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HAPPY NBA DRAFT DAY! The Sports Bank has all the in-depth information to get you ready for Thursday’s 2011 NBA Draft. Consider this page our headquarters for all you need to know; from our 2011 NBA Mock Draft, prospect scouting reports, team needs pages, interviews from the NBA Draft Combine, and so much more.
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HAPPY NBA DRAFT DAY! Here is our updated 2011 NBA Mock Draft with major changes after the 3-team trade that shakes up the late lottery. Be sure to check back throughout the day for more updates. Click on the players’ name for a complete scouting report and a NBA comparison, and make sure to check out our feature articles from the NBA Draft Combine. Click on the team name for a look at their off-season needs. Here is a list of outstanding trades for the 2011 NBA Draft. Check out a 2012 NBA Mock Draft and our 2010 NBA Draft Lottery Re-Do.
UPDATED: 6/23/11 (UPDATED 5:15 PM)
“Can I see your hands?” That was actually a question posed to Kawhi Leonard at the NBA Draft Combine media session. It was not a completely asinine question though as the former San Diego State Aztec has freakishly large hands that measured 11.3 inches long.
Aside from people’s fascination with his hands, Leonard figures to be one of the top picks in the 2011 NBA Draft and might be the most versatile player in the entire class.
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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.
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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 checks in on which players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft.
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With Kyrie Irving‘s toe injury and Harrison Barnes‘ struggles, the top spot in the 2011 NBA Draft is up for grabs. Team needs have not been taken into account with this mock draft. Click on the players’ name for a complete scouting report. Check out a 2012 NBA Mock Draft and The Sports Bank’s 2011 NFL Mock Draft.
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With the college basketball season now in full swing, we get a better idea of which players project for the 2011 NBA Draft. Team needs have not been taken into account with this mock draft. Click on the players’ name for a complete scouting report. Check out a 2012 NBA Mock Draft.
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A bubble team entering the Mountain West Tournament, San Diego State won three games in three days to claim the title and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. This season, there should be no worries about having their bubble burst as the Aztecs should be a Top 25 caliber club.
The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” college basketball preview ranks the 72 power conference and top 27 mid-major programs and has now reached our Top 25. Click here if you missed teams #26-#99.
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