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Chad Ford says Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel remains the closest thing to a No. 1 draft pick so far this season.

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2013

Chad Ford ranks the top freshmen in college basketball in terms of their draft potential, with Kentucky's freshmen class well-represented.

Blog | Conversation | November 15, 2012

Chad Ford ranks the top-5 NBA prospects in the SEC heading into the 2012-13 college basketball season, with Kentucky once again appearing to be loaded with NBA talent.

Blog | Conversation | October 11, 2012

With sources indicating that Kentucky's starting five -- Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Doron Lamb, Marquis Teague and Terrence Jones -- will declare for the NBA draft, Chad Ford explores the possibility that they could all be selected in Rd. 1.

Blog | Conversation | April 16, 2012

Chad Ford examines the NBA draft stock impact on the prospects of Kentucky, Kansas, Ohio State and Louisville following the Final Four.

Blog | Conversation | April 03, 2012

Chad Ford looks at 10 players NBA scouts will be watching intently at the Final Four in New Orleans. The top of the list is no surprise -- Anthony Davis -- but a stealthy prospect from Kansas will attract attention, as well.

Blog | Conversation | March 30, 2012

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

Blog | Conversation | March 28, 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

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

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

Anthony Davis is clearly the No. 1 choice for NBA teams, but at No. 2, things get decidedly more intriguing. Chad Ford examines who each team would target in the 2-hole.

Blog | Conversation | February 03, 2012

Chad Ford checks in with his weekly Stock Watch, focusing on the ever-shifting Top 5. While Anthony Davis appears solid at No. 1 overall, the rest remain in flux, with Harrison Barnes and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist battling to be the first wing taken.

Blog | Conversation | January 31, 2012

The top three candidates for the No. 1 pick are all off to slow starts and their stock is falling. But while Anthony Davis remains No. 1 on most scouts' boards, Harrison Barnes could be dropping soon.

Blog | Conversation | December 13, 2011

Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist raised his draft stock considerably, while North Carolina's Harrison Barnes continued to play well in a game that featured 12 Top 100 players.

Blog | Conversation | December 06, 2011

ESPN Insider Chad Ford gives his weekly stockwatch on college basketball's best NBA draft prospects. Kentucky's Anthony Davis remains at the top of the list.

Blog | Conversation | November 22, 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