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With the college basketball season around the corner, Chad Ford goes conference-by-conference in previewing the top draft prospects scouts are watching. In the SEC, the conference's top player has tremendous talent, but will he get to show it off?

Blog | Conversation | October 26, 2010

LaRue Cook examines five questions about the Southeastern Conference, including Florida's Final Four chances and how Kentucky replaces John Wall.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2010

Kentucky coach John Calipari lands the No. 1 class in the country again, writes Michael LaPlante.

Now that we know who's in the draft and who's out, who gets Andy Katz's top spot in his revised top 25? The same team that ended last season No. 1. But a pair of Big Ten teams aren't far behind.

The report card is out, and Doug Gottlieb has the final grades for some of the best mid- and high majors and the schools from the top six conferences.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2010

Purdue's Final Four dreams ended in devastating fashion this season after losing Robbie Hummel to injury. But with Hummel returning to a senior-laden squad, the Boilermakers are the early favorites as the top team in 2010-11.

Chad Ford examines NBA draft prospects' stock, leading with a note on Evan Turner, who looked solid in his early return from a severe back injury. But there's still some concern about Turner from NBA teams. Plus news on a host of other players.

Blog | Conversation | January 12, 2010

Fran Fraschilla breaks down the differences between good deep shooting in the college ranks vs. the NBA and analyzes which draft prospects are best suited to make become impact shooters at the next level.

Blog | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Last season might have been the worst for SEC basketball in 30 years. But with coaching upgrades and a wealth of talent returning, the league might already be back.

John Calipari wasted no time in turning Kentucky back into a national player. Who else is gunning for the SEC title alongside the Wildcats.

There will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.

Florida found out just how tough life can be in the SEC with an inexperienced club. But with a year under their belts, will the Baby Gators take over the conference?

NBA Insider Chad Ford breaks down the top 10 prospects at each position for the 2005 NBA Draft. (Updated 6/10/2005)

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2005

Notre Dame picked up a commit from forward Ryan Ayers, while Top 100 players Randolph Morris and Malik Hairston are close to a decision.

Clemson, Iowa, and Seton Hall scored with pledges from guards, while Oklahoma St. grabbed a forward.

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