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Chad Ford examines the 2013 NBA draft options for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are at risk of once again having the league's worst record, and writes that Kentucky center Nerlens Noel could be the defensive presence they need.

Blog | Conversation | February 01, 2013

With Harrison Barnes, Kendall Marshall and John Henson declaring for the NBA draft, Chad Ford assesses the draft outlook for the Heels' top prospects, including senior Tyler Zeller and James Michael McAdoo, who may yet enter his name in the draft pool.

Blog | Conversation | March 29, 2012

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

Blog | Conversation | March 14, 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

Harrison Barnes' bum ankle has caused some hand wringing, but if the super shooting guard can stay healthy it will likely be between him and Baylor's Perry Jones for the No. 2 overall pick. Chad Ford explains in his weekly stock watch.

Blog | Conversation | November 29, 2011

Chad Ford takes a look at the ACC and ranks the conference's top five draft prospects. Not surprisingly, the UNC Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils hold all five of them. Plus a few honorable mentions.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2011

Chad Ford examines what Harrison Barnes' decision means for the NBA draft field in 2011 and 2012. Unfortunately for teams picking No. 3 or lower, this could be the worst crop of prospects since 2000.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2011

Chad Ford evaluates the high risers and biggest sliders among this year's top NBA draft prospects. Guys like Texas' Jordan Hamilton and UNC's Tyler Zeller have seen their stocks soar.

Blog | Conversation | March 01, 2011

After gaining some buzz as a potential No. 1 overall pick, Jared Sullinger is likely to return to Ohio State for another season, sources tell Chad Ford, making an already weak draft that much less appealing. Plus what scouts saw at the UNC-Duke matchup.

Blog | Conversation | February 11, 2011

With all of the talk about star one-and-done players, sometimes the veteran college ballers get lost in the draft shuffle. Chad Ford takes a look at six upperclassmen who have either improved or hurt their draft positions recently.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2011