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Chad Ford says there are several top NBA prospects who need to impress during next week's conference championships.

Blog | Conversation | March 08, 2013

RecruitingNation basketball experts roundtable: Which college basketball programs will we be watching the closest in recruiting the rest of the winter heading into the spring signing period?

Story | Conversation | January 30, 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

RecruitingNation basketball experts break down the recruitment of ESPN 100 No. 4 prospect Julius Randle.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2013

Kentucky could have expected growing pains with a new group of freshmen, so no, it's not time to panic in the Commonwealth. UCLA, on the other hand, has much to worry about. Dana O'Neil gauges the panic meter for those two plus Baylor, NC State, Memphis, Texas and Villanova.

Our writers and analysts share their memories of seeing and covering the high school and college days of Oklahoma City Thunder players.

With several underclassmen and recruiting decisions in the books, Andy Katz takes another look at the Top 25 for 2012-13.

We're still waiting on multiple standout underclassmen to make final calls on their pro futures. Some appear to be ready to go. And others are on the fence. Let's take a look at the decisions that have been made and the ones still to come.

Chad Ford breaks down the top NBA prospects among the high school class of 2012.

Blog | Conversation | March 28, 2012

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

After chatting with several NBA scouts, Chad Ford reveals five freshman who would greatly help their draft stock by returning for a second season. At the top of the list: UConn's Andre Drummond.

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2012

King's Court blows the whistle on shoddy officiating before turning its attention to Rivalry Week.

Chad Ford surveys the NBA draft landscape and sees a drought of point guard prospects in this year's crop.

Blog | Conversation | January 13, 2012

John Hollinger introduces PER.edu to dissect the college game

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2011

Chad Ford breaks down the top potential candidates to fly to the NBA after a single season in college, a field of players led by Anthony Davis of Kentucky

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2011