Draft Watch: Alexander looks great in workouts

West Virginia's Joe Alexander was among those prospects training in Las Vegas who looked impressive in workouts, Chad Ford writes.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008

Hoops and harmony: How PeacePlayers is changing the Middle East

A group called PeacePlayers is bridging gaps between Israelis and Palestinians. Chad Ford profiles several success stories.

With violence escalating on several fronts in the Mideast, many are wondering what, if anything, can ever stop the madness. Perhaps, basketball can do what guns cannot.

Blatche, Webster eye draft after showings

High school big man Andray Blatche and sharpshooter Martell Webster impressed scouts at the last all-star game of the year, the Jordan Classic.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2005

Scouts, GMs say everyone should go to school

This year's Nike Hoop Summit produced a nice game, but few NBA prospects for the draft.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2005

Too high on the Class of 2005?

The McDonald's All-American game normally produces two or three of the top prospects in the NBA draft. This year, the pickings are slim.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2005

Scattered opinions on Taft, Warrick

Scouts are all over the draft board on prospects such as Pitt's Chris Taft and Syracuse's Hakim Warrick, Insider Chad Ford writes.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2005

2005 NBA Draft Insider Player Cards

...scouting services as the best high school basketball player in the country. But...

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High school kids dominate

Chad Ford has the lowdown on the top 10 shooting guards in this year's draft.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2005

No LeBrons or Amares this year

There are no LeBrons or Amares. But that won't stop high schoolers from trying to make similar leaps to the NBA.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2005

Paul, Taft head this year's sophomores

Chris Paul, Chris Taft and Josh Boone lead a talented sophomore draft class.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2005

All out of excuses

Insider breaks down 10 players with whom we've lost patience. This year we're not accepting any excuses.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2004

Chiriaev out? Andriuskevicius in?

Canadian big-man Ivan Chiriaev will pull out of the NBA draft, but Latvia's Martynas Andriuskevicius is in.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2004

Are the Spurs and Pistons still in control?

NBA Insider Chad Ford breaks down the playoffs, lottery land and the upcoming draft.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2004

Keep an eye on these kids

Dwight Howard won't be the only high school hot shot to watch in the McDonald's All-American Game.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2004