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After Baylor ended Kentucky's 55-game home win streak, UK has already lost more games this season than all of last. Time to panic? Maybe not yet, but John Calipari certainly has his hands full with this disjointed young group.

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

Top-seeded Kentucky cruised into the Final Four for the second year in a row, blitzing Baylor with a dominating first half on the way to an 82-70 rout at the South Regional on Sunday.

There are only four weeks until the start of March Madness. What can we expect from now until then?

In ESPN the Magazine's 2011 NEXT issue, we unveil the athletes looking to make an impact on future generations of sports fans.

Now we know NBA players are getting really bored -- they're taking their talents to -- Waco? No offense, Waco, of course. Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant, who made one trip to Baylor during his lone season with the Texas Longhorns is re...

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

Fran Fraschilla evaluates some top college freshmen -- Josh Selby, Harrison Barnes, Jared Sullinger, etc. -- in terms of how their ability might translate to the NBA. Sullinger looks good, but right now, Barnes does not.

Blog | Conversation | January 12, 2011

Fran Fraschilla breaks down eight players to see who he feels is ready for the NBA and who he feels could use a little more seasoning before declaring for the draft.

Blog | Conversation | December 22, 2010

There's some consensus surrounding the top players of the projected 2011 draft class: Harrison Barnes, Perry Jones and Kyrie Irving. But David Thorpe says this trio can't simply coast and expect a top draft spot. Here's what each will have to prove.

Blog | Conversation | November 18, 2010

Chad Ford checks in with his first Stock Watch of the season, examining the outstanding freshman class that should dominate the lottery. UNC's Harrison Barnes, despite a so-so debut, looks good, but there might be some concerns over Baylor's Perry Jones.

Blog | Conversation | November 16, 2010

When it comes to prepping for the NBA draft, there is no offseason. Chad Ford spotlights 10 players who helped their standing with scouts the most this summer, including Duke's Kyle Singler, Baylor freshman Perry Jones and Lithuanian Jonas Valanciunas.

Blog | Conversation | August 09, 2010

Not all one-and-done players are created equal. Some, like John Wall, seem like sure things, while others, like Avery Bradley, come with risk. Fran Fraschilla kicks off his ranking of freshmen who'll likely hear their names called on draft day next year.

Blog | Conversation | July 20, 2010

Losing a lottery pick to the NBA is never easy. Losing more than one can be debilitating. Let's take at look who is ready to step in to fill the void at each school that lost at least one lottery pick.

While there's a growing certainty about where prospects will land tonight, there's still plenty of intrigue. David Thorpe looks at five moves that could drastically change the draft, including the Wizards' swapping John Wall for an All-Star point guard.

Blog | Conversation | June 24, 2010

Three days from the draft, trade buzz is growing louder. Chad Ford discusses what he's hearing on the trade front and identifies the key debates confronting front offices. Plus, an NBA GM provides the top 20 picks in his organization's mock draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 21, 2010