By Paul M. Banks In the NBA Draft, lying is the only truth. NBA GMs often tell the media they’ll be focusing on guards with their draft choices. Before they say they’re focusing on forwards. Or maybe centers. Others just go the “best player available” route. In this environment of doublespeak, it’s good to focus on need when attempting to predict where a team will go. And … [Read more...] about Bulls Draft Moving Forward?
NBA Draft Combine
UCLA Pair Part of Point Guard Heavy Draft
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay In recent years, we have seen how drafting a point guard can help change the face of an NBA franchise. Think of the impact Chris Paul has had on the Hornets, Deron Williams in Utah, Rajon Rando with the Celtics, or just this past year, what Derrick Rose brought to the Bulls. If you are a team in need of a point guard this year, the crop of … [Read more...] about UCLA Pair Part of Point Guard Heavy Draft
2009 NBA Mock Draft
Eight days until the NBA Draft, and our very own David Kay has made some major changes to his mock draft. 1. L.A. Clippers- Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma, 6-10, So. Poor Blake Griffin. This has to be the worst case scenario for him. The Clips are a destination where players just do not thrive. They already have some talented big man in Chris Kaman, Marcus Camby, and Zach … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Mock Draft
Stellar USC Duo Leave Scandalous Program for NBA
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay With all the turmoil surrounding the USC basketball program and head coach Tim Floyd’s recent resignation amid allegations of paying an associate of O.J. Mayo $1,000, former Trojans Demar DeRozan and Taj Gibson undoubtedly made the right decision to leave school early and enter the NBA Draft. They may have been on the fence earlier in the … [Read more...] about Stellar USC Duo Leave Scandalous Program for NBA
NBA Draft Prospects Centers
Here are the 2009 NBA Draft Center rankings. Go here for the rest of the 2009 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings. For the full list of centers click here. # 1 Hasheem Thabeet, UConn Height: 7-2. Weight: 265. Year: Jr. Projected Selection: 2-5. Alters an entire game by his mere presence in the paint... Outstanding shot blocker who can swat a shot with either hand... Changes … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Prospects Centers
Top NBA Small Forward Prospects
here are the top three small forwards in this year's NBA draft class. To Read the rest click here 1. Earl Clark, Louisville Height: 6-10. Weight: 228. Year: Jr. Projected Selection: 9-15. Top ten potential, but heart has been questioned... Incredibly versatile on the offensive end... Can put the ball on the deck, is explosive around the basket, and has a nice … [Read more...] about Top NBA Small Forward Prospects
2009 NBA Mock Draft
Here are the first few picks in the first round of our NBA Mock Draft. To view the rest of the draft click here # 1 Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma, 6-9, So. Poor Blake Griffin. This has to be the worst case scenario for him. The Clips are are a destination where players just do not thrive. They already have some talented big man in Chris Kaman, Marcus … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Mock Draft
NBA Draft Combine Photos, Measurables Chart
Hasheem Thabeet in the house. Here are some of the best pics from the NBA Draft combine Media Day in Chicago. It's kind of like Super Bowl Media Day, but for basketball geeks. Come to think of it, I'd rather attend this than Super Bowl Media Day. Although this one doesn't feature interviews conducted by sock puppets or journalists in wedding dresses...that I know … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Combine Photos, Measurables Chart
Jim Boeheim Discusses the Collegiate Springboard to NBA
By Paul M. Banks We all know that the NBA requires players to put in at least one year of college before jumping to “The Association,” Up until a couple years ago, players could jump directly from high school. Recently, there’s been talk of turning that one year commitment rule into a two year mandate. I spoke with a legendary coach, Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim about that … [Read more...] about Jim Boeheim Discusses the Collegiate Springboard to NBA
B.J. Mullens: the Big Ten’s Only Draft Choice
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay B.J. Mullens is making a mistake. There, I said it. The highly-touted Ohio State freshman seven-footer declared for the NBA Draft after one year in Columbus in which he didn’t even hold the starting job (though he was named the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year.) While he has the athleticism and potential to be a quality big man at the next … [Read more...] about B.J. Mullens: the Big Ten’s Only Draft Choice