http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Chad Ford unveils his first mock draft of 2013, with Nerlens Noel leading the way.]]> April 08, 2013 05:32:49 PDT Chris Collins was named the Northwestern men's basketball coach Wednesday night.]]> March 27, 2013 17:13:08 PDT LeRoy Ellis, who starred at St. John's before playing 14 seasons in the NBA, died Saturday in Portland, Ore., after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 72.]]> June 03, 2012 11:07:39 PDT Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach Maurice Cheeks said Friday night that he has been informed he did not receive the necessary votes for induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.]]> March 30, 2012 12:38:20 PDT The Mag talks to the pioneering players since the institution of the so-called 'one and done' rule who spent just a year in college before going pro to get their thoughts on their decision and transition to the pros.]]> November 08, 2011 06:36:48 PST Philadelphia 76ers guard Evan Turner will officially begin feeling the impact of the NBA lockout after Saturday.]]> October 15, 2011 10:47:26 PDT College football: In a preview of next month's Super Bowl, two teams that aren't the Dallas Cowboys will compete for hardware at Cowboy Stadium. It'll...]]> January 07, 2011 08:14:47 PST Temple set for rivalry game with Villanova]]> December 29, 2010 12:12:48 PST Two Midwest teams go for glory, the Celtics look to stretch their streak, the Knicks look to snap their skid, and Boise State and Utah try their luck ...]]> December 22, 2010 10:21:22 PST If you are following the NBA this season, you've noticed that few first-round picks are making a regular contribution to their teams. The No. 1 pick,...]]> December 22, 2010 06:19:06 PST On draft day, much of the mystery surrounding the event is gone. Thanks to guys like Chad Ford, we typically know exactly where 10-12 players will be ...]]> June 24, 2010 06:30:09 PDT Doug Gottlieb draws on his experience covering college hoops and the past eight NBA drafts to offer lessons on what to value -- and avoid -- on a draft night. A few tips: Someone better scoop up Greivis Vasquez, and don't fall for the workout warriors.]]> June 24, 2010 02:55:37 PDT Most GMs will tell you that "fit" is a bigger factor than talent in a player's success. And if a second-round player goes to a team with a stable coac...]]> June 23, 2010 01:50:11 PDT As an NBA team puts together a complete roster, it has to be conscious of filling it out with some specialists that can help you win games on both end...]]> June 22, 2010 05:07:28 PDT The draft is now just three days away and things are beginning to get a little bit clearer. I spent the weekend on the phone talking with various NBA ...]]> June 21, 2010 05:10:05 PDT