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Chad Ford takes a look at the draft stocks of every NBA prospect playing in the Final Four.

Blog | Conversation | April 05, 2013

Chad Ford says the draft stock is rising on several NCAA Tournament players such as Mitch McGary, Russ Smith and C.J. Fair.

Blog | Conversation | April 02, 2013

Chad Ford takes a look at the players who improved their draft stock after this past weekend's action.

Blog | Conversation | March 26, 2013

Chad Ford provides his latest Big Board of the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA draft, with Kansas' Ben McLemore maintaining his No. 1 ranking and Indiana star Victor Oladipo rising into the top five.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2013

In the second edition of his NBA draft Big Board, Chad Ford ranks the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA draft. Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel retains his No. 1 spot, but several big names move up and down the list.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2013

In the debut of his NBA draft Big Board, Chad Ford ranks the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA draft, with Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel holding down the No. 1 spot.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2013

Chad Ford breaks down the top 10 sophomores in college basketball, a demographic that usually constitutes a gold mine of talent for NBA teams.

Blog | Conversation | December 14, 2012

Chad Ford examines where Ohio State's Jared Sullinger fits in the 2012 draft field after reports say the sophomore will declare for the NBA.

Blog | Conversation | April 04, 2012

Chad Ford looks at 10 players NBA scouts will be watching intently at the Final Four in New Orleans. The top of the list is no surprise -- Anthony Davis -- but a stealthy prospect from Kansas will attract attention, as well.

Blog | Conversation | March 30, 2012

The spotlight is on the NCAA tournament, and here are the top 5 NBA prospects in its West Region.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2012

The spotlight is on the NCAA tournament, and here are the top 5 NBA prospects in its East Region.

Blog | Conversation | March 13, 2012

The spotlight is on the NCAA tournament, and here are the top 10 NBA prospects in its South Region.

Blog | Conversation | March 12, 2012

Chad Ford looks at some of the top names who have yet to declare for the draft, examining their situation and evaluating their odds of entering the pool.

Blog | Conversation | April 15, 2011

Chad Ford breaks down what scouts will be watching for in Sweet 16 matchups and identifies the players who could secure their draft position with big games in the Sweet 16.

Blog | Conversation | March 24, 2011

Chad Ford takes a look at the Southwest Region of the NCAA tournament through the lens of the NBA draft. Three Jayhawks sit atop his list, including Marcus and Markieff Morris, who are likely first-round picks this summer.

Blog | Conversation | March 17, 2011

Chad Ford breaks down the top NBA draft prospects in the West bracket of the NCAA tournament. At the top of the list is Arizona Wildcats F Derrick Williams, who scouts believe could be a solid player at the next level.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2011