Loves-Draymond-4951/ Thu, 07 May 2015 23:21:41 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kansas big man Cliff Alexander as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/Cliff-Alexander-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4946/ /article/Cliff-Alexander-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4946/ Wed, 06 May 2015 22:27:59 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Murray State point guard Cameron Payne as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/RJ-Hunter-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4942/ /article/RJ-Hunter-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4942/ Tue, 05 May 2015 15:45:57 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Florida shooting guard Michael Frazier as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Michael-Frazier-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4940/ /article/Michael-Frazier-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4940/ Mon, 04 May 2015 19:36:29 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Murray State point guard Cameron Payne as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/Cameron-Payne-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4939/ /article/Cameron-Payne-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4939/ Mon, 04 May 2015 18:33:55 -0400 An interview with Cameron Payne featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts with Kenny Natt and Dan Barto in Bradenton, Florida at IMG Academy /article/Cameron-Payne-Workout-Video-4936/ /article/Cameron-Payne-Workout-Video-4936/ Mon, 04 May 2015 08:56:33 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UNLV power forward Christian Wood as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/Christian-Wood-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4935/ /article/Christian-Wood-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4935/ Fri, 01 May 2015 18:04:18 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky shooting guard Devin Booker as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/Devin-Booker-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4934/ /article/Devin-Booker-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4934/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:44:25 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Virginia wing Justin Anderson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video breakdown. /article/Justin-Anderson-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4932/ /article/Justin-Anderson-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4932/ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 10:31:09 -0400 The NBA announced the list of players that have filed as early entry candidates for the 2015 NBA Draft earlier today. /article/NBA-Announced-Early-Entry-Candidates-for-2015-NBA-Draft-4931/ /article/NBA-Announced-Early-Entry-Candidates-for-2015-NBA-Draft-4931/ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:56:46 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Arkansas power forward Bobby Portis as an NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Bobby-Portis-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4930/ /article/Bobby-Portis-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4930/ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 11:38:44 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Boston College combo guard Olivier Hanlan as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Olivier-Hanlan-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4927/ /article/Olivier-Hanlan-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4927/ Sun, 26 Apr 2015 09:53:29 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Duke point guard Tyus Jones as an NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Tyus-Jones-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4926/ /article/Tyus-Jones-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4926/ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:19:43 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky power forward Trey Lyles as an NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Trey-Lyles-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4924/ /article/Trey-Lyles-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4924/ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:42:24 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Wisconsin small forward Sam Dekker as an NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Sam-Dekker-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4923/ /article/Sam-Dekker-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4923/ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 17:41:47 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Bowling Green big man Richaun Holmes as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Richaun-Holmes-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4922/ /article/Richaun-Holmes-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4922/ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 19:52:39 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Harvard wing Wesley Saunders as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Wesley-Saunders-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4921/ /article/Wesley-Saunders-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4921/ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:33:13 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Wisconsin big man Frank Kaminsky as an NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Frank-Kaminsky-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4920/ /article/Frank-Kaminsky-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4920/ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:11:00 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Tennessee shooting guard Josh Richardson as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Josh-Richardson-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4918/ /article/Josh-Richardson-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4918/ Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:45:01 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Duke wing Justise Winslow as an NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Justise-Winslow-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4912/ /article/Justise-Winslow-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4912/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:49:32 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Duke big man Jahlil Okafor as an NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Jahlil-Okafor-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4911/ /article/Jahlil-Okafor-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4911/ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 21:29:29 -0400 Seth Tuttle emerged as one of the top seniors in mid-major college basketball leading Northern Iowa to a 31-4 record. /article/Seth-Tuttle-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4906/ /article/Seth-Tuttle-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4906/ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 10:32:08 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Louisville big man Montrezl Harrell as an NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Montrezl-Harrell-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4904/ /article/Montrezl-Harrell-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4904/ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:43:28 -0400 Shannon Scott arrived at Ohio State as a McDonald's All-American and one of the most coveted point guards in his recruiting class, but his college career was largely a mixed bag. /article/Shannon-Scott-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4901/ /article/Shannon-Scott-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4901/ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:40:11 -0400 Virginia junior Justin Anderson will be declaring for the NBA Draft, as first reported by Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski. Via Campus Insiders, we take a look at what type of NBA draft prospect he is, and try to get a better gauge of where his stock is. /article/Justin-Anderson-Declaring-for-the-NBA-Draft-4899/ /article/Justin-Anderson-Declaring-for-the-NBA-Draft-4899/ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:02:04 -0400 The official measurements of the participants of the 2015 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament have been released; we break them down. /article/2015-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Measurements-and-Analysis-4897/ /article/2015-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Measurements-and-Analysis-4897/ Sat, 11 Apr 2015 15:51:27 -0400 Taking a look at some of the better performances of the third day of action at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament in Virginia, where some of the top seniors in college basketball are trying to catch the eyes of NBA scouts. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-Standouts-4892/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-Standouts-4892/ Sat, 11 Apr 2015 07:05:43 -0400 Jonathan Givony discusses NBA Draft related topics with Marc Daniels of 740 The Game in Orlando. /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-740-The-Game-4876/ /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-740-The-Game-4876/ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:16:44 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky big man Willie Cauley-Stein as an NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Willie-Cauley-Stein-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4872/ /article/Willie-Cauley-Stein-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4872/ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 04:02:21 -0400 The players participating at the 2015 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (April 8-11, official site) were announced today. /article/2015-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-4870/ /article/2015-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-4870/ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 18:50:26 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2015 NBA Draft take the floor on Monday for the NCAA Tournament Championship Game? What will NBA scouts be looking for when they do? /article/NCAA-Tournament-Championship-Game-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-4869/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Championship-Game-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-4869/ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:54:13 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky big man Karl Towns as an NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Karl-Towns-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4868/ /article/Karl-Towns-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4868/ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 13:35:14 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky fared in his matchup with Kentucky's top-10 pick big men Karl Towns and Willie Cauley-Stein at the Final Four last night. /article/Frank-Kaminsky-vs-Karl-Towns-and-Willie-Cauley-Stein-Video-Analysis-4867/ /article/Frank-Kaminsky-vs-Karl-Towns-and-Willie-Cauley-Stein-Video-Analysis-4867/ Sun, 05 Apr 2015 10:31:08 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Utah point guard Delon Wright as an NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Delon-Wright-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4866/ /article/Delon-Wright-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4866/ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 14:47:28 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Arizona small forward Stanley Johnson as an NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Stanley-Johnson-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4863/ /article/Stanley-Johnson-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4863/ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:17:08 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2015 NBA Draft take the floor on Saturday for the NCAA Tournament Final Four? What will NBA scouts be looking for when they do? /article/NCAA-Tournament-Final-Four-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-4860/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Final-Four-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-4860/ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:46:46 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Arizona Center Kaleb Tarczewski as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Kaleb-Tarczewski-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4859/ /article/Kaleb-Tarczewski-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4859/ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:37:33 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Notre Dame Point Guard Jerian Grant as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Jerian-Grant-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4858/ /article/Jerian-Grant-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4858/ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:50:48 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of UCLA Power Forward Kevon Looney as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Kevon-Looney-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4857/ /article/Kevon-Looney-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4857/ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:05:05 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2015 NBA Draft take the floor on Sunday for the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament? What will NBA scouts be looking for when they do? /article/NCAA-Tournament-Elite-Eight-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Sunday-4855/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Elite-Eight-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Sunday-4855/ Sat, 28 Mar 2015 22:09:00 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of the head to head matchup of Jahlil Okafor and Jakob Poeltl from the NCAA Tournament game between their Duke and Utah teams last night. /article/Jahlil-Okafor-vs-Jakob-Poeltl-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-4854/ /article/Jahlil-Okafor-vs-Jakob-Poeltl-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-4854/ Sat, 28 Mar 2015 16:31:24 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2015 NBA Draft take the floor on Saturday for the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament? What will NBA scouts be looking for when they do? /article/NCAA-Tournament-Elite-Eight-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Saturday-4853/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Elite-Eight-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Saturday-4853/ Sat, 28 Mar 2015 01:02:48 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Providence point guard Kris Dunn as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Kris-Dunn-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4852/ /article/Kris-Dunn-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4852/ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:10:42 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2015 NBA Draft take the floor on Friday for the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament? What will NBA scouts be looking for when they do? /article/NCAA-Tournament-Sweet-16-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Friday-4851/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Sweet-16-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Friday-4851/ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:22:55 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Kansas wing Kelly Oubre as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Kelly-Oubre-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4850/ /article/Kelly-Oubre-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4850/ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:39:48 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2015 NBA Draft take the floor on Thursday for the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament? And what will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/NCAA-Tournament-Sweet-16-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Thursday-4849/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Sweet-16-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Thursday-4849/ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:21:31 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of LSU forward Jarell Martin as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Jarell-Martin-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown--4848/ /article/Jarell-Martin-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown--4848/ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 09:18:43 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Ohio State Point Guard D'Angelo Russell as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/DAngelo-Russell-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4847/ /article/DAngelo-Russell-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4847/ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:37:56 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Green Bay point guard Keifer Sykes as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/Keifer-Sykes-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4846/ /article/Keifer-Sykes-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4846/ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 12:43:08 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Texas PF/C Myles Turner as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed video analysis and scouting report. /article/Myles-Turner-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4845/ /article/Myles-Turner-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4845/ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 14:21:51 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of the head to head matchup of D'Angelo Russell and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson from the NCAA Tournament game between their Ohio State and Arizona teams this past weekend. /article/DAngelo-Russell-vs-Rondae-Hollis-Jefferson-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-4844/ /article/DAngelo-Russell-vs-Rondae-Hollis-Jefferson-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-4844/ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 09:40:41 -0400 A thorough 17 minute talk with CBS Sports Radio's Jody Mac breaking down the 2015 NBA Draft. /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-CBS-Sports-Radio-4843/ /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-CBS-Sports-Radio-4843/ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 02:19:11 -0400 A detailed 15 minute talk with SiriusXM NBA Radio. /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-XM-Sports-Radio-4842/ /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-XM-Sports-Radio-4842/ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 02:09:30 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2015 NBA Draft take the floor on Sunday for the Round of 32 at the NCAA Tournament? And what will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Sunday-4841/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Sunday-4841/ Sat, 21 Mar 2015 15:34:36 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2015 NBA Draft take the floor on Saturday for the Round of 32 at the NCAA Tournament? And what will NBA scouts be looking for? /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Saturday--4840/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Saturday--4840/ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 14:21:40 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2015 NBA Draft take the floor on Friday for the Round of 64 at the NCAA Tournament? And what will scouts be looking for? /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Friday-4839/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Friday-4839/ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:43:51 -0400 When do the top college prospects for the 2015 NBA Draft take the floor on Thursday for the Round of 64 at the NCAA Tournament? And what will scouts be looking for? /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Thursday-4838/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Thursday-4838/ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 17:48:20 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Penn State shooting guard D.J. Newbill as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report. /article/DJ-Newbill-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4837/ /article/DJ-Newbill-Updated-NBA-Draft-Scouting-Report-4837/ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:23:46 -0400 With the 2015 NCAA Tournament Bracket officially set, we take a look at how the first weekend is shaping up from a NBA Draft perspective. Who are the prospects and what will NBA teams be looking for in each pod? /article/2015-NCAA-Tournament-First-Weekend-NBA-Prospect-Breakdown-4836/ /article/2015-NCAA-Tournament-First-Weekend-NBA-Prospect-Breakdown-4836/ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 00:34:11 -0400 A breakdown of the official 2014-2015 NCAA Post-Season awards, including first, second and third All-Conference teams, as well as the All-Freshman Teams, Coaches of the year, All-Defensive Teams, and more- for every NCAA Division I conference. /article/2015-NCAA-Postseason-Conference-Awards-4834/ /article/2015-NCAA-Postseason-Conference-Awards-4834/ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:55:16 -0400 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of ex-Washington center Robert Upshaw as a NBA Draft prospect, with a detailed scouting report and video analysis. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Robert-Upshaw-4832/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Robert-Upshaw-4832/ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:31:54 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how North Carolina's Kennedy Meeks fared in his matchup with Kentucky earlier this season. /article/Kennedy-Meeks-vs-Kentucky-Video-Analysis-4828/ /article/Kennedy-Meeks-vs-Kentucky-Video-Analysis-4828/ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:22:55 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Georgia State's R.J. Hunter fared in his matchup with Iowa State early this season. /article/RJ-Hunter-vs-Iowa-State-Video-Analysis-4826/ /article/RJ-Hunter-vs-Iowa-State-Video-Analysis-4826/ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 11:01:14 -0500 Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Syracuse's Rakeem Christmas as a NBA Draft prospect. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Rakeem-Christmas-4824/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Rakeem-Christmas-4824/ Tue, 24 Feb 2015 13:44:48 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how UCLA's Kevon Looney fared in his matchup with Arizona this past weekend. /article/Kevon-Looney-vs-Arizona-Video-Analysis-4823/ /article/Kevon-Looney-vs-Arizona-Video-Analysis-4823/ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:17:42 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how UNLV's Christian Wood fared in his matchup with Boise State's James Webb on Wednesday. /article/Christian-Wood-vs-James-Webb-Video-Analysis-4819/ /article/Christian-Wood-vs-James-Webb-Video-Analysis-4819/ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:18:41 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Notre Dame's Jerian Grant fared in his matchup with Providence's Kris Dunn earlier this season. /article/Jerian-Grant-vs-Kris-Dunn-Video-Analysis-4818/ /article/Jerian-Grant-vs-Kris-Dunn-Video-Analysis-4818/ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:02:26 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Utah's Delon Wright fared in his matchup with Cal's Tyrone Wallace this past weekend. /article/Delon-Wright-vs-Tyrone-Wallace-Video-Analysis-4817/ /article/Delon-Wright-vs-Tyrone-Wallace-Video-Analysis-4817/ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:49:38 -0500 Studying the evolution of Anthony Davis, from Kentucky to the NBA. What kind of player was he coming out of college, and what areas of his game did he improve the most in to help him develop into arguably the most productive player in the league right now? /article/The-Evolution-of-Anthony-Davis-from-Kentucky-to-the-NBA-4816/ /article/The-Evolution-of-Anthony-Davis-from-Kentucky-to-the-NBA-4816/ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:36:22 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Kentucky's Karl Towns fared in his matchup with LSU's Jarell Martin. /article/Karl-Towns-vs-Jarell-Martin-Video-Analysis-4815/ /article/Karl-Towns-vs-Jarell-Martin-Video-Analysis-4815/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:09:18 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Duke's Justise Winslow fared in his matchup with Virginia's Justin Anderson. /article/Justise-Winslow-vs-Justin-Anderson-Video-Analysis-4809/ /article/Justise-Winslow-vs-Justin-Anderson-Video-Analysis-4809/ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 18:38:12 -0500 Using SportVU data to learn more about potential #1 pick Jahlil Okafor as a college player and NBA prospect. /article/SportVU-Insight-on-Jahlil-Okafor-as-a-College-Player-and-NBA-Prospect-4808/ /article/SportVU-Insight-on-Jahlil-Okafor-as-a-College-Player-and-NBA-Prospect-4808/ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 13:39:11 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Ohio State's D'Angelo Russell fared in his matchup with Indiana this past weekend. /article/DAngelo-Russell-vs-Indiana-Video-Analysis-4807/ /article/DAngelo-Russell-vs-Indiana-Video-Analysis-4807/ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:58:28 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of the head to head matchup of big man prospects Robert Upshaw and Jakob Poeltl from the game between their Washington and Utah teams yesterday. /article/Robert-Upshaw-vs-Jakob-Poeltl-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4806/ /article/Robert-Upshaw-vs-Jakob-Poeltl-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4806/ Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:01:36 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of the head to head matchup of wing prospects Stanley Johnson and Anthony Brown from the game between their Arizona and Stanford teams this past weekend. /article/Stanley-Johnson-vs-Anthony-Brown-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4805/ /article/Stanley-Johnson-vs-Anthony-Brown-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4805/ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 16:55:31 -0500 Already in the midst of a somewhat underwhelming season, Caris LeVert was delivered a major setback this week learning he suffered a “complete fracture” of his left foot, which will require a second surgery and another 12 weeks off basketball activities. The injury ends LeVert's junior season after just 17 games, and leaves him with a very difficult decision this upcoming spring about whether to return for his senior season. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Caris-LeVert-4804/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Caris-LeVert-4804/ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:43:05 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of the head to head matchup of Delon Wright and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson from the game between their Utah and Arizona teams this past weekend. /article/Delon-Wright-vs-Rondae-Jefferson-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4803/ /article/Delon-Wright-vs-Rondae-Jefferson-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4803/ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 08:40:35 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Ohio State's D'Angelo Russell fared in his matchup with Louisville. /article/DAngelo-Russell-vs-Louisville-Video-Analysis-4802/ /article/DAngelo-Russell-vs-Louisville-Video-Analysis-4802/ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:19:50 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of the head to head matchup of big men prospects Bobby Portis and Damian Jones from the game between their Arkansas and Vanderbilt teams this week. /article/Bobby-Portis-vs-Damian-Jones-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4801/ /article/Bobby-Portis-vs-Damian-Jones-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4801/ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:39:28 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of guard prospects Jerian Grant and J.P. Tokoto from the matchup between their Notre Dame and North Carolina teams this week. /article/Jerian-Grant-vs-JP-Tokoto-Video-Analysis-4800/ /article/Jerian-Grant-vs-JP-Tokoto-Video-Analysis-4800/ Wed, 07 Jan 2015 13:37:46 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how UNLV's Christian Wood fared in his matchup with Arizona on December 23rd in Las Vegas. /article/Christian-Wood-vs-Arizona-Video-Analysis-4799/ /article/Christian-Wood-vs-Arizona-Video-Analysis-4799/ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:12:25 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how UNLV's Rashad Vaughn fared in his matchup with Arizona on December 23rd in Las Vegas. /article/Rashad-Vaughn-vs-Arizona-Video-Analysis-4798/ /article/Rashad-Vaughn-vs-Arizona-Video-Analysis-4798/ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:36:53 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Louisville's Montrezl Harrell fared in his matchup with Kentucky's vaunted NBA-bound frontcourt this past week. /article/Montrezl-Harrell-vs-Kentuckys-NBA-Frontcourt-Video-Analysis-4797/ /article/Montrezl-Harrell-vs-Kentuckys-NBA-Frontcourt-Video-Analysis-4797/ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 10:31:24 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of top big men freshmen prospects Jakob Poeltl and Cliff Alexander from the matchup between their Utah and Kansas teams last week. /article/Jakob-Poeltl-vs-Cliff-Alexander-Video-Analysis-4796/ /article/Jakob-Poeltl-vs-Cliff-Alexander-Video-Analysis-4796/ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 06:43:41 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how freshman swingman Stanley Johnson fared against Zak Irvin and Caris LeVert in Arizona's win over Michigan earlier this week. /article/Stanley-Johnson-vs-Zak-Irvin-and-Caris-LeVert-Video-Analysis-4794/ /article/Stanley-Johnson-vs-Zak-Irvin-and-Caris-LeVert-Video-Analysis-4794/ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:19:32 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Texas' Myles Turner fared in his matchup with Kentucky's vaunted NBA-bound frontcourt this past week in Lexington. /article/Myles-Turner-vs-Kentuckys-NBA-Frontcourt-Video-Analysis-4792/ /article/Myles-Turner-vs-Kentuckys-NBA-Frontcourt-Video-Analysis-4792/ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 10:14:16 -0500 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Duke's Jahlil Okafor and Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky performed in their head to head matchup this past week in Madison. /article/Jahlil-Okafor-vs-Frank-Kaminsky-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4791/ /article/Jahlil-Okafor-vs-Frank-Kaminsky-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4791/ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:17:26 -0500 The NBA Draft Age Limit discussion is still "at the top" of Adam Silver's list of changes he'd like to implement, as he reiterated in a recent conversation with GQ's Chuck Klosterman. /article/NBA-Draft-Age-Limit-Still-on-Adam-Silvers-Mind-4790/ /article/NBA-Draft-Age-Limit-Still-on-Adam-Silvers-Mind-4790/ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:33:26 -0500 We wrap up our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the NCAA with scouting reports on players from non-BCS conferences ranked 22-25: Deandre Bembry, Dyshawn Pierre, Wesley Saunders, and Dwayne Polee /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-10-Prospects-22-25-4778/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-10-Prospects-22-25-4778/ Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:19:42 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports on players ranked 18-21: Speedy Smith, Cameron Payne, Alex Hamilton and Luke Nelson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-9-Prospects-18-21-4775/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-9-Prospects-18-21-4775/ Fri, 07 Nov 2014 12:27:52 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports on players ranked 14-17: Mamadou Ndiaye, Vince Hunter, Joel Bolomboy and Larry Nance. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-8-Prospects-14-17-4774/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-8-Prospects-14-17-4774/ Thu, 06 Nov 2014 15:35:58 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports on players ranked 10-13: Przemek Karnowski, Alan Williams, Christian Wood and Treveon Graham. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-7-Prospects-10-13-4773/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-7-Prospects-10-13-4773/ Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:14:50 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports on players ranked 6-9: Ron Baker, Fred VanVleet, Keifer Sykes and Briante Weber. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-6-Prospects-6-9-4772/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-6-Prospects-6-9-4772/ Tue, 04 Nov 2014 14:00:35 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with a video scouting report on the #5 prospect outside of the "Big 7", Rhode Island's E.C. Matthews. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Five-4771/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Five-4771/ Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:38:26 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with a video scouting report on the #4 prospect outside of the "Big 7", Louisiana Lafayette's Shawn Long. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Four-4770/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Four-4770/ Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:42:30 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with a video scouting report on the #3 prospect outside of the "Big 7", Gonzaga's Domantas Sabonis. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Three-4766/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Three-4766/ Thu, 30 Oct 2014 10:12:06 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with a video scouting report on the #2 prospect outside of the "Big 7", UNLV's Rashad Vaughn. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-4765/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-4765/ Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:36:45 -0400 We kick off our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with a video scouting report on the #1 prospect outside of the "Big 7", Georgia State's R.J. Hunter. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-1-4764/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-1-4764/ Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:43:07 -0400 We conclude our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with scouting reports on players ranked 22-26 in the conference: Quinn Cook, James Robinson, Justin Anderson, Rakeem Christmas and Boris Bojanovsky. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-10-Prospects-22-26-4763/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-10-Prospects-22-26-4763/ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:39:56 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with scouting reports on players ranked 17-21 in the conference: Chris McCullough, Malcolm Brogdon, Joel James, Olivier Hanlan, and Aaron Thomas. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-9-Prospects-17-21-4761/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-9-Prospects-17-21-4761/ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:33:08 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with scouting reports on players ranked 12-16 in the conference: Rasheed Sulaimon, Mike Tobey, Anthony Barber, J.P. Tokoto and Wayne Blackshear. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-8-Prospects-12-16--4760/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-8-Prospects-12-16--4760/ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:15:06 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with scouting reports on players ranked 7-11 in the conference: Theo Pinson, Justin Jackson, Terry Rozier. Jerian Grant and Kennedy Meeks. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-7-Prospects-7-11--4759/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-7-Prospects-7-11--4759/ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:09:48 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report on in the #6 prospect in the conference, North Carolina's Marcus Paige. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-6-Marcus-Paige-Scouting-Video-4758/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-6-Marcus-Paige-Scouting-Video-4758/ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:03:48 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report on in the #5 prospect in the conference, North Carolina's Brice Johnson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-5-Brice-Johnson-Scouting-Video-4757/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-5-Brice-Johnson-Scouting-Video-4757/ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:41:58 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report on in the #4 prospect in the conference, Duke's Tyus Jones. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-4-Tyus-Jones-Scouting-Video-4756/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-4-Tyus-Jones-Scouting-Video-4756/ Mon, 20 Oct 2014 08:41:58 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report on in the #3 prospect in the conference, Louisville's Montrezl Harrell. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-3-Montrezl-Harrell-Scouting-Video-4752/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-3-Montrezl-Harrell-Scouting-Video-4752/ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:22:47 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report on in the #2 prospect in the conference, Duke's Justise Winslow. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-2-Justise-Winslow-Scouting-Video-4751/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-2-Justise-Winslow-Scouting-Video-4751/ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:38:25 -0400 We kick off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report on in the #1 prospect in the conference, Duke's Jahlil Okafor. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-1-Jahlil-Okafor-Scouting-Video-4750/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-1-Jahlil-Okafor-Scouting-Video-4750/ Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:21:57 -0400 We conclude our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with scouting reports on players ranked 16-20 in the conference: James Blackmon, Nigel Hayes, Gabe Olaseni, Rayvonte Rice and Derrick Walton. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-7-Prospects-16-20-4749/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-7-Prospects-16-20-4749/ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:40:31 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with scouting reports on players ranked 8-11 in the conference: Dez Wells, Aaron White, Troy Williams and Amir Williams. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-6-Prospects-12-15-4748/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-6-Prospects-12-15-4748/ Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:20:23 -0400 Measurements and analysis from the Kentucky Combine, which featured some of the top prospects for the 2015 NBA Draft. /article/2014-Kentucky-Combine-Measurements-and-Analysis-4747/ /article/2014-Kentucky-Combine-Measurements-and-Analysis-4747/ Sat, 11 Oct 2014 22:00:00 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with scouting reports on players ranked 8-11 in the conference: Zak Irvin, D'Angelo Russell, Shannon Scott and Sam Thompson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-5-Prospects-8-11-4744/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-5-Prospects-8-11-4744/ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 18:14:04 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with scouting reports on players ranked 4-7 in the conference: Terran Petteway, Branden Dawson, A.J. Hammons and Yogi Ferrell. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-4-Prospects-4-7-4743/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-4-Prospects-4-7-4743/ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:36:49 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report on in the #3 prospect in the conference, Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-3-Frank-Kaminsky-Scouting-Video-4741/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-3-Frank-Kaminsky-Scouting-Video-4741/ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 10:28:52 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report on in the #2 prospect in the conference, Michigan's Caris LeVert. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-2-Caris-LeVert-Scouting-Video-4740/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-2-Caris-LeVert-Scouting-Video-4740/ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 12:09:44 -0400 Video interview with talented Memphis power forward prospect Austin Nichols and standout 2018 prospect Simi Shittu. /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Austin-Nichols-and-Simi-Shittu-4736/ /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Austin-Nichols-and-Simi-Shittu-4736/ Sat, 04 Oct 2014 19:20:14 -0400 We kick off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report on in the #1 prospect in the conference, Wisconsin's Sam Dekker. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-1-Sam-Dekker-Scouting-Video-4734/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-1-Sam-Dekker-Scouting-Video-4734/ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:44:04 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big East with scouting reports on players ranked 6-10 in the conference: Darrun Hilliard, Josh Hart, Tyler Harris, Jalen Reynolds and Joshua Smith. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-2-Prospects-6-10-4733/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-2-Prospects-6-10-4733/ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 10:57:52 -0400 We kick off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big East with scouting reports on players ranked 1-5 in the conference: Isaiah Whitehead, Chris Obekpa, Rysheed Jordan, Deonte Burton and D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-1-Prospects-1-5-4732/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-1-Prospects-1-5-4732/ Wed, 01 Oct 2014 17:31:30 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the SEC with part twelve, players ranked 18-22: Jarvis Summers, Johnathan Williams, Kasey Hill, Alex Caruso and Shannon Hale. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Twelve-Prospects-18-22-4731/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Twelve-Prospects-18-22-4731/ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:50:46 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the SEC with part eleven, players ranked 14-17: Michael Frazier, Michael Qualls, Sindarius Thornwell and Dorian Finney-Smith. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Eleven-Prospects-14-17-4729/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Eleven-Prospects-14-17-4729/ Mon, 29 Sep 2014 09:00:33 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the SEC with part ten, players ranked 10-13: Marcus Lee, Damian Jones, Jordan Mickey and Moses Kingsley. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Ten-Prospects-10-13-4728/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Ten-Prospects-10-13-4728/ Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:02:14 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #9 prospect in the conference, Kentucky's Alex Poythress. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-9-Alex-Poythress-Scouting-Video-4727/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-9-Alex-Poythress-Scouting-Video-4727/ Thu, 25 Sep 2014 15:09:26 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #8 prospect in the conference, Kentucky's Aaron Harrison. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-8-Aaron-Harrison-Scouting-Video-4726/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-8-Aaron-Harrison-Scouting-Video-4726/ Thu, 25 Sep 2014 10:29:49 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #6 prospect in the conference, LSU's Jarell Martin. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-6-Jarell-Martin-Scouting-Video-4723/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-6-Jarell-Martin-Scouting-Video-4723/ Wed, 24 Sep 2014 09:41:40 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #5 prospect in the conference, Kentucky's Dakari Johnson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-5-Dakari-Johnson-Scouting-Video-4721/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-5-Dakari-Johnson-Scouting-Video-4721/ Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:14:44 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Arkansas' Bobby Portis. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-4-Bobby-Portis-Scouting-Video-4720/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-4-Bobby-Portis-Scouting-Video-4720/ Tue, 23 Sep 2014 08:15:33 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Florida's Chris Walker. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-3-Chris-Walker-Scouting-Video-4719/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-3-Chris-Walker-Scouting-Video-4719/ Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:20:48 -0400 We complete our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the AAC with scouting reports on players ranked 6-10 in the conference: Will Cummings, Markus Kennedy, Keith Frazier, L.J. Rose and James Woodard. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-3-Prospects-6-10-4718/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-3-Prospects-6-10-4718/ Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:16:19 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Kentucky's Willie Cauley-Stein. /article/Top-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-2-Willie-Cauley-Stein-Scouting-Video-4717/ /article/Top-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-2-Willie-Cauley-Stein-Scouting-Video-4717/ Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:08:06 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Kentucky's Karl Towns. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-1-Karl-Towns-Scouting-Video-4715/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-1-Karl-Towns-Scouting-Video-4715/ Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:28:36 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the AAC with scouting reports on players ranked 2-5 in the conference: Austin Nichols, Nick King, Shaq Goodwin and Ryan Boatright. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-2-Prospects-2-5-4714/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-2-Prospects-2-5-4714/ Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:37:10 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the AAC with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, UConn's Amida Brimah. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-1-Amida-Brimah-Scouting-Video-4713/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-1-Amida-Brimah-Scouting-Video-4713/ Tue, 16 Sep 2014 15:04:49 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Big 12 with part eight, players ranked 17-20: Wesley Iwundu, Kyan Anderson, Dustin Hogue, Bryce Dejean-Jones. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-8-Prospects-17-20-4712/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-8-Prospects-17-20-4712/ Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:12:08 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Big 12 with part seven, players ranked 13-16: Jonathan Holmes, Devin Williams, Ricardo Gathers and Monte Morris. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-7-Prospects-13-16-4711/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-7-Prospects-13-16-4711/ Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:41:09 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Big 12 with part six, players ranked 9-12: Cameron Ridley, Marcus Foster, Isaiah Taylor and Buddy Hield. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-6-Prospects-9-12-4710/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-6-Prospects-9-12-4710/ Sun, 14 Sep 2014 17:10:30 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Big 12 with part five, players ranked 5-8: Juwan Staten, Perry Ellis, Georges Niang and LeBryan Nash. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-5-Prospects-5-8--4708/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-5-Prospects-5-8--4708/ Fri, 12 Sep 2014 13:20:09 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Kansas' Wayne Selden. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-4-Wayne-Selden-Scouting-Video-4707/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-4-Wayne-Selden-Scouting-Video-4707/ Fri, 12 Sep 2014 09:37:26 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Texas' Myles Turner. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-3-Myles-Turner-Scouting-Video-4706/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-3-Myles-Turner-Scouting-Video-4706/ Thu, 11 Sep 2014 08:34:58 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Cliff Alexander. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12Part-2-Cliff-Alexander-Scouting-Video-4705/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12Part-2-Cliff-Alexander-Scouting-Video-4705/ Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:00:36 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Kelly Oubre. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-1-Kelly-Oubre-Scouting-Video-4704/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-1-Kelly-Oubre-Scouting-Video-4704/ Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:31:18 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Pac-12 with part seven, players ranked 15-20: Chasson Randle, Xavier Johnson, Tyrone Wallace, Tony Parker (GA), Davonte Lacy and David Kravish. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-7-Prospects-15-20--4703/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-7-Prospects-15-20--4703/ Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:56:05 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Pac-12 with part six, players ranked 10-14: Joseph Young, Anthony Brown, Kaleb Tarczewski, Josh Scott, T.J. McConnell. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-6-Prospects-10-14--4702/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-6-Prospects-10-14--4702/ Mon, 08 Sep 2014 12:44:02 -0400 A video interview with athletic LSU big man Jordan Mickey. /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Jordan-Mickey-4701/ /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Jordan-Mickey-4701/ Sun, 07 Sep 2014 15:46:35 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA draft prospects in the Pac-12 with part five, players ranked 5-9: Delon Wright, Nigel Williams-Goss, Brandon Ashley, Kevon Looney and Reid Travis. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-5-Prospects-5-9--4699/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-5-Prospects-5-9--4699/ Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:54:50 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Cal's Jabari Bird. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-4-Jabari-Bird-Scouting-Video-4698/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-4-Jabari-Bird-Scouting-Video-4698/ Fri, 05 Sep 2014 10:35:12 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, UCLA's Norman Powell. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-3-Norman-Powell-Scouting-Video-4696/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-3-Norman-Powell-Scouting-Video-4696/ Thu, 04 Sep 2014 10:43:05 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-2-Rondae-Hollis-Jefferson-Video-4695/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-2-Rondae-Hollis-Jefferson-Video-4695/ Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:19:23 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Stanley Johnson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12Part-1-Stanley-Johnson-Scouting-Video-4693/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12Part-1-Stanley-Johnson-Scouting-Video-4693/ Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:03:50 -0400 A video interview with Cal sophomore Jabari Bird from adidas Nations. /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Jabari-Bird-4691/ /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Jabari-Bird-4691/ Sun, 31 Aug 2014 12:01:04 -0400 A video interview with Arizona center prospect Kaleb Tarczewski from adidas Nations. /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Kaleb-Tarczewski-4685/ /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Kaleb-Tarczewski-4685/ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:26:42 -0400 A video interview with Kansas power forward Perry Ellis from adidas Nations. /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Perry-Ellis-4681/ /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Perry-Ellis-4681/ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:06:16 -0400 A video interview with Wisconsin senior big man Frank Kaminsky at adidas Nations in Los Angeles. /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Frank-Kaminsky-4677/ /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Frank-Kaminsky-4677/ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 09:33:02 -0400 A video interview with Louisville sophomore guard Terry Rozier at adidas Nations in Los Angeles. /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Terry-Rozier-4672/ /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Terry-Rozier-4672/ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 09:41:31 -0400 A video interview with one of the most productive rising sophomores in the country, Rhode Island's E.C. Matthews. /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-EC-Matthews-4669/ /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-EC-Matthews-4669/ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:32:30 -0400 A video interview with UCLA guard Norman Powell at adidas nations in Los Angeles, California. /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Norman-Powell-4666/ /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Norman-Powell-4666/ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 10:01:25 -0400 A video interview with Louisville big man and potential lottery pick Montrezl Harrell at the 2014 adidas Nations practices in Los Angeles, California. /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Montrezl-Harrell-4664/ /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Interview-Montrezl-Harrell-4664/ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 09:59:06 -0400 We'll once again be in attendance for adidas Nations, where the country's top-ranked high school players will face off with top young players from all over the world. /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Rosters-Announced-4662/ /article/2014-adidas-Nations-Rosters-Announced-4662/ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 11:00:58 -0400 The measurements from the 2014 LeBron James Skills Academy were released this week. /article/2014-LeBron-James-Skills-Academy-Measurements-and-Analysis-4660/ /article/2014-LeBron-James-Skills-Academy-Measurements-and-Analysis-4660/ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:56:12 -0400 The measurements from the 2014 Kevin Durant Skills Academy were released this week. /article/2014-Kevin-Durant-Skills-Academy-Measurements-and-Analysis-4652/ /article/2014-Kevin-Durant-Skills-Academy-Measurements-and-Analysis-4652/ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:59:04 -0400 Scouting reports covering the top international prospects at the 2014 FIBA U18 Americas Championship held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. /article/2014-FIBA-U18-Americas-Championship-World-Scouting-Reports-4635/ /article/2014-FIBA-U18-Americas-Championship-World-Scouting-Reports-4635/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:33:25 -0400 Interviews with Indiana's Noah Vonleh, Connecticut's Shabazz Napier, and Syracuse's Tyler Ennis from media day at the 2014 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Vonleh-Ennis-and-Napier-4642/ /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Vonleh-Ennis-and-Napier-4642/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:23:42 -0400 Interviews with Creighton's Doug McDermott, Duke's Rodney Hood, and North Carolina State's T.J. Warren from media day at the 2014 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-McDermott-Hood-Warren-4641/ /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-McDermott-Hood-Warren-4641/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:23:30 -0400 Interviews with Duke's Jabari Parker, UCLA's Zach LaVine, and Michigan State's Adreian Payne at the 2014 NBA Draft Media Day in New York City. /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interivews-Parker-LaVine-Payne-4644/ /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interivews-Parker-LaVine-Payne-4644/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:23:19 -0400 Interviews with Dario Saric and Elfrid Payton from media day at the 2014 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Dario-Saric-and-Elfrid-Payton-4643/ /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Dario-Saric-and-Elfrid-Payton-4643/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:22:57 -0400 Interviews with Australian guard Dante Exum, Kentucky forward Julius Randle, and Oklahoma State guard Marcus Smart from media day at the 2014 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Exum-Randle-Smart-4640/ /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Exum-Randle-Smart-4640/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 20:47:41 -0400 Interviews with Arizona's Aaron Gordon, Michigan State's Gary Harris, and Andrew Wiggins of Kansas from media day at the 2014 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Wiggins-Gordon-Harris-4639/ /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Wiggins-Gordon-Harris-4639/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:34:33 -0400 Interviews with Michigan's Nik Stauskas and Kentucky's James Young from media day at the 2014 NBA Draft in New York City. /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Nik-Stauskas-and-James-Young-4637/ /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Nik-Stauskas-and-James-Young-4637/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:40:24 -0400 Stanley Johnson, Myles Turner, Justise Winslow and Tyus Jones preview the 2014 NBA Draft for DraftExpress from Colorado Springs, where they just won the U18 FIBA Americas Championship for USA Basketball. /article/Future-Lottery-Picks-Preview-The-2014-NBA-Draft-4636/ /article/Future-Lottery-Picks-Preview-The-2014-NBA-Draft-4636/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:03:59 -0400 Scouting reports on the top US prospects who competed at the FIBA U18 Americas Championships in Colorado Springs. /article/2014-FIBA-U18-Americas-Championship-US-Scouting-Reports-4634/ /article/2014-FIBA-U18-Americas-Championship-US-Scouting-Reports-4634/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 00:06:51 -0400 The measurements from the 2014 Nike Skill Academies were released earlier today. /article/2014-Nike-Skills-Academy-Measurements-Results-and-Analysis-4633/ /article/2014-Nike-Skills-Academy-Measurements-Results-and-Analysis-4633/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 23:37:46 -0400 New feature on DraftExpress allows you to explore a variety of topics revolving around the expected value of NBA Draft picks, including average win shares, hall of famers and all-stars produced, average minutes and games played, and much more. /article/New-DX-Feature-NBA-Draft-Pick-Expected-Value-4632/ /article/New-DX-Feature-NBA-Draft-Pick-Expected-Value-4632/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:04:31 -0400 Taking a look at how Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker's college stats stack up historically among other top three draft picks, and how small forwards, including some of the biggest stars, are utilized in today's NBA. /article/The-Past-Present-and-Future-of-the-SF-Position-and-the-2014-NBA-Draft-4631/ /article/The-Past-Present-and-Future-of-the-SF-Position-and-the-2014-NBA-Draft-4631/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:21:33 -0400 We continue our series of articles digging into the statistical profiles of the 2014 NBA Draft class with the power forward position. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2014-Power-Forward-Crop-4627/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2014-Power-Forward-Crop-4627/ Sat, 21 Jun 2014 13:28:53 -0400 We wrap up our series on situational statistics with our analysis of the center position. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2014-Center-Crop-4618/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2014-Center-Crop-4618/ Sat, 21 Jun 2014 13:28:15 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Aaron Gordon and Kyle Anderson performed in their head to head matchups versus each other in college this past season. /article/Kyle-Anderson-vs-Aaron-Gordon-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4626/ /article/Kyle-Anderson-vs-Aaron-Gordon-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4626/ Fri, 20 Jun 2014 11:00:30 -0400 We continue our series of articles on the situational strengths and weaknesses of players eligible for the 2014 NBA Draft with this year's small forward crop. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2014-Small-Forward-Crop-4620/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2014-Small-Forward-Crop-4620/ Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:43:04 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Rodney Hood and K.J. McDaniels performed in their two head to head matchups versus each other in college this past season. /article/Rodney-Hood-vs-KJ-McDaniels---Head-to-Head-Matchups-Video-Analysis-4625/ /article/Rodney-Hood-vs-KJ-McDaniels---Head-to-Head-Matchups-Video-Analysis-4625/ Thu, 19 Jun 2014 11:05:45 -0400 We continue our series on the situational strengths and weaknesses of the 2014 NBA Draft with this year's shooting guard class. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2014-Shooting-Guard-Crop-4619/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2014-Shooting-Guard-Crop-4619/ Thu, 19 Jun 2014 08:55:09 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker performed in their matchups in college and at the Nike Hoop Summit. /article/Jabari-Parker-vs-Andrew-Wiggins---Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4621/ /article/Jabari-Parker-vs-Andrew-Wiggins---Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4621/ Wed, 18 Jun 2014 09:16:19 -0400 Box-scores don't always tell us everything we need to know about what happened in an actual game, and season averages can be misleading at times in attempting to project what type of NBA player a NCAA or international prospect will become. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2014-Point-Guard-Crop-4617/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2014-Point-Guard-Crop-4617/ Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:10:43 -0400 The complete list of NCAA and international players who withdrew their names from the 2014 NBA draft, as well as those who remain eligible. /article/NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-Withdrawal-Deadline-Final-List-4616/ /article/NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-Withdrawal-Deadline-Final-List-4616/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:37:39 -0400 Studying the evolution of Kawhi Leonard's game, from San Diego State to the San Antonio Spurs. What kind of player was he coming out of college, and what areas of his game did he improve the most in to help him develop into the MVP of the 2014 NBA Finals? /article/The-Evolution-of-Kawhi-Leonard--from-San-Diego-State-to-San-Antonio-4615/ /article/The-Evolution-of-Kawhi-Leonard--from-San-Diego-State-to-San-Antonio-4615/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:10:49 -0400 Footage of James Young working out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft in Los Angeles, with an interview discussing what he's working on, his contact with former Kentucky teammates, the support he receives from BBN, his strengths as a player, who he models his game after, what he needs to improve on and more. /article/James-Young-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-4614/ /article/James-Young-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-4614/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 09:28:16 -0400 In our fifth analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top 13 centers eligible for the 2014 NBA draft. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2014-Center-Crop-4611/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2014-Center-Crop-4611/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:38:33 -0400 In our fourth analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top 22 power forwards eligible for the 2014 NBA draft. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2014-Power-Forward-Crop-4610/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2014-Power-Forward-Crop-4610/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:02:38 -0400 In our third analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top 25 small forwards eligible for the 2014 NBA draft. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2014-Small-Forward-Crop-4609/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2014-Small-Forward-Crop-4609/ Sun, 15 Jun 2014 13:23:25 -0400 In our first analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top 17 point guards eligible for the 2014 NBA draft. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2014-Point-Guard-Crop-4607/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2014-Point-Guard-Crop-4607/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:02:46 -0400 In our second analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top 20 shooting guards eligible for the 2014 NBA draft. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2014-Shooting-Guard-Crop-4608/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2014-Shooting-Guard-Crop-4608/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:53:21 -0400 Footage of Taylor Braun working out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft in Chicago, with an interview discussing what he's working on, what type of player and person he is on and off the court, how he got to North Dakota State and more. /article/Taylor-Braun-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-4612/ /article/Taylor-Braun-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-4612/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:39:46 -0400 Footage of Marcus Smart working out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft in Los Angeles. /article/Marcus-Smart-Pre-Draft-Workout-for-NBA-Scouts-4605/ /article/Marcus-Smart-Pre-Draft-Workout-for-NBA-Scouts-4605/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:46:56 -0400 Footage of Jordan Clarkson working out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft, with commentary from Clarkson and his trainer Jay Hernandez. /article/Jordan-Clarkson-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4604/ /article/Jordan-Clarkson-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4604/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:31:35 -0400 Mike Schmitz breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Missouri's Jordan Clarkson, who has impressed NBA teams recently with his performance in private workouts. /article/Jordan-Clarkson-Scouting-Video-4603/ /article/Jordan-Clarkson-Scouting-Video-4603/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:32:13 -0400 Footage of Kyle Anderson working out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft. /article/Kyle-Anderson-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-4601/ /article/Kyle-Anderson-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-4601/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 19:30:24 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Zach Lavine performed without Jordan Adams and Kyle Anderson on the floor this season. /article/Zach-Lavine-without-Jordan-Adams-and-Kyle-Anderson-Video-Analysis-4600/ /article/Zach-Lavine-without-Jordan-Adams-and-Kyle-Anderson-Video-Analysis-4600/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:14:36 -0400 Footage of Joel Embiid working out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft. /article/Joel-Embiid-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-4596/ /article/Joel-Embiid-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-4596/ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 10:03:48 -0400 Footage of Jerami Grant working out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft. /article/Jerami-Grant-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-4592/ /article/Jerami-Grant-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-4592/ Sat, 07 Jun 2014 09:26:06 -0400 Cameron Bairstow was arguably the most improved player in college basketball this season, emerging as one of the most prolific and efficient scorers in the NCAA. What are his strengths and weaknesses and how does he stack up as a NBA prospect? /article/Cameron-Bairstow-Updated-Scouting-Report-4591/ /article/Cameron-Bairstow-Updated-Scouting-Report-4591/ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:45:29 -0400 We joined Glenn Robinson as he works out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including what he's trying to improve on in the short-term and what he feels he can bring to a NBA team. /article/Glenn-Robinson-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4590/ /article/Glenn-Robinson-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4590/ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:42:11 -0400 After an up and down college career, spanning three schools Mike Moser is finally in the draft officially. What are his strengths and weaknesses and what kind of NBA prospect is he? /article/Mike-Moser-Updated-Scouting-Report-4589/ /article/Mike-Moser-Updated-Scouting-Report-4589/ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:17:41 -0400 We joined Gary Harris as he works out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including what he's trying to improve on in the short-term and what he feels he can bring to a NBA team. /article/Gary-Harris-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4588/ /article/Gary-Harris-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4588/ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 18:07:40 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Nik Stauskas and Gary Harris performed in their matchup against each other this season, with a specific focus on how they looked guarding each other. We examine the strengths of weaknesses of each prospect first and then see how Stauskas and Harris actually fared. /article/Nik-Stauskas-vs-Gary-Harris-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Analysis-4570/ /article/Nik-Stauskas-vs-Gary-Harris-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Analysis-4570/ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:23:49 -0400 We joined Khem Birch as he works out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including what he's trying to improve on in the short-term and what he feels he can bring to a NBA team. /article/Khem-Birch-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4585/ /article/Khem-Birch-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4585/ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:53:59 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Jabari Parker performed in his match ups against players and teams with NBA length and athleticism. /article/Jabari-Parker-vs-NBA-Length-Video-Analysis-4584/ /article/Jabari-Parker-vs-NBA-Length-Video-Analysis-4584/ Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:12:54 -0400 Footage of Jabari Parker working out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft. /article/Jabari-Parker-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-4583/ /article/Jabari-Parker-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-Video-4583/ Tue, 03 Jun 2014 10:48:29 -0400 We joined Noah Vonleh as he works out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including what he's trying to improve on in the short-term and what he feels he can bring to a NBA team. /article/Noah-Vonleh-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4582/ /article/Noah-Vonleh-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4582/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:24:00 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Noah Vonleh performed in his match ups against players and teams with NBA length and athleticism. /article/Noah-Vonleh-vs-NBA-Length-Video-Analysis-4581/ /article/Noah-Vonleh-vs-NBA-Length-Video-Analysis-4581/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 11:26:25 -0400 We joined T.J. Warren as he works out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including what he's trying to improve on in the short-term and what he feels he can bring to a NBA team. /article/TJ-Warren-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4580/ /article/TJ-Warren-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4580/ Sun, 01 Jun 2014 19:43:24 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Louisiana-Lafayette's Elfrid Payton performed in his match ups against the elite competition. /article/Elfrid-Payton-vs-Elite-Competition-4579/ /article/Elfrid-Payton-vs-Elite-Competition-4579/ Sat, 31 May 2014 23:24:52 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Jabari Parker and and Aaron Gordon performed in their matchup against each other this season, with a specific focus on how they looked guarding each other. We examine the strengths of weaknesses of each prospect first and then see how Parker and Gordon actually fared. /article/Jabari-Parker-vs-Aaron-Gordon-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Analysis-4569/ /article/Jabari-Parker-vs-Aaron-Gordon-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Analysis-4569/ Sat, 31 May 2014 08:29:48 -0400 We joined Elfrid Payton as he works out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including what he's trying to improve on in the short-term and what he feels he can bring to a NBA team /article/Elfrid-Payton-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4578/ /article/Elfrid-Payton-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4578/ Fri, 30 May 2014 17:54:26 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Doug McDermott performed in his match ups against the NBA-caliber length and athleticism. /article/Doug-McDermott-vs-NBA-Length-Video-Analysis-4577/ /article/Doug-McDermott-vs-NBA-Length-Video-Analysis-4577/ Fri, 30 May 2014 12:06:00 -0400 A key role-player during Michigan's run to the 2013 National Championship Game, Glenn Robinson III's sophomore season presented significant challenges as he adjusted to life without Trey Burke. Where does Robinson stand as we head towards the 2014 NBA Draft? /article/Glenn-Robinson-Updated-Scouting-Report-4576/ /article/Glenn-Robinson-Updated-Scouting-Report-4576/ Thu, 29 May 2014 11:39:38 -0400 After electing to stay for his senior season at Baylor, Cory Jefferson regressed on some areas, which hurt his draft stock somewhat. What are his strengths and weaknesses and what kind of player does he project as? /article/Cory-Jefferson-Updated-Scouting-Report-4575/ /article/Cory-Jefferson-Updated-Scouting-Report-4575/ Thu, 29 May 2014 11:07:57 -0400 After a solid sophomore season, Alex Kirk regressed somewhat as a redshirt junior, but nevertheless elected to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2014 NBA Draft. What are his strengths and weaknesses as a draft prospect? /article/Alex-Kirk-Updated-Scouting-Report-4573/ /article/Alex-Kirk-Updated-Scouting-Report-4573/ Thu, 29 May 2014 09:50:52 -0400 We joined Zach LaVine as he works out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including what he's trying to improve on in the short-term and what he feels he can bring to a NBA team. /article/Zach-LaVine-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4572/ /article/Zach-LaVine-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4572/ Wed, 28 May 2014 14:18:18 -0400 We joined Aaron Gordon as he works out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including what he's trying to improve on in the short-term and what he feels he can bring to a NBA team. /article/Aaron-Gordon-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4571/ /article/Aaron-Gordon-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4571/ Wed, 28 May 2014 13:55:36 -0400 The official measurements from the 2014 Los Angeles Clippers Mini-Combine have been added to our extensive database. You can view event specific measurements by clicking here. /article/2014-LA-Clippers-Mini-Combine-Measurements-Released-4568/ /article/2014-LA-Clippers-Mini-Combine-Measurements-Released-4568/ Tue, 27 May 2014 19:14:48 -0400 We joined Sean Kilpatrick as he works out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including what he's trying to improve on in the short-term, what he feels he can bring to a NBA teams, and how he's enjoyed the draft process so far. /article/Sean-Kilpatrick-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4566/ /article/Sean-Kilpatrick-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4566/ Tue, 27 May 2014 17:24:46 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Julius Randle performed in his match ups against the NBA-caliber length and athleticism of Adreian Payne and Montrezl Harrell. /article/Julius-Randle-vs-NBA-Length-Video-Analysis-4567/ /article/Julius-Randle-vs-NBA-Length-Video-Analysis-4567/ Mon, 26 May 2014 16:33:26 -0400 We joined Joe Harris as he works out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including what he's trying to improve on in the short and long-term, the specifics of his workouts, and how he became such a great shooter. /article/Joe-Harris-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4565/ /article/Joe-Harris-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4565/ Mon, 26 May 2014 11:16:31 -0400 Alec Brown finished off his career with a NIT showing, continuing to showcase his trademark outside shooting ability while struggling in most other areas. What kind of NBA prospect is he and what does he need to improve on to become a rotation player? /article/Alec-Brown-Updated-Scouting-Report-4563/ /article/Alec-Brown-Updated-Scouting-Report-4563/ Fri, 23 May 2014 13:53:00 -0400 Joe Harris ended his collegiate career at the University of Virginia by leading the team to an ACC regular season title and conference title while earning a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament, being named to the All-Conference Third Team and the ACC tournament MVP. Although the Cavaliers ended up losing to Michigan State in the Elite 8, Harris had a solid individual season, even if he regressed in some areas statistically. He now turns his attention to his professional career, as he tries to show his skills can translate to a NBA career. /article/Joe-Harris-Updated-Scouting-Report-4562/ /article/Joe-Harris-Updated-Scouting-Report-4562/ Fri, 23 May 2014 13:32:01 -0400 44 NBA prospects from different backgrounds were brought into the Los Angeles Clippers Practice Facility in Playa Vista, California on Wednesday and Thursday to work out for all 30 NBA teams. This group workout, widely known as the Clippers “Mini-Combine,” was organized by the Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers, and featured measurements, agility testing, interview sessions and drill-work similar to the NBA Combine in Chicago. /article/LA-Clippers-Mini-Combine-Recap-and-Analysis-4559/ /article/LA-Clippers-Mini-Combine-Recap-and-Analysis-4559/ Thu, 22 May 2014 22:44:01 -0400 Now that the NBA Combine and the Draft Lottery are behind us, Jonathan Givony and Paul Flannery do a thorough breakdown of various topics surrounding the NBA Draft. /article/Podcast-Breaking-down-the-2014-Draft-with-SB-Nations-Paul-Flannery-4558/ /article/Podcast-Breaking-down-the-2014-Draft-with-SB-Nations-Paul-Flannery-4558/ Thu, 22 May 2014 21:55:38 -0400 Video interviews with Devyn Marble, Deonte Burton, and Melvin Ejim at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Marble-Burton-Ejim-4545/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Marble-Burton-Ejim-4545/ Thu, 22 May 2014 21:52:29 -0400 Video interviews with Aaron Craft, Johnny O'Bryant, and LaQuinton Ross at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Craft-OBryant-Ross-4544/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Craft-OBryant-Ross-4544/ Thu, 22 May 2014 21:52:12 -0400 Mike Schmitz breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of one of the strongest interior players available in the 2014 NBA Draft, Tennessee power forward Jarnell Stokes. /article/Jarnell-Stokes-Scouting-Video-4557/ /article/Jarnell-Stokes-Scouting-Video-4557/ Thu, 22 May 2014 12:27:24 -0400 Video interviews with Markel Brown, Jerami Grant, and Xavier Thames at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Brown-Grant-Thames-4549/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Brown-Grant-Thames-4549/ Tue, 20 May 2014 19:56:25 -0400 A detailed video analysis by Mike Schmitz of how Andrew Wiggins and Marcus Smart performed in their three matchups against each other this season, with a specific focus on how they looked guarding each other. We examine the strengths of weaknesses of each prospect first and then see how Wiggins and Smart actually fared. /article/Andrew-Wiggins-vs-Marcus-Smart-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Analysis-4553/ /article/Andrew-Wiggins-vs-Marcus-Smart-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Analysis-4553/ Tue, 20 May 2014 19:36:26 -0400 The conclusion of the NBA Draft Combine marks the beginning of six week sprint to the draft itself. Over the past week, two important topics were outlined that help to illustrate just how pressure-filled this sprint can be for NBA teams. With the lottery coming up tonight, this is the perfect time to continue to conversation on this topic. /article/Opportunity-Knocks-How-Situation-Impacts-Success-Part-I-4552/ /article/Opportunity-Knocks-How-Situation-Impacts-Success-Part-I-4552/ Tue, 20 May 2014 14:12:16 -0400 An interview and video breakdown of Aaron Gordon featuring previously unreleased footage from the Nike Hoop Summit and McDonald's All-American game practices and scrimmages last year. /article/DX-Vault-Aaron-Gordon-Retrospective-4551/ /article/DX-Vault-Aaron-Gordon-Retrospective-4551/ Tue, 20 May 2014 08:57:34 -0400 Video interviews with Marcus Smart, C.J. Fair, and Jordan Clarkson at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Smart-Fair-Clarkson-4547/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Smart-Fair-Clarkson-4547/ Tue, 20 May 2014 08:23:18 -0400 Video interviews with Aaron Gordon, Cory Jefferson, Jordan McRae at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Gordon-Jefferson-McRae-4548/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Gordon-Jefferson-McRae-4548/ Tue, 20 May 2014 08:18:17 -0400 We joined Doug McDermott as he works out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft, and discussed a number of topics with him, including what he's trying to improve on in the short and long-term, adjusting to the NBA 3-point line, other sports he played, NBA players he watches, how he can help himself in private NBA workouts, his dunking ability, what he can bring a NBA locker room, and more. /article/Doug-McDermott-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4550/ /article/Doug-McDermott-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4550/ Mon, 19 May 2014 15:04:26 -0400 A detailed video by Mike Schmitz analysis of how Joel Embiid performed in his matchups against the three most physically gifted centers he faced this season, Isaiah Austin of Baylor, Patric Young of Florida, and Cameron Ridley Texas. We examine the strengths of weaknesses of each prospect first and then see how Embiid actually fared. /article/Joel-Embiid-vs-NBA-Caliber-Centers-Video-Analysis-4546/ /article/Joel-Embiid-vs-NBA-Caliber-Centers-Video-Analysis-4546/ Mon, 19 May 2014 10:59:40 -0400 Video interviews with Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Dwight Powell, and Jahii Carson at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Antetokounmpo-Powell-Carson-4543/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Antetokounmpo-Powell-Carson-4543/ Mon, 19 May 2014 10:56:10 -0400 Video interviews with Jordan Adams, Kendall Williams, and DeAndre Kane at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Adams-Williams-Kane-4542/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Adams-Williams-Kane-4542/ Mon, 19 May 2014 10:52:25 -0400 Video interviews with Rodney Hood, Russ Smith, and Alex Kirk at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Rodney-Hood-Russ-Smith-Alex-Kirk-4541/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Rodney-Hood-Russ-Smith-Alex-Kirk-4541/ Sun, 18 May 2014 18:09:36 -0400 A thorough 15 minute talk with CBS Sports Radio's Jody Mac and Ken Berger breaking down the 2014 NBA Draft. /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-CBS-Sports-Radio--4538/ /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-CBS-Sports-Radio--4538/ Sun, 18 May 2014 13:27:25 -0400 A 20 minute talk with Peter Brown of Yahoo! Sports breaking down the keys to the 2014 NBA Draft in detail. /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-Yahoo-Sports-Radio-4539/ /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-Yahoo-Sports-Radio-4539/ Sun, 18 May 2014 13:24:41 -0400 Video interviews with Doug McDermott, Alec Brown, and Semaj Christon at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-McDermott-Brown-Christon-4540/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-McDermott-Brown-Christon-4540/ Sun, 18 May 2014 12:35:49 -0400 Video interviews with Noah Vonleh, Lamar Patterson, and Jabari Brown at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Vonleh-Patterson-Brown-4537/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Vonleh-Patterson-Brown-4537/ Sat, 17 May 2014 23:10:33 -0400 Video interviews with Jarnell Stokes, Cameron Bairstow, and Jordan Bachynski at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Stokes-Bairstow-Bachynski-4534/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Stokes-Bairstow-Bachynski-4534/ Sat, 17 May 2014 17:33:19 -0400 Video interviews with Patric Young, Khem Birch, and James McAdoo at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Patric-Young-Khem-Birch-James-McAdoo-4533/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Patric-Young-Khem-Birch-James-McAdoo-4533/ Sat, 17 May 2014 15:16:25 -0400 The NBA released the athletic testing results from the 2014 NBA Combine in Chicago. We take a look at who stood out and who struggled on paper. /article/NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Analysis-4532/ /article/NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Analysis-4532/ Sat, 17 May 2014 14:31:16 -0400 Video interviews with James Young, Isaiah Austin, and Cleanthony Early at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Inteviews-Young-Austin-Early-4531/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Inteviews-Young-Austin-Early-4531/ Sat, 17 May 2014 11:54:31 -0400 Video interviews with T.J. Warren, Spencer Dinwiddie, and C.J. Wilcox at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Warren-Dinwiddie-Wilcox-4530/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Warren-Dinwiddie-Wilcox-4530/ Fri, 16 May 2014 14:56:10 -0400 Video interviews with Glenn Robinson, Zach LaVine, and Nick Johnson at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Robinson-LaVine-Johnson-4529/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Robinson-LaVine-Johnson-4529/ Fri, 16 May 2014 14:43:32 -0400 Video interviews with two of the key players from Connecticut's National Championship run, Shabazz Napier and DeAndre Daniels, from the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-DeAndre-Daniels-and-Shabazz-Napier-4528/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-DeAndre-Daniels-and-Shabazz-Napier-4528/ Fri, 16 May 2014 10:02:14 -0400 At the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, the NBA tracked shooting percentages from various spots on the court. /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Combine-Shooting-Results-4527/ /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Combine-Shooting-Results-4527/ Fri, 16 May 2014 09:29:24 -0400 Video interviews with Kyle Anderson, P.J. Hairston, and Gary Harris at the 2014 NBA Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kyle-Anderson-PJ-Hairston-Gary-Harris-4526/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kyle-Anderson-PJ-Hairston-Gary-Harris-4526/ Thu, 15 May 2014 21:25:08 -0400 A video interview with Kentucky power forward Julius Randle at the 2014 NBA Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interview-Julius-Randle-4525/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interview-Julius-Randle-4525/ Thu, 15 May 2014 20:53:39 -0400 While skill level and production clearly play a major role in a draft prospect's stock, a player's measurements also are an important factor to evaluate a prospect's NBA potential. /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-Analysis-4523/ /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-Analysis-4523/ Thu, 15 May 2014 16:28:09 -0400 A video interview with Louisiana Lafayette guard prospect Elfrid Payton at the 2014 NBA Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interview-Elfrid-Payton-4522/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interview-Elfrid-Payton-4522/ Thu, 15 May 2014 15:32:41 -0400 A video interview with Syracuse point guard prospect Tyler Ennis at the 2014 NBA Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interview-Tyler-Ennis-4521/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interview-Tyler-Ennis-4521/ Thu, 15 May 2014 14:58:35 -0400 Player measurements from the 2014 NBA Draft Combine have been added to our extensive measurements database. /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-4520/ /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-4520/ Thu, 15 May 2014 12:35:24 -0400 Nik Stauskas works out in preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft and discusses us a number of topics, including what he's trying to improve on in the short and long-term, how he's evolved over the last year, and growing up with the different Canadians in this draft. /article/Nik-Stauskas-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4518/ /article/Nik-Stauskas-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4518/ Wed, 14 May 2014 19:02:41 -0400 We visited with Adreian Payne in Chicago as he gets ready for the 2014 NBA Draft Combine. /article/Adreian-Payne-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4517/ /article/Adreian-Payne-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4517/ Wed, 14 May 2014 08:36:20 -0400 Going into college, we already have a decent picture of how the high school recruiting services (Scout.com, Rivals, ESPN, etc) viewed prospects' talent-level and potential thanks to the RSCI. The RSCI (recruiting service consensus index) attempts to encapsulate the average rankings of all the major high school recruiting services into one handy number. /article/How-would-the-2014-NBA-Draft-Look-Based-Solely-Off-RSCI-Rankings-4516/ /article/How-would-the-2014-NBA-Draft-Look-Based-Solely-Off-RSCI-Rankings-4516/ Wed, 14 May 2014 08:36:19 -0400 After a freshman season playing a backup role behind a loaded North Carolina frontline, James McAdoo had immense expectations placed on his shoulders when he returned for his subsequent seasons. McAdoo was named to the All-ACC Second team in both his sophomore and junior seasons, but never seemed to be able to make the leap to the next level and dominate a collegiate game on a regular basis. He now heads to the NBA draft a year early, as a projected second round pick trying to find the right system to help him develop into a valuable rotation player. /article/James-McAdoo-Updated-Scouting-Report-4515/ /article/James-McAdoo-Updated-Scouting-Report-4515/ Wed, 14 May 2014 08:34:26 -0400 A interview and video breakdown of Andrew Wiggins featuring previously unreleased footage from the Nike Hoop Summit practices and scrimmages last year. /article/DX-Vault-Andrew-Wiggins-Retrospective-4513/ /article/DX-Vault-Andrew-Wiggins-Retrospective-4513/ Tue, 13 May 2014 09:58:13 -0400 A breakdown of Joel Embiid featuring previously unreleased footage from the Nike Hoop Summit practices and scrimmages last year. /article/DX-Vault-Joel-Embiid-Retrospective-4511/ /article/DX-Vault-Joel-Embiid-Retrospective-4511/ Tue, 13 May 2014 09:54:59 -0400 A list of the 60 players participating at the NBA Combine in Chicago May 14-18 /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Participant-List-4509/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Participant-List-4509/ Mon, 12 May 2014 13:10:23 -0400 Building on a strong sophomore season, Johnny O'Bryant returned to LSU for his junior year in easily the best shape of his career. Leading the Tigers to their first 20-win season since 2009, but still no NCAA Tournament bid, he once again ranked among the most productive big men in the SEC, showing improvement in a few key areas along the way. /article/Johnny-OBryant-Updated-Scouting-Report-4508/ /article/Johnny-OBryant-Updated-Scouting-Report-4508/ Mon, 12 May 2014 09:42:02 -0400 We went out to visit K.J. McDaniels in Los Angeles as he's working out with Joe Abunassar and preparing for the NBA Combine and private workouts. McDaniels narrates the video explaining what type of player he is, and his decision to leave Clemson, among other topics. /article/KJ-McDaniels-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4507/ /article/KJ-McDaniels-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4507/ Mon, 12 May 2014 08:17:14 -0400 At 7'5”, New Mexico State's Sim Bhullar was the tallest player in the NCAA this season along with UC Irvine's Mamadou Ndiaye. Bhullar helped New Mexico State win the WAC tournament before they bowed out in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64 to San Diego State. Turning 22 in December, Bhullar decided to forego his last two years of eligibility to enter the NBA draft. His height will make him a prospect teams won't simply gloss over, but he will need to prove he can provide consistent value in today's NBA to earn a roster spot. /article/Sim-Bhullar-Updated-Scouting-Report-4505/ /article/Sim-Bhullar-Updated-Scouting-Report-4505/ Fri, 09 May 2014 17:37:27 -0400 Our first detailed mock draft with pick-by-pick explanations using projected rosters and taking the individual needs of all 30 NBA teams into account. /article/DraftExpress-Extended-2014-Mock-Draft-1-4503/ /article/DraftExpress-Extended-2014-Mock-Draft-1-4503/ Thu, 08 May 2014 10:53:20 -0400 After playing a minor role for most of the regular season as a freshman, Mitch McGary became a vital piece of the Michigan Wolverine team during the NCAA Tournament, emerging as a major force and helping them to the National Championship Final. With Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway leaving for the NBA, many were looking forward to McGary's second season to see how he would adjust to playing a larger role. However, his season was cut short by a back injury, and McGary was only able to participate in eight games. /article/Mitch-McGary-Updated-Scouting-Report-4502/ /article/Mitch-McGary-Updated-Scouting-Report-4502/ Wed, 07 May 2014 18:29:11 -0400 Melvin Ejim had a tremendous senior season, becoming a key member of an Iowa State team that won the Big 12 tournament, before falling to eventual national champion Connecticut in the Sweet Sixteen. The senior now hopes to turn his productive season where he was named Big 12 Player of the Year into a roster spot with a NBA team. /article/Melvin-Ejim-Updated-Scouting-Report-4501/ /article/Melvin-Ejim-Updated-Scouting-Report-4501/ Wed, 07 May 2014 16:57:35 -0400 After playing 69 games of college basketball in three years, Khem Birch decided to enter the NBA draft. While he's still fairly raw, despite turning 22 later this year, Birch has terrific physical tools and ranks as one of the best rebounders and shot-blockers in this draft class. How does he stack up with his peers and how ready is he to help a NBA team? /article/Khem-Birch-Updated-Scouting-Report-4499/ /article/Khem-Birch-Updated-Scouting-Report-4499/ Tue, 06 May 2014 16:38:49 -0400 Jordan Clarkson had an immediate impact for Frank Haith's Missouri program after sitting out the entire 2012-2013 season as a transfer. Averaging 17.5 points and 3.4 assists per-game, he earned All-SEC 2nd Team honors, ranking among the most productive guards in the conference. /article/Jordan-Clarkson-Updated-Scouting-Report-4498/ /article/Jordan-Clarkson-Updated-Scouting-Report-4498/ Tue, 06 May 2014 11:59:44 -0400 Despite a rough end to the season that saw the Iowa Hawkeyes lose 7 of their final 8 games, the Hawkeyes ended their season with a 20-13 record and their first NCAA tournament berth since 2006, capping off a strong 4 year career for Devyn Marble and a drastic turnaround since him and head coach Fran McCaffery arrived together in Iowa City four years ago. /article/Devyn-Marble-Updated-Scouting-Report-4497/ /article/Devyn-Marble-Updated-Scouting-Report-4497/ Tue, 06 May 2014 10:18:26 -0400 We've done our best to compile a list of the 60 or so players invited to the NBA Combine in Chicago May 14-18. Here's what we've come up with so far. /article/Unofficial-NBA-Combine-Invite-List-4496/ /article/Unofficial-NBA-Combine-Invite-List-4496/ Mon, 05 May 2014 17:47:34 -0400 DeAndre Daniels saved the best basketball of his career for the NCAA Tournament, stringing together an impressive six game run to help his UConn team win a National Championship. Daniels elected to strike while the iron was hot and declared for the NBA Draft a few weeks later. Now that his college career is over, we'll take an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/DeAndre-Daniels-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4495/ /article/DeAndre-Daniels-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4495/ Mon, 05 May 2014 11:04:30 -0400 After going into the season ranked as the 2nd best returning NBA prospect in the Pac-12 and excelling in an expanded role as Colorado's primary ball-handler, Spencer Dinwiddie tore his ACLjust five games into Pac-12 Conference play, prematurely ending what was supposed to be a marquee year for Dinwiddie and the Buffaloes. /article/Spencer-Dinwiddie-Updated-Scouting-Report-4494/ /article/Spencer-Dinwiddie-Updated-Scouting-Report-4494/ Fri, 02 May 2014 17:22:52 -0400 After a strong finish to his junior season, Adreian Payne was faced with a tough decision, but ultimately elected to return for his final year at Michigan State. Now that his college career is over, we'll take an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Adreian-Payne-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4493/ /article/Adreian-Payne-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4493/ Fri, 02 May 2014 13:18:11 -0400 Jordan Adams had a very productive sophomore year, after which he declared his intentions to return to UCLA, but ultimately changed his mind at the last minute and elected to enter the NBA Draft. We take an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Jordan-Adams-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown--4492/ /article/Jordan-Adams-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown--4492/ Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:29:16 -0400 Isaiah Austin had a relatively quiet sophomore year, but helped Baylor return to the NCAA Tournament after a one year absence. We take an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Isaiah-Austin-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4490/ /article/Isaiah-Austin-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4490/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 18:05:20 -0400 In his first full season with the Missouri Tigers, Jabari Brown had a breakout year, finishing his redshirt junior campaign on the SEC All-Conference First Team, while averaging 21.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per 40 minutes pace adjusted. Entering the draft with a season of eligibility remaining, the 21 year old Brown is coming off a productive season even if his team did not make the NCAA Tournament. /article/Jabari-Brown-Updated-Scouting-Report-4487/ /article/Jabari-Brown-Updated-Scouting-Report-4487/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:52:16 -0400 Jerami Grant took a significant step forward as a sophomore, finding new ways to take advantage of his tremendous physical tools as a key member of Syracuse's rotation. We take an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Jerami-Grant-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4483/ /article/Jerami-Grant-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4483/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:47:10 -0400 James Young lived up to his billing as one of the top freshmen in college basketball during his lone year at Kentucky, earning a spot on the All-SEC Second Team and All-NCAA Tournament Final Four Team during Kentucky's postseason turnaround. /article/James-Young-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4482/ /article/James-Young-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4482/ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:01:11 -0400 Kyle Anderson is arguably the most unique prospect in this draft class, with an unprecedented combination of passing, rebounding, 3-point shooting percentage and basketball IQ in a 6-9 frame. Now that Anderson's college career is over, we can take a step back and conduct an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Kyle-Anderson-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown--4481/ /article/Kyle-Anderson-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown--4481/ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:21:11 -0400 Dwight Powell helped Stanford to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, but had a somewhat disappointing season after a promising junior year. What are his NBA prospects looking l /article/Dwight-Powell-Updated-Scouting-Report-4480/ /article/Dwight-Powell-Updated-Scouting-Report-4480/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 12:26:36 -0400 Patric Young finished an outstanding NCAA career with an appearance in the Final Four. Coming off his best offensive season at the college level, how does Young project as a NBA player? /article/Patric-Young-Updated-Scouting-Report-4479/ /article/Patric-Young-Updated-Scouting-Report-4479/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 11:22:27 -0400 Russ Smith took a major step forward in his final season at Louisville, improving his playmaking skills and becoming a much more efficient all-around player. Will that be enough to land him a spot in the NBA? /article/Russ-Smith-Updated-Scouting-Report-4478/ /article/Russ-Smith-Updated-Scouting-Report-4478/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 10:19:29 -0400 Gary Harris is considered one of the best shooting guard prospects in this draft, thanks to his strong combination of shooting, defense and basketball IQ. Now that Harris' college career is over, we can take a step back and conduct an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Gary-Harris-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4477/ /article/Gary-Harris-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4477/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 08:38:18 -0400 The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament came to a close on Saturday. We recap the highlights of the week. /article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Final-Recap-4476/ /article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Final-Recap-4476/ Sun, 20 Apr 2014 12:35:36 -0400 Three more games were played Thursday, one a consolation game between the two losers from Wednesday, and two in the nightcap, introducing the last four teams that we had not seen yet. /article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-4475/ /article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-4475/ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:29:12 -0400 Video interviews with Stanford commit Reid Travis and Indiana commit James Blackmon at the 2014 Nike Hoop Summit. /article/2014-Nike-Hoop-Summit-Video-Interview-Reid-Travis-James-Blackmon-4471/ /article/2014-Nike-Hoop-Summit-Video-Interview-Reid-Travis-James-Blackmon-4471/ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:14:33 -0400 The official measurements from the 2014 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament have been added to our extensive database. /article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Measurements-Released-4469/ /article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Measurements-Released-4469/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:36:20 -0400 Lamar Patterson proved himself as one of the most unique players in college basketball, a swingman with great passing ability and a solid outside stroke. Currently projected as a second round pick, can Lamar Patterson leverage his standout senior season into hearing his name called on draft night? /article/Lamar-Patterson-Updated-Scouting-Report-4467/ /article/Lamar-Patterson-Updated-Scouting-Report-4467/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:11:30 -0400 Video interviews with future Duke point guard Tyus Jones and Oregon graduate Mike Moser at the 2014 Nike Hoop Summit. /article/2014-Nike-Hoop-Summit-Video-Interviews-Tyus-Jones-Mike-Moser-4462/ /article/2014-Nike-Hoop-Summit-Video-Interviews-Tyus-Jones-Mike-Moser-4462/ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:22:42 -0400 Cleanthony Early was one of the top per-minute scorers in college basketball this season, playing for a team that went undefeated until they ran into a Kentucky squad that eventually lost in the NCAA Tournament Championship game. Now that Early's college career is over, we can take a step back and conduct an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Cleanthony-Early-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4461/ /article/Cleanthony-Early-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4461/ Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:06:46 -0400 Nick Johnson's Arizona career came to a somewhat disappointing end in a 64-63 West Regional Final loss to the second seeded Wisconsin Badgers, as he was called for an offensive foul with 3.2 seconds left with the Wildcats down one. A consensus First Team All-American, Johnson took a major step forward as a junior, averaging 16.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per-game, solidifying himself as a legitimate NBA prospect in the process. /article/Nick-Johnson-Updated-Scouting-Report-4457/ /article/Nick-Johnson-Updated-Scouting-Report-4457/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:34:57 -0400 After being a key member of USA Basketball's U19 national team that won the gold medal in the World Championships this past summer, Jarnell Stokes helped his Tennessee Volunteer team reach the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen, where they fell to Michigan. Stokes had a successful season individually, as he was named to the SEC All-Conference 1st Team as well as the SEC All-Tournament Team. /article/Jarnell-Stokes-Updated-Scouting-Report-4455/ /article/Jarnell-Stokes-Updated-Scouting-Report-4455/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:20:00 -0400 A thorough 15 minute talk with CBS Sports Radio's Jody Mac breaking down the 2014 NBA Draft. /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-CBS-Sports-Radio-4452/ /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-CBS-Sports-Radio-4452/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:24:27 -0400 Zach LaVine came out of nowhere early on in the season and emerged as a productive shooter and finisher for UCLA. Although he cooled off significantly as the year moved on, LaVine decided to take advantage of the attention he garnered early on in the season and declared for the draft shortly after playing his final game in a UCLA jersey. /article/Zach-Lavine-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown--4443/ /article/Zach-Lavine-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown--4443/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 14:31:30 -0400 Keith Appling's value lies in his ability to play solid defense, not make mistakes, and score occasionally in transition. He shows solid potential as a backup point guard, although it will be interesting to see if the faster pace of the NBA helps him break out of the often vanilla style of play he mostly showcased under Tom Izzo. /article/Keith-Appling-Updated-Scouting-Report-4435/ /article/Keith-Appling-Updated-Scouting-Report-4435/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:49:29 -0400 When do the top prospects for the 2014 NBA Draft take the floor on Monday for the National Championship? /article/National-Championship-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-4433/ /article/National-Championship-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-4433/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 15:45:32 -0400 With the 2014 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament only nine days away, it's time to take an in-depth look at this year's NCAA senior class and attempt to project what the field might look like. /article/Projected-Invites-2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-4434/ /article/Projected-Invites-2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-4434/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:28:26 -0400 DraftExpress was once again in Chicago at the McDonald's All-American dunk contest, filming every dunk with our exclusive slow-motion technology, lovingly dubbed DX-Mo. See what Kelly Oubre had to offer. /article/2014-McDonalds-High-School-All-American-Dunk-Contest--Kelly-Oubre-4432/ /article/2014-McDonalds-High-School-All-American-Dunk-Contest--Kelly-Oubre-4432/ Sun, 06 Apr 2014 15:02:05 -0400 When do the top prospects for the 2014 NBA Draft take the floor on Saturday for the Final Four? /article/Final-Four-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-4425/ /article/Final-Four-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-4425/ Sat, 05 Apr 2014 09:48:15 -0400 Tyler Ennis exceeded all expectations in his lone year at Syracuse, earning Second-Team All-ACC and All-Rookie team honors while leading the Orange to a 28-6 record. Now that his college career is over, we can now take a step back and conduct an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Tyler-Ennis-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4431/ /article/Tyler-Ennis-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4431/ Fri, 04 Apr 2014 13:02:28 -0400 Capping off his third year as a starter for the Cowboys, Markel Brown wrapped up his collegiate career with a 20 point performance in Oklahoma State's 85-77 loss to Gonzaga in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. One of the bright spots in what was an up-and-down campaign for Travis Ford's program... /article/Markel-Brown-Updated-Scouting-Report-4430/ /article/Markel-Brown-Updated-Scouting-Report-4430/ Fri, 04 Apr 2014 09:57:49 -0400 Tennessee's season came to a close at the hands of the Michigan Wolverines in a 73-71 loss in the Sweet Sixteen as their frantic comeback late in the game came up just short. The loss also marked the end of Jordan McRae's four year career. /article/Jordan-McRae-Updated-Scouting-Report-4428/ /article/Jordan-McRae-Updated-Scouting-Report-4428/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 09:28:47 -0400 Rodney Hood had a short stay in Durham at Duke, putting together one season which earned him Second-Team All-ACC honors after sitting out as a transfer from Mississippi State. Now that his college career is over, we can now take a step back and conduct an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Rodney-Hood-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4423/ /article/Rodney-Hood-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4423/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:32:48 -0400 The NABC announced the 21 players set to take part in the 204 Reese's College All-Star game today. /article/2014-Reeses-College-All-Star-Game-Rosters-Announced-4422/ /article/2014-Reeses-College-All-Star-Game-Rosters-Announced-4422/ Tue, 01 Apr 2014 10:56:02 -0400 Doug McDermott will go down as one of the best scorers in college basketball history, but his defensive and athletic shortcomings raise some question marks about his potential at the next level. Now that his college career is over, we can now take a step back and conduct an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Doug-McDermott-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4421/ /article/Doug-McDermott-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4421/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 23:47:59 -0400 Quite possibly the tallest player eligible for the 2014 NBA Draft, the 7'2 Jordan Bachynski ended his senior season on a high note individually, scoring 25 points on 8-14 shooting against fellow prospect Cameron Ridley in an 87-85 loss to Texas in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. /article/Jordan-Bachynski-Updated-Scouting-Report-4419/ /article/Jordan-Bachynski-Updated-Scouting-Report-4419/ Sun, 30 Mar 2014 19:38:22 -0400 When do the top prospects for the 2014 NBA Draft take the floor on Sunday for the Elite Eight? /article/Elite-Eight-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Sunday-4418/ /article/Elite-Eight-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Sunday-4418/ Sat, 29 Mar 2014 23:18:11 -0400 When do the top prospects for the 2014 NBA Draft take the floor on Saturday for the Elite 8? /article/Elite-Eight-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Saturday-4416/ /article/Elite-Eight-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Saturday-4416/ Sat, 29 Mar 2014 16:15:45 -0400 When do the top prospects for the 2014 NBA Draft take the floor on Friday for the Sweet 16? /article/Sweet-Sixteen-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Friday-4410/ /article/Sweet-Sixteen-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Friday-4410/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:33:37 -0400 After a very productive junior year, Juvonte Reddic saw his offensive productivity and efficiency diminish quite a bit in his senior season at VCU, which ended with a round of 64 loss to Stephen F. Austin. /article/Juvonte-Reddic-Updated-Scouting-Report-4417/ /article/Juvonte-Reddic-Updated-Scouting-Report-4417/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:49:43 -0400 When do the top prospects for the 2014 NBA Draft take the floor on Thursday for the Sweet 16? /article/Sweet-Sixteen-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Thursday-4409/ /article/Sweet-Sixteen-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Thursday-4409/ Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:11:50 -0400 Andrew Wiggins' NCAA career likely ended last weekend with a loss to Stanford in the Round of 32. We can now take a step back and conduct an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Andrew-Wiggins-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4414/ /article/Andrew-Wiggins-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4414/ Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:48:36 -0400 Elfrid Payton's NCAA career likely ended this weekend with a loss to Creighton in the Round of 64. We can now take a step back and conduct an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Elfrid-Payton-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4413/ /article/Elfrid-Payton-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4413/ Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:41:30 -0400 Aaron Craft's illustrious career came to a disappointing end with a round of 64 loss to Dayton in the NCAA Tournament, as he was unable to convert a tough runner at the buzzer to win the game for the Buckeyes. He will be an interesting case to follow through the draft process and beyond, as he doesn't have a typical NBA skill set, but he could earn a roster spot under the right coach and system. /article/Aaron-Craft-Updated-Scouting-Report-4411/ /article/Aaron-Craft-Updated-Scouting-Report-4411/ Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:38:09 -0400 Marcus Smart's NCAA career likely ended this weekend with a loss to Gonzaga in the Round of 64. We can now take a step back and conduct an inventory of everything he displayed this season as an NBA prospect, as well as the things he still has to improve on. /article/Marcus-Smart-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4408/ /article/Marcus-Smart-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Breakdown-4408/ Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:03:44 -0400 When do the top prospects for the 2014 NBA Draft take the floor on Sunday for the Third Round of the NCAA Tournament? /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Sunday-4407/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Sunday-4407/ Sun, 23 Mar 2014 11:20:38 -0400 When do the top prospects for the 2014 NBA Draft take the floor on Saturday for the Third Round of the NCAA Tournament? /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Saturday-4404/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Saturday-4404/ Sun, 23 Mar 2014 10:45:20 -0400 A video breakdown of Adreian Payne's 41-point NCAA Tournament performance against Delaware, with a focus on the different aspects of his offensive game he showed, and how they might translate to the NBA. /article/Adreian-Paynes-41-Point-NCAA-Tournament-Performance--4406/ /article/Adreian-Paynes-41-Point-NCAA-Tournament-Performance--4406/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:01:16 -0400 A breakdown of the official 2013-2014 NCAA Post-Season awards, including first, second and third All-Conference teams, as well as the All-Freshman Teams, Coaches of the year, All-Defensive Teams, and more-- for all 33 NCAA conferences. /article/2014-NCAA-Postseason-Conference-Awards-4403/ /article/2014-NCAA-Postseason-Conference-Awards-4403/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:22:26 -0400 When do the top prospects for the 2014 NBA Draft take the floor on Friday for the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament? /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Friday-4402/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Friday-4402/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:43:22 -0400 When do the top prospects for the 2014 NBA Draft take the floor on Thursday for the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament? /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Thursday-4401/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-TV-Schedule-Thursday-4401/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:39:27 -0400 C.J. Wilcox's college basketball career ended this week with a loss in the Pac-12 Tournament, which means a new page in his career is about to start. Standing 6-5 in shoes, with a solid 6-8 wingspan and solid athleticism, Wilcox looks the part of a NBA shooting guard prospect, and has the skill-set to fit in as a role player on most teams. He's a highly efficient offensive player, sporting a very good 60% true shooting percentage and a 1.5/1 assist to turnover ratio. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-CJ-Wilcox--4400/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-CJ-Wilcox--4400/ Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:12:26 -0400 With the 2014 NCAA Tournament Bracket officially set, we take a look at how the first weekend is shaping up from a NBA Draft perspective. Who are the prospects and what will NBA teams be looking for in each pod? /article/2014-NCAA-Tournament-First-Weekend-NBA-Prospect-Breakdown-4399/ /article/2014-NCAA-Tournament-First-Weekend-NBA-Prospect-Breakdown-4399/ Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:04:54 -0400 A thorough 30 minute talk with CBS's Gary Parrish breaking down the 2014 NBA Draft. /article/Podcast-Breaking-down-the-2014-Draft-with-CBSs-Gary-Parrish-4398/ /article/Podcast-Breaking-down-the-2014-Draft-with-CBSs-Gary-Parrish-4398/ Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:34:59 -0400 T.J. Warren is the #2 scorer in college basketball, posting over 28 points per-40 minutes, with a strong 59% true shooting percentage. Barring a miracle (four wins in four days at the ACC Tournament), Warren will likely miss the NCAA Tournament, but has nonetheless strung together an extremely impressive season, and is coming off back to back 40-point outings. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-TJ-Warren-4397/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-TJ-Warren-4397/ Mon, 10 Mar 2014 12:57:28 -0400 A.J. Hammons is a rare breed of college basketball player, a long-armed 7-footer with a massive frame, solid mobility and a back to the basket game. Barring a Big Ten conference tournament miracle, his Purdue team will miss the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season, after making the Dance the previous six years before he arrived on campus. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-AJ-Hammons-4394/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-AJ-Hammons-4394/ Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:59:41 -0500 K.J. McDaniels has emerged from obscurity to develop into one of the best all-around players in college basketball, helping his Clemson squad to a 8-6 record in the ACC thus far. McDaniels has been stuffing the stat sheet all season long, ranking very highly among top-100 prospects in a variety of categories. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-KJ-McDaniels-4393/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-KJ-McDaniels-4393/ Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:54:32 -0500 Deonte Burton is closing on 2,000 points scored in his college career, which he surprisingly decided to extend with a fourth and final season after an extended debate last year. Burton ranks among the top point guards in this draft class in a variety of categories, but is completely off the national media's radar and looks to be struggling to move the needle on his draft stock playing for a dysfunctional team that sports a mediocre 12-14 record in the Mountain West Conference. Nevertheless, he shows intriguing potential in a number of areas and might end up being a better pro than many thought coming out of college. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Deonte-Burton-4392/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Deonte-Burton-4392/ Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:50:28 -0500 Damian Lillard was largely an unknown prospect going into his fourth year of college basketball, as he was forced to redshirt his previous season after breaking his foot. What can we learn about Lillard's progression from unknown prolific scoring mid-major combo guard to one of the top young point guards in the NBA? /article/Revisiting-Damian-Lillard-Scouting-Video--4391/ /article/Revisiting-Damian-Lillard-Scouting-Video--4391/ Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:59:32 -0500 Noah Vonleh is the second youngest prospect (after Aaron Gordon) in this draft class, but still ranks as the #1 rebounder among our top-100 prospects at nearly 15 rebounds per-40 minutes. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Noah-Vonleh-4389/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Noah-Vonleh-4389/ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:35:29 -0500 Nik Stauskas has emerged as one of the top scorers in college basketball, leading Michigan to a surprising 8-1 record in the Big Ten despite losing Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr and Mitch McGary from last season's national championship finalist team. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Nik-Stauskas-4388/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Nik-Stauskas-4388/ Tue, 04 Feb 2014 10:47:36 -0500 Aaron Gordon has played a key role on 20-0 Arizona's emergence as the #1-ranked team in college basketball, showing tremendous versatility as a defender, passer, finisher and all-around glue guy. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Aaron-Gordon-4386/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Aaron-Gordon-4386/ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:04:13 -0500 Exploring the strengths and weaknesses of one of the most productive guards in college basketball, Iowa State's DeAndre Kane. /article/Trending-Prospects-DeAndre-Kane-4384/ /article/Trending-Prospects-DeAndre-Kane-4384/ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:13:45 -0500 Shabazz Napier has established himself as one of the top point guards in college basketball under Kevin Ollie at UConn, averaging a robust 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists per game for a top-25 ranked team currently 11-2. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Shabazz-Napier-4381/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Shabazz-Napier-4381/ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 09:05:24 -0500 Joel Embiid has been an extremely pleasant surprise for Kansas ten games into the season, ranking second overall in PER among freshmen, despite his significant lack of experience. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Joel-Embiid-4378/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Joel-Embiid-4378/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 07:35:38 -0500 Julius Randle has been dominant at times nine games into his freshman season, averaging 18 points and 12 rebounds per contest thus far, shooting 55% from 2-point range and getting to the free throw line over nine times per game. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Julius-Randle-4377/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Julius-Randle-4377/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 09:31:17 -0500 Jabari Parker was the most productive freshman in college basketball in the month of November, averaging 23 points and 8 rebounds per game while shooting a scorching 57% from 2-point range and 50% from beyond the arc. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jabari-Parker-4375/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jabari-Parker-4375/ Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:56:40 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports of prospects ranked #26-30: Chris Udofia, Treveon Graham, Derrick Marks, Troy Huff and Malcolm Miller. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Six-26-30--4371/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Six-26-30--4371/ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:05:45 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports of prospects ranked #21-25: Anthony Drmic, R.J. Hunter, Jerrelle Benimon, Siyani Chambers and Tyler Haws. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Five-21-25---4369/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Five-21-25---4369/ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:35:04 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports of prospects ranked #16-20: Alex Kirk, D'Andre Wright, Davion Berry, Kendrick Perry and Adjehi Baru. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Four-16-20---4368/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Four-16-20---4368/ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:43:19 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports of prospects ranked #11-15: Javon McCrea, Kendall Williams, Kevin Pangos, Briante Weber and Ronald Roberts. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Three-11-15---4367/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Three-11-15---4367/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:15:26 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports of prospects ranked #6-10: Elfrid Payton, Cleanthony Early, Winston Shepard, Alan Williams and Josh Davis. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-6-10--4366/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-6-10--4366/ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:02:36 -0400 We kick off our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports of prospects ranked #1-5: Przemek Karnowski, Khem Birch, Deonte Burton, Juvonte Reddic and Alec Brown. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-One-1-5---4365/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-One-1-5---4365/ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:37:46 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the AAC with part four, players ranked #11-15: Danuel House, DeAndre Daniels, Tashawn Thomas, Wayne Blackshear and Omar Calhoun. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-Four-11-15---4363/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-Four-11-15---4363/ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:38:00 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the AAC with part three, players ranked 6-10: Geron Johnson, Isaiah Sykes, Shaq Goodwin, Shabazz Napier, Sean Kilpatrick. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-Three-6-10---4362/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-Three-6-10---4362/ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 18:05:40 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the AAC with part two, players ranked 2-5: Russ Smith, Joe Jackson, Chane Behanan and Michael Dixon. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-Two-2-5---4361/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-Two-2-5---4361/ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:48:12 -0400 A host of new measurement data has been added to the DraftExpress database, courtesy of USA Basketball and Nike. /article/New-Measurements-Added-to-DraftExpress-Database-4360/ /article/New-Measurements-Added-to-DraftExpress-Database-4360/ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:06:16 -0400 Mike Schmitz begins our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the AAC with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Montrezl Harrell. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-1-Montrezl-Harrell-Scouting-Video-4359/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-AAC-Part-1-Montrezl-Harrell-Scouting-Video-4359/ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:39:52 -0400 We conclude our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the SEC with part six, players ranked 10-14: Jordan Clarkson, Marshall Henderson, Michael Frazier, Jabari Brown and Jeronne Maymon. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Five-10-14--4358/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Five-10-14--4358/ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:45:28 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the SEC with part five, players ranked 5-9: Jarnell Stokes, Johnny O'Bryant, Trevor Releford, Dorian Finney-Smith and Will Yeguete. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Five-5-9--4357/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Five-5-9--4357/ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 20:36:59 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Tennessee's Jordan McRae. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-4-Jordan-McRae-Scouting-Video-4356/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-4-Jordan-McRae-Scouting-Video-4356/ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:15:47 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Kentucky's Alex Poythress. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-3-Alex-Poythress-Scouting-Video-4355/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-3-Alex-Poythress-Scouting-Video-4355/ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:48:52 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Patric Young. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-2--Patric-Young-Video-4354/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-2--Patric-Young-Video-4354/ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:20:38 -0400 Mike Schmitz begins our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Willie Cauley-Stein. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-1-Willie-Cauley-Stein-Video-4353/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-1-Willie-Cauley-Stein-Video-4353/ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:39:13 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East with part four, players ranked 11-15: Markel Starks, Sir'Dominic Pointer, Jamil Wilson, Daniel Ochefu, and Kellen Dunham. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Five-11-15---4352/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Five-11-15---4352/ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 17:55:09 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East with part four, players ranked 6-10: Joshua Smith, Kris Dunn, Bryce Cotton, Kadeem Batts and Davante Gardner. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Four-6-10--4351/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Four-6-10--4351/ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 13:06:52 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East with part three, players ranked 3-5: Chris Obekpa, Jakarr Sampson and Fuquan Edwin. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Three-3-5--4350/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Three-3-5--4350/ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 18:52:16 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Semaj Christon. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-2-Semaj-Christon-Video-4349/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-2-Semaj-Christon-Video-4349/ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 10:14:57 -0400 Mike Schmitz begins our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Doug McDermott. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-1-Doug-McDermott-Video-4348/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-1-Doug-McDermott-Video-4348/ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 14:22:32 -0400 We conclude our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with part four, players ranked 11-15: Brandon Ashley, Tony Parker (GA), Jordan Bachynski, Damyean Dotson, and Xavier Johnson. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-5-11-15--4347/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-5-11-15--4347/ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:56:28 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with part four, players ranked 6-10: Kyle Anderson, Jordan Adams, Josh Scott, Devon Collier, and Nick Johnson. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-4-6-10--4346/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-4-6-10--4346/ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 10:42:30 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with part three, players ranked 3-5: Dwight Powell, Kaleb Tarczewski, and C.J. Wilcox. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-3-3-5--4345/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-3-3-5--4345/ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 16:15:07 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Spencer Dinwiddie. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-2-Spencer-Dinwiddie-Video-4344/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-2-Spencer-Dinwiddie-Video-4344/ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 08:47:31 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Jahii Carson. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-1-Jahii-Carson-Scouting-Video-4342/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-1-Jahii-Carson-Scouting-Video-4342/ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 10:00:45 -0400 We conclude our coverage on the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with part three, players ranked 6-10: Cameron Ridley, Georges Niang, Perry Ellis, Prince Ibeh, and Tarik Black. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-4-6-10--4341/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-4-6-10--4341/ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:54:49 -0400 We continue our coverage on the top NBA prospects in the Big 12 with part three, players ranked 3-5: Cory Jefferson, LeBryan Nash, Markel Brown. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-3-3-5--4340/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-3-3-5--4340/ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 10:25:30 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Isaiah Austin. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-2-Isaiah-Austin-Scouting-Video-4339/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-2-Isaiah-Austin-Scouting-Video-4339/ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 09:24:01 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Marcus Smart. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-1-Marcus-Smart-Scouting-Video-4338/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-1-Marcus-Smart-Scouting-Video-4338/ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 09:30:11 -0400 We conclude our coverage on the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with part seven, players ranked 11-15: A.J. Hammons, Andre Hollins, Shannon Scott, Sam Thompson, and Keith Appling. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-7-11-15--4337/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-7-11-15--4337/ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 10:58:04 -0400 We continue scouting reports on the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten with part six, players ranked 6-10: LaQuinton Ross, Aaron Craft, Branden Dawson, Nik Stauskas, and Will Sheehey /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-6-6-10--4336/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-6-6-10--4336/ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 20:35:07 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #5 prospect in the conference, Sam Dekker. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-5-Sam-Dekker-Scouting-Video-4335/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-5-Sam-Dekker-Scouting-Video-4335/ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:31:50 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Adreian Payne. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-4-Adreian-Payne-Scouting-Video-4334/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-4-Adreian-Payne-Scouting-Video-4334/ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:52:51 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Gary Harris. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-3-Gary-Harris-Scouting-Video-4333/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-3-Gary-Harris-Scouting-Video-4333/ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:18:53 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, Mitch McGary. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-2-Mitch-McGary-Scouting-Video-4331/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-2-Mitch-McGary-Scouting-Video-4331/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 08:49:02 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big Ten with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Glenn Robinson III. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-TenPart-1-Glenn-Robinson-Scouting-Video-4330/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-TenPart-1-Glenn-Robinson-Scouting-Video-4330/ Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:31:49 -0400 We conclude our evaluation of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with part nine, players ranked 25-30: Quinn Cook, Okaro White, Cameron Biedscheid, Rakeem Christmas, Marcus Georges-Hunt and Eric Atkins. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Nine-25-30--4329/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Nine-25-30--4329/ Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:38:10 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the ACC, moving on to part eight, players ranked 20-24: K.J. McDaniels, Justin Anderson, Akil Mitchell, Talib Zanna and Montay Brandon. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Eight-20-24--4328/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Eight-20-24--4328/ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:22:44 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the ACC, moving on to part seven, players ranked 15-19: Mike Tobey, Ryan Anderson, Devin Thomas, Daniel Miller and Boris Bojanovsky. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Seven-15-19--4327/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Seven-15-19--4327/ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 12:16:54 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the ACC, moving on to part six, players ranked 10-14: C.J. Fair, DaJuan Coleman, Brice Johnson, Robert Carter and Jerian Grant. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Six-10-14--4326/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Six-10-14--4326/ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:17:50 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the ACC, moving on to part five, players ranked 5-9: Jerami Grant, Olivier Hanlan, Dez Wells, Rodney Hood and Joe Harris. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Five-5-9--4325/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Five-5-9--4325/ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:16:46 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, P.J. Hairston. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-PJ-Hairston-Scouting-Video--4324/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-PJ-Hairston-Scouting-Video--4324/ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 09:45:40 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #3 prospect in the conference, Rasheed Sulaimon. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-3-Rasheed-Sulaimon-Scouting-Video--4323/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-3-Rasheed-Sulaimon-Scouting-Video--4323/ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 18:05:49 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #2 prospect in the conference, T.J. Warren. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Two-TJ-Warren-Scouting-Video--4321/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Two-TJ-Warren-Scouting-Video--4321/ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:26:54 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, James McAdoo /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-One-James-McAdoo-Scouting-Video--4318/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-One-James-McAdoo-Scouting-Video--4318/ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 11:35:09 -0400 Russ Smith of Louisville talks with Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress about playing at the camp, the possibilities of the NBA, what he can bring to a team, what he's learned from coach Rick Pitino, the chances of another national championship, and what he needs to work on to make it to the next level. From the 2013 adidas Nations. /article/Russ-Smith-Video-Interview-4311/ /article/Russ-Smith-Video-Interview-4311/ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:57:14 -0400 Jahii Carson of Arizona State talking with Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress about his aspirations as an NBA player, his time in school, and what he needs to work on to take his game to the next level. From the 2013 adidas Nations. /article/Jahii-Carson-Video-Interview-4310/ /article/Jahii-Carson-Video-Interview-4310/ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:49:35 -0400 Jahii Carson of Arizona State and Spencer Dinwiddie of Colorado talking smack to each other at the 2013 adidas Nations. /article/Jahii-Carson-and-Spencer-Dinwiddie---2013-adidas-Nations-Smack-Talk--4309/ /article/Jahii-Carson-and-Spencer-Dinwiddie---2013-adidas-Nations-Smack-Talk--4309/ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:30:03 -0400 Joel Embiid from Cameroon talks with Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress about learning to play basketball, his recruitment out of Africa, working with Andrew Wiggins at Kansas, and his future plans for the NBA. From the 2013 adidas Nations. /article/Joel-Embiid-Video-Interview-4308/ /article/Joel-Embiid-Video-Interview-4308/ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 12:56:39 -0400 An interview with Colorado guard Spencer Dinwiddie from the adidas Nations in Los Angeles, California. /article/Spencer-Dinwiddie-Video-Interview-4307/ /article/Spencer-Dinwiddie-Video-Interview-4307/ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:18:47 -0400 We'll once again be in attendance for adidas Nations, where the country's top-ranked high school players will face off with top young players from all over the world. /article/2013-adidas-Nations-Rosters-Announced-4303/ /article/2013-adidas-Nations-Rosters-Announced-4303/ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 15:32:30 -0400 Heights, weights and wingspans of dozens of top high school and college prospects from the LeBron James Skills Academy and the other Nike Elite Youth Basketball events conducted thus far this summer. /article/LeBron-James-Skills-Academy-Measurements-4301/ /article/LeBron-James-Skills-Academy-Measurements-4301/ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 16:18:00 -0400 Interviews conducted at the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship in Prague with Marcus Smart, Jonah Bolden, Vasilije Micic, and Billy Donovan. /article/2013-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Interviews-Smart-Donovan-Bolden-4300/ /article/2013-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Interviews-Smart-Donovan-Bolden-4300/ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:45:38 -0400 Interviews conducted at the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship in Prague with Jahlil Okafor, Trey Lyles and Aaron Gordon. /article/2013-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Interviews-Okafor-Lyles-Gordon-4299/ /article/2013-FIBA-U19-World-Championship-Interviews-Okafor-Lyles-Gordon-4299/ Sun, 07 Jul 2013 12:02:13 -0400 Heights, weights and wingspans of dozens of top high school and college prospects from the three Nike Skills Academies conducted thus far this summer. /article/Nike-Skills-Academy-Measurements-4298/ /article/Nike-Skills-Academy-Measurements-4298/ Sat, 06 Jul 2013 11:04:01 -0400 Dante Exum discusses in detail his thoughts regarding his college and NBA draft future in an interview we conducted with him in Portland at the Nike Hoop Summit. Also included are highlights of his play from the scrimmages and practices with the World Team. /article/Dante-Exum-Interview-and-Highlights-4297/ /article/Dante-Exum-Interview-and-Highlights-4297/ Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:00:16 -0400 Video interviews with Nerlens Noel, Victor Oladipo, Ben McLemore and Anthony Bennett at the 2013 NBA Draft Media Day in New York. /article/2013-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Part-Three-4292/ /article/2013-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Part-Three-4292/ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:55:25 -0400 Video interviews with Otto Porter, Trey Burke, Michael Carter-Williams and Steven Adams at the 2013 NBA Draft Media Day in New York. /article/2013-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Part-Two-4291/ /article/2013-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Part-Two-4291/ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:22:09 -0400 We take a look at Alex Len and Nerlens Noel's head to head match up that kicked off the 2012-13 NCAA season. /article/Nerlens-Noel-Alex-Len-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4289/ /article/Nerlens-Noel-Alex-Len-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Video-Analysis-4289/ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:15:32 -0400 Breaking down the 2013 center crop using the possession-based statistics of Synergy Sports Technology. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2013-Center-Crop-4283/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2013-Center-Crop-4283/ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:25:07 -0400 In our final “by the numbers” analysis, we take a look at the top-17 centers eligible for the 2013 NBA draft. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2013-Center-Crop-4284/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2013-Center-Crop-4284/ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:20:42 -0400 Mike Schmitz breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Isaiah Canaan with the help of game footage from Murray State. /article/Isaiah-Canaan-Scouting-Report-Video-4282/ /article/Isaiah-Canaan-Scouting-Report-Video-4282/ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:21:09 -0400 Jonathan Givony joins Jody McDonald on CBS Sports Radio to talk all things NBA Draft. /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-with-CBS-Sports-Radio-4281/ /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-with-CBS-Sports-Radio-4281/ Sun, 23 Jun 2013 21:21:45 -0400 In our fourth analysis of boxscore statistics, we take a look at the top 20 power forwards in the 2013 NBA draft. To better analyze one of the deeper, more versatile positions in this class, we let the numbers do the talking. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2013-Power-Forward-Crop-4280/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2013-Power-Forward-Crop-4280/ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:32:09 -0400 Breaking down the 2013 power forward crop using the possession-based statistics of Synergy Sports Technolog /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2013-Power-Forward-Crop-4279/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2013-Power-Forward-Crop-4279/ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:31:56 -0400 Breaking down the 2013 small forward crop using the possession-based statistics of Synergy Sports Technology. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2013-Small-Forward-Crop-4278/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2013-Small-Forward-Crop-4278/ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:37:11 -0400 In our third analysis of boxscore statistics, we take a look at the top 20 small forwards in the 2013 NBA draft. To better analyze one of the deeper, more versatile positions in this class, we let the numbers do the talking. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2013-Small-Forward-Crop-4277/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2013-Small-Forward-Crop-4277/ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:04:53 -0400 Louisville's Gorgui Dieng works out in front of dozens of scouts at the Wasserman Draft Workout in Santa Monica. Includes an interview along with exclusive workout footage. /article/Gorgui-Dieng-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4276/ /article/Gorgui-Dieng-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4276/ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:16:54 -0400 A final breakdown from the USA Basketball U19 World Championship Training Camp in Colorado Springs, including scouting reports and video interviews with the 12 players that made the roster. /article/USA-Basketball-U19-World-Championship-Training-Camp-Report-Part-Two-4274/ /article/USA-Basketball-U19-World-Championship-Training-Camp-Report-Part-Two-4274/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:34:34 -0400 Breaking down the 2013 shooting guard crop using the possession-based statistics of Synergy Sports Technology. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2013-Shooting-Guard-Crop-4273/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2013-Shooting-Guard-Crop-4273/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:55:22 -0400 In our second analysis of boxscore statistics, we take a look at the top 15 shooting guards in the 2013 NBA draft. To better analyze one of the deeper, more versatile positions in this class, we let the numbers do the talking. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2013-Shooting-Guard-Crop-4272/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2013-Shooting-Guard-Crop-4272/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:39 -0400 Jonathan Givony joins David Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz, to talk all things NBA Draft on his Locked On Jazz podcast. /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-with-Locked-On-Jazz-4271/ /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-with-Locked-On-Jazz-4271/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:47:35 -0400 In our first analysis of boxscore statistics, we take a look at the top 18 point guards in the 2013 NBA draft. To better analyze one of the deeper, more versatile positions in this class, we let the numbers do the talking. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2013-Point-Guard-Crop-4269/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2013-Point-Guard-Crop-4269/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:04:06 -0400 Breaking down the 2013 point guard crop using the possession-based statistics of Synergy Sports Technology. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2013-Point-Guard-Crop-4268/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2013-Point-Guard-Crop-4268/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:55:54 -0400 A full breakdown of the happenings inside the USA Basketball U19 World Championship Training Camp, including scouting reports on the ten players released from the roster. /article/USA-Basketball-U19-World-Championship-Training-Camp-Report-4266/ /article/USA-Basketball-U19-World-Championship-Training-Camp-Report-4266/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:04:23 -0400 Gonzaga's Kelly Olynyk works out in front of dozens of scouts at the Wasserman Draft Workout in Santa Monica. Includes an interview along with exclusive workout footage. /article/Kelly-Olynyk-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4265/ /article/Kelly-Olynyk-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4265/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:07:49 -0400 Jonathan Givony joins Tim Roye of Warriors.com to talk all things NBA Draft. /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-with-Warriorscom-4263/ /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-with-Warriorscom-4263/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:59:18 -0400 Brandon Davies was one of the top scoring big man in college basketball this season, showing an impressive skill-set and feel for the game. How will his limitations as a defender and rebounder hold his back on draft night? /article/Trending-Prospects-Brandon-Davies-4255/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Brandon-Davies-4255/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:23:13 -0400 An interview with Tony Mitchell featuring footage from a pre-draft workouts in Los Angeles with Rob McClanaghan. /article/Tony-Mitchell-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4262/ /article/Tony-Mitchell-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4262/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:47:50 -0400 Mike Schmitz breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Anthony Bennett with the help of game footage from UNLV. /article/Anthony-Bennett-Scouting-Report-Video-4260/ /article/Anthony-Bennett-Scouting-Report-Video-4260/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:15:42 -0400 Mike Schmitz breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Ben McLemore with the help of game footage from Kansas. /article/Ben-McLemore-Scouting-Report-Video-4259/ /article/Ben-McLemore-Scouting-Report-Video-4259/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:05:59 -0400 An interview with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope featuring footage from a pre-draft workouts in Los Angeles with Rob McClanaghan. /article/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4257/ /article/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4257/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:37:29 -0400 James Ennis has NBA size, length and athleticism to go along with intriguing versatility on both ends of the floor. How will his late-blooming status impact his chances of hearing his name called on draft night? /article/Trending-Prospects-James-Ennis-4254/ /article/Trending-Prospects-James-Ennis-4254/ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:14:21 -0400 An interview with Ben McLemore about his fitness program featuring footage of a recent strength and conditioning workout. /article/Ben-McLemore-Pre-Draft-Strength-Training-and-Interview-4248/ /article/Ben-McLemore-Pre-Draft-Strength-Training-and-Interview-4248/ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:45:47 -0400 An interview with Steven Adams featuring footage from a pre-draft workouts in Los Angeles with Will Perdue and Brian Scalabrine. /article/Steven-Adams-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4247/ /article/Steven-Adams-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4247/ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:21:28 -0400 The undisputed leader of the 2013 NCAA Champion Louisville Cardinals, Peyton Siva is an elite defender whose limited offensive ability and decision-making have been questioned throughout his career. Where does he stand with the 2013 draft less than a month away? /article/Trending-Prospects-Peyton-Siva-4236/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Peyton-Siva-4236/ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:33:39 -0400 Tony Snell has intriguing potential as a long and athletic 6-7 small forward with excellent perimeter shooting ability. How much will his lack of ball-handling skills and aggressiveness hurt his standing on draft night? /article/Trending-Prospects-Tony-Snell-4237/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Tony-Snell-4237/ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:57:20 -0400 Interviews with Ryan Broekhoff and Jared Berggren featuring footage from their pre-draft workouts in Chicago. /article/Ryan-Broekhoff-and-Jared-Berggren-Pre-Draft-Workouts-and-Interviews-4233/ /article/Ryan-Broekhoff-and-Jared-Berggren-Pre-Draft-Workouts-and-Interviews-4233/ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:06:09 -0400 Alex Len is one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft class, featuring a rare combination of size, length, mobility and skill. What are his strengths and weaknesses and where can we expect him to get picked on draft night? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Alex-Len-4232/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Alex-Len-4232/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:04:36 -0400 An interview with Michael Carter-Williams featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Long Island with Jay Hernandez. /article/Michael-Carter-Williams-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-4231/ /article/Michael-Carter-Williams-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-4231/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:49:22 -0400 An All-SEC 1st team selection, Phil Pressey surprised some when he announced his plans to forego his senior season and declare for the NBA draft after an up and down junior season. Where does Pressey stand with the 2013 draft less than a month away? /article/Trending-Prospects-Phil-Pressey-4230/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Phil-Pressey-4230/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:30:06 -0400 Shane Larkin is one of the best athletes in this draft and also among the most efficient scorers. How much will his lack of size and length affect him on draft night? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Shane-Larkin-4227/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Shane-Larkin-4227/ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:05:25 -0400 An interview with Mike Muscala featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Long Island with Jay Hernandez. /article/Mike-Muscala-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-4226/ /article/Mike-Muscala-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-4226/ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:08:15 -0400 An interview with Jackie Carmichael featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Chicago. /article/Jackie-Carmichael-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-4224/ /article/Jackie-Carmichael-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-4224/ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:10:05 -0400 An interview with C.J. McCollum featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Long Island with Jay Hernandez. /article/CJ-McCollum-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4222/ /article/CJ-McCollum-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4222/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:00:22 -0400 An interview with Isaiah Canaan featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Chicago. /article/Isaiah-Canaan-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4215/ /article/Isaiah-Canaan-Workout-Video-and-Interview-4215/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:42:51 -0400 Myck Kabongo has elite size and speed for a point guard prospect, but struggled to score in an efficient manner during his shortened college career. Where will that leave him on draft night? /article/Trending-Prospects-Myck-Kabongo-4218/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Myck-Kabongo-4218/ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:42:52 -0400 An interview with Reggie Bullock featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Long Island. /article/Reggie-Bullock-Workout-Video-4216/ /article/Reggie-Bullock-Workout-Video-4216/ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:15:52 -0400 An interview with Tim Hardaway Jr featuring footage from his pre-draft workouts in Chicago. /article/Tim-Hardaway-Jr-Workout-Video-4217/ /article/Tim-Hardaway-Jr-Workout-Video-4217/ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:46:02 -0400 Interviews and video from the private workouts of prospects Norvel Pelle, Josiah Turner, and Jordan Henriquez. /article/Norvel-Pelle-Josiah-Turner-Jordan-Henriquez-Workout-Videos-4214/ /article/Norvel-Pelle-Josiah-Turner-Jordan-Henriquez-Workout-Videos-4214/ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:46:07 -0400 Tim Hardaway is a talented scorer whose inconsistency has made him one of the more enigmatic prospects in this draft. Where does he stand after a productive junior season for a much-improved Michigan team? /article/Trending-Prospects-Tim-Hardaway-Jr-4206/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Tim-Hardaway-Jr-4206/ Thu, 30 May 2013 14:08:57 -0400 Andre Roberson is one of the best rebounders in this year's draft class. How much will his lack of size and offensive limitations affect him on draft night? /article/Trending-Prospects-Andre-Roberson-4213/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Andre-Roberson-4213/ Thu, 30 May 2013 13:58:10 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Alex Len, Tony Mitchell, Kenny Kadji, and Erik Murphy. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Len-Mitchell-Kadji-Murphy-4188/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Len-Mitchell-Kadji-Murphy-4188/ Wed, 29 May 2013 07:53:48 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Shane Larkin, Dennis Schroeder, Myck Kabongo, and Isaiah Canaan. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Larkin-Schroeder-Kabongo-Canaan-4189/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Larkin-Schroeder-Kabongo-Canaan-4189/ Mon, 27 May 2013 22:53:53 -0400 Jonathan Givony joins Peter Brown on Yahoo Sports Radio to discuss a number of NBA draft related topics. /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-Yahoo-Sports-Radio-4208/ /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-Yahoo-Sports-Radio-4208/ Sun, 26 May 2013 23:06:21 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jamaal Franklin, Lorenzo Brown, and Will Clyburn. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Caldwell-Pope-Franklin-Brown-Clyburn-4190/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Caldwell-Pope-Franklin-Brown-Clyburn-4190/ Sun, 26 May 2013 22:41:21 -0400 44 NBA prospects from diverse backgrounds were brought into the Nets Combine in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which was attended by all 30 NBA teams this week. Find out who the top performers were. /article/2013-Nets-Combine-Recap-4207/ /article/2013-Nets-Combine-Recap-4207/ Fri, 24 May 2013 13:29:12 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Tony Snell, B.J. Young, Erick Green, and Vander Blue. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Snell-Young-Green-Blue-4191/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Snell-Young-Green-Blue-4191/ Fri, 24 May 2013 13:04:54 -0400 Otto Porter is one of the smartest and most versatile prospects in the 2013 NBA Draft. Is he athletic and prolific enough a scorer to be a top-5 pick and develop into a star in the NBA? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Otto-Porter-4205/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Otto-Porter-4205/ Thu, 23 May 2013 17:56:56 -0400 The second set of 22 prospects competing for the attention of NBA scouts at the 2013 Nets Combine completed athletic testing and a battery of measurements. /article/2013-Nets-Combine-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Day-Two-4204/ /article/2013-Nets-Combine-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Day-Two-4204/ Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:36 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Mason Plumlee, Jeff Withey, Mike Muscala, and DeWayne Dedmon. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Plumlee-Withey-Muscala-Dedmon-4187/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Plumlee-Withey-Muscala-Dedmon-4187/ Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:26 -0400 While competing for the attention of NBA scouts at the 2013 Nets Combine, the 22 NBA draft prospects in attendance were also measured and tested on day one. /article/2013-Nets-Combine-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Day-One-4203/ /article/2013-Nets-Combine-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Day-One-4203/ Wed, 22 May 2013 15:31:23 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Phil Pressey, Seth Curry, and Peyton Siva. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Pressey-Curry-Siva-4192/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Pressey-Curry-Siva-4192/ Wed, 22 May 2013 15:13:38 -0400 Our first detailed mock draft with pick-by-pick explanations using projected rosters and taking the individual needs of all 30 teams into account. /article/Yahoo-Sports-Extended-2013-Mock-Draft-1-4201/ /article/Yahoo-Sports-Extended-2013-Mock-Draft-1-4201/ Tue, 21 May 2013 23:38:49 -0400 Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and other NBA executives fielded questions after the final 2013 NBA draft order was determined. /article/2013-Post-Lottery-Interview-Transcripts-and-Videos-4202/ /article/2013-Post-Lottery-Interview-Transcripts-and-Videos-4202/ Tue, 21 May 2013 22:26:29 -0400 From May 22nd to May 23rd 44 prospects will participate in a group workout organized by the Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers. /article/2013-Nets-Combine-Preview-4200/ /article/2013-Nets-Combine-Preview-4200/ Tue, 21 May 2013 17:47:21 -0400 Grant Jerrett is one of the best shooting big man in this draft class, having knocked down over 40% of his 3-point attempts. How does he stack up in other facets and how far away is he from contributing to a NBA team? /article/Trending-Prospects-Grant-Jerrett-4197/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Grant-Jerrett-4197/ Tue, 21 May 2013 08:52:20 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Steven Adams, Gorgui Dieng, Rudy Gobert, and Brandon Davies /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Adams-Dieng-Gobert-Davies-4186/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Adams-Dieng-Gobert-Davies-4186/ Tue, 21 May 2013 08:36:37 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with C.J. Leslie, Solomon Hill, and Ricky Ledo /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Leslie-Hill-Ledo-4193/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Leslie-Hill-Ledo-4193/ Mon, 20 May 2013 18:47:12 -0400 Individual assessments of how different prospects performed at the NBA Combine, including Steven Adams, Tony Snell, Tim Hardaway Jr, Glen Rice Jr, Tony Mitchell, Jackie Carmichael and more. /article/NBA-Combine-Individual-Player-Assessments-4196/ /article/NBA-Combine-Individual-Player-Assessments-4196/ Mon, 20 May 2013 15:34:11 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Victor Oladipo, Allen Crabbe, Archie Goodwin, and James Ennis. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Oladipo-Crabbe-Goodwin-Ennis-4185/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Oladipo-Crabbe-Goodwin-Ennis-4185/ Mon, 20 May 2013 08:42:49 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Cody Zeller, Kelly Olynyk, Jackie Carmichael, and Trevor Mbakwe /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Zeller-Olynyk-Carmichael-Mbakwe-4184/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Zeller-Olynyk-Carmichael-Mbakwe-4184/ Sat, 18 May 2013 23:49:18 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with C.J. McCollum, Michael Carter-Williams, Nate Wolters, and Ray McCallum. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-McCollum-Carter-Williams-Wolters-McCallum-4182/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-McCollum-Carter-Williams-Wolters-McCallum-4182/ Sat, 18 May 2013 12:39:42 -0400 With the help of our extensive measurements database, we take a look at how this year's NBA Combine participants measure out historically. /article/Analyzing-the-2013-Combine-Measurements-4181/ /article/Analyzing-the-2013-Combine-Measurements-4181/ Fri, 17 May 2013 12:43:04 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Shabazz Muhammad, Glen Rice, Reggie Bullock, and Tim Hardaway Jr. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Muhammad-Rice-Bullock-Hardaway-4180/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Muhammad-Rice-Bullock-Hardaway-4180/ Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:22 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Nerlens Noel, Otto Porter, Ben McLemore, and Trey Burke. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Noel-Porter-McLemore-Burke-4179/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Noel-Porter-McLemore-Burke-4179/ Fri, 17 May 2013 09:44:04 -0400 Adonis Thomas was considered one of the top prospects in high school basketball upon arriving at Memphis, but struggled to do much of anything to convince of that in his two seasons of college basketball. Is he still a prospect NBA teams should consider investing in? /article/Trending-Prospects-Adonis-Thomas-4175/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Adonis-Thomas-4175/ Wed, 15 May 2013 08:48:05 -0400 Gorgui Dieng is one of the top big men in the 2013 Draft. How do his age and upside impact his stock and contrast with his ability to have an immediate impact? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Gorgui-Dieng-4174/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Gorgui-Dieng-4174/ Tue, 14 May 2013 09:11:35 -0400 Vander Blue is one of the most athletic prospect in this class, but how much will his limitations as a ball-handler and perimeter shooter hurt his standing on draft night? /article/Trending-Prospects-Vander-Blue-4173/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Vander-Blue-4173/ Tue, 14 May 2013 08:41:15 -0400 Mike Schmitz breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with the help of Georgia game footage. /article/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-Video-Scouting-Report-4172/ /article/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-Video-Scouting-Report-4172/ Mon, 13 May 2013 14:40:53 -0400 A list of the 63 players participating at the NBA Combine in Chicago May 16-17 /article/2013-NBA-Combine-Participant-List-4171/ /article/2013-NBA-Combine-Participant-List-4171/ Thu, 09 May 2013 19:14:58 -0400 Former McDonald's All-American Reggie Bullock had a breakout season as a junior at North Carolina. Where does he fit in at the next level now that he's in the draft for good? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Reggie-Bullock-4170/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Reggie-Bullock-4170/ Thu, 09 May 2013 13:39:53 -0400 One of the premier mid-major players in the country, Nate Wolters once again led South Dakota State to the NCAA Tournament. Where does the prolific guard stand after his senior season? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Nate-Wolters-4169/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Nate-Wolters-4169/ Wed, 08 May 2013 12:47:10 -0400 Steven Adams is one of the most physically gifted big men in this year's draft class. How much will his lack of experience and polish hurt him on draft night? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Steven-Adams-4168/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Steven-Adams-4168/ Mon, 06 May 2013 22:52:57 -0400 One of the best athletes in all of college basketball last season, does Memphis senior D.J. Stephens have what it takes to make it in the NBA? /article/Trending-Prospects-DJ-Stephens-4167/ /article/Trending-Prospects-DJ-Stephens-4167/ Mon, 06 May 2013 09:34:27 -0400 Michael Carter-Williams is a point guard with great size, passing skills and creativity, who lacks much in the ways of consistent scoring and decision-making ability. How does he stack up in this draft class? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Michael-Carter-Williams-4166/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Michael-Carter-Williams-4166/ Fri, 03 May 2013 14:31:54 -0400 James Southerland is one of the best 3-point shooters in the 2013 NBA Draft, but is he a versatile enough player to warrant a draft pick and/or NBA roster spot? /article/Trending-Prospects-James-Southerland-4164/ /article/Trending-Prospects-James-Southerland-4164/ Thu, 02 May 2013 10:31:16 -0400 Richard Howell is one of the best rebounders in this draft class, but is somewhat stuck between positions both offensively and defensively. Will NBA teams be able to look past that considering the success of similarly undersized big men? /article/Trending-Prospects-Richard-Howell-4163/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Richard-Howell-4163/ Wed, 01 May 2013 16:32:53 -0400 An athletic 7-footer who is capable of scoring from anywhere on the floor, Cody Zeller came into this season with huge expectations both individually and for his Indiana team who were ranked #1 for a good part of the season. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Cody-Zeller-4161/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Cody-Zeller-4161/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:32:40 -0400 Jonathan Givony joins Jody Mac on CBS Sports Radio to discuss a number of NBA draft related topics. /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-CBS-Sports-Radio-4159/ /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-CBS-Sports-Radio-4159/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:32:58 -0400 One of the youngest prospect in this draft, Archie Goodwin is a terrific athlete who struggled with inconsistency for much of the season. Can NBA teams look past his struggles as a perimeter shooter? How long might it take him to contribute at the NBA level? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Archie-Goodwin-wVideo-Analysis--4157/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Archie-Goodwin-wVideo-Analysis--4157/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:15:51 -0400 Pierre Jackson is one of the most athletic point guard prospects in this draft class, and is also an outstanding perimeter shooter. How will his lack of size and average decision making affect his draft stock, and what are his chances of sticking on a NBA roster? /article/Trending-Prospects-Pierre-Jackson-4155/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Pierre-Jackson-4155/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:42:09 -0400 Christian Watford is one of the best shooters in this year's draft, but will NBA teams be able to look past his limitations and give him a roster spot next season? /article/Trending-Prospects-Christian-Watford-4151/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Christian-Watford-4151/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:01:17 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Mason Plumlee with the help of Duke game film. /article/Mason-Plumlee-Video-Scouting-Report-4150/ /article/Mason-Plumlee-Video-Scouting-Report-4150/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:13:12 -0400 C.J. Leslie is one of the best athletes in this draft class, but has seen his stock regress significantly this year due to the lack of improvement he made to his all-around game. Will he be a steal later in the first round, or will NBA teams be too scared about the red flags around him? /article/Trending-Prospects-CJ-Leslie-4145/ /article/Trending-Prospects-CJ-Leslie-4145/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:25:17 -0400 San Diego State's Jamaal Franklin has some of the best scoring instincts of any wing player in this draft, and brings tremendous athleticism and competitiveness to boot. How much will his lack of perimeter shooting ability and overall efficiency hurt him come draft time? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jamaal-Franklin-4142/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jamaal-Franklin-4142/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:22:25 -0400 Colorado State's Colton Iverson emerged from total obscurity in his fifth season of college basketball after transferring from Minnesota. As one of the best rebounders in this draft, but also one of the oldest prospects, where does he fit in? /article/Trending-Prospects-Colton-Iverson-4140/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Colton-Iverson-4140/ Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:39:37 -0400 Interview and practice highlights of Noah Vonleh, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, and Jarell Martin from the 2013 McDonald's All-American Game week in Chicago. /article/McDonalds-InterviewPractice-Highlights-Vonleh-Jefferson-Martin-4138/ /article/McDonalds-InterviewPractice-Highlights-Vonleh-Jefferson-Martin-4138/ Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:50:31 -0400 Interview and practice highlights of James Young, Wayne Selden, and Jabari Bird from the 2013 McDonald's All-American Game week in Chicago. /article/McDonalds-InterviewPractice-Highlights-James-Young-Selden-Bird-4139/ /article/McDonalds-InterviewPractice-Highlights-James-Young-Selden-Bird-4139/ Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:44:59 -0400 Trey Burke brings a complete and ideal offensive package to the table as a NBA point guard prospect. Will his lack of size and defensive prowess hurt his case as the top point guard in this year's draft? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Trey-Burke-4137/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Trey-Burke-4137/ Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:30:08 -0400 The official measurements from the 2013 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament have been added to our extensive database. /article/2013-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Measurements-Released-4136/ /article/2013-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Measurements-Released-4136/ Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:14:41 -0400 Lorenzo Brown decided to forego his senior season to enter the 2013 NBA Draft. Where does the point guard stand after N.C. State's underachieving 2013 campaign? /article/Trending-Prospects-Lorenzo-Brown-4135/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Lorenzo-Brown-4135/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:54:19 -0400 Allen Crabbe has good size for a wing and is one of the better shooter/scorers in this year's draft class. His lack of toughness has some NBA teams concerned, though. What type of NBA prospect is he and how he stack up in this draft? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Allen-Crabbe-4133/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Allen-Crabbe-4133/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:23:19 -0400 Erik Murphy is arguably the top-shooting big man in this draft, but his deficiencies as a defender and rebounder have given some scouts room for pause. How does he stack up in this year's draft class? /article/Trending-Prospects-Erik-Murphy-4130/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Erik-Murphy-4130/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:55:24 -0400 Jeff Withey has developed remarkably the past two seasons, from being a total non-factor his first three years in college to arguably the best overall defender in the NCAA. How far can his defensive prowess take him in the NBA, and where should it get him drafted? /article/Trending-Prospects-Jeff-Withey-with-Video-Analysis--4127/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Jeff-Withey-with-Video-Analysis--4127/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:28:23 -0400 Duke senior Mason Plumlee is a NBA-caliber athlete who can run the floor, finish around the basket, score efficiently, and brings excellent size to the table. Where does that put him in this draft at age 23? /article/Trending-Prospects-Mason-Plumlee-4121/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Mason-Plumlee-4121/ Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:35:34 -0400 Shabazz Muhammad is one of the most controversial prospects in the 2013 NBA Draft. He's clearly one of the best scorers and most fierce competitors around, but he has been criticized for his unconventional style of play, aversion for passing, and recent age-falsification. What kind of NBA prospect is he? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Shabazz-Muhammad-4120/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Shabazz-Muhammad-4120/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:48:42 -0400 Who is entering? Who is returning? Who is still undecided? We break down all the prospects in the 2013 NBA draft, as well as who will be representing them, and where they are projected to get drafted. /article/2013-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-and-Agent-List-4119/ /article/2013-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-and-Agent-List-4119/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:33:28 -0400 The name on the back of the jersey means just as much as the name on the front here at DraftExpress, so if you're watching the NCAA tournament with an eye on scouting future NBA players, you've come to the right place. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Day-Six-4118/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Day-Six-4118/ Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:31:13 -0400 The name on the back of the jersey means just as much as the name on the front here at DraftExpress, so if you're watching the tournament with an eye on scouting players who will eventually play in the NBA, you've come to the right place. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Day-Five-4117/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-Day-Five-4117/ Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:43:01 -0400 Mike Muscala established himself as one of the best scoring big men and rebounders in the country this season for Bucknell. What kind of NBA prospect is he and what awaits him over the next three months? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Mike-Muscala-4116/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Mike-Muscala-4116/ Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:48:34 -0400 Jonathan Givony joins Sharp and Benning on 1620 The Zone to discuss a number of NBA draft related topics. /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-1620-The-Zone-4115/ /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-1620-The-Zone-4115/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:37:39 -0400 Florida State senior Michael Snaer brings 3-point shooting ability to go along with a strong defensive presence on the wing. Where will that get him picked on draft night? /article/Trending-Prospects-Michael-Snaer-4114/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Michael-Snaer-4114/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:15:40 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Jackie Carmichael with the help of Illinois State game film. /article/Jackie-Carmichael-Video-Scouting-Report-4112/ /article/Jackie-Carmichael-Video-Scouting-Report-4112/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:48:30 -0400 The name on the back of the jersey means just as much as the name on the front here at DraftExpress, so if you're watching the NCAA tournament with an eye on scouting future NBA players, you've come to the right place. /article/Day-Four-NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-4111/ /article/Day-Four-NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Viewing-Guide-4111/ Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:06:56 -0400 Dewayne Dedmon has all of the physical attributes NBA scouts look for in a backup center, but is still extremely unpolished at age 23. Is he the type of prospect a team will want to invest a roster spot on? /article/Trending-Prospects-Dewayne-Dedmon-4105/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Dewayne-Dedmon-4105/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:38:27 -0400 B.J. Young is one of the most talented scorers in college basketball, but is facing significant question marks after an uneven sophomore season. Is he a prospect a NBA team should consider investing in? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-BJ-Young-4102/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-BJ-Young-4102/ Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:16:42 -0400 Jackie Carmichael was one of the most productive big men in college basketball, but may have seen his season come to an end after losing in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley conference tournament. Did he do enough to earn a spot in the second round during his senior year? /article/Trending-Prospects-Jackie-Carmichael-4099/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Jackie-Carmichael-4099/ Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:11:46 -0400 Winning the Sun Belt Freshman of the Year Award in 2012, Tony Mitchell was touted as one of the best low-major prospects in the country. With his sophomore season coming to a close, where does Mitchell stand heading towards the 2013 draft? /article/Trending-Prospects-Tony-Mitchell-With-Video-4098/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Tony-Mitchell-With-Video-4098/ Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:27:59 -0400 Robert Covington is one of the most skilled perimeter scoring forwards in this draft, but is coming off a somewhat disappointing season. Will the Tennessee State senior hear his name called on draft night? /article/Trending-Prospects-Robert-Covington-4097/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Robert-Covington-4097/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:27:19 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Erick Green with the help of Virginia Tech game film. /article/Erick-Green-Video-Scouting-Report-4096/ /article/Erick-Green-Video-Scouting-Report-4096/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:51:39 -0400 Ray McCallum’s Detroit squad fell short of a NCAA tournament bid this weekend after being upset in the Horizon conference tournament by Wright State. How does the former McDonald’s All-American stack up as a NBA prospect after his junior season? /article/Trending-Prospects-Ray-McCallum-4095/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Ray-McCallum-4095/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:05:10 -0400 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is one of the best shot-makers in the country. How does the rest of his game stack up as a NBA prospect? /article/Trending-Prospects-Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-4094/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-4094/ Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:55:47 -0500 Deonte Burton is one of the most talented shot-creators in college basketball, showing a lightning quick first step and the ability to score at will in transition. How will his team's poor record affect his draft stock? /article/Trending-Prospects-Deonte-Burton-4093/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Deonte-Burton-4093/ Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:58:57 -0500 Erick Green is leading the nation in scoring. How does his game project to the NBA? /article/Trending-Prospects-Erick-Green-4092/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Erick-Green-4092/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:30:50 -0500 Shabazz Napier has transformed himself from shoot-first, inefficient combo guard to a much more effective all-around player as a junior. How much will that help his NBA stock? /article/Trending-Prospects-Shabazz-Napier-4091/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Shabazz-Napier-4091/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:27:38 -0500 Deshaun Thomas has carried Ohio State on the offensive end this season. What does he bring to the table at the next level? /article/Trending-Prospects-Deshaun-Thomas-4089/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Deshaun-Thomas-4089/ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:51:43 -0500 The reigning Horizon League player of the year Ryan Broekhoff has kept Valparaiso at the top of the Horizon League. What does his mid-major success translate to the next level? /article/Trending-Prospects-Ryan-Broekhoff-4088/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Ryan-Broekhoff-4088/ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:38:47 -0500 Kenny Kadji has established himself as one of the most skilled big men in college basketball, playing for a Miami team that remains undefeated in the ACC. How does he stack up as a NBA prospect and will his advanced age hurt him come draft time? /article/Trending-Prospects-Kenny-Kadji-4087/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Kenny-Kadji-4087/ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:40:44 -0500 Nerlens Noel's season came to an unfortunate end as the result of a ACL tear. What, if any, effect has the highly touted center's injury had on his lofty draft stock? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Nerlens-Noel-4086/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Nerlens-Noel-4086/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:58:22 -0500 Dwight Powell has bounced back as a junior after struggling through a sophomore slump. What does his improvement mean to his NBA potential? /article/Trending-Prospects-Dwight-Powell-4085/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Dwight-Powell-4085/ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:34:10 -0500 Zeke Marshall has seemingly turned the corner this season, finally emerging as the highly efficient, shot-blocking 7-footer he was projected to become in high school. Is he the type of prospect a NBA team will want to invest in? /article/Trending-Prospects-Zeke-Marshall-4084/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Zeke-Marshall-4084/ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:20:17 -0500 Jack Cooley is the #1 rebounder in college basketball this season and ranks overall as one of the best in Big East history. Is that enough to secure him a roster spot in the NBA? /article/Trending-Prospects-Jack-Cooley-4083/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Jack-Cooley-4083/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:13:48 -0500 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Marcus Smart with the help of Oklahoma State game film. /article/Marcus-Smart-Video-Scouting-Report-4082/ /article/Marcus-Smart-Video-Scouting-Report-4082/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:03:48 -0500 Bryce Cotton entered his junior season as an anonymous player at Providence, but has emerged as one of the best scorers in the Big East. How far can his terrific shooting stroke and excellent overall scoring instincts take him? /article/Trending-Prospects-Bryce-Cotton-4081/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Bryce-Cotton-4081/ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:21:18 -0500 One of the most prolific shooter/scorers in college basketball, C.J. Wilcox has continued to put points on the board efficiently for Washington, despite shouldering a heavier offensive load. How will his game translate to the NBA setting? /article/Trending-Prospects-CJ-Wilcox-4080/ /article/Trending-Prospects-CJ-Wilcox-4080/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:59:49 -0500 One of the best scorers in all of college basketball, Isaiah Canaan elected to return for his final year of eligibility after a dream junior season with Murray State. Have his NBA prospects changed at all? /article/Trending-Prospects-Isaiah-Canaan-4079/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Isaiah-Canaan-4079/ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:37:39 -0500 Jahii Carson is making up for lost time after being ruled ineligible his freshman year, putting together a very strong season for Arizona State thus far. What type of NBA prospect is he at the moment? /article/Trending-Prospects-Jahii-Carson-4078/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Jahii-Carson-4078/ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:41:28 -0500 Chris Obekpa has established himself as arguably the best shot-blocker in college basketball already as a freshman. How does the rest of his game grade out and what type of NBA prospect is he right now? /article/Trending-Prospects-Chris-Obekpa-4077/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Chris-Obekpa-4077/ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:56:52 -0500 Jordan Bachynski is one of the biggest players in the NCAA, and also one of the most improved. Does he have what it takes to make it onto a NBA roster? /article/Trending-Prospects-Jordan-Bachynski-4076/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Jordan-Bachynski-4076/ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:31:05 -0500 Victor Oladipo has gone from 3-star high school recruit to potential NCAA player of the year candidate. What type of prospect is he and what makes him attractive to NBA decision makers? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Victor-Oladipo-4075/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Victor-Oladipo-4075/ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:28:19 -0500 Arsalan Kazemi continues to rank as one of the best rebounders in college basketball after transferring from Rice to Oregon. Is that enough to earn him a NBA roster spot? /article/Trending-Prospects-Arsalan-Kazemi-4074/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Arsalan-Kazemi-4074/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:22:51 -0500 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Kelly Olynyk with the help of Gonzaga game film. /article/Kelly-Olynyk-Video-Scouting-Report-4073/ /article/Kelly-Olynyk-Video-Scouting-Report-4073/ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:18:12 -0500 Cory Jefferson barely contributed in his first three years at Baylor, but has been one of the most productive players in the Big 12 this season. What kind of NBA prospect is he? /article/Trending-Prospects-Cory-Jefferson-4072/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Cory-Jefferson-4072/ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:07:36 -0500 Anthony Marshall has transitioned from a combo guard role to leading the Mountain West conference in assists as a senior. How far can his intriguing blend of physical attributes and improved perimeter shooting ability take him? /article/Trending-Prospects-Anthony-Marshall-4071/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Anthony-Marshall-4071/ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:08:07 -0500 Carrick Felix is a late bloomer whose perimeter shooting and overall productivity are just starting to catch up with his terrific physical tools. Is he the type of prospect a NBA team will want to invest a draft pick on? /article/Trending-Prospects-Carrick-Felix-4070/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Carrick-Felix-4070/ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:38:21 -0500 A versatile forward with ideal role-player potential, Solomon Hill's strong frame, high basketball IQ and much-improved perimeter shooting ability are earning him plenty of looks from NBA teams this season. /article/Trending-Prospects-Solomon-Hill-4069/ /article/Trending-Prospects-Solomon-Hill-4069/ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:40:55 -0500 Russ Smith has gone from lightly recruited high school player to one of the faces of college basketball. What type of NBA prospect is he? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Russ-Smith-4068/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Russ-Smith-4068/ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:14:32 -0500 C.J. McCollum was having an All-American type year until a foot injury likely finished his season. What does that mean for his draft stock and what type of NBA prospect is he? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-CJ-McCollum-4066/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-CJ-McCollum-4066/ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:19:39 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Spencer Dinwiddie, Seth Curry and Rodney Williams. /article/Trending-Prospects-1162012--4064/ /article/Trending-Prospects-1162012--4064/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:55:06 -0500 Oklahoma State's Marcus Smart has emerged as one of the most polished freshmen in college basketball. How does his style of play translate to the pro level? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Marcus-Smart-4061/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Marcus-Smart-4061/ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:36:56 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Kelly Olynyk, Laurence Bowers, Elias Harris and Juvonte Reddic. /article/Trending-Prospects-172012--4058/ /article/Trending-Prospects-172012--4058/ Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:01:14 -0500 Anthony Bennett has established himself as one of the most productive players in college basketball, despite being just a freshman. We analyze his progress with a video and scouting report. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Anthony-Bennett-4056/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Anthony-Bennett-4056/ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:27:25 -0500 Ben McLemore is off to a fast start this season, quickly emerging as one of the best shooting guard prospects in all of college basketball. We analyze his progress with a video and scouting report. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Ben-McLemore-4055/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Ben-McLemore-4055/ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:31:48 -0500 We conclude our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports on players ranked #21-25: Matthew Dellavedova, James Ennis, Ronald Roberts, Eric Ferguson and Zeke Marshall. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Seven-4050/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Seven-4050/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:41:34 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports on players ranked #16-20: Kendall Williams, Joe Jackson, Tony Snell, Elias Harris and Javon McCrea. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Six-4049/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Six-4049/ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:13:14 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports on players ranked #11-15: Jackie Carmichael, Tarik Black, Robert Covington, Mike Muscala and Deonte Burton. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Five-4048/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Five-4048/ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:43:46 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports on players ranked #7-10: Ray McCallum, Alec Brown, Nate Wolters and Isaiah Canaan. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Four-4047/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Four-4047/ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:37:27 -0500 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with a video scouting report of the #6 overall prospect, Doug McDermott. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Three-4046/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Three-4046/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:34:30 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with scouting reports on players ranked #2-5: C.J. McCollum, Jamaal Franklin, Adonis Thomas and Mike Moser. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-4045/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-4045/ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:11:52 -0500 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the non-BCS conferences with a video scouting report of the top overall prospect, Tony Mitchell. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-One-4044/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-One-4044/ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:04:06 -0500 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the SEC with scouting reports on players ranked #11-15: Erik Murphy, Johnny O'Bryant, Trevor Releford, Jeronne Maymon and Will Yeguete. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Four--11-15---4043/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Four--11-15---4043/ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:56:04 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the SEC with scouting reports on players ranked #6-10: Ryan Harrow, Michael Dixon, Alex Oriakhi, Kyle Wiltjer and Kenny Boynton. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Three-6-10---4041/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Three-6-10---4041/ Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:16:24 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the SEC with scouting reports on players ranked #2-5: Phil Pressey, Patric Young, Jarnell Stokes and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Two-2-5---4040/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Two-2-5---4040/ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:14:28 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the SEC with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, B.J. Young. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-One-4039/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-One-4039/ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:30:58 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East with scouting reports on players ranked #16-20: Fuquan Edwin, Lamar Patterson, DeAndre Daniels, Davante Gardner and Cleveland Melvin. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Five-4038/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Five-4038/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:51:52 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East with scouting reports on players ranked #11-15: Russ Smith, Sean Kilpatrick, Vander Blue, Brandon Young and C.J. Fair. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Four-4036/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Four-4036/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:56:10 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East with scouting reports on players ranked #6-10: Chane Behanan, Wayne Blackshear, Jack Cooley, Peyton Siva and Mouphtaou Yarou. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Three-4035/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Three-4035/ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:18:42 -0400 We continue our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East with scouting reports on players ranked #2-5: Michael Carter-Williams, Gorgui Dieng, Rakeem Christmas and Jerian Grant. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Two-4034/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Two-4034/ Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:59:29 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, Otto Porter. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-One-4033/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-One-4033/ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:38:47 -0400 We conclude our evaluation of the top NBA draft prospects in the Pac-12 with players ranked #12-15: Dewayne Dedmon, Tony Woods, Abdul Gaddy and Justin Cobbs. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Four-4032/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Four-4032/ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:58:47 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with a video scouting report of the #11 prospect in the conference, Solomon Hill. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Three-4031/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Three-4031/ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:01:27 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the Pac-12 with players ranked 6-10: Eric Moreland, Brock Motum, Chasson Randle, Mark Lyons and Travis Wear. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Two-4030/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Two-4030/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:57:37 -0400 In our first five evaluations of the top NBA Draft prospects in the Pac-12 we break down Andre Roberson, Joshua Smith, C.J. Wilcox, Devon Collier, and Allen Crabbe. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-One-4029/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-One-4029/ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:13:15 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the Big XII with players ranked 6-11: including Rodney McGruder, Jordan Henriquez, Steven Pledger, Cory Jefferson, Sheldon McClellan, and Jordan Tolbert /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Four-4028/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Four-4028/ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:31:38 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #4 prospect in the conference, Elijah Johnson. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Three--4027/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Three--4027/ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:06:37 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the Big XII with players ranked 2, 3, and 5: including Myck Kabongo, Jeff Withey, and Pierre Jackson. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Two--4026/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Two--4026/ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:32:03 -0400 Mike Schmitz kicks off our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the Big 12 with a video scouting report of the #1 prospect in the conference, LeBryan Nash. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-One-4024/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-One-4024/ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:58:25 -0400 We conclude our evaluation of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with players ranked 16 to 20, Rion Brown, Kenny Kadji, Ian Miller, Erick Green and C.J. Harris. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Seven-4023/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Seven-4023/ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:33:32 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the ACC with players ranked 11 to 15, Dexter Strickland, Ryan Kelly, Reggie Johnson, Daniel Miller and Durand Scott. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Six-4022/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Six-4022/ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:59:58 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the ACC with players ranked 6 to 10, Reggie Bullock, Lorenzo Brown, Richard Howell, P.J. Hairston and Travis Mckie. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Five-4021/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Five-4021/ Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:18:44 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the ACC with players ranked 4 and 5, Alex Len and Michael Snaer. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-4020/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-4020/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:25:14 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects residing in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #3 returning NBA prospect in the conference, Mason Plumlee. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Three-4019/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Three-4019/ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:41:41 -0400 Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects residing in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #2 returning NBA prospect in the conference, C.J. Leslie. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Two-4018/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Two-4018/ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:28:57 -0400 Beginning our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects residing in the ACC, we profile the conference's most highly regarded prospect, James McAdoo. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-One-4017/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-One-4017/ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:45:28 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten, concluding with part five, players ranked 16-20: Derrick Nix, Tim Hardaway Jr, Jared Berggren, Devyn Marble and Aaron White. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Five-16-20--4016/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Five-16-20--4016/ Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:22:07 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten, moving on to part four, players ranked 11-15: Victor Oladipo, Rodney Williams, Tim Frazier, Drew Crawford and Will Sheehey. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Four-11-15--4015/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Four-11-15--4015/ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:11:17 -0400 We continue to evaluate the top NBA prospects in the Big Ten, moving on to part three, players ranked 6-10. Trevor Mbakwe, Adreian Payne, Brandon Paul, Keith Appling and Christian Watford. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Three-6-10--4013/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Three-6-10--4013/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:31:53 -0400 To get a jump on the rapidly approaching NCAA season, we're once again breaking down the top individual NBA prospects in college basketball, going conference by conference, starting with the Big Ten. We continue with prospects ranked 2-5, including Trey Burke, DeShaun Thomas, Aaron Craft and Branden Dawson. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Two-2-5--4012/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Two-2-5--4012/ Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:57:29 -0400 To get a jump on the rapidly approaching NCAA season, we're once again breaking down the top individual NBA prospects in college basketball, going conference by conference, starting with the Big Ten. Mike Schmitz gets us going with a video scouting report of the #1 NBA prospect in the conference, Cody Zeller.Freshmen have been excluded from these previews, as we'd like to wait and see what they have to offer on the NCAA level before we come to any long-term conclusions. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-One-1--4011/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-One-1--4011/ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:25:29 -0400 Video Interviews with Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Andre Drummond, Harrison Barnes, John Henson, Meyers Leonard, and Tyler Zeller from the 2012 NBA Draft Media Day. /article/2012-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Part-Two-4007/ /article/2012-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Part-Two-4007/ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:41:56 -0400 Video interviews with Thomas Robinson, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, and Dion Waiters at the 2012 NBA Draft Media Day. /article/2012-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Part-One-4005/ /article/2012-NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Part-One-4005/ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:55:58 -0400 Point guard prospect Zack Rosen checks in to talk about a variety of topics on the eve of the NBA Draft. /article/Zack-Rosen-The-Moment-Weve-All-Been-Waiting-For-4004/ /article/Zack-Rosen-The-Moment-Weve-All-Been-Waiting-For-4004/ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:30:56 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Anthony Davis with the help of Kentucky game film, head coach John Calipari, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas, and Davis himself. /article/Anthony-Davis-Video-Scouting-Report-4003/ /article/Anthony-Davis-Video-Scouting-Report-4003/ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:54:12 -0400 In our next analysis of situational statistics, we take a look at the relatively weak 2012 guard crop. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2012-Guard-Crop-4002/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2012-Guard-Crop-4002/ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:22:03 -0400 In basketball, statistics don't always match up with scouting (something that is especially true when projecting from college to the pros), and this year's draft's wing crop is a great example of such. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2012-Wing-Crop-4001/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2012-Wing-Crop-4001/ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:58:32 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Fab Melo with the help of Syracuse game film, head coach Jim Boeheim, and Melo himself. /article/Fab-Melo-Video-Scouting-Report-4000/ /article/Fab-Melo-Video-Scouting-Report-4000/ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:53:10 -0400 Jonathan Givony joins Jon Rothstein on the Tim Brando Show to discuss a number of NBA draft related topics. /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-and-Jon-Rothstein-on-the-Tim-Brando-Show-3998/ /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-and-Jon-Rothstein-on-the-Tim-Brando-Show-3998/ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:54:27 -0400 In basketball, statistics don't always match up with scouting (something that is especially true when projecting from college to the pros), and this year's draft forward crop is a great example of such. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2012-Forwards-Crop-3997/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2012-Forwards-Crop-3997/ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:47:45 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Jeff Taylor with the help of Vanderbilt game film, ex-Mississippi State head coach Rick Stansbury, and Taylor himself. /article/Jeff-Taylor-Video-Scouting-Report-3996/ /article/Jeff-Taylor-Video-Scouting-Report-3996/ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:08:35 -0400 Box-scores don't always tell us everything we need to know about what happened in an actual game, and seasonal stats can be misleading at times in attempting to project what type of NBA player a NCAA or international prospect will become. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2012-Big-Men-Crop-3992/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2012-Big-Men-Crop-3992/ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:30:15 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Draymond Green with the help of Michigan State game film, ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas, and Green himself. /article/Draymond-Green-Video-Scouting-Report-3995/ /article/Draymond-Green-Video-Scouting-Report-3995/ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:57:53 -0400 In our final analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top 25 big men in the 2012 NBA draft. /article/By-the-Numbers-The-2012-Big-Man-Crop-3994/ /article/By-the-Numbers-The-2012-Big-Man-Crop-3994/ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:42:30 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Marquis Teague with the help of Kentucky game film, Head Coach John Calipari, ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas, and Teague himself. /article/Marquis-Teague-Video-Scouting-Report-3993/ /article/Marquis-Teague-Video-Scouting-Report-3993/ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:27:51 -0400 In our third analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top 14 forwards in the 2011 NBA draft. This group may be shallow, but it is heavy on boom or bust types. /article/By-the-Numbers-The-2012-Forward-Crop-3991/ /article/By-the-Numbers-The-2012-Forward-Crop-3991/ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:24:34 -0400 In our second analysis of pace-adjjusted statistics, we take a look at the top 18 wings eligible for the 2012 NBA draft. One of the more intriguing groups in this draft, there is plenty of talent on the wings this season. /article/By-the-Numbers-The-2012-Wing-Crop-3990/ /article/By-the-Numbers-The-2012-Wing-Crop-3990/ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:18:01 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Jared Sullinger with the help of Ohio State game film, ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas, and Sullinger himself. /article/Jared-Sullinger-Video-Scouting-Report-3989/ /article/Jared-Sullinger-Video-Scouting-Report-3989/ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:05:06 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Terrence Jones with the help of Kentucky game film, Head Coach John Calipari, and Jones himself. /article/Terrence-Jones-Video-Scouting-Report-3987/ /article/Terrence-Jones-Video-Scouting-Report-3987/ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:12:12 -0400 In our first analysis of the pace adjusted statistics, we take a look at the top 21 guards eligible for the 2012 NBA draft. Considered arguably the weakest position in this class, we let the numbers do the talking. /article/By-the-Numbers-The-2012-Guard-Crop-3986/ /article/By-the-Numbers-The-2012-Guard-Crop-3986/ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:59:27 -0400 An interview with Memphis sophomore Will Barton discussing his improvement this season, how the draft process has played out for him in recent weeks, what he brings to the table at the NBA level, and more /article/Will-Barton-Thats-My-Biggest-Objective-Winning-3985/ /article/Will-Barton-Thats-My-Biggest-Objective-Winning-3985/ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:01:05 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of John Henson with the help of North Carolina game film, Head Coach Roy Williams, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas, and Henson himself. /article/John-Henson-Video-Scouting-Report-3978/ /article/John-Henson-Video-Scouting-Report-3978/ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:15:04 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Arnett Moultrie with the help of Mississippi State game film, MSU Head Coach Rick Stansbury, and Moultrie himself. /article/Arnett-Moultrie-Video-Scouting-Report-3976/ /article/Arnett-Moultrie-Video-Scouting-Report-3976/ Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:21:02 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Tyler Zeller with the help of North Carolina game film, UNC Head Coach Roy Williams, Jay Bilas, and Zeller himself. /article/Tyler-Zeller-Video-Scouting-Report-3974/ /article/Tyler-Zeller-Video-Scouting-Report-3974/ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:43:48 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Austin Rivers with the help of Duke game film, Jay Bilas, Duke assistant Chris Collins, and Rivers himself. /article/Austin-Rivers-Video-Scouting-Report-3972/ /article/Austin-Rivers-Video-Scouting-Report-3972/ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:44:50 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Harrison Barnes with the help of North Carolina game film, Head Coach Roy Williams, Duke assistant Chris Collins, and commentary from Barnes himself. /article/Harrison-Barnes-Video-Scouting-Report-3969/ /article/Harrison-Barnes-Video-Scouting-Report-3969/ Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:00:33 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist with the help of Kentucky game film, Head Coach John Calipari, and commentary from Kidd-Gilchrist himself. /article/Michael-Kidd-Gilchrist-Video-Scouting-Report-3967/ /article/Michael-Kidd-Gilchrist-Video-Scouting-Report-3967/ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:11:57 -0400 The NBA released the athletic testing results from the NBA Combine in Chicago, Illinois today. We take a look at who stood out and who struggled on paper. /article/NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Analysis-3965/ /article/NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Analysis-3965/ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:29:57 -0400 We have the complete results of the NBA Combine athletic testing (conducted by BAM) posted in our extensive measurements database. /article/NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Results-Released-3964/ /article/NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Results-Released-3964/ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:14:37 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Meyers Leonard with the help of Illinois game film and commentary from Leonard himself. /article/Meyers-Leonard-Video-Scouting-Report-3963/ /article/Meyers-Leonard-Video-Scouting-Report-3963/ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:07:15 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top guards eligible for the 2012 draft: Jeremy Lamb, Doron Lamb, Tony Mitchell. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Lamb-Lamb-Mitchell-3960/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Lamb-Lamb-Mitchell-3960/ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:46:39 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Moe Harkless with the help of St. John's game film and commentary from Harkless himself. /article/Moe-Harkless-Video-Scouting-Report-3959/ /article/Moe-Harkless-Video-Scouting-Report-3959/ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:20:52 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top guards eligible for the 2012 draft: Damian Lillard, Marquis Teague, and Jared Cunningham. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Lillard-Teague-Cunningham-3957/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Lillard-Teague-Cunningham-3957/ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:58:33 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Kendall Marshall with the help of North Carolina game film, commentary from head coach Roy Williams, and analysis from Marshall himself. /article/Kendall-Marshall-Video-Scouting-Report-3956/ /article/Kendall-Marshall-Video-Scouting-Report-3956/ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:39:39 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Dion Waiters with the help of Syracuse game film and commentary from head coach Jim Boeheim. /article/Dion-Waiters-Video-Scouting-Report-3955/ /article/Dion-Waiters-Video-Scouting-Report-3955/ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 11:09:53 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top guards in the 2012 draft: Austin Rivers, Kendall Marshall, and Tony Wroten /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Rivers-Marshall-Wroten-3954/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Rivers-Marshall-Wroten-3954/ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 10:58:58 -0400 With the help of our extensive measurements database, we take a look at how this year's NBA Combine participants measure out historically. /article/Analyzing-the-2012-Combine-Measurements-3953/ /article/Analyzing-the-2012-Combine-Measurements-3953/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:53:04 -0400 The official measurements from the 2012 NBA Combine have been added to our extensive database /article/2012-NBA-Combine-Measurements-Released-3951/ /article/2012-NBA-Combine-Measurements-Released-3951/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:23:11 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Bradley Beal with the help of game film, head coach Billy Donovan, and commentary from Beal himself. /article/Bradley-Beal-Video-Scouting-Report-3950/ /article/Bradley-Beal-Video-Scouting-Report-3950/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:53:15 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Jeremy Lamb with the help of game film and head coach Jim Calhoun. /article/Jeremy-Lamb-Video-Scouting-Report-3949/ /article/Jeremy-Lamb-Video-Scouting-Report-3949/ Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:20:41 -0400 USA Basketball assembled a roster of 23 players born in 1994 to compete for a spot on the U18 national team at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, and DraftExpress was present to take in the first two days of action. /article/USA-Basketball-U18-Tryouts-Report-3948/ /article/USA-Basketball-U18-Tryouts-Report-3948/ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:48:40 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Damian Lillard with the help of Weber State game-film and head coach Randy Rahe. /article/Damian-Lillard-Video-Scouting-Report-3946/ /article/Damian-Lillard-Video-Scouting-Report-3946/ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:51:21 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Tyshawn Taylor, with the help of Kansas game-film and head coach Bill Self. /article/Tyshawn-Taylor-Video-Scouting-Report-3945/ /article/Tyshawn-Taylor-Video-Scouting-Report-3945/ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:46:04 -0400 An interview with Florida guard Bradley Beal, discussing his training regimen, what he's working to improve on, his relationship with coach Billy Donovan, how he views himself in the NBA, who he models his game after, and more. /article/Bradley-Beal--3944/ /article/Bradley-Beal--3944/ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:05:59 -0400 Best Case/Worst Case NBA comparisons have been added to the profiles of all of the top prospects in the 2012 NBA Draft. /article/Best-CaseWorst-Case-NBA-Comparisons-Added-to-All-2012-Prospects-3943/ /article/Best-CaseWorst-Case-NBA-Comparisons-Added-to-All-2012-Prospects-3943/ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:47:01 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Royce White, with the help of Iowa State game-film and head coach Fred Hoiberg. /article/Royce-White-Video-Scouting-Report-3941/ /article/Royce-White-Video-Scouting-Report-3941/ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:20:13 -0400 Interviews with Doron Lamb and Tony Wroten with footage from a workout they conducted in front of NBA teams in Los Angeles. /article/Doron-LambTony-Wroten-Workout-Interviews-3940/ /article/Doron-LambTony-Wroten-Workout-Interviews-3940/ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:03:44 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Terrence Ross, with the help of Washington game-film and head coach Lorenzo Romar. /article/Terrence-Ross-Video-Scouting-Report-3939/ /article/Terrence-Ross-Video-Scouting-Report-3939/ Sun, 03 Jun 2012 19:33:26 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Tony Wroten, with the help of Washington game-film and head coach Lorenzo Romar. /article/Tony-Wroten-Video-Scouting-Report-3938/ /article/Tony-Wroten-Video-Scouting-Report-3938/ Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:51:03 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Quincy Miller, with the help of Baylor game-film and head coach Scott Drew. /article/Quincy-Miller-Video-Scouting-Report-3937/ /article/Quincy-Miller-Video-Scouting-Report-3937/ Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:31:47 -0400 An interview with North Carolina point guard Kendall Marshall, discussing his training regimen in Florida, what he's working to improve on, his relationship with his teammates and coach Roy Williams, how he prepares for games, his injury, the transition to the NBA, and more. /article/Kendall-Marshall-I-Can-Adjust-to-Any-Situation-3934/ /article/Kendall-Marshall-I-Can-Adjust-to-Any-Situation-3934/ Thu, 31 May 2012 12:19:00 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Andre Drummond, with the help of UConn game-film and head coach Jim Calhoun. /article/Andre-Drummond-Video-Scouting-Report-3931/ /article/Andre-Drummond-Video-Scouting-Report-3931/ Thu, 31 May 2012 08:15:11 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Thomas Robinson, with the help of Kansas game-film and head coach Bill Self. /article/Thomas-Robinson-Video-Scouting-Report-3929/ /article/Thomas-Robinson-Video-Scouting-Report-3929/ Wed, 30 May 2012 09:49:46 -0400 Mike Schmitz takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Perry Jones, with the help of Baylor game-film and head coach Scott Drew. /article/Perry-Jones-Video-Scouting-Report-3928/ /article/Perry-Jones-Video-Scouting-Report-3928/ Tue, 29 May 2012 12:59:20 -0400 An interview with Fab Melo with footage from a workout he conducted in front of NBA teams in Los Angeles. /article/Fab-Melo-Workout-Interview-3927/ /article/Fab-Melo-Workout-Interview-3927/ Mon, 28 May 2012 14:16:39 -0400 An interview with St. John's freshman Moe Harkless, discussing his training regimen in Florida, his rapid ascent this season, his perimeter shooting ability, the transition from high school to college and now the NBA, and more. /article/Moe-Harkless-Im-Going-to-Surprise-a-Lot-of-People-3926/ /article/Moe-Harkless-Im-Going-to-Surprise-a-Lot-of-People-3926/ Mon, 28 May 2012 12:59:57 -0400 An interview with Terrence Jones with footage from his workouts in Santa Monica, California. /article/Terrence-Jones-Workout-Interview-3925/ /article/Terrence-Jones-Workout-Interview-3925/ Sat, 26 May 2012 22:03:06 -0400 One of the best pure scoring guards in college basketball, Terrell Stoglin was forced to enter the draft after being suspended from Maryland. Is he talented enough for a NBA team to a chance on? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Terrell-Stoglin-3924/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Terrell-Stoglin-3924/ Wed, 23 May 2012 14:18:41 -0400 This weekend, 44 prospects will participate in a group workout organized by the Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets. We spoke with the architect of the combine, Nets assistant General Manager Bobby Marks, to get a better feel for what we can expect. /article/Nets-Combine-Preview-3919/ /article/Nets-Combine-Preview-3919/ Wed, 16 May 2012 15:39:15 -0400 A late blooming small school big man who didn't garner much buzz throughout his collegiate career, can Mitchell Watt find his way into the NBA, either through the draft or down the road? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Mitchell-Watt-3916/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Mitchell-Watt-3916/ Sat, 12 May 2012 14:39:17 -0400 A mobile and productive big man in the highly competitive SEC, Justin Hamilton doesn't fit the profile of your typical early-entrant candidate, but will likely garner some NBA looks regardless over the next two months. /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Justin-Hamilton-3915/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Justin-Hamilton-3915/ Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:06 -0400 A consistent fixture on Sportscenter highlight reels, Tony Mitchell had an uneven season on and off the court that put his status as a NBA prospect in serious doubt. Will a team take a gamble on him? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Tony-Mitchell-3914/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Tony-Mitchell-3914/ Wed, 09 May 2012 10:25:03 -0400 The NBA has official announced the early entry candidates for the 2012 NBA Draft. /article/NBA-Announces-Early-Entry-Candidates-for-2012-NBA-Draft-3913/ /article/NBA-Announces-Early-Entry-Candidates-for-2012-NBA-Draft-3913/ Thu, 03 May 2012 13:19:15 -0400 A very talented shot creator who had a breakout sophomore season in 2010-2011, Khris Middleton declared for the draft following a very disappointing junior year for both himself and his team. Will his decision pay off in the draft and down the road? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Khris-Middleton-3912/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Khris-Middleton-3912/ Thu, 03 May 2012 07:35:45 -0400 Perhaps the biggest enigma in this draft, Perry Jones' draft stock has cooled significantly after a disappointing sophomore season. Where does his draft stock lie and is he a prospect worth investing in? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Perry-Jones-3910/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Perry-Jones-3910/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:40:23 -0400 Terrence Jones surprisingly decided not to enter the 2011 draft, despite being projected as a likely top-10 pick, and was rewarded with a national championship. What did his sophomore season do for his draft stock? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Terrence-Jones-3909/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Terrence-Jones-3909/ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:10:44 -0400 The starting point guard of the national champion Kentucky Wildcats, Marquis Teague helped his draft stock more than any prospect in March. How does he stack up with the other point guards in this draft? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Marquis-Teague-3907/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Marquis-Teague-3907/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:47:15 -0400 A national champion with impeccable winning credentials, is Michael Kidd-Gilchrist good enough to warrant being a top three draft pick? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Michael-Kidd-Gilchrist-3906/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Michael-Kidd-Gilchrist-3906/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:02:42 -0400 One of the most scrutinized prospects in college basketball the past two years, what type of NBA player can we realistically project Harrison Barnes to develop into? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Harrison-Barnes-3900/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Harrison-Barnes-3900/ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:01:28 -0400 An organized listing of all prospects in this draft and the (known) agent and agency that represents them /article/DX-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Agent-Listings--3897/ /article/DX-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Agent-Listings--3897/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:14:53 -0400 The players participating at the 2012 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (April 11-14) were announced today. Here's an inventory of who is and isn't playing from the 2012 NCAA senior class. /article/2012-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-3885/ /article/2012-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-3885/ Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:16:57 -0400 Jonathan Givony joins David Glenn of NC Sports Talk to discuss a number of NBA draft related topics. /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-and-David-Glenn-3880/ /article/DX-Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-and-David-Glenn-3880/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:04:20 -0400 Kendall Marshall is the prospect with the biggest disparity between his most notable strengths and weaknesses. What kind of NBA player will he be and how does he stack up in this draft class? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Kendall-Marshall-3875/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Kendall-Marshall-3875/ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:08:59 -0400 Updated scouting reports on Tyler Zeller, Jared Cunningham, Yancy Gates and Kyle O'Quinn /article/Trending-Prospects-3292012--3874/ /article/Trending-Prospects-3292012--3874/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:09:31 -0400 With the 2012 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament only two and a half weeks away, it's time to take an in-depth look at this year's NCAA senior class and attempt to project what the field might look like. /article/Projected-Invites-2012-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-3871/ /article/Projected-Invites-2012-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-3871/ Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:23:29 -0400 There appears to be more confusion than ever this year about the NBA's early-entry draft process amongst college players, college coaches, NBA personnel and media members, due to rule changes made by the NCAA last May regarding collegiate eligibility. /article/Testing-the-NBA-Draft-Waters-in-2012-3869/ /article/Testing-the-NBA-Draft-Waters-in-2012-3869/ Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:48:16 -0400 Andre Drummond is clearly one of the most talented long-term prospects in college basketball, but that didn't always translate into production on the court. What kind of pro will he be? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Andre-Drummond-3868/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Andre-Drummond-3868/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:24:01 -0400 Updated scouting reports on Jeff Taylor, Meyers Leonard and JaMychal Green /article/Trending-Prospects-3152012--3866/ /article/Trending-Prospects-3152012--3866/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:52:07 -0400 Updated scouting reports on Bradley Beal, Tony Wroten and Drew Gordon. /article/Trending-Prospects-3142012--3865/ /article/Trending-Prospects-3142012--3865/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:59:28 -0400 The tournament bracket is officially set. We take a look at the first round focusing on the NBA prospects set to be in action. /article/NCAA-Tournament-First-Round-NBA-Prospect-Breakdown-3864/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-First-Round-NBA-Prospect-Breakdown-3864/ Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:55:16 -0400 Big 12 player of the year Thomas Robinson is also one of the top prospects in the 2012 NBA Draft. What has he improved on this season and how will his game translate to the NBA? We explore. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Thomas-Robinson-3863/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Thomas-Robinson-3863/ Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:37:09 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Dion Waiters, Mason Plumlee, Fab Melo, Marcus Denmon and Alex Young. /article/Trending-Prospects-392012--3862/ /article/Trending-Prospects-392012--3862/ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:27:01 -0500 Updated scouting reports on John Henson, Festus Ezeli, Mike Scott and Kevin Murphy. /article/Trending-Prospects-312012--3861/ /article/Trending-Prospects-312012--3861/ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:57:57 -0500 Possibly the most improved player in college basketball, and currently the front-runner to win Big East player of the year honors, Jae Crowder is in the midst of a spectacular senior season, which could very well end up earning him a well-deserved spot in the 2012 draft. /article/NBA-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jae-Crowder-3860/ /article/NBA-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jae-Crowder-3860/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:10:19 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Doron Lamb, C.J. Leslie, Darius Johnson-Odom and Bernard James. /article/Trending-Prospects-2272012-3858/ /article/Trending-Prospects-2272012-3858/ Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:43:12 -0500 With the size of a power forward but the skill-set of a guard, Quincy Miller is one of the most versatile scorers in college basketball. How might that translate to the NBA? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Quincy-Miller-3857/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Quincy-Miller-3857/ Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:23:10 -0500 Updated scouting reports on John Jenkins, Hollis Thompson, Kim English and Elijah Johnson /article/Trending-Prospects-2192012--3855/ /article/Trending-Prospects-2192012--3855/ Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:23:00 -0500 Anthony Davis has been everything that was expected of him and then some, leading Kentucky to a dominant 25-1 record (11-0 in the SEC) and a near unanimous #1 ranking in both national polls. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Anthony-Davis-3853/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Anthony-Davis-3853/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:36:22 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Terrence Ross, B.J. Young, Darius Miller and Isaiah Canaan. /article/Trending-Prospects-2102012--3850/ /article/Trending-Prospects-2102012--3850/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:37:18 -0500 Jared Sullinger is a top candidate for national player of the year honors. But how will his style of play translate to NBA settings? We explore. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jared-Sullinger-3849/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jared-Sullinger-3849/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:33 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Tu Holloway, Maalik Wayns, Rodney Williams and John Shurna. /article/Trending-Prospects-232012--3847/ /article/Trending-Prospects-232012--3847/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:33:34 -0500 One of the most unique and versatile players in college basketball, how does Royce White stack up as a NBA prospect? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Royce-White-3846/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Royce-White-3846/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:33:43 -0500 One of the most productive freshmen in the country is St. John's forward Moe Harkless. What kind of prospect is he and what is the likelihood of him entering this year's draft? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Moe-Harkless-3843/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Moe-Harkless-3843/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:22:10 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Jordan Taylor, J'Covan Brown, Ashton Gibbs and Jorge Gutierrez. /article/Trending-Prospects-1262012--3842/ /article/Trending-Prospects-1262012--3842/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:18:48 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Andrew Nicholson, William Buford, Orlando Johnson and Tyshawn Taylor. /article/Trending-Prospects-1202012--3837/ /article/Trending-Prospects-1202012--3837/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:22:13 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Arnett Moultrie, Kevin Jones, Robbie Hummel and Elias Harris. /article/Trending-Prospects-1122012--3834/ /article/Trending-Prospects-1122012--3834/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:14:14 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Herb Pope, Eric Griffin, Otto Porter and Quincy Acy. /article/Trending-Prospects-162012--3833/ /article/Trending-Prospects-162012--3833/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:47:37 -0500 The #1 scorer in the NCAA is also arguably the most efficient. Considering his excellent physical tools, how high could Damian Lillard get drafted? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Damian-Lillard-3832/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Damian-Lillard-3832/ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:24:58 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Mike Moser, Kenny Boynton and Jarrod Jones. /article/Trending-Prospects-1230-3830/ /article/Trending-Prospects-1230-3830/ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:17:10 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Will Barton, LeBryan Nash and Ricardo Ratliffe. /article/Trending-Prospects-12232011--3828/ /article/Trending-Prospects-12232011--3828/ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:39:24 -0500 Every week on DraftExpress we'll be looking at a number of NBA draft prospects who have caught our eye, updating their DX scouting reports along the way. This week we evaluate the likes of Kris Joseph, Draymond Green and Chace Stanback. /article/Trending-Prospects-12222011--3827/ /article/Trending-Prospects-12222011--3827/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:39:01 -0500 Every week on DraftExpress we'll be looking at a number of NBA draft prospects who have caught our eye, updating their DX scouting reports along the way. This week we evaluate the likes of Doug McDermott, Scott Machado and Henry Sims. /article/Trending-Prospects-1292011--3825/ /article/Trending-Prospects-1292011--3825/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:00:53 -0500 While many highly touted freshmen have struggled making the transition to the college basketball level early on, Indiana's Cody Zeller clearly has had no such issues, already establishing himself as one of the most productive players in America thus far. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Cody-Zeller-3824/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Cody-Zeller-3824/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:01:04 -0500 Concluding our look at the top NBA draft prospects residing outside the six power conferences, we profile the likes of Greg Echenique, Casper Ware, Mike Muscala, Steven Idlet and Eli Holman /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-7-31-35--3820/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-7-31-35--3820/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:24:19 -0500 Continuing our look at the top NBA draft prospects residing outside the six power conferences, we profile the likes of Kyle Weems, Alex Young, D.J. Cooper, Brandon Davies and Keith Wright. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-6-26-30--3819/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-6-26-30--3819/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:56:45 -0500 Continuing our look at the top NBA draft prospects residing outside the six power conferences, we profile the likes of Nate Wolters, Dario Hunt, Zeke Marshall, C.J. McCollum and Kevin Foster /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-5-21-25--3818/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-5-21-25--3818/ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:25:44 -0500 Continuing our look at the top NBA draft prospects residing outside the six power conferences, we profile the likes of Javon McCrea, Kent Bazemore, Bradford Burgess, Olek Czyz and Kyle O'Quinn. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-4-16-20---3817/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-4-16-20---3817/ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:21:56 -0500 Continuing our look at the top NBA draft prospects residing outside the six power conferences, we profile the likes of Orlando Johnson, Drew Gordon, Deonte Burton, Juan Fernandez and Wesley Witherspoon. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-3-11-15---3816/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-3-11-15---3816/ Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:15:19 -0400 Continuing our look at the top NBA draft prospects residing outside the six power conferences, we profile the likes of Damian Lillard, Will Barton, Arsalan Kazemi, Robert Sacre and Elias Harris. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-6-10--3815/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-6-10--3815/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:31:40 -0400 Beginning our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects residing outside the six power conferences, we profile the likes of Tony Mitchell, Andrew Nicholson, Tarik Black, Tu Holloway and Ray McCallum. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-One-1-5--3814/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-One-1-5--3814/ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:23:41 -0400 We conclude our look at the top NBA draft prospects in the SEC with players ranked 11-15. Renardo Sidney, Dee Bost, Kenny Boynton, Reginald Buckner and Trevor Releford make up this group. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Two-11-15--3813/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Two-11-15--3813/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:15:39 -0400 Beginning our coverage of the SEC, we check in on conference's top-10 returning prospects including Patric Young, Terrence Jones, Festus Ezeli, Jeff Taylor, John Jenkins, JaMychal Green, Doron Lamb, Arnett Moultrie, Tony Mitchell, and Darius Miller. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-One-1-10--3812/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-One-1-10--3812/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:26:51 -0400 Rounding out our preseason coverage of Big East prospects, we look at the players ranked 21-15. Jae Crowder, Gorgui Dieng, Herb Pope, Dion Waiters, and Dion Dixon make up our final group. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Five-21-25--3811/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Five-21-25--3811/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:56:09 -0400 We continue our look at the top Big East draft prospects with players ranked 16-20. Dante Taylor, Kevin Jones, Yancy Gates, Scoop Jardine, and Tim Abromaitis make up our fourth group of prospects. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Four-16-20--3810/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Four-16-20--3810/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:21:15 -0400 We continue our look at the top Big East draft prospects with players ranked 11-15. Vander Blue, Gus Gilchrist, Fab Melo, C.J. Fair, and Talib Zanna comprise this group. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Three-11-15--3809/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Three-11-15--3809/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:34:59 -0400 We continue our look at the top NBA draft prospects in the Big East with players ranked 6-10. Peyton Siva, Roscoe Smith, Hollis Thompson, Maalik Wayns, and Ashton Gibbs comprise this group. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Two-6-10--3808/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Two-6-10--3808/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:51:09 -0400 Beginning our coverage of the top prospects in the always deep Big East Conference, we take a look the top prospects in the conference. Jeremy Lamb, Mouphtaou Yarou, Darius Johnson-Odom, Alex Oriakhi, and Kris Joseph make up our top-5. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-One-1-5--3807/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-One-1-5--3807/ Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:07:28 -0400 We finish up our preseason coverage of the Pac-12 prospects 11-15, a group that includes Anthony Brown, C.J. Wilcox, Solomon Hill, Richard Solomon, and Tony Woods. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Three-11-15--3806/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Three-11-15--3806/ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:55:50 -0400 We continue our look at the top NBA draft prospects in the Pac-12 with players ranked 6-10. Trent Lockett, Jared Cunningham, Reeves Nelson, Abdul Gaddy and Kevin Parrom highlight this batch. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Two-6-10--3805/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-Two-6-10--3805/ Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:35:35 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in college basketball, we turn our attention to the Pac-12. Terrence Ross, Joshua Smith, Andre Roberson, Dwight Powell and Allen Crabbe are the cream of the crop in this group. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-One-1-5---3804/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-12-Part-One-1-5---3804/ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:55:17 -0400 We complete our look at the top NBA draft prospects in the Big 12 with players ranked 11-15. Cameron Clark, Jeff Withey, Kourtney Roberson, Melvin Ejim and David Loubeau highlight this batch. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Three-11-15---3803/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Three-11-15---3803/ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:47:13 -0400 We continue our look at the top NBA draft prospects in the Big 12 with players ranked 6-10. Marcus Denmon, Anthony Jones, Quincy Acy, Laurence Bowers and J'Covan Brown highlight this batch. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Two-6-10---3802/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Two-6-10---3802/ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:49:54 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in college basketball, we turn our attention to the Big 12. Kansas dominates, with three of the five best returning prospects: Thomas Robinson, Tyshawn Taylor and Elijah Johnson. They're joined by Baylor's Perry Jones and Texas A&M's Khris Middleton. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-One-1-5--3801/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-One-1-5--3801/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:55:58 -0400 We continue our look at the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with players ranked 16-20. Richard Howell, Travis McKie, Michael Snaer, Xavier Gibson and Carson Desrosiers highlight this batch. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-16-20--3797/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-16-20--3797/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:53:59 -0400 We continue our look at the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with players ranked 11-15. Reggie Johnson, Lorenzo Brown, Seth Curry, Durand Scott and Milton Jennings highlight this batch. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Three-11-15---3796/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Three-11-15---3796/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:25:54 -0400 We continue our look at the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with players ranked 6-10. C.J. Leslie, Bernard James, Reggie Bullock, Dexter Strickland and Ian Miller highlight this batch. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Two-6-10---3794/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Two-6-10---3794/ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:32:43 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in college basketball, we turn our attention to the ACC. North Carolina dominates, with four of the five best returning prospects: Harrison Barnes, John Henson, Tyler Zeller and Kendall Marshall. They're joined by Mason Plumlee of Duke. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-One-1-5---3793/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-One-1-5---3793/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:27:53 -0400 We continue our look at the top NBA draft prospects in the Big Ten with players ranked 16-20. Victor Oladipo, Maurice Creek, Brandon Paul, Jordan Morgan, and Draymond Green round out our preseason coverage of the Big Ten's top prospects. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Four-16-20--3792/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Four-16-20--3792/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:38:48 -0400 We continue our look at the top NBA draft prospects in the Big Ten with players ranked 11-15. Tim Hardaway Jr., Aaron Craft, Keith Appling, Adreian Payne, and Melsahn Basabe comprise this group. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Three-11-15--3791/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Three-11-15--3791/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:53:36 -0400 We continue our look at the top NBA draft prospects in the Big Ten with players ranked 6-10. Trevor Mbakwe, Christian Watford, John Shurna, Rodney Williams and Deshaun Thomas highlight this batch. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Two-6-10--3790/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Two-6-10--3790/ Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:26:47 -0400 This year's Boost Mobile Elite 24 brought together a strong mix of talent from the 2012 and 2013 high school classes. While we've covered a number of the players who made the trip to Venice Beach in detail in the spring, there were a handful of prospects that we hadn't evaluated who stood out over the course of the week. /article/Boost-Mobile-Elite-24-Scouting-Reports-Part-One--3788/ /article/Boost-Mobile-Elite-24-Scouting-Reports-Part-One--3788/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:24:16 -0400 To get a jump on the rapidly approaching NCAA season, we're once again breaking down the top individual NBA prospects in college basketball, going conference by conference, starting with the Big Ten. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-One-1-5--3787/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-One-1-5--3787/ Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:07:49 -0400 A video profile featuring Florida power forward Patric Young from the adidas Nations Experience in Los Angeles. /article/adidas-Nations-Highlights-and-Interview-Patric-Young-3782/ /article/adidas-Nations-Highlights-and-Interview-Patric-Young-3782/ Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:53:07 -0400 A video profile featuring top rated 2013 high school class big man Chris Walker from the adidas Nations Experience in Los Angeles. /article/adidas-Nations-Highlights-and-Interview-Chris-Walker-3779/ /article/adidas-Nations-Highlights-and-Interview-Chris-Walker-3779/ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:03:36 -0400 A video profile featuring Kansas junior Thomas Robinson from the adidas Nations Experience in Los Angeles. /article/adidas-Nations-Highlights-and-Interview-Thomas-Robinson-3778/ /article/adidas-Nations-Highlights-and-Interview-Thomas-Robinson-3778/ Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:09:33 -0400 A video profile featuring Ohio State sophomore Jared Sullinger from the adidas Nations Experience in Los Angeles. /article/adidas-Nations-Highlights-and-Interview-Jared-Sullinger-3777/ /article/adidas-Nations-Highlights-and-Interview-Jared-Sullinger-3777/ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:00:06 -0400 A video profile featuring Baylor sophomore Perry Jones from the adidas Nations Experience in Los Angeles. /article/adidas-Nations-Highlights-and-Interview-Perry-Jones--3775/ /article/adidas-Nations-Highlights-and-Interview-Perry-Jones--3775/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:31:13 -0400 In our second and final group of 2011 NBA Draft Media Day interviews, we hear from Kyrie Irving, Brandon Knight, Jonas Valanciunas, Kawhi Leonard, Alec Burks and Tristan Thompson. /article/Media-Day-Interviews-Irving-Knight-Valanciunas-Leonard-Burks-3771/ /article/Media-Day-Interviews-Irving-Knight-Valanciunas-Leonard-Burks-3771/ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:05:11 -0400 In our first round of 2011 NBA Draft Media Day interviews, we hear from Derrick Williams, Kemba Walker, Jan Vesely, and Markieff Morris. /article/Media-Day-Interviews-Williams-Walker-Vesely-Markieff-Morris-3770/ /article/Media-Day-Interviews-Williams-Walker-Vesely-Markieff-Morris-3770/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:29:57 -0400 Jonathan Givony joins Gary Parrish to discuss various issues pertaining to the 2011 NBA Draft. /article/DX-Podcast-Breaking-Down-the-NBA-Draft-with-Gary-Parrish-3768/ /article/DX-Podcast-Breaking-Down-the-NBA-Draft-with-Gary-Parrish-3768/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:05:49 -0400 Breaking down the 2011 wing crop using the possession-based statistics of Synergy Sports Technology. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2011-Wing-Crop-3767/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2011-Wing-Crop-3767/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:33:00 -0400 In our final analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top 20 wings in the 2011 NBA draft. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2011-Wing-Crop-3750/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2011-Wing-Crop-3750/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:51:38 -0400 In our third analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top 20 big men in the 2011 NBA draft. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2011-Big-Men-Crop-3754/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2011-Big-Men-Crop-3754/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:36:59 -0400 In our second breakdown of situational statistics, we analyze the big men eligible for the 2011 NBA draft. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2011-Big-Men-Crop-3761/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2011-Big-Men-Crop-3761/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:46:18 -0400 Interview and workout footage with Markieff Morris and Tyler Honeycutt from their training facility in Los Angeles, California. /article/Markieff-MorrisTyler-Honeycutt-Interview-and-Workout-Footage-3766/ /article/Markieff-MorrisTyler-Honeycutt-Interview-and-Workout-Footage-3766/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:33:50 -0400 Interview and workout footage with Marcus Morris and Justin Holiday from their training facility in Los Angeles, California. /article/Marcus-MorrisJustin-Holiday-Interview-and-Workout-Footage--3765/ /article/Marcus-MorrisJustin-Holiday-Interview-and-Workout-Footage--3765/ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:45:18 -0400 In our third analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top 20 forwards in the 2011 NBA draft. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2011-Forward-Crop-3752/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2011-Forward-Crop-3752/ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:54:40 -0400 In our second look at situational statistics, we breakdown the forwards eligible for the 2011 NBA draft. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2011-Forward-Crop-3762/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2011-Forward-Crop-3762/ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:22:09 -0400 In our first analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top 20 guards in the 2011 NBA draft. To better analyze one of the deeper, more versatile positions in this class, we let the numbers do the talking. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2011-Guard-Crop-3749/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-the-2011-Guard-Crop-3749/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:17:47 -0400 In our first of four situational analyses of the 2011 draft class, we breakdown the guard position. /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2011-Guard-Crop-3759/ /article/Situational-Statistics-the-2011-Guard-Crop-3759/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:17:20 -0400 After flying under the radar for the majority of his four year career at Iowa State, Diante Garrett has become a big name in NBA draft circles over the last couple months, and now has a chance to hear his name called in next week's draft. /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Diante-Garrett-3757/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Diante-Garrett-3757/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:30:14 -0400 Marshon Brooks was the second leading scorer in the entire NCAA as a senior and measured out extremely well at the NBA Draft Combine, yet there are questions about whether his style of basketball is conducive to winning and what type of adjustments he'll need to make as a pro. What would be the most likely way for him to find success in the NBA? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Marshon-Brooks-3756/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Marshon-Brooks-3756/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:02:44 -0400 Ben Hansbrough has gone from the toast of the college basketball world to an obscure NBA draft prospect in the span of a few months. Are NBA teams missing the boat on him? /article/The-Forgotten-One-Ben-Hansbrough-3755/ /article/The-Forgotten-One-Ben-Hansbrough-3755/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:14:07 -0400 We take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Travis Leslie, with the help of Georgia game-film from this past season. /article/Travis-Leslie-Video-Breakdown-3737/ /article/Travis-Leslie-Video-Breakdown-3737/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:46:47 -0400 On day three, a handful players rested with minor injuries, but competition continued with many prospects turning in fine performances. /article/2011-adidas-Eurocamp-Day-Three-and-Final-Recap-3751/ /article/2011-adidas-Eurocamp-Day-Three-and-Final-Recap-3751/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:14:05 -0400 We take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Darius Morris, with the help of Michigan game-film from this past season. /article/Darius-Morris-Video-Breakdown-3740/ /article/Darius-Morris-Video-Breakdown-3740/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:55:05 -0400 We take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Markieff Morris, with the help of Kansas game-film from this past season. /article/Markieff-Morris-Video-Breakdown-3738/ /article/Markieff-Morris-Video-Breakdown-3738/ Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:35:02 -0400 Finishing up our west coast workout coverage, we head to the 360 Sports Performance Center to check in on Jon Leuer and Chandler Parsons /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-Five-360-Sports--3742/ /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-Five-360-Sports--3742/ Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:48:34 -0400 We take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Jordan Hamilton, with the help of Texas game-film from this past season. /article/Jordan-Hamilton-Video-Breakdown-3739/ /article/Jordan-Hamilton-Video-Breakdown-3739/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:37:05 -0400 One of our stops along our 2011 west coast workout swing brought us to the University of Southern California to check in with four BDA clients preparing for the draft including Klay Thompson and Nikola Vucevic. /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-Four-BDA-Sports--3736/ /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-Four-BDA-Sports--3736/ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:46:49 -0400 The 2007 high school class took a while to develop, but its prospects ended up becoming a terrific group of NBA players. Now that four years has passed and the dust has settled on the recruiting rankings, we look back at the '07 class to see how it panned out and what affect it might have on the 2011 NBA draft. /article/2007-RSCI-The-One-and-Doners-3734/ /article/2007-RSCI-The-One-and-Doners-3734/ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:09:50 -0400 Sebastian Pruiti takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Chris Singleton, with the help of Colorado game-film from this past season. /article/Chris-Singleton-Video-Breakdown-3730/ /article/Chris-Singleton-Video-Breakdown-3730/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:48:10 -0400 Wrapping up the coverage of our stop at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas, where there were nearly 30 potential draftees preparing themselves for the next level, we check in on the progress of Josh Selby and Malcolm Lee. /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-Three-Joe-Abunassars-Impact-Basketball-3729/ /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-Three-Joe-Abunassars-Impact-Basketball-3729/ Tue, 31 May 2011 18:38:37 -0400 Tobias Harris is one of the youngest and most versatile prospects in this draft class. Where does he fit in the NBA? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Tobias-Harris-3723/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Tobias-Harris-3723/ Sun, 29 May 2011 09:40:45 -0400 This is the first year the results of the shooting drills run at the NBA Draft Combine have been released to the media, and for the most part, these numbers only reinforce what we already know about these prospects. By no means do the results of these drills have any significant bearing on how these prospects are perceived by scouts, since they would look radically different if we held the same workouts against today, but they do offer an interesting reference point that could give a talent evaluator pause, if only for a moment, when their results deviate from expectations. /article/2011-NBA-Draft-Combine-Shooting-Drills-Results-3726/ /article/2011-NBA-Draft-Combine-Shooting-Drills-Results-3726/ Thu, 26 May 2011 09:40:39 -0400 E'Twaun Moore has done everything in his power to separate himself from the pack as a NBA talent, but is still considered a borderline prospect. Will NBA teams regret overlooking him? /article/Moore-than-Just-a-Good-College-Player-3724/ /article/Moore-than-Just-a-Good-College-Player-3724/ Wed, 25 May 2011 13:09:19 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top power forwards in the 2011 draft class: Trey Thompkins, Justin Harper, JaJuan Johnson, and Jon Leuer. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Trey-Thompkins-J-Harper-J-Johnson-Leuer-3720/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Trey-Thompkins-J-Harper-J-Johnson-Leuer-3720/ Tue, 24 May 2011 18:51:53 -0400 Klay Thompson was one of the most potent scorers in college basketball and made noticeable strides in multiple areas of his game this year though he has some athletic limitations from an NBA perspective. What situation would he best be suited for in the NBA? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Klay-Thompson-3722/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Klay-Thompson-3722/ Tue, 24 May 2011 10:27:26 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top scoring guards in the 2011 draft class: Marshon Brooks, Andrew Goudelock, and Isaiah Thomas. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Marshon-Brooks-Andrew-GoudelockIsaiah-Thomas-3721/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Marshon-Brooks-Andrew-GoudelockIsaiah-Thomas-3721/ Tue, 24 May 2011 09:59:13 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top wings in the 2011 draft class: Chris Singleton, Jimmy Butler, David Lighty, and Scotty Hopson. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Chris-Singleton-Jimmy-Butler-Lighty-Hopson-3719/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Chris-Singleton-Jimmy-Butler-Lighty-Hopson-3719/ Mon, 23 May 2011 15:50:41 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top guards in the 2011 draft class: Josh Selby, Nolan Smith, Iman Shumpert, and Darius Morris. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Josh-Selby-Nolan-Smith-Shumpert-D-Morris-3718/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Josh-Selby-Nolan-Smith-Shumpert-D-Morris-3718/ Mon, 23 May 2011 10:05:59 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top big men in the 2011 draft class: Jeremy Tyler, Michael Dunigan, Keith Benson, and Jordan Williams. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Jeremy-Tyler-Dunigan-Benson-Williams-3717/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Jeremy-Tyler-Dunigan-Benson-Williams-3717/ Sun, 22 May 2011 19:07:49 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top small forwards in the 2011 draft class: Kyle Singler, Tyler Honeycutt, Jereme Richmond, and Chandler Parsons. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kyle-Singler-Honeycutt-Richmond-Parsons-3716/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kyle-Singler-Honeycutt-Richmond-Parsons-3716/ Sun, 22 May 2011 11:18:07 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top wings in the 2011 draft class: Kawhi Leonard, Jordan Hamilton, Klay Thompson, and Malcolm Lee. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kawhi-Leonard-Hamilton-Thompson-Lee-3714/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kawhi-Leonard-Hamilton-Thompson-Lee-3714/ Sat, 21 May 2011 18:52:19 -0400 Continuing the coverage of our stop at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas, we check in on the progress of Alec Burks and Jordan Williams. /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-Two-Joe-Abunassars-Impact-Basketball-3715/ /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-Two-Joe-Abunassars-Impact-Basketball-3715/ Sat, 21 May 2011 16:39:24 -0400 Opinions on the importance of measurements vary greatly, as they are just a small piece of the puzzle that determines whether a player will end up being successful. Measurements are still widely anticipated both by NBA draft fans and talent evaluators because they present a completely objective way of comparing prospects. /article/Analyzing-the-2011-NBA-Combine-Measurements-3712/ /article/Analyzing-the-2011-NBA-Combine-Measurements-3712/ Sat, 21 May 2011 11:29:31 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top guards in the 2011 draft class: Jimmer Fredette, Alec Burks, Charles Jenkins, E'Twaun Moore. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Jimmer-Fredette-Alec-Burks-Charles-Jenkins-3713/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Jimmer-Fredette-Alec-Burks-Charles-Jenkins-3713/ Sat, 21 May 2011 10:11:43 -0400 The 2011 NBA Draft Combine is almost in the books, and we've updated to our measurements database to reflect today's results. /article/2011-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-3710/ /article/2011-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-3710/ Fri, 20 May 2011 14:32:07 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top forwards in the 2011 draft class: Tristan Thompson, Kenneth Faried, Tobias Harris, and Travis Leslie. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Tristan-Thompson-Faried-Harris-Leslie-3711/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Tristan-Thompson-Faried-Harris-Leslie-3711/ Fri, 20 May 2011 12:07:39 -0400 Jonathan Givony joins Max Caster and Matt Soldano on the Sportswire to discuss the reprecussions of the 2011 NBA Draft Lottery. /article/Podcast-Talking-Lottery-Consequences-with-Sportswire-3707/ /article/Podcast-Talking-Lottery-Consequences-with-Sportswire-3707/ Thu, 19 May 2011 11:18:41 -0400 In our first installment of a five part series covering pre-draft preparations on the west coast, we check in with Kawhi Leonard and Greg Smith at Impact Basketball. /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-One-Joe-Abunassars-Impact-Basketball-3703/ /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-One-Joe-Abunassars-Impact-Basketball-3703/ Sun, 15 May 2011 18:17:18 -0400 Tyler Honeycutt surprised some people by deciding to enter the draft at a very early stage, despite coming off a fairly inconsistent season. How ready is he to play in the NBA, and what does he need to do to reach his very high upside? /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Tyler-Honeycutt-3701/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Tyler-Honeycutt-3701/ Fri, 13 May 2011 10:47:41 -0400 Justin Holiday had a breakout senior year and was one of the best role-players on the west coast. Where does he fit at the next level? /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Justin-Holiday-3699/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Justin-Holiday-3699/ Tue, 10 May 2011 14:36:40 -0400 Tristan Thompson, like many top-ranked freshman, struggled with inconsistency this season while showing tantalizing flashes of potential. Where does his unique blend of length and assertiveness fit in the NBA? /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Tristan-Thompson-3697/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Tristan-Thompson-3697/ Sun, 08 May 2011 18:30:59 -0400 Examining the NCAA's test the waters policy, through interviews with early-entry prospects Tobias Harris, Reggie Jackson and Iman Shumpert. /article/Testing-the-Waters-3698/ /article/Testing-the-Waters-3698/ Sat, 07 May 2011 04:36:54 -0400 Brandon Knight was one of the most talented scorers and shot-creators in college basketball this season, but is also the youngest player in the draft. What type of situation would be an ideal fit for him early in his career? /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Brandon-Knight-3696/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Brandon-Knight-3696/ Fri, 06 May 2011 05:06:25 -0400 Kawhi Leonard is one of the tougher and more versatile players in this draft, but has some limitations that indicate that he wouldn't be a perfect fit for every NBA team. In what type of situation would he be best suited? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Kawhi-Leonard-3695/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Kawhi-Leonard-3695/ Wed, 04 May 2011 11:52:46 -0400 Terrence Jones made a name for himself early on in Maui but came down to earth somewhat down the stretch for Kentucky. What kind of prospect is he and where would he fit best? /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Terrence-Jones-3694/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-For-Terrence-Jones-3694/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:12:47 -0400 Today DraftExpress released our new agent listings and early-entry list tools, allowing you to view a complete listing of every prospect in this draft and the agent that will represent them, as well as an early-entry tool with draft projections, agent-status and more. /article/DX-NBA-Draft-Agent-Listings-and-Early-Entry-List-Tools-Released-3693/ /article/DX-NBA-Draft-Agent-Listings-and-Early-Entry-List-Tools-Released-3693/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:28:33 -0400 Sebastian Pruiti takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Alec Burks, with the help of Colorado game-film from this past season. /article/Alec-Burks-Video-Breakdown-3692/ /article/Alec-Burks-Video-Breakdown-3692/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:12:16 -0400 The National Basketball Association announced today that 89 players, including 69 players from U.S. colleges and 20 international players, have filed as early entry candidates for the 2011 NBA Draft /article/NBA-Announces-Early-Entry-Candidates-For-2011-NBA-Draft-3691/ /article/NBA-Announces-Early-Entry-Candidates-For-2011-NBA-Draft-3691/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:33:49 -0400 Buzz Williams will be among the first to tell you that on paper, Jimmy Butler wasn't one of the most talented players at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. /article/Why-Would-an-NBA-Team-Spend-a-Draft-Pick-on-Jimmy-Butler-3690/ /article/Why-Would-an-NBA-Team-Spend-a-Draft-Pick-on-Jimmy-Butler-3690/ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:45:21 -0400 Sebastian Pruiti takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Derrick Williams, with the help of Arizona game-film from this past season. /article/Derrick-Williams-Video-Breakdown-3684/ /article/Derrick-Williams-Video-Breakdown-3684/ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:45:04 -0400 Concluding our evaluation of the players who stood out the most at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, we look Gary McGhee, Rick Jackson, Ravern Johnson, Alex Tyus and John Holland. /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Third-Team--3682/ /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Third-Team--3682/ Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:03:11 -0400 Moving down the line at the players who stood out the most at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, we look at Mike Davis, Bill Clark, Casey Mitchell, Will Coleman and Dwight Hardy. /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Second-Team-3678/ /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Second-Team-3678/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:33:58 -0400 Sebastian Pruiti takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Jimmer Fredette with the help of BYU game-film from this past season. /article/Jimmer-Fredette-Video-Breakdown-3676/ /article/Jimmer-Fredette-Video-Breakdown-3676/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:38:13 -0400 Highlighting the five players who stood out the most at the PIT, including Jimmy Butler, Malcolm Thomas, Matthew Bryan-Amaning, Andrew Goudelock and Vernon Macklin. /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-First-Team-3674/ /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-First-Team-3674/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:57:19 -0400 While competing for the attention of NBA scouts at the 2011 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, the 64 NCAA seniors in attendance were also measured and put through a battery of athletic testing, by the experts at BAM (Basic Athletic Measurement). /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Results-3673/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Results-3673/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:00:42 -0400 Updated scouting reports on Markieff Morris, Jeremy Lamb, Nikola Vucevic and Matt Howard. /article/Trending-Prospects-482011--3667/ /article/Trending-Prospects-482011--3667/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:03:51 -0400 While former Marquette forward Jimmy Butler stole the show on day one, the second day of the Portsmouth Invitational showcased a greater sample of talent and competition. /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-3666/ /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-3666/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:44:45 -0400 We're back in Virginia once again for the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, a historic camp in its 59th edition, intended to showcase the top 64 NCAA senior draft prospects for all 30 NBA teams. /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-3665/ /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-3665/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:56:20 -0400 Our coverage of the 2011 high school class all-star game circuit begins with prospects from the McDonald's All-American game such as Marshall Plumlee, Chane Behanan, Branden Dawson, Cody Zeller and Amir Williams. /article/Mcdonalds-All-American-Week-Player-Evaluations-3663/ /article/Mcdonalds-All-American-Week-Player-Evaluations-3663/ Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:41:33 -0400 Interviews from the McDonald's All-American media session with Marshall Plumlee, Cody Zeller, Michael Carter-Williams and Rakeem Christmas. /article/Mcdonalds-All-American-Interviews-Plumlees-vs-Zellers-Cuse-Recruits-3662/ /article/Mcdonalds-All-American-Interviews-Plumlees-vs-Zellers-Cuse-Recruits-3662/ Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:27:48 -0400 The players participating at the 2010 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (April 6-9, official site) were announced today. Here's an inventory of who is and isn't playing from the 2011 NCAA senior class. /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-3660/ /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-3660/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:37:52 -0400 Updated scouting reports on Shelvin Mack, Josh Harrellson, Jon Diebler and Vernon Macklin. /article/Trending-Prospects-3312011--3658/ /article/Trending-Prospects-3312011--3658/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:16:15 -0400 NBA scouts and executives are buzzing about an unprecedented group workout being planned in New Jersey on the weekend of April 29 that could dramatically alter the landscape of this year's draft class, particularly in regard to how underclassmen are able to “test the waters” when deciding whether or not to turn pro. /article/Testing-the-NBA-Draft-Waters-May-Never-Be-the-Same-3657/ /article/Testing-the-NBA-Draft-Waters-May-Never-Be-the-Same-3657/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:24:04 -0400 Six top recruits sit down to settle the score in our very first Louisville-Kentucky smackdown at the McDonald's All American Game in Chicago. /article/2011-McDonalds-All-American-Game-Louisville-Kentucky-Smackdown-3656/ /article/2011-McDonalds-All-American-Game-Louisville-Kentucky-Smackdown-3656/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:50:55 -0400 Our annual Duke-UNC Smackdown continues with another session at the 2011 McDonald's All-American game in Chicago. Participants this year include: Austin Rivers, Quinn Cook, P.J. Hairston, Marshall Plumlee and James McAdoo. /article/2011-McDonalds-All-American-Game-Duke-UNC-Smackdown-Part-Four-3655/ /article/2011-McDonalds-All-American-Game-Duke-UNC-Smackdown-Part-Four-3655/ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:12:05 -0400 Updated scouting reports on Jamie Skeen, Demetri McCamey and Papa Dia. /article/Trending-Prospects-3242011--3654/ /article/Trending-Prospects-3242011--3654/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:20:09 -0400 Not considered a serious NBA prospect going into his senior season, Ben Hansbrough has forced us all to reevaluate our perceptions after a Big East Player of the Year caliber season. Where does he stand at the moment? /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Ben-Hansbrough-3653/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Ben-Hansbrough-3653/ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:19:15 -0400 Kenneth Faried saved his best for last, but did Morehead State's upset of Louisville change his NBA outlook? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Kenneth-Faried-3652/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Kenneth-Faried-3652/ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:21:32 -0400 Updated scouting reports on Jeff Taylor, Josh Selby, Chandler Parsons and Jerai Grant. /article/Trending-Prospects-3182011--3651/ /article/Trending-Prospects-3182011--3651/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:18:26 -0400 Jonathan Givony joins Paul Forrester and Andy Gray of SI.com to discuss the impact the NCAA Tournament can have on a player's NBA draft stock. Also discussed: Thoughts on Kyrie Irving, Jared Sullinger, Harrison Barnes, Perry Jones, Kemba Walker, Jimmer Fredette, Brandon Knight, Jonas Valanciunas, Enes Kanter. /article/Podcast-Talking-NBA-Prospects-at-the-NCAA-Tournament-with-SI-3650/ /article/Podcast-Talking-NBA-Prospects-at-the-NCAA-Tournament-with-SI-3650/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:51:30 -0400 Updated scouting reports on Lavoy Allen, Tu Holloway, Kevin Anderson and Chris Wright. /article/Atlantic-10-Conference-Scouting-Reports-3649/ /article/Atlantic-10-Conference-Scouting-Reports-3649/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:45:46 -0400 Harrison Barnes' season came full circle in the ACC tournament, with a record breaking 40-point outing in an overtime win over Clemson. Where does he stand as a NBA draft prospect now? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Harrison-Barnes-3648/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Harrison-Barnes-3648/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:59:02 -0400 Justin Harper, one of the most efficient scorers in college basketball, has a chance to have his breakthrough in the NCAA tournament this weekend. Will he take advantage? /article/Justin-Harper-NCAA-Tournament-Breakout-Performer-3647/ /article/Justin-Harper-NCAA-Tournament-Breakout-Performer-3647/ Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:59:18 -0400 A breakdown of the official 2010-2011 NCAA Post-Season awards, including first, second and third All-Conference teams, as well as the All-Freshman Teams, Coaches of the year, All-Defensive Teams, and more-- for all 32 NCAA conferences. /article/DraftExpress-2011-NCAA-Postseason-Conference-Awards-3646/ /article/DraftExpress-2011-NCAA-Postseason-Conference-Awards-3646/ Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:37:34 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Nolan Smith, John Jenkins, Norris Cole and Denzel Bowles. /article/Trending-Prospects-3112011--3645/ /article/Trending-Prospects-3112011--3645/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:52:33 -0500 Marcus Morris was going to have a breakout season. All the signs were there. The biggest question was how high the skilled, versatile power forward could push this Jayhawks team in his first season as its go-to scorer, and where that would place him on the NBA radar. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Marcus-Morris-3644/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Marcus-Morris-3644/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:51:11 -0500 Updated scouting reports on William Buford, Gilbert Brown, JaMychal Green, Will Barton, LaceDarius Dunn. /article/Trending-Prospects-332011--3642/ /article/Trending-Prospects-332011--3642/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:10:00 -0500 Alec Burks was largely an afterthought when he committed to Colorado-- a skinny 6-3 shooting guard with limited range on his jump shot. Now he's a legitimate-sized NBA wing player and one of the best scorers in college basketball, not to mention the leader of a team desperately trying to make the NCAA tournament. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Alec-Burks-3640/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Alec-Burks-3640/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:33:38 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Jereme Richmond, Trey Thompkins, Damian Saunders and Durrell Summers. /article/Trending-Prospects-2242011--3637/ /article/Trending-Prospects-2242011--3637/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:58:02 -0500 Perhaps it's only appropriate that Charles Jenkins' latest and perhaps greatest performance – a pair of buzzer beaters in an overtime win over William & Mary last Monday – was recorded on a home video camera before going viral to the tune of over 30,000 views on YouTube in a week. /article/Charles-Jenkins-College-Basketballs-Best-Kept-Secret-3636/ /article/Charles-Jenkins-College-Basketballs-Best-Kept-Secret-3636/ Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:45:07 -0500 Jordan Taylor came out of nowhere seemingly to establish himself as one of the best point guards in college basketball. What does that mean for his NBA draft stock? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jordan-Taylor-3633/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jordan-Taylor-3633/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:12:00 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Kyle Singler, Iman Shumpert, Tyshawn Taylor and Elias Harris. /article/Trending-Prospects-2172011--3632/ /article/Trending-Prospects-2172011--3632/ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:21:55 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Tyler Zeller, D.J. Kennedy, Greg Smith and Aaric Murray. /article/Trending-Prospects-2102011--3631/ /article/Trending-Prospects-2102011--3631/ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:05:18 -0500 Deemed by many scouts as the prospect with the highest upside of any player in college basketball, Perry Jones of Baylor has had an up and down freshman season that appears to be taking a turn for the better at the moment. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Perry-Jones-3630/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Perry-Jones-3630/ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:06:49 -0500 Updated scouting reports on C.J. Leslie, Kris Joseph, Jon Leuer, Rodney Williams and Maalik Wayns. /article/Trending-Prospects-232011--3628/ /article/Trending-Prospects-232011--3628/ Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:31:30 -0500 Jimmer Fredette is the No. 1 scorer in college basketball, and not by a small margin. What type of NBA career can we expect him to have? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jimmer-Fredette-3627/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jimmer-Fredette-3627/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:29:32 -0500 Updated scouting reports on JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore, Isaiah Thomas, Ashton Gibbs and Gary Flowers. /article/Trending-Prospects-1272011--3625/ /article/Trending-Prospects-1272011--3625/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:38:23 -0500 The most productive player in college basketball right now is none other than Arizona's Derrick Williams. What does that mean for his NBA draft stock? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Derrick-Williams-3624/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Derrick-Williams-3624/ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:00:36 -0500 We move on to review the top 2012 prospects seen at the prestigious HoopHall Classic in Springfield, Mass, including Shabazz Muhammad, DaJuan Coleman, Kaleb Tarczewski, Kyle Anderson, Savon Goodman and Winston Shepard. /article/HoopHall-Classic-Scouting-Reports-Part-Four--2012-Elite-Prospects-3623/ /article/HoopHall-Classic-Scouting-Reports-Part-Four--2012-Elite-Prospects-3623/ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:10:40 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Tobias Harris, Travis Leslie, Malcolm Lee and Jordan Williams. /article/Trending-Prospects-1202011--3620/ /article/Trending-Prospects-1202011--3620/ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:17:22 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Darius Morris, Marshon Brooks, Delvon Johnson and Matthew Bryan-Amaning. /article/Trending-Prospects-1142011--3613/ /article/Trending-Prospects-1142011--3613/ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:02:20 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Justin Harper, Nikola Vucevic, Andrew Goudelock and Trevor Mbakwe. /article/Trending-Prospects-162011--3608/ /article/Trending-Prospects-162011--3608/ Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:37:03 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Keith Benson, Tristan Thompson, Klay Thompson and Quincy Acy. /article/Trending-Prospects-12302010--3604/ /article/Trending-Prospects-12302010--3604/ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:29:26 -0500 By passing up the opportunity to be picked in the first round of last year's draft, an onerous burden was placed on Chris Singleton to become the go-to guy for Florida State and satisfy inevitably high expectations from NBA scouts, the national media, his coaching staff and Seminole fans. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Chris-Singleton-3603/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Chris-Singleton-3603/ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:02:59 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Khris Middleton, Markieff Morris, Keith Clanton, and Orlando Johnson /article/Trending-Prospects-12232010--3599/ /article/Trending-Prospects-12232010--3599/ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:42:12 -0500 After a somewhat disappointing freshman season, Jordan Hamilton has bounced back and emerged as one of the best scorers in college basketball. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jordan-Hamilton-3598/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jordan-Hamilton-3598/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:10:18 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Scotty Hopson, Rick Jackson, Festus Ezeli and Brad Wanamaker. /article/Trending-Prospects-12162010--3596/ /article/Trending-Prospects-12162010--3596/ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:22:37 -0500 The most productive freshman in college basketball, Jared Sullinger has taken the NCAA by storm and has established himself as a top NBA draft prospect along the way. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jared-Sullinger-3595/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Jared-Sullinger-3595/ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:56:37 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Brandon Knight, Demetri McCamey, David Lighty and Justin Holiday. /article/Trending-Prospects-1292010--3592/ /article/Trending-Prospects-1292010--3592/ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:03:15 -0500 Kyrie Irving has taken over the #1 overall spot in our 2011 mock draft. What has he done to justify that, and how does he stack up as a NBA prospect long-term? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Kyrie-Irving-3591/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Kyrie-Irving-3591/ Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:22:09 -0500 Every week on DraftExpress we'll be looking at a number of NBA draft prospects who have caught our eye, updating their DX scouting reports along the way. This week we evaluate the likes of Terrence Jones, Reggie Jackson, Charles Jenkins and Steven Gray. /article/Trending-Prospects-1222010--3589/ /article/Trending-Prospects-1222010--3589/ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:58:32 -0500 One month into the 2010/2011 season, there isn't a more productive player in all of college basketball than UConn junior Kemba Walker. What's changed, and how does that affect his draft stock? /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Kemba-Walker-3588/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Kemba-Walker-3588/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:30:42 -0500 Concluding our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in Non-BCS conferences, we profile UTEP's Randy Culpepper, Damian Lilliard of Weber State, Keion Bell of Pepperdine, New Mexico State's Troy Gillenwater, and Adnan Hodzic of Lipscomb. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Five-26-30--3582/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Five-26-30--3582/ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:40:35 -0500 Continuing our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in Non-BCS conferences, we profile Norris Cole of Cleveland State and Denzel Bowles of James Madison while rankings the like of Akron's Zeke Marshall, Mark Payne of , and Matt Howard of Butler. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Four-21-25--3581/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Four-21-25--3581/ Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:46:40 -0500 Continuing our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in Non-BCS conferences, we profile Lehigh's C.J. McCollum, Memphis's Will Coleman, George Odufuwa of North Texas, Andrew Nicholson of St. Bonaventure, and Gary Flowers of Southern Mississippi. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Three-16-20--3580/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Three-16-20--3580/ Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:12:01 -0400 Continuing our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in Non-BCS conferences, we profile Butler's Shelvin Mack, Rice's Arsalan Kazemi, Dayton's Chris Wright, Juan Fernandez of Temple, and Robert Sacre of Gonzaga. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-11-15--3579/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-11-15--3579/ Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:34:23 -0400 Beginning our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in Non-BCS conferences, we rank ten players and profile Greg Smith of Fresno State, Damian Saunders of Duquesne, and Temple's Lavoy Allen. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-One-1-10--3578/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-One-1-10--3578/ Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:33:24 -0400 Wrapping up our coverage of the top returning prospects in the ACC, we profile Virginia Tech's Malcolm Delaney, Jerai Grant of Clemson, North Carolina State's Tracy Smith, Larry Drew of North Carolina, and C.J. Harris of Wake Forest. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Five-21-25--3577/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Five-21-25--3577/ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:02:38 -0400 Continuing our coverage of the top returning NBA prospects in the ACC, we check in on Miles Plumlee or Duke, Jordan Williams of Maryland, DeQuan Jones of Miami, Clemson's Milton Jennings, and North Carolina's Leslie McDonald. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-16-20--3576/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-16-20--3576/ Sun, 24 Oct 2010 13:12:28 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in college basketball, we check in with the ACC and Duke's Andre Dawkins and Seth Curry, Georgia Tech's Mfon Udofia, Florida State's Michael Snaer, and North Carolina's Dexter Strickland. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Three-11-15--3575/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Three-11-15--3575/ Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:50:46 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in the ACC we profile North Carolina's Tyler Zeller, Florida State's Xavier Gibson, Georgia Tech's Iman Shumpert, Wake Forest's Ari Stewart, and Miami's Durand Scott. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Two-6-10--3574/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Two-6-10--3574/ Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:22:22 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in college basketball, we turn our attention to the ACC where Duke's Mason Plumlee, Florida State's Chris Singleton, North Carolina's John Henson, and Duke upperclassmen Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith comprise the first team we'll look into. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-One-1-5--3573/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-One-1-5--3573/ Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:06:52 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East, we take a look at Marquette's Jimmy Butler, Louisville's Peyton Siva, Connecticut's Jamal Coombs McDaniel, Georgetown's Hollis Thompson, and Corey Fisher of Villanova. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Five-21-25--3572/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Five-21-25--3572/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:16:37 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East, we take a look at Syracuse's Brandon Triche, Seton Hall's Herb Pope, Pittsburgh's Dante Taylor, Dane Miller of Rutgers, and Dominic Cheek of Villanova. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Four-16-20--3571/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Four-16-20--3571/ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:41:13 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East, we take a look at Georgetown's Austin Freeman, USF's Gus Gilchrist and Jarrid Famous, Cincinatti's Yancy Gates, and Pittsburgh's Gilbert Brown. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Three-11-15--3570/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Three-11-15--3570/ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:57:52 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in the Big East, we take a look at West Virginia's Kevin Jones, Georgetown's Chris Wright, St. John's D.J. Kennedy, Louisville's Terrence Jennings, and Marquette's Darius Johnson-Odom. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Two-6-10--3569/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Two-6-10--3569/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:13:55 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in college basketball, we move onto the SEC. UConn's Kemba Walker leads the pack, followed by Villanova's Mouphtaou Yarou, Syracuse's Kris Joseph, Villanova's Maalik Wayns and UConn's Alex Oriakhi. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-One-1-5---3568/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-One-1-5---3568/ Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:49:45 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in the SEC, we take a look at Arkansas' Marshawn Powell, Florida's Erik Murphy, Kentucky's Darius Miller, Florida's Vernon Macklin and South Carolina's Sam Muldrow. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Three-11-15---3567/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Three-11-15---3567/ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:14:38 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in the SEC, we take a look at Tennessee's Scotty Hopson, Mississippi State's Renardo Sidney, Vanderbilt, John Jenkins, Florida's Kenny Boynton and Alabama's Tony Mitchell. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Two-6-10---3566/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Two-6-10---3566/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:24:44 -0400 Continuing to evaluate the top returning NBA prospects in college basketball, we move onto the SEC. Vanderbilt's Jeffery Taylor leads the pack, followed by Georgia's Trey Thompkins and Travis Leslie, Florida Chandler Parsons and Alabama's JaMychal Green. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-One-1-5---3565/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-One-1-5---3565/ Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:49:58 -0400 In our second and final look at the at the top returning NBA draft prospects in the Pac-10, we profile the likes of Washington's Abdul Gaddy, Washington State's Reggie Moore, Stanford's Jeremy Green, UCLA's Reeves Nelson and Washington State's Deangelo Casto.Freshman have been excluded from these previews, as we'd like to wait and see what they have to offer on the NCAA circuit before we come to any long-term conclusions. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10-Part-Two-6-10---3564/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10-Part-Two-6-10---3564/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:39:59 -0400 Moving onto the Pac-10 conference, we take a look at UCLA's Tyler Honeycutt, Arizona's Derrick Williams, UCLA's Malcolm Lee, Washington State's Klay Thompson and Washington's Isaiah Thomas. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10-Part-One-1-5---3562/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10-Part-One-1-5---3562/ Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:42:06 -0400 In our third and final look at the top returning NBA draft prospects in the Big 12, we profile the likes of Kansas State's Jacob Pullen, Curtis Kelly and Jamar Samuels, Missouri's Kim English and Kansas' Thomas Robinson. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Three-11-15---3561/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Three-11-15---3561/ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:33:50 -0400 After profiling the Big Ten, we move onto the Big 12, which lost quite a bit of talent to the NBA last year. Baylor's LaceDarius Dunn, Missouri's Laurence Bowers, Baylor's Quincy Acy and Kansas' Markieff Morris and Tyshawn Taylor are the next batch of prospects we'll look at. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Two-6-10---3560/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Two-6-10---3560/ Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:50:53 -0400 After profiling the Big Ten, we move onto the Big 12, which lost quite a bit of talent to the NBA last year. Kansas' Marcus Morris leads the pack here, followed by Colorado's Alec Burks, Kansas State's Wally Judge, Texas' Jordan Hamilton and Kansas' Elijah Johnson. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-One-1-5--3559/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-One-1-5--3559/ Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:47:03 -0400 To get a jump on the rapidly approaching NCAA season, we continue to break down the top individual NBA prospects in college basketball, going conference by conference. Part four of the Big Ten is led by Ohio State's David Lighty and Dallas Lauderdale, followed by Michigan State's Draymond Green, Illinois' Mike Davis and Michigan State's Delvon Roe. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Four-16-20---3558/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Four-16-20---3558/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:57:06 -0400 A series of videos featuring the Plumlee brothers, Khris Middleton, Scotty Hopson, Renardo Sidney, Aaric Murray, and a number of other prospects participating in post dunking drills. /article/adidas-Nations-Experience-Dunking-Drills-3546/ /article/adidas-Nations-Experience-Dunking-Drills-3546/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:02:40 -0400 To get a jump on the rapidly approaching NCAA season, we continue to break down the top individual NBA prospects in college basketball, going conference by conference. Part two of the Big Ten is led by Purdue's E'Twaun Moore, followed by Northwestern's John Shurna, Wisconsin's Jon Leuer, Illinois' D.J. Richardson and Penn State's Talor Battle. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Three-11-15---3550/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Three-11-15---3550/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:56:57 -0400 A video highlight reel featuring Baylor's Perry Jones at the adidas Nations Experience in Chicago. /article/adidas-Nations-Highlight-Reel-Perry-Jones-3548/ /article/adidas-Nations-Highlight-Reel-Perry-Jones-3548/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:52:09 -0400 To get a jump on the rapidly approaching NCAA season, we continue to break down the top individual NBA prospects in college basketball, going conference by conference. Part two of the Big Ten is led by Purdue's Robbie Hummel, followed by Ohio State's William Buford, Illinois' Demetri McCamey, Indiana's Christian Watford and Illinois' Brandon Paul. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Two-6-10---3549/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Two-6-10---3549/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:34:47 -0400 A video highlight reel featuring Colorado's Alec Burks at the adidas Nations Experience in Chicago. /article/adidas-Nations-Highlight-Reel-Alec-Burks-3547/ /article/adidas-Nations-Highlight-Reel-Alec-Burks-3547/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:20:10 -0400 A video profile on Ohio State freshman Jared Sullinger from the adidas Nations Experience in Chicago. /article/adidas-Nations-Player-Profile-Jared-Sullinger-3541/ /article/adidas-Nations-Player-Profile-Jared-Sullinger-3541/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:29:30 -0400 To get a jump on the rapidly approaching NCAA season, we'll once again be breaking down the top individual NBA prospects in college basketball, going conference by conference. First we start with the Big Ten, where the incredibly athletic Rodney Williams intrigues with his upside. Indiana sophomore Maurice Creek, Michigan State seniors Kalin Lucas and Durrell Summers and Purdue's JaJuan Johnson round out the top five. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-One-1-5---3545/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-One-1-5---3545/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:03:18 -0400 A video profile and practice footage featuring Florida State junior Chris Singleton from the adidas Nations Experience in Chicago. /article/adidas-Nations-Player-Profile-Chris-Singleton-3543/ /article/adidas-Nations-Player-Profile-Chris-Singleton-3543/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:46:36 -0400 A video profile on Duke senior Nolan Smith from the adidas Nations Experience in Chicago. /article/adidas-Nations-Player-Profile-Nolan-Smith-3542/ /article/adidas-Nations-Player-Profile-Nolan-Smith-3542/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:59:52 -0400 A video profile on Kansas guard and NBA prospect Josh Selby, from the adidas Nations Experience in Chicago. /article/adidas-Nations-Player-Profile-Josh-Selby-3540/ /article/adidas-Nations-Player-Profile-Josh-Selby-3540/ Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:25:09 -0400 A video profile on UCLA forward and NBA prospect Tyler Honeycutt, from the adidas Nations Experience in Chicago. /article/adidas-Nations-Player-Profile-Tyler-Honeycutt-3539/ /article/adidas-Nations-Player-Profile-Tyler-Honeycutt-3539/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:39:33 -0400 A video profile on Kansas power forward and NBA prospect Marcus Morris, from the adidas Nations Experience in Chicago. /article/adidas-Nations-Player-Profile-Marcus-Morris-3537/ /article/adidas-Nations-Player-Profile-Marcus-Morris-3537/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:48:36 -0400 With the FIBA Americas U-18 Championship completed in San Antonio, we finish up with a look at the top prospects seen amongst the USA basketball team. /article/FIBA-Americas-U-18-Championships-Top-American-Prospects-3529/ /article/FIBA-Americas-U-18-Championships-Top-American-Prospects-3529/ Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:09:48 -0400 NBA Draft Media Day Interviews with John Wall, Cole Aldrich, Wesley Johnson, Patrick Patterson, Ed Davis and Paul George. /article/NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Wall-Aldrich-Johnson-Patterson-etc-3526/ /article/NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interviews-Wall-Aldrich-Johnson-Patterson-etc-3526/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:38:59 -0400 We had a hard time filling our center rankings last season, reaching for a number of players to include 11 in our rankings. Centers are not in short supply this season, and represent the most interesting position to watch on draft day. /article/Just-by-the-Numbers-The-2010-Center-Crop-3519/ /article/Just-by-the-Numbers-The-2010-Center-Crop-3519/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:33:00 -0400 More so than the other position we've observed, our analysis of this draft's power forwards should help us get a feel for where each prospect in the group fits on the next level. With the increasingly diverse number of roles power forwards can play for their respective teams, the versatility of the position has trickled down to the NCAA level. /article/Just-by-the-Numbers-The-2010-Power-Forward-Crop-3518/ /article/Just-by-the-Numbers-The-2010-Power-Forward-Crop-3518/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:12:57 -0400 In our third analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top small forwards in the 2010 NBA draft. One of the stronger positions in this year's class, this crop of players is also one of the most diverse. /article/Just-by-the-Numbers-The-2010-Small-Forward-Crop-3516/ /article/Just-by-the-Numbers-The-2010-Small-Forward-Crop-3516/ Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:10:37 -0400 In our second analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top shooting guards in the 2010 NBA draft. Though Evan Turner is the headliner of this class, debate continues about which player to rank below him at the top of the second tier. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-The-2010-Shooting-Guard-Crop-3517/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-The-2010-Shooting-Guard-Crop-3517/ Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:02:16 -0400 The 2007 high school class took a while to develop, but its prospects ended up becoming a terrific group of NBA players. Now that four years has passed and the dust has settled on the recruiting rankings, we look back at the '07 class to see how it panned out and what affect it might have on the 2011 NBA draft. /article/2006-The-High-School-Class-that-Keeps-on-Giving-3514/ /article/2006-The-High-School-Class-that-Keeps-on-Giving-3514/ Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:50:04 -0400 In our first analysis of basic statistics, we take a look at the top 19 point guards in the 2010 NBA draft. Not the strongest position in terms of depth, this analysis should shed some light on which floor generals should be drafted after John Wall. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-The-2010-Point-Guard-Crop-3510/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-The-2010-Point-Guard-Crop-3510/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:59:46 -0400 Footage and an interview from an afternoon we spent with Luke Harangody working out in Los Angeles. /article/Interview---Workout-Footage-with-Luke-Harangody-3511/ /article/Interview---Workout-Footage-with-Luke-Harangody-3511/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:45:00 -0400 Continuing our series of analyses, we break down easily the most intriguing position in this year’s draft. Last season, just two true centers were selected in the first round. This season, as many as nine players could go in the first round, with another nine very much in play from picks 31-60. /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Yearas-Center-Crop-3507/ /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Yearas-Center-Crop-3507/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:26:51 -0400 Footage and an interview from an afternoon we spent with Jerome Jordan working out in Los Angeles. /article/Interview---Workout-Footage-with-Jerome-Jordan-3506/ /article/Interview---Workout-Footage-with-Jerome-Jordan-3506/ Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:30:10 -0400 Continuing our series of analyses, we take a look at one of the more balanced positions in this year’s draft. With a number of high-level and second-round-caliber prospects, the growing diversity of the power forward position has made this the deepest crop we’ve seen in quite some time, something that NBA teams are surely taking note of as they prepare to make their draft picks in 10 days. /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Yearas-Power-Forward-Crop-3505/ /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Yearas-Power-Forward-Crop-3505/ Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:31:46 -0400 Footage and interviews from an afternoon we spent with Jarvis Varnado working out in Los Angeles. /article/Interview---Workout-Footage-with-Jarvis-Varnado-3504/ /article/Interview---Workout-Footage-with-Jarvis-Varnado-3504/ Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:56:48 -0400 Continuing our series of analyses, we evaluate one of the deepest and most intriguing positions in this year’s draft. With 12 prospects that could be in play in the first round, this group has a number of highly intriguing case studies. /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Yearas-Small-Forward-Crop-3503/ /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Yearas-Small-Forward-Crop-3503/ Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:31:32 -0400 Evan Turner may have a stranglehold on the top shooting guard spot, but this group is full or diverse prospect and will have a huge impact in how the draft shakes out from picks 20-45. We investigate the situational strength and weaknesses of 19 of the top shooting guards declared for the 2010 draft. /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Yearas-Shooting-Guard-Crop-3502/ /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Yearas-Shooting-Guard-Crop-3502/ Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:25:30 -0400 An exclusive interview and workout with Texas senior Damion James. /article/Damion-James-Workout-and-Interview-3501/ /article/Damion-James-Workout-and-Interview-3501/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:00:31 -0400 John Wall is the top point guard in this class, and the depth behind him leaves a lot to be desired. We’ve compiled a huge amount of situational data to thoroughly investigate this year’s crop of point guards from top to bottom. We also revisit what we learned from our investigation last season. /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Yearas-Point-Guard-Crop-3500/ /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Yearas-Point-Guard-Crop-3500/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:17:24 -0400 Play by play data is widely considered the next frontier in terms of basketball statistical analysis. How does this year's NBA draft class stack up using these metrics? /article/Play-by-Play-Driven-Floor-Stats-for-2010-NCAA-Draft-Prospects-3498/ /article/Play-by-Play-Driven-Floor-Stats-for-2010-NCAA-Draft-Prospects-3498/ Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:51:42 -0400 An exclusive interview and workout with Kentucky freshman John Wall. /article/John-Wall-Workout-and-Interview-3497/ /article/John-Wall-Workout-and-Interview-3497/ Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:21:53 -0400 Tracking the road Paul George took from anonymous high school player in Palmdale, California to a potential lottery pick. /article/Paul-George-My-Ceiling-is-Pretty-High-3496/ /article/Paul-George-My-Ceiling-is-Pretty-High-3496/ Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:34:45 -0400 Samardo Samuels was ranked as one of the top players in the 2008 high school class, but is now viewed as largely an after-thought in this year's draft. Was he overrated or are NBA teams making a huge mistake? /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Samardo-Samuels-3492/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Samardo-Samuels-3492/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:43:38 -0400 Al-Farouq Aminu of Wake Forest discussing his year at school, his return to school, and his future in the NBA. The interview features exclusive workout footage with trainer Dave Hopla shot at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. /article/Al-Farouq-Aminu-Pre-Draft-Interview---Workout-Footage--3487/ /article/Al-Farouq-Aminu-Pre-Draft-Interview---Workout-Footage--3487/ Mon, 31 May 2010 10:15:44 -0400 The athletic testing results have been added to our sortable database. Check them out here. /article/Combine-results-added-to-the-sortable-database-3488/ /article/Combine-results-added-to-the-sortable-database-3488/ Fri, 28 May 2010 19:00:54 -0400 Next on our west coast workout swing, we stopped in at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas, where Joe Abunassar and his staff train a huge amount of pre-draft prospects each year at their massive complex. /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-3-Joe-Abunassars-Impact-Basketball-3468/ /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-3-Joe-Abunassars-Impact-Basketball-3468/ Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:02 -0400 We started our pre-draft workout swing this year in Los Angeles, where we got a chance to take in a brief workout featuring BDA Sports clients Jerome Jordan and Jarvis Varnado, who have spent the past few weeks here preparing for the draft with Joe Abunassar of Impact Basketball. /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-1-BDA-Sports-Los-Angeles-3463/ /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-1-BDA-Sports-Los-Angeles-3463/ Thu, 13 May 2010 06:07:54 -0400 One of the most highly debated prospects in this draft, Butler’s miraculous tournament put the unassuming Gordon Hayward in the national spotlight. Projected all over the board, the mid-major star is certainly talented, but he elicits as wide a range of opinions as any prospect in this draft. /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Gordon-Hayward-3454/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Gordon-Hayward-3454/ Wed, 05 May 2010 02:12:40 -0400 The official 2010 NBA Draft Early Entry List, including NCAA underclassmen, internationals from 1989-1991 and "also-eligible" prospects. /article/2010-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-List-3452/ /article/2010-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-List-3452/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:00:02 -0400 Scouting reports on some of the players we missed out on during the season, including Duke's Brian Zoubek, Cincinatti's Lance Stepehnson, and Oklahoma's Tommy Mason-Griffin and Tiny Gallon. /article/Filling-in-the-Blanks-NCAA-Scouting-Reports-3451/ /article/Filling-in-the-Blanks-NCAA-Scouting-Reports-3451/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:51:53 -0400 With the NBA becoming far more of a perimeter game these days, shot creators coming at a huge premium and multiple ball handlers in every lineup becoming the norm, it’s only natural that talent evaluators would look to the college ranks to find offensive firepower. Enter South Florida’s Dominique Jones. /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Dominique-Jones-3450/ /article/Finding-a-Niche-for-Dominique-Jones-3450/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:50:07 -0400 Stanford senior and NBA prospect Landry Fields shares his insight on playing in the Cancun Challenge against the likes of John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Daniel Orton and others. /article/Landry-Fields-The-Players-You-See-The-Players-I-Play-3448/ /article/Landry-Fields-The-Players-You-See-The-Players-I-Play-3448/ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:16:56 -0400 Tracking the career path Jerome Randle took from shoot-first combo guard to one of the best playmakers and most efficient scorers in college basketball. /article/Jerome-Randle-I-Can-Compete-3442/ /article/Jerome-Randle-I-Can-Compete-3442/ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:58:01 -0400 For this year’s Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, the NBA elected to bring a professional company specializing in this area to conduct the official measurements, giving teams yet another way to learn more about potential draft prospects and compare them against each other. /article/Official-Portsmouth-Measurements-Released-3440/ /article/Official-Portsmouth-Measurements-Released-3440/ Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:53:19 -0400 Recapping the top players seen at the 2010 Portsmouth Invitational tournament, continuing with our all-first team, consisting of Edwin Ubiles, Raymar Morgan, Ryan Thompson, Donald Sloan and Wayne Chism. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap-All-Second-Team-3438/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap-All-Second-Team-3438/ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:05:23 -0400 Recapping the top players seen at the 2010 Portsmouth Invitational tournament, starting with our all-first team, consisting of Jerome Randle, Mikhail Torrance, A.J. Slaughter, Tyren Johnson and Hamady N'Diaye. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap-All-First-Team-3437/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap-All-First-Team-3437/ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:35:21 -0400 DraftExpress details Aubrey Coleman's remarkable ascent from the end of his high school bench to the leading scorer in college basketball. /article/The-Unlikely-Story-of-Aubrey-Coleman-3435/ /article/The-Unlikely-Story-of-Aubrey-Coleman-3435/ Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:18:39 -0400 Day two of the Portsmouth Invitational was a very productive one, highlighted by an excellent early evening game, a few standout performances and a number of under the radar prospects emerging from obscurity and establishing themselves as players to consider during the draft process. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-3433/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-3433/ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:14:35 -0400 Updated scouting reports on Ekpe Udoh, Daniel Orton, Eric Bledsoe and Herb Pope. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-4610-3427/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-4610-3427/ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:58:48 -0400 Harrison Barnes, Kendall Marshall and especially Reggie Bullock continue to fan the flames of the North Carolina-Duke rivalry with another trash-talking session. /article/2010-McDonalds-All-American-Game-Duke-vs-UNC-Smackdown-Part-Two-3422/ /article/2010-McDonalds-All-American-Game-Duke-vs-UNC-Smackdown-Part-Two-3422/ Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:50:11 -0400 An epic trash talking session involving the four McDonald's All-Americans going to North Carolina and Duke- Harrison Barnes, Kyrie Irving, Kendall Marshall and Reggie Bullock discussing their future schools. /article/2010-McDonalds-All-American-Game-Duke-vs-UNC-Smackdown-3421/ /article/2010-McDonalds-All-American-Game-Duke-vs-UNC-Smackdown-3421/ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:35:59 -0400 Updated scouting reports on Sherron Collins, Elias Harris, Aubrey Coleman and Lazar Hayward. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-32410-3419/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-32410-3419/ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:11:48 -0400 Updated scouting reports on Greg Monroe, Larry Sanders, Kawhi Leonard and Jeff Taylor. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-31810-3418/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-31810-3418/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:07:19 -0400 Updated scouting reports on Hassan Whiteside, Quincy Pondexter, Terrico White and Elliot Williams /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-31710-3417/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-31710-3417/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:31:48 -0400 The semifinal round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament was an up and down affair, offering an excellent look at the tournament's best remaining prospects including Jordan Crawford and Lavoy Allen. At least 10 NBA team representatives were on hand alongside us to take in the action. /article/Notes-on-the-2010-Atlantic-10-Tournament-Semifinals-3414/ /article/Notes-on-the-2010-Atlantic-10-Tournament-Semifinals-3414/ Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:34:31 -0400 In Atlantic City, the Quarterfinals have ended and the semifinals are upon us. St. Bonaventure, Saint Louis, Dayton, and Massachusetts did not make the cut in what was a thrilling Friday afternoon, evening, and night. Now, only Temple, Rhode Island, Xavier, and Richmond remain to continue their quest for the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament Championship. /article/Notes-on-the-2010-Atlantic-10-Tournament-Quarterfinals-3413/ /article/Notes-on-the-2010-Atlantic-10-Tournament-Quarterfinals-3413/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:09:56 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Patrick Patterson, Solomon Alabi, Greivis Vasquez and Andy Rautins /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-31310-3412/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-31310-3412/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:22:18 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Cole Aldrich, Paul George, Charles Garcia and Kenneth Faried. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-31010-3410/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-31010-3410/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:44:38 -0500 Updated scouting reports on James Anderson, Tyshawn Taylor, Andrew Ogilvy and Dwayne Collins. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-3410-3408/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-3410-3408/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:29:23 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Damion James, Trey Thompkins, Derrick Caracter and Ben Uzoh. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-3310-3407/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-3310-3407/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:23:04 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Willie Warren, Jerome Jordan, Kemba Walker and Malcolm Lee. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-22610-3406/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-22610-3406/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:47:49 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Ed Davis, Trevor Booker and Da'Sean Butler. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-21910-3398/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-21910-3398/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:17:50 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Georgia Tech's Derrick Favors, Florida State's Chris Singleton, Notre Dame's Luke Harangody, and Nevada's Armon Johnson. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-21610-3396/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-21610-3396/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:29:40 -0500 Texas-Arlington guard Marquez Haynes, the #2 scorer in college basketball, sits down with Joey Whelan to explain the unconventional route he took to establishing himself as an NBA prospect. /article/Marquez-Haynes-Iam-a-basketball-player-not-a-scorer-3393/ /article/Marquez-Haynes-Iam-a-basketball-player-not-a-scorer-3393/ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:07:50 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Kansas' Xavier Henry, Texas' Jordan Hamilton, Colorado's Alec Burks and Texas-Arlington's Marquez Haynes. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-21010-3392/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-21010-3392/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:19:15 -0500 We take a look forward at this week's TV schedule to pick out the games and NBA prospects we’ll be watching intently this coming week. /article/The-Week-Ahead-What-to-Watch-in-College-Basketball-28-214-3391/ /article/The-Week-Ahead-What-to-Watch-in-College-Basketball-28-214-3391/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:19:11 -0500 Updated scouting reports on West Virginia's Devin Ebanks, Duke's Kyle Singler, Memphis' Wesley Witherspoon and UC Davis' Mark Payne. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-2410-3388/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-2410-3388/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:27:18 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Texas' Avery Bradley, Nevada's Luke Babbitt, Michigan's Manny Harris and Oakland's Keith Benson. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-2310-3387/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-2310-3387/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:44:28 -0500 We take a look forward at this week's TV schedule to pick out the games and NBA prospects we’ll be watching intently this coming week. /article/The-Week-Ahead-What-to-Watch-in-College-Basketball-21-27-3385/ /article/The-Week-Ahead-What-to-Watch-in-College-Basketball-21-27-3385/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:30:40 -0500 It took Gavin Edwards the better part of four years to validate UConn's decision to offer him a scholarship. In an up and down season for the Huskies thus far, he's been the most pleasant story to emerge. /article/From-Nowhere-to-Somewhere-in-the-Span-of-4-Years-Gavin-Edwards-Story-3384/ /article/From-Nowhere-to-Somewhere-in-the-Span-of-4-Years-Gavin-Edwards-Story-3384/ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:39:02 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins, South Florida's Dominique Jones, La Salle's Aaric Murray and Iowa State's Marquis Gilstrap. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12910-3383/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12910-3383/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:28:13 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Kentucky's Eric Bledsoe, Radford's Artsiom Parakhouski, Memphis' Elliot Williams and Arkansas' Michael Washington. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12810-3382/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12810-3382/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:07:34 -0500 We take a look forward at this week's TV schedule to pick out the games and NBA prospects we’ll be watching intently this coming week. /article/The-Week-Ahead-What-to-Watch-in-College-Basketball-125---22-3380/ /article/The-Week-Ahead-What-to-Watch-in-College-Basketball-125---22-3380/ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:25:46 -0500 Updated scouting reports on UConn's Stanley Robinson, Mississippi State's Jarvis Varnado, West Virginia's Kevin Jones and New Mexico's Darington Hobson. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12210-3379/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12210-3379/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:45:35 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Ole Miss' Terrico White, Iowa State's Craig Brackins, Xavier's Jordan Crawford and UAB's Elijah Millsap. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12010-3378/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12010-3378/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:49:48 -0500 Updated scouting reports on Syracuse's Wesley Johnson, Butler's Gordon Hayward, VCU's Larry Sanders and Georgia Tech's Gani Lawal. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-11510-3375/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-11510-3375/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:57:39 -0500 UConn's Gavin Edwards, Gonzaga's Robert Sacre, BYU's Jimmer Fredette and Missouri's Laurence Bowers are the latest to take the spotlight in our NCAA Weekly Performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-11410-3374/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-11410-3374/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:24:37 -0500 Texas' Dexter Pittman, Stanford's Landry Fields, St. John's D.J. Kennedy and Fresno State's Sylvester Seay are the latest to take the spotlight in our NCAA Weekly Performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-123109-3364/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-123109-3364/ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:52:48 -0500 Houston's Aubrey Coleman, Saint Mary's Omar Samhan, USC's Nikola Vucevic and Saint Mary's Matthew Dellavedova are the latest to take the spotlight in our NCAA Weekly Performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-123009-3363/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-123009-3363/ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:52:42 -0500 Cincinnati's Lance Stephenson, Harvard's Jeremy Lin, Washington State's Reggie Moore and Arizona's Derrick Williams take the spotlight in our NCAA Weekly Performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-121809-3359/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-121809-3359/ Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:25:15 -0500 John Wall’s freshman season feels like one big highlight reel thus far, starting with his very first game against Miami Ohio in which he knocked down a terrific pull-up jumper to win the game for Kentucky. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-John-Wall-3358/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-John-Wall-3358/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:54:44 -0500 Washington's Quincy Pondexter, Georgetown's Greg Monroe, North Carolina's John Henson and Marshall's Hassan Whiteside are the next four prospects to be evaluated in our NCAA Weekly Performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-121009-3355/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-121009-3355/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:43:58 -0500 Every year seemingly, a new NBA draft prospect comes out of the woodwork playing for a school that is hardly known for producing lottery picks. Our best candidate this year so far might be Charles Garcia at Seattle University. /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Charles-Garcia-3354/ /article/NBA-Draft-Prospect-of-the-Week-Charles-Garcia-3354/ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:24:31 -0500 Gonzaga's Elias Harris, Washington State's Klay Thompson, Cincinnati's Yancy Gates and Tennessee's Scotty Hopson are the first NBA draft prospects evaluated in our NCAA Weekly Performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12309-3351/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12309-3351/ Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:06:39 -0500 Ekpe Udoh is off to a strong start for Baylor, showing much improved offensive skills to complement his already impressive rebounding and defensive ability. /article/Prospect-of-the-Week-Ekpe-Udoh--3350/ /article/Prospect-of-the-Week-Ekpe-Udoh--3350/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:55:59 -0500 Our final look at the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences culminates with scouting reports on Oakland's Keith Benson, Louisiana Tech's Magnum Rolle, Temple's Lavoy Allen, Nevada's Armon Johnson and La Salle's Rodney Green. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Four-3339/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Four-3339/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:43:54 -0500 We continue our evaluation of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with part three, featuring Arnett Moultrie, Elliot Williams, Matt Bouldin, Mark Payne and Damian Saunders. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Three-3338/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Three-3338/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:16:28 -0500 We continue our evaluation of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences with part two, featuring Kenneth Faried, Artsiom Parakhouski, Luke Babbit, Matt Howard and Wesley Witherspoon. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-3333/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-3333/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:33:21 -0500 Continuing our assessment of the top NBA draft prospects in college basketball, we move on to the non-BCS conferences, where there is more than enough NBA talent to go around. VCU’s Larry Sanders leads the pack here, followed by Tulsa’s Jerome Jordan, Butler’s Gordon Hayward, Fresno State’s Paul George, and Dayton’s Chris Wright. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-One-3332/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-One-3332/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:34:02 -0500 In our fourth and final preview of this year’s ACC draft prospects we profile UNC’s Deon Thompson, Miami’s Dwayne Collins, Virginia Tech’s Jeff Allen, and Wake Forest’s Chas McFarland and David Weaver. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-16-20--3331/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Four-16-20--3331/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:29:54 -0400 In our third preview of this year’s ACC draft prospects we profile Virginia Tech’s Malcolm Delaney, Maryland’s Greivis Vasquez, Wake Forest’s Ty Walker, Miami’s DeQuan Jones, and Duke captain Jon Scheyer. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Three-11-15--3330/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Three-11-15--3330/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00:09 -0400 In our second preview of this year’s ACC draft prospects we profile Clemson’s Trevor Booker, Georgia Tech’s Gani Lawal and Iman Shumpert, Virginia’s Sylven Landesberg, and Wake Forest’s Tony Woods. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Two-6-10--3329/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-Two-6-10--3329/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:24:05 -0400 In our first preview of this year’s ACC draft prospects we profile UNC’s Ed Davis, Wake Forest’s Al-Farouq Aminu, FSU’s Solomon Alabi and Chris Singleton, and Duke’s Kyle Singler. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-One-1-5--3328/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-Part-One-1-5--3328/ Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:27:02 -0400 In our final preview of this years Big East draft prospects we profile Depaul's Mac Koshwal, USF's Gus Gilchrist and Dominque Jones, Mike Rosario of Rutgers, and Seton Hall's Jeremy Hazell. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Three-11-15--3327/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Three-11-15--3327/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:22:00 -0400 Our second look at the prospects in the Big East features Syracuse's Wesley Johnson, Louisville's Samardo Samuels, Connecticut's Jerome Dyson, Cincinatti's Yancy Gates, and Luke Harangody of Notre Dame. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Two-6-10--3326/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-Two-6-10--3326/ Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:07:24 -0400 Our first look at the prospects in the always interesting Big East features Georgetown's Greg Monroe, West Virgiana's Devin Ebanks, Louisville's Terrence Jennings, and Stanley Robinson and Kemba Walker from Connecticut. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-One-1-5--3323/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-Part-One-1-5--3323/ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:46:39 -0400 Our fourth and last look at the top NBA draft prospects in the incredibly deep SEC focuses on Ole Miss' Murphy Holloway, Alabama's Senario Hillman, Mississippi State's Ravern Johnson, Kentucky's DeAndre Liggins and Florida's Alex Tyus. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Four-16-20--3322/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Four-16-20--3322/ Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:09:01 -0400 Our third look at the top NBA draft prospects in the incredibly deep SEC focuses on Vanderbilt's Festus Ezeli, LSU's Tasmin Mitchell, Arkansas' Courtney Fortson, Florida's Kenny Kadji, and Wayne Chism from Tennessee. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Three-11-15--3321/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Three-11-15--3321/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:51:45 -0400 Our second look at the top NBA draft prospects in the incredibly deep SEC focuses on Vanderbilts Andrew Ogilvy, Mississippi State's Jarvis Varnado, Arkansas's Michael Washington, Georgia Howard Thompkins, and Tyler Smith from Tennessee. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Two-6-10--3320/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-Two-6-10--3320/ Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:30:05 -0400 Our first look at the top NBA draft prospects in the incredibly deep SEC focuses on Vanderbilt's Jeff Taylor, Kentucky's Patrick Patterson, Mississippi's Terrico White, Alabama's JaMychal Green and Tennessee's Scotty Hopson. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-One-1-5--3319/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-Part-One-1-5--3319/ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:45:02 -0400 Our second look at the top NBA draft prospects in the Pac-10 focuses on USC's Dwight Lewis, UCLA's Drew Gordon and Jerime Anderson, Washington's Isaiah Thomas and Cal's Jerome Randle. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10-Part-Two-6-10--3316/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10-Part-Two-6-10--3316/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:03:28 -0400 Next up in our overview of the top NBA draft prospects in college basketball is the Pac-10, which appears to be in serious rebuilding mode. UCLA's Malcom Lee takes the top spot, followed by Oregon's Michael Dunigan, Washington State's Klay Thompson, Cal's Patrick Christopher and Washington's Quincy Pondexter. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10-Part-One-1-5--3313/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10-Part-One-1-5--3313/ Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:33:23 -0400 Our last look at the top NBA draft prospects in the Big 12 focuses on Kansas' Markieff Morris, Colorado's Cory Higgins, Missouri's Kim English, Texas A&M's Bryan Davis and Iowa State' Diante Garrett. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Three-11-15--3312/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Three-11-15--3312/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:12:56 -0400 Our second look at the top NBA draft prospects in the Big 12 focuses on Baylor's Ekpe Udoh, Kansas’ Marcus Morris, Texas’ Dexter Pittman, a two other prospects that we've focused on heavily towards the end of last season and during this summer. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Two-6-10--3311/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-Two-6-10--3311/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:13:47 -0400 Our first look at the top NBA draft prospects in the very loaded Big 12 focuses on Iowa State's Craig Brackins and a number of other top prospects that we've focused on heavily towards the end of last season and during this summer. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-One-1-5--3310/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-Part-One-1-5--3310/ Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:05:46 -0400 Finishing up our preview of the top individual NBA prospects in the Big Ten, we profile the likes of Talor Battle, Delvon Roe, and DeShawn Sims. /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Three-11-15--3309/ /article/Top-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Three-11-15--3309/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:01:01 -0400 To get a jump on the rapidly approaching NCAA season, we continue to break down the top individual NBA prospects in college basketball, going conference by conference. We begin part two of the Big Ten with Illinois' Mike Davis. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Two-6-10--3308/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Two-6-10--3308/ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:53:42 -0400 To get a head start on the rapidly approaching NCAA season, we'll once again be breaking down the top individual NBA prospects in college basketball conference by conference. We start our coverage by profiling the Big Ten. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-One-1-5--3306/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-One-1-5--3306/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:34:52 -0400 With the 2009 edition of the Akron-based showcase in the books, we take a look at select college and high school prospects who stood out. /article/LeBron-James-Skills-Academy-Player-Profiles-3294/ /article/LeBron-James-Skills-Academy-Player-Profiles-3294/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:59:21 -0400 Interview transcripts with Terrence Williams, Jordan Hill, Blake Griffin, Gerald Henderson, DeMar DeRozan, Tyreke Evans and Austin Daye /article/NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interview-Transcripts-Part-One--3285/ /article/NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interview-Transcripts-Part-One--3285/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:15:53 -0400 Interview transcripts with Jonny Flynn, Jrue Holiday, Brandon Jennings, Tyreke Evans and Tyler Hansbrough. /article/NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interview-Transcripts-Part-Two--3284/ /article/NBA-Draft-Media-Day-Interview-Transcripts-Part-Two--3284/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:10:55 -0400 The absolute latest on what's going on in the wacky world of the NBA draft. Stay tuned to this blog as it will constantly be updated with new information as soon as it comes in. Last Update: 10:35 PM /article/Word-on-the-Street-June-24th-The-Latest-3283/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-June-24th-The-Latest-3283/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:59:26 -0400 The shallowest and least talented group in this year’s draft, we evaluate this year’s center crop assuming that at least a few big men will hear their names called in the second round who we didn't expect, regardless of their skill level. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-This-Years-Center-Crop-3275/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-This-Years-Center-Crop-3275/ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:47:04 -0400 In part four of our series, we take a look at one of the deepest and most talented positions in this draft. The power forward spot is the fastest evolving position in the NBA, and this group’s diversity will help continue that trend. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-This-Years-Power-Forward-Crop-3273/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-This-Years-Power-Forward-Crop-3273/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:14:43 -0400 Green Room Invites...The Wacky Top-5 of the Draft...Thabeet Cancels Workout...Harden the last man standing in Memphis?...Kings passing on Rubio? Raja Bell to Golden State? /article/Word-on-the-Street-June-22nd-3276/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-June-22nd-3276/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:40:12 -0400 Spending three days watching two-a-days in Colorado Springs gave us a great deal of insight into a large number of prospects we’ll be focusing in on for next year’s draft. Here’s who stood out the most. /article/USA-Basketball-Junior-National-Teams-Tryouts-Top-Performers-3274/ /article/USA-Basketball-Junior-National-Teams-Tryouts-Top-Performers-3274/ Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:04:20 -0400 In part three of our series, we take a look at the top 20 small forwards in the 2009 NBA draft. With a couple of players with huge upside and quite a few potential roleplayers, this is one of the more interesting positions to look at on paper. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-This-Years-Small-Forward-Crop-3270/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-This-Years-Small-Forward-Crop-3270/ Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:00:55 -0400 Part two of Levi's video draft diary with Jonny Flynn. /article/Jonny-Flynn-Draft-Diary-Part-Two-3272/ /article/Jonny-Flynn-Draft-Diary-Part-Two-3272/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:16:56 -0400 In part two of our series, we take a look at the top 20 shooting guards in the 2009 NBA draft. Not the strongest position in terms of depth or star power, this analysis should shed some light on what makes this crop a bit weaker than the norm. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-This-Years-Shooting-Guard-Crop-3264/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-This-Years-Shooting-Guard-Crop-3264/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:14:36 -0400 About a week before the ball drops on the 2009 NBA draft, we decided to spend a few days in Colorado Springs, checking out the talent for next year’s draft and beyond at the tryouts for two USA Basketball teams this summer. Before we go into an evaluation of some of the top players on hand, we’ll first talk about this setting and the scuttlebutt coming out of it. /article/Colorado-Springs-Snapshot-USA-Basketballs-Junior-National-Teams-3269/ /article/Colorado-Springs-Snapshot-USA-Basketballs-Junior-National-Teams-3269/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:47:07 -0400 The top two players from USA Basketball's U-19 tryouts, Kansas' Tyshawn Taylor and Butler's Gordon Hayward, sit down with Jonathan Givony to discuss their week in Colorado Springs thus far. /article/USA-Basketball-Tryout-Interviews-Tyshawn-Taylor---Gordon-Hayward-3268/ /article/USA-Basketball-Tryout-Interviews-Tyshawn-Taylor---Gordon-Hayward-3268/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:11:25 -0400 Part one of the video draft diary with Jonny Flynn. /article/Jonny-Flynn-Draft-Diary-3265/ /article/Jonny-Flynn-Draft-Diary-3265/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:41:11 -0400 With the draft just around the corner, we revive our "By the Numbers" series to look at how this year's group of point guards stacks up against one another on paper. /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-This-Years-Point-Guard-Crop-3262/ /article/Just-By-the-Numbers-This-Years-Point-Guard-Crop-3262/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:03:13 -0400 Trouble brewing in Golden State?...Jamison to Cleveland?...Minnesota trying to move up?...McGrady being shopped?...USA Basketball tryouts in Colorado Springs. Much more. /article/Word-on-the-Street-June-16th-3263/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-June-16th-3263/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:05:34 -0400 With the draft only ten days away, NBA teams are scrambling to get a final look at as many prospects as possible in order to put the finishing touches on their draft boards. At the same time, agents are trying to give their clients’ draft stock a final boost, by getting them in front of as many decision makers as possible. /article/New-Jersey-Group-Workout-Wrap-Up-3259/ /article/New-Jersey-Group-Workout-Wrap-Up-3259/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:43:42 -0400 Jack McClinton took some time out recently in between scheduled workouts with various teams to talk with Joe Whelan of DraftExpress about his career at Miami, what position he sees himself playing at the next level, and whether or not he can break out of the one-dimensional label as a shooter. /article/Jack-McClinton-I-can-do-so-much-more-than-just-shoot-the-basketball-3252/ /article/Jack-McClinton-I-can-do-so-much-more-than-just-shoot-the-basketball-3252/ Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:04:51 -0400 Alade Aminu took some time to sit down with DraftExpress and talk about his sudden arrival on the draft scene, his time at Georgia Tech and his position as CEO of a charitable foundation he started for children in Atlanta. /article/Alade-Aminu-I-can-be-a-Chris-Anderson-type-of-guy--3245/ /article/Alade-Aminu-I-can-be-a-Chris-Anderson-type-of-guy--3245/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:40:31 -0400 The athletic testing results from the Chicago predraft camp have been released and are now in our database Here /article/Athletic-testing-results-released-3242/ /article/Athletic-testing-results-released-3242/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:27:00 -0400 Tyreke Evans to Minnesota?...Dallas looking at Jordan Hill?...Detroit, Oklahoma City talking trade?...Minnesota group workout...Memphis locked in on Thabeet?...Who's moving up or down...plus much more. /article/Word-on-the-Street-June-2nd-3241/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-June-2nd-3241/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:30:42 -0400 Measurements are now available in our database, take a look at the measurements listed here /article/Pre-Draft-Measurements-Released-3236/ /article/Pre-Draft-Measurements-Released-3236/ Fri, 29 May 2009 10:17:44 -0400 We’re here in Chicago spending a considerable amount of time talking with players, agents, scouts, executives and General Managers, trying to get a pulse of where things stand in this draft at the moment. This is what we’ve learned over the last few days here in terms of what is happening off the court. /article/Word-on-the-Street-NBA-Combine-Edition-3235/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-NBA-Combine-Edition-3235/ Thu, 28 May 2009 21:36:21 -0400 While in Chicago, we also had a chance to take in a brief 45 minute workout at the old Multiplex gym right down the street from Moody Bible Institute, featuring players such as Joe Ingles, Luke Harangody, DeMarre Carroll, Micah Downs and others. Here is what we learned. /article/Priority-Sports-Workout-in-Chicago-3233/ /article/Priority-Sports-Workout-in-Chicago-3233/ Thu, 28 May 2009 01:11:04 -0400 Jrue Holiday will be the first person to tell you that his freshman season didn’t live up to expectations, not that that fact has scared away GMs looking to draft a point guard. Holiday entered the season as a consensus top five high school player in his class, giving UCLA fans plenty of hope for yet another appearance in the Final Four when the newcomer teamed up with returning All-American point guard Darren Collison. That dream failed to become reality for a variety of reasons, but certainly the underwhelming numbers posted by Holiday received some of the most scrutiny. /article/Jrue-Holiday-Im-a-Floor-General--3234/ /article/Jrue-Holiday-Im-a-Floor-General--3234/ Thu, 28 May 2009 01:07:40 -0400 Jordan Hill sits down for a chat with Jonathan Givony to discuss his training in Chicago, what he might be able to show NBA teams in private workouts, his background as a player in high school, his breakout junior season and much more. /article/Jordan-Hill-I-Got-Heart-3229/ /article/Jordan-Hill-I-Got-Heart-3229/ Tue, 26 May 2009 01:05:49 -0400 Tim Grover and Mike Procopio are working hard in Chicago helping a dozen prospects or so prepare for their NBA draft private workouts, including Jordan Hill, Jonny Flynn and Chase Budinger. We were able to spend the weekend with them and get a firsthand look at what they are working on with the players in their gym. Here is what we learned. /article/ATTACK-Athletics-Workout-3228/ /article/ATTACK-Athletics-Workout-3228/ Tue, 26 May 2009 00:39:17 -0400 What is will Ricky Rubio's decision to come over come down to?... How could Nick Calathes' signing with Panathinaikos help his draft stock?... What's the word on some of the newer rumors concerning the draft?... /article/NBA-Draft-Roundup-May-24-3227/ /article/NBA-Draft-Roundup-May-24-3227/ Sun, 24 May 2009 21:27:51 -0400 Blake Griffin started off his workout slow, but quickly recovered and reminded us why he's a lock to be taken with the #1 pick in the 2009 draft. /article/Blake-Griffin-Workout-at-the-NYAC-3222/ /article/Blake-Griffin-Workout-at-the-NYAC-3222/ Fri, 22 May 2009 00:06:17 -0400 Will the Clippers entertain offers for the #1 pick?...Rubio not interested in Memphis?...Jonny Flynn to Phoenix?...Jrue Holiday, DeJuan Blair, Austin Daye moving up draft boards...Tyrus Thomas on the trading block?...Which first round picks are available, and who is interested? /article/NBA-Draft-Roundup-May-20-3224/ /article/NBA-Draft-Roundup-May-20-3224/ Wed, 20 May 2009 23:48:37 -0400 A chat with Nick Calathes about his decision to test the waters, his training at IMG, what he brings to the table as a big point guard, how he plans on making his presence felt in private workouts, the likelihood of returning to Florida and more. /article/Nick-Calathes-Iall-be-at-the-top-of-my-game-at-workouts-3215/ /article/Nick-Calathes-Iall-be-at-the-top-of-my-game-at-workouts-3215/ Sun, 17 May 2009 22:25:14 -0400 We took our time in crunching the numbers of this year’s point guard crop, since it should prove to be the deepest and most talented position throughout the draft process. It also provides the most unique story lines, with the likes of Ricky Rubio, Brandon Jennings, Stephen Curry, and Tyreke Evans vying for position, with each featuring a completely different playing style. /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Years-Point-Guard-Crop-3209/ /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Years-Point-Guard-Crop-3209/ Fri, 08 May 2009 21:38:03 -0400 Eric Maynor announced his arrival on the national scene in March of 2007 when as a sophomore he torched Duke for 22 points, including a game winning jumper that propelled Virginia Commonwealth to an upset of the Blue Devils. Since that day it’s essentially been a countdown to the day when one of the best guards in Rams history would throw his name in the NBA Draft. /article/Eric-Maynor-I-just-want-to-land-in-the-right-situation-3204/ /article/Eric-Maynor-I-just-want-to-land-in-the-right-situation-3204/ Wed, 06 May 2009 10:21:20 -0400 One of the more interesting positions in this year’s draft, the shooting guard spot is headlined by many prospects showing very unique and obvious strengths and weaknesses, which should provide an intriguing story line as a number of players battle for position throughout the draft process. /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Years-Shooting-Guard-Crop-3195/ /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Years-Shooting-Guard-Crop-3195/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:53:47 -0400 Donatas Motiejunas waiting for 2010...John Wall Elects Not to Challenge Early-Entry Rule...Milan Macvan In the Draft...Who Is Ater Majok?...Agent Hirings...and more /article/Word-on-the-Street-April-27-3194/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-April-27-3194/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:19:07 -0400 The center position is traditionally the shallowest in the draft, and this season is no exception, with only two players projected to be selected in the first round and only a couple others even in consideration for the second round. /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Years-Center-Crop-3193/ /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Years-Center-Crop-3193/ Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:41:28 -0400 One of the weaker positions in this year’s draft, the small forward spot is one of the hardest to analyze due to the diversity of the prospects available. Demar DeRozan headlines a group of players facing a lot of questions about how their games will translate to the next level. /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Years-Small-Forward-Crop-3192/ /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Years-Small-Forward-Crop-3192/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:43:33 -0400 DeJuan Blair sits down with Jonathan Givony to discuss what he's working on in anticipation of his private workouts, the secret behind his rebounding prowess, the type of player and person he is, and much more. /article/DeJuan-Blair--3191/ /article/DeJuan-Blair--3191/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:28:33 -0400 Though Blake Griffin is clearly the headliner of this year's group of power forwards, we've compiled significant data to thoroughly investigate the depth and versatility of this class from top to bottom to identify trends and make some observations. /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Years-Power-Forward-Crop-3190/ /article/Situational-Statistics-This-Years-Power-Forward-Crop-3190/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:36:42 -0400 Stephen Curry entering draft...Houston looking to buy a pick...Scottie Reynolds testing waters...Brackins undecided... /article/Word-on-the-Street-April-20-3188/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-April-20-3188/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:20:15 -0400 We take a look at the next batch of players who in our opinion helped their NBA draft stock the most at the PIT: Alonzo Gee, Tyrese Rice, Michael Bramos, Diamon Simpson and Courtney Fells. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-All-Third-Team-3185/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-All-Third-Team-3185/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:46:33 -0400 We take a look at the next batch of players who in our opinion helped their NBA draft stock the most at the PIT: Micah Downs, Alex Ruoff, K.C. Rivers, B.J. Raymond and Marcus Cousin. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-All-Second-Team-3183/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-All-Second-Team-3183/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:16:20 -0400 We take a look at the five players who in our opinion helped their NBA draft stock the most at the PIT: Jermaine Taylor, Alade Aminu, Jon Brockman, Paul Delaney III and Leo Lyons. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-All-First-Team-3180/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-All-First-Team-3180/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:18:34 -0400 A look at the latest news and rumors regarding who is officially in or out of the 2009 draft, and who is still on the fence. /article/NBA-Draft-Roundup-April-13-3176/ /article/NBA-Draft-Roundup-April-13-3176/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:05:02 -0400 Day three of the PIT brought another strong outing from Jermaine Taylor, as well as good games from the likes of Leo Lyons, Wesley Matthews and B.J. Raymond. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-3174/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-3174/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:07:16 -0400 Jermaine Taylor has been easily the prospect who has helped his stock the most at Portsmouth. Joey Whelan sits down to discuss his thoughts on what he's shown so far. /article/Jermaine-TaylorGetting-a-PIT-invite-was-another-step-toward-the-NBA-3173/ /article/Jermaine-TaylorGetting-a-PIT-invite-was-another-step-toward-the-NBA-3173/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:05:43 -0400 Day two of the PIT featured outstanding performances from Jon Brockman and Jermaine Taylor, amongst others. We also discuss some emerging stories from the NBA draft rumor mill. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-3172/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-3172/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:38:01 -0400 We’re back once again at the annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, a prestigious camp with great tradition allowing NBA teams to study a large number of NCAA seniors in one convenient setting. This year’s tournament is particularly interesting since the NBA decided to eliminate the five on five portion of the pre-draft camp, making this the only real setting for prospects to give their draft stock a boost, beyond the extremely limiting confines of private workouts. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-3170/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-3170/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:28:04 -0400 Year in and year out, the Nike Hoop Summit attracts a great deal of attention from NBA teams, as the game pits ten of the best 19 year olds and younger from around the world against ten of the top high school players in the United States. Over the past two days, we got our first look at the international squad, with participants from eight different countries. Just in the past few years, this event has given us a chance to evaluate prospects such as Nicolas Batum, Serge Ibaka, Alexis Ajinca, Petteri Koponen, and Saer Sene, amongst many others. /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-Day-One-International-Practices--3169/ /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-Day-One-International-Practices--3169/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:57:52 -0400 A look at the latest rumors on who is officially in or out of the 2009 draft, and who is still on the fence. /article/Word-on-the-Street-Whoas-In-and-Out-of-the-2009-NBA-Draft-3168/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Whoas-In-and-Out-of-the-2009-NBA-Draft-3168/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:09:58 -0400 Right before the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament kicks off, Duquesne point guard Aaron Jackson sits down with Joey Whelan to discuss the road he took to getting here. /article/Portsmouth-Preview-Aaron-Jackson-Its-just-playing-basketball-3167/ /article/Portsmouth-Preview-Aaron-Jackson-Its-just-playing-basketball-3167/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:56:45 -0400 The college basketball season finally comes to an end with the championship game tonight (9:21 EST) in Detroit. Last update: 1:00 AM /article/Blogging-through-the-Final-Four-Part-Two--3166/ /article/Blogging-through-the-Final-Four-Part-Two--3166/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:51:29 -0400 The four best teams in the NCAA collide tonight in Detroit for one of the most highly anticipated events on the basketball calendar—the Final Four. We’ll be here throughout the evening analyzing the whole thing, particularly as it pertains to the NBA draft. Last Update: 1:00 AM /article/Blogging-through-the-Final-Four-Part-One--3164/ /article/Blogging-through-the-Final-Four-Part-One--3164/ Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:50:07 -0400 After a full weekend of NCAA tournament games, we continue to analyze what we just saw, digging deep into a select number of prospects that deserve a closer look based off what they showed this season. DeJuan Blair, Jonny Flynn and Matt Bouldin are up next. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers-4208---Part-Two-3160/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers-4208---Part-Two-3160/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:37:28 -0400 Rounding up everything you need to know about the latest happenings in the world of the NBA draft. /article/NBA-Draft-Roundup-April-1-3159/ /article/NBA-Draft-Roundup-April-1-3159/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:48:31 -0400 After another full weekend of NCAA tournament games, we continue to analyze what we just saw, digging deep into a select number of prospects that deserve a closer look based off what they showed in March and during the regular season. Hasheem Thabeet, Cole Aldrich, Antonio Anderson and Micah Downs are those profiled. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers-33109--Part-One-3157/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers-33109--Part-One-3157/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:08:33 -0400 The Elite Eight got off to a phenomenal start, and we have two games that look just as promising in store for us this evening. Michigan State takes on Louisville, and Oklahoma faces off with North Carolina. Last Update: 7:45 PM /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Eight--3153/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Eight--3153/ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:46:03 -0400 Two Final Four tickets will be punched this evening, one of which is guaranteed to go to a member of the Big East. After a pretty disappointing Sweet 16, we’re definitely overdue for some very good games. Last Update: 11:00 /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Seven--3152/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Seven--3152/ Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:25:03 -0400 After somewhat of an underwhelming start to the Sweet 16, the better half of the eight games should provide plenty of entertainment value. From an NBA draft standpoint, there is clearly a lot on the line. Last update: 12:30 AM /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Six--3151/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Six--3151/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:27:51 -0400 The best weekend in college basketball is finally here. Sixteen teams will fight over the next four days for the right to cut down the nets and travel to Detroit next week for the Final Four. Last Update: 12:42 AM /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Five--3150/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Five--3150/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:47:38 -0400 After a full weekend of NCAA tournament games, we continue to analyze what we just saw, digging deep into a select number of prospects that deserve a closer look based off what they showed in March and during the regular season. JaJuan Johnson, Evan Turner, Al-Farouq Aminu and Sherron Collins are up next. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers-32609---Part-Two-3149/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers-32609---Part-Two-3149/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:42:44 -0400 We know which teams will be going head to head, but what will the most intriguing individual player matchups be this coming weekend? Who stands the most to gain or lose? /article/Top-NCAA-Tournament-Individual-Player-Matchups-Sweet-16--3148/ /article/Top-NCAA-Tournament-Individual-Player-Matchups-Sweet-16--3148/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:59:51 -0400 After a full weekend of NCAA tournament games, we continue to analyze what we just saw, breaking down a select number of prospects that deserve a closer look based off what they showed in March and during the regular season. Jeff Teague, Trevor Booker, Chris Wright and Jon Brockman are the first ones up. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers-32509--Part-One-3147/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers-32509--Part-One-3147/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:59:18 -0400 A full dose of NBA draft information to keep you going until the NCAA tournament kicks off this Thursday, including some thoughts on Gerald Henderson, Stephen Curry, Patty Mills, Terrence Williams, Sam Young, Jonny Flynn, Michael Washington, Brandon Costner and others. /article/NCAANIT-Tournament-Stock-Watch-Rumor-Mill-3146/ /article/NCAANIT-Tournament-Stock-Watch-Rumor-Mill-3146/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:47:20 -0400 A terrific weekend comes to a close with eight more games that will decide the final participants in next Thursday and Friday's Sweet Sixteen. Last update: 9:05 PM /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Four--3144/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Four--3144/ Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:42:44 -0400 The first round is behind us, and with it a slew of upsets. Before we have a chance to catch our breath, we have another fascinating bunch of games. Last Update: 10:15 PM /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Three--3143/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Three--3143/ Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:14:33 -0400 Day one of the NCAA tournament was incredibly entertaining and full of surprises. A number of top NBA prospects stepped up to the plate with strong performances. Can day two match the excitement? Last update: 1:34 AM /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Two--3142/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-Two--3142/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:42:00 -0400 We'll be on call for the entire weekend, blogging our thoughts on all the games going on, keeping especially close tabs on those with NBA Draft implications. (Last Update: 1:20 AM) /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-One--3141/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-One--3141/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:20:25 -0400 Just as the NCAA tournament is about to kick off, we take stock of eight of the top NBA draft prospects in college basketball, including Blake Griffin, Hasheem Thabeet, Gerald Henderson, Jeff Teague, Stephen Curry and others. /article/Taking-Stock-of-the-Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-3140/ /article/Taking-Stock-of-the-Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-3140/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:38:20 -0400 To help (or possibly hurt) your chances at winning your tournament pool, we bring you 9 notes on the teams we most strongly advise staying away from in their respective brackets. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Bracket-Busters-Duds--3139/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Bracket-Busters-Duds--3139/ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:20:11 -0400 There were some good teams that didn’t make the tournament and many of them will be participating in the NIT, which features some marquee matchups of its own. With a good number of draft prospects on underachieving and mid-level basketball teams, the NIT, perhaps more so than in most years, should prove to be valuable for scouts wanting to catch a last glimpse at some of the nation’s finest collegiate players, sometimes against stronger competition than they saw in their conference schedule. /article/Top-Prospects-in-the-NIT-3138/ /article/Top-Prospects-in-the-NIT-3138/ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:41:39 -0400 Ohio State's B.J. Mullens, Georgetown's Greg Monroe, West Virginia's Devin Ebanks and Florida State's Toney Douglas are the latest NBA draft prospects evaluated in our NCAA Weekly Performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-31609-3137/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-31609-3137/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:31:41 -0400 To help (or possibly hurt) your chances at winning your tournament pool, we bring you 10 notes on the teams we most like in their respective brackets. Stay tuned tomorrow for the teams we most “dislike” in the tournament. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Bracket-Busters-Studs--3136/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Bracket-Busters-Studs--3136/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:46:11 -0400 We know which teams will be going head to head, but what will the most intriguing individual player matchups be this coming weekend? Who stands the most to gain or lose? /article/Top-NCAA-Tournament-Individual-Player-Matchups-Round-One--3135/ /article/Top-NCAA-Tournament-Individual-Player-Matchups-Round-One--3135/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:27:04 -0400 While the Big East tournament in Madison Square Garden will be our home base for the entire week, we’ll still be keeping a very close eye on all the happenings from around the country thanks to our trusty TIVO. Needless to say, this is a phenomenal week for college basketball, and a very important scouting time from an NBA draft perspective. This is our last chance to evaluate the prospects that will not be advancing to the NCAA Tournament or NIT, as well as an excellent opportunity to evaluate how those that will be advancing perform under pressure. /article/Blogging-through-the-Conference-Tournaments-3132/ /article/Blogging-through-the-Conference-Tournaments-3132/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:15:48 -0400 DraftExpress was on hand at the Peterson Events Center this past weekend to take in top ranked Connecticut against #3 Pittsburgh in our latest college road report. In this edition, we take a look at Pitt forwards DeJuan Blair and Sam Young, as well as UCONN prospects Hasheem Thabeet, Kemba Walker, A.J. Price, Stanley Robinson, and Jeff Adrien. /article/College-Road-Report--Connecticut-vs-Pittsburgh-3131/ /article/College-Road-Report--Connecticut-vs-Pittsburgh-3131/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:01:58 -0400 Willie Warren, Jerome Jordan, Greivis Vasquez and Stefon Jackson get the nod for updated scouting reports in our latest NCAA Weekly Performers /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-3909-3129/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-3909-3129/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:16:00 -0400 This weekend is one of the most important in college basketball, for coaches, players, scouts, and fans alike. We aren’t going to miss any of the action and neither should you. Here is what we’re going to watch in college basketball this week. /article/The-Weekend--Ahead-What-to-Watch-in-College-Basketball-37-38-3127/ /article/The-Weekend--Ahead-What-to-Watch-in-College-Basketball-37-38-3127/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:20:29 -0500 Wake Forest's James Johnson, Duke's Kyle Singler, Oklahoma State's James Anderson, Marquette's Wesley Matthews and Gonzaga's Josh Heytvelt get the nod in our latest NCAA Weekly Performers. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-3309-3124/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-3309-3124/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:32:12 -0500 Three point guards--Davidson's Stephen Curry, Syracuse's Jonny Flynn and Gonzaga's Jeremy Pargo get the nod in our latest NCAA Weekly Performers. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-22809-3122/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-22809-3122/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:14:34 -0500 Texas' Damion James, Florida's Nick Calathes, Pitt's Sam Young, Marquette's Dominic James and Duquesne's Aaron Jackson headline this edition of the NCAA Weekly Performers. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-22409-3119/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-22409-3119/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:04:45 -0500 Memphis' Tyreke Evans, Gonzaga's Austin Daye, St. Mary's Patrick Mills and West Virginia's Da'Sean Butler headline this edition of the NCAA Weekly Performers. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-21909-3113/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-21909-3113/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:51:59 -0500 All-Star weekend in Phoenix gave us a great opportunity to evaluate some of the top NBA draft prospects in the Pac-10, as Arizona State hosted UCLA and Southern Cal in Tempe. James Harden, DeMar DeRozan, Jrue Holiday, Darren Collison, Jeff Pendergraph and Alfred Aboya all get an extended look. /article/College-Road-Report-Arizona-State-vs-UCLA---USC-3111/ /article/College-Road-Report-Arizona-State-vs-UCLA---USC-3111/ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:27:59 -0500 Four of the top wing players in college basketball get an extended look. Arizona's Chase Budinger, LSU's Marcus Thornton, Tennessee's Tyler Smith and UNC's Danny Green. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-21109-3105/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-21109-3105/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:09:05 -0500 Louisville's Earl Clark, Miami's Jack McClinton and San Diego State's Kyle Spain headline this edition of the NCAA Weekly Performers. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-2909-3103/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-2909-3103/ Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:11:36 -0500 Predictions seem pointless after awhile in the world of college basketball. Right after Duke solidified itself as one of the top teams in the NCAA, they were blown out by Clemson, which symbolized a week in college basketball filled with surprise, excitement, and just a hint of intrigue. This week, however, the theme is redemption, as the likes of Notre Dame, Kentucky, Michigan try desperately to get their seasons back on track. Don’t miss any of the action, particularly a matchup of Big East backcourts when eighth seeded Marquette travels to seventeenth ranked Villanova. And, those “Off the Beaten Track” games aren’t half bad either. Its crunch time in the Atlantic 10 again, and it would be a shame to miss out on some of the top mid-major action in the country. Last but not least, tune in to see if the Memphis Tigers, led by blossoming freshman phenom Tyreke Evans, are for real, as they take on Gonzaga and Tulsa in one of their toughest weeks thus far this season. It’s time for another big week in college basketball and here’s what we’re going to be watching. /article/The-Week-Ahead-What-to-Watch-in-College-Basketball-27-213--3102/ /article/The-Week-Ahead-What-to-Watch-in-College-Basketball-27-213--3102/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:18:49 -0500 Three Big East players and one ACC big man get the nod in this edition's NCAA Weekly Performers. Louisville's Terrence Williams, Marquette's Jerel McNeal, and Villanova's Dante Cunningham are joined by Georgia Tech's Gani Lawal. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-2409-3099/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-2409-3099/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:00:27 -0500 There was another heart stopper in Winston-Salem last week and another number one team fell. Only this time, it was Wake Forest providing the upset. If January was the rise of the ACC, it looks as if February may belong to the Big East, with Connecticut, Louisville, and Marquette storming up the top 25, even if Georgetown and Notre Dame have taken off a few possessions too many. Keep your eyes peeled, though, because nothing is certain, especially this early on. This week in college basketball, you’ll get to see all six players we profiled in our last “NCAA Weekly Performers” piece and take in the match ups scouts across the United States and the world will be watching. We have recommended some good ones in the past, and this week should be no exception. Here is what we’re going to be watching during this coming week in college basketball. /article/The-Week-Ahead-What-to-Watch-in-College-Basketball-131-26--3097/ /article/The-Week-Ahead-What-to-Watch-in-College-Basketball-131-26--3097/ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:13:33 -0500 Duke's Gerald Henderson, Iowa State's Craig Brackins and St. Joe's Ahmad Nivins earn the nod for an in-depth look with their outstanding play in the latest edition of our NCAA weekly performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12909-3094/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12909-3094/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:24:03 -0500 Four prospects who are flying under the national radar screen get an extended look in this edition of the NCAA Weekly Performers: Virginia Tech's Malcolm Delaney, Central Florida's Jermaine Taylor, Utah's Luke Nevill and Penn State's Talor Battle. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12609aUnder-the-Radar-Edition-3091/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12609aUnder-the-Radar-Edition-3091/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:15:00 -0500 We take a look at another four of the more highly touted members of the NCAA freshman class—Jrue Holiday, Scotty Hopson, Sylven Landesberg and Howard Thompkins—to see what we can learn from their performance about half of the way through the college season. /article/Evaluating-the-NCAA-Freshman-Class-Part-Two-3081/ /article/Evaluating-the-NCAA-Freshman-Class-Part-Two-3081/ Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:20:13 -0500 Four SEC players highlight the latest edition of our NCAA Weekly Performers series. Arkansas' Michael Washington, Mississippi State's Jarvis Varnado, and Kentucky's Patrick Patterson and Jodie Meeks get an extended look for thier excellent play this season thus far. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-11209-3080/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-11209-3080/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:08:30 -0500 While planning our itinerary for this year’s D-League Showcase in Orem, Utah, we recognized a great opportunity to take in what was sure to be one of the best out of conference games on this week’s college basketball schedule—Wake Forest at BYU. This turned out to be a very wise move, as not only was the game an absolute thriller, but it featured no less than 5 or 6 potential future first round picks, and was attended by 24 NBA scouts representing 20 separate teams. This game was unique from another aspect too, the seating arrangement. /article/College-Road-Report-BYU-Wake-Forest-3073/ /article/College-Road-Report-BYU-Wake-Forest-3073/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:40:41 -0500 DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony and Joseph Treutlein hit the road to take in one of the top matchups of the season—UConn vs. Georgetown at the XL Center in Hartford. According to our database, there were no less than 13 NBA prospects participating in this game. For this article we’ll take a deeper look into what we were able to learn from four of the top prospects—Hasheem Thabeet, Greg Monroe, A.J. Price and DaJuan Summers—both from this matchup and on the season as a whole. 31 NBA scouts and executives were present, which should tell you pretty much everything you need to know about the quality of the prospects involved. /article/College-Road-Report-UConn-a-Georgetown-3070/ /article/College-Road-Report-UConn-a-Georgetown-3070/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:34:08 -0500 We're back with another version of Top Weekly Performers, to evaluate four of the more impressive prospects in the early part of the NCAA season thus far. Ohio State's Evan Turner, North Carolina's Ty Lawson, Pitt's DeJuan Blair and Kansas' Cole Aldrich receive an extended look. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-122808-3067/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-122808-3067/ Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:31:06 -0500 We take an early look at four of the more highly touted members of the NCAA freshman class--DeMar DeRozan, B.J. Mullens, Willie Warren and Tyreke Evans--to see what we can learn from their performance about a third of the way through the college season. It's pretty obvious from the underwhelming early results that this class is nowhere near as talented and polished as last year's, which will significantly weaken this year's draft. /article/Evaluating-the-NCAA-Freshman-Class-3066/ /article/Evaluating-the-NCAA-Freshman-Class-3066/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:46:26 -0500 Part two of our NCAA Weekly Performers series continues with Arizona's Jordan Hill, Notre Dame's Kyle McAlarney, and Marquette's Wesley Matthews. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12152008-Part-Two-3062/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12152008-Part-Two-3062/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:21:00 -0500 We kick off our series of NCAA Weekly Performers once again with four prospects, taking a look at three high-major big men –including Blake Griffin– who have made large strides in their play from last season to this one, as well as an under the radar mid-major point guard. As players get more reps underneath their belt and go up against better competition, we'll continue to evaluate the progress made by prospects around the country, and update their profiles more frequently. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12112008-Part-One-3059/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12112008-Part-One-3059/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:07:06 -0500 DraftExpress hit the road to take a closer look at one of the more intriguing big men in the collegiate game, Jerome Jordan. With multiple NBA representatives in attendance, Tulsa squad took on Ohio University in what would be Ohio U.’s biggest non-conference game at home this season. The matchup also offered two other decent prospects in Tulsa junior Ben Uzoh and Ohio U. senior Jerome Tillman. /article/College-Road-Report-Tulsa-vs-Ohio-University-3058/ /article/College-Road-Report-Tulsa-vs-Ohio-University-3058/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:37:08 -0500 Marquette senior guard Jerel McNeal sits down with Joey Whelan to discuss this upcoming season, including the coaching change the team went through, entering the NBA draft last season, sharing the ball with Dominic James and a variety of other topics. /article/Jerel-McNeal-You-Have-to-Put-Winning-at-the-Forefront-3046/ /article/Jerel-McNeal-You-Have-to-Put-Winning-at-the-Forefront-3046/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:05:19 -0500 We finish up our look at the top NBA draft prospects in college basketball with the final segment of the non-BCS conferences analysis. 24 articles are in the books, examining over 125 players, and we are now officially ready to get the college season started. This last piece kicks off with a look at Illinois State's Osiris Eldridge, followed by St. Joe's Tasheed Carr, UMass' Chris Lowe, Miami Ohio's Michael Bramos, Western Kentucky's Jeremy Evans and Siena's Edwin Ubiles. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Four-21-26--3045/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Four-21-26--3045/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:55:10 -0500 We continue our analysis of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences, looking at players 6-15. Stefon Jackson leads this group, followed by Ryan Thompson, Antonio Anderson, Marqus Blakely and Dior Lowhorn. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Three16-20--3044/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Three16-20--3044/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:57:36 -0500 We continue our analysis of the top NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences, looking at players 6-15. Tulsa's Jerome Jordan leads off this group, followed by Josh Heytvelt, Robert Vaden, Lee Cummard and Chris Wright (Dayton). /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-6-15--3041/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-Two-6-15--3041/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:01:06 -0500 Five first rounders were drafted out of non-BCS conferences last season, telling us that there is a lot more to scouting college basketball than what initially meets the eye. To kick off our analysis of the top returning NBA draft prospects in the non-BCS conferences, we start with players ranked one through five. Gonzaga's Austin Daye headlines this group, followed by St. Mary's Patrick Mills, Davidson's Stephen Curry, Xavier's Derrick Brown, and VCU's Eric Maynor. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-One-1-5--3037/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Non-BCS-Conferences-Part-One-1-5--3037/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:16:07 -0500 We're about a week away from taking in the debut of arguably the most intriguing NBA prospect in this this year's freshman class, DeMar DeRozan. Right before he steps foot on an NCAA court for the first time on November 15th against UC-Irvine, DeRozan sat down with us to chat about his initial thoughts on playing for Tim Floyd thus far, the pressure of stepping into O.J. Mayo's big shoes, why he chose to play for USC, and the prospects of being "one and done." /article/DeMar-DeRozan-I-am-focused-on-this-team-and-this-season-3036/ /article/DeMar-DeRozan-I-am-focused-on-this-team-and-this-season-3036/ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:30:54 -0500 We finish off our analysis of the top NBA draft prospects in the Big East with part five, players 21-25. Cincinnati's Deonta Vaughn leads off, followed by St. John's Justin Burrell, Syracuse's Arinze Onuaku, St. John's Anthony Mason, and Rutgers' JR Inman. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Five-21-25--3030/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Five-21-25--3030/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:06:15 -0500 Our second to last installment of the top NBA Draft prospects in the Big East is here, starting with Syracuse wing Paul Harris, USF combo guard Dominique Jones, Marquette forward Lazar Hayward, Villanova guard Corey Fisher, and UConn big man Jeff Adrien. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Four-16-20--3029/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Four-16-20--3029/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:28:19 -0500 We continue to survey the most stacked conference in college basketball with part three of the Big East, looking at UConn junior Stanley Robinson, Notre Dame junior Luke Harangody, Marquette senior Jerel McNeal, Georgetown sophomore Austin Freeman, and Villanova junior Scottie Reynolds. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Three-11-15--3027/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Three-11-15--3027/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:36:52 -0400 Part two of our look at the top NBA draft prospects in the Big East starts off with Pitt big man DeJuan Blair, followed by UConn point guard A.J. Price, DePaul shooting guard Dar Tucker, Georgetown forward DaJuan Summers, and Marquette point guard Dominic James. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Two-6-10--3025/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Two-6-10--3025/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:35:36 -0400 We kick off part one of the last BCS conference with the top prospects in the Big East. UConn's Hasheem Thabeet, Louisville's Earl Clark, Syracuse's Jonny Flynn, Pitt's Sam Young and Louisville's Terrence Williams lead the way. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-One-1-5--3022/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-One-1-5--3022/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:28:11 -0400 We finish up the ACC with part four of our analysis of the top NBA draft prospects in the conference. Brandon Costner of N.C. State leads off, followed by Duke's Nolan Smith, North Carolina's Marcus Ginyard, Virginia Tech's A.D. Vassallo, and North Carolina's Deon Thompson. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-Four-16-20--3021/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-Four-16-20--3021/ Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:16:29 -0400 Our second to last installment of ACC NBA Draft Prospects is here, starting with Miami combo guard Jack McClinton. He's followed by Wake Forest combo Jeff Teague, Clemson big man Trevor Booker, North Carolina swingman Danny Green, and Duke shooting guard Jon Scheyer. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-Three-11-15--3019/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-Three-11-15--3019/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:04:19 -0400 After a heavy Tobacco Road bias, our portfolio of ACC teams diversifies a bit as we take a look at the second batch of prospects in this extremely talented conference. Wake Forest's James Johnson, Maryland's Grevis Vasquez, Clemson's K.C. Rivers, Boston College's Tyrese Rice and North Carolina's Wayne Ellington get us to the halfway point mark of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-Two-6-10--3017/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-Two-6-10--3017/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:46:24 -0400 With four of the six major conferences behind us, we begin our analysis of the loaded ACC, not surprisingly front-loaded with four players from Duke and North Carolina occupying the top spots. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-One-1-5--3015/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-One-1-5--3015/ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:59:02 -0400 The Pac-10 comes to a close with returning prospects 11 through 15 in the conference. Washington's Quincy Pondexter and Jon Brockman, USC's Dwight Lewis, Washington State's Aron Baynes and Oregon's Kamyron Brown. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10--Part-Three-11-15--3014/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10--Part-Three-11-15--3014/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:45:26 -0400 Continuing to study the top returning NCAA prospects in the Pac-10, we move to part two of this analysis, where we find Cal shooting guard Patrick Christopher, USC power forward Taj Gibson, Stanford forward Lawrence Hill, USC guard Daniel Hackett, and Arizona forward Jamelle Horne. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10--Part-Two-6-10--3012/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10--Part-Two-6-10--3012/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:01:20 -0400 Not quite at the level it was last year, the Pac-10 is regardless still fairly strong as far as high-level NBA prospects go, although it clearly doesn't have the depth it did last season. Arizona State's James Harden leads the way in terms of returning prospects, followed by Arizona products Jordan Hill and Chase Budinger, as well as UCLA's Darren Collison and Arizona State's Jeff Pendergraph. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10--Part-One-1-5--3006/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10--Part-One-1-5--3006/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:27:18 -0400 The SEC comes to a close with returning prospects 11 through 15 in the conference. Ole Miss' Chris Warren is followed by Tennessee's Wayne Chism and J.P. Prince, as well as LSU's Garrett Temple and Alabama's Senario Hillman. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC--Part-Three-11-15--3005/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC--Part-Three-11-15--3005/ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:35:30 -0400 Continuing to study the top returning NCAA prospects in the SEC, we move to part two of this analysis, where we find Florida combo forward Chandler Parsons and Alabama wing Alonzo Gee, followed by three LSU players in Marcus Thornton, Chris Johnson and Tasmin Mitchell. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC--Part-Two-6-10--3004/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC--Part-Two-6-10--3004/ Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:13:46 -0400 With the Big 10 and Big 12 out of the way, we move our attention to one of the strongest conferences in college basketball--the SEC, which is pretty loaded with returning first round caliber prospects this season. Andrew Ogilvy leads the way, followed by Patrick Patterson, Tyler Smith, Nick Calathes and Jarvis Varnado. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC--Part-One-1-5--3002/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC--Part-One-1-5--3002/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:28:10 -0400 The Big 10 comes to a close with our second and last look at the draft prospects in this weakened conference. Purdue sophomores JaJuan Johnson and E`Twaun Moore lead the way, followed by Michigan State point guard Kalin Lucas, Northwestern's Kevin Coble and Illinois' Demetri McCamey. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-Two-6-10--3001/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-10-Part-Two-6-10--3001/ Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:10:01 -0400 The Big 10 is up next as we continue to go conference by conference looking at the top non-freshman NBA draft prospects in college basketball. Manny Harris tops the list, followed by Evan Turner, David Lighty, Raymar Morgan and Robbie Hummel. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-10--Part-One-1-5--3000/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-10--Part-One-1-5--3000/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:55:06 -0400 In our final analysis of the top non-freshman NBA draft prospects in the Big 12 conference, we take a look at Oklahoma State sophomore Ibrahima Thomas, Texas A&M senior Josh Carter, Missouri seniors Leo Lyons and Demarre Carroll, and Oklahoma State senior Byron Eaton. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-Three-11-15--2998/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-Three-11-15--2998/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:43:33 -0400 In advance of the rapidly approaching college basketball season, we're once again breaking down the top individual prospects in college basketball, going conference by conference. Freshman have been excluded from these previews, as we'd like to wait and see what they have to offer on the NCAA circuit before we come to any long-term conclusions. We continue with Big 12, with seniors Kevin Rogers, Curtis Jerrells and Connor Atchley look to go on a positive note and possibly get drafted, while guards Sherron Collins and LaceDarius Dunn showed enough sparks of potential to be deemed worthy of keeping tabs on. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-Two-6-10--2996/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-Two-6-10--2996/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:44:00 -0400 In advance of the rapidly approaching college basketball season, we'll once again be breaking down the top individual prospects in college basketball, going conference by conference. Freshman have been excluded from these previews, as we'd like to wait and see what they have to offer on the NCAA circuit before we come to any long-term conclusions. First we start with Big 12, where potential #1 overall pick Blake Griffin competes with Oklahoma, followed by forwards Damion James, James Anderson and Craig Brackins, as well as center Cole Aldrich. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-One-1-5--2995/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-One-1-5--2995/ Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:09:07 -0400 A quick update from Dallas after two days in attendance. James Harden, Jrue Holiday, Darren Collison and Gani Lawal impress amongst the college counselors, Tomas Satoranski and Deniz Kilicli emerging from the European roster, and a superb group of teenagers from the 2010 US team--including Brandon Knight, Tony Wroten, Joshua Smith, Jared Sullinger and more. /article/adidas-Nations-Experience-2008,-Day-One+Two-2982/ /article/adidas-Nations-Experience-2008,-Day-One+Two-2982/ Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:00:20 -0400 The adidas Nations Experience, a four day event pitting eight rosters of regional teams from around the world and comprised of some of the top 18 and under prospects to be found, will be kicking off outside of Dallas this weekend. There will be a team of players from Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, China, Europe, Latin America and two from the United States (one of 2009 high school prospects and one of 2010 and 2011.) Some of the more interesting prospects participating as far as we're concerned include: Demar DeRozan, James Harden, Jrue Holiday, Scotty Hopson, Terrence Williams, Darren Collison, Tyler Smith, Derrick Favors, Dominic Cheek, , Dexter Strickland, Daniel Orton, Brandon Knight, Tony Wroten, Jr., LaQuinton Ross, Jared Sullinger, Tristan Thompson, Joshua Smith, Nicolo Melli, Tomislav Zubcic, Andrija Milutinovic, Augusto Lima and many more. /article/2008-adidas-Nations-Experience-PreviewRosters-2979/ /article/2008-adidas-Nations-Experience-PreviewRosters-2979/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:07:56 -0400 The picks have been made and the 2008 NBA Draft is in the books. Using Win Score analysis, we can instantly analyze the draft’s winners and losers. /article/Win-Scores-2008-NBA-Draft-Recap-2953/ /article/Win-Scores-2008-NBA-Draft-Recap-2953/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:41:22 -0400 Video interviews with six of the top prospects in this year's NBA draft from media day in New York City: Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, O.J. Mayo, Brook Lopez, Kevin Love and Danilo Gallinari. /article/NBA-Draft-Media-Day,-Part-1-Rose,-Beasley,-Mayo,-Lopez,Love,Gallinari--2947/ /article/NBA-Draft-Media-Day,-Part-1-Rose,-Beasley,-Mayo,-Lopez,Love,Gallinari--2947/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:25:59 -0400 Video interviews with seven of the top prospects in this year's NBA draft from media day in New York City: Jerryd Bayless, Russell Westbrook, Eric Gordon, D.J. Augustin, Anthony Randolph, Brandon Rush and Robin Lopez. /article/NBA-Draft-Media-Day,-Part-2--Bayless,-Westbrook,-Gordon,-Augustin,etc--2948/ /article/NBA-Draft-Media-Day,-Part-2--Bayless,-Westbrook,-Gordon,-Augustin,etc--2948/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:25:49 -0400 Chat with Washington Post NOW (11 AM)...NBATV Post-Draft show at Midnight...Denver trades the #20 pick to Charlotte...Indiana and Toronto trade completed...Kings appear likely to land Augustin, pick Mike Taylor...Is Nicolas Batum trying to get picked by San Antonio?...Serge Ibaka wants to go second round...Portland trading with New Jersey? That and much more... /article/Word-on-the-Street-Denver-trades-20-pick-to-Charlotte-2946/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Denver-trades-20-pick-to-Charlotte-2946/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:41:10 -0400 We take a final statistical look at the players in the 2008 draft by evaluating the center class purely on the numbers. No player was dominant in every category, but Brook Lopez, Marreese Speights, and Jason Thompson all ranked highly in a number of areas. /article/Just-By-The-Numbers--Evaluating-This-Year-s-Center-Crop-2941/ /article/Just-By-The-Numbers--Evaluating-This-Year-s-Center-Crop-2941/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:12:40 -0400 DeAndre Jordan Impresses Big Time in Private Workouts...Alexis Ajinca continues to march on... /article/Word-on-the-Street-Last-Minute-Workouts-2942/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Last-Minute-Workouts-2942/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:28:10 -0400 DraftExpress on NBATV...Nicolas Batum cleared for workouts...Russell Westbrook and "promises"...Utah fancies Dragic?...Randolph not visiting Sacramento?...Arthur back on the rise...Walter Sharpe getting drafted?...No surgery for Bill Walker...much more. /article/Word-on-the-Street-Rounding-Up-2940/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Rounding-Up-2940/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:08:18 -0400 O.J. Mayo's five team workout in Chicago, Nicolas Batum being examined in Cleveland, Lopez to Seattle?, What is Portland doing? Bob Hill to Chicago, and much more. /article/Word-on-the-Street-The-Home-Stretch-2939/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-The-Home-Stretch-2939/ Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:23:38 -0400 Our statistical evaluation series continues as we take an in-depth look at the power-forward class for the 2008 NBA draft. Kevin Love appears to be one of the more well-rounded players in the draft, and Michael Beasley also scored quite well in this evaluation. Anthony Randolph appears to be living off his reputation more than anything, as statistically he appears to be one of the worst power forwards in this draft. /article/Just-By-The-Numbers--Evaluating-This-Year-s-Power-Foward-Crop-2935/ /article/Just-By-The-Numbers--Evaluating-This-Year-s-Power-Foward-Crop-2935/ Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:22:57 -0400 In part three of our "just by the numbers" series, we take a look at the top small forwards in the 2008 draft class on a purely statistical basis. Lee Cummard, Pat Calathes and Danilo Gallinari all make strong cases for themselves with the numbers they put up. Nicolas Batum and Donte Green don't. /article/Just-By-The-Numbers--Evaluating-This-Year-s-Small-Foward-Crop-2928/ /article/Just-By-The-Numbers--Evaluating-This-Year-s-Small-Foward-Crop-2928/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:46:07 -0400 Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Ryan Anderson, Danilo Gallinari, Bill Walker, Richard Hendrix, Serge Ibaka, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Ante Tomic, C.J. Giles, Nicolas Batum, Alexis Ajinca IN the draft...Omri Casspi, Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington, Jeremy Pargo, Jonas Jerebko, Rodrigue Beaubois, Luc Louves, Robert Dozier, Ron Steele, Giorgi Shermadini, Lester Hudson, Chase Budinger OUT. Much more... /article/Early-Entry-Withdrawal-Deadline-Final-List-2929/ /article/Early-Entry-Withdrawal-Deadline-Final-List-2929/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:31:12 -0400 Representatives of 17 NBA teams (including numerous GMs) congregated this past weekend at the practice facility of the Golden State Warriors to take in 24 (mostly first and second round) prospects over a two day stretch...Bill Walker injures knee...Hendrix, Rush and Lee work out well...where is Darrell Arthur?...Gallinari works out for Clippers and Grizzlies...more /article/Word-on-the-Street-Golden-State-Workout,-Walker-Injury-2927/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Golden-State-Workout,-Walker-Injury-2927/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:36:59 -0400 As part two of our series, we take a look at the top 20 shooting guards in the 2008 draft class on a purely statistical basis. O.J. Mayo's struggles as a freshman are well documented, and his placement on many of these tables is a bit alarming. The same can be said for Eric Gordon to a lesser extent. We can clearly see the virtues and flaws of many of the other players through this in-depth examination. To gain a better understanding of the statistics used, visit the glossary by Noah Libby-Haines. Interested in making your own statistical comparisons? You can do so here. /article/Just-by-the-Numbers-Evaluating-This-Years-Shooting-Guard-Crop-2924/ /article/Just-by-the-Numbers-Evaluating-This-Years-Shooting-Guard-Crop-2924/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:18:18 -0400 A purely statistical comparison of the point guards in this year's draft class. We use 18 different statistical measures to examine how the guards stack up against each other by the numbers. To gain a better understanding of the statistics used, visit the glossary by Noah Libby-Haines. Interested in making your own statistical comparisons? You can do so here /article/Just-by-the-Numbers--Evaluating-this-year-s-Point-Guard-Crop-2919/ /article/Just-by-the-Numbers--Evaluating-this-year-s-Point-Guard-Crop-2919/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:33:49 -0400 Jonathan Givony and Joey Whelan break down the latest rumors about who the top 8 teams in the draft are considering, who is trying to make trades, the most disappointing performances at the NBA pre-draft camp, and which of the early-entry players may return to school. Check it out at our podcast page: here or download it directly here /article/DraftExpress-Podcast-12-2910/ /article/DraftExpress-Podcast-12-2910/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:05:38 -0400 Will Kevin McHale bite the bullet and select his favorite prospect in this draft, Kevin Love? Is 7th a reach for D.J. Augustin and the Clippers? Does D.J. White have a promise at the end of the first round? Is Omer Asik the biggest international sleeper in the 2nd round? /article/Word-on-the-Street-Love-to-Minnesota--2898/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Love-to-Minnesota--2898/ Tue, 27 May 2008 11:52:55 -0400 Joey Whelan takes us through the transformation Shan Foster made from squinty eyed high school center with bad vision to SEC Player of the Year and the best shooter in college basketball. /article/Shan-Foster-%22When-Nobody-was-Watching,-I-had-to-be-Working%22-2896/ /article/Shan-Foster-%22When-Nobody-was-Watching,-I-had-to-be-Working%22-2896/ Tue, 27 May 2008 02:56:03 -0400 Part two of our two part article from Tim Grover’s A.T.T.A.C.K. Athletics Training Center in Chicago, where prospects such as O.J. Mayo, Brandon Rush, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Bill Walker, Jason Thompson, Shaun Pruitt and many others are preparing themselves for private workouts and the NBA pre-draft camp. /article/Cross-Country-Workout-Swing,-Part-5,-A.T.T.A.C.K.-Athletics,-Chicago-2893/ /article/Cross-Country-Workout-Swing,-Part-5,-A.T.T.A.C.K.-Athletics,-Chicago-2893/ Sun, 25 May 2008 23:08:14 -0400 After detours in Bradenton, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, our next stop on the road took us to Tim Grover’s A.T.T.A.C.K. Athletics Training Center in the beautiful city of Chicago, where prospects such as O.J. Mayo, Brandon Rush, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Bill Walker, Jason Thompson, Shaun Pruitt and many others are preparing themselves for private workouts in possibly the most state of the art basketball training facility in America. This is part one of a two part article. /article/Cross-Country-Workout-Swing,-Part-4,-A.T.T.A.C.K.-Athletics,-Chicago-2892/ /article/Cross-Country-Workout-Swing,-Part-4,-A.T.T.A.C.K.-Athletics,-Chicago-2892/ Sat, 24 May 2008 18:32:15 -0400 For the sixth part of our cross country trip, we stopped in at Basketball Results in Long Island, New York, where trainer Jerry Powell was working with Danny Green (UNC) and Shan Foster (Vanderbilt), two players hoping to make a splash at the NBA pre-draft camp at Orlando tomorrow. We checked in on the progress of Green and Foster by watching one of the intense workouts Powell has been putting them through for the past few weeks. /article/Cross-Country-Workout-Swing,-Part-Six-Basketball-Results--New-York--2891/ /article/Cross-Country-Workout-Swing,-Part-Six-Basketball-Results--New-York--2891/ Sat, 24 May 2008 11:34:50 -0400 Chris Douglas-Roberts sits down for an extremely in-depth interview from his preparations for the NBA draft at Tim Grover's gym in Chicago. He tells us about the work he's putting in, what he's trying to improve on, his thoughts on the draft process, where he hears he might be taken as of right now, why he's not going back to school and will not be playing in Orlando, and much more. /article/Chris-Douglas-Roberts-%22I-don-t-see-a-point-in-going-back-to-school%22-2888/ /article/Chris-Douglas-Roberts-%22I-don-t-see-a-point-in-going-back-to-school%22-2888/ Thu, 22 May 2008 00:31:43 -0400 After a day and a half in Bradenton, we flew cross-country to Las Vegas to take in two full days of workouts and extensive 3 on 3 games featuring no less than 28 players preparing for the NBA Draft. Some of the prospects here included Joe Alexander, Marreese Speights, J.J. Hickson, Richard Hendrix, Malik Hairston, Giorgi Shermadini, James Mays, Marcus Dove, Alonzo Gee, Quan Prowell, Rudy Mbemba, Deron Washington, Aleks Maric, Mickel Gladness, Bruce Price, Longar Longar and Mykal Riley. Also present and working out were current NBA players Aaron Gray, Cedric Simmons and Patrick O’Bryant. /article/Cross-Country-Workout-Swing-Part-Two,-Abunassar-Impact-Basketball-2885/ /article/Cross-Country-Workout-Swing-Part-Two,-Abunassar-Impact-Basketball-2885/ Tue, 20 May 2008 01:39:28 -0400 DraftExpress was given exclusive access to observe a private workout of Nevada early entrant JaVale McGee at an undisclosed location. McGee has been training away from his collegiate settings for the past six weeks in preparation for the draft, shunning the services of big-name trainers to hone his talents with his agent Roosevelt Barnes. /article/JaVale-McGee-Workout-The-Big-Secret-2883/ /article/JaVale-McGee-Workout-The-Big-Secret-2883/ Mon, 19 May 2008 23:54:30 -0400 DraftExpress was in Los Angeles to evaluate a few intriguing prospects for this year’s NBA draft—J.R. Giddens, Trent Plaisted, and Bryce Taylor, working out alongside current NBA players Nick Young and Ryan Hollins. Priority Sports had a small group working out at the 360 gym in Reseda, which was our third consecutive year scouting the venue. Former UCLA great and NBA player Don MacLean provides his trainees with no-nonsense on-court instruction and guidance, while “hops-doctor” Shawn Dassie runs an excellent strength and conditioning program that seems to turn out high-flyers on demand. /article/Cross-Country-Workout-Swing,-Part-Two-Priority-Sports-LA-2884/ /article/Cross-Country-Workout-Swing,-Part-Two-Priority-Sports-LA-2884/ Sun, 18 May 2008 23:25:09 -0400 Lester Hudson sits down with Joey Whelan from his base at IMG Academy to discuss how he's been preparing himself for the NBA Draft. Topics include his training regimen, his strengths and weaknesses as a player, his thoughts on the point guard position and how he fits in there, and his concerns about playing in the NBA pre-draft camp. /article/Lester-Hudson-%22I-want-to-show-my-skills-to-all-the-NBA-GMs%22-2882/ /article/Lester-Hudson-%22I-want-to-show-my-skills-to-all-the-NBA-GMs%22-2882/ Sat, 17 May 2008 11:14:55 -0400 [c]David Thorpe in action[/c]What does a typical day look like in the life of an NBA Draft prospect in the month of May? We made the drive up to Bradenton to try and find out, kicking off a week-long tour of three of the top training facilities in the world. We looked at Courtney Lee (Western Kentucky), Lester Hudson (Tennessee Martin), Pat Calathes (St. Joseph’s), Brian Roberts (Dayton), Reggie Williams (VMI), Stanley Burrell (Xavier), John Riek (Winchendon Academy) and Martin Iti (New Mexico State) /article/Cross-Country-Workout-Swing-Part-One,-PTC-@IMG-Academy-2881/ /article/Cross-Country-Workout-Swing-Part-One,-PTC-@IMG-Academy-2881/ Fri, 16 May 2008 20:46:04 -0400 Oregon's Maarty Leunen fills us in on how the pre-draft process is going for him--why graduating early helps, and how working out with some of the best athletes in the country is helping him. We talk about the transition he made from high school to college, and what he needs to do to make the next step to playing in the NBA. /article/Maarty-Leunen-%22the-Pac-10-is-the-toughest-conference-in-the-country%22-2879/ /article/Maarty-Leunen-%22the-Pac-10-is-the-toughest-conference-in-the-country%22-2879/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:54:14 -0400 J.R. Giddens talks candidly about the odd path stretching five years that led him from being a McDonald's All-American and Top-20 recruit to Mountain West Conference Player of the Year, with the many ups and downs that went along with that. Quite refreshingly, he doesn't seem to be shying away from taking responsibilities for the choices he made: “I have no problems about answering the questions because I was a kid who made bad decisions." /article/J.R.-Giddens-%22I-was-a-kid-who-made-bad-decisions%22/ /article/J.R.-Giddens-%22I-was-a-kid-who-made-bad-decisions%22/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:37:29 -0400 Antonio Anderson filed paperwork making himself eligible for this year’s draft, the player informed DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony today. “I sent my letter in today…I’ll be entering the draft without an agent,” Anderson told us. “I’ll be trying to learn as much as I can, and try to see where I’m at and what teams think of me.” /article/Antonio-Anderson-Entering-the-Draft/ /article/Antonio-Anderson-Entering-the-Draft/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:46:06 -0400 Recapping the top performers seen at the 2008 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, concluding with the third team. Reggie Williams, Mykal Riley, Chris Lofton, Charles Rhodes and Rob McKiver receive in-depth analysis. /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Third-Team/ /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Third-Team/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:43:29 -0400 Who has signed with who so far in the world of the NBA Draft? /article/Bayless-signs-with-Jeff-Schwartz,-other-agent-signings/ /article/Bayless-signs-with-Jeff-Schwartz,-other-agent-signings/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:39:37 -0400 Recapping the top performers seen at the 2008 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, moving on to the second team. Patrick Ewing Jr., Othello Hunter, Josh Duncan, Frank Elegar, and Jiri Hubalek receive in-depth analysis. /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Second-Team-2655/ /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Second-Team-2655/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:57:49 -0400 A number of intriguing international prospects have informed DraftExpress that they plan on entering this year's draft, including Alexis Ajinca, Nicolas Batum, Serge Ibaka, Ante Tomic and Rodrigue Beaubois. In addition, we've learned that Jeremy Pargo will be entering the draft as well. We also explore the topic of whether players can test the NBA draft waters twice... /article/International-Early-Entry-Rumor-Mill,-Rule-Clarification/ /article/International-Early-Entry-Rumor-Mill,-Rule-Clarification/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:49:59 -0400 Recapping the top performers seen at the 2008 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, starting with the first team. Pat Calathes, Gary Forbes, Jamar Butler, Mark Tyndale and Kyle Hines receive in-depth analysis. /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-First-Team/ /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-First-Team/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:41:38 -0400 The 56th edition of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is in the books, and the very cohesive and talented Tidewater Sealants unsurprisingly came away as the champions in blowout fashion. In a less expected move, was Jamar Butler was named the MVP. Kyle Hines had yet another strong showing, as did Frank Elegar, Othello Hunter and Gary Forbes. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Four/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Four/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:50:18 -0400 Close games and big shots from big-time college players was the name of the game at Portsmouth today. Chris Lofton, Pat Calathes and Martin Zeno all came up big in the clutch late in games, while many individuals had strong performances--including Gary Forbes, Patrick Ewing Jr, Anthony Morrow, Jamar Butler and others. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament--Day-Three-/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament--Day-Three-/ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:53:30 -0400 Three more games were played today, one a consolation game between the two losers from last night, and two in the nightcap, introducing the last four teams that we had not seen yet. There is very little question at this point that the pullout of 17 of the top prospects hurt the depth of this camp, even if there were still a decent amount of solid performers today, from at least a handful of players that will play in the NBA sooner or later. Mike Green, Reggie Williams, Quan Prowell, Patrick Ewing Jr, Othello Hunter, Kyle Hines and others were the highlights of day two. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament--Day-Two-/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament--Day-Two-/ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:50:27 -0400 A run-down of the NBA GMs and Executives who are in attendance on day one of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, the top prospects, those who decided not to attend, and the biggest standouts from the first two games. Pat Calathes was head and shoulders the most impressive player on the floor in day one, followed by Gary Forbes and a shockingly good outing by Iowa State's Jiri Hubalek. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap--Day-One-/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap--Day-One-/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:38:49 -0400 Syracuse freshman Donte Greene will be entering this year's draft, a source with intimate knowledge of the situation told DraftExpress exclusively Tuesday. /article/Breaking-News-Donte-Greene-Entering-Draft--2643/ /article/Breaking-News-Donte-Greene-Entering-Draft--2643/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:49:50 -0400 The end of the NCAA season is sadly upon us, as Memphis meets Kansas in the championship game to decide who the best team is in college basketball. Can Derrick Rose continue his incredible streak of play against two of the toughest defensive guards in the NCAA in Russell Robinson and Mario Chalmers? Who will emerge in the battle of the top swingmen in the nation—Brandon Rush or Chris Douglas-Roberts? Will Darrell Arthur finally be able to put together a good game in the NCAA tournament? How will Joey Dorsey handle Kansas’ high-low and pick and roll play. Those questions and more are about to be answered. /article/Blogging-through-the-NCAA-Championship-Game/ /article/Blogging-through-the-NCAA-Championship-Game/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:22:00 -0400 The 2004 high school class was lauded for being one of the deepest and most talented of all-time when it entered the college ranks four years ago. Now that four years have passed and the dust has settled on the recruiting rankings, we take a look back to see how it really panned out. 37 players from the RSCI's top-100 recruiting rankings have already made it, with likely a half dozen or more still to come from this year's NCAA senior class. /article/Evaluating-the-Madness-of-the-2004-High-School-Class-2639/ /article/Evaluating-the-Madness-of-the-2004-High-School-Class-2639/ Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:15:53 -0400 The 2008 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, the NCAA seniors-only tournament, will be held from April 9th-12th in Portsmouth, Virginia. Complete team rosters are listed below. Check out the official website of PIT, where you can find more info as well as the daily box scores /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-2637/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-2637/ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:43:34 -0400 What will scouts be looking for from the various individual NBA prospects this weekend in San Antonio at the NCAA Final Four, and what their teams will need from them in the matchups they'll be facing. /article/What-to-Look-for-this-Weekend-in-the-Final-Four-2636/ /article/What-to-Look-for-this-Weekend-in-the-Final-Four-2636/ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:25:32 -0400 There are a number of rule changes that NBA agents and prospects need to be aware of as they figure out their strategy of attack for the coming months. Will the NCAA allow NBA teams to cover expenses for underclassmen workouts? Six players will now be allowed on the court in workouts, instead of just four. Introducing the Daryl Morey rule--teams are no longer allowed to conduct mass workouts in Orlando following the pre-draft camp. That, and plenty more scuttlebutt regarding early-entry prospects, including thorough breakdowns of the decisions of JaVale McGee, Brook Lopez and Robin Lopez to enter the draft. /article/Rule-Changes,-Early-Entry-Speculation,-JaVale-McGee-Lopez-Twins/ /article/Rule-Changes,-Early-Entry-Speculation,-JaVale-McGee-Lopez-Twins/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:41:13 -0400 Who is officially in and out of the NBA draft as of April 7th on the domestic and international fronts. Links to media reports, commentary, and early draft projections on where the potential early-entry candidates might land. /article/2008-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-List--2634/ /article/2008-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-List--2634/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:40:44 -0400 Chris Douglas-Roberts, Earl Clark and Jason Richards are the latest NCAA tournament prospects we take a closer look at. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers,-4-2-08---Part-Two/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers,-4-2-08---Part-Two/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:46:49 -0400 After another full weekend of NCAA tournament games, we continue to analyze what we just saw, digging deep into a select number of prospects that deserve a closer look based off what they showed in March and during the regular season. Derrick Rose, David Padgett, Sasha Kaun and Josh Duncan are the first ones to get the nod this week. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers-4108---Part-One-2630/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers-4108---Part-One-2630/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:18:27 -0400 The last participants in next week’s NCAA Final Four in San Antonio will be decided today, as Texas takes on Memphis and Kansas faces Davidson. Texas-Memphis is especially sweet for draft aficionados like ourselves, as it will showcase arguably the top two points guards in this year’s draft—Derrick Rose and D.J. Augustin, going head to head. Stephen Curry will face the toughest test of his young career so far, as Kansas will surely throw a plethora of defenders at him in an attempt to derail what has become one of the top NCAA tournament performances of the last 10 years. /article/Blogging-Through-the-Elite-Eight--Part-Two-/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-Elite-Eight--Part-Two-/ Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:16:29 -0400 Two all-important games kick off the Elite Eight tonight. We’re expecting two superb matchups between some very well coached teams. UCLA-Xavier kicks things off, followed by a fascinating matchup between North Carolina and Louisville. /article/Blogging-Through-the-Elite-Eight/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-Elite-Eight/ Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:44:03 -0400 JaVale McGee has decided to jump head first into this year’s NBA draft, by signing with an agent and nullifying his remaining college eligibility, McGee confirmed exclusively to DraftExpress today. McGee is a 7-foot, long, skilled and athletic 237 pound center from Nevada who averaged 14 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.8 blocks in this, his breakout sophomore season. When asked what made him decide to enter the draft so quickly, McGee said that he “wanted to get it off my mind and start working hard.” He stated that his mother had been talking to “NBA GMs” recently, and they informed her that McGee would be drafted from the “late lottery to 20” portion of the draft, which in his words, “sounds about right” and “can’t get any better.” /article/Breaking-News-JaVale-McGee-Enters-Draft,-Hires-Agent-Roosevelt-Barnes/ /article/Breaking-News-JaVale-McGee-Enters-Draft,-Hires-Agent-Roosevelt-Barnes/ Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:50:54 -0400 Four more games are on tap tonight for the second portion of the Sweet 16. Hopefully they will be more interesting than last night’s contests…The Houston venue, featuring Stanford-Texas and Michigan State-Memphis seems to be where most of the scouts have congregated tonight, and will also hold most of our interest. Wisconsin-Davidson and Kansas-Villanova will also get long hard looks, especially after the game if there are any really interesting standouts. /article/Blogging-Through-the-Sweet-Sixteen--Day-Two-/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-Sweet-Sixteen--Day-Two-/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:45:31 -0400 Breaking down the decisions of Derrick Caracter and Robert Vaden to add their name to the NBA draft's early-entry list. What kind of prospects are they? Are they making the right decision? Will they be returning to school? Here's our take. /article/Early-Entry-List-Evaluation--Derrick-Caracter,-Robert-Vaden-/ /article/Early-Entry-List-Evaluation--Derrick-Caracter,-Robert-Vaden-/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:00:26 -0400 Four games are on tap tonight on the first evening of the Sweet 16. The Charlotte venue, featuring Washington State-North Carolina and Louisville-Tennessee seems to be where most of the scouts have congregated tonight, and will also hold most of our interest. West Virginia-Xavier and UCLA-Western Kentucky will also get long hard looks, especially after the game if there are any really interesting standouts. /article/Blogging-Through-the-Sweet-16--Part-One-/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-Sweet-16--Part-One-/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:09:58 -0400 Will Kosta Koufos, Javale McGee, Marreese Speights and others be in the draft? How do Richard Hendrix and Shawn James stack up as early-entry candidates after it's been announced that they are officially entering? /article/Early-Entry-List-Evaluation,-Rumor-Mill--Hendrix,-Shawn-James-/ /article/Early-Entry-List-Evaluation,-Rumor-Mill--Hendrix,-Shawn-James-/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:58:01 -0400 The first weekend of the NCAA tournament saw most of the top prospects in the draft eliminated from contention after only or two games, which is a major change compared to years past. As opposed to last year, where we could see six of the eventual top 9 picks in the draft just by showing up for the Final Four, or 9 of the top 14 in the Sweet 16 (in 2006 that rose to 10 of 14), this year’s group of NBA GMs will not be anywhere near as lucky. That is, unless a major shakeup happens on our board, caused by previously unheralded prospects moving up dramatically after monumental performances in the Sweet 16 and on. This year, only 5 of the projected 14 lottery picks are still standing going into the Sweet 16, meaning that the real-game evaluation period has mostly come to a close. In this article we take a look at the prospects still remaining in the Sweet 16, as well as sum up how the players who have been knocked out looked in their last game. /article/Bad-News-for-Those-Who-Didn-t-Do-Their-Homework-Early.../ /article/Bad-News-for-Those-Who-Didn-t-Do-Their-Homework-Early.../ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:06:42 -0400 After a full weekend of NCAA tournament games, we continue to analyze what we just saw, digging deeper into a select number of prospects that deserve a closer look based off what they showed in March and during the regular season. Joe Alexander, Stephen Curry, Bill Walker and Robin Lopez are up next. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers,-3-26-08---Part-Two/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers,-3-26-08---Part-Two/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:26:21 -0400 After a full weekend of NCAA tournament games, we continue to analyze what we just saw, digging deep into a select number of prospects that deserve a closer look based off what they showed in March and during the regular season. Kevin Love, Sonny Weems, Jerel McNeal and Damion James are the first ones up. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers,-3-25-08---Part-One/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Performers,-3-25-08---Part-One/ Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:36:47 -0400 Joey Whelan and Jonathan Givony discuss the first weekend of NCAA Tournament action. Whose stock is on the rise? Who is falling? Has the draft gotten weaker or stronger over the past few days? What should we take away from the tournament regarding NBA draft prospects, and how do teams look at it? What's on tap this upcoming weekend? Listen in here /article/DX-Podcast-11-NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch/ /article/DX-Podcast-11-NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch/ Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:36:09 -0400 A short, but intense day is on tap for us in the final day of second round NCAA tournament action. Two double sessions of three games each are in store to decide the final Sweet 16 participants. Some of the more interesting matchups include Butler-Tennessee, Georgetown-Davidson, Oklahoma-Louisville and Arkansas-North Carolina. As always, we will be watching, thinking, and writing primarily about those players with NBA draft potential. /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament--Day-4-/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament--Day-4-/ Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:25:18 -0400 Things relax a little bit today, as we get to blog just 9 hours today instead of 12. The day kicks off slowly with a single game, West Virginia-Duke, followed by games such as Kansas State-Wisconsin, Stanford-Marquette, and Texas A&M-UCLA, which will be our main focal points, in what will surely be a great day of individual and team matchups. As always, we will be watching, thinking, and writing primarily about those players with NBA draft potential. /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-3--2610/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament-Day-3--2610/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:33:59 -0400 We’re back for the entire day two of the NCAA tournament, in what promises to be a long and exciting day of excellent individual and team matchups. The games we’ll be watching include: Western Kentucky-Drake, Butler-South Alabama, St. Joe’s-Oklahoma, and Arkansas-Indiana, and we'll be keeping tabs on the rest as well. /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament--Day-Two-/ /article/Blogging-Through-the-NCAA-Tournament--Day-Two-/ Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:59:29 -0400 We kick off a new series evaluating the names of underclassmen who have decided to make themselves eligible for this year's NBA draft, starting with N.C. State's J.J. Hickson and Missouri's Leo Lyons. /article/Early-Entry-List-Evaluation--J.J.-Hickson,-Leo-Lyons-/ /article/Early-Entry-List-Evaluation--J.J.-Hickson,-Leo-Lyons-/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:09:36 -0400 A comprehensive run-down of all the notable performances from this past weekend with NBA draft implications, including the Big 12, ACC, and Conference USA finals. Darren Collison, Mario Chalmers, Brandon Rush, Darrell Arthur, Jerome Jordan, Derrick Rose, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Blake Griffin, K.C. Rivers, Ty Lawson and others are included. /article/Blogging-through-Championship-Week--Part-Five-/ /article/Blogging-through-Championship-Week--Part-Five-/ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:59:00 -0400 We know which teams will be going head to head, but what will the most intriguing individual player matchups be this coming weekend? Who stands the most to gain or lose? /article/Top-NCAA-Tournament-Individual-Player-Matchups/ /article/Top-NCAA-Tournament-Individual-Player-Matchups/ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:10:21 -0400 Another in-depth look at the Pac-10 conference tournament. Also some look-ins from elsewhere around the country. /article/Blogging-through-Championship-Week--Part-Four-/ /article/Blogging-through-Championship-Week--Part-Four-/ Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:44:50 -0400 St. Joe's likely punches their ticket to the tournament by knocking off Xavier for the second time in eight days, and Pat Calathes again shows why he is the best NBA draft prospect in the Atlantic-10. Temple will meet them in the finals, rekindling the deepest rivalry in Philadelphia, a matchup that has the potential to be a shootout between Calathes and Dionte Christmas. /article/Day-Three-Atlantic-10-Conference-Tournament-Blog/ /article/Day-Three-Atlantic-10-Conference-Tournament-Blog/ Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:08:30 -0400 An in-depth look at the Pac-10 conference tournament, where nearly half the NBA is present alongside us taking in the many prospects in attendance here. Also some look-ins from elsewhere around the country. /article/Blogging-through-Championship-Week--Part-Three-/ /article/Blogging-through-Championship-Week--Part-Three-/ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:48:26 -0400 The second day of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament featured some tense match-ups and showcased the rest of the conference’s star players. Xavier, Massachusetts, Temple and Richmond, played for the first time after enjoying their day off via tournament byes, but by the end of the day, the semifinal field was set at Xavier vs. Saint Joseph’s and Temple vs. Charlotte. /article/Day-Two-Atlantic-10-Conference-Tournament-Blog/ /article/Day-Two-Atlantic-10-Conference-Tournament-Blog/ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:54:17 -0400 The first day of the PAC-ten tournament was quite an event in the NBA draft world. An unbelievable amount of teams showed up already for the 7-10 seed games, which is virtually unprecedented as far as past years are concerned. We saw at least eight general managers in attendance already, including Mark Warkentein (Denver), Bryan Colangelo (Toronto), Chris Wallace (Boston), Bernie Bickerstaff (Charlotte), Larry Harris (Milwaukee), Danny Ferry (Cleveland), Danny Ainge (Boston), Ed Stefanski (Philadelphia), and possibly others—not to mention a horde of agents and sneaker company executives. /article/Blogging-through-Championship-Week--Part-Two-/ /article/Blogging-through-Championship-Week--Part-Two-/ Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:19:02 -0400 Recapping the action at the first day of the Atlantic-10 tournament. Dayton vs. Saint Louis; Saint Joseph’s vs. Fordham; Duquesne vs. LaSalle; Rhode Island vs. Charlotte, and looking ahead to tomorrow. /article/Day-One-Atlantic-10-Tournament-Blog/ /article/Day-One-Atlantic-10-Tournament-Blog/ Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:57:07 -0400 Junior Sam Young, senior J.R. Giddens, junior Robert Vaden and freshman Larry Sanders get the nod in our latest NCAA Weekly Performers article. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-3-12-07/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-3-12-07/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:55:42 -0400 A breakdown of the official 2007-2008 NCAA Post-Season awards, including first, second and third All-conference teams, as well as the All-Freshman Teams, Coaches of the year, All-Defensive Teams, and more-- for all 31 NCAA conferences. /article/0708-NCAA-Postseason-All-Conference-Awards-2578/ /article/0708-NCAA-Postseason-All-Conference-Awards-2578/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:58:19 -0400 Quick hitters from this weekend's games so far, looking at the play of individual prospects and how it reflects on their NBA draft stock. /article/Blogging-through-Championship-Week-Part-One--2574/ /article/Blogging-through-Championship-Week-Part-One--2574/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:26:02 -0500 Before they finish off their regular season (and possibly their college careers) we take a look at four underclassmen who are unlikely to make the NCAA tournament, but still have tough decisions to make regarding whether they decide to enter the NBA draft: Donte Greene, Kosta Koufos, J.J. Hickson and Jeff Pendergraph /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-3-6-08---Part-Two/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-3-6-08---Part-Two/ Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:35:54 -0500 Sophomore Russell Westbrook, senior Sean Singletary, junior Leo Lyons and freshman Evan Turner get the nod in our latest NCAA Weekly Performers article. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-3-4-08---Part-One/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-3-4-08---Part-One/ Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:56:01 -0500 In Part Two of this week's Top Weekly Performer series, we take a look at juniors Eric Maynor, Tyrese Rice and Chris Johnson, along with freshman James Johnson. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-28-08---Part-Two/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-28-08---Part-Two/ Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:59:33 -0500 Juniors Richard Hendrix, Jamont Gordon and Brandon Rush join freshman James Anderson get the nod in our latest NCAA Weekly Performers article. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-26-08---Part-One/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-26-08---Part-One/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:02:12 -0500 In Part Two of this week's Top Weekly Performer series, we take a look at Texas A&M freshman DeAndre Jordan, Maryland sophomore Greivis Vasquez, South Florida senior Kentrell Gransberry, and Utah State senior Jaycee Carroll. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-21-08---Part-Two/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-21-08---Part-Two/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:47:56 -0500 Two freshman, Anthony Randolph and Dar Tucker, join junior A.J. Price and senior D.J. White in our latest NCAA Weekly Performers article. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-20-08---Part-One/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-20-08---Part-One/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:38:44 -0500 When you’re a freshman high school point guard measuring in at a petite 5’9”, the NBA can seem like a long way off; so can the prospects of starring in one the nation’s most underrated conferences this season. Thanks to an almost unheard of growth spurt, though, Saint Joe’s Pat Calathes finds himself as one of the most unique prospects in this years senior draft class. /article/Pat-Calathes-%22I-don-t-know-how-many-limits-there-are-to-my-game%22/ /article/Pat-Calathes-%22I-don-t-know-how-many-limits-there-are-to-my-game%22/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:34:19 -0500 In Part Two of this week's Top Weekly Performer series, we take a look at Indiana freshman Eric Gordon, Kansas State sophomore Bill Walker, Tennessee-Martin junior Lester Hudson, and Memphis junior Robert Dozier. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-14-08---Part-Two/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-14-08---Part-Two/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:34:57 -0500 Roy Hibbert and Ty Lawson headline this week's NCAA weekly performers article, along with Nevada's Marcelus Kemp and Purdue's Robbie Hummel. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-13-08---Part-One/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-13-08---Part-One/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:54:35 -0500 In Part Two of this week's Top Weekly Performer series, we take a look at three senior big men in Joey Dorsey (Memphis), James Gist (Maryland, and Maarty Leunen (Oregon), along with junior point guard Darren Collison (UCLA). /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-02-08-2008----Part-Two/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-02-08-2008----Part-Two/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:08:15 -0500 Three small-school, under the radar prospects in Bo McCalebb, Mickell Gladness and Russell Hicks are joined by Duke captain DeMarcus Nelson in this edition of our NCAA weekly performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-6-08---Part-One/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-6-08---Part-One/ Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:52:59 -0500 To conclude this week's NCAA top performers series, we look at two of the top shot-blockers in the country in Hasheem Thabeet and Jarvis Varnado, as well as two scoring combo forwards in Raymar Morgan and Kyle Singler. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-31-08---Part-Two/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-31-08---Part-Two/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:55:14 -0500 Jason Thompson is a prospect who, until recently, has played in relative obscurity for the Rider Broncos in the MAAC Conference. This season, however, he has had the opportunity to showcase his abilities in nationally televised games against the likes of Kansas State, North Carolina State, Penn State, and Rutgers. Now, following an away victory we attended against Marist, Thompson’s Rider Broncos are sitting on top of the MAAC standings alongside rival Siena, and seem poised for a big finish.Following his 20 point (8/17 field goals, 4/6 free throws), 9 rebound (4 offensive), 4 assist, and 4 block performance, we had a chance to catch up with the Thompson and ask him about his improvements, the implications of an NBA prospect playing for a mid-major school, and the surprising emergence of his brother Ryan into a prospect: /article/Getting-To-Know-Jason-Thompson/ /article/Getting-To-Know-Jason-Thompson/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:02:47 -0500 In Part One of this week’s NCAA Weekly Performers series, we take a look at Florida’s Marreese Speights, Colorado’s Richard Roby, and Oklahoma State’s Marcus Dove. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-30-08---Part-One/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-30-08---Part-One/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:54:51 -0500 Memphis’ Derrick Rose has been one of the most hyped players in the country this season, but since conference play has began, he hasn’t played many nationally televised games or games against top competition. Luckily for us, the midseason matchup between Memphis and Gonzaga was an exception, with him playing on ESPN while being matched up with junior point guard Jeremy Pargo, a legitimate NBA prospect with NBA athleticism and respectable size. /article/Marquee-Matchup-Derrick-Rose-vs-Jeremy-Pargo-2489/ /article/Marquee-Matchup-Derrick-Rose-vs-Jeremy-Pargo-2489/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:07:46 -0500 In Part Two of this week's NCAA Weekly Performer series, we take a look at sophomore center Brook Lopez (Stanford), senior small forward Pat Calathes (St. Joe's), senior swingman Brian Laing (Seton Hall) and senior point guard Mike Green (Butler). /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-25-08---Part-Two/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-25-08---Part-Two/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:40:34 -0500 In Part One of this week’s NCAA Weekly Performers series, we take a look at three freshmen in Arizona’s Jerryd Bayless, South Florida’s Dominique Jones, and Kentucky’s Patrick Patterson, along with one senior point guard in Ohio State's Jamar Butler. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-23-08---Part-One-2481/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-23-08---Part-One-2481/ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:42:20 -0500 In Part Two of this week's NCAA Weekly Performer series, we take a look at sophomore power forward Luke Harangody (Notre Dame) and senior combo-guard Kyle Weaver (Washington State), while also taking a very extensive look at Austin Daye, a very intriguing freshman forward from Gonzaga. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-17-2008----Part-Two-2466/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-17-2008----Part-Two-2466/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:47:09 -0500 In Part One of this week’s NCAA Weekly Performers series, we take a look at three freshman guards in Arizona’s James Harden, Florida’s Nick Calathes, and Georgetown’s Austin Freeman, along with one sophomore power forward in Syracuse’s Arinze Onuaku. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-01-15-2008---Part-One-2463/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-01-15-2008---Part-One-2463/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:50:52 -0500 Much of the hype in the NCAA this season has been around the extremely talented freshman class, so what better way to start off our Marquee Matchup series this season than with an extremely entertaining battle between two freshman power forwards who appear to be among the best players at their position in their class?This article breaks down the matchup between Kansas State’s Michael Beasley and Oklahoma’s Blake Griffin, two very athletic and talented power forwards with great careers in front of them. /article/Marquee-Matchup-Michael-Beasley-vs-Blake-Griffin-2453/ /article/Marquee-Matchup-Michael-Beasley-vs-Blake-Griffin-2453/ Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:39:45 -0500 We kick off our weekly NCAA performers series with deeper looks at three lottery prospects-- O.J Mayo of USC, Chase Budinger of Arizona, and Darrell Arthur of Kansas, as well as the man who has been stealing much of Arthur's thunder this year, Darnell Jackson. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-1908---Part-One-2444/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-1908---Part-One-2444/ Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:07:10 -0500 Nevada's JaVale McGee, UCLA's Russell Westbrook, West Virginia's Joe Alexander, and Oklahoma's Longar Longar wrap up part two of our NCAA Weekly Performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-4-08---Part-Two-2436/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-4-08---Part-Two-2436/ Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:10:53 -0500 Senior Brian Roberts of Dayton, freshman Blake Griffin of Oklahoma, junior K.C. Rivers of Clemson, and senior Stefhon Hannah of Missouri are our featured players this week in part one of our NCAA weekly performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-3-08---Part-One-2433/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-3-08---Part-One-2433/ Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:24:21 -0500 Besides Greg Monroe and Samardo Samuels, who we wrote about extensively in an article already earlier this week there were a number of intriguing prospects on hand at the City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Florida that will develop into excellent college basketball players and potentially pros down the road. Let’s take a look at a few of them. /article/Top-High-School-Prospects-at-the-2007-City-of-Palms-Classic-2421/ /article/Top-High-School-Prospects-at-the-2007-City-of-Palms-Classic-2421/ Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:04:29 -0500 Three wing players wrap up this week's NCAA weekly performers series. One of the nation's top shooters in Shan Foster, one of the top defenders in Danny Green, and one of the most productive freshman in Manny Harris. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-12-27-07---Part-Two-2420/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-12-27-07---Part-Two-2420/ Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:16:02 -0500 Stefon Jackson of UTEP, DeJuan Blair of Pitt, Josh Shipp of UCLA, and Will Daniels of URI are the four featured players we focus on in this edition of our NCAA Weekly Performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-12-26-07---Part-One-2417/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-12-26-07---Part-One-2417/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:28:29 -0500 In this week's version of our NCAA Weekly Performers, we take a look at three under the radar prospects making waves on the college scene right now in Tyler Smith of Tennessee, Antoine Agudio of Hofstra and James Harden of Arizona State. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-12-19-2007--2406/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-12-19-2007--2406/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:24:26 -0500 In Part Two of this week's top performers article, we examine a pair of athletic forwards who are having outstanding seasons for their respective teams in Earl Clark and Shawn James, to go along with scoring guards Patrick Mills and Malik Hairston. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-12-12-07--Part-Two-2392/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-12-12-07--Part-Two-2392/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:41:04 -0500 In Part One of this week's top performers articles, we take a look at three promising sophomores taking their games to the next level in D.J. Augustin (Texas), Wayne Ellington (UNC), and Raymar Morgan (MSU), along with a junior, Sam Young (Pittsburgh), who is redefining his. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12122007----Part-One-2390/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers-12122007----Part-One-2390/ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:00:54 -0500 [c]AP[/c]In Part Two of this week's top performers article, we take a look at four dynamic power forwards, including returning juniors Tyler Hansbrough (UNC) and Richard Hendrix (Alabama), along with promising freshmen J.J. Hickson (NC State) and Anthony Randolph (LSU). /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-12-06-2007----Part-Two-2376/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-12-06-2007----Part-Two-2376/ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:13:57 -0500 In Part One of this week's top performers article, we take a look at four promising mid-major prospects in Chris Douglas-Roberts (Memphis), Courtney Lee (Western Kentucky), Trent Plaisted (BYU), and Jason Thompson (Rider). /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-12-05-2007----Part-One-2373/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-12-05-2007----Part-One-2373/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:44:22 -0500 Part two of our look at the top freshman so far this season. In what is likely going to develop into an ongoing story all season long, we present to you some initial scouting reports of 9 of the top freshman NBA draft prospects in America. Consider this just an introduction to our coverage of this year's outstanding freshman class. Left out are players we did not feel we had enough tape on to accurately evaluate their play this season so far--such as O.J. Mayo, J.J. Hickson, Austin Daye, Chris Wright and others. Also left out are players whom we preferred to wait on at the moment and see how their roles continue to evolve as the season moves on--for example Kyle Singler, Anthony Randolph, James Anderson, Blake Griffin, Patrick Mills, Johnny Flynn and others. We've got a full season ahead of us, so enjoy. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers--Freshman-Edition,-Part-Two-2349/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers--Freshman-Edition,-Part-Two-2349/ Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:21:01 -0500 In what is likely going to develop into an ongoing story all season long, we present to you some initial scouting reports of 9 of the top freshman NBA draft prospects in America. Consider this just an introduction to our coverage of this year's outstanding freshman class. Left out are players we did not feel we had enough tape on to accurately evaluate their play this season so far--such as O.J. Mayo, J.J. Hickson, Austin Daye, Chris Wright and others. Also left out are players whom we preferred to wait on at the moment and see how their roles continue to evolve as the season moves on--for example Kyle Singler, Anthony Randolph, James Anderson, Blake Griffin, Patrick Mills, Johnny Flynn and others. We've got a full season ahead of us, so enjoy. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers----Freshmen-Edition-Part-One-2345/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers----Freshmen-Edition-Part-One-2345/ Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:38:52 -0500 After a strong 2006-07 season in which he was one of Memphis’s top offensive options, Chris Douglas-Roberts has had an explosive start to his junior season. The 6’6” guard has posted averages of 23 points and 7 rebounds in his first four games and has emerged as the veteran leader of this very talented Tiger team. Douglas-Roberts was nice enough to take time out of his busy in season schedule to talk about the start of the season, Memphis’s back-to-back Elite Eight trips, playing with new teammate Derrick Rose and the possibility of an NBA career. /article/Chris-Douglas-Roberts-%22The-NBA-Isn-t-Going-Anywhere%22-2338/ /article/Chris-Douglas-Roberts-%22The-NBA-Isn-t-Going-Anywhere%22-2338/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:43:16 -0500 To celebrate the return of college basketball, we bring some observations from the many games we already scouted this past week, as well as some methodology regarding how to digest what we’re currently seeing. /article/Observations-from-Opening-Week-2325/ /article/Observations-from-Opening-Week-2325/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:40:05 -0500 Wondering where your favorite college player ended up after going undrafted this past June? In how many places can college graduates with a talent to play basketball find a source of employment? Well here’s the full list. /article/The-Journey-Undrafted-Rookie-Free-Agent-Destinations-2310/ /article/The-Journey-Undrafted-Rookie-Free-Agent-Destinations-2310/ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:51:48 -0500 Since there is certainly life beyond the six 'high-major' conferences in the NCAA, we've decided to peek outside the cozy realm of familiarity to take a look at some of the best prospects that are toiling in relative obscurity. St Joseph's Ahmad Nivins leads off our third batch of "other" conference prospects, followed by Gonzaga sophomore Matt Bouldin, Memphis junior Robert Dozier, Marshall junior Markel Humphrey, and Texas A&M Corpus Christi senior Chris Daniels. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the--Other--Conferences--Part-3-11-15--2307/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the--Other--Conferences--Part-3-11-15--2307/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:13:30 -0500 Since there is certainly life beyond the six 'high-major' conferences in the NCAA, we've decided to peek outside the cozy realm of familiarity to take a look at some of the best prospects that are toiling in relative obscurity. Memphis' Chris Douglas-Roberts leads off our second batch of "other" conference prospects, followed by the nation's leading scorer Reggie Williams, New Mexico's J.R. Giddens, Rider's Jason Thompson, and Xavier's Derrick Brown. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the--Other--Conferences--Part-Two-6-10--2302/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the--Other--Conferences--Part-Two-6-10--2302/ Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:49:00 -0400 Since there is certainly life beyond the six 'high-major' conferences in the NCAA, we've decided to peek outside the cozy realm of familiarity to take a look at some of the best prospects that are toiling in relative obscurity. VCU's Eric Maynor became a familiar name amongst basketball junkies with the heroics he provided throughout the month of March. He's joined here by Western Kentucky's Courtney Lee, Gonzaga's Jeremy Pargo and Josh Heytvelt, and Memphis' Joey Dorsey. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the--Other-Conferences---Part-One-1-5--2291/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the--Other-Conferences---Part-One-1-5--2291/ Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:40:56 -0400 Our last batch of Big East prospects brings is three seniors, one sophomore and one junior. Top defensive guard Jerel McNeal kicks things off, followed by rebounding machine Kentrell Gransberry, sweet shooting sophomore DaJuan Summers, fundamental post player David Padgett, and the incredibly cerebral Geoff McDermott. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Three-11-15--2285/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Three-11-15--2285/ Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:40:58 -0400 Three sophomores and two juniors top our second list of returning draft prospects from the Big East, headlined by Louisville's Earl Clark, Stanley Robinson, Joe Alexander, Dominic James and Scottie Reynolds. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Two-6-10--2275/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Two-6-10--2275/ Mon, 22 Oct 2007 02:46:59 -0400 Part one of our top returning NBA draft prospects in the biggest and also the deepest conference in college basketball--the Big East--kicks off with a player that easily could have been a top 10 pick last year had he decided to bolt--Roy Hibbert. it continues with four outstanding athletes who have shown varying degrees of potential, but still have plenty left to prove: Terrence Williams, Derrick Caracter, Hasheem Thabeet and Paul Harris. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-One-1-5--2271/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-One-1-5--2271/ Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:20:04 -0400 We wrap up our coverage of the Big 10 with five more returning draft prospects, all of which are hardly household names. Kevin Coble emerged as one of the top freshman in the conference last year for Northwestern, and shows nice potential as a sharpshooting 6-8 wing. Shaun Pruitt finished second in the conference only to Greg Oden in rebounding last season, and will now be Illinois' main inside reference. Othello Hunter has the wingspan and athleticism to make an impact, and will now also get the playing time. Chris Kramer is a scrappy 6-3 combo guard who contributed heavily already as a freshman. And last we find Brian Butch, a sweet shooting big man who has one last chance to show that he wasn't a McDonald's All-American for naught. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-10--Part-Two-6-10--2268/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-10--Part-Two-6-10--2268/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:28:39 -0400 An extremely average class of returning draft prospects greets us in the Big 10, clearly appearing to be the weakest conference of all the high-majors this season. Not even one returning prospect in the conference appears to be a lock to make the NBA, although there are clearly some excellent college players to be found. Two seniors in D.J. White and Drew Neitzel top the list, followed by three sophomores in David Lighty, Raymar Morgan, and Ekpe Udoh. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-10--Part-One-1-5--2263/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-10--Part-One-1-5--2263/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:06:10 -0400 The top returning NBA draft prospects in the Big 10, featuring Wesley Johnson, Kevin Rogers, Curtis Jerrells, Richard Roby and Mamadou Diene. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-Three-11-15--2259/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-Three-11-15--2259/ Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:16:37 -0400 The second batch of returning draft prospects in the Big 12 features a lot of potential and athletic ability, but also a lot of question marks. Players like Leo Lyons, Damion James, Mario Chalmers, Josh Carter and Marcus Dove are anything but household names, but their teams will need to step up in a major way if they are to have successful seasons. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-Two-6-10--2251/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-Two-6-10--2251/ Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:55:23 -0400 Part one of our look at the top returning draft prospects in the Big 12 features four players from the state of Kansas, and one from Texas. Darrell Arthur takes the top spot, followed by D.J. Augustin, Bill Walker, Brandon Rush, and Sherron Collins. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-One-1-5--2246/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-One-1-5--2246/ Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:41:27 -0400 Our second and final look at the top returning prospects in the SEC brings us a group of phenomenal athletes who are still making the transition into becoming serious NBA prospects. Tyler Smith is the most productive of them, having transfered to Tennessee after an excellent freshman season at Iowa. Both Alonzo Gee and Mike Mercer had intriguing sophomore campaigns that left a lot of room for optimism going into their junior year. Michael Washington and Steven Hill are big guys who are still learning the game but show the potential needed to possibly play at the next level. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC--Part-Two-6-10--2242/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC--Part-Two-6-10--2242/ Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:41:22 -0400 A fairly watered down SEC conference greets us with fewer prospects than we've become accustomed to in years past. It's safe to say that we probably won't see three top-10 picks emerge like we did in 2007. But regardless, there is talent to be found in the South as always. An unlikely prospect finds himself on top of our rankings in unproven sophomore Marreese Speights, followed by one of the most productive big men in the country in Richard Hendrix, an incredibly versatile combo guard in Jamont Gordon, arguably the nation's top shooter in Chris Lofton, and the SEC freshman of the year--Patrick Beverley. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC--Part-One-1-5--2236/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC--Part-One-1-5--2236/ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:12:03 -0400 The last portion of our top ACC draft prospects list features a lot of potential and a lot of question marks. Two seniors have one last chance to make their mark on the college world in James Gist and Gavin Grant, and three sophomores in Deon Thompson, Ishmael Smith and Jon Scheyer are just now starting to emerge at the NCAA level, with plenty more expected from them this upcoming season and beyond. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-Three-11-15--2235/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-Three-11-15--2235/ Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:20:05 -0400 Potential is the overriding sentiment we get when looking through this next crop of returning ACC draft prospects. Here we find two jet-quick, but undersized scoring point guards in Sean Singletary and Tyrese Rice; two superb athletes who are still developing their all-around game in James Mays and Deron Washington, and one scorer extraordinaire with quite a bit left to prove still in Wayne Ellington. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-One-6-10--2233/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-One-6-10--2233/ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:59:16 -0400 Continuing with our evaluation of the top returning (non-freshman) NBA draft prospects in the country, we move on to the Atlantic Coast Conference, where we predictably find two Tar Heels in Ty Lawson and Tyler Hansbrough at the top. Last year's terrific freshman class continues to bear fruit on the East Coast as well, with Greivis Vasquez, Gerald Henderson and Brandon Costner. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-One-1-5-/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-One-1-5-/ Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:15:44 -0400 Prospects 11-15 conclude our look at the top prospects in the Pac-10. Production and seniority seem to be the dominant themes here, with one of the best rebounders in the conference in Jeff Pendergraph, one of the best athletes in C.J. Giles, and some of the best shooters the West Coast has to offer in Bryce Taylor, Lawrence Hill and Maarty Leunen /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10--Part-Two-11-15--2230/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10--Part-Two-11-15--2230/ Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:16:23 -0400 We continue our annual look at the top returning NBA draft prospects in the Pac-10 with part two-- players ranked #6-#10. The depth of this conference pushes a couple of solid first round prospects into the second tier here, but there is still plenty of size and athleticism to choose from. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10--Part-Two-6-10--2229/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10--Part-Two-6-10--2229/ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:57:57 -0400 We begin our annual look at the top returning NBA draft prospects in each of the high-major NCAA conferences with possibly the most intriguing of them all: the Pac-10. Lottery talent abounds at the top with Chase Budinger, Brook Lopez, Darren Collison and DeVon Hardin, while we find a true sleeper at the end in Arizona's Jordan Hill. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10--Part-One-1-5--2227/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10--Part-One-1-5--2227/ Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:43:26 -0400 In the latest of DraftExpress' "Getting To Know" series, Rodger Bohn sits down with charismatic Cal big man DeVon Hardin. Although having played three years of college basketball already, Hardin is a player who clearly has his best days ahead of him, if he is able to continue to develop at the pace that he has over his tenure thus far at Cal. /article/Getting-To-Know-DeVon-Hardin-2225/ /article/Getting-To-Know-DeVon-Hardin-2225/ Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:07:06 -0400 Now that the NBA has left Long Beach for the Las Vegas Summer League, the best basketball in L.A. is at the Say No Classic - a 16-team summer league for college players including Darren Collison, Jeff Pendergraph and Austin Daye. /article/Say-No-Classic---LA-s-Collegiate-Summer-League-2211/ /article/Say-No-Classic---LA-s-Collegiate-Summer-League-2211/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:47:08 -0400 Since last month's FIBA U-19 Championships, there have been few players with more buzz than Australian big man Andrew Ogilvy. Ogilvy was a man amongst boys in the competition, setting himself atop all of the big men that the event had to offer. Rodger Bohn sits down with Ogilvy in the latest of DraftExpress' "Getting To Know" series. /article/Getting-To-Know-Andrew-Ogilvy-2207/ /article/Getting-To-Know-Andrew-Ogilvy-2207/ Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:52:36 -0400 Summing up the adidas Nations Basketball Experience with final thoughts and a last look at the NCAA players in attendance. /article/adidas-Nations-Basketball-Experience-Notebook--Day-3+4-,-Part-One-2204/ /article/adidas-Nations-Basketball-Experience-Notebook--Day-3+4-,-Part-One-2204/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:24:24 -0400 adidas has gathered dozens of prospects from around the world for a four day ?basketball experience? showcase. Six teams of high school players?two from the US (consisting of some of the top players in the 2008 and 2009 classes), and one team consisting of prospects from Africa, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America are put through a full day of practices, skill-development, guest speakers, and competitive games. The American high school teams are being coached by former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Paul Silas. The highlight for us and the scattered NBA personnel in attendance (probably around 10 teams are represented here, while one GM?Jeff Bower?is present) was easily the incredible group of college players that have been assembled by adidas to serve as counselors. They include names such as Derrick Rose, Kevin Love, Eric Gordon, Darren Collison, D.J. Augustin, Brook Lopez, Antonio Anderson, Terrence Williams, Mario Chalmers, Robert Dozier, Quincy Pondexter and more. We?ve already taken in quite a bit of competitive action between all these players, and it?s been an absolute treat to say the least. /article/adidas-Nations-Basketball-Experience-Notebook-Day-OneTwo--2202/ /article/adidas-Nations-Basketball-Experience-Notebook-Day-OneTwo--2202/ Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:28:02 -0400 An analysis of the total number of players drafted in the first and second round throughout the past 11 years by position and draft class. /article/Breaking-Down-the-NBA-Draft-by-Positions-and-Draft-Class-2152/ /article/Breaking-Down-the-NBA-Draft-by-Positions-and-Draft-Class-2152/ Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:50:34 -0400 In The Wages of Wins, David Berri and company introduce a basketball valuation system called Win Score. This easily calculated metric merely requires a box score and some basic math. To learn more about Win Score, check out The Wages of Wins book or numerous posts in this forum. /article/2007-Win-Scores-Draft-Preview-2146/ /article/2007-Win-Scores-Draft-Preview-2146/ Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:02:25 -0400 D.J. Strawberry it seems has a knack for sneaking up on people. Coming out of high school, he certainly wasn?t the most heralded of prospects in the University of Maryland?s national championship recruiting class. With big time prep stars like Mike Jones headlining the group, Strawberry was not looked upon as a player that would have a major impact for the Terrapins early on in his career. Despite the low expectations, Strawberry quickly rose to become the leader of the Terrapins and now finds himself as the only player from his class with a legitimate shot at continuing his career in the NBA. /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-D.J.-Strawberry-2144/ /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-D.J.-Strawberry-2144/ Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:06:33 -0400 The Centers make up the last group of prospects we are comparing strictly by the numbers. Greg Oden passes the test in most statistical categories, while Aaron Gray makes a case for being a little underrated these days. Spencer Hawes and Sean Williams don't fare nearly as well. /article/Just-by-the-numbers...Evaluating-this-Year-s-Center-Crop-2136/ /article/Just-by-the-numbers...Evaluating-this-Year-s-Center-Crop-2136/ Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:13:54 -0400 Power forwards compose the fourth look at the statistical breakdown of the five positions, and the top 20 at each position will be included. Nick Fazekas makes a strong case for himself when evaluating his numbers against 19 other power forwards in this draft, while Al Horford and Joakim Noah also test out well. Josh McRoberts' stats go a long way in explaining why he's fallen off so much this past year. /article/Just-by-the-numbers...Evaluating-this-Year-s-Power-Forward-Crop-2128/ /article/Just-by-the-numbers...Evaluating-this-Year-s-Power-Forward-Crop-2128/ Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:47:46 -0400 Morris Almond joins us from Philadelphia right before working out with the 76ers to discuss a myraid of topics including testing the waters last year, the value of NBA private workouts, the NBA pre-draft camp, the people he's worked out with this year, his thoughts on the draft process, how he stacks up as a prospect, and much more. DraftExpress Podcast Page /article/DraftExpress-Podcast-4-Morris-Almond-Interview-2122/ /article/DraftExpress-Podcast-4-Morris-Almond-Interview-2122/ Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:46:40 -0400 Emptying out our scouting notebook, we continue our series examining under the radar underclassmen that played for non-NCAA tournament teams. Wilson Chandler, a fairly anonymous name in college basketball, is in this year?s draft for good despite having an extremely inconsistent season and not being assured of a spot in the first round. Is he making the right move? /article/Filling-in-the-blanks-Wilson-Chandler-2119/ /article/Filling-in-the-blanks-Wilson-Chandler-2119/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:12:53 -0400 Statistics are an important measure used by NBA teams to assist in evaluating prospects. When scouting players, it can be helpful to examine the stats to see if they back up your observations of a player on the court. The shooting guards compose the second look at the statistical break down of the 5 positions, and the top 20 at each position will be included. Kevin Durant must not have gotten the memo about being one of the worst athletes in the NBA draft, as he completely dominated most of the important measures. Jared Dudley also looks very solid, while Thaddeus Young disappoints. /article/Just-by-the-numbersEvaluating-this-Years-Small-Forward-Crop-2118/ /article/Just-by-the-numbersEvaluating-this-Years-Small-Forward-Crop-2118/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:19:29 -0400 Emptying out our scouting notebook, we begin a short series examining a number of underclassmen that played for smaller, non-NCAA tournament teams who did not receive the same exposure that other players in this draft did. Rodney Stuckey, a 2-star college recruit according to Scout.com, was forced to play at Eastern Washington due to only partially qualifying out of high school, but he now finds himself in a position to get drafted in the top-20, despite playing for an average team in the low-major Big Sky Conference. /article/Filling-in-the-blanks-Rodney-Stuckey-2112/ /article/Filling-in-the-blanks-Rodney-Stuckey-2112/ Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:58:48 -0400 Emptying out our scouting notebook, we begin a short series examining a number of underclassmen that played for smaller, non-NCAA tournament teams who did not receive the same exposure that other players in this draft did. Jason Smith was not considered much of a prospect coming out of high school, but he now finds himself in a position to get picked in the top-20 portion of the draft, despite playing for one of the worst teams in the underwhelming Mountain West Conference. /article/Filling-in-the-blanks-Jason-Smith-2108/ /article/Filling-in-the-blanks-Jason-Smith-2108/ Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:06:02 -0400 Statistics are an important measure used by NBA teams to assist in evaluating prospects. When scouting players, it can be helpful to examine the stats to see if they back up your observations of a player on the court. The shooting guards compose the second look at the statistical break down of the 5 positions, and the top 20 at each position will be included. This piece may as well have been written by Morris Almond's agents, because he dominates virtually every category in it. /article/Just-by-the-numbers...Evaluating-this-Year-s-Shooting-Guard-Crop-2101/ /article/Just-by-the-numbers...Evaluating-this-Year-s-Shooting-Guard-Crop-2101/ Thu, 07 Jun 2007 02:58:09 -0400 He has a 7-6 ¾ wingspan, and a 9-3 ½ standing reach. He jumps out of the gym with a 39 inch one-step vertical, bench presses 185 pounds 24 times and runs a 3.3 in the three quarter court sprint. But can he shoot? Dribble? Catch a rebound? Play? Do we even care? /article/But-Can-He-Play-Analyzing-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Combine-Results-2096/ /article/But-Can-He-Play-Analyzing-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Combine-Results-2096/ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:44:35 -0400 Recaps from the last day of action, including the private workouts including Greg Oden, Kevin Durant, Al Horford, Joakim Noah and others. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-Four-2092/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-Four-2092/ Sun, 03 Jun 2007 03:30:52 -0400 [c]Demetris Nichols had one of the best performances of day two[/c]On the second day here at the Orlando pre-draft camp, things got off to an early start, with the teams going through some drill work at 9:00 AM, including some shooting drills, 1-on-1?s, 2-on-2?s, and 5-on-5 intra-squad scrimmages. There were a few nice performances in the competitive drills that took place, but the real action took place in the inter-squad games, with all six teams playing over the course of the day. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-Two-2089/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-Two-2089/ Wed, 30 May 2007 17:12:20 -0400 For the second day of our swing through the New York metropolitan area, we stopped in to a workout run by former Hofstra guard Jay Hernandez at a private gym on Long Island, featuring juniors James Mays (Clemson), Roy Bright (Delaware State), James Gist (Maryland), and Antoine Agudio (Hofstra). /article/Metro-New-York-Workouts-Day-2--James-Mays,-Roy-Bright,-etc--2086/ /article/Metro-New-York-Workouts-Day-2--James-Mays,-Roy-Bright,-etc--2086/ Tue, 29 May 2007 13:22:48 -0400 After some much needed R&R following a whirlwind private workout tour across the country, our last stop before the NBA pre-draft camp took us down I-75 for a checkup with David Thorpe at his new home at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. It?s only fitting that we close our circle of workouts here, as Thorpe?s gym (then in Clearwater) was where we took in our very first private workout three years ago, featuring a ?real sleeper? by the name of Kevin Martin. /article/East-Coast-Workout-Swing-Day-8-Zabian-Dowdell-JR-Reynolds-etc--2083/ /article/East-Coast-Workout-Swing-Day-8-Zabian-Dowdell-JR-Reynolds-etc--2083/ Tue, 29 May 2007 02:31:46 -0400 With our work on the West Coast finished for now, we boarded a flight to the Windy City for two days at Tim Grover?s temporary gym near the Berto Center, as well as a quick look-in at Trey Johnson in downtown Chicago. Players we took in at Tim Grover?s include Julian Wright, Thaddeus Young, Dominic James, Alando Tucker, Herbert Hill, Reyshawn Terry and more. /article/Mid-West-Workout-Swing-Day-7--Julian-Wright,-Thaddeus-Young,-etc--2078/ /article/Mid-West-Workout-Swing-Day-7--Julian-Wright,-Thaddeus-Young,-etc--2078/ Mon, 28 May 2007 02:50:04 -0400 Mike Schmidt and Jonathan Watters break down what they saw from Greg Oden, Daequan Cook, Carl Landry, and Kammron Taylor in their daily pre-draft training regimen at St Vincent Sports Performance Center as well as Champions Academy, both in Indianapolis, Indiana. /article/Oden,-Cook,-Landry-at-Champions-Academy-2077/ /article/Oden,-Cook,-Landry-at-Champions-Academy-2077/ Sun, 27 May 2007 06:32:49 -0400 In part two at the Las Vegas facility of Abunassar Impact Basketball, we look at Jermareo Davidson, Brian Cusworth, Levon Kendall, Aaron Brooks and Patrick O'Bryant. /article/West-Coast-Swing-Day-6--Jermareo-Davidson,-Aaron-Brooks,-etc--2074/ /article/West-Coast-Swing-Day-6--Jermareo-Davidson,-Aaron-Brooks,-etc--2074/ Sat, 26 May 2007 02:08:19 -0400 On the first day of our swing through the New York metropolitan area, we checked in with trainer Jerry Powell of Basketball Results, where he?s been working with Jared Jordan (Marist) and D.J. Strawberry (Maryland) for over a month now. Demtris Nichols (Syracuse) has also been training with him for the past few weeks, while DraftExpress got to take in the very first day of Curtis Sumpter?s (Villanova) training with Powell. /article/Metro-New-York-Workouts-Day-1--Demetris-Nichols,-Jared-Jordan,-more--2073/ /article/Metro-New-York-Workouts-Day-1--Demetris-Nichols,-Jared-Jordan,-more--2073/ Sat, 26 May 2007 01:31:44 -0400 Following our trip down from the Bay Area to Southern California, we hopped on a short flight to Las Vegas, Nevada, to check on the progress of the many players training at the second facility belonging to Joe Abunassar of Abunassar Impact Basketball. Those included Ryan Gomes, Marcus Williams, Jared Dudley, Taurean Green and more. /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Day-5-Marcus-Williams-Jared-Dudley-more--2070/ /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Day-5-Marcus-Williams-Jared-Dudley-more--2070/ Fri, 25 May 2007 02:19:10 -0400 After taking in workouts in Carson and Santa Monica, California, our next stop on the road was the Valley, specifically the 360 Health Club in Reseda, where Nick Young, Bobby Brown and Danny Granger were working out with a Division II guard by the name of Jason Smith. /article/West-Coast-Workout-SwingDay-4--Nick-Young,Bobby-Brown,Danny-Granger--2067/ /article/West-Coast-Workout-SwingDay-4--Nick-Young,Bobby-Brown,Danny-Granger--2067/ Wed, 23 May 2007 22:31:58 -0400 Statistics are an important measure used by NBA teams to assist in evaluating prospects. When scouting players, it can be helpful to examine the stats to see if they back up your observations of a player on the court. The point guards and combo guards compose the first look at the statistical break down of the 5 positions, and the top 20 at each position will be included. /article/Just-by-the-numbers...Evaluating-this-Year-s-Point-Guard-Crop-2066/ /article/Just-by-the-numbers...Evaluating-this-Year-s-Point-Guard-Crop-2066/ Wed, 23 May 2007 13:34:57 -0400 Joakim Noah sits down with Jonathan Givony at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles to discuss his preparations for the NBA Draft, his strengths and weaknesses as a prospect, his shooting mechanics, draft stock, finding the right fit, and more. /article/Joakim-Noah-%22I-m-somebody-who-brings-the-winning-spirit%22--Part-One--2059/ /article/Joakim-Noah-%22I-m-somebody-who-brings-the-winning-spirit%22--Part-One--2059/ Sun, 20 May 2007 18:14:15 -0400 Continuing with our whirlwind swing of private workouts we present the evaluations of all the other players we saw extensively over our two days at Abunassar Impact Basketball in Carson, California, and a private workout in Santa Monica hosted by Wasserman Media Group (WMG) featuring Josh McRoberts, J.J. Redick and Martell Webster. /article/West-Coast-Swing-Day-3--AIB-Player-Evaluations-Josh-McRoberts-Workout-2058/ /article/West-Coast-Swing-Day-3--AIB-Player-Evaluations-Josh-McRoberts-Workout-2058/ Sat, 19 May 2007 04:02:41 -0400 Josh McRoberts sits down face to face with Jonathan Givony in Los Angeles to discuss his workouts so far, leaving Duke after the season he had, his strengths and weaknesses, his thoughts on Coach K, the success of NBA players at Duke, handling pressure, and more. /article/Josh-McRoberts-%22I-felt-like-I-had-to-move-on%22-2057/ /article/Josh-McRoberts-%22I-felt-like-I-had-to-move-on%22-2057/ Sat, 19 May 2007 04:00:47 -0400 After spending the weekend in the Bay Area taking in a Dominic McGuire workout, the A?s walk-off 3-run homer against the Indians, and Carlos Boozer/Deron Williams dismantling the Warriors; we hopped on a quick 7 AM flight down to LAX to check out a much larger group of prospects training in Los Angeles at Joe Abunassar's gym in the Home Depot Center. /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Day-2--Joakim-Noah,-Corey-Brewer,-etc--2053/ /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Day-2--Joakim-Noah,-Corey-Brewer,-etc--2053/ Thu, 17 May 2007 04:02:08 -0400 Corey Brewer sits down with Jonathan Givony in Los Angeles, California to discuss how his training has been going so far, coming off a national championship, what he's trying to improve on, where he might get drafted, his personal scouting report, favorite NBA players, and more. /article/Corey-Brewer-%22I-can-help-a-team-right-away-defensively%22-2054/ /article/Corey-Brewer-%22I-can-help-a-team-right-away-defensively%22-2054/ Thu, 17 May 2007 04:01:42 -0400 DraftExpress had a chance to spend Friday afternoon watching a private workout conducted by trainer Keith Moss featuring Fresno State junior early-entry candidate Dominic McGuire, in Sacramento, California. This was the first of many workouts we?ll be taking in over the next 2 weeks in various cities around the US leading into the NBA pre-draft camp in Orlando on May 29th. /article/Dominic-McGuire-Private-Workout-2045/ /article/Dominic-McGuire-Private-Workout-2045/ Sat, 12 May 2007 21:25:31 -0400 Joey Whelan takes us into the life of another NBA draft prospect with Dominic McGuire, discussing his versatility as a player, how he ended up at Cal before transfering to Fresno State, his junior season, his preperation for the pre-draft process and NBA pre-draft camp in Orlando, and his recent decision to not return for his senior year. /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Dominic-McGuire-2046/ /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Dominic-McGuire-2046/ Sat, 12 May 2007 21:25:00 -0400 Mario Boggan has experienced a lot for a college athlete. Heck, he?s experienced a lot for any college student. Since 1999, Boggan has played basketball at three different high schools, and spent time at four different colleges, in an amazing journey that now leaves him staring at the potential to be playing in the NBA next season. /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Mario-Boggan-2038/ /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Mario-Boggan-2038/ Wed, 09 May 2007 02:40:54 -0400 Sometimes patience pays off. It did for Russell Carter. After riding the bench for his first two seasons at Notre Dame, and not being a go to option as a junior, Carter finally got his chance as a senior and made the most of it, earning All-Big East honors.?I just waited my time, practiced a lot and got better,? Carter said. ?We always had a lot of guards in our line up, so I just deferred to them.? /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Russell-Carter-2035/ /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Russell-Carter-2035/ Sun, 06 May 2007 18:40:29 -0400 It takes a special kind of athlete to achieve high levels of success in two sports. Trey Johnson is a special athlete. Coming out of high school he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals as a pitching prospect. Johnson decided to pass on the major leagues and try his hand at the college game first. Now, five years later, Johnson has a good chance at being drafted by the NBA as well. /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Trey-Johnson-2029/ /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Trey-Johnson-2029/ Wed, 02 May 2007 21:19:17 -0400 Spencer Hawes sits down with Jonathan Givony and Rodger Bohn to discuss being one and done, the fallout of not playing in the NCAA tournament, his timetable for deciding whether to stay in the draft, his political beliefs, NBA comparison, and more. /article/Spencer-Hawes%22I-was-raised-to-speak-up-for-what-I-believe%22--Part-Two--2023/ /article/Spencer-Hawes%22I-was-raised-to-speak-up-for-what-I-believe%22--Part-Two--2023/ Tue, 01 May 2007 02:14:53 -0400 Spencer Hawes sits down with Jonathan Givony and Rodger Bohn to discuss his classes at the University of Washington, the sometimes confusing process of being an underclassmen in the draft, what it will take for him to stay in, his season at UW, and more. /article/Spencer-Hawes-%22Down-by-the-hoop-is-where-I-like-to-play%22--Part-One--2021/ /article/Spencer-Hawes-%22Down-by-the-hoop-is-where-I-like-to-play%22--Part-One--2021/ Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:47:34 -0400 A complete list of all the realistic NBA draft prospects available in the 2007 draft, along with their known representation. /article/2007-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Agent-Listings-2018/ /article/2007-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Agent-Listings-2018/ Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:18:25 -0400 Joey Whelan takes us into the life of another NBA draft prospect with Avis Wyatt, discussing the humble beginnings of his basketball career, how he ended up in Division II, his college career, playing at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, and his anticipation for going through the pre-draft process and playing at the NBA pre-draft camp in Orlando. /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Avis-Wyatt-2017/ /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Avis-Wyatt-2017/ Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:38:30 -0400 Joey Whelan takes us into the life of another NBA draft prospect with De'Angelo Alexander, discussing his initial two college seasons at Oklahoma University, transfering to Charlotte in the Atlantic-10, representing his country in the U-19 World Junior Championships in Greece amongst and against a host of current NBA players, playing and winning the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, preparing for the NBA draft, and more. /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-De-Angelo-Alexander-2005/ /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-De-Angelo-Alexander-2005/ Thu, 19 Apr 2007 02:25:21 -0400 [c]Afflalo at his press conference last Tuesday[/c]In a wide-ranging and in-depth interview, Arron Afflalo discusses entering the NBA draft this year and last, potentially attending the NBA pre-draft camp next month, his strengths and weaknesses as a player, his role at UCLA and what we haven't seen from him yet, his upside, and more. /article/Arron-Afflalo-%22When-it-s-all-said-and-done,-I-ll-be-at-the-top%22-2001/ /article/Arron-Afflalo-%22When-it-s-all-said-and-done,-I-ll-be-at-the-top%22-2001/ Mon, 16 Apr 2007 02:10:58 -0400 Joey Whelan takes us into the life of another NBA draft prospect with Bobby Brown, discussing his recruiting (or lack thereof) in high school out of storied Westchester, his successful NCAA career, the overtures he's received from high-major colleges to transfer, playing in the NABC all-star game, entering the NBA draft last season, and his anticipation for going through the pre-draft process for a second time. /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Bobby-Brown-1999/ /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Bobby-Brown-1999/ Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:19:56 -0400 Director of NCAA Scouting Jonathan Watters breaks down the freshman class of 2007's finest, after a week of observation at this year's Nike Hoop Summit. First up, a formidable group of floor generals - projected top picks OJ Mayo and Derrick Rose, along with Jerryd Bayless, Johnny Flynn and Nolan Smith. /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-Team-USA-Player-Recap--Part-One-the-Guards--1998/ /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-Team-USA-Player-Recap--Part-One-the-Guards--1998/ Fri, 13 Apr 2007 23:55:11 -0400 There is an argument to be made that for most NCAA players, no decision is more important when deciding to turn professional than the agent selection process. Agents play an absolutely essential role in helping steer their clients through the often very complicated NBA draft process. Starting with knowing the timing of when to declare for the draft, gathering feedback from NBA executives on a player?s draft stock, picking a suitable trainer to prepare for private workouts and (potentially) the pre-draft camp, setting up workouts and managing the ?hype? factor that can play a role in where a player is selected, and much much more?the wrong choice at this early stage can end up delivering a serious setback that some players just can?t recover from, shooting a career down before it ever gets off the ground. Note: This article was originally published in April of 2007 /article/Navigating-through-the-NBA-Agent-Selection-Process-1997/ /article/Navigating-through-the-NBA-Agent-Selection-Process-1997/ Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:00:38 -0400 Individual player recaps from the first two games of the last day of Portsmouth. Carl Landry finally puts in a Carl Landry-esqe performance...Fellow Purdue senior David Teague follows suit...Dan Nwaelele with another very solid performance. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Four--part-one--1991/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Four--part-one--1991/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 03:54:05 -0400 Individual player recaps from the last two games of the last day of Portsmouth, including the championship. Russell Carter has arguably the best single-game performance of any player here so far...DaShaun Wood locks up tournament MVP honors...Jamaal Tatum finishes up the PIT strong...Adam Haluska goes 0-9 from beyond the arc... /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Four--part-two--1992/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Four--part-two--1992/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 03:53:02 -0400 Joey Whelan takes us into the life of an NBA draft prospect with Jamaal Tatum, including a recap of his season, winning Missouri Valley Conference player of the year honors, earning a 4-seed in the NCAA tournament, making the Sweet 16, winning Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year, playing in the NABC game, participating in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, and selecting an agent to represent him for the NBA draft. /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Jamaal-Tatum-1987/ /article/NBA-Draft-Diary-Jamaal-Tatum-1987/ Sun, 08 Apr 2007 02:45:29 -0400 [c]Despite the complaints, day three again saw a very strong turnout from NBA executives[/c]A short rumor mill from what we're hearing at Portsmouth about Kevin Durant, Acie Law, Ty Lawson and others...DaShaun Wood continues to secure himself for Portsmouth MVP honors...Daryl Watkins shows some skills...Russell Carter with another solid showing...Ryvon Covile and Rashad Jones-Jennings battle for the stat-line of the night. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-1985/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-1985/ Sat, 07 Apr 2007 04:44:56 -0400 [c]Ayinde Ubaka[/c]Zabian Dowdell continues with his solid performance from Day One. Ayinde Ubaka improves on his Day One performance, finding a good balance between scoring and distributing the ball. Gary Neal shows off his impressive and versatile scoring ability with 19 points in 24 minutes. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-1978/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-1978/ Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:58:31 -0400 [c]Dashaun Wood[/c]Recapping the first two games of the PIT, including who showed up, who didn't and what the fallout might be from that. DaShaun Wood came away as the star of day one, while players like De'Angelo Alexander, Russell Carter, Zabian Dowdell, Ayinde Ubaka and Sean Marshall also played well. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-1975/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-1975/ Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:30:12 -0400 Greg Oden delivers the dominant performance we've all been waiting for...Corey Brewer secures Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors...Taurean Green delivers his best performance of the NCAA tournament...Al Horford comes in with a mixed performance...Mike Conley plays well despite foul trouble...that and more. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Nat-l-Championship-Game--1968/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Nat-l-Championship-Game--1968/ Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:28:54 -0400 The official rosters of the 2007 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, the first of two pre-draft camps. The NCAA seniors only tournament will be held from April 4th-7th in Portsmouth, Virginia. Check out the the official website of PIT, where you can find more info as well as the daily box-scores. /article/2007-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Rosters-1965/ /article/2007-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Rosters-1965/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:33:46 -0400 Roy Hibbert has an outstanding outing in defeat...Mike Conley Jr takes his game to a new level with Greg Oden on the bench...Corey Brewer plays a sensational game on both ends of the floor against UCLA...Al Horford pulls down 17 rebounds. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Final-Four---Stock-Up-1964/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Final-Four---Stock-Up-1964/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:58:44 -0400 Greg Oden struggles with foul trouble against Georgetown...Jeff Green disappears for the Hoyas...Arron Afflalo goes MIA once again when the Bruins need him most...Ron Lewis snaps his outstanding streak of play. That and much more. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Final-Four--Stock-Down-Neutral-1963/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Final-Four--Stock-Down-Neutral-1963/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:47:39 -0400 Who is officially in and out of the NBA draft as of April 29th on the domestic and international fronts, along with who is speculated to be considering entering their name or testing the waters. Links to media reports, inside information from NBA sources on the chances of underclassmen declaring and early draft projections on where the potential early-entry candidates might land. Latest News: Nikita Shabalkin and Ivanov Twins enter. /article/2007-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-List--Updated-April-29th-/ /article/2007-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-List--Updated-April-29th-/ Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:10:57 -0400 [c]Roy Hibbert helps his stock tremendously on the biggest stage he's ever played on[/c]A belated look at the Elite Eight games on Sunday after rewatching the tapes on both. Roy Hibbert and Jeff Green play fantastic games against UNC...Taurean Green and Lee Humphrey lead Florida back to the promised land with their timely outside shooting...A small revival for Malik Hairston...14+14 for Joakim Noah....Ty Lawson and Corey Brewer disappoint. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Elite-Eight,-Sunday-games-/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Elite-Eight,-Sunday-games-/ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:26:24 -0400 [c]Greg Oden put on a dominant performance Ohio State to the Final Four[/c]Arron Afflalo breaks out of his shooting funk...Brandon Rush tries to step up for Kansas...Mike Conley wows with his slashing...Julian Wright disappears....and much more. Final Update: /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Elite-Eight,-Saturday-games--1950/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Elite-Eight,-Saturday-games--1950/ Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:31:44 -0400 [c]Jeff Green puts Georgetown back in the Elite Eight[/c]Nick Young has one outstanding half against North Carolina...Ty Lawson wears out USC by pushing the tempo...Roy Hibbert fouls out, but still swings the game in Georgetown's favor...Joakim Noah does what he does best...that and much more. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--Sweet-16,-Friday----Stock-Down-Neutral/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--Sweet-16,-Friday----Stock-Down-Neutral/ Sat, 24 Mar 2007 05:32:24 -0400 [c]Taj Gibson rises to the occasion against two sure-fire NBA players[/c]Al Horford leads his team to victory yet again...Taurean Green plays his role and helps the Gators advance...Gabe Pruitt shows he's a legit NBA prospect in losing to UNC /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--Sweet-16,-Friday-games---Stock-Up-1947/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--Sweet-16,-Friday-games---Stock-Up-1947/ Sat, 24 Mar 2007 05:18:23 -0400 Following the resigning of Kentucky Head Coach Tubby Smith, 6-11 Junior Randolph Morris has decided to leave Lexington to sign with the New York Knicks. The Kentucky Wildcats were blindsided by Morris for the second time in two years, as he apparently did not bother to inform them of his intentions. ?My understanding was that he is going to wait until a new head coach is hired to make a decision,? a representative of the Kentucky Sports Information Department told us earlier today. This move exposes a massive loophole in the NCAA rule book that allows underclassmen to declare for the draft and become NBA free agents with their NCAA eligibility still intact if they go undrafted, and could have huge implications on the thought process of when college players decide to enter their name in the draft. /article/The-Randolph-Morris-Loophole-1945/ /article/The-Randolph-Morris-Loophole-1945/ Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:05:43 -0400 [c]Acie Law finishes off a magnificent senior year with a mysterious performance[/c]Greg Oden plays just 18 minutes due to foul trouble...Arron Afflalo shoots poorly from the field, but not from the line in a UCLA win...Julian Wright throws up a stinker against Southern Illinois...Aaron Gray finishes his career with another disappointing performance. That and much more. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--Sweet-16,-Thursday-games---Down-Neutral-1944/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--Sweet-16,-Thursday-games---Down-Neutral-1944/ Fri, 23 Mar 2007 05:25:30 -0400 [c]Mike Conley, Ron Lewis and Thad Matta come up huge in another unforgettable second half comeback[/c]A look at the prospects who helped themselves the most in the fifth day of games in the NCAA tournament.Brandon Rush steps up for Kansas...Chris Lofton bows out with another terrific shooting display...Jamaal Tatum ends his college career on a high note. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--Sweet-16,-Thursday-games---Stock-Up-1943/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--Sweet-16,-Thursday-games---Stock-Up-1943/ Fri, 23 Mar 2007 05:12:25 -0400 [c]Patrick O'Bryant looks like the poster boy for the 2006 NCAA Tournament warrior so far[/c]It?s inevitable almost. A college season or career comes to a close with a three week tournament that is intended to determine who the best team in the NCAA is. It?s a national pastime almost, garnering an incredible amount of media hype and almost non-stop TV coverage from all the cable and broadcast networks. Due to the nature of its format?a one and done competition and the many variables that go along with it, it?s questionable whether the tournament is able to decide who the best team in the country is. What?s even more questionable, though, is whether it should be relied on as a tool to analyze the professional potential of the hundreds of players who participate. Like it or not, though, that?s exactly what ends up happening if history is any indicator. This article was originally published in March of 2007. /article/The-Perils-of-March-Madness/ /article/The-Perils-of-March-Madness/ Tue, 20 Mar 2007 01:10:09 -0400 A look at the prospects who saw their stock drop or remain neutral in the fourth day of games at the NCAA tournament.Kevin Durant gets his, but his teammates were nowhere to be found...Joakim Noah struggles for touches but finds other ways to contribute to another Florida victory...Nick Fazekas disappears for his third straight NCAA tournament. Alando Tucker disappoints... And much much more. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-Sunday---Stock-Down-Neutral-1935/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-Sunday---Stock-Down-Neutral-1935/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 05:01:43 -0400 A look at the prospects who helped themselves the most in the fourth day of games in the NCAA tournament.Dominic McGuire declaring for the draft...Al Horford puts together arguably his most impressive performance in a Florida uniform...Wendell White powers his way past Wisconsin, helping his draft stock tremendously along the way...Julian Wright holds serve amongst top prospects who are having excellent NCAA tournament runs so far...Nick Young helps take down Kevin Durant and Texas...and much much more. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-Sunday-games---Stock-Up-1934/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-Sunday-games---Stock-Up-1934/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:15:52 -0400 A look at the prospects who saw their stock drop or remain neutral in the second day of games at the NCAA tournament.Aaron Gray plays a solid, but not overwhelming game against an undersized VCU frontcourt. Greg Oden has a poor first half but recovers nicely in a near-loss to Xavier. Darren Collison, Jeff Green, Terrence Williams, Mike Jones and much much more. Final Update /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-Saturday---Down-Neutral-1933/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-Saturday---Down-Neutral-1933/ Sun, 18 Mar 2007 05:29:24 -0400 A look at the prospects who helped themselves the most in the second day of games at the NCAA tournament. Ty Lawson and Tyler Hansbrough combine for a spectacular performance against Michigan State. Ron Lewis and Mike Conley Jr. take down Xavier with some clutch play. Eric Maynor, Acie Law, Derrick Byars, Roy Hibbert, Jared Dudley, and much much more. Final Update /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-Saturday-games---Stock-Up/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-Saturday-games---Stock-Up/ Sat, 17 Mar 2007 16:08:57 -0400 [c]Joakim Noah reminds us why we liked him so much to begin with last March[/c]A look at the prospects who helped themselves the most in the second day of games at the NCAA tournament.J.R. Reynolds, Chris Lofton and Sean Singletary started off the day right from the guards department as far as dominating offensive performances go, while Carl Landry, Joakim Noah, and Craig Bradshaw dominated the inside from the frontcourt. That and much much more in what turned out to be a phenomenal day of college basketball. Final Update /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-64,-Friday-games---Stock-Up-1929/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-64,-Friday-games---Stock-Up-1929/ Sat, 17 Mar 2007 04:57:27 -0400 [c]Mustafa Shakur ends his NCAA career with another uneven performance[/c]A look at the prospects who saw their stock drop or remain neutral in the second day of games at the NCAA tournament.Kevin Durant has an average performance by his standards, but still finishes with 27 points. Alando Tucker wakes up early enough to not see his team fall to #15 seed Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Thaddeus Young and Javaris Crittenton put in mediocre efforts against UNLV and are therefore already on their way home. That and much much more inside. Final Update /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-64,-Friday-games---Down-Neutral-1927/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-64,-Friday-games---Down-Neutral-1927/ Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:52:28 -0400 [c]Eric Maynor had his coming out party in the biggest upset of day one[/c]A look at the prospects who helped themselves the most in the first day of games at the NCAA tournament. Sophomore Eric Maynor takes down Duke in the most exciting game of day one. Stephen Curry announced his presence to the national scene with 30 points in a loss to Maryland. Tyrese Rice showed great leadership skills in helping Boston College take down Texas Tech, and much more.[Final Update] /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-64,-Thursday-games---Stock-Up-1926/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-64,-Thursday-games---Stock-Up-1926/ Fri, 16 Mar 2007 02:21:52 -0400 A look at the prospects who hurt or did nothing for their stock with the way they played in round one of the tournament on Thursday. Josh McRoberts puts up career numbers in a shocking upset to VCU. Dominic James exits the tournament disappointed courtesy of Tom Izzo's Michigan State. Greg Oden takes care of business. And much much more. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-64,-Thursday---Down-Neutral-1923/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-64,-Thursday---Down-Neutral-1923/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:51:54 -0400 [c]Joakim Noah and Al Horford teamed up to secure Florida another title[/c]In the part four of our NBA Draft stock watch series for the conference tournament week that is now concluded, we look at a number of prospects that saw their stock rise, fall or remain steady thanks to the way they played. Joakim Noah, Al Horford, Bryce Taylor and Stephane Lasme conclude our discussion. /article/NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch-Conference-Tournament-Week--Part-Four--1921/ /article/NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch-Conference-Tournament-Week--Part-Four--1921/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:13:16 -0400 [c]Brandan Wright and Brandon Costner were the two best players at the ACC Tournament in Tampa[/c]In the part three of our NBA Draft stock watch series for the conference tournament week that is now concluded, we look at a number of prospects that saw their stock rise, fall or remain steady thanks to the way they played. Brandan Wright, Trey Johnson, Brandon Costner, Josh McRoberts and others are included in the discussion. /article/NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch-Conference-Tournament-Week--Part-Three--1919/ /article/NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch-Conference-Tournament-Week--Part-Three--1919/ Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:08:17 -0400 In the part two of our NBA Draft stock watch series for the conference tournament week that is now concluded, we look at a number of prospects that saw their stock rise, fall or remain steady thanks to the way they played. Greg Oden, Jeff Green, Caleb Green, Joey Dorsey and many others are included in the discussion. /article/NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch-Conference-Tournament-Week-Part-Two--1916/ /article/NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch-Conference-Tournament-Week-Part-Two--1916/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 04:04:38 -0400 [c]Kevin Durant continues to show why he's the best player in the country[/c]In the first part of our NBA Draft stock watch series for the conference tournament week that is now finished, we look at a number of prospects that saw their stock rise, fall or remain steady thanks to the way they played. Kevin Durant, Roy Hibbert, Thaddeus Young, Aaron Gray and many others are included in the discussion. /article/NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch-Conference-Tournament-Week--Part-One--1913/ /article/NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch-Conference-Tournament-Week--Part-One--1913/ Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:50:27 -0400 Which games are NBA scouts booking as must-sees on their itinerary for this upcoming weekend? What matchups or potential matchups are making them salivate? To answer that, we take a look at the 10 best head to head clashes we?re looking forward to from an individual NBA draft perspective. /article/NCAA-Tournament,-Weekend-One-10-Best-Individual-Player-Matchups-1912/ /article/NCAA-Tournament,-Weekend-One-10-Best-Individual-Player-Matchups-1912/ Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:31:14 -0400 [c]Al Thornton is soaring up draft boards after another terrific performance[/c]Al Thornton, D.J. Augustine, Ivan Radenovic, Craig Bradshaw and Avis Wyatt wrap up the last installment this season of our NCAA weekly performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers---3-8-2007,-Part-One-1904/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers---3-8-2007,-Part-One-1904/ Thu, 08 Mar 2007 02:55:31 -0500 Trey Johnson, Al Horford, D.J. Strawberry (pictured) and Aleks Maric help us kick off the first edition of our weekly NCAA performers column. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers---3-7-2007,-Part-One-1901/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers---3-7-2007,-Part-One-1901/ Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:24:00 -0500 Chris Lofton takes home player of the year honors in DraftExpress' 2006-2007 SEC Postseason Awards. That, and much more inside. /article/DraftExpress-2006-2007-SEC-Postseason-Awards-1892/ /article/DraftExpress-2006-2007-SEC-Postseason-Awards-1892/ Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:14:32 -0500 The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is one of only two pre-draft camps, although it is locally organized and not officially run by the NBA. PIT is traditionally held in the weekend following the NCAA Final Four in Portsmouth, Virginia, and is usually well attended by every NBA team, at least for the first few days. It is also a popular destination for European teams to get a first look at some of the best American players who might be starring in their leagues over the next few years. If you ever felt the urge to see what it would look like if every agent and runner in America came together in one gym for four days, this would be your spot. The organizers attempt to assemble the 64 best NCAA senior draft prospects in the country for an 8 team, 12 game tournament held over a four day period. The 55th edition of the tournament will be conducted this year from April 4th to April 7th. For the second straight year, DraftExpress presents our own version of who we think should be invited to the tournament. /article/Suggested-Rosters,-2007-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament/ /article/Suggested-Rosters,-2007-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament/ Sat, 03 Mar 2007 22:49:29 -0500 Seniors rule the roost, with Jared Dudley edging out Al Thornton and a hard-charging Zabian Dowdell for ACC Player of the Year honors. Maryland's Greivis Vasquez is Freshman of the Year, narrowly beating out an absolutely loaded field. /article/ACC-Individual-Postseason-Awards-1885/ /article/ACC-Individual-Postseason-Awards-1885/ Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:52:22 -0500 [c]The Milk House--where it all gets settled?[/c]Buried in an excellent blog entry by ESPN Insider?s Chad Ford today was the extremely interesting news about a major rule change that could have significant implications on this year?s draft process. According to Ford, the NBA has decided to ban all agent and team-sponsored workouts until after the NBA pre-draft camp (bumped up a week to May 27th) is completed. Everyone agrees that the system was broken and that a change is in order, but is this the right move? To find out, DraftExpress dipped into our network of NBA personnel, the NBA?s official Scouting Service, and player agents to find out how the most important sides of the process feel about this new policy. /article/Shaking-Up-the-Draft-Process%97No-Workouts-before-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-1882/ /article/Shaking-Up-the-Draft-Process%97No-Workouts-before-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-1882/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:55:13 -0500 [c]Herbert Hill continues to power his way up draft boards[/c]Three seniors and one junior get the call in part two of our NCAA weekly performers. Herbert Hill finishes off the season in style. Gabe Pruitt is slowly adapting to his new role as USC's point guard. Jared Jordan shows a national audience what they've been missing out on all year. And Alando Tucker loses some ground in the national player of the year award race. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers---3-1-2007,-Part-Two-1881/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers---3-1-2007,-Part-Two-1881/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:43:39 -0500 [c]Kevin Durant returns to form just in time for March Madness[/c]Kevin Durant, Lawrence Hill and Bobby Brown are our chosen standouts in this edition of the NCAA Weekly Performers. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers---2-28-2007,-Part-One-1879/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers---2-28-2007,-Part-One-1879/ Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:53:07 -0500 Continuing with part two of our conference by conference postseason awards, DraftExpress looks at the Big East. Jeff Green comes away with the top honor, while a trio of virtual unknowns emerge from anonymity to a spot in our All-Big East first team. /article/DraftExpress-2006-2007-Big-East-Postseason-Awards/ /article/DraftExpress-2006-2007-Big-East-Postseason-Awards/ Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:07:24 -0500 DX begins a new series, looking at a different conference every day this week. Ohio State dominated the Big Ten as expected, taking four of the five major categories. But Alando Tucker earns Big Ten POY, and Drew Neitzel's late season heroics land him a spot on the All-Big Ten First Team. While the Thad Five certainly dominate in terms of newcomer press, there is more to the All-Freshman team than Oden, Cook and Conley. /article/DX-Individual-Awards-The-Big-Ten-1874/ /article/DX-Individual-Awards-The-Big-Ten-1874/ Mon, 26 Feb 2007 03:40:07 -0500 [c]This season hasn't gone exactly as planned for Thaddeus Young so far (Reuters)[/c]With the NCAA season about three quarters of the ways through, many college prospects are already seriously contemplating entering this year's draft. This year more than ever, considering the sheer depth of this year's draft class; it's crucial for prospects to gather the right type of information from as many well-informed sources as possible. With that said, we continue our series discussing players that we're hearing strong rumors about potentially declaring for the draft or leaving college altogether, and who may want to think twice before they make a career-defining move. Thaddeus Young gets the honor of being our 2nd prospect analyzed. /article/Striking-While-the-Iron-is-Cold-Thaddeus-Young-1870/ /article/Striking-While-the-Iron-is-Cold-Thaddeus-Young-1870/ Sun, 25 Feb 2007 04:43:54 -0500 In front of 20 NBA scouts, arguably the top two center prospects in the collegiate game not named Greg Oden matched up against one and another in Pittsburgh. Washington freshman Spencer Hawes and Pitt senior Aaron Gray had the most highly touted matchup of two center prospects the college game has had to offer us thus far this season. While neither player was outstanding in the game, one prospect did clearly win the matchup in Pitt?s narrow 65-61 victory at home. Also included is an interview with Washington freshman Spencer Hawes. /article/Marquee-Matchup-Spencer-Hawes-vs.-Aaron-Gray-1869/ /article/Marquee-Matchup-Spencer-Hawes-vs.-Aaron-Gray-1869/ Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:40:01 -0500 [c]Nick Young is establishing himself as one of the most dangerous shooting guards in the country[/c]Nick Young, Tyler Hansbrough, Derrick Byars and Reggie Williams get the call in this edition of the NCAA Weekly Performers. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-20-07---Part-One-1862/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-20-07---Part-One-1862/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 03:17:09 -0500 [c]Roy Hibbert is rising up draft boards with his outstanding play as of late[/c]In part two of our weekly NCAA performers series we take a long look at the play of Georgetown junior duo Jeff Green and Roy Hibbert, evaluating the success they've seen both individually and as one of the hottest teams in the country as of late, and discuss how that might affect their draft stock. Sophomore point guard Tyrese Rice, who is currently leading the ACC in assists, is also discussed. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-16-07---Part-Two-1536/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-16-07---Part-Two-1536/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:25:19 -0500 Part one of our weekly performers series examines three super-scoring seniors and one all-around sophomore. Julian Wright has a career game with 33 points that looked a lot more impressive in the boxscore than it did on tape. Demitris Nichols also breaks his career mark with a 39 point effort against St. John's. Morris Almond has an average game by his standards, scoring a measly 29 points. And Adam Haluska is making a strong case for 1st team All-Big 10 honors with a couple of recent 30-point performances. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-14-07---Part-One-1535/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-14-07---Part-One-1535/ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:38:26 -0500 Georgetown surges, Duke Plummens, and Arizona reappears in the latest JW Top 25. /article/The-JW-Top-25-1838/ /article/The-JW-Top-25-1838/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:05:46 -0500 Part two of our weekly performers series concludes with Brandan Wright of North Carolina, Jarrius Jackson of Texas Tech, Josh McRoberts of Duke, and Josh Carter of Texas A&M. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-8-07---Part-Two-1532/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-8-07---Part-Two-1532/ Thu, 08 Feb 2007 03:12:37 -0500 Three seniors and one freshman kick off this edition of the NCAA Weekly Performers. Acie Law might have had the most impressive week we've seen from any player all season long. Sherron Collins has worked his way firmly into KU's deep rotation and is showing us just how bright his future might be. Jared Dudley continues to play like a 1st team All-American, and finally gets some recognition for it on this site. And lastly Cartier Martin explodes for seven 3-pointers in an upset road win over Texas. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-7-07---Part-One-1530/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-2-7-07---Part-One-1530/ Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:36:28 -0500 Marquette enters the Top 10, Virginia makes an appearance, and Arizona is unranked for the first time this season... /article/The-JW-Top-25-1818/ /article/The-JW-Top-25-1818/ Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:24:17 -0500 Brook Lopez of Stanford, Aaron Brooks of Oregon, Zabian Dowdell of Virginia and Brandon Rush of Kansas are our four feature players for the second installment of our NCAA weekly performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-31-07---Part-Two-1527/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-31-07---Part-Two-1527/ Thu, 01 Feb 2007 03:09:59 -0500 Part one of our NCAA weekly performers series includes in-depth progress reports on Tywon Lawson of North Carolina, Nick Fazekas of Nevada, Aaron Bruce of Baylor, and Gary Neal of Towson. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-30-07---Part-One/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-30-07---Part-One/ Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:54:39 -0500 Jonathan Watters' Top 25, presented in a conference-by-conference format. /article/The-JW-Top-25-1802/ /article/The-JW-Top-25-1802/ Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:50:11 -0500 Part two of our NCAA Weekly Performers series takes an in-depth look at Joakim Noah of Florida, as well as three ACC players in Thaddeus Young of Georgia Tech, J.R. Reynolds from Virginia, and James Mays of Clemson. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-24-07---Part-Two-1524/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-24-07---Part-Two-1524/ Thu, 25 Jan 2007 03:32:35 -0500 Dominic McGuire of Fresno State, Ron Steele of Alabama, Mike Conley Jr. of Ohio State and Stanley Robinson of UConn are featured in part one of this week's NCAA performers series. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-22-07---Part-One-1523/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers,-1-22-07---Part-One-1523/ Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:47:10 -0500 Behind schedule, but here nonetheless. The Pac-10 continues its rise, the MVC continues to confuse, with a striking lack of qualified teams from elsewhere in the country. /article/The-JW-Top-25-1788/ /article/The-JW-Top-25-1788/ Mon, 22 Jan 2007 23:34:37 -0500 Texas-Oklahoma State, James Mays, Wilson Chandler, Stanley Robinson, USC, Washinton State, Kyle Weaver, and UNC-Ga Tech /article/Saturday-Quick-Shots-1784/ /article/Saturday-Quick-Shots-1784/ Sun, 21 Jan 2007 03:37:27 -0500 Marcus Williams sets a career best with 27 points against Oregon State, only to trump himself with 34 points three days later against Oregon. Herbert Hill is quietly making a case for Big East Player of the Year while averaging 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game, though he won't likely be under the radar for much longer. And Malik Hairston puts up a solid performance in a win over Arizona, as many still wonder if he'll ever live up to expectations. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers----1-18-07,-Part-Two-1519/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers----1-18-07,-Part-Two-1519/ Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:57:50 -0500 Greg Oden explodes for 24 points and 15 rebounds in a narrow win over Tennessee. Dominic James emerges from a slump against West Virginia. Jeff Pendergraph gives scouts a good reason to visit Arizona State with the impressive numbers he's putting up as of late. And Jason Smith has a typical performance against San Diego State. /article/Weekly-NCAA-Performers,-1-17-07,-Part-One-1517/ /article/Weekly-NCAA-Performers,-1-17-07,-Part-One-1517/ Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:20:38 -0500 Jonathan Watters has to struggle to come up with nation's 25 best teams through January the 14th. /article/Fear-and-Loathing-in-The-JW-Top-25-1776/ /article/Fear-and-Loathing-in-The-JW-Top-25-1776/ Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:20:00 -0500 The DraftExpress NCAA Freshman rankings, announced and broken down. /article/NCAA-Freshman-Rankings-1772/ /article/NCAA-Freshman-Rankings-1772/ Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:19:03 -0500 Continuing with part two of our NCAA Weekly Performers, we take a look at three freshman in Chase Budinger, Javaris Crittenton and Greg Oden, as well as one junior in Richard Roby. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers----1-10-2007,-Part-Two-1511/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers----1-10-2007,-Part-Two-1511/ Thu, 11 Jan 2007 01:00:59 -0500 Our first installment of the weekly NCAA performers series features three outstanding young wing players, and one experienced senior point guard. Kevin Durant leaves us no choice but to lead off with him following an amazing 37 point, 16 rebound performance against Colorado. Corey Brewer puts up another near-triple double against Georgia. Quincy Pondexter explodes off the bench against Arizona. And in the same game for the opposing team, Mustafa Shakur shows that his phenomenal senior year is no fluke and he's truly a changed player. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers----1-9-2007,-Part-One-1510/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers----1-9-2007,-Part-One-1510/ Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:45:10 -0500 Few changes at the top, but Washington State and Missouri State make big jumps and five new teams enter the rankings... /article/The-JW-Top-25-1764/ /article/The-JW-Top-25-1764/ Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:41:36 -0500 Continuing with part two of our NCAA Weekly Performers series, we take a look at Kyle Visser of Wake Forest, as well as Taj Gibson and Nick Young of USC. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers---1-3-2007,-Part-Two-1507/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers---1-3-2007,-Part-Two-1507/ Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:49:12 -0500 After a one week hiatus, our weekly performers series returns with an in-depth look at four impact players from late December. Mario Boggan is carrying Oklahoma State to an unexpected NCAA Tournament berth with his play so far. James Davis is a 7-1 junior college transfer who is showing high-major talent playing against Lamar. Aaron Gray is showing why he decided to return for his senior season, and Arron Afflalo puts together one of the most impressive first half performances we've seen all year in a blowout win over a talented Washington team. Stay tuned tomorrow for part two. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers---1-2-2007,-Part-One-1505/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers---1-2-2007,-Part-One-1505/ Wed, 03 Jan 2007 03:33:01 -0500 Not much change at the top, but it continues to be a massacre outside the Top 10. It really wasn't fair to stop at 25 this week, with at least five more teams just as worthy as anybody outside the Top 20. As conference play begins, we should really start to get a feel for who is going to be a factor in March. /article/The-JW-Top-25-1743/ /article/The-JW-Top-25-1743/ Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:07:46 -0500 Jonathan Watters offers up a series of brief observations made over a full day of college hoops. Highlighted individuals include Brook Lopez, Bryce Taylor, DaSean Butler, Nick Fazekas, Mario Chalmers, Julian Wright and Christian Polk. /article/Saturday-Quick-Shots-1742/ /article/Saturday-Quick-Shots-1742/ Sun, 31 Dec 2006 05:15:01 -0500 At this time last season, college hoops fans and draft nuts alike were enjoying one of the best NPOY races the game had seen in some time. Both Adam Morrison and JJ Redick were considered near-lock lottery picks, both flirted with the mythical 30 ppg level, and both continued to one-up each other well into their respective conference seasons. 2007, projected to be one of the more top-heavy drafts in recent memory, is surprisingly thin on lottery picks producing at an All-American level. Other than truly sensational freshman Kevin Durant, not a single player projected to go in the Top 10 is even threatening the 20 ppg barrier. /article/JW-s-Non-Con-All-Americans-Off-the-Beaten-Mock-1734/ /article/JW-s-Non-Con-All-Americans-Off-the-Beaten-Mock-1734/ Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:48:14 -0500 Jonathan Watters releases his latest Top 25 power ranking. Florida regains the top spot, with Duke and Tennessee joining the defending 'champs as the big gainers and Gonzaga tumbling to the bottom of the poll. Drexel and Clemson lurking just outsdide the Top 25, with both teams likely to break through next week. /article/The-JW-Top-25-1728/ /article/The-JW-Top-25-1728/ Mon, 25 Dec 2006 18:47:35 -0500 Jonathan Watters gives his thought on the Pac-10 as conference play looms. Behind the emerges of Darren Collison, UCLA is the clear favorite. But Arizona and Washington have both displayed the ability to beat just about anybody. Spencer Hawes is emerging as the top player on the West Coast, with Chase Buddinger right there with the 7-footer for top prospect honors. Meanwhile, Oregon, USC and Washington State lurk in a strong middle of the pack, looking for the chance to play spoiler. /article/Holiday-Catch-Up-The-Pac-10-1726/ /article/Holiday-Catch-Up-The-Pac-10-1726/ Sun, 24 Dec 2006 17:02:45 -0500 Jonathan Watters reacts to Florida's emphatic holiday win. /article/Gators-Send-a-Message-1723/ /article/Gators-Send-a-Message-1723/ Sat, 23 Dec 2006 20:28:17 -0500 Jonathan Watters discusses all things ACC, giving his take on the upcoming conference race and highlighting major non-conference developments. Boston College has rebounded after a poor start and is under the radar nationally, while it might be time to cut Greg Paulus and the Blue Devils some slack as well. Georgia Tech, Virginia, and Virginia Tech were three popular sleepers headed into the year, but all three squads appear to have their fair share of issues at the moment. And at the top, the Tar Heels are only getting started. /article/Holiday-Catch-UpThe-ACC-1721/ /article/Holiday-Catch-UpThe-ACC-1721/ Fri, 22 Dec 2006 22:21:06 -0500 It was a quiet week for college hoops, but several notable performances still took place. Greg Oden, Wilson Chandler, Mike Mercer, Bobby Brown, and Hasheem Thabeet are discussed. /article/Weekly-Top-Performers-Holiday-Edition-1502/ /article/Weekly-Top-Performers-Holiday-Edition-1502/ Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:29:38 -0500 The Tar Heels hold on to the top spot...for now. /article/JW-Top-25-1711/ /article/JW-Top-25-1711/ Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:21:14 -0500 In part 2 of our recap covering last week's top performers, we take a look at a pair of standout freshman in Matt Bouldin of Gonzaga and Spencer Hawes of Washington. We also examine Alando Tucker breaking out in Wisconsin, Ramon Sessions establishing himself in Nevada, and the prolific scoring of Rodney Stuckey of Eastern Washington. /article/Weekly-Top-Performers--12-12--Part-2-1500/ /article/Weekly-Top-Performers--12-12--Part-2-1500/ Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:47:27 -0500 A recap of last week's NCAA action. Featured game reports on Arizona PF Ivan Radenovic, Villanova SF Curtis Sumpter, Tennessee shooter Chris Lofton, and Notre Dame wing Russell Carter. (Weekend Recap featuring Alando Tucker, Courtney Lee, Rodney Stuckey, Spencer Hawes, and Matt Bouldin coming tomorrow) /article/Weekly-Top-Performers--12-12--Part-1-1492/ /article/Weekly-Top-Performers--12-12--Part-1-1492/ Wed, 13 Dec 2006 04:22:10 -0500 An ordered listing of the 25 teams compiler Jonathan Watters believes to be the best in the land. (It may sound absurd, but give the JW Top 25 a chance)A discussion of the rationale for his methodology is also included. /article/The-JW-Top-25-1700/ /article/The-JW-Top-25-1700/ Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:10:20 -0500 Jonathan Watters explains why the discontinuation of the Gonzaga-Washington series would be a bad thing for college basketball fans, and comments on last night's rivalry barnburner. Team and individual scouting notes included. /article/Zags-Huskies-One-Rivalry-That-Must-Continue!-1693/ /article/Zags-Huskies-One-Rivalry-That-Must-Continue!-1693/ Sun, 10 Dec 2006 07:14:07 -0500 The surprising Utah Jazz are out to a hot start this season sitting atop the association with a 15-4 mark. Utah finished last year?s campaign with a disappointing .500 record and missed the playoffs by 3 games. During the offseason, General Manager Kevin O?Conner did little to tinker with the Jazz roster relying heavily on veteran free agent acquisition Derek Fisher, 3 draft picks, and the health of Carlos Boozer for the team to make a run at the playoffs. Utah has benefited from the play of their rookies including Paul Millsap who has emerged as an effective undersized power forward drafted in the second round and who will inevitably draw some rather obvious but superficial comparisons to Ryan Gomes. The Jazz first round pick, Ronnie Brewer, is a 6?7? three position player who has also seen significant playing time and has started 10 of the Jazz 19 games thus far. Draft Express will be following the progress of Brewer during his rookie season with a monthly report, of which, this is the first installment. /article/NBA-Rookie-Progress-Report-Ronnie-Brewer-1490/ /article/NBA-Rookie-Progress-Report-Ronnie-Brewer-1490/ Sat, 09 Dec 2006 19:47:10 -0500 Notre Dame comes away with a 99-85 win over #5 Alabama, behind Russell Carter's 27 points and clutch play down the stretch. /article/Carter-Finishes-Off-Alabama,-Last-Year-s-Demons-1687/ /article/Carter-Finishes-Off-Alabama,-Last-Year-s-Demons-1687/ Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:36:49 -0500 Al Thornton, JR Giddens, Ron Lewis and JamesOn Curry complete our spotlight on this week's NCAA performers. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers--12-4-2006---Part-Two-1489/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers--12-4-2006---Part-Two-1489/ Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:45:02 -0500 Kevin Durant, Sean Williams, a trio of Tar Heels and Jeremy Pargo highlight our first installment of our weekly NCAA performers series. All had performances this week that helped us learn a little bit more about their status as NBA draft prospects. /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers--12-4-2006---Part-One-1488/ /article/NCAA-Weekly-Performers--12-4-2006---Part-One-1488/ Tue, 05 Dec 2006 03:53:11 -0500 Jonathan Watters explores the recent success of finesse-oriented combo guards at the NBA level. Several intriguing freshman prospects who fit into this mold are discussed, including the player who last night delivered one of the nation's most outstanding performances thus far, Maryland freshman Greivis Vasquez. /article/Vasquez,--Roy--and-the-Modern-Combo-Guard-1668/ /article/Vasquez,--Roy--and-the-Modern-Combo-Guard-1668/ Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:52:22 -0500 Part three of our player recaps from the various tournaments conducted over the past week or more. Prospects discussed include Thaddeus Young, Josh McRoberts, Reyshawn Terry and DJ White. /article/Stock-Watch---Tournament-Week--Part-Three,-Stock-Down--1484/ /article/Stock-Watch---Tournament-Week--Part-Three,-Stock-Down--1484/ Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:18:07 -0500 Player recaps from the Maui Invitational, Preseason NIT, CBE Classic, Alaska Shootout, Old Spice Classic and Las Vegas Invitational.Prospects include DeVon Hardin, Joakim Noah, Javaris Crittenton, Brandon Rush, Al Horford, Tywon Lawson, Mario Chalmers, and Ayinde Ubaka. /article/Stock-Watch---Tournament-Week--Part-Two,-Stock-Neutral-/ /article/Stock-Watch---Tournament-Week--Part-Two,-Stock-Neutral-/ Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:47:05 -0500 Player recaps from the Maui Invitational, Preseason NIT, CBE Classic, Alaska Shootout, Old Spice Classic and Las Vegas Invitational.Prospects include Dominic James, Brandan Wright, Josh Heytvelt, Julian Wright, Darrell Arthur, Jared Jordan, Ryan Anderson, Taurean Green and more. /article/Stock-Watch---Tournament-Week--Part-One,-Stock-Up--1482/ /article/Stock-Watch---Tournament-Week--Part-One,-Stock-Up--1482/ Mon, 27 Nov 2006 02:57:52 -0500 Jonathan Watters offers up a preview of tomorrow's sure-to-be barnburner between Gonzaga and UNC. Also included is reaction to Marquette's upset CBE Classic win and the outstanding play of Tom Crean's elite sophomore guard duo. /article/Previewing-UNC-Gonzaga--James-and-McNeal-Thoughts-1651/ /article/Previewing-UNC-Gonzaga--James-and-McNeal-Thoughts-1651/ Wed, 22 Nov 2006 02:24:48 -0500 Scattered thoughts and observations from the early portion of tourney week. Team and prospect-based analysis on games and players involved in the Paradise Jam, Maui Classic, CBE Classic, and Preseason NIT. Georgia Tech discussed more in-depth. Also included is a mid-week Top 25. /article/Tournament-Week-Musings-1649/ /article/Tournament-Week-Musings-1649/ Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:54:35 -0500 Recap and analysis of the 2006 Paradise Jam semifinals, with a focus on Jermareo Davidson's standout performance in Alabama's win over Iowa. Mini scouting reports on Davidson and Hawkeye freshman NBA prospect Tyler Smith. Team-based thoughts and discussion of the Xavier-Villanova nightcap also included. /article/Davidson-Inspires-Alabama-to-Paradise-Jam-Finals-1644/ /article/Davidson-Inspires-Alabama-to-Paradise-Jam-Finals-1644/ Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:47:20 -0500 Four Syracuse players highlight our 2nd installment of the Top NBA Draft Prospects in the Big East. For the sake of consistency, the very talented freshman class has been left out of the equation until we have a chance to evaluate them as college prospects against their peers. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Two-6-10--1473/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-Two-6-10--1473/ Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:39:22 -0500 Rundown and detailed analysis of season openers for three elite prospects. Kevin Durant showed why he is currently considered the #2 prospect in the country, but also why some consider him a high-risk, high-reward proposition; Damion James proved that there is more than one big time freshman NBA prospect at Texas this year; Rodney Stuckey dazzled with a polished offensive package that appears to be tailor made for the modern NBA game; more thoughts on prospects such as Hasheem Thabeet, Stanley Robinson, DJ Augustin, Josh Heytvelt and Matt Bouldin /article/First-Look-Durant,-James,-Stuckey,-More...-1624/ /article/First-Look-Durant,-James,-Stuckey,-More...-1624/ Sat, 11 Nov 2006 04:53:47 -0500 There have been many great college basketball programs over the years; UCLA, Kansas, Kentucky, Duke and Indiana have all had their day. Some have been great for years, even decades at a time. When it comes to impact on the NBA, however, one program clearly stands apart from the rest. Two schools, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UCLA, have developed the most quality NBA talent over the span of the 60 years of league history, and over the last 25 years the Tar Heels have left the Bruins far behind. Carolina has had more first round draft picks than any other program (beating out archrival Duke for the honor), and the second highest number of draft picks overall (behind UCLA). Those draft picks have gone on to consistently meet or beat expectations for their performance in the NBA. As icing on the cake, Carolina has also had more former players develop into winning NBA coaches than any other college program, and in this regard there is not even a close second. /article/Want-to-Make-it-in-the-NBA-Start-at-the-End-of-Tobacco-Road--West-End-1472/ /article/Want-to-Make-it-in-the-NBA-Start-at-the-End-of-Tobacco-Road--West-End-1472/ Thu, 09 Nov 2006 03:23:31 -0500 Where the majority of colleges are in the middle of their exhibition slates, a few schools are already playing games that count. Tonight the Maryland Terrapins took the court for the second time, pulling away in the second half to defeat Vermont 81-63. /article/Maryland-First-Look-1607/ /article/Maryland-First-Look-1607/ Thu, 09 Nov 2006 01:09:14 -0500 Continuing with our preview of the Top NBA Draft Prospects in the NCAA, we move our attention to the Big East, with the prospects ranked #1 to #5. Dominic James, Roy Hibbert, Aaron Gray, Jeff Green and Wilson Chandler get the spotlight. For the sake of consistency, the very talented freshman class has been left out of the equation until we have a chance to evaluate them as college prospects against their peers. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-One-1-5--1471/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East--Part-One-1-5--1471/ Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:19:48 -0500 Does Anybody still think John Calipari can't reel in NBA talent coaching in the marginalized Conference USA? One of the most publicized sagas in modern-era recruiting history came to a close this evening, with elite Chicago-area point guard Derrick Rose's announcement that he will take his game to the C-USA in the fall of 2007. Why Memphis, instead of the successful in-state school in desperate need of a talent infusion, or a neighboring program that offers the chance to continue playing with AAU teammate Eric Gordon? Make no mistake about it, the lure of the NBA was written all over this decision. /article/Derrick-Rose,-John-Calipari-and-the-NBA-1595/ /article/Derrick-Rose,-John-Calipari-and-the-NBA-1595/ Sun, 05 Nov 2006 03:01:40 -0500 You will have to forgive me for getting a little riled up over an exhibition pounding that felt more like a JV-Varsity scrimmage than any sort of real competition, but I think I speak for many hoops fanatics when I say that it has been a long freakin' offseason. The night was packed full of elite prospects donning their respective college uni's for the first time, but the feature event had to be the debut of North Carolina's elite freshman trio. Let me tell you, Tywon Lawson, Wayne Ellingon, and Brandan Wright did anything but disappoint. /article/Exhibition-Coverage-Tar-Heel-Freshmen-Dazzle-1588/ /article/Exhibition-Coverage-Tar-Heel-Freshmen-Dazzle-1588/ Thu, 02 Nov 2006 04:28:47 -0500 DraftExpress evaluates the Top 15 NBA Draft prospects in the Big 12, continuing with part three, from prospects ranked #11 to #15. Mamadou Diene, Marcus Dove, Rahshon Clark, Cartier Martn and CJ Jerrells are all profiled. For the sake of consistency, the very talented freshman class has been left out of the equation until we have a chance to evaluate them as college prospects against their peers. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-Three-11-15--1469/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-Three-11-15--1469/ Wed, 01 Nov 2006 04:27:36 -0500 It has been quite a year for Big XII basketball, and I don?t mean that in a good way. The bombs have dropped almost everywhere, starting with Missouri finally putting Quin Snyder out of his misery halfway through last season and continuing right up to the doorstep of the new season. Last week it was Bill Walker?s shocking enrollment at Kansas State as a 2006 recruit, and Ricardo Patton picking up the slack for the Colorado administration and firing himself. Today came news that two more elite Big XII players are sidelined for significant chunks of time. Sasha Kaun?s knee injury is getting a lot more press than it would have if fellow junior big man CJ Giles hadn?t gotten the boot earlier this month, and Bob Knight?s decision to dismiss all-everything guard Jarrius Jackson may have effectively ended Texas Tech?s NCAA Tournament hopes. /article/Big-XII-Bombshells-Continue-to-Fall-1583/ /article/Big-XII-Bombshells-Continue-to-Fall-1583/ Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:52:11 -0500 DraftExpress continues to evaluate the top prospects in the NCAA on a conference by conference basis, this time with the Big 12. Sasha Kaun, Aaron Bruce, Mario Chalmers, Joseph Jones and Jarrius Jackson highlight the middle of the crop. For the sake of consistency, freshman have been left out of the equation. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-Two-6-10-/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-Two-6-10-/ Mon, 30 Oct 2006 03:53:09 -0500 Jonathan Watters continues his NCAA Preview coverage, with this segment featuring the Big XII. The lower half of the conference is unlikely to be very competitive this season, with four new head coaches appearing here and one more headed out the door at the end of the season. The new faces were by and large excellent hires and should eventually bring about an entirely new level of top-to-bottom competitiveness in the conference. But coaching changes happen for a reason, and rarely does a coach inherit a full cupboard from his predecessor. Nebraska's Doc Sadler appears to be in the worst trouble, while at Missouri Mike Anderson may have the best chance of landing on his feet. /article/Big-XII-Conference-Preview,-Part-1-1570/ /article/Big-XII-Conference-Preview,-Part-1-1570/ Thu, 26 Oct 2006 03:12:01 -0400 DraftExpress continues to evaluate the top prospects in the NCAA on a conference by conference basis, this time with the Big 12. Julian Wright, Brandon Rush, Acie Law, Richard Roby and CJ Giles highlight this crop. For the sake of consistency, freshman have been left out of the equation. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-One-1-5--1466/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-12--Part-One-1-5--1466/ Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:57:51 -0400 DraftExpress Director of NCAA Scouting Jonathan Watters takes a look at ten ACC players who could be on the verge of bigger and better things. Boston College C Sean Williams, Virgina G JR Reynolds, Georgia Tech F Jeremis Smith, NC State SF Gavin Grant, and Virginia Tech wing AD Vassallo headline the list. /article/ACC-Breakout-Players-1567/ /article/ACC-Breakout-Players-1567/ Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:00:25 -0400 DraftExpress evaluates the Top 15 NBA Draft prospects in the ACC, continuing with part three, from prospects ranked #11 to #15. For the sake of consistency, the very talented freshman class has been left out of the equation until we have a chance to evaluate them as college prospects against their peers. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-Three-11-15--1460/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-Three-11-15--1460/ Mon, 16 Oct 2006 04:27:01 -0400 DraftExpress evaluates the Top 10 NBA Draft prospects in the ACC, continuing with part two, from prospects ranked #6 to #10. For the sake of consistency, the very talented freshman class has been left out of the equation until we have a chance to evaluate them as college prospects against their peers. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-Two-6-10--1459/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-Two-6-10--1459/ Fri, 13 Oct 2006 18:06:17 -0400 DraftExpress evaluates the Top 15 NBA Draft prospects in the ACC, starting with part one from #1 to #5. For the sake of consistency, the very talented freshman class has been left out of the equation until we have a chance to evaluate them as college prospects against their peers. /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-One-1-5--1458/ /article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC--Part-One-1-5--1458/ Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:58:42 -0400 DraftExpress Director of Prep Scouting Rodger Bohn recently had the chance to chat with incoming Washington freshman Spencer Hawes. Hawes told DraftExpress of his summer workouts with Robert Swift, his reasoning for choosing Washington, and his experience going up against the #10 pick in this year?s NBA draft Saer Sene in the Hoop Summit, among other things. /article/Getting-To-Know-Spencer-Hawes-1418/ /article/Getting-To-Know-Spencer-Hawes-1418/ Wed, 19 Jul 2006 01:55:55 -0400 The surfeit of discussion about how teams should best utilize their relative position in the draft begs the question: what do historical trends tell us about the probability of successful outcomes given even broad parameters? Obviously it still comes down to the evaluation of the individual, but even broadly, are there types of players who tend to do better than others? What is the wisdom of moving down and for what purpose? What have been some of the biggest errors made and who has made them? What can an analysis of player outcomes tell us about these and other issues? /article/Predicting-NBA-Draft-Success-and-Failure-through-Historical-Trends-1362/ /article/Predicting-NBA-Draft-Success-and-Failure-through-Historical-Trends-1362/ Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:42:14 -0400 It was once thought that June of 2006 would be Greg Oden?s moment to shine. He would be working out for NBA teams, going through the Pre-Draft combine, and preparing for life the in the NBA. Instead, Oden and several other probable lottery picks from the high school class of 2006 are heading off to summer school. While the age limit has left this month?s draft in a bit of a weakened state, it stands to make the 2007 Draft a truly special affair. The high school class of 2006 is one of the strongest in recent memory, and potential ?one and done? candidates will soon be popping up everywhere. The following is a short run down of which incoming freshmen to pay particularly close attention to. /article/What-If-2006-High-School-Class-Boasts-Several-One-and-Done-Candidates-1359/ /article/What-If-2006-High-School-Class-Boasts-Several-One-and-Done-Candidates-1359/ Wed, 21 Jun 2006 01:25:26 -0400 Saer Sene impresses the Bulls at the Berto Center. Michael Jordan playing a part in Charlotte's draft decision. Danny Ainger and Kevin McHale reunite in Minnesota...more. /article/Word-on-the-Street-Sene-Highlight-Reel-Clip,-Jordan,-Trade-Talk-1358/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Sene-Highlight-Reel-Clip,-Jordan,-Trade-Talk-1358/ Tue, 20 Jun 2006 02:04:13 -0400 Videoclips of the top prospects in the 2006 draft, courtesy of NBA Entertainment. The clips are accompanied by expert commentary from NBA Assistant Director of Scouting Ryan Blake. The show is hosted by Bruce Beck and analyst Glenn Consor of NBATV. Also included is NBATV's analysis of the Team Needs of all 30 NBA teams. That portion is hosted by NBATV's Matt Loughlin, and features analysis from Gail Goodrich, Fred Carter, and Frank Isola. /article/NBA-Entertainment-s-2006-Draft-Top-Prospect-Videoclips,-Team-Needs-1357/ /article/NBA-Entertainment-s-2006-Draft-Top-Prospect-Videoclips,-Team-Needs-1357/ Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:54:49 -0400 The official NBA Pre-Draft Camp Height, Weight, Wingspan and Standing Reach measurements. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Heights,-Weights,-Wingspans-and-Standing-Reaches-1348/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Heights,-Weights,-Wingspans-and-Standing-Reaches-1348/ Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:09:39 -0400 DraftExpress names its 1st, 2nd and 3rd team All-Orlando Pre-Draft Camp teams, as well as the camp MVP. Detailed recaps on each player's performance are included. /article/DraftExpress-All-Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Teams-1345/ /article/DraftExpress-All-Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Teams-1345/ Thu, 15 Jun 2006 03:36:03 -0400 NBA Source; Redick Out for Several Months with Back Injury. Garnett to Sacramento? Pistons looking to move up after promise to Fesenko falls through. Rodríguez conducts final workouts, will wait for first round promise in Spain. Shelden a lock at #5? Lakers willing to trade Odom for Roy? /article/Word-on-the-Street-Redick-s-Back,-Trade-Speculation-1341/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Redick-s-Back,-Trade-Speculation-1341/ Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:49:15 -0400 Interviews from media day featuring Ronnie Brewer, Adam Morrison, Marcus Williams, Patrick O'Bryant and Rudy Gay. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Media-Day--Part-Two--1337/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Media-Day--Part-Two--1337/ Mon, 12 Jun 2006 02:41:30 -0400 Interviews from media day featuring Tyrus Thomas, Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge, Randy Foye, J.J. Redick and Shelden Williams. Check back tomorrow for part two, featuring in-depth interviews with Adam Morrison, Rudy Gay, Ronnie Brewer, Rodney Carney, Patrick O'Bryant and Cedric Simmons. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Media-Day--Part-One--1336/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Media-Day--Part-One--1336/ Sat, 10 Jun 2006 22:23:16 -0400 DraftExpress attended an incredibly intense workout between pre-draft sessions conducted by trainers David Thorpe and Rico Hines featuring Ryan Hollins, Alexander Johnson, Guillermo Diaz, Jeremy Kelly, Jamaal Williams and Pooh Jeter. The workout was attended by 15 NBA teams and numerous decision makers, including Larry Bird and Donnie Walsh of the Indiana Pacers, Elgin Baylor of the Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Mullin of the Golden State Warriors, Sam Presti of the San Antonio Spurs and Nate McMillan of the Portland Trailblazers. Other teams in attendance included the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Seattle Supersonics, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, and Sacramento Kings. /article/Private-Workout-Hollins,-Johnson,-Diaz,-Kelly,-Williams,-Jeter-1333/ /article/Private-Workout-Hollins,-Johnson,-Diaz,-Kelly,-Williams,-Jeter-1333/ Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:52:51 -0400 Updates all day long from the Orlando Pre-Draft Camp on an hourly basis. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-3--Last-Update-1046-AM--1332/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-3--Last-Update-1046-AM--1332/ Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:52:29 -0400 Our second visit to IMG Academy on the morning before the NBA pre-draft camp started gave us a chance to watch two likely lottery prospects and two other likely first round picks. Big men Cedric Simmons and Patrick O?Bryant trained on one end of the floor while guards Thabo Sefolosha and Kyle Lowry worked out on the other. /article/Private-Workout-Cedric-Simmons,-Thabo-Sefolosha,-Lowry,-O-Bryant-1330/ /article/Private-Workout-Cedric-Simmons,-Thabo-Sefolosha,-Lowry,-O-Bryant-1330/ Wed, 07 Jun 2006 02:08:04 -0400 DraftExpress had the opportunity to view a well-attended workout at the Pro Training Center in Clearwater Florida yesterday hosted by Coach David Thorpe. Members of the Houston Rockets were in attendance along with ESPN and the Miami Herald, who were covering local product Diaz. /article/Private-Workout-Alexander-Johnson,-Guillermo-Diaz,-Jeremy-Kelly-1328/ /article/Private-Workout-Alexander-Johnson,-Guillermo-Diaz,-Jeremy-Kelly-1328/ Tue, 06 Jun 2006 18:53:54 -0400 For the fourth and final workout of DraftExpress? West Coast swing, we visited the 360 Health Club in Los Angeles to watch a private workout with likely top 5 pick Adam Morrison. /article/West-Coast-Swing-Adam-Morrison-Workout-1327/ /article/West-Coast-Swing-Adam-Morrison-Workout-1327/ Mon, 05 Jun 2006 02:59:28 -0400 For the third part of our West Coast Swing, we were fortunate enough to catch Bobby Brown in an exclusive workout in LA. Brown was nice enough to grant us a 45 minute workout despite the fact that he had worked out earlier that day for the Los Angeles Clippers. In it, he put on one of the more impressive offensive displays we?ve seen in a workout in the three years we?ve been doing this. /article/West-Coast-Swing-Bobby-Brown-Workout-1326/ /article/West-Coast-Swing-Bobby-Brown-Workout-1326/ Sun, 04 Jun 2006 03:18:24 -0400 Rudy Gay sat down for a candid interview with Jonathan Givony and Charlie Bury after a workout in Washington DC. Here is the transcript. /article/Interview-Rudy-Gay-1325/ /article/Interview-Rudy-Gay-1325/ Sun, 04 Jun 2006 03:02:52 -0400 Our lengthiest Word on the Street column ever brings a huge amount of workout reports, rumors and more from around the world of the NBA draft. Brandon Roy pulls out of a Charlotte workout with Rudy Gay. Tyrus Thomas refusing competitive workouts? Trade speculation runs rampant. Our updated Orlando pre-draft invite list. Saer Sene cancels his participation in Treviso. 42 of the 48 players invited to Treviso announced. Workout reports with Houston and Chicago featuring many interesting prospects. And much much more. /article/Word-on-the-Street-Private-Workouts,-Treviso-Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-1324/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Private-Workouts,-Treviso-Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-1324/ Fri, 02 Jun 2006 22:26:29 -0400 In the second workout of the weekend trip to Southern California, DraftExpress got an exclusive glimpse at Connecticut Junior Marcus Williams and Maryland Junior DJ Strawberry as they went up against former Duke standout Jay Williams, who has been working out with Marcus and trainer Joe Abunassar of Abunassar Impact Basketball (AIB), for the past month. /article/West-Coast-Swing-Marcus-Williams,-Jay-Williams,-D.J.-Strawberry-1321/ /article/West-Coast-Swing-Marcus-Williams,-Jay-Williams,-D.J.-Strawberry-1321/ Fri, 02 Jun 2006 03:42:28 -0400 DraftExpress recently got the chance to sit down with top point guard prospect Marcus Williams, after his workout with former Duke Star Jay Williams. Not many are questioning the skills he brings to the court, and for good reason as Marcus was able to meet and even exceed our expectations with his solid showing. /article/Interview-with-Marcus-Williams-1322/ /article/Interview-with-Marcus-Williams-1322/ Fri, 02 Jun 2006 03:41:18 -0400 DraftExpress flew out to Southern California this past week to watch a number of potential lottery and first round prospects conduct private and public workouts either exclusively for us or alongside different NBA executives. The first workout, on Saturday morning in Carson, California, featured Memphis Freshman Shawne Williams, Missouri Junior Thomas Gardner, Northern Iowa Senior Ben Jacobson and Mountain State Senior Rodney Epperson. /article/West-Coast-Swing-Shawne-Williams,-Thomas-Gardner-Workout-1320/ /article/West-Coast-Swing-Shawne-Williams,-Thomas-Gardner-Workout-1320/ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:59:35 -0400 The latest truth and rumors from around the world of the NBA draft.Cedric Simmons hires Andy Miller and Justin Zanik as his agents, an early look at nearly half the Orlando pre-draft camp invite list, Brandon Roy works out for the LA Lakers, Europeans begin to pull out of the draft, and much more. Orlando Pre-Draft Invite List Updated, 9:21 PM EST /article/Word-on-the-Street-Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Invites,-Simmons-Gone-1316/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Invites,-Simmons-Gone-1316/ Mon, 29 May 2006 04:37:01 -0400 DraftExpress attended an insightful workout this past weekend in Suburban Washington DC featuring Rudy Gay, Steve Novak, Justin Gray and Alex Loughton. The hour and a half workout was conducted by trainer Idan Ravin and was one of the most intense and telling ones we?ve seen in the past three years. /article/Private-Workout-Rudy-Gay,-Steve-Novak,-Gray,-Loughton-1308/ /article/Private-Workout-Rudy-Gay,-Steve-Novak,-Gray,-Loughton-1308/ Tue, 23 May 2006 03:51:44 -0400 As the NBA draft approaches, players of all stripes will be preparing in their own ways for the night of their lives, for better or for worse. Some of the big-name school kids will walk away disappointed, while some of the small school talents will have the casual NBA fan scratching his head.One of those players you may not know, but who the NBA scouts are very familiar with, is La Salle forward Steven Smith, who tested the waters in 2005, and who now approaches the process as a draft veteran, and as a player clearly hungry and driven to make it work. /article/Talking-NBA-draft-with-La-Salle-s-Steven-Smith-1307/ /article/Talking-NBA-draft-with-La-Salle-s-Steven-Smith-1307/ Mon, 22 May 2006 13:50:14 -0400 Stanford Senior Dan Grunfeld checks in with his first Draft Diary installment. The former First Team All Pac-10 guard writes about what led him to choose Stanford, his four year experience there, his ACL injury and the recovery process, and more. /article/Draft-Diary-Dan-Grunfeld-1305/ /article/Draft-Diary-Dan-Grunfeld-1305/ Mon, 22 May 2006 01:47:56 -0400 DraftExpress presents the latest juice from around the NBA draft world. The Rockets bring in an intriguing group of point guards for a very competitive workout. The top two rebounders in the NCAA go up head to head. James White moving up the charts. Shakur and Boone flop, Shannon Brown impresses. /article/Word-on-the-Street-Private-Workouts-Fallout-1304/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Private-Workouts-Fallout-1304/ Sat, 20 May 2006 23:16:06 -0400 Maryland Senior Travis Garrison checks in with his first Draft Diary installment.Garrison talks about his experiences at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, his senior year at Maryland, his daily regimen at IMG Academy, what he is working on, and his thoughts on what might lie ahead in the near future. /article/Draft-Diary-Travis-Garrison-1303/ /article/Draft-Diary-Travis-Garrison-1303/ Fri, 19 May 2006 20:49:17 -0400 DraftExpress spent the past weekend traveling up the beautiful west coast of Florida to visit two of the most prestigious NBA draft training facilities in America, IMG academy in Bradenton and Five Star Pro Training in Clearwater.We had the chance to take an in-depth look at many prospects for this draft, weeks before the NBA will, including Patrick O'Bryant, Kyle Lowry, Alexander Johnson, Guillermo Diaz, Yemi Nicholson, Rashad Anderson, and others. This report will focus on the second gym we visited, IMG Academy, where we watched one day of workouts. /article/IMG-Academy-Private-Workout-O-Bryant,-Lowry,-Nicholson,-etc-1302/ /article/IMG-Academy-Private-Workout-O-Bryant,-Lowry,-Nicholson,-etc-1302/ Thu, 18 May 2006 02:31:28 -0400 DraftExpress spent the weekend traveling up the beautiful West Coast of Florida to visit two of the most prestigious NBA draft training facilities in America, IMG academy in Bradenton and Five Star Pro Training in Clearwater.We had the chance to take an in-depth look at many prospects for this draft, weeks before the NBA will, including Patrick O?Bryant, Kyle Lowry, Alexander Johnson, Guillermo Diaz, Yemi Nicholson, Rashad Anderson, and others. This report will focus on the first gym we visited, Five Star Pro Training, where we watched two days of workouts. /article/Five-Star-Pro-Training-Private-Workouts-Diaz,-Johnson,-Kelly-1301/ /article/Five-Star-Pro-Training-Private-Workouts-Diaz,-Johnson,-Kelly-1301/ Tue, 16 May 2006 03:04:00 -0400 DraftExpress had the opportunity this past week to sit in at a workout with some of the more mysterious prospects in this year?s draft, featuring Brazilians Marquinhos and Morro at Cleveland State University. The Brazilian duo was joined by South Carolina?s Tarance Kinsey, who made a name for himself in March with an excellent performance in the NIT. The three are being trained by former Hornets and Cavalier assistant coach Bob Donewald, who spent this past season coaching Marquinhos? team in Brazil. /article/Marquinhos,-Morro,-Kinsey--DraftExpress-Private-Workout-1298/ /article/Marquinhos,-Morro,-Kinsey--DraftExpress-Private-Workout-1298/ Thu, 11 May 2006 03:47:55 -0400 The NBA Pre-Draft camp (traditionally held in Chicago, this year outside of Orlando) is the only official NBA Pre-Draft camp open to NCAA seniors, underclassmen and International players. It will be conducted this year from June 6th-10th at Disney?s Wide World of Sports Complex. To give fans an idea of what to expect at the Pre-Draft camp next month, DraftExpress will provide an in-depth analysis of last year?s roster and ?physical only invites? and attempt to project which players should or will be invited this year. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Preview--Part-Two--Suggested-Rosters-1297/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Preview--Part-Two--Suggested-Rosters-1297/ Tue, 09 May 2006 21:50:49 -0400 George Washington Small Forward Mike Hall checks in with his first Draft Diary installment. The All-Atlantic-10 Senior talks about his season at George Washington, what it was like to be ranked in the top 10 for much of the year and to play Duke in the NCAA tournament, his thoughts from participating at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, how he is preparing for the NBA draft, and more. /article/Draft-Diary-Mike-Hall--Entry-1--1296/ /article/Draft-Diary-Mike-Hall--Entry-1--1296/ Tue, 09 May 2006 00:11:27 -0400 DraftExpress digs deeper into the many new rules and changes affecting the NBA pre-draft camp this year. We explore the topic of moving the venue of the camp to Orlando, getting and keeping GMs in their seats, and conducting public workouts for top prospects in between sessions. Also discussed are the new rules in regards to the age-limit, the testing the waters process, paying for NBA workouts, the pull-out deadline, and more. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-More-Relevant-Than-Ever--Part-1--1293/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-More-Relevant-Than-Ever--Part-1--1293/ Sat, 06 May 2006 23:58:21 -0400 A complete list of all the realistic NBA draft prospects available in the 2006 draft, along with their known representation. Now updated. /article/2006-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Agent-Listings-1289/ /article/2006-NBA-Draft-Prospect-Agent-Listings-1289/ Fri, 05 May 2006 18:57:37 -0400 Stanford Point Guard Chris Hernandez checks in with his second Draft Diary installment. The All-Pac 10 Senior Hernandez talks about his daily regimene and intense physical preperations for private NBA workouts, both on the basketball court and off. /article/Draft-Diary-Chris-Hernandez--Entry-2--1292/ /article/Draft-Diary-Chris-Hernandez--Entry-2--1292/ Fri, 05 May 2006 02:26:42 -0400 Miami junior guard turned pro Guillermo Diaz sits down with Charlie Bury to discuss how the NBA draft process is going for him so far. Diaz talks about his training regimen, his background in volleyball, his experience at the University of Miami and a host of other topics. /article/Interview-Guillermo-Diaz-1286/ /article/Interview-Guillermo-Diaz-1286/ Tue, 02 May 2006 22:48:08 -0400 The Official 2006 NBA Draft Early-Entry List. 30 International Players, 62 underclassmen and one lone 5th year high school player make up this year's list, for a total of 93 early-entrants. Extensive commentary and early draft status projections are included. /article/Official-2006-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-List,-with-Commentary-1285/ /article/Official-2006-NBA-Draft-Early-Entry-List,-with-Commentary-1285/ Tue, 02 May 2006 04:34:40 -0400 The latest news on who is hiring who, which underclassmen might be entering, and other related tidbits concerning the NBA draft.Alexander Johnson hires an agent. Tyrus Thomas taking the road less traveled in preparing for private workouts. Cedric Simmons finds himself in somewhat of a bind. Yannick Bokolo declares for the draft. Ian Vouyoukas back to Greece? Clarification on International rules regarding entering the draft. /article/Word-on-the-Street-Agent-Hirings-and-Early-Entry-Speculation-4-1284/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Agent-Hirings-and-Early-Entry-Speculation-4-1284/ Fri, 28 Apr 2006 03:30:19 -0400 The latest news on who is hiring who and which underclassmen might be entering. Shannon Brown testing the waters. Daniel Gibson likely leaving Texas. Patrick O'Bryant confirms his entry in the draft. Richard Roby hiring an agent? /article/Word-on-the-Street-Agent-Hirings-and-Early-Entry-Speculation-3-1277/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Agent-Hirings-and-Early-Entry-Speculation-3-1277/ Sun, 23 Apr 2006 23:22:36 -0400 Stanford Point Guard Chris Hernandez checks in with his first Draft Diary installment. The All-Pac 10 Senior Hernandez talks about leaving Stanford after five years with the Cardinal, his preperations for the draft, and playing at the all-seniors Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, where he was named to the All-Tournament team. /article/Draft-Diary-Chris-Hernandez--Entry-1--1275/ /article/Draft-Diary-Chris-Hernandez--Entry-1--1275/ Sat, 22 Apr 2006 22:51:45 -0400 The latest news on who is hiring who and which underclassmen might be entering. Josh McRoberts returning to Duke? Millsap and Stinson shut the door on college by hiring agents. /article/Word-on-the-Street-Agent-Hirings-and-Early-Entry-Speculation-2-1273/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Agent-Hirings-and-Early-Entry-Speculation-2-1273/ Sat, 22 Apr 2006 03:08:55 -0400 The latest news and rumors about who is hiring who and which underclassmen might be entering. Adam Morrison confirms he's entering the draft and hiring an agent. Tyrus Thomas signs with Elfus and Siegel. Shelden Williams hooks up with Redick again. UConn players preparing for the NBA draft. Novak hires Diener's agent. Ronnie Brewer Wavering? /article/Word-on-the-Street-Agent-Hirings-and-Early-Entry-Speculation-1268/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Agent-Hirings-and-Early-Entry-Speculation-1268/ Tue, 18 Apr 2006 01:37:18 -0400 On March 20th, the NCAA (specifically the Agent, Gambling and Amateurism Activities division) released a four page memorandum to every Division I college in America with information regarding the 2007 NBA draft, agents, and tryouts; from an intercollegiate eligibility perspective. DraftExpress received a copy of this memo for the second consecutive year, and as a media outlet dedicated to providing complete coverage of the NBA draft, is publishing it, as well as our own commentary on it's implications, in order to urge public discussion about the meaning of this policy and how it affects the NCAA and NBA draft process. /article/A-Crash-Course-in-%22Testing-the-Waters%22-1267/ /article/A-Crash-Course-in-%22Testing-the-Waters%22-1267/ Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:17:53 -0400 An overview of the year's first pre-draft camp, including the handing out of awards and an analysis of the tournament's draft implications. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap-1262/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap-1262/ Tue, 11 Apr 2006 01:47:12 -0400 Mike Schmidt was in attendance for much of the week in Memphis and gives us a short recap of the Nike Hoop Summit and detailed analysis of all the players in attendance. /article/2006-Nike-Hoop-Summit-Game-Recap-1260/ /article/2006-Nike-Hoop-Summit-Game-Recap-1260/ Mon, 10 Apr 2006 03:47:05 -0400 The fourth and final day of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament provided three back to back to back exciting games filled with intriguing matchups and interesting performances from potential NBA draft picks. Jose Juan Barea shattered the all-time record for assists in a single game with 18 assists and one lone turnover in the first and best game of the day. Steve Novak had a terrific game shooting the ball from the perimeter with 7 threes and 25 total points. Solomon Jones led his team to victory and the championship in the final game. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Four-1257/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Four-1257/ Sun, 09 Apr 2006 04:26:05 -0400 A breakdown of the best and worst performances seen at day three of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. Sean Dockery continues to show NBA scouts what Duke fans missed out on over the past four years. Daniel Horton shows that he's a worthy draft prospect, and CJ Watson for the second time this season leads a group of overachievers much farther than anyone would have thought with his outstanding play. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-1256/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-1256/ Sat, 08 Apr 2006 04:33:51 -0400 A breakdown of the best and worst performances from day two of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.Jose Juan Barea and Bobby Jones again helped their cause, and joining them are Justin Williams, Sean Dockery and Daniel Horton. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-1253/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-1253/ Fri, 07 Apr 2006 04:01:00 -0400 A breakdown of the best and worst performances from day one of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. Bobby Jones and Jose Juan Barea were the two most impressive players today. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-1252/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-1252/ Thu, 06 Apr 2006 04:04:58 -0400 Joakim Noah proved his worth as a potential top-3 pick with his overall play in the NCAA tournament. Al Horford shows more of the all-around complete package that makes him such an intriguing draft prospect. Jordan Farmar's team didn't win, but he did show awesome individual and team skills keeping his team in the game. Those and more in our final installment of the NCAA tournament stock watch. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--National-Championship--1250/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--National-Championship--1250/ Tue, 04 Apr 2006 04:51:00 -0400 A look at the prospects who helped and hurt themselves the most in the tenth and last day of action in the NCAA tournament.Corey Brewer plays outstanding on both ends of the floor, helping his team to the National Championship. Al Horford shuts George Mason down inside and on the glass. Jordan Farmar shows the poise and confidence of a true leader in dismantling LSU. Those and much more in our ninth installment of the NCAA Tournament stock watch. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Final-Four--1249/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Final-Four--1249/ Sun, 02 Apr 2006 18:39:04 -0400 The official rosters of the 2006 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, straight from the hands of the committee and exclusively on DraftExpress. The biggest and possibly the most surprising names on the official Portsmouth Invitational Tournament rosters are Terrell Everett and Taj Gray of Oklahoma. Other potential first round candidates on the official rosters include: James Augustine (Illinois), Yemi Nicholson (Denver), Solomon Jones (South Florida), Justin Williams (Wyoming), James White (Cincinnati) and NCAA 3-point champion Steve Novak (Marquette) among others. This is widely considered to be the strongest list of seniors at Portsmouth in the last 5-10 years. /article/Official-2006-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Rosters-1248/ /article/Official-2006-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Rosters-1248/ Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:28:50 -0500 DraftExpress Director of Prep Scouting Rodger Bohn recently sat down with Colorado sophomore shooting guard Richard Roby. Roby, who announced that he will be entering the NBA Draft, spoke about his decision to enter, what it will take for him to stay in this year?s draft, and his struggles late in the season among a wide variety of topics that were brought up. /article/Richard-Roby-Interview/ /article/Richard-Roby-Interview/ Tue, 28 Mar 2006 01:08:57 -0500 A look at the prospects who helped and hurt themselves the most in the eighth day of action in the NCAA tournament.Joakim Noah comes up with another monster stat-line leading his team to the Final Four. Marcus Williams loses, but continues to make a case to be the first point guard off the board. Al Horford shows that he?s not the only Florida big man with a wide array of skills. Hilton Armstrong teases once again but comes up short in the end. Allan Ray appears to be intent on shooting himself out of the draft. Those and much more in our eighth installment of the NCAA Tournament stock watch. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Elite-Eight,-Sunday-Games--1241/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Elite-Eight,-Sunday-Games--1241/ Sun, 26 Mar 2006 23:09:59 -0500 A look at the prospects who helped and hurt themselves the most in the seventh day of action in the NCAA tournament.Tyrus Thomas enters the conversation for the #1 overall pick with an explosive game on both ends of the floor in the biggest game of his career so far. Glen Davis completely outplays LaMarcus Aldridge on both ends of the floor. Ryan Hollins awakens at just the right moment for UCLA. Rodney Carney and the aforementioned Aldridge likely finish up their college careers with extremely disappointing performances. Those and much more in our seventh installment of the NCAA Tournament stock watch. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Elite-Eight,-Saturday-Games--1240/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Elite-Eight,-Saturday-Games--1240/ Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:19:29 -0500 A look at the prospects who helped and hurt themselves the most in the sixth day of action in the NCAA tournament.Marcus Williams establishes himself as the frontrunner for MVP of the NCAA tournament with yet another fantastic scoring and passing display. Joakim Noah shows off his half-court skills this time in a physical grind it out setting. Randy Foye carries his team to victory and shows why he might be the most talented shot-creating guard in the country at the moment. Rudy Gay and Allan Ray come up flat when their teams need them him the most. Those and much more in our sixth installment of the NCAA Tournament stock watch. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Sweet-Sixteen,-Friday-games--1238/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Sweet-Sixteen,-Friday-games--1238/ Sat, 25 Mar 2006 03:35:37 -0500 A look at the prospects who helped and hurt themselves the most in the fifth day of action in the NCAA tournament.LaMarcus Aldridge bounced back to deliver a performance worthy of consideration for the #1 pick. Tyrus Thomas' defensive explosion makes you wonder if there is any player with more upside at the NCAA level. Shelden Williams again showed why he might be the most surefire bet of any player in this draft. J.J. Redick comes up with possibly the worst game of his college career at the worst time possible for him and his team. Those and much more in our fifth installment of the NCAA Tournament stock watch. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Sweet-Sixteen,-Thursday-games--1237/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--Sweet-Sixteen,-Thursday-games--1237/ Fri, 24 Mar 2006 04:15:30 -0500 While the NCAA tournament isn?t the end-all-be-all of talent evaluation, there is a great deal that can be determined from how prospects perform under the immense pressure that the lime-light of tournament play brings to bear. Less than a month from now, when the bright lights and perspiration of this college season are a distant and fading memory, aspiring NBA prospects will be competing in an entirely different way. Teamwork and sacrifice, two defining elements of tournament success, will take a back seat to the cut-throat world of draft positioning. Like a heard of well-cured meat, prospects will line up to be measured, weighed, poked and prodded while dozens of league personnel make their final assessments on each players? worth. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Heart-Condition-1236/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Heart-Condition-1236/ Wed, 22 Mar 2006 01:34:47 -0500 While there was no instant classic like last season?s West Virginia-Wake Forest thriller, the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament gave us a bit of everything we like to see in March. There was late-game drama (Lofton beats Winthrop), several memorable performances by big names (Mr. Morrison), a couple of bonafide breakout stars (O?Bryant, Noah), and new Cinderella stories being churned out by the volume. The following is a breakdown of the top storylines from Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2006 NCAA Tournament. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Capping-Off-Weekend-One-1235/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Capping-Off-Weekend-One-1235/ Mon, 20 Mar 2006 23:09:36 -0500 A look at the prospects who helped and hurt themselves the most in the fourth day of action in the NCAA tournament.Patrick O?Bryant announced his presence to the national audience with a career high 28 points and an unlikely Sweet 16 berth. Two players by the name of Marcus Williams help their draft stock out with terrific individual performances, one in a winning effort and one for the losers. Rajon Rondo likely finishes up his career at Kentucky with a solid all-around performance concluding in a loss. LaMarcus Aldridge comes up extremely flat for Texas but still sees his team win emphatically without him. Those and much more in our fourth installment of the NCAA Tournament stock watch. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-Sunday-games--1234/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-Sunday-games--1234/ Mon, 20 Mar 2006 02:55:27 -0500 A look at the prospects who helped themselves the most in the third day of action in the NCAA tournament.Joakim Noah has himself another Andrei Kirilenko-type statline in a dominating all-around performance to propel Florida into the Sweet 16. Brandon Roy does the same for UW, but in much more discreet fashion. James Augustine appeared to be on his way to a career night but was stopped short in so small part due to his teammates. The Dukies click on all cylinders and all find themselves amongst many others in the Stock Up department. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-Saturday-games----Stock-UP-1232/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-Saturday-games----Stock-UP-1232/ Sun, 19 Mar 2006 03:35:22 -0500 A look at the prospects who hurt themselves the most or didn't do anything to their stock in the third day of action in the NCAA tournament.Dee Brown finishes his college career on a sour note in a loss to Washington. Ron Steele exits but not before he shows the entire country that one of the best PGs in America will be playing for Alabama next season. Adam Morrison struggles badly from the field but still manages to advance to the Sweet 16. Marco Killingsworth is eliminated from the tournament after not disappointing in his last game against Gonzaga. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-1-,-Stock-DOWN-NEUTRAL-1233/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Stock-Watch--round-of-32,-1-,-Stock-DOWN-NEUTRAL-1233/ Sun, 19 Mar 2006 03:34:38 -0500 A look at the prospects who helped and hurt themselves the most in the second day of games at the NCAA tournament.LaMarcus Aldridge was one of the few lottery prospects to back up the hype on the biggest stage he's played in so far. Mustafa Shakur exploded for what might have been his best game of his career at the best possible time for the Arizona Wildcats. Tyler Hansbrough looked like a senior leading his team to victory behind 24 points and 9 rebounds individually, and Brandon Rush finished off his college career on a very sour note that murks his NBA draft future up considerably. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--round-of-64,-Friday-games--1231/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--round-of-64,-Friday-games--1231/ Sat, 18 Mar 2006 06:26:56 -0500 A look at the prospects who helped and hurt themselves the most in the first day of games at the NCAA tournament.Adam Morrison showed why he is a legit college basketball superstar who can will his team to victory virtually all by himself. Christian Maraker took advantage of the big stage to put his name right in the middle of NBA draft discussions. Joakim Noah and Al Horford toyed with South Alabama on the way to some intriguing stat-lines. And Gerry McNamara and Taj Gray came up extremely flat in what we now know were the last games of their college career. /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--round-of-64,-Thursday-games--1230/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch--round-of-64,-Thursday-games--1230/ Fri, 17 Mar 2006 04:16:52 -0500 For anyone reading these words right now, this is most likely your favorite time of year. The college game enthusiast has the NCAA tournament to look forward to, the gambler has their standard office pool, and the NBA fanatic is eagerly tracking every big game from the designated prospects they dream about watching on their favorite team.While it is easy to get caught up in the fever of big game players making big-time shots, the true basketball connoisseur must try with all due diligence to separate themselves from the hype of it all and use their analytical mind to separate out who truly constitute the good, the bad, and the ugly. /article/Draft-Etiquette-Surviving-the-Madness-of-March-1229/ /article/Draft-Etiquette-Surviving-the-Madness-of-March-1229/ Thu, 16 Mar 2006 04:12:45 -0500 A breakdown of all the NBA draft prospects scouts will be watching in the Oakland bracket of the NCAA tournament. The most stacked bracket of all in terms of NBA caliber talent, we find numerous lottery prospects littered around the various teams, particularly with extremely young and talented Memphis and Kansas teams. Adam Morrison, Rodney Carney, Brandon Rush and Ronnie Brewer will be followed the closest, but nearly every game here will feature more than one first round prospect. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Oakland-Bracket-NBA-Draft-Prospects-1228/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Oakland-Bracket-NBA-Draft-Prospects-1228/ Thu, 16 Mar 2006 02:48:12 -0500 A breakdown of all the NBA draft prospects scouts will be watching in the Atlanta bracket of the NCAA tournament. This particular bracket has plenty of NBA draft caliber talent, with Duke and Texas both featuring numerous lottery and 1st round prospects for this year and the future. Tyrus Thomas will be drawing crowds wherever he goes, and other upperclassmen in this bracket have plenty to gain from the exposure they will be seeing here. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Atlanta-Bracket-NBA-Draft-Prospects-1226/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Atlanta-Bracket-NBA-Draft-Prospects-1226/ Wed, 15 Mar 2006 03:58:32 -0500 A breakdown of all the NBA draft prospects scouts will be watching in the Minneapolis bracket of the NCAA tournament. This particular bracket features a couple of potential lottery picks, plenty of experienced seniors and more tweeners than any Euroleague scout could possibly hope for. Villanova and Florida will be keeping the scouts in their seats, with Arizona and Oklahoma not too far behind. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Minneapolis-Bracket-NBA-Draft-Prospects-1225/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Minneapolis-Bracket-NBA-Draft-Prospects-1225/ Tue, 14 Mar 2006 01:53:00 -0500 A breakdown of all the NBA draft prospects scouts will be watching in the Washington bracket of the NCAA tournament. This particularly loaded bracket in terms of potential NBA draft picks features a potential #1 overall pick in Rudy Gay, numerous future lottery picks and first and second round prospects galore. /article/NCAA-Tournament-Washington-Bracket-NBA-Draft-Prospects-1224/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-Washington-Bracket-NBA-Draft-Prospects-1224/ Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:51:08 -0500 The fifth edition of our mailbag. Every week or so we will try to answer the best questions we are asked either by email or other methods. Questions about specific prospects, requests for features on the site, the policies, methods and principles we try to incorporate into the site, complaints, praise or anything else is fair game. If you would like to write an observation about a prospect, team or trend we are seeing lately anywhere in the world, feel free to as well. If you would like to participate, please get in touch using the ?contact us? form or by sending me an email. /article/DraftExpress-Mailbag--5--1222/ /article/DraftExpress-Mailbag--5--1222/ Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:38:34 -0500 A breakdown of the 2005-2006 NCAA All-Conference 1st, second and third teams, including the All-Freshman and Defensive teams for all 31 NCAA conferences, as well as the coach of the year honors and other specialty awards for all conferences. /article/-1219/ /article/-1219/ Tue, 07 Mar 2006 19:30:33 -0500 Our last edition of the NCAA?s Top Weekly series concludes with 5 players who have helped, hurt or hedged their stock leading up to the NCAA tournament. Joakim Noah?s terrific 37 point performance leads off the list of players who?ve helped themselves as much as anyone else as of late, while Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina is right there with him after going into Cameron Indoor stadium, pulling off an incredible upset and outplaying a future lottery pick in Shelden Williams. Point guards Rajon Rondo and Darius Washington have both seen their draft stocks take hits this year for completely different reasons; while Patrick O?Bryant made us scratch our heads and wonder whether we have a future star or slouch on our hands with the way he played at the Missouri Valley conference tournament. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-NCAA-s-Weekly-Performers,-3-1-3-6-1218/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-NCAA-s-Weekly-Performers,-3-1-3-6-1218/ Tue, 07 Mar 2006 03:17:49 -0500 At Draftexpress.com, we specialize in bringing you the most comprehensive scouting information available, so you can follow the blue chippers and mock draft all day and night. Our coverage is so thorough, not only do we mock the NBA draft, we mock the mock NBA draft. Here is the second installment of ?Mocking the Draft,? complete with all the hits and misses you?d expect from the Volume Shooter. /article/Mocking-the-Draft---March-Edition-1217/ /article/Mocking-the-Draft---March-Edition-1217/ Tue, 07 Mar 2006 03:15:55 -0500 More than any other year in recent memory, the 2006 NBA Draft appears to be stacked at the wing positions. And it couldn?t have come at a better time, as the retirements of former swingmen studs such as Reggie Miller, Allan Houston, Grant Hill (inevitably), Steve Smith, Scottie Pippen, Glen Rice, Latrell Sprewell (essentially) and the decline of other former stars in the past few years has lead to a huge talent gap that has not been amply filled by the NBA draft since 1996. This could be the year that the NBA restocks at the swing positions, as our 2006 mock draft is filled accordingly with 7 swingmen being projected in the top 11 spots. /article/Wing-Prospects-Dominate-2006-Lottery-1215/ /article/Wing-Prospects-Dominate-2006-Lottery-1215/ Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:57:52 -0500 Andrea Bargnani delivered this week what was perhaps his best game in his short professional career. It wasn?t just any given game, but a showdown against Panathinaikos, the consensus favorite to win this year?s Euroleague, in the dramatic Top-16 stage.Luis Fernandez analyzes the potential Bargnani showed in this terrific performance, and compares them alongside what he's seen from the other three candidates for the #1 pick; LaMarcus Aldridge, Rudy Gay and Adam Morrison . /article/Andrea-Bargnani-The-%93Mago%94-In-the-Euroleague-1214/ /article/Andrea-Bargnani-The-%93Mago%94-In-the-Euroleague-1214/ Fri, 03 Mar 2006 20:35:00 -0500 The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is one of only two NBA pre-draft camps, traditionally held in the weekend following the NCAA final four in Portsmouth, Virginia. The organizers attempt to assemble the 64 best NCAA senior draft prospects in the country for an 8 team, 11 game tournament held over a four day period. The 54th edition of the tournament will be conducted this year from April 5th to April 8th. This is not the official list made by the committee, but rather our own personal suggestions and observations of who will or should be invited, made in conjunction with a large number of people who will have a say one way or another in who gets invited and/or attends, including NBA General Managers, Assistant General Managers, Player personnel directors, Scouts, NCAA coaches, NCAA players, NBA agents who will likely be representing some of these players, as well as others. /article/Suggested-Rosters-for-2006-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-1212/ /article/Suggested-Rosters-for-2006-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-1212/ Thu, 02 Mar 2006 22:25:46 -0500 Another edition of the Top Weekly Performers, which means another batch of under the radar and slightly controversial NBA draft prospects. Shawn James of Northeastern is on pace to break the single season NCAA shot-blocking record; Alan Daniels is toiling in obscurity in Texas, but is still finds a way to score 40+ points for the second time this season; Marcus Williams puts up the first UConn triple-double since Emeka Okafor on his way to a massive week for his team; Daniel Horton is doing his best to make the scouts forget about his inconsistency and off the court problems with an impressive 39 point performance; and Glen Davis continues to make his case for first team All-America honors by helping his team wrap up the SEC regular season championship in style. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-2-20-2-27/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-2-20-2-27/ Tue, 28 Feb 2006 03:19:43 -0500 The conundrum with the 2006 sophomore class and the NBA draft; the whacky SEC is looking stronger by the day; an early All-America ballot; and the Top 25 teams in the NCAA. /article/Bouncing-Around-the-Nation--7--1207/ /article/Bouncing-Around-the-Nation--7--1207/ Mon, 27 Feb 2006 02:36:58 -0500 After a brief week of negativity we are back in full force with another edition of the top weekly performers.This week's version is a bit of a mixed bag. Half a tribute to some of the best and most consistent upperclassmen who haven't gotten enough recognition on the site, and half a look at a couple of intriguing sleepers who have caught our eye as the season nears it's conclusion. There is a bit of overlap between the two as well as you might expect. Solomon Jones has been one of the best big men in the incredibly tough Big East all season long, but hasn't gotten much hype to back it up until now; Brandon Roy is making a strong case out West for joining Redick and Morrison as a first team All-American with a near triple-double; Alexander Johnson and FSU are finally starting to see the fruits of his labor pay off in the form of double-double after double-double in the ACC; Allan Ray finally gets a well-deserved mention thanks to his outstanding performance against UConn last week as well as his play all season long; Justin Williams is the 2nd best shot-blocker in the country despite playing on one leg all season long; and Maryland transfer Andre Collins is quietly showing the country why he may have deserved more opportunities than he garnered in his first three years in college, to the tune of nearly 27 points per game. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-2-13-2-20-1202/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-2-13-2-20-1202/ Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:47:05 -0500 Since not all is always as rosy in the world of the NCAA and NBA draft as you may have been led to believe in this space over the past few months, we've decided to put a twist on this edition's weekly performers article. Instead of repeating the same names over and over again we've instead decided to look at 6 players whose stock has taken a bit of a hit with the way them and their teams have performed as of late. Tyrus Thomas has come down to earth and is back on the 2007 mock draft for now; Maurice Ager is struggling to regain the excellent form he showed in Maui and is again having his consistency and mental toughness questioned; Marco Killingsworth's stock is clearly on the decline as his averages drop and Indiana moves dangerously close to the NCAA tournament bubble; Taquan Dean could only wish his team was on the bubble and that he had another ball-handler in the lineup next to him; Eric Williams and Wake Forest are just hoping for an invite to the NIT at this point as his draft stock is at an all-time low; Kevin Pittsnogle has no such concerns but is trying to bounce back from his two worst performances of his senior year, coming back to back. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-WORST-Weekly-Performers,-2-6-2-13-1194/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-WORST-Weekly-Performers,-2-6-2-13-1194/ Tue, 14 Feb 2006 03:00:37 -0500 For every J.J. Redick, there's a Chris Lofton. If you don't yet know his name, you soon will. Despite not being highly sought after as a high school prospect, the quiet kid from Maysville, Ky. has been torching SEC nets and punishing the schools who let a potential scoring machine slip through their fingers. /article/Chris-Lofton-The-One-That-Got-Away-1191/ /article/Chris-Lofton-The-One-That-Got-Away-1191/ Mon, 13 Feb 2006 02:42:59 -0500 More point guards and more late bloomers, this time from the sophomore and junior ranks dominate another edition of the Top Weekly Performers.Joakim Noah and Taurean Green showed the country why they are anything but overrated on primetime television on Saturday night; Rudy Gay thinks it's way too early to be calling his season a disappointment; Don't call PJ Tucker a tweener; Quincy Douby explodes for 41 points in the Carrier Dome; Matt Haryasz wants to carry Stanford on his back to an unlikely at-large bid in the NCAA tournament, and Curtis Stinson puts up an impressive triple-double with style. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-1-31-2-6-1188/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-1-31-2-6-1188/ Tue, 07 Feb 2006 02:59:30 -0500 Before the season, there was plenty of talk about the new Big East being too big. Coaches complained about the unbalanced schedule, and how worth teams could easily get left out of the conference tournament. But as we hit the midway point in the new Big East?s inaugural season, the fan really couldn?t ask for a better brand of basketball. We have three legitimate national championship hopefuls, at least seven NCAA tournament-caliber teams, and (most importantly) super-competitive, fun-to-watch games on a nightly basis. Louisville and Notre Dame actually might end up missing the Big East Tournament. We have yet to see how many bids the selection committee will give a 16 team conference.. But from a fan?s perspective, the new Big East is about as good as it gets. The following is a roundup of what has caught my eye in the first half of the Big East slate. /article/Bouncing-Around-the-Big-East-1183/ /article/Bouncing-Around-the-Big-East-1183/ Fri, 03 Feb 2006 01:23:06 -0500 Point guards and late bloomers dominate this edition of the Top Weekly NCAA performers.Mardy Collins and Temple are back on track behind two excellent offensive explosions; Terrell Everett dominates in front of a horde of scouts at just the right moment for him and OU; Brandon Rush becomes more assertive and continues to establish himself as one of the most gifted offensive players in the country regardless of age; Chris Quinn makes us wonder why he was playing the 2-guard spot for three years next to Chris Thomas at Notre Dame; Richard Hendrix capitalizes on Alabama's injuries to show why he was one of the most highly touted recruits in the nation; Michael Southall is looking for another chance to get his name back on the NBA radar; and Carl Krauser gets a well deserved mention for unexpectedly leading Pitt to the top of the Big East. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-1-23-1-30/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-1-23-1-30/ Tue, 31 Jan 2006 03:51:59 -0500 We dug deep to find 6 of the best performances in the NCAA this past week, with an emphasis to talk about players that haven't gotten much (positive) attention this past season. Cedric Simmons showed Shelden Williams and the rest of the nation that he is going to be a force to be reckoned with; Marcus Slaughter is a much better all-around player this year and has been proving that emphatically lately; Marcus Williams is one of the few bright spots in what has been a turbulent season so far for Arizona fans; Richard Roby is becoming one of the best 3-point shooters in the NCAA for the surging Colorado Buffaloes; Daniel Gibson redeems himself with one of the best shooting performances we've seen all year and Quinton Hosley is a JUCO transfer that has Fresno State fans as excited as they've been for a while. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-1-16-1-23-1173/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-1-16-1-23-1173/ Tue, 24 Jan 2006 02:14:00 -0500 A look at 7 of the top performances in the NCAA last week. Al Thornton may have had his coming out party at the national level; Quincy Douby continues to tear up the Big East, Yemi Nicholson puts up monster numbers on a small team in a losing effort; Mike Gansey shows why he is one of the best pure shooters in the country but also much more than that; Jermareo Davidson delivers a knockout blow to Kentucky; Julian Sensley's name continues to pop up as it tends to do on occasion and Shelden Williams lands his first ever triple-double. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-1-09-1-16-1167/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-1-09-1-16-1167/ Tue, 17 Jan 2006 03:08:21 -0500 In addition to the 2 freshman forwards profiled yesterday, we bring you 5 more of the top weekly performances from around the nation. Jim Calhoun is working on developing yet another first round caliber big man at UConn in Hilton Armstrong; The top all-around freshman in the country statistically, Tyler Hansbrough, finally gets some love from DraftExpress; The most prolific scorer in the country over the past 4 years in Keydren Clark showed us his all-around game with an impressive triple-double; and Guillermo Diaz scores in bunches as usual but shows that he can move the rock around as well. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-1-03-1-10-1162/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-1-03-1-10-1162/ Wed, 11 Jan 2006 01:18:13 -0500 As the NCAA season reaches the in-conference portion of the schedule, its just about time for a few of the freshmen to step up and establish themselves as legit draft prospects for this year and beyond. Under the heavy glare of the national spotlight, Brandon Rush and Tyrus Thomas both delivered outstanding performances both on the individual and team level against a pair of traditional national powerhouses. /article/Freshman-Forwards-Fantastic-Under-the-Spotlight-1161/ /article/Freshman-Forwards-Fantastic-Under-the-Spotlight-1161/ Tue, 10 Jan 2006 03:05:12 -0500 Point guards have become a regular fixture in the early lottery over the past three years. Three of the top five picks in the past two drafts (Deron Williams, Chris Paul, Raymond Felton in 2005, Ben Gordon, Shaun Livingston, Devin Harris in 2004) came from that position, while four of the top eight picks (Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Kirk Hinrich, TJ Ford) in 2003 have all logged significant minutes for their teams as playmakers or lead guards. But with the way this year?s crop is shaping up so far, the worst teams in the NBA could be hard pressed to find viable candidates to run their offense in the 2006 draft.With the NCAA season entering the in-conference portion of their schedules, we take a look at how ten point guard prospects have fared so far, while examining what they will be expected to show in the next three months to up their stock. /article/Poor-Point-Guard-Prospect-Play-an-Early-Disappointment-for-NBA-Scouts-1159/ /article/Poor-Point-Guard-Prospect-Play-an-Early-Disappointment-for-NBA-Scouts-1159/ Fri, 06 Jan 2006 18:57:18 -0500 Another week and another fresh batch of 7 of the NCAA?s top weekly performers. Brandon Roy showed his three-point shooting ability on his way to 70 points in three days; Tyrus Thomas told the nation that he will fly under the radar no longer against Ohio State; Patrick O'Bryant is a 7-foot mid-major prospect with 1st round caliber skills and production; J.P. Batista continues to do the dirty work for the Zags; James White says he is more than just a big bundle of upside; Hassan Adams recovers from a slow early-season start and Kevin Pittsnogle shows that terrific shooters come in all shapes and sizes. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-12-26-1-03-1158/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-12-26-1-03-1158/ Tue, 03 Jan 2006 04:41:51 -0500 In quite possibly their biggest test of the season, the Ohio University Bobcats squared off with the Kentucky Wildcats Friday night at a neutral site in Cincinnati, Ohio. This supposed ?neutral site? was exactly like a UK home game; approximately 75-80% of the arena was filled with Wildcat fans. Ohio, coming off of a great season last year in which they nearly upended Florida in the NCAA Tournament, gave Kentucky a run for their money and literally gave the game away at the end.The matchup that we will be featuring today is that of Kentucky?s Rajon Rondo and Ohio?s Jeremy Fears. While all of you have more then likely read of the heralded Rondo, Fears has the potential to be a legitimate draft prospect in his own right with due time. At 6?4, he has great size for the point guard position and is able to disrupt virtually every opposing team?s point guard with his length and athleticism. This was a fairly average performance on the part of both players, with Fears getting the best statistically, and Rondo getting the victory, but both players showing most of their strengths and weaknesses. /article/Marquee-Matchup-Rajon-Rondo-vs.-Jeremy-Fears-1157/ /article/Marquee-Matchup-Rajon-Rondo-vs.-Jeremy-Fears-1157/ Mon, 02 Jan 2006 05:12:10 -0500 A horde of scouts were on hand to watch 8th ranked Gonzaga take on 4th ranked Memphis at FedEx Forum in Memphis. What they got was one of the most entertaining matchups we?ve seen so far in the college basketball season to go along with a couple of highly intriguing performances from no less than four potential lottery picks.This article breaks down the matchup between two of the top small forwards in the country, Adam Morrison and Rodney Carney, two terrific scorers that otherwise can be considered exact opposites of each other. The matchup left us with a lot to think about regarding both players, with Morrison getting the upper hand in the boxscore, but Carney?s team coming away with the win. /article/Marquee-Matchup-Adam-Morrison-vs.-Rodney-Carney-1154/ /article/Marquee-Matchup-Adam-Morrison-vs.-Rodney-Carney-1154/ Wed, 28 Dec 2005 05:04:12 -0500 Another week and another fresh batch of 7 of the NCAA?s top weekly performers. Rajon Rondo guarded his home turf and showed us exactly why many consider him to be the best point guard prospect in this draft; Jordan Farmar went on the road and helped his team beat a tough Michigan team with another outstanding individual performance; Corey Brewer put up a rare NCAA triple-double in a crushing home win over in-state Jacksonville; Cedric Simmons tried to do the same in NC State?s ACC opener against Miami; Steven Smith played an incredible 59 minutes and scored 41 points in quadruple overtime; Greg Paulus broke the record for assists by a freshman at Duke; and Sammy Mejia willed his team to victory on the road against Wake Forest. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-12-12-12-19-1146/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-12-12-12-19-1146/ Tue, 20 Dec 2005 02:05:29 -0500 In his weekly column, Jonathan Watters offers up his "top five" for numerous college basketball categories. Also discussed is the suddenly competitive SEC East, and the surprising lack of success within Mike Krzyzewski coaching tree. /article/Bouncing-Around-the-Nation--3--The-Top-5-Edition-1144/ /article/Bouncing-Around-the-Nation--3--The-Top-5-Edition-1144/ Mon, 19 Dec 2005 00:17:45 -0500 A horde of NBA scouts were on hand in the Meadowlands this past weekend to watch one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the early NCAA season so far. #1 Duke took on #2 Texas with two of the most intriguing big man prospects in the country matching up head to head at the center position for both teams. While the stat-lines of both big men suggested that the matchup was a draw, the outcome of the game and the personal battle between the two clearly was not. The Blue Devils blew out the Longhorns in emphatic fashion behind a career best performance by J.J. Redick and important contributions from Williams, while Texas struggled with its anemic backcourt and a big man in Aldridge who shows flashes of brilliance but is clearly still figuring out the type of player he can become down the road. /article/Marquee-Matchup-LaMarcus-Aldridge-vs.-Shelden-Williams-1138/ /article/Marquee-Matchup-LaMarcus-Aldridge-vs.-Shelden-Williams-1138/ Mon, 12 Dec 2005 01:49:12 -0500 Jonathan Watters tackles a number of NCAA related issues in his weekly column. What to make of the term "mid-major", revisiting the experience factor argument, the fallout from the heavyweight Duke-Texas matchup and another look out towards the West Coast are the topics highlighting this week's column. /article/Bouncing-around-the-nation--2--1137/ /article/Bouncing-around-the-nation--2--1137/ Mon, 12 Dec 2005 01:35:06 -0500 Our weekly roundup of the top performances of the week in college basketball is back this season, with a look at seven NBA draft prospects who went above and beyond the call of duty for their teams in the week of November 28th to December 4th. Adam Morrison makes his seemingly weekly appearance on this site with another incredible 43 point performance, while players like Randy Foye, Marco Killingsworth, Corey Brewer, Shawne Williams, Cartier Martin, Reyshawn Terry make their debuts on this column. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-11-28-12-04-1135/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It...the-Top-Weekly-Performers,-11-28-12-04-1135/ Tue, 06 Dec 2005 03:08:32 -0500 While ?East Coast Bias? has developed into somewhat of a cliché in recent years, there is some truth to that term if you play for a non-powerhouse program on the west coast. Arizona, UCLA, and Gonzaga all get their fair share of TV time and attention these days, but what about everybody else? One player who may be suffering from a bit of underexposure is Oregon wing Malik Hairston. Everybody had Hairston on their preseason list of breakout players, but nobody seems to have any actual information on his game. Jonathan Watters caught his first Oregon action of the season on Saturday afternoon when the Ducks hosted Georgetown, and now will give you the lowdown on how Malik Hairston?s game has progressed over the past year. /article/Malik-Hairston-Under-the-Radar-1133/ /article/Malik-Hairston-Under-the-Radar-1133/ Sun, 04 Dec 2005 05:04:37 -0500 Another excellent field of teams and players at the Guardians Classic and Preseason NIT tournaments this past week provided us more opportunities to evaluate some of the most intriguing NBA draft prospects in the country head to head against outstanding competition. While no one gets drafted based solely off how they played in November, this was a great chance to get an early read on the improvement or lack thereof made by the many excellent prospects in attendance here over the summer. Players here got a great chance to show their stuff to some of the most important decision makers in the NBA that weren?t in Maui, which was still a substantial group. Between the two tournaments there was a fair share of lottery and first round caliber prospects for this year and beyond to evaluate in New York City and Kansas City. /article/NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch-Guardians-Classic-Preseason-NIT-1131/ /article/NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch-Guardians-Classic-Preseason-NIT-1131/ Tue, 29 Nov 2005 01:54:50 -0500 An incredibly deep and talented field of teams and players at the Maui Invitational this past week provided us with a fantastic opportunity to evaluate some of the most intriguing NBA draft prospects in the country in a neutral setting against outstanding competition. While no one gets drafted based solely off how they played in November, this was a great chance to get an early read on the improvement or lack thereof made by the many excellent prospects in attendance here over the summer. Players here got a great chance to show their stuff to some of the most important decision makers in the NBA. Most of them capitalized, but some didn?t. Check back tonight for a look at the draft prospects at the Guardians Classic and Preseason NIT, along with an update to our 2006 and 2007 mock drafts reflecting the developments described in this article and tonight's. /article/NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch-Maui-Invitational/ /article/NBA-Draft-Stock-Watch-Maui-Invitational/ Mon, 28 Nov 2005 03:48:23 -0500 In perhaps the most anticipated individual matchup of the new season, small forwards Rudy Gay and Adam Morrison went head to head in the championship game of the Maui Classic. While Gay vs. Morrison may not have lived up to the pre-game hype that had developed from their play earlier in the tournament, there was a lot to learn about both prospects on the whole. /article/Marquee-Matchup-Rudy-Gay-vs.-Adam-Morrison-1129/ /article/Marquee-Matchup-Rudy-Gay-vs.-Adam-Morrison-1129/ Fri, 25 Nov 2005 11:26:08 -0500 Beginning Monday, what some are calling the best preseason invitational tournament in college basketball history will tip off in the nation's 50th state. A lineup featuring four of the preseason top 10 teams in the nation should give hoops junkies a steady diet of poi, mai-tais, thunderous dunks and behind-the-back dimes.With six former national champions, plus upstarts Gonzaga and host Chaminade, the tournament field is a who's-who of the nation's top talents, both collective and individual. DraftExpress' J.L. Weill offers a primer for college hoops fans and NBA Draftniks alike. /article/DraftExpress--2005-Maui-Preview-1126/ /article/DraftExpress--2005-Maui-Preview-1126/ Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:15:11 -0500 The semifinals of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic yesterday in Madison Square Garden afforded us an excellent opportunity to get a look at two versions of a rare specimen in college basketball?the old school big man. Eric Williams of Wake Forest and Al Horford of Florida went at it from the very start and showed us sparks of what NBA scouts like and dislike about their physical characteristics and style of play, along with some glimpses of how it might translate to the NBA. /article/Marquee-Matchup-Eric-Williams-vs.-Al-Horford-1125/ /article/Marquee-Matchup-Eric-Williams-vs.-Al-Horford-1125/ Fri, 18 Nov 2005 18:16:56 -0500 After escaping the 2005 NBA draft relatively unscathed with only two underclassmen leaving and being drafted in the first round in Antoine Wright and Linas Kleiza, the Big 12 conference not only looks like the best conference in America in terms of the quality of teams represented here, it also might be the most talented conference in the NCAA when it comes to the individual talent NBA scouts can find on almost every roster.The three powerhouse teams in terms of prep recruiting dominate the top of this list in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma, but teams like Iowa State, Kansas State, Colorado and even Baylor also have plenty to offer in what is shaping up as possibly the deepest and toughest Big 12 conference ever. /article/Top-15-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-1123/ /article/Top-15-NBA-Prospects-in-the-Big-12-1123/ Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:44:43 -0500 Fans salivating for the beginning of the college hoops regular season are about to get their big, fat T-bone. The annual start of major college basketball arrives with the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off, previously known as the Preseason NIT. And despite all the hand-wringing over exemptions, agreements, legislation and what have you, the biggest preseason tournament there is features several high profile teams, including the DraftExpress Preseason No. 1 club, Duke.DraftExpress' J.L. Weill gives readers an appetizer look at the major players, teams and matchups before fans can get those forks and knives dug into the main course. /article/NIT-Season-Tip-Off-Preview-1121/ /article/NIT-Season-Tip-Off-Preview-1121/ Sun, 13 Nov 2005 18:00:14 -0500 While the SEC is getting the most mention for having lost so much to the professional ranks, it was the ACC that lost the players the NBA were actually interested in. Seven ACC players were drafted in the first round, and two more were gone within the first ten picks of the second. While there is an incredible amount of professional level talent joining the ACC in 2006, it has been a while since the conference has been this diluted in terms of NBA prospects. Not surprisingly, the majority of the legitimate first round prospects at this juncture are Blue Devils. The only really proven non-Blue Devil prospect is Miami's Guillermo Diaz, who certainly wouldn't be considered a polished prodcut just yet. There is plenty of raw talent in the freshman and sophomore classes, and you can be sure that several of the underclassmen will emerge as legitimate first round prospects of the course of this year's Atlantic Coast Conference action. /article/Top-15-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-1118/ /article/Top-15-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-ACC-1118/ Tue, 08 Nov 2005 00:01:46 -0500 While this will probably be another down year for the SEC in terms of the number of teams it sends to the NCAA tournament and just how far they go, the overall talent level that the South produces never seems to end. Eight underclassmen from the SEC put their names on the early entry list last June, but only one of them ended up being drafted?-LSU's Brandon Bass in the 2nd round. The rest are gone, including would-be SEC freshmen and eventual 2nd rounders Monta Ellis and Louis Williams. These names would have undoubtedly made up the majority of this list going into the 2006 season, but there is still plenty of first round talent for NBA scouts to watch amongst the 12 teams here, especially in terms of size and athleticism, which the South seems to specialize in. /article/Top-15-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-1114/ /article/Top-15-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-SEC-1114/ Thu, 03 Nov 2005 03:20:47 -0500 While the new Big East has clearly taken a step forward as a true power conference, coming up with a list of top draft pick is a bit more difficult. There are two legitimate lottery picks in Rudy Gay and Josh Boone, and then a whole lot of guesses. The players with upside (Jeff Green, Terrance Roberts, Juan Palacios, Sammy Mejia) are young and unproven. The proven players often lack upside, or a true NBA position. There are more than enough players to keep an eye on here, though. The list was expanded to twenty five players, and very easily could have been extended to thirty five. With the volatility and unpredictability that a sixteen team conference brings, this is a list that is going to change dramatically as the season wears on. /article/Top-25-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-1109/ /article/Top-25-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-East-1109/ Fri, 28 Oct 2005 21:25:57 -0400 The jockeying for position has taken place. Teams have moved on. The media and coaches have put their two cents in. Now, all that is left for the sixteen team basketball juggernaut is to actually play the season. Nobody really knows how this is going to turn out. The Big East looks like the strongest conference in the nation with the additions of Louisville, Cincinnati, DePaul, Marquette, and South Florida. However, there are serious issues that have yet to be resolved. How many NCAA bids can a conference this big recieve? Will the unbalanced schedule work out? Is this leage geographically viable, now that it includes teams nearly all the way out to the Mississippi? And what about balance? In this league, how does team number sixteen ever hope to compete with team number one? The inaugural new Big East season will go a long way in answering some of these questions. Those ranked teams ranked at the top of this conference are the true heavyweights, eating up the media spotlight and tv time. The contenders are very strong, though various issues have weakened each of the top three teams. Laptopgate will continue to be the Big East's most watched off the court story, and will effect Connecticut's season dramatically, depening on whether Marcus Williams is allowed to play. Villanova's Curtis Sumpter is likley out for the season, knocking the Wildcats out of the preseason top spot. Finally, Louisville's Juan Palacios is likley to miss a chunk of the non-conference slate at the very least, and leaves Rick Pitino a bit thin in the frontcourt. These issues leave the conference title very much up for grabs, and the next group of teams - Georgetown, Syracuse, and West Virginia - is ready to pounce. /article/Big-East-Conference-Preview--Part-Three--1107/ /article/Big-East-Conference-Preview--Part-Three--1107/ Wed, 26 Oct 2005 02:14:33 -0400 A major talent infusion is taking place in the West Coast?s power conference. There isn?t a big name, lock lottery pick here, but there are plenty of young, developing prospects that must be watched closely. Malik Hairston, Jordan Farmar, Jawann McClellan, Nick Young, and Gabe Pruitt headline a brilliant sophomore class. It?s doubtful that every player in this group will have emerged into stardom by the end of the season, but you can bank on a couple of them developing into legitimate first round prospects when its all said and done. If it?s upperclassmen you are looking for, players like Brandon Roy, Hassan Adams, Bobby Jones, and Matt Haryasz fit the bill. Overall, there is a lot for NBA scouts to keep tabs on in the Pac-10. /article/Top-15-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10-1103/ /article/Top-15-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Pac-10-1103/ Wed, 19 Oct 2005 15:09:43 -0400 While there isn?t a surefire first rounder in the Big 10, there are several players that could develop into one over the course of the season. For seniors like Dee Brown, James Augustine, Maurice Ager, Paul Davis, Vincent Grier, Daniel Horton, and Terence Dials, this is the last chance to impress the scouts. There will be a young talent infusion next season, but projects to watch out for this season are a bit scarce. Centers Courtney Sims and Michael Thompson might fit the bill, however. This is DraftExpress? ranking of the top 15 NBA prospects in the Big Ten. /article/Top-15-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-1099/ /article/Top-15-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-1099/ Fri, 14 Oct 2005 19:00:30 -0400 With the 2005 NBA Draft behind us, the scouting process begins again. We can all speculate on who will see their name called in June of 2006, but it?s mostly just educated guessing at this point. The only thing for certain is that our mock draft is going to look drastically different in 11 months. The following players definitely aren?t considered can?t miss prospects headed into 2006, nor should they be. These are just a few names that are completely under the radar at the moment that have a chance to cause a stir in draft circles over the next year or two. Also take a look at our 2007 mock draft, which was just released this past weekend. /article/2006-A-Few-Names-to-Remember-1032/ /article/2006-A-Few-Names-to-Remember-1032/ Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:45:35 -0400 DraftExpress reporter J.L. Weill recently sat down with former Florida standout David Lee to talk candidly about the upcoming draft, his draft status, his teammates Matt Walsh and Anthony Roberson and his time as a collegian in Gainesville. /article/J.L.-Weill-s-On-the-Record-David-Lee-1016/ /article/J.L.-Weill-s-On-the-Record-David-Lee-1016/ Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:10:55 -0400 In part two of our interview with the top big man in this draft, Andrew Bogut, we talk about Bogut's impact as a rookie, Toni Kukoc, Linas Kleiza, Australian basketball, the future of the Australian national team and much more. /article/Andrew-Bogut-Interview,-Part-Two-1013/ /article/Andrew-Bogut-Interview,-Part-Two-1013/ Tue, 21 Jun 2005 03:12:01 -0400 In part one of our interview with the top big man in this draft, Andrew Bogut, we asked Andrew about the NCAA tournament and what he's been up to since then, his personality in interviews, Team USA, the Chicago combines, Kobe Bryant and much more. /article/Andrew-Bogut-Interview,-Part-1-1011/ /article/Andrew-Bogut-Interview,-Part-1-1011/ Mon, 20 Jun 2005 04:04:12 -0400 DraftExpress hit the road once again to see how a couple of prospects are preparing themselves for the NBA draft. This trip brought us back to Clearwater once again, to see how Tiras Wade and Orien Greene are coming along, and gave us a chance to take a good hard look at Moussa Badiane from East Carolina. /article/Private-Workout-at-Five-Star-Pro-Training-Center--Part-Two--1010/ /article/Private-Workout-at-Five-Star-Pro-Training-Center--Part-Two--1010/ Fri, 17 Jun 2005 04:41:59 -0400 Day three of the Chicago Pre-Draft camp was the most interesting yet. A number of excellent games and fascinating private workouts with top prospects were held. Luther Head established himself as a legit first round prospect and a number of other players bounced back strong to put themselves right in the mix. /article/Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-Three-203/ /article/Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-Three-203/ Sun, 12 Jun 2005 16:11:37 -0400 DraftExpress was invited to watch a private workout held by Momentum Sports Group in San Antonio for scouts and executives from a number of NBA teams over Memorial Day weekend. Joey Graham, Stevie Graham and Winsome Frazier were the players participating in this workout. /article/Private-Workout-in-San-Antonio-194/ /article/Private-Workout-in-San-Antonio-194/ Sat, 04 Jun 2005 05:37:18 -0400 DraftExpress's J.L. Weill recently got the chance to sit and chat with one of the most underrated big men vying for a spot in this year's NBA draft, Arizona State standout Ike Diogu. A power forward with a penchant for blocking shots, Diogu is testing the waters, but has been gaining in buzz based on individual club workouts. Here's what one of the 2005 draft's sleeper prospects had to say about his school, his workout schedule and a rumor developing about a head-to-head battle with another big name early entrant. /article/J.L.-Weill-s-On-the-Record-Ike-Diogu-193/ /article/J.L.-Weill-s-On-the-Record-Ike-Diogu-193/ Fri, 03 Jun 2005 12:26:02 -0400 The latest stop on 's incredibly comprehensive NBA draft coverage took Rodger Bohn to Speed Strength Systems Inc, located in Cleveland, Ohio. Here we got a chance to observe the fascinating training process four draft prospects, including Louis Williams, Ricky Shields, Devin Green and Chet Mason are put through as they prepare themselves for private workouts and possibly the Chicago Pre-Draft camp next month. /article/Private-Workouts-at-Speed-Strength-Systems-Inc.-188/ /article/Private-Workouts-at-Speed-Strength-Systems-Inc.-188/ Fri, 27 May 2005 23:35:40 -0400 got an exclusive up close look at Danny Granger on Thursday as he prepares for a huge week of NBA workouts, a day before NBA teams will open up their doors. Granger went up against his workout partner Britton Johnsen, who has spent some time in the NBA and will be surely getting some free agent looks this summer. Jason Klein is here to break it down for you. /article/Danny-Granger-Britton-Johnsen-Private-Workout-183/ /article/Danny-Granger-Britton-Johnsen-Private-Workout-183/ Tue, 24 May 2005 01:53:30 -0400 's latest stop on the road in providing you with the best draft coverage on the internet brought us to a private open run at the University of Akron ran by LeBron James. LeBron was not the only NBA star participating, as New Orleans rookie J.R. Smith was in Cleveland for a few days and decided to partake. Draft prospects Louis Williams, Devin Green, and Chet Mason were also in attendance. Rodger Bohn is here to break it down for you. /article/LeBron-s-Open-Gym-181/ /article/LeBron-s-Open-Gym-181/ Sat, 21 May 2005 13:44:50 -0400 had a chance to sit down and talk with NCAA star PG Chris Paul this past week, from his current base in Washington DC where he is preparing for the draft. Paul talks about the ACC and its terrific group of point guards, some thoughts about his upcoming NBA career, his training and workouts for the draft and much more. /article/Chris-Paul-Interview-180/ /article/Chris-Paul-Interview-180/ Sat, 21 May 2005 02:28:28 -0400 The National Basketball Association announced today that 108 players, including 73 college and high school players and 35 international players, have filed as early entry candidates for NBA Draft 2005. Underclassmen and international players wishing to renounce their remaining intercollegiate eligibility and enter NBA Draft 2005 were required to submit a letter to the NBA postmarked no later than Saturday, May 14. Players who have applied for early entry have the right to withdraw their names from consideration for the Draft by notifying the NBA of their decision in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21. /article/EARLY-ENTRY-CANDIDATES-FOR-NBA-DRAFT-2005-178/ /article/EARLY-ENTRY-CANDIDATES-FOR-NBA-DRAFT-2005-178/ Thu, 19 May 2005 16:45:32 -0400 DraftExpress traveled up the West coast of Florida this past week to visit two of the most prestigious basketball training camps in America, IMG academy in Bradenton and Five Star Pro Training Center in Clearwater. We had the chance to take an in-depth look at many NBA prospects for this draft, weeks before the NBA will, including Matt Walsh, Ryan Gomes, Sean Banks, Carlos Powell, Brandon Rush, Tiras Wade, Orien Greene and others. This report will focus on the second day of the trip at Five Star Pro Training Center. /article/Private-Workouts-at-Five-Star-Pro-Training-Center-171/ /article/Private-Workouts-at-Five-Star-Pro-Training-Center-171/ Mon, 09 May 2005 04:07:03 -0400 traveled up the West coast of Florida this past week to visit two of the most prestigious basketball training camps in America, IMG academy in Bradenton and Five Star Pro Training Center in Clearwater. We had the chance to take an in-depth look at many NBA prospects for this draft, weeks before the NBA will, including Matt Walsh, Ryan Gomes, Sean Banks, Carlos Powell, Brandon Rush, Tiras Wade, Orien Greene and others. This report will focus on the first day of the trip at IMG academy. /article/Private-Workouts-at-IMG-Academy-169/ /article/Private-Workouts-at-IMG-Academy-169/ Sun, 08 May 2005 03:42:32 -0400 Will Conroy from Washington takes time out of his schedule to tell about one of the first of many NBA workouts that will be conducted over the next two months. Conroy was in Houston on Monday, working out with the Rockets with Aaron Miles, Andre Owens and Corey Santee. The workout is broken down for us piece by piece, with Conroy giving us an in-depth and exclusive, but light-hearted look at what it's like to be a former walk-on fighting for a spot in the NBA. /article/Will-Conroy-Interview-Preview-for-NBA-Workouts-162/ /article/Will-Conroy-Interview-Preview-for-NBA-Workouts-162/ Thu, 21 Apr 2005 05:37:44 -0400 Draftcity had a chance to sit down with Ryan Blake, in person at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament on Saturday afternoon. We discussed who some of the better performers were from the tournament, what it takes to play well here, the absence of some of the scouts at the end of PIT and more. /article/Interview-with-Ryan-Blake-2-156/ /article/Interview-with-Ryan-Blake-2-156/ Tue, 12 Apr 2005 05:12:35 -0400 Some final thoughts on the Portsmouth Invitational tournament, who helped themselves and who didn't, and who we think might get an invitation to Chicago from this group of players. Some of the players have been discussed extensively in the recaps, so take a look back at those if you want more info on the players that really stood out on certain days. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Final-Recap-155/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Final-Recap-155/ Tue, 12 Apr 2005 03:36:04 -0400 The last day of PIT was definitely the best one of them all. The basketball played today was top notch, everyone was in good spirits, and some of the prospects really put on a show. Will Conroy tied PIT's all-time record for assists, Ivan McFarlin did his best Reggie Evans impersonation, a couple of new guys showed some sparks, and Chuck Hayes came away with the MVP award. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-four-153/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-four-153/ Sun, 10 Apr 2005 04:29:55 -0400 Another day of basketball at PIT. Many GM's and scouts bailed on the tournament today in favor of the Nike Hoop Summit in Memphis, but they might end up kicking themselves for missing out on one particular prospect that is really starting to seperate himself. Mindaugas Katelynas is starting to draw comparisons to a young Andrei Kirilenko with the way he's been playing so far, Jared Homan solidified himself as a legit NBA body, and Jawad Williams came back to life to earn his team another look in tomorrow's final day. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Three-150/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Three-150/ Sat, 09 Apr 2005 06:45:52 -0400 A full day of basketball at Portsmouth, and lots to report about. Will UNC produce SIX NBA draft picks from this year's roster? Jackie Manuel might have something to say about that...Jason Maxiell dominates once again, some new prospects emerge, lots of interviews and the daily "Dajuan Wagner award" is handed out. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Two-148/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Two-148/ Fri, 08 Apr 2005 05:57:14 -0400 Two games were played today at the first day of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. Some of the players were somewhat nervous at first, but there were still a couple that managed to stand out. Expect a full recap tomorrow, but I did not want to keep you guys hanging in the meantime. /article/Quick-Update-from-the-Portsmouth-Invitational--Day-One--147/ /article/Quick-Update-from-the-Portsmouth-Invitational--Day-One--147/ Thu, 07 Apr 2005 04:51:09 -0400 Continuing our Portsmouth preview, another interview, this time with an NBA scout who was kind enough to give us his insights on what he personally looks for in a tournament like Portsmouth, some general thoughts on the art of scouting, and how NBA teams approach scouting a camp like the PIT. /article/Portsmouth-Preview-Interview-with-an-NBA-Scout-146/ /article/Portsmouth-Preview-Interview-with-an-NBA-Scout-146/ Thu, 07 Apr 2005 04:02:51 -0400 's Jonathan Givony had a chance to talk with Assistant Director of NBA scouting services, Ryan Blake, about the Portsmouth Invitational, the Chicago Draft Camp, and the NBA draft in general. This is part two. /article/Portsmouth-Preview-Interview-with-Ryan-Blake--part-two--145/ /article/Portsmouth-Preview-Interview-with-Ryan-Blake--part-two--145/ Tue, 05 Apr 2005 22:07:53 -0400 The college season is officially over, and the North Carolina Tar Heels are the national champions. A thrilling final managed to expose all the draft prospects for exactly what they are, with every player showing us what their strengths and weaknesses are perfectly, except Sean May, the NCAA tournament's Most Outstanding Player. /article/Checking-Tourney-Stock-at-the-National-Championship-144/ /article/Checking-Tourney-Stock-at-the-National-Championship-144/ Tue, 05 Apr 2005 04:27:35 -0400 's Jonathan Givony had a chance to talk with Assistant Director of NBA scouting services, Ryan Blake, about the Portsmouth Invitational, the Chicago Draft Camp, and the NBA draft in general. The interview will be presented in two parts. This is part one of two. /article/Portsmouth-Preview-Interview-with-Ryan-Blake-143/ /article/Portsmouth-Preview-Interview-with-Ryan-Blake-143/ Mon, 04 Apr 2005 21:08:35 -0400 After a historically competitive Elite Eight, the round of four featured two very well-played games that ended up lacking the end game heroics. While the two games featured several of the top prospects in the nation, we are now looking for confirmation of what we have learned over the course of the tournament. There were several very interesting matchups to scout tonight, including Deron Williams locking up Francisco Garcia, and Michigan State's powerful show of backcourt athleticism against North Carolina's dominating open floor attack. Here is 's recap of what went down in Saint Louis so far. /article/Checking-Tourney-Stock-at-the-Final-Four-142/ /article/Checking-Tourney-Stock-at-the-Final-Four-142/ Sun, 03 Apr 2005 01:44:49 -0500 In what appears to be one of the deepest pools in recent memory, the rosters for this year's Portsmouth Invitational Tournament have been released today to the general public. The NBA pre-draft camp for seniors only will be conducted next week from the 6th to the 9th, and will be there of course to provide you our typical indepth coverage. This camp has a little bit of everything for everyone and should be extremely competitive. Keep checking back for more as we get comments from people around the league. /article/Portsmouth-Rosters-released-140/ /article/Portsmouth-Rosters-released-140/ Fri, 01 Apr 2005 17:36:44 -0500 Another incredible day of college basketball, in what is shaping up as one of the best NCAA tournaments ever so far. We had a third overtime game out of four Elite Eight matchups, and another terrific game in Syracuse between North Carolina and Wisconsin. Sean May, Shannon Brown, Randolph Morris and others all gave us a lot to think about concerning their draft stock today. /article/Checking-Tourney-Stock-at-the-Elite-Eight,-part-2-133/ /article/Checking-Tourney-Stock-at-the-Elite-Eight,-part-2-133/ Mon, 28 Mar 2005 02:01:56 -0500 One of the most memorable days in recent college basketball history produced some terrific performances from a couple of draft prospects. Deron Williams, Hassan Adams, Francisco Garcia, Salim Stoudamire and others all gave us something to think about concerning their draft stock in overtime games today. /article/Checking-Tourney-Stock-at-the-Elite-Eight,-part-1-132/ /article/Checking-Tourney-Stock-at-the-Elite-Eight,-part-1-132/ Sun, 27 Mar 2005 01:23:21 -0500 The first half of the Sweet 16 lived up to expectations tonight, with two games going down to the wire and two others displaying some outstanding basketball. Francisco Garcia continued to show why his stock is on the rise, Joey Graham bounced back strong and Deron Williams showed us exactly why many consider him to be the best playmaking PG in the draft this year. /article/Checking-Tourney-Stock-at-the-Sweet-16,-part-1-130/ /article/Checking-Tourney-Stock-at-the-Sweet-16,-part-1-130/ Fri, 25 Mar 2005 05:27:55 -0500 Day two of the NCAA tournament was even better than the first, with some shocking upsets and some fantastic (and not so fantastic) individual performances from players who needed to step up their game the most, as well as from players who are firmly on the radar, that boosted their stock even more. Julius Hodge, Marvin Williams and Joey Graham highlight this edition. /article/Checking-Tourney-Stock,-day-two-120/ /article/Checking-Tourney-Stock,-day-two-120/ Sat, 19 Mar 2005 06:39:35 -0500 /article/In-Case-you-Missed-It-the-Best-NCAA-Performances-2-22-3-1/ /article/In-Case-you-Missed-It-the-Best-NCAA-Performances-2-22-3-1/ Sat, 19 Mar 2005 00:00:01 -0500 /article/Checking-Stock-in-Day-One-of-the-NCAA-Tournament-119/ /article/Checking-Stock-in-Day-One-of-the-NCAA-Tournament-119/ Sat, 19 Mar 2005 00:00:01 -0500 Draftcity's NCAA tournament coverage continues with our final bracket, the Austin region, and we're focusing in on the top prospects, where they rank in the eyes of the scouts and what they need to do in the tournament to improve their stock. Duke, Kentucky, and Oklahoma headline this bracket. As usual, no one gives you this much in-depth coverage as we do here at Draftcity, regardless of the fact that it's 100% free. Please show your support and help us stay alive. /article/Draft-prospects-in-the-Austin-bracket-116/ /article/Draft-prospects-in-the-Austin-bracket-116/ Thu, 17 Mar 2005 05:50:28 -0500 DraftExpress' NCAA tournament coverage continues, digging a little bit deeper this time with the open practices at Cleveland State University, featuring Wake Forest, Alabama, Boston College and West Virginia. /article/NCAA-Tournament-practices-at-Cleveland-State-University-118/ /article/NCAA-Tournament-practices-at-Cleveland-State-University-118/ Thu, 17 Mar 2005 03:15:22 -0500 Draftcity's NCAA tournament coverage continues, and this time we are here to tell you all you need to know about the top prospects in the Syracuse region, where they rank in the eyes of the scouts and what they need to do in the tournament to improve their stock. North Carolina, UConn and Kansas headline this especially interesting bracket. /article/Draft-prospects-in-the-Syracuse-bracket-115/ /article/Draft-prospects-in-the-Syracuse-bracket-115/ Tue, 15 Mar 2005 22:07:45 -0500 While the eye of the nation is on the NCAA tournament this week, there will be some very good basketball players lacing it up a bit further away from the bright lights. The NIT features some of the best 2005 draft prospects, and you can be sure that there will NBA scouts in the stands watching them perform. Here is Draft City's rundown of 10 prospects to watch if you want a break from analyzing your NCAA tourney bracket. /article/Scouting-the-NIT-114/ /article/Scouting-the-NIT-114/ Tue, 15 Mar 2005 01:29:35 -0500 The tournament field is set, and Draftcity is here to tell you all you need to know about the top prospects in the Albuquerque region, where they rank in the eyes of the scouts and what they need to do in the tournament to improve their stock. Washington, Wake Forest and Gonzaga headline this bracket. /article/Draft-prospects-in-the-Albuquerque-bracket-113/ /article/Draft-prospects-in-the-Albuquerque-bracket-113/ Mon, 14 Mar 2005 04:09:00 -0500 The tournament field is set, and Draftcity is here to tell you all you need to know about the top prospects in the Chicago region, where they rank in the eyes of the scouts and what they need to do in the tournament to improve their stock. Illinois, Oklahoma State and Arizona headline this bracket. /article/Draft-prospects-in-the-Chicago-bracket-112/ /article/Draft-prospects-in-the-Chicago-bracket-112/ Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:58:43 -0500 The close of the regular season brought with it some tense, down-to-the-wire conference races and, thankfully for us, some of the best NCAA performances of the year. This was particularly so with many of the so called "mid-major" conferences. But don't be fooled, there was nothing mid-major about these performances, or the many talented players dominating those conferences. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It-The-best-NCAA-performances,-3-2---3-9-110/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It-The-best-NCAA-performances,-3-2---3-9-110/ Wed, 09 Mar 2005 12:14:11 -0500 Two potential lottery prospects, Guillermo Diaz and Jarrett Jack, went head to head last weekend in a thrilling ACC matchup. This was an outstanding chance to see how the two stack up, and Jonathan Givony is here to tell you how they looked. /article/Marquee-matchup-Guillermo-Diaz-vs.-Jarrett-Jack-109/ /article/Marquee-matchup-Guillermo-Diaz-vs.-Jarrett-Jack-109/ Thu, 03 Mar 2005 04:15:29 -0500 Jonathan Givony had the chance to sit down and talk with Danny Granger late last week. In this unconventional interview, Granger talks about his draft stock, the team he wants to draft him, the impending age limit and much more. /article/Danny-Granger-Interview-108/ /article/Danny-Granger-Interview-108/ Tue, 01 Mar 2005 20:38:45 -0500 Whether it's big men swatting shots, little guys swiping the ball, shooters launching from deep or "glue" guys doing the dirty work, is here every week detailing the best NCAA performances. This week we take a look at some sweet strokes as well as some under-publicized giants toiling away and dreaming of NBA stardom. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It-The-best-NCAA-Performances,-2-15---2-21-104/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It-The-best-NCAA-Performances,-2-15---2-21-104/ Tue, 22 Feb 2005 14:50:25 -0500 's most faithful readers have decided that Raymond Felton is at least the 2nd best PG in the draft this year. Jonathan Watters takes you deeper into the good and bad of Felton's game. /article/A-Tale-of-Two-Rays-102/ /article/A-Tale-of-Two-Rays-102/ Thu, 17 Feb 2005 01:43:01 -0500 Just as the season is starting to come into clearer focus, this week's edition of our weekly 'Best Performances' features some high profile names playing for some high profile schools. Conference play and the impending NCAA seedings have ratcheted things up across the nation, just in time for some of the country's best ballers to answer the call. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It-The-best-NCAA-Performances,-2-8---2-14-100/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It-The-best-NCAA-Performances,-2-8---2-14-100/ Tue, 15 Feb 2005 18:04:11 -0500 Our weekly 'Best Performances' feature is growing by leaps and bounds, due in part to the demands of readers everywhere and in part to the great performances being put up all over the country. In a week of brilliant games and eye-opening box scores, more than a few earned our respect, and this week's edition is stuffed full of prospects. We're going coast to coast this time to check them out. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It-The-best-NCAA-Performances,-2-1---2-6-97/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It-The-best-NCAA-Performances,-2-1---2-6-97/ Tue, 08 Feb 2005 15:06:48 -0500 While the ACC and the Big East seem to get all the hype these days, there is some very solid basketball being played out on the west coast. There are two legit contenders in Arizona and Washington, and several other teams that could easily end up with NCAA berths. As far as draft prospects go, there isn't that dynamite lottery lock as of right now, but there is a surprising amount of young talent in this league that you will be hearing a lot about over the next few seasons. Here's how things are stacking up at the moment... /article/Scouting-the-Pac-10-96/ /article/Scouting-the-Pac-10-96/ Sat, 05 Feb 2005 07:11:47 -0500 Draftcity's weekly look at the best college performances goes big this Tuesday, highlighting some outstanding displays of muscle and power. While there are plenty of talented 6'7" to 6'10" players in the college ranks, few are cut from the Wes Unseld or even David Robinson/Pat Ewing mold. More likely, these 'Tweener Big Men are long and lean, showcasing the versatile skills that NBA scouts are looking for. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It-The--Tweener-Big-Man-Edition-94/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It-The--Tweener-Big-Man-Edition-94/ Tue, 01 Feb 2005 14:13:21 -0500 Welcome to the first installment of 's "In Case You Missed It," where we spend each Tuesday highlighting the previous week's top college performances. /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It-The-Week-s-Top-NCAA-Performances-91/ /article/In-Case-You-Missed-It-The-Week-s-Top-NCAA-Performances-91/ Tue, 25 Jan 2005 15:22:15 -0500 A little over halfway through the season, right as things start to get REALLY interesting in the NCAA, it's just about that time where you can start to put your finger on teams and players that have gone above and beyond the early expectations and can no longer be considered flukes with their surprising success. 's NCAA scout Jonathan Watters takes a look at five teams that have gone above and beyond this season so far, while evaluating the potential NBA talent they possess on their roster. /article/The-NCAA-Scene-Five-emerging-programs-87/ /article/The-NCAA-Scene-Five-emerging-programs-87/ Sun, 16 Jan 2005 05:42:06 -0500 Much maligned over the past several seasons for not pulling it's weight in March, the Big Ten looks to make a comeback in 2004. The conference has the nation's number one team in Illinois, as well as several other sweet 16 contenders. While there aren't any surefire lotto picks in the Big 10 at the moment, there are quite a few young players to keep an eye on. /article/Scouting-the-Big-Ten-83/ /article/Scouting-the-Big-Ten-83/ Thu, 06 Jan 2005 23:23:20 -0500 The real 2004-2005 basketball season is about to heat up. That means that certain prospects will make their name, and others will fall off the map. In three months, the draft landscape is going to look dramatically different from the way it does right now. Here are five college prospects that I think can shake things up over the next few months. /article/5-to-Watch-in-05-81/ /article/5-to-Watch-in-05-81/ Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:04:56 -0500 Australian big man Andrew Bogut has been on a tear recently in the NCAA. 's Jonathan Givony digs deeper into the type of player Bogut is /article/Andrew-Bogut-looking-outstanding-so-far-77/ /article/Andrew-Bogut-looking-outstanding-so-far-77/ Fri, 17 Dec 2004 10:05:22 -0500 staff writer J.L. Weill gives us a different perspective on the nationally televised matchup between Greg Oden and Tyler Hansbrough. /article/Believe-the-hype-Greg-Oden-vs.-Tyler-Hansbrough-76/ /article/Believe-the-hype-Greg-Oden-vs.-Tyler-Hansbrough-76/ Fri, 10 Dec 2004 09:28:16 -0500 The college season couldn't come any faster for us at . Guest contributor Wade Smith takes a look at some of the players who might be headed towards a breakout season in the NCAA. /article/NCAA-Breakout-Players-Watch-List-63/ /article/NCAA-Breakout-Players-Watch-List-63/ Sat, 16 Oct 2004 03:27:02 -0400 Jonathan Givony lists his All-Underrated 1st team. /article/DraftExpress--All-Underrated-1st-Team-29/ /article/DraftExpress--All-Underrated-1st-Team-29/ Tue, 22 Jun 2004 01:00:01 -0400 Jonathan Givony interviews Green Room invitee Jameer Nelson. /article/Interview-Jameer-Nelson-27/ /article/Interview-Jameer-Nelson-27/ Fri, 18 Jun 2004 01:00:01 -0400