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A special Andrew Wiggins edition of college basketball musings after the No. 1 recruit announced his decision to attend Kansas.

Following the unveiling of the official list of who's in and out of the 2013 NBA draft, Chad Ford provides his latest Big Board of the Top 30 draft prospects. Nerlens Noel remains No. 1 while Trey Burke (No. 5) and C.J. McCollum (No. 8) rise up the board.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013

I am aware of how much money I am giving up. I am aware of that. — Marcus Smart That was my favorite quote from Wednesday's Oklahoma State press conference, in which the freshman point guard, along with teammates Markel Brown and Le'Bryan ...

John Gasaway looks at four teams that are being hurt by early-entry NBA draft decisions.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2013

OK, sure, this probably isn't as unremarkable and expected as Shabazz Muhammad's decision to go pro -- nothing will ever be, obviously -- but it certainly wasn't the Marcus Smart of pro decisions, either. Michigan guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is heading to...

The reaction has been mostly predictable. When news broke last Tuesday that Oklahoma State point guard Marcus Smart, a likely top-five pick in the 2013 draft, would instead return for his sophomore season of college hoops, the usual gamut was run: su...

Big 12 player of the year Marcus Smart says he will return for his sophomore season at Oklahoma State, bucking a trend of one-and-done prospects across college basketball.

Chad Ford writes that Marcus Smart's decision to return to college increases the likelihood that Nerlens Noel is drafted No. 1 overall. But not all scouts and GMs are sold on Noel as the top pick just yet.

Blog | Conversation | April 17, 2013

The 2013 draft is bad. Weak. Shallow. Limited. Bereft of quality players. The worst since 2000. Insert your own preferred pejorative wherever you like, but know it's probably been used already. A consensus has been reached: If you're looking for futu...

Oklahoma State guard Marcus Smart, projected as an NBA lottery pick, will return to school for his sophomore season, a source confirmed Tuesday.

Chad Ford provides his latest Big Board of the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA draft, with Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel retaining the No. 1 spot.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2013

Chad Ford unveils his first mock draft of 2013, with Nerlens Noel leading the way.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2013

1. The NCAA's random date of April 16 to declare for the NBA draft isn't pressuring a number of players into making quick decisions. Coaches are now savvy to the date as being meaningless. That's why Gonzaga's Kelly Olynyk may wait to decide until th...

To win six games in a row in the NCAA tournament, there's an element of hard work that naturally comes with the quest for college basketball supremacy. In the same vain, there's also an element of fate. Karma, if you will. Imagine if Trey Burke ...

Chad Ford provides his latest Big Board of the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA draft, with Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel retaining the No. 1 spot. Michigan point guard Trey Burke has climbed up the board based on his exceptional recent play.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2013

Kevin Pelton breaks down what the scouts and stats are saying about the NBA's top draft prospects.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2013