The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the current NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. Check out The Sports Bank's NFL Mock Draft as well. (By the way, … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft- First Round (3/28/12)
Archives for March 2012
Starter on Butler’s two national runner-up teams becomes high school hoops coach
When I was in high school, all our coaches were significantly older than us. The assistants may be not as much, but there was certainly no one a year or two out of college around. And definitely no one who had recently played on the biggest stage in all of college basketball. Tomorrow morning, Brownsburg High School in central Indiana will introduce former Butler basketball … [Read more...] about Starter on Butler’s two national runner-up teams becomes high school hoops coach
Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators game endures worst National Anthems pair (video)
Are you ready for the most horrible attempts at both the American and Canadian National Anthems ever? There's been worst renditions of each song at a sporting event, but you won't find a worse combo platter of these two at a hockey game. The fans at the Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins game had to endure the closest thing to a human singing version of Miss Piggy … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators game endures worst National Anthems pair (video)
2012 Final Four to include All-Star game of college seniors
The 2012 Reese’s Division I College All-Star game will be played as part of Final Four Friday during the 2012 NCAA Men’s Final Four weekend on March 30 at 4:35 Central time at the Superdome. The game features 20 of the nation’s most outstanding seniors from NCAA Division I, selected by the NABC. It will be broadcast Saturday, March 31 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on TruTV. Here … [Read more...] about 2012 Final Four to include All-Star game of college seniors
Future N.C. State Wolfpack point guard Tyler Lewis takes skills competition
First-year North Carolina State head coach Mark Gottfried led the Wolfpack to the Sweet 16 in his first season. The program's is bound for future success with a loaded recruiting class. Three NC State signees are set to play in the McDonald's All-American game. Future Wolfpack point guard Tyler Lewis showcased why he should be the team's starting point guard for the future. … [Read more...] about Future N.C. State Wolfpack point guard Tyler Lewis takes skills competition
St. Louis Rams owner’s bid to buy L.A. Dodgers problem for NFL
St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke and his attempt to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers came up yesterday at the NFL owners meeting in Palm Beach. If Kroenke beats out the other two remaining bidders for the MLB franchise, the Stl. Rams could become the L.A. Rams once again. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the matter of the league's cross ownership rules and Kroenke's … [Read more...] about St. Louis Rams owner’s bid to buy L.A. Dodgers problem for NFL
Nation’s #1 recruit Shabazz Muhammad wins dunk contest (photos)
Shabazz Muhammad has left everybody guessing where he will attend college next season. However, nobody was surprised by his dominating performance in the Sprite Jam Fest Slam Dunk Contest. Muhammad, rated the nation's top senior prospect by Scout.com, recorded a perfect score of 70 on each of his four dunks, and won the contest, edging Kentucky Wildcats signee Archie … [Read more...] about Nation’s #1 recruit Shabazz Muhammad wins dunk contest (photos)
Kansas’ Thomas Robinson only unanimous pick on AP All-American team
Kansas Jayhawks forward Thomas Robinson, a leading national college basketball player of the year award candidate heads today's announcement of the AP All-American team. From the Associated Press: … [Read more...] about Kansas’ Thomas Robinson only unanimous pick on AP All-American team
NBA Draft stock report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 edition
The NCAA Tournament can have a profound effect on a college basketball player's NBA Draft status. The eyes of the basketball world are glued to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games as some of the top prospects battle head-to-head. Here are some players who either helped or hurt their draft stock this past weekend. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2012 NBA Mock Draft. … [Read more...] about NBA Draft stock report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 edition
Brad Stevens not coming to Illini, staying at Butler
So the Illini extended Brad Stevens of Butler an offer, supposedly. The University of Illinois met with Stevens and allegedly gave him an offer similar to what VCU's Shaka Smart turned down. I guess Illinois A.D. Mike Thomas is not a very good salesman. This is the second big mid-major leader to turn down the chance to step up to the Big Ten. BU released this statement just … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens not coming to Illini, staying at Butler