The Indiana Pacers are staring the end of the Larry Bird era in the eyes right now. The 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year announced his decision to step down as team president Thursday, but he's not quite done yet. Bird will conduct the Pacers' draft alongside Donnie Walsh, who returns to Indiana as president, and newly promoted GM Kevin Pritchard. The trio could go … [Read more...] about NBA draft scenarios for Indiana Pacers
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Kentucky’s Anthony Davis ready to join New Orleans Hornets
A couple years ago, Anthony Davis was a lightly recruited guard at Charter Perspectives High School in Chicago, Ill. Then he grew over half a foot, and became a big man prospect with guard skills. The rare combination of attributes led to his shooting up the recruiting rankings. He became a McDonald's All-American, won all the national college basketball individual awards, and … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Anthony Davis ready to join New Orleans Hornets
NBA Combine in Chicago: Anthony Davis unites local and national interest
With the NBA Draft Combine rolling through Chicago this week, you probably saw a ton of very tall young men strolling down Michigan Avenue. Or at least more near-seven-footers than usual; especially on the Magnificent Mile, where the draft combine's media activities were held. No doubt the star of this year's session is Anthony Davis, the Chicago product who dominated for … [Read more...] about NBA Combine in Chicago: Anthony Davis unites local and national interest
2012 NBA Lottery Mock Draft 5/16
This is my first mock draft, post-NCAA tournament. Keep in mind that none of this official and the lottery draft order has not been determined yet. All of these opinions are my own, but feel free to leave a comment if you agree or disagree. Let me know what you think. Thanks! … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Lottery Mock Draft 5/16
The Michael Kidd-Gilchrist profile
I am back with my "Player Comparisons". After taking a few weeks off, I thought it would be smart for me to start doing this because I know a lot of people are looking forward to the June draft. Today I am focusing on Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Take a look at his profile! … [Read more...] about The Michael Kidd-Gilchrist profile
NBA Draft: Where Do The Charlotte Bobcats Go From Here?
The Charlotte Bobcats could not have had a worse season. Actually, if winning 7 of 66 games isn’t embarrassing enough, it would be even more embarrassing if the Bobcats didn’t end up getting the #1 pick in the June draft. This team has a lot of improving to do and it starts with cleaning house. … [Read more...] about NBA Draft: Where Do The Charlotte Bobcats Go From Here?
Who is UConn’s Andre Drummond gonna be in the NBA?
The hardest thing to do is evaluate, compare, and predict how a player is going to pan-out at the next level. It’s especially difficult when the player extremely under-performed in his one season before turning pro. That’s the case with Connecticut’s Andre Drummond. Here's my take. … [Read more...] about Who is UConn’s Andre Drummond gonna be in the NBA?
Kentucky vs. Kansas: NCAA Tournament National Championship drinking game
Welcome to the fourth annual NCAA Tournament Championship Drinking Game, one of our favorite articles every year here at The Sports Bank. If you missed our first three editions, you can check out the 2009 Michigan State vs. North Carolina version, the 2010 Butler vs. Duke edition, or last year's UConn vs. Butler. Even if you do not have a rooting interest in tonight's game … [Read more...] about Kentucky vs. Kansas: NCAA Tournament National Championship drinking game
Yet another anti-Anthony Davis, anti-Kentucky picture
Anthony Davis has answered questions about his unibrow all season long. And about being people making fun of him for it. He doesn't shy away from it; he embraces it. The national player of the year and future #1 pick in the NBA draft isn't changing himself for you, or the funny gifs and jpegs you make. Or the ones below. Can you feel the Kentucky Wildcats hatred out there? … [Read more...] about Yet another anti-Anthony Davis, anti-Kentucky picture
Kentucky’s Anthony Davis, his unibrow, targetted by Florida Gator fans
Kentucky's Anthony Davis is a phenomenal college player who is on track to accomplish a rare grand slam: "national player of the year, national defensive player of the year, national freshman of the year, and the #1 pick in the NBA Draft. It's a rare feat. Davis has been incredible, The Chicago native from Charter Perspectives high school has more blocks than 300 teams. He … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Anthony Davis, his unibrow, targetted by Florida Gator fans