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Doug Gottlieb provides his list of five boom-or-bust prospects for the 2012 NBA draft, starting with UConn center Andre Drummond.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 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.

Chad Ford takes a look at the ACC and ranks the conference's top five draft prospects. Not surprisingly, the UNC Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils hold all five of them. Plus a few honorable mentions.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2011

Irving, Walker and Faried lived out draft dreams in very different ways Thursday.

In an NBA draft with plenty of questions, Kyrie Irving says his health isn't one of them.

Seven 2011 prospects have the potential to be one-and-done players and be part of the 2012 NBA draft.

Kyrie Irving talks NBA draft, music, Australia in a Page 2 Q&A.

Fran Fraschilla breaks down the top point guards in this year's class. Not surprisingly, Kyrie Irving tops the list, but Fraschilla believes Shelvin Mack is not getting the credit he deserves.

Blog | Conversation | May 11, 2011

David Thorpe evaluates Kyrie Irving, the likely No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. Thorpe determines that while Irving is an excellent player with all-star potential, his lack of elite athleticism will prevent him from becoming a Derrick Rose-level superstar.

Blog | Conversation | April 28, 2011

Kyrie Irving played only 11 games at Duke before he decided to jump to the NBA, and yet it's probably the right move. For him. But for the game of basketball? Maybe not so much.

Kyrie Irving's jump to the NBA after one season at Duke had more to do with his dream than his toe.

Kyrie Irving, college basketball hardly knew you. The heralded freshman point guard declared for the NBA draft on Wednesday and plans to hire an agent, after playing in only 11 games for the Blue Devils, missing much of the season with an injured big...

Point guard Kyrie Irving is leaving Duke after one season to enter the NBA draft.

Go on. Admit it. You love the fact that VCU and Butler are in the Final Four, and it isn't only because you root for the underdogs. There's an old-fashioned hoops reason to pull for them, too.

David Thorpe is scouting the Sweet 16, and in Derrick Williams he sees a player already showing great offensive gifts, even without the help of an elite point guard. Also included are Kemba Walker, the Duke guard tandem, and Jimmer Fredette.

Blog | Conversation | March 25, 2011

Chad Ford breaks down what scouts will be watching for in Sweet 16 matchups and identifies the players who could secure their draft position with big games in the Sweet 16.

Blog | Conversation | March 24, 2011