UConn's Jeremy Lamb figures to be a late lottery to mid first round pick in the NBA Draft next week. Here's a summary from our scouting report on Lamb. Though streaky and inconsistent at times, Lamb will likely be the first shooting guard to come off the board on draft night. He possesses a capable all-around offensive attack and is a gifted athlete with terrific length. … [Read more...] about UConn’s Jeremy Lamb: NBA Lottery bound? (video)
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UNC’s Harrison Barnes: going fourth overall to the Cavaliers? (video)
North Carolina Tar Heels forward Harrison Barnes had a colorful and highly publicized two year college basketball career. He got off to a very rough start as a freshman, and ESPN had some fun with his very early struggles. I asked Roy Williams about it at a postgame media session, and that triggered Roy to go off on this rant against the WWL. Eventually, Barnes lived up to … [Read more...] about UNC’s Harrison Barnes: going fourth overall to the Cavaliers? (video)
Is Kentucky star Michael Kidd Gilchrist the Next Scottie Pippen?
During the McDonald's All-American Game, ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Williams called Kentucky recruit and MAA co-MVP Michael Gilchrist the "next Scottie Pippen." With his versatility and ability to get after it on the defensive end, that comparison is actually not too far-fetched. (This is a Paul M. Banks/David Kay collaboration.) … [Read more...] about Is Kentucky star Michael Kidd Gilchrist the Next Scottie Pippen?
Illini hoops get commit from top 15 center Maverick Morgan
Filling the void left by Meyers Leonard will be tough, but the Illinois Fighting Illini may have an answer...in 2013-14 with the commitment of preps star Maverick Morgan from Ohio. If he does have NBA potential later wouldn't it be cool if he were drafted by Dallas? Morgan chose the Illini over the Dayton Flyers, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Vanderbilt, Wisconsin Badgers and … [Read more...] about Illini hoops get commit from top 15 center Maverick Morgan
Did Baylor’s Quincy Miller make a mistake by entering NBA Draft?
After initially announcing his intention to return to Baylor for his sophomore season, Quincy Miller had a change of heart and declared for the 2012 NBA Draft. "At first, I was listening to everybody else's opinion instead my own," Miller admitted at the NBA Draft Combine. "Ever since I was younger, I just wanted to play in the NBA so I was like I might as well go follow my … [Read more...] about Did Baylor’s Quincy Miller make a mistake by entering NBA Draft?
Florida’s Bradley Beal looking like top 5 NBA Draft pick
His twitter handle is @RealDealBeal23, and Florida Gators one and done Brad Beal is one of the most complete players in the 2012 NBA draft class. This is where we have him slotted in our latest mock draft. Beal arrived in Gainesville with an already lengthy and impressive resume. He was named the 2011 Gatorade Player of the Year, Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year … [Read more...] about Florida’s Bradley Beal looking like top 5 NBA Draft pick
UNC’s Tyler Zeller’s NBA Draft stock (Video)
The North Carolina Tar Heels have four players at the NBA combine this year; that's almost one for every position. Among them is one of the better bigs in college basketball last season- Tyler Zeller. The UNC big man needs to beef up a little, and add some polish to his game in order to be ready for the next level. … [Read more...] about UNC’s Tyler Zeller’s NBA Draft stock (Video)
Syracuse’s Fab Melo: how high is his NBA ceiling? (video)
When Syracuse center Fab Melo wasn't on the floor for the Orange, the team wasn't the same. Melo was a big difference maker for the Cuse and he's part of a NBA draft class of centers that is loaded with questions. As his Melo, mostly on the defensive end. Sure the 2-3 zone works well in college basketball, as it was a big part of Orange domination in the Big East. But can … [Read more...] about Syracuse’s Fab Melo: how high is his NBA ceiling? (video)
Can Duke’s Austin Rivers live up to the hype in the NBA?
Due to his father being a former collegiate All-American, NBA veteran, and title winning head coach; Duke's Austin Rivers has been in the national spotlight for quite some time. The Blue Devil shooting guard chose to enter the 2012 NBA Draft after just one season in college and carries a heavy burden as he transitions to the next level. … [Read more...] about Can Duke’s Austin Rivers live up to the hype in the NBA?
#75 Duke Blue Devils College Football 77 in 77
Once again, the Duke Blue Devils figure to not be a factor in what should be a wide open ACC. Unlike their rivalry brethren North Carolina, Duke seems unable to make themselves relevant, and at least respectable, in college football to go along with their elite status in college basketball. On this end of Tobacco Road, there hasn't been a bowl since '94 and a league … [Read more...] about #75 Duke Blue Devils College Football 77 in 77