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Chad Ford ranks the top five NBA prospects from the Big East heading into the 2012-13 college basketball season.

Blog | Conversation | October 17, 2012

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade Ben Gordon and a 2013 protected first-round pick to the Charlotte Bobcats for swingman Corey Maggette.

Draft promises create a lot of intrigue, and Chad Ford dishes on rumors surrounding the 2012 NBA draft and a player that may have a promise.

Blog | Conversation | June 22, 2012

Chad Ford provides a list of team workouts for the draft's top prospects, including the buzz on how each has fared so far. And while Anthony Davis is a lock at No. 1, there is still a lot of potential movement among picks 2-6.

Blog | Conversation | June 21, 2012

Chad Ford writes that with 10 days left until the 2012 NBA draft, there is little certainty after the No. 1 pick.

Blog | Conversation | June 18, 2012

Chad Ford offers the physical measurements of all the players attending the NBA draft combine.

Blog | Conversation | June 08, 2012

Chad Ford says despite his faults, UConn big man Andre Drummond's physical gifts are worth the risk.

Blog | 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

With the NBA draft lottery finalized following a few tiebreakers, Chad Ford examines each team's odds to land the No. 1 pick (and Anthony Davis), plus players they could target if the lotto doesn't break in their favor.

Blog | Conversation | April 27, 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 Andre Drummond set to enter the NBA draft, Chad Ford analyzes the draft stock of the UConn big man.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2012

Chad Ford says KU's Thomas Robinson's body is ready for the NBA but wonders if he's tall enough.

Blog | Conversation | April 09, 2012

Chad Ford takes stock of the top underclassmen who still haven't declared for the draft and previews some noteworthy showcases coming up.

Blog | Conversation | April 06, 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

Between sensational freshmen and a plethora of returning stars, the 2012 crop of NBA draft prospects was supposed to be deep and promising. But as February nears its end, NBA scouts have drastically revised their opinions downward.

Blog | Conversation | February 24, 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