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Marquette’s Jimmy Butler Helping NBA Draft Stock, Named Portsmouth MVP

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Jimmy Butler may not overwhelm or particularly “wow” you with any specific aspect of his game.  That is part of the reason he was robbed and only received All-Big East Honorable Mentions this past season despite clearly being the most important all-around player for Marquette. Still, Butler is starting to gain some steam as a NBA prospect after helping lead Marquette to the … [Read more...] about Marquette’s Jimmy Butler Helping NBA Draft Stock, Named Portsmouth MVP

Kemba Walker Is A Perfect Fit For The Minnesota Timberwolves

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If I had one wish for the 2011-12 Minnesota Timberwolves it would be to have University of Connecticut’s Kemba Walker wearing the Blue and Black of the Timberwolves. While ESPN’s Chad Ford currently has Walker sitting 10th in his newest top 100 NBA draft prospects, I believe his talent is second to none in this class. While I may be slightly biased as my Kemboner has … [Read more...] about Kemba Walker Is A Perfect Fit For The Minnesota Timberwolves

NBA Draft Stock Report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 Edition

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Even though it is just one game or a few games, the NCAA Tournament can do wonders to either help or hurt a college basketball player’s NBA Draft Stock; especially on the big stage of the Sweet 16 or Elite 8.  Here are some players who have seen their stock rise and fall this past weekend. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft.  You can also check out the list of … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 Edition

2011 NBA Draft Stock Report (2/11/11)

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The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which college basketball players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position.  In this edition, a pair of UNC freshmen are on the rise while two early season Player of the Year candidates are starting to slip some.  Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft. By: … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft Stock Report (2/11/11)

2011 NBA Mock Draft- First Round (1/29/11)

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Team needs have NOT been taken into account with this 2011 NBA Mock Draft.  We will begin to factor in team needs once the NBA trade deadline has passed.  Click on the players’ name for a complete scouting report and an NBA comparison.  Here is a list of outstanding trades for the 2011 NBA Draft.  Check out a 2012 NBA Mock Draft and The Sports Bank's 2011 NFL Mock Draft. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Mock Draft- First Round (1/29/11)

NBA Draft Stock Report (1/20/11)

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Did you see JaJuan Johnson's game-winning shot to help Purdue avoid being upset by Penn State?  Johnson has come up huge this season and I have even heard one radio talk show host compare him to a poor-man's Kevin Durant.  Regardless of how asinine that may seem, Johnson has improved his all around game and his draft stock has never been higher. The NBA Draft Stock Report … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report (1/20/11)