It has been well publicized that the 2011 NBA Draft is bad; historically bad like Dana Carvey's movie Master of Disguise. And while Kentucky freshman point guard Brandon Knight had a great freshman season, it is hard to hard to believe that he is worthy of being the third overall pick by the Utah Jazz like many mock drafts are projecting. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Is Kentucky’s Brandon Knight Really Worth 3rd Pick in NBA Draft?
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Cavs, T-Wolves, Pistons Discussing 3-Way Trade
ESPN's Chris Broussard is reporting that the Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Detroit Pistons are discussing a three-way trade that would drastically shake up the lottery of the 2011 NBA Draft. Here's a breakdown why the potential deal does or does not make sense for each team. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Cavs, T-Wolves, Pistons Discussing 3-Way Trade
Where Does the Ohio State Buckeyes’ David Lighty fit in the NBA Draft?
David Lighty played more games than anyone else in an Ohio State basketball uniform. He played with a National Player of the Year, was on two teams that went into the NCAA tournament as the number one overall seed, and played in a National Championship. But is Lighty ready for the NBA? … [Read more...] about Where Does the Ohio State Buckeyes’ David Lighty fit in the NBA Draft?
Josh Selby Putting Kansas Behind Him; Focusing On NBA Draft
To say Josh Selby had a roller coaster freshman season at Kansas would be like saying Jennifer Lopez has an okay body; a gross understatement. Still, the Jayhawks combo guard chose to leave Lawrence after one season and embark a NBA career that is filled with more question marks than the Riddler's costume. As the NBA Draft draws near, Selby is ready to put his brief … [Read more...] about Josh Selby Putting Kansas Behind Him; Focusing On NBA Draft
Colorado’s Alec Burks Connected to Charlotte Bobcats
Colorado's Alec Burks is the best in a weak crop of shooting guard prospects in the 2011 NBA Draft. He is a lottery lock and due to a relationship he built in Boulder, has a connection to the Charlotte Bobcats who hold the ninth overall pick. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Colorado’s Alec Burks Connected to Charlotte Bobcats
Wisconsin’s Jon Leuer: NBA Draft Combine Interview (Video)
Wisconsin power forward Jon Leuer was one of 54 players invited to the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. The former Badger has a lot to gain from workouts as Leuer projects to be picked anywhere from the late first round to mid-second round. A lot of scouts have compared the 6'10" forward to the Toronto Raptors Andrea Bargnani who was the number one overall pick in the 2006 NBA … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Jon Leuer: NBA Draft Combine Interview (Video)
Minnesota Timberwolves to Select 2nd in the 2011 NBA Draft
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be drafting second in the June draft. The Timberwolves entered the night with the highest probability of winning the lottery and earning the number one overall pick. But as their luck would have it, the Wolves dropped a slot and were passed by Dan Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers via the Las Angeles Clippers pick they received from the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves to Select 2nd in the 2011 NBA Draft
Kyrie Irving or Derrick Williams? 2011 NBA Draft Lottery Breakdown
Barring something incredibly stupid happening, or Minnesota Timberwolves GM David Kahn calling the shots, the top pick in the 2011 NBA Draft will either be Duke point guard Kyrie Irving or Arizona forward Derrick Williams. Had North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes declared for the draft rather than choosing to return to the Tar Heels for his sophomore season, he would also be in … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving or Derrick Williams? 2011 NBA Draft Lottery Breakdown
OFFICIAL 2011 NBA Draft Early Entries
The May 8th deadline for college basketball underclassmen to either announce they are returning to school or staying in the NBA Draft for good has past. There were some very questionable and surprising decisions. Check out The Sports Bank’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft and click on the player’s name for an in-depth scouting report. UPDATED: 5/11/11 By: David Kay … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL 2011 NBA Draft Early Entries
Bismack Biyombo’s NBA Draft Stock is Soaring
If you have never heard of Bismack Biyomo, do not feel bad. Up until about a month ago, neither had I and I research the NBA Draft and its prospects like I was Jonas Salk searching for a vaccine to cure polio. Allow me to pull you out the dark and introduce you to Biyombo whose 2011 NBA Draft stock is soaring off the charts. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Bismack Biyombo’s NBA Draft Stock is Soaring