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Chad Ford writes that Kentucky has the potential to have a historic NBA draft class next season, based on current players who could return and the Wildcats' incoming freshman class.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2013

Every athlete seeks that sweet spot between development and decline. But how many know exactly when that is? In ESPN The Magazine's Age Issue, stats gurus pick peak performance ages for key positions in NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2012

He's known as the "Hoops Whisperer." He's worked with LeBron James and Kevin Durant. And now player development guru Idan Ravin is helping UConn big man Andre Drummond. Can he work wonders with perhaps the most physically gifted big in the draft?

Blog | Conversation | June 15, 2012

Kevin Pelton writes that certain stats reveal that defensive-minded coaches have a greater impact on a team's play, and that new Lakers hire Mike Brown (a defensive guru) is also a better offensive coach than he is usually given credit for.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2011

After coming into this season with a lot of draft buzz, Kansas Jayhawks G Josh Selby has seen his draft stock fall in recent weeks. But as David Thorpe explains, that may have more to do with the Jayhawks' style of play and less with Selby's game.

Blog | Conversation | January 28, 2011

ESPN The Magazine asks NBA players to pick who they'd want their team to draft in the first round of the draft.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2010

Organizational strategy plays a large role in the draft, and more and more teams are using advanced metrics to guide their selections. Chad Ford gets access to three teams' metric-based top-10 lists and unveils those rankings, in addition to other notes.

Blog | Conversation | June 08, 2010

Fran Fraschilla joins the NBA draft blog with a look at players he saw up close during the summer and fall who've solidified their draft status or showed warning signs. Among others, he's high on Willie Warren but worries about DeMarcus Cousins.

Blog | Conversation | November 11, 2009

• Brandon Rush, Kansas I love it when draft gurus talk about a guy's stock rising or falling. Remember O.J. Mayo was falling out of the top 10 in December? It simply means that either the gurus weren't paying attention, didn't evaluate him pro...

Blog | Conversation | May 27, 2008

Thursday marked the 14-year anniversary of Gary Bettman's tenure as NHL commissioner. Like anyone, ol' Gar has had some highs and some lows. With the help of our ESPN research gurus, here's a rundown: • The league switched to the 16-team ...

Blog | Conversation | February 02, 2007

For the second time this week, Jon Loomer is coming live to you! The fantasy basketball season is heating up, and we know you have questions. NBA.com Fantasy guru Jon Loomer will answer any and all questions regarding fantasy basketball and NBA.c...

Chat | November 14, 2006

How is your fantasy basketball squad holding up after Week One? Is now the time to make a move? Who's hot on the waiver wire? With a new season now here, we know you have questions. NBA.com Fantasy guru Jon Loomer will answer any and all question...

Chat | November 08, 2006

The NBA regular season is in full swing, and you know what that means: fantasy basketball is back! With a new season now here, we know you have questions. NBA.com Fantasy guru Jon Loomer will answer any and all questions regarding fantasy basketb...

Chat | November 01, 2006

Do you have any questions regarding the fantasy basketball games on NBA.com? NBA.com Fantasy guru Jon Loomer answers any and all questions regarding fantasy basketball and NBA.com's games for this season! He'll talk game setup, options, and more. ...

Chat | October 23, 2006

Do you have any questions regarding the fantasy basketball games on NBA.com? NBA.com Fantasy guru Jon Loomer answers any and all questions regarding fantasy basketball and NBA.com's games for this season! He'll talk game setup, options, strategy, pla...

Chat | October 17, 2006

Do you have any questions regarding the fantasy basketball games on NBA.com? NBA.com Fantasy guru Jon Loomer answers any and all questions regarding fantasy basketball and NBA.com's games for this season! He'll talk game setup, options, and more. ...

Chat | October 11, 2006