ESPN has recently slashed a lot of their top tier talent, and the cuts hit the college basketball department especially hard. However, two guys who did actually survive the massive purge are Analyst/International expert Fran Fraschilla and reporter Jeff Goodman who answered questions to preview the 2017 NBA Draft this week. You can read the entire transcript of their media … [Read more...] about Biggie Swanigan a “Second Unit Four” or “Small Ball Five” in NBA Says Fraschilla
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Both Extreme NBA Conspiracy Theorists, the Militant Believers and the Deniers, are Wrong
(Editor's Note: this is being re-published from June 12, 2014. Also, check out the 2017 edition of this article from 2015, in which we made a conspiracy theory for every single team in the 2017 Draft lottery, drops Sunday, 6am central) It's summer so all your favorite shows are in re-runs; including the NBA Finals. The Miami Heat are here for the fourth year in a row, the … [Read more...] about Both Extreme NBA Conspiracy Theorists, the Militant Believers and the Deniers, are Wrong
Three NBA Conspiracy Theories that Might be Worth Re-examining
(Editor's Note: this is being re-published from June 12, 2014. Also, check out the 2017 edition of this article from 2015, in which we made a conspiracy theory for every single team in the 2017 Draft lottery, drops Sunday, 6am central) You've all heard at least one of your friends say: "The NBA is rigged!" at least three times. If it has been said more than ten times by the … [Read more...] about Three NBA Conspiracy Theories that Might be Worth Re-examining
2017 NBA Draft Early Entrants, Returning to School List
The NCAA passed a new rule last year that gives any early entries until ten days after the 2017 NBA Draft Combine to announce their intention to return to school, as long as they haven’t already hired an agent. This is a change from previous years in which college players had to decide if they were staying in the draft prior to the combine. Therefore, expect to see a ton of … [Read more...] about 2017 NBA Draft Early Entrants, Returning to School List
Kentucky Signee P.J. Washington on UK Critics: “they think we’re just a one-and-done school”
Kentucky Wildcats signee and five-star prospect P.J. Washington is considered the top power forward in the 2017 class by Scout. Depending on how the upcoming college basketball season goes for him, and how the power forward class looks as the 2018 NBA Draft draws closer, he could be a "one-and-done." With tonight the premiere of the John Calipari ESPN Films 30 for 30 entitled … [Read more...] about Kentucky Signee P.J. Washington on UK Critics: “they think we’re just a one-and-done school”
Jeremiah Tilmon and a Brief History of Illini Basketball Five Star Recruiting Drama
You're in. You're out. You're in. You're out. You're in. You're out. That's a brief, but extremely accurate synopsis of Illini basketball recruiting five star prospects this past decade. Jeremiah Tilmon, who Scout ranks as the #18 overall player in the nation, just yesterday re-tweeted his original tweet committing his future to Illini basketball. That's a very teachable … [Read more...] about Jeremiah Tilmon and a Brief History of Illini Basketball Five Star Recruiting Drama
Duke Signee Gary Trent Jr. Has Advantage of “Uncles” Kevin Garnett, Sam Cassell
Lots of people learn the "family business" growing up, but most don't have one as exciting as the NBA. Incoming Duke Blue Devils Frosh Gary Trent Jr. has been around the National Basketball Association his whole life, as the son of former player Gary Trent. Like the title of the Ernest Hemingway novel, the son also rises, as Trent is consensus five star shooting guard. Scout … [Read more...] about Duke Signee Gary Trent Jr. Has Advantage of “Uncles” Kevin Garnett, Sam Cassell
The John Calipari 30 for 30 “One and Not Done” is Going to Be Epic
(UPDATE: we'll have an exclusive with Director Jonathan Hock on Friday, the audio and transcript of which will be posted Monday morning, alongside our review of the film) John Calipari is one of the most polarizing figures in all of sport, and the reasons for this go well above and beyond the garden variety envy that always accompanies the highest standards of success. Yes, … [Read more...] about The John Calipari 30 for 30 “One and Not Done” is Going to Be Epic
Will Brian Bowen Pick Michigan State Over Arizona? All Depends on Domino Theory
Brian Bowen, colloquially known as "Tugs," is one of the nation's top uncommitted players and a perfect example of how college basketball recruiting is like a game of Tetris meets a crossword puzzle. You have certain pieces in place already, here comes the next piece, can you make it fit? If so, how do you make it fit? You have some of the clues already, but how do you find … [Read more...] about Will Brian Bowen Pick Michigan State Over Arizona? All Depends on Domino Theory
Indiana Basketball: OG Anunoby NBA Draft Stock Report
Indiana basketball player OG Anunoby will undergo surgery on his right knee next week and will miss the rest of his sophomore season. The 6-8, 236 pound forward from Jefferson City, Missouri got hurt at Penn State on January 18th, and now big basketball future contains a ton of question marks. Is he done in Bloomington? Will he be back and recovered in time to impress NBA … [Read more...] about Indiana Basketball: OG Anunoby NBA Draft Stock Report