The Portland Trail Blazers made an interesting splash in the 2012 NBA Draft taking a point guard from a mid-major school that few people had heard off, and a project pick at center. They took Damian Lillard at #6 from Weber St. and a guy who played for someone named Weber in Meyers Leonard from the Illini at #11. This marks the first time since 1990 that Illinois has had a … [Read more...] about Trail Blazers have interesting draft with Lillard and Leonard
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Will Damian Lillard be the first point guard taken on draft night?
Because he played at obscure Weber State, you may not have heard of point guard Damian Lillard. But you will hear plenty about him come NBA Draft night, he just might be the first point guard taken, and looks to be a lock for the lottery. Mid-major guys are often overlooked and Lillard is no exception. Even though he has, and pretty much has always had, all the tools. "I … [Read more...] about Will Damian Lillard be the first point guard taken on draft night?
99 in 99: #71 Weber State Wildcats
Weber State has dominated the Big Sky in the past two years but have fallen short of punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. This season behind NBA prospect Damian Lillard, the Wildcats are itching to put on dancing shoes. The Sports Bank’s 99 in 99 breaks down the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors. Everything you need to know about … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #71 Weber State Wildcats