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David Thorpe looks at five of the top prospects in college basketball and determines which NBA teams would provide the best fits for each.

Blog | Conversation | November 16, 2011

There's some consensus surrounding the top players of the projected 2011 draft class: Harrison Barnes, Perry Jones and Kyrie Irving. But David Thorpe says this trio can't simply coast and expect a top draft spot. Here's what each will have to prove.

Blog | Conversation | November 18, 2010

There are plenty of talented NBA prospects that returned to school this season, but all of them, including intriguing talents like UNC's John Henson and Duke's Mason Plumlee, need to show improvement. David Thorpe breaks down the top five returnees.

Blog | Conversation | November 12, 2010

David Thorpe disputes a ton of myths about the NBA draft process, including the notion that any prospect, team or agent has an idea where a player will be picked in April. Thorpe takes us inside how a college player navigates these choppy waters.

Blog | Conversation | April 14, 2010

David Thorpe looks at tonight's rivalry clash between the Blue Devils and Tar Heels to gauge the NBA value of players on both sides. Among the topics he covers: What is Ed Davis' ceiling? Is Jon Scheyer a true NBA player? How far has Kyle Singler slid?

Blog | Conversation | February 09, 2010