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Chad Ford provides a look at the top NBA prospects in the Midwest Region of the 2013 NCAA tournament.

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 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 takes a look at five seniors who have the potential to climb draft boards this season in advance of the 2013 draft.

Blog | Conversation | November 23, 2012

Chad Ford offers his short list of top NBA prospects from the ACC.

Blog | Conversation | October 09, 2012

Chad Ford checks in with updates on NBA prospects' stocks following some summer camps. Some have improved their standing, while others disappointed.

Blog | Conversation | August 08, 2012

Chad Ford writes that while most of the first-round spots in the 2012 draft are already spoken for, there are several more "bubble" first-round prospects in the mix for teams picking in the late first round. Here is a look at who could land where.

Blog | Conversation | June 14, 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

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

Blog | Conversation | April 24, 2012

NBA scouts aren't sure Austin Rivers' game matches the Duke guard's swagger, but GMs believe he'll be selected high. If he's available when the Celtics pick, would they take Doc's son?

Blog | Conversation | March 23, 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

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

ESPN Insider Chad Ford provides scouting reports on all the top prospects from the Maui Invitational.

Blog | Conversation | November 25, 2011

LAHAINA, Maui -- The Duke Blue Devils are 5-0 after a hard-fought win against Tennessee in the opening round of the Maui Invitational. Mike Krzyzewski now has a historic 905 wins and counting. But for Krzyzewski's star freshman, Austin Rivers, thi...

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

Chad Ford takes a look at the ACC and ranks the conference's top five draft prospects. Not surprisingly, the UNC Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils hold all five of them. Plus a few honorable mentions.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2011