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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

In the new world of college basketball, freshmen can make an immediate impact on a program's fortunes, and an elite group of diaper dandies has done that this season.

Derick E. Hingle/US PRESSWIREAnthony Davis put up 21 points in his NBA debut against Tim Duncan and the Spurs. In an article in June, ESPN Insider Chad Ford addressed the growing hype around Kentucky Wildcats big man Anthony Davis. Before Davis had e...

Anthony Davis had a dominating performance for the New Orleans Hornets in a season-opening loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Davis scored 21 points, grabbed seven boards, made all nine free throw attempts and converted 6 of 12 field ...

MIAMI -- Taking the court for the first time as foes, Hornets big man Anthony Davis walked over to LeBron James before Friday's tipoff, gave him a hug and said something that made the reigning MVP crack a smile. James and Davis are good friends. ...

The next Anthony Davis? Another Kentucky title? No college player faces as much pressure as top-ranked Nerlens Noel, who has become the face of the country's most high-profile team before ever taking the court. How is he handling the pressure?

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

Dick Vitale explains why Anthony Davis has had the most successful year in college basketball that he has ever seen.

Blake Griffin, Lamar Odom and Anthony Davis will try out with coach Mike Krzyzewski on July 4 for spots on the Olympic team

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

In ESPN The Magazine, Bethlehem Shoals breaks down Anthony Davis' beginnings and his game, trying to determine if he is going to be the NBA All-Star the world is expecting.

The Hornets moved up three spots in the NBA draft lottery Wednesday night to land the No. 1 pick and, in the process, snatched the honor away from Charlotte, Washington and Cleveland.

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

Five Kentucky underclassmen, including projected No. 1 NBA draft pick Anthony Davis, announced Tuesday night that they are all declaring for the NBA draft.

Five Kentucky underclassmen, including projected No. 1 NBA draft pick Anthony Davis, are expected to announce their draft intentions at a joint news conference.