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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

This is the time of year when NBA draft prospects say they will stay in school, but do they mean it? Chad Ford examines the circumstances of likely lottery picks Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Cody Zeller and others. Will they stay or will they go?

Blog | Conversation | March 02, 2012

Doug Gottlieb scans the college basketball landscape for a look at who he considers the top 30 prospects for the NBA's June draft. And Baylor's Perry Jones sits right at the top.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2012

How the top 10 prospects in the 2012 NBA draft stack up in John Hollinger's college basketball player power rankings.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2012

Doug Gottlieb scans the college basketball landscape for a look at who he considers the top 30 prospects for the NBA's June entry draft. And Baylor's Perry Jones sits right at the top.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2011

Another so-so week for UNC's Harrison Barnes saw him slide down Chad Ford's Top 100 prospects list. Meanwhile, his replacement in the No. 2 slot, Perry Jones, is coming off a beastly showing over BYU. Plus notes on sevearl big men with bigger talent.

Blog | Conversation | December 20, 2011

Jay Bilas looks ahead to the college hoops season and notes that we could have a few truly great teams this season.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2011

Fran Fraschilla evaluates some top college freshmen -- Josh Selby, Harrison Barnes, Jared Sullinger, etc. -- in terms of how their ability might translate to the NBA. Sullinger looks good, but right now, Barnes does not.

Blog | Conversation | January 12, 2011

Fran Fraschilla evaluates some of the nation's top frosh -- Jared Sullinger, Harrison Barnes, Brandon Knight, Tobias Harris, Josh Selby and more -- in terms of how they're doing halfway through the season.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2011

There's some consensus surrounding the top players of the projected 2011 draft class: Harrison Barnes, Perry Jones and Kyrie Irving. But David Thorpe says this trio can't simply coast and expect a top draft spot. Here's what each will have to prove.

Blog | Conversation | November 18, 2010

Chad Ford checks in with his first Stock Watch of the season, examining the outstanding freshman class that should dominate the lottery. UNC's Harrison Barnes, despite a so-so debut, looks good, but there might be some concerns over Baylor's Perry Jones.

Blog | Conversation | November 16, 2010

With the college basketball season around the corner, Chad Ford goes conference-by-conference in previewing the top draft prospects scouts are watching. Next up is the Big 12, home to the one player who could challenge Harrison Barnes for the top pick.

Blog | Conversation | October 22, 2010

The Class of 2010 has wrapped up. Which freshmen will be arriving on campus with serious hype? Doug Gottlieb gives us his 10.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2010