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In advance of the NBA draft, Chad Ford examines why so many players, like Rajon Rondo and Russell Westbrook, excel in the NBA after middling college careers. There are many reasons, including college systems, different rules and evaluation errors.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2010

Chad Ford looks at Derrick Favors, Greg Monroe, Lance Stephenson and other prospects to see whose stock is hot heading into the NCAA tournament, plus offers some early thoughts on who will stay and who will go.

Blog | Conversation | March 09, 2010

While a host of rookie point guards have made an immediate impact in the NBA this season, that won't be the case next year. In fact, as Chad Ford has learned from scouts, even with John Wall at the top, 2010 could be the worst point guard draft ever.

Blog | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Chad Ford analyzes early performances to see whose NBA draft stock is rising and falling. While Evan Turner's prospects took a hit because of his back injury, others -- such as Wesley Johnson and Kyle Singler -- are moving on the board for other reasons.

Blog | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Chad Ford examines players whose draft stock varies the most among scouts -- ranging anywhere from the lottery to the end of the second round. In addition, he checks in on Kyle Singler and Al-Farouq Aminu, who have impressed scouts with early success.

Blog | Conversation | November 19, 2009

As draft day arrives, Chad Ford predicts how the second round of the NBA draft will unfold.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2007