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Chad Ford takes a look at the top NBA prospects on each team in the South Region of the 2013 NCAA tournament.

Blog | Conversation | March 20, 2013

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine the nation's top players from mid-major conferences, highlighting the best under-the-radar players and ranking mid-major prospects with the highest NBA draft stocks. Plus, rising prospects and key games to watch.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 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 breaks down the top 10 sophomores in college basketball, a demographic that usually constitutes a gold mine of talent for NBA teams.

Blog | Conversation | December 14, 2012

Chad Ford examines several NBA prospects whose stocks are falling in the early part of the 2012-13 college basketball season, including North Carolina's James Michael McAdoo.

Blog | Conversation | November 30, 2012

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

Blog | Conversation | October 09, 2012

North Carolina's Harrison Barnes has worked out for the Bobcats as Charlotte conducts evaluations for the June 28 NBA draft.

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas provides his ranking of the top 30 prospects available in the 2012 NBA draft.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2012

Kentucky's Anthony Davis is the clear choice for the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, but other prospects also have star potential. Jay Bilas lists five potential NBA stars and six others who have upside but more questions.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2012

Doug Gottlieb provides his ranking of the top 30 prospects in this year's NBA draft, including a look at players whose college careers artificially boosted or hurt their stocks.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 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

With Harrison Barnes, Kendall Marshall and John Henson declaring for the NBA draft, Chad Ford assesses the draft outlook for the Heels' top prospects, including senior Tyler Zeller and James Michael McAdoo, who may yet enter his name in the draft pool.

Blog | Conversation | March 29, 2012

As news about his future decision emerged over the weekend, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist continued his dominance in the NCAA tournament. And he wasn't the only UK Wildcat on the rise.

Blog | Conversation | March 26, 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 5 NBA prospects in its Midwest Region.

Blog | Conversation | March 14, 2012