Here is our updated 2013 NBA Mock Draft. Click on the players’ name for a complete, in-depth scouting report.
(By the way, The Sports Bank was graded as the most accurate 2011 AND 2012 NBA Mock Draft on the web.)
2013 NBA Mock Draft- First Round (5/23/13)
May 22, 2013 by 14 Comments
2013 NBA Mock Draft- Second Round (5/23/13)
May 22, 2013 by 3 Comments
Here is the second round of our updated 2013 NBA Mock Draft. Click on the players’ name for a complete, in-depth scouting report.
(By the way, The Sports Bank was graded as the most accurate 2011 AND 2012 NBA Mock Draft on the web.)
Illini Brandon Paul: NBA Mock Draft Composite
May 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Time to focus on the NBA Draft. It seems pretty certain the Illinois Fighting Illini will once again have representation on draft night. Guard Brandon Paul was at the draft combine last week and he’s had contact with the L.A. Clippers, Lakers, Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls.
Two years ago was a disaster when both Demetri McCamey and Jereme Richmond went undrafted, despite all the pre-draft hype (both attended the combine). Last year brought more pride to Champaign as the Illini Nation saw Meyers Leonard go in the top ten to the Portland Trail Blazers. Brandon Paul should likely hear his name called this June; just nowhere near as high.
Top 10 most redneck cities
May 11, 2013 by
In the words of redneck, actually I think it’s spelled: Rednex
Jeff Foxworthy might have cornered the market on the term redneck, but we can still talk Dixie Chicks, shirtless driving season, Chelsea Lately, the people of rural Virginia, having dogs half the size of your porch and Waffle House. Just don’t make the mistake of equating redneck with NASCAR and NASCAR with redneck; I cover the sport so I know, you do not.
2013 NBA Draft Early Entrants
April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The 2013 NBA Draft will soon be here. The deadline for college basketball underclassmen having to decide their future has officially passed so at this point, you are either in or out. Here is an updated list of underclassmen who have declared for the 2013 NBA Draft and where they could end up being selected.
Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2013 NBA Draft mock.
Updated: 4/29/13
Top 20 2013 NBA free agents
April 24, 2013 by 1 Comment
The 2013 group of NBA free agents is a lot deeper and more talented than last year’s crop. Star players like Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, and Josh Smith will be available this summer and there are several teams that have put themselves in position to make some major splashes in free agency. Here is a look at the Top 20 NBA free agents for this off-season.
2014 NBA Mock Draft (4/22/13)
April 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
The 2014 NBA Draft class is shaping up to be way more loaded than the 2013 group. Here is an insanely early 2014 NBA Mock Draft where team needs and outstanding trades have NOT yet been taken into account. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2013 NBA Mock Draft.
2012 NBA Draft re-do with 2013 hindsight
February 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
It is an annual tradition here during the NBA All-Star break to re-do the NBA Draft lottery from the previous year. The Sports Bank’s NBA Draft Nerd, David Kay and Peter Christian will alternate re-drafting the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season. They will factor in how each team’s roster looked at the time of the draft and give their reasons as to why the selection would be made.
Check out The Sports Bank’s 2013 NBA Mock Draft.
Cleveland Cavaliers still a couple years away from being NBA playoff contender
October 4, 2012 by 1 Comment
The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going.
Year two of the post-LeBron James makeover in Cleveland is underway. Led by reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, Kyrie Irving, the future is getting brighter for the Cavs but they are still a couple of seasons away from being a legitimate playoff contender.
What will the USA Basketball team look like at 2016 Olympics?
August 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
Led by Kevin Durant‘s 30 points, the USA basketball team claimed another gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics beating Spain, 107-100. With several players and possibly head coach Mike Krzyzewski not expected to return for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the U.S. will have a good amount of turnover on their next Olympic roster. Here’s a sneak peek at what Team USA could look like in four years.
Top ten 2013 NBA restricted free agents
July 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We have already gone over our list of the top ten 2013 unrestricted NBA free agents. Here are the best restricted free agents who are scheduled to hit the market next summer. Don’t forget, a team has the right to match any offer sheet a restricted free agent signs which makes it difficult to sign away a player. [Read more...]
Top ten 2013 unrestricted NBA free agents
July 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Now that the dust has pretty much settled on the 2012 NBA free agency period, we can look ahead to next summer when big names like Dwight Howard and Chris Paul are slated to hit the open market. Here is a look at the top ten unrestricted free agents for the 2013 NBA off-season. Click here for a list of the top NBA restricted free agents in 2013.
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