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Chad Ford writes why Andrew Wiggins would be the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NBA draft.

Blog | Conversation | May 14, 2013

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine college basketball's top programs in terms of producing NBA talent, outlining that recruiting players with NBA-level talent plays a key role. Kentucky and Duke top the list. Plus, rising prospects and key games to watch.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2013

Kentucky's backcourt blues lead off Jason King's weekly look at the national scene in college basketball.

There are only four weeks until the start of March Madness. What can we expect from now until then?

While Dave Telep has no beef with the McDonald's High School All-American selections, there are two players he wishes made the cut.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2012

The Mag talks to the pioneering players since the institution of the so-called 'one and done' rule who spent just a year in college before going pro to get their thoughts on their decision and transition to the pros.

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

David Thorpe analyzes where some of the land's top freshman, such as OSU's Jared Sullinger and Kentucky's Terrence Jones and Brandon Knight, can improve their stock this season.

Blog | Conversation | November 24, 2010

Not all one-and-done players are created equal. Some, like John Wall, seem like sure things, while others, like Avery Bradley, come with risk. Fran Fraschilla kicks off his ranking of freshmen who'll likely hear their names called on draft day next year.

Blog | Conversation | July 20, 2010

Losing a lottery pick to the NBA is never easy. Losing more than one can be debilitating. Let's take at look who is ready to step in to fill the void at each school that lost at least one lottery pick.

With the 2010 NBA draft in the books, Chad Ford wastes no time looking ahead to 2011's draft class, headlined by North Carolina's Harrison Barnes. The draft is filled with so many unproven talents that one scout refers to that group as "The Mystery Men."

Blog | Conversation | June 25, 2010

While there's a growing certainty about where prospects will land tonight, there's still plenty of intrigue. David Thorpe looks at five moves that could drastically change the draft, including the Wizards' swapping John Wall for an All-Star point guard.

Blog | Conversation | June 24, 2010

Three days from the draft, trade buzz is growing louder. Chad Ford discusses what he's hearing on the trade front and identifies the key debates confronting front offices. Plus, an NBA GM provides the top 20 picks in his organization's mock draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 21, 2010

When smart teams draft, they don't use a 1-to-30 ranking; they utilize a tier system that accounts for team need and player talent. Chad Ford, after talking to numerous teams, divides this year's crop into tiers and explains how the system works.

Blog | Conversation | June 18, 2010

Trades, surprising picks, sleepers -- we're hearing all kinds of rumors about the 2010 NBA draft. Chad Ford reports on a wide array of news: the jumbled lottery picture, college stars ready to make noise in the second round and trades in the works.

Blog | Conversation | June 14, 2010

Forget potential. This NBA mock draft is all about how a player did in college.