There will be at least five, possibly six Kentucky Wildcats taken in the first round of this NBA Draft this June 28th, and yes we know that's just plain nuts. All the "league" level talent coming out of Lexington, some of the guys get lost in the shuffle and forgotten. Everyone knows Anthony Davis, and most people know Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, but what about Terrence Jones, who … [Read more...] about Terrence Jones: yet another Kentucky Wildcats NBA first round pick
College Basketball
UNC’s John Henson one of most overrated players in 2012 NBA Draft
North Carolina's John Henson is one of the most overrated players in this year's NBA Draft. Of course he is, he was a member of the Tar Heels college basketball team, meaning he's going to get more pub than other, often more deserving prospects. UNC guys receive a brighter spotlight than what they deserve. Henson is a gawky, gangly fellow who just has trouble putting on and … [Read more...] about UNC’s John Henson one of most overrated players in 2012 NBA Draft
Will Damian Lillard be the first point guard taken on draft night?
Because he played at obscure Weber State, you may not have heard of point guard Damian Lillard. But you will hear plenty about him come NBA Draft night, he just might be the first point guard taken, and looks to be a lock for the lottery. Mid-major guys are often overlooked and Lillard is no exception. Even though he has, and pretty much has always had, all the tools. "I … [Read more...] about Will Damian Lillard be the first point guard taken on draft night?
Illini star Brandon Paul breaks jaw in open gym session
Illini guard Brandon Paul will have to carry the load for Illinois college basketball next season. Especially now that Meyers Leonard is gone to the NBA (most likely the Milwaukee Bucks with the #12 pick). BP dropped 43 in the season's biggest win over Final Four team Ohio State, but he was still largely inconsistent, and committed way too many turnovers. Paul will need to … [Read more...] about Illini star Brandon Paul breaks jaw in open gym session
2012 NBA Draft mailbag (6/22/12)
With the 2012 NBA Draft now less than a week away, it's time to start cranking out some mailbags. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions and I'll try my best to answer them before next Thursday. Among the topics covered in this edition; what the Charlotte Bobcats are thinking at number two and what the Minnesota Timberwolves do at #18 if one of the top … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft mailbag (6/22/12)
Baylor’s Perry Jones III: sliding NBA Draft stock drops him from lottery
Of all the NBA Draft prospects who've seen their stock slide this year, Perry Jones III from Baylor could be the one hurting the most. Or at least the one who's seen his draft stock slide the most. Despite the success of the Baylor Bears this past college basketball season, Jones stock didn't rise it fell from the top 5, lottery lock down to mid to late first round. Mostly, … [Read more...] about Baylor’s Perry Jones III: sliding NBA Draft stock drops him from lottery
NBA Draft small school sleeper prospect: Scott Machado
It happens every year, the mid-major guy who slips through the NBA Draft cracks. That is until we reach the Combine, and the you loudly hear the buzz of scouts, about the small school stud. This year it's Scott Machado of Iona. Here's where we have Machado going in our latest mock draft … [Read more...] about NBA Draft small school sleeper prospect: Scott Machado
Vanderbilt to see three Commodores taken in NBA Draft
With three players set to get picked in the NBA Draft next week, you may be asking yourself how did the Vanderbilt Commodores not win more NCAA Tournament games the past couple years? Why weren't they ranked higher? What was their coaching staff doing? John Jenkins, Festus Ezeli and Jeffrey Taylor are all in the same projected draft range. "I think we're all in the same … [Read more...] about Vanderbilt to see three Commodores taken in NBA Draft
Doron Lamb: stepping out of Kentucky shadows into NBA Draft
The top six players off the Kentucky Wildcats National Championship winning team will be among those taken in the 2012 NBA Draft. That includes the sharpshooting Doron Lamb. While he won't hear his name called early in the lottery like former teammates Anthony Davis or Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, or even in the mid-first round like Terrence Jones or Marquis Teague; Lamb is … [Read more...] about Doron Lamb: stepping out of Kentucky shadows into NBA Draft
Can Memphis’ Will Barton sneak into 1st round of 2012 NBA Draft?
A breakout sophomore season in which he averaged 18 points and 8 rebounds per game, Memphis Tigers' shooting guard/small forward Will Barton earned Conference USA Player of the Year honors. As a result, the Baltimore native decided to leave school early and enter the 2012 NBA Draft. Even with those accolades, he remains a borderline first round pick. … [Read more...] about Can Memphis’ Will Barton sneak into 1st round of 2012 NBA Draft?