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Chad Ford breaks down the top NBA draft prospects in the West bracket of the NCAA tournament. At the top of the list is Arizona Wildcats F Derrick Williams, who scouts believe could be a solid player at the next level.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2011

After talking to sources around the league, Chad Ford sees 23 prospects who are locks for the first round of the NBA draft. But what about those final seven spots? There are roughly 20 players in the mix. Ford identifies them and breaks down their games.

Blog | Conversation | May 31, 2010

Chad Ford looks at prospects who don't look like they'll qualify for the NCAA tournament and examines their current stock as well as what a tourney run might mean -- or could have meant -- for them.

Blog | Conversation | March 11, 2010

Chad Ford looks at three college players who entered the season amid speculation that bad attitudes or off-court issues would damage their draft hopes. Now those three, headlined by Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins, are rapidly rising.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2010

While a host of rookie point guards have made an immediate impact in the NBA this season, that won't be the case next year. In fact, as Chad Ford has learned from scouts, even with John Wall at the top, 2010 could be the worst point guard draft ever.

Blog | Conversation | December 18, 2009

NBA Insider Chad Ford breaks down the top 10 prospects at each position for the 2005 NBA Draft. (Updated 6/10/2005)

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2005

NBA Insider Chad Ford has the lowdown on the top 10 small forwards in this year's draft.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2005

Chris Paul, Chris Taft and Josh Boone lead a talented sophomore draft class.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2005