NBA draft: Top 5 European prospects
Fran Fraschilla, ESPN.comFran Fraschilla breaks down his top 5 over-seas prospects for the NBA draft.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009Curry: Should he stay or should he go?
Fran Fraschilla, ESPN.comWith less than a week left to decide, the nation's leading scorer from this past season is still weighing his options. Will Stephen Curry jump to the NBA or treat college basketball fans to one more season at Davidson? Fran Fraschilla weighs in on the tough decision.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009Curry, Griffin highlight possible monster matchup
Fran Fraschilla...pick in next June's NBA Draft. While he doesn't possess the offensive skills that Michael Beasley did a year ago, particularly away from the the basketball, he is a stronger and more...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2008
Fearsome frosh coming soon to a gym near you
Fran Fraschilla...freshmen were taken in the first round of the past two NBA drafts. Kevin Durant and Michael Beasley produced two of the most prolific seasons any player has ever had. Greg Oden, Michael Conley...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2008
Who are the best value players?
Fran FraschillaThere are guys that may be better than where they will ultimately be selected in this draft. I call these guys the "solid values" of the draft, and th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 03, 2008
How will lottery teams pick?
Fran Fraschilla...been determined, here's my early handicapping of which way teams will go. 1. Chicago Bulls: Michael Beasley, Kansas State There will be some pressure on the Bulls to take the hometown hero, Derrick...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 21, 2008
Lofton's biggest triumph
Fran FraschillaLast summer, I was very critical of the USA Basketball committee that left Tennessee's Chris Lofton off the Pan Am team, even after his subpar perform...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 07, 2008
Testing the waters can help players
Fran FraschillaI am not that smart. God gave me enough intelligence to allow me to figure out how to attack a 2-3 zone and how to devise a pick-and-roll play and not...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 29, 2008
Frannie Awards for the Big 12
Fran Fraschilla...teams on Sunday during the Oklahoma State-Texas game on ESPN. Big 12 First Team F Michael Beasley, Kansas State F Blake Griffin, Oklahoma G Brandon Rush, Kansas G Curtis Jerrells, Baylor G D...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 05, 2008
Fran-tastic Four and more
Fran Fraschilla...anyone in the country. Love has proven to be as good as advertised. While fellow freshman Michael Beasley is establishing himself as the No. 1 or No. 2 pick in the NBA draft and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 16, 2008
Meet the super glue guys
Fran FraschillaWith Kansas taking on Boston College in Chestnut Hill on Saturday at noon (ESPN), the Eagles will need a monster game from their 6-foot-1 dynamo, Tyre...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 02, 2008
Can Gillispie turn it around at UK?
Fran Fraschilla...It's all but certain that guys like Derrick Rose, O.J. Mayo, Kevin Love and Michael Beasley are gone after this year. Other freshmen like J.J. Hickson (NC State), Donte Greene (Syracuse...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 19, 2007
Barnes' transformation at Texas
Fran FraschillaI just had a discussion with a writer in Austin, Texas, about what makes Rick Barnes such a good coach in light of the Longhorns' win at UCLA. I was ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2007
Old Spice impressions
Fran Fraschilla...various Disney parks. I settled on MGM Studios. Here are some thoughts from the tournament: • Michael Beasley is a ridiculous talent. He reminded me of the young Derrick Coleman who was the No...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2007
Puerto Rico tourney observations
Fran FraschillaI just returned from the Puerto Rico Tip-Off Classic in San Juan, and it has the makings of a big-time pre-Thanksgiving basketball event. When most co...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2007
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