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Chad Ford says Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel remains the closest thing to a No. 1 draft pick so far this season.

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2013

Chad Ford ranks the top-5 NBA prospects in the SEC heading into the 2012-13 college basketball season, with Kentucky once again appearing to be loaded with NBA talent.

Blog | Conversation | October 11, 2012

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas provides his ranking of the top 30 prospects available in the 2012 NBA draft.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2012

Kentucky's Anthony Davis is the clear choice for the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, but other prospects also have star potential. Jay Bilas lists five potential NBA stars and six others who have upside but more questions.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2012

Chad Ford evaluates every position group in this year's NBA draft class, looking at the top 10 prospects in each. The point guard and center classes look weak, but the 2012 draft is loaded with talent at the power forward position.

Blog | Conversation | May 08, 2012

With sources indicating that Kentucky's starting five -- Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Doron Lamb, Marquis Teague and Terrence Jones -- will declare for the NBA draft, Chad Ford explores the possibility that they could all be selected in Rd. 1.

Blog | Conversation | April 16, 2012

David Thorpe says Anthony Davis is the obvious pick, but Thomas Robinson could work, too.

Blog | Conversation | April 11, 2012

Chad Ford examines the NBA draft stock impact on the prospects of Kentucky, Kansas, Ohio State and Louisville following the Final Four.

Blog | Conversation | April 03, 2012

David Thorpe says there's no way the Kentucky Wildcats would beat the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2012

Chad Ford looks at 10 players NBA scouts will be watching intently at the Final Four in New Orleans. The top of the list is no surprise -- Anthony Davis -- but a stealthy prospect from Kansas will attract attention, as well.

Blog | Conversation | March 30, 2012

Doug Gottlieb scans the college basketball landscape for a look at who he considers the top 30 prospects for the NBA's June draft. And Baylor's Perry Jones sits right at the top.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2012

After chatting with several NBA scouts, Chad Ford reveals five freshman who would greatly help their draft stock by returning for a second season. At the top of the list: UConn's Andre Drummond.

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2012

Anthony Davis, Jared Sullinger and Jonas Valanciunas are among the players who could make Insider's "top 25 players under the age of 25" list in the next few seasons. Elite college, high school and foreign players are included here.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2012

John Gasaway breaks down the Kentucky Wildcats as they prepare to battle the Florida Gators on Tuesday night. A look at the numbers shows that this UK squad may be John Calipari's best team ever.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2012

Anthony Davis is clearly the No. 1 choice for NBA teams, but at No. 2, things get decidedly more intriguing. Chad Ford examines who each team would target in the 2-hole.

Blog | Conversation | February 03, 2012

Chad Ford checks in with his weekly Stock Watch, focusing on the ever-shifting Top 5. While Anthony Davis appears solid at No. 1 overall, the rest remain in flux, with Harrison Barnes and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist battling to be the first wing taken.

Blog | Conversation | January 31, 2012