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Fran Fraschilla offers an argument for picking Syracuse's Dion Waiters over UNC's Kendall Marshall.

Blog | Conversation | May 07, 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

Jay Bilas draws from a season's worth of film and live scouting to make his bracket selections, taking Insiders pick by pick to the title game in New Orleans.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2012

Another so-so week for UNC's Harrison Barnes saw him slide down Chad Ford's Top 100 prospects list. Meanwhile, his replacement in the No. 2 slot, Perry Jones, is coming off a beastly showing over BYU. Plus notes on sevearl big men with bigger talent.

Blog | Conversation | December 20, 2011

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

David Thorpe offers improvement advice for three top prospects who could return to school next year: Jared Sullinger, John Henson and Harrison Barnes.

Blog | Conversation | April 07, 2011

Florida State forward Chris Singleton gives a player perspective on the NBA scouting process. These guys are watched far more often than fans realize.

Blog | Conversation | November 23, 2010

The biggest story of Day 1 at the Chicago combine was the number of no-shows. However, some prospects made strong impressions, a couple of highly regarded players had rough interviews with teams and an International Man of Mystery emerged.

Blog | Conversation | May 21, 2010

After attending the Nike Hoop Summit, Chad Ford breaks down some of the most promising 2011 draft prospects, including presumptive No. 1 overall pick, Harrison Barnes, a host of young European players and some of the other top high school seniors.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2010

Chad Ford checks in with his weekly NBA draft Stock Watch, with Evan Turner soaring. Could he dethrone John Wall as the No. 1 pick?

Blog | Conversation | March 01, 2010

Fran Fraschilla looks at a group of players he feels are underappreciated by NBA scouts and GMs, and another he feels are prized too highly, and offers his unique scouting take on where they belong in the draft.

Blog | Conversation | January 06, 2010

Fran Fraschilla scouts a few of the prime prospects taking the floor at MSG during the Coaches vs. Cancer games, offering his take on their NBA draft stock.

Blog | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Insider's new NBA draft blog launches with Chad Ford's take on the likely one-and-done candidates from this season's crop of college freshmen, including John Wall, Derrick Favors and Xavier Henry. Plus, news and notes on other freshmen to watch.

Blog | Conversation | November 10, 2009

The key to beating the Cardinals is keeping pace.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009

In advance of UNC-Duke Round 1, Jay Bilas breaks down the keys to victory for each team.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2009