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Chad Ford evaluates every position group in this year's NBA draft class, looking at the top 10 prospects in each. The point guard and center classes look weak, but the 2012 draft is loaded with talent at the power forward position.

Blog | Conversation | May 08, 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

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

Kentucky freshman forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will enter the 2012 NBA draft after the Wildcats' season ends, multiple sources told ESPN.com on Thursday.

Multiple sources have told Chad Ford that Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will declare for the NBA draft after the Wildcats' season ends. Ford takes a look at MKG's red-hot draft stock.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2012

The spotlight is on the NCAA tournament, and here are the top 10 NBA prospects in its South Region.

Blog | Conversation | March 12, 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

Chad Ford asks NBA executives which players really belong at the top of the draft?

Blog | Conversation | February 28, 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

ESPN NBA draft analyst Chad Ford writes that, with all of the NBA's fascination with big men and point guards, this year's draft is strong in wingmen such as Harrison Barnes and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. But which one should go first?

Blog | Conversation | January 20, 2012

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