By Paul M. Banks and David Kay With all the turmoil surrounding the USC basketball program and head coach Tim Floyd’s recent resignation amid allegations of paying an associate of O.J. Mayo $1,000, former Trojans Demar DeRozan and Taj Gibson undoubtedly made the right decision to leave school early and enter the NBA Draft. They may have been on the fence earlier in the … [Read more...] about Stellar USC Duo Leave Scandalous Program for NBA
2009 NBA Mock Draft
NBA Draft Prospects Centers
Here are the 2009 NBA Draft Center rankings. Go here for the rest of the 2009 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings. For the full list of centers click here. # 1 Hasheem Thabeet, UConn Height: 7-2. Weight: 265. Year: Jr. Projected Selection: 2-5. Alters an entire game by his mere presence in the paint... Outstanding shot blocker who can swat a shot with either hand... Changes … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Prospects Centers
Top NBA Small Forward Prospects
here are the top three small forwards in this year's NBA draft class. To Read the rest click here 1. Earl Clark, Louisville Height: 6-10. Weight: 228. Year: Jr. Projected Selection: 9-15. Top ten potential, but heart has been questioned... Incredibly versatile on the offensive end... Can put the ball on the deck, is explosive around the basket, and has a nice … [Read more...] about Top NBA Small Forward Prospects
2009 NBA Mock Draft
Here are the first few picks in the first round of our NBA Mock Draft. To view the rest of the draft click here # 1 Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma, 6-9, So. Poor Blake Griffin. This has to be the worst case scenario for him. The Clips are are a destination where players just do not thrive. They already have some talented big man in Chris Kaman, Marcus … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Mock Draft
NBA Draft Combine Photos, Measurables Chart
Hasheem Thabeet in the house. Here are some of the best pics from the NBA Draft combine Media Day in Chicago. It's kind of like Super Bowl Media Day, but for basketball geeks. Come to think of it, I'd rather attend this than Super Bowl Media Day. Although this one doesn't feature interviews conducted by sock puppets or journalists in wedding dresses...that I know … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Combine Photos, Measurables Chart
B.J. Mullens: the Big Ten’s Only Draft Choice
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay B.J. Mullens is making a mistake. There, I said it. The highly-touted Ohio State freshman seven-footer declared for the NBA Draft after one year in Columbus in which he didn’t even hold the starting job (though he was named the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year.) While he has the athleticism and potential to be a quality big man at the next … [Read more...] about B.J. Mullens: the Big Ten’s Only Draft Choice
The Big East’s Battle Tested NBA Prospects
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay During the 2008-2009 season, the Big East set itself apart from any other conference in the history college basketball. It became the first conference in NCAA Tournament history to not only send five teams to the Sweet Sixteen, but also advance four schools to the Elite 8. At one time, eight Big East teams were ranked in the AP Top 25, the … [Read more...] about The Big East’s Battle Tested NBA Prospects
2009 NBA Mock Draft
See the rest of round one here https://www.walterfootball.com/nbadraft2009mock.php 1. Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma, 6-9, So. Poor Blake Griffin. This has to be the worst case scenario for him. The Clips are are a destination where players just do not thrive. They already have some talented big man in Chris Kaman, Marcus Camby, and Zach … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Mock Draft
Rating the Draft’s Point Guards
Point guard is the deepest position in the 2009 NBA Draft with eight players likely being taken in the first round, and that number possibly could jump to as high as 11. Depending on a team's need, there are a few different directions it can go if it's looking to draft a point guard. Experience versus potential will likely determine which team takes which point guard based on … [Read more...] about Rating the Draft’s Point Guards
UConn Continues Pipeline to NBA
By Paul M. Banks and David K. In 2006, UConn had five players picked in the NBA Draft. Rudy Gay, Hilton Armstrong, Marcus Williams, and Josh Boone were all chosen in the first round while Denham Brown was selected in the second. This sort of Husky-representation at the next level should come as no surprise as Jim Calhoun has placed 13 players currently on a NBA … [Read more...] about UConn Continues Pipeline to NBA