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Chad Ford discusses an assortment of NBA prospects who you won't see in this year's NCAA tournament.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2013

Chad Ford says there are several top NBA prospects who need to impress during next week's conference championships.

Blog | Conversation | March 08, 2013

Chad Ford provides his latest Big Board of the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA draft, with Nerlens Noel dropping from the top spot because of his season-ending injury.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2013

In the second edition of his NBA draft Big Board, Chad Ford ranks the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA draft. Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel retains his No. 1 spot, but several big names move up and down the list.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2013

Chad Ford ranks the top freshmen in college basketball in terms of their draft potential, with Kentucky's freshmen class well-represented.

Blog | Conversation | November 15, 2012

After taking in Perry Jones' draft workout on Thursday, Chad Ford writes that NBA scouts and GMs are split on his prospect status. Some view Jones as having star potential, while others worry that he's not skilled enough to have an impact in the NBA.

Blog | Conversation | May 25, 2012

Chad Ford says Andre Drummond and several other prospects are carrying a lot of risk for supposed "top picks."

Blog | Conversation | April 24, 2012

Chad Ford writes that NBA teams must decide how to best evaluate Baylor's Perry Jones III. Is he a big man or a guard at the next level?

Blog | Conversation | April 09, 2012

Chad Ford breaks down the top NBA prospects among the high school class of 2012.

Blog | Conversation | March 28, 2012

Chad Ford said Royce White's stock is rising but not without some concerns.

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 2012

The spotlight is on the NCAA tournament, and here are the top 10 NBA prospects in its South Region.

Blog | Conversation | March 12, 2012

This is the time of year when NBA draft prospects say they will stay in school, but do they mean it? Chad Ford examines the circumstances of likely lottery picks Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Cody Zeller and others. Will they stay or will they go?

Blog | Conversation | March 02, 2012

After climbing to No. 2 in the polls, Missouri's top players are starting to get noticed by NBA scouts previously put off by their perceived warts. Now Marcus Denmon and Ricardo Ratliffe are starting to command attention from NBA scouts.

Blog | Conversation | January 24, 2012

While Perry Jones is the latest prospect in the No. 2 slot of Chad Ford's Top 100 to turn in a mediocre performance, West Virginia's Kevin Jones continues to shine in the early season.

Blog | Conversation | December 27, 2011

Another so-so week for UNC's Harrison Barnes saw him slide down Chad Ford's Top 100 prospects list. Meanwhile, his replacement in the No. 2 slot, Perry Jones, is coming off a beastly showing over BYU. Plus notes on sevearl big men with bigger talent.

Blog | Conversation | December 20, 2011

Chad Ford breaks down the top potential candidates to fly to the NBA after a single season in college, a field of players led by Anthony Davis of Kentucky

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2011