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David Thorpe makes his argument for Michigan's Trey Burke to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating writes that just like the rest of us, NBA GMs go crazy over breakout stars of the NCAA tournament. But they're not wrong to lose their minds.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2013

Doug Gottlieb provides his list of five boom-or-bust prospects for the 2012 NBA draft, starting with UConn center Andre Drummond.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2012

Fran Fraschilla provides his list of five ideal draft fits, including Jeremy Lamb to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lamb has star potential and could be a perfect complement for Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving.

Blog | Conversation | June 02, 2012

Chad Ford surveys the NBA draft landscape and sees a drought of point guard prospects in this year's crop.

Blog | Conversation | January 13, 2012

Tom Haberstroh looks at the one-and-done rule that has prevented players from jumping straight from high school to the NBA, to see if the extra year in school has had any impact the players' production once they arrive in the pros.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2011

David Thorpe evaluates Kyrie Irving, the likely No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. Thorpe determines that while Irving is an excellent player with all-star potential, his lack of elite athleticism will prevent him from becoming a Derrick Rose-level superstar.

Blog | Conversation | April 28, 2011

David Thorpe breaks down the game of UConn's Kemba Walker, the player who is absolutely dominating the draft discussion among NBA scouts. He has improved to the point that he is drawing comparisons to Tony Parker and Aaron Brooks.

Blog | Conversation | December 30, 2010

Fans of college basketball have gotten a chance to see some pretty spectacular performances by some pretty special players over the past few years. Michael Beasley and Kevin Durant come to mind. As does Derrick Rose, who was physically and athletical...

Blog | Conversation | December 15, 2009

John Wall has enormous potential and is the likely No. 1 pick in next year's NBA Draft if he declares. High expectations? He says, bring 'em on.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Up in arms about the alleged NCAA violations that took place at Memphis under John Calipari? Fine. But before penalties are issued and reputations are ruined, shouldn't we take a closer look at what exactly we're so fired up about?

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

John Wall is still narrowing down his college choices, but he stopped by ESPN The Mag's offices to share his views on his recruitment and more.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009

Memphis has Chris Douglas-Roberts and Derrick Rose. Kansas has the balance and frontcourt scoring. But which team will win the title? Fran Fraschilla and Doug Gottlieb break it down.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008

Reggie Rankin breaks down Memphis' strengths and weaknesses.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007

College basketball is no longer an upperclassmen's game. And of all the superstar freshmen, Derrick Rose of Memphis will have the best shot of leading his team to a title, writes Doug Gottlieb.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007

O.J. Mayo vs. Eric Gordon is the premier matchup in this year's McDonald's All-American Game, writes Bob Gibbons.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2007