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Kansas winger Ben McLemore and Indiana guard Victor Oladipo both declared for the 2013 NBA draft on Tuesday. Both players are expected to be among the first several picks of the draft, with McLemore having a legitimate shot at going No. 1 overall. I...

Blog | Conversation | April 09, 2013

Chad Ford provides his latest Big Board of the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA draft, with Nerlens Noel dropping from the top spot because of his season-ending injury.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 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

In the debut of his NBA draft Big Board, Chad Ford ranks the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA draft, with Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel holding down the No. 1 spot.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 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

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

The spotlight is on the NCAA tournament, and here are the top 10 NBA prospects in its South Region.

Blog | Conversation | March 12, 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

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

With the college basketball season around the corner, Chad Ford goes around the country to preview the top draft prospects scouts are watching. The Big Ten may be the toughest conference in college hoops, and after a dry spell, offers an array of talent.

Blog | Conversation | November 05, 2010

Chad Ford's latest Stock Watch examines college freshmen, including the surging Xavier Henry, the erratic Kenny Boynton Jr. and everyone in between, including Texas guard Avery Bradley, whom scouts are struggling to envision as a point guard.

Blog | Conversation | December 15, 2009

NBA Insider Chad Ford breaks down the top 10 prospects at each position for the 2005 NBA Draft. (Updated 6/10/2005)

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2005