Prospects who aren't quite ready
Fran Fraschilla...most of those underclassman that I've seen: "Stay in school." The Old Spice Classic featured a number of intriguing prospects, but no one that would help an NBA team right now. The one player...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Unheralded players making their mark early
Chad Ford...to somewhere between 15 and 25 in the draft. Klay Thompson, SG, Washington State Thompson won a number of fans with his play for Team USA this summer and he's following it up with...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Alabi among group with much to prove
Fran Fraschilla...most of those underclassman that I've seen: "Stay in school." The Old Spice Classic featured a number of intriguing prospects, but no one that would help an NBA team right now. The one player...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Never too early to talk lottery scenarios
Chad Ford...presence -- a cross between Amare Stoudemire and Dwight Howard. However, Favors isn't there yet. His early numbers at Georgia Tech (13.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 blocks in 24 minutes per game...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Awards and observations from Maui Invitational
Jay BilasLAHAINA, Hawaii -- Here are my final thoughts and annual awards from the EA Sports Maui Invitational: • Gonzaga is tough and talented. While t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009
Golden Gophers try to avoid legal distractions
Andy KatzANAHEIM, Calif. -- Minnesota assistant coaches were making their way toward a late-night team meal Tuesday night at the Hilton, feeling pretty swell a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009Favors' shot-blocking skills stand out
Fran FraschillaAbout 30 NBA scouts traveled to San Juan to take in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off last week for a look at some of the top college talent that had gathered t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Pondexter heads thin list of college seniors
Chad Ford...already left school for the pro ranks. That certainly appears true on the surface. Look at the numbers. Thirty of the best players who would have been a part of the graduating class of 2010...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Ebanks epitomizes players with volatile stock
Chad FordFor the last decade we've gone about building our Top 100 by surveying NBA scouts and executives on their take on the top prospects in the world. Gen...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Recruits mustn't forget common courtesy
Jay BilasDecisions, Relationships, Courtesy and News: I am not one of those old guys who pines for the way things used to be. I think the players now are gen...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Prospects look for fruitful showing in Big Apple
Fran Fraschilla...they stack up. North Carolina Ed Davis, 6-foot-10, So. Ed Davis is one of a number of very intriguing NBA prospects on the Tar Heels roster. So, what's new? In addition to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Would-be first-rounders back for better or worse
Chad Ford...a year later, he became the No. 1 pick in the draft. This past spring, an unprecedented number of underclassmen decided to follow in Duncan and Griffin's shoes by skipping the 2009 NBA draft...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
What to watch for during this weekend's action
Andy Katz...season. The slate of games doesn't move the meter much, but there is significance with a number of tipoffs this weekend. Friday Morehead State at Kentucky (ESPNU, 6:30 ET): UK won't have...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009The boys of summer
Chad Ford...ample opportunities to improve (or hurt) their draft stock in the summer. And after talking with a number scouts, here's a list of the players who made the most noise in that regard. THE...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
In league rankings, power shifts to the Midwest
Andy Katz...someone is open for discussion. For me, I look at the possible No. 1 seeds and the number of potential NCAA tournament teams. It's still a prediction at this point, but I'll give...
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