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
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Rajon Rondo Instagram Implosion Wasn’t the Chicago Bulls Death Knell After All
The 2016-17 Chicago Bulls are probably the first team in NBA history to endure a total meltdown on Instagram, and later emerge stronger from it. Back on January 26th, Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo made comments that at the time seemed like they would effectively seal his exit from club. Rondo went thermonuclear on his official Instagram account, making comments in response to … [Read more...] about Rajon Rondo Instagram Implosion Wasn’t the Chicago Bulls Death Knell After All
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Preview, TV Schedule Prediction
Hey, at least it's not Chicago Bulls versus a Lebron James led team in the NBA playoffs! That's a story we've seen re-hashed more than Fast and Furious and Batman combined. The ending is just as entirely predictable too. The best thing you can say about #1 seed Boston Celtics versus #8 seed Chicago Bulls is that it's not Bull-Cleveland Cavaliers. This series might be … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Preview, TV Schedule Prediction
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”
ESPN 30 for 30: Top 20 of All Time List
Rating the best films in the ESPN 30 for 30 series is a highly debatable endeavor, as there are so many great documentaries to choose from. Click the title where highlighted for a review/feature on that specific film. A year ago, I would have told you that there's Hillsborough, the college football docs, and then there's everything else. Still true, except now there's … [Read more...] about ESPN 30 for 30: Top 20 of All Time List
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
Shaquille O’Neal Explains His Flat-Earther Comments
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal made some waves lately for his flat-Earther comments. Over All-Star weekend, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Kyrie Irving revealed that he believes the Earth is flat. To make matters worse, we also learned that Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green isn't convinced the Earth is round. Green said even doubts the authenticity of satellite photos which … [Read more...] about Shaquille O’Neal Explains His Flat-Earther Comments