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Is Kentucky’s Brandon Knight Really Worth 3rd Pick in NBA Draft?

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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?

Josh Selby Putting Kansas Behind Him; Focusing On NBA Draft

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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

Providence’s Marshon Brooks Soaring Up NBA Draft Boards

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He was second in the nation in scoring which is a quite the feat considering Providence's Marshon Brooks played in the Big East; arguably the nation's toughest conference.  However not until recently has Brooks began to emerge as a true first round prospect in the 2011 NBA Draft.  After a solid showing at the NBA Draft Combine,  Brooks' stock is on the rise.  I had a chance to … [Read more...] about Providence’s Marshon Brooks Soaring Up NBA Draft Boards

Bucks Draft Report: Why is Luke Babbitt’s stock rising?

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On Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks hosted their third pre-NBA draft workout in a row, headlined by Nevada sophomore and potential lottery pick Luke Babbitt. Milwaukee Bucks scouting director Billy McKinney, and to some extent Babbitt himself, gave a few hints why the tweener guard/forward has (literally and figuratively) shot up draft boards, and why he would be an asset to … [Read more...] about Bucks Draft Report: Why is Luke Babbitt’s stock rising?

2009 NBA Draft Blog Live From Chicago’s Berto Center

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By Paul M. Banks and David Kay 5:28 (PMB) Welcome to our 2009 NBA Draft Live Blog. Dave and I will be commenting all night on every pick as it comes through, we request, no require that you add your commentary in the threads below. There will be also be added commentary from time to time by my ESPN.com buddy West Lamy, who accompanied me to the Chicago Bulls practice … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Draft Blog Live From Chicago’s Berto Center

NBA Draft Live Blog Tomorrow!!

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Be sure to stop by this very homepage tomorrow night as The Sports Bank.net NBA Draft gurus David Kay and Paul M. Banks will bring you a live blog while the draft unfolds. We invite you to please comment along with us in the threads below! We're going to be making snarky comments, so we would love to hear yours as well. Banks will be live blogging from the Berto Center (the … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Live Blog Tomorrow!!