16 Results for al thornton

Griffin reacts to L.A. winning lottery

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Oklahoma's Blake Griffin calls Los Angeles "a great opportunity" if the Clippers take him with the first pick.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Douglas, FSU earn respect with UNC win

Andy Katz

ATLANTA -- The call, from Florida State to ESPN.com, came sometime in the preseason. The Seminoles knew they had something special in Toney Douglas, a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 14, 2009

Elusive bid within reach for FSU

Andy Katz

...since Hamilton arrived despite being his most inexperienced team. Remember, this is a program that had Al Thornton for four years in Tallahassee but couldn't get to the Dance. Florida State was 9...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 25, 2009

Seniors dreaming of first (and last) Dance

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Every college player puts in all those hours of practice. But only a select few get to make the Big Dance. This season, several seniors -- including UMass' Gary Forbes -- are in position to dance for the first time, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2008

Boston has a tough decision to make at No. 5

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Boston allowed ESPN.com/ESPN access to workouts throughout June to get an idea of just how tough the Celtics' decision will be for the No. 5 pick.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007

Boston has a tough decision to make at No. 5

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Boston allowed ESPN.com/ESPN access to workouts throughout June to get an idea of just how tough the Celtics' decision will be for the No. 5 pick.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2007

Florida trio shows competitiveness, maturity in Boston workouts

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Al Horford probably didn't need to work out for Boston. But he did anyway, and he impressed, writes Andy Katz.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2007

Georgetown's Green still unsure about draft status

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Despite holding a press conference last week to announce his intentions to stay in the NBA draft, Georgetown's Jeff Green still isn't so sure.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2007

Celtics slide to No. 5 in worst-possible scenario

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

After suffering through another miserable season, the Celtics are disappointed to get the No. 5 pick.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2007

These nine returnees will make much noise

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

ESPN.com takes a look at the 25 people who should make the biggest impact on the 2006-07 season. Next up: the returnees.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2006

Star forward more eager to take on public face

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Al Thornton is eager to be more outspoken and put a fresh face on the Florida State program, Andy Katz writes.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2006

Threats to appear in some Top 25s

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Andy Katz continues his Summer Sizzling 50 with 10 teams that could do some NCAA damage.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2006

If Almond jumps, there will be no joy at Rice

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Which program will be hurt the most if its early entrant stays in the NBA draft? Right now, it's Rice, Andy Katz writes.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2006

Wafer's NBA prospects uncertain

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Florida State sophomore wing Von Wafer will stay in the NBA draft and not return to the Seminoles after signing with an agent.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2005

Tar Heels on top as season sets to begin

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

North Carolina is undoubetdly the No. 1 team as the 2008-09 season gets underway, but the rest of the field isn't a runaway decision.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008