The much discussed, and very often scrutinized, Purdue Boilermakers Center A.J. Hammons will finally be drafted into the NBA in a little over a month. A four year guy, this seems like it's been a very long time coming as there was chatter the last two seasons about whether or not Hammons would or should make an early entry into the professional ranks. ESPN College Hoops and … [Read more...] about A.J. Hammons a Mid-First Rounder Says Fran Frischilla
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Cliff Alexander isn’t evil, but he’s also not a sympathetic character
Perhaps John Groce and Illinois lucked out when Cliff Alexander rejected them? Had Alexander picked the Illini instead of just trolling them on signing day, maybe his freshman year would have gone differently? Or maybe not. Kansas didn't have a whole of positives with their Cliff Alexander experience either. Yet here we are, still talking about a guy who went un-drafted, and … [Read more...] about Cliff Alexander isn’t evil, but he’s also not a sympathetic character
About those Trey Lyles to the New York Knicks rumors
With picks one, two and three locked and loaded, #4, with New York, is where this Draft truly begins. There's talk of Cauley-Stein's former teammate Trey Lyles going to Madison Square Garden, as the Knicks worked him out. I don't get this either as Lyles is slotted go around 14 or 15; and NYK is obviously up fourth. But here's more on that. The Knicks are very unpredictable, … [Read more...] about About those Trey Lyles to the New York Knicks rumors
Willie Cauley-Stein could go as high as #4 or as low as #10
Seven footer Willie Cauley-Stein served himself well by returning to Kentucky for another season. He will be quite an interesting project pick for the NBA team that does draft him. The Forward/Center could go as high as #4 to the New York Knicks. There's smoke on that front, but is there fire as well? His former Coach, John Calipari fielded a question about that a couple … [Read more...] about Willie Cauley-Stein could go as high as #4 or as low as #10
Will Dakari Johnson be a NBA first round draft pick?
Former Kentucky Wildcats Center Dakari Johnson looks like an NBA first round draft pick. He's young, unpolished, but full of potential. He could be a tremendous project for a NBA GM. Even with two seasons under his belt in Lexington, there is still some rawness to him. Johnson was in fact the youngest player on the 2013-2014 team that lost to UConn in the national title … [Read more...] about Will Dakari Johnson be a NBA first round draft pick?
2015 NBA Draft Lottery: Who each team would draft if they got #1
The 2015 NBA Draft Lottery will be held Tuesday evening and once the ping pong balls are revealed, the order will officially be set for the 2015 NBA Draft. Two big men are projected to be selected 1-2 in the draft; Duke’s Jahlil Okafor and Karl-Anthony Towns of Kentucky. Okafor is one of the most advanced low post scoring young big men to come out of college basketball in quite … [Read more...] about 2015 NBA Draft Lottery: Who each team would draft if they got #1
2015 NBA Draft Early Entrants 4-24-15
The 2015 NBA Draft class is starting to shape up. Here is an updated list of underclassmen who have declared for the 2015 NBA Draft and where they could end up being selected, or those who have announced their intentions to return to school. Updated: 4/24/15 … [Read more...] about 2015 NBA Draft Early Entrants 4-24-15
2014 NBA Draft Grades: Western Conference
Eastern Conference teams had their first four picks in the 2014 NBA Draft and in my opinion, did a better job of drafting than the Western Conference teams. The clearcut winner out of the west was the Los Angeles Lakers. Here are my 2014 NBA Draft grades for the Western Conference. Check out my Eastern Conference NBA Draft grades as well. … [Read more...] about 2014 NBA Draft Grades: Western Conference
2014 NBA Draft Grades: Eastern Conference
The 2014 NBA Draft is over so let's hand out some grades. As always, there are initial winners and losers but the true reveal will come years down the road when we see what type of players these guys develop into. Here are my 2014 NBA Draft grades from the Eastern Conference teams who owned the first four picks of the draft. Click here for my pick-by-pick NBA Draft grades. … [Read more...] about 2014 NBA Draft Grades: Eastern Conference
Five Worst NBA Draft Night Suits (Photos)
Ah NBA Draft night, when league commissioner David Stern introduces men tall enough to set drinks on his head to a nation of college basketball and Association fans. It's also the night that the formal dress code gets thrown out the window. Fashion week, it is not. Get ready for more futuristic, throw backs to the past, and just plain old UGLY threads to grace the stage on … [Read more...] about Five Worst NBA Draft Night Suits (Photos)