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Kyle O’Quinn: 2012 NBA Draft’s sleeper prospect (video)

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Every NBA Draft, there's an under-the-radar prospect who scouts are well aware of long before the rest of us are. Quite often they arise from mid-major and low-major schools. This year's edition is probably Kyle O'Quinn from Norfolk State. The member of the Reggie Cleveland All-Star team potentially brings a lot to the table at the next level. … [Read more...] about Kyle O’Quinn: 2012 NBA Draft’s sleeper prospect (video)

Can OSU’s Jared Sullinger be a legit NBA four? (Video)

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The Buckeyes Jared Sullinger went back for another year of school to learn to better be a four than a five. In college basketball, he could get away with playing both positions, but at the next level, he'll have to be a power forward. He may not be quick enough. There also could be major questions concerning his tendency to wine about calls; even though it seems like almost … [Read more...] about Can OSU’s Jared Sullinger be a legit NBA four? (Video)

Where does Iowa St’s Royce White fit in at the next level? (video)

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Royce White is headed for the NBA. He almost gave up hoops during his college basketball career. Originally committed to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, he never played for Tubby Smith. He then headed for the Big 10 island of misfit toys, Iowa State- where he found his groove. The Sports Bank's Ngozi Ekeledo stopped by the 2012 NBA Draft Combine's Media Day and talked to the … [Read more...] about Where does Iowa St’s Royce White fit in at the next level? (video)

Duke’s Austin Rivers has great guidance for NBA transition (Video)

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As you obviously know, former Duke Blue Devils guard Austin Rivers is the son of former NBA point guard and current Boston Celtics coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers. As such, Austin will be better prepared for the transition to the NBA life than other league prospects. As you might expect, the topic of his Dad came up quite a bit at the combine The Sports Bank's Ngozi Ekeledo stopped … [Read more...] about Duke’s Austin Rivers has great guidance for NBA transition (Video)

Where does Marquette’s Darius Johnson-Odom fit at the next level? (Video)

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Darius Johson-Odom was one of the most electrifying players in the Big East this past college basketball season. The former Marquette star figures to be a late first round/early second round pick on NBA Draft night, June 28th. The Sports Bank's Ngozi Ekeledo stopped by the 2012 NBA Draft Combine's Media Day and talked to Marquette’s “DJO”  about his draft night plans. … [Read more...] about Where does Marquette’s Darius Johnson-Odom fit at the next level? (Video)