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Gani Lawal: proof that testing the waters benefits NBA Prospects

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By Paul M. Banks and David Kay For 6-9, 235 lb Georgia Tech Jr. Gani Lawal, testing the waters of the NBA Draft, seeing what NBA scouts had to say about his game, and then returning to college basketball has been the best thing for him "It's been great coming back. I've learned a lot. I'm better off for it," Lawal said during the NCAA Tournament on the eve of his final … [Read more...] about Gani Lawal: proof that testing the waters benefits NBA Prospects

Meet Derrick Favors: #1 big man on NBA Draft boards

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By Paul M. Banks and David Kay Somehow, someway I’ll get through an entire feature on former Georgia Tech power forward Derrick Favors without using the trite cliché: “he has a tremendous upside.” This 6-10, 245 power player's game is certainly anything but tired and shopworn as his best days are yet to come. NBA scouts know it, as he’ll likely be the first “big” taken, and … [Read more...] about Meet Derrick Favors: #1 big man on NBA Draft boards

2010 NBA Draft Early Entries

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By: David Kay The deadline has passed for college basketball players to declare their intentions on whether or not they are declaring for the NBA Draft.  69 players have decided to do so with a large amount of them not signing an agent to keep their eligibility by possibly returning to college.  Players have until May 8th to either hire an agent or announce they are indeed … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Draft Early Entries

2010 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (4-17-10)

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By: David Kay The NBA Draft class of 2010 will start to sort itself out during the next couple of weeks as college underclassmen continue to weigh their decision on whether or not to enter the draft.  Here is David Kay’s latest mock draft with team needs taken into consideration.  Click on the players name for a full scouting report. Click here for a list of early … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (4-17-10)

2010 NBA Draft Early Entries

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By: David Kay The 2010 NBA Draft class is starting to sort itself out with players announcing their intentions of either declaring for the draft or returning to college.  Players have until April 25th to put their name in the draft and for those not signing an agent and possibly returning to school, May 8th is the deadline to make that decision.  Here is a list of players … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Draft Early Entries

NBA Draft Power Forward Rankings

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Here are the top three in the 2009 NBA Draft Power Forward rankings. Go here for the rest of the 2009 NBA Draft Power forward Prospect Rankings. Blake Griffin, Oklahoma Height: 6-10. Weight: 248. Year: So. Projected Selection: 1. An absolute beast in the post... A man among boys at the collegiate level... Outstanding athleticism, strength, and explosiveness... Good … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Power Forward Rankings

2010 NBA Mock Draft

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By David K. Here's the first 5 picks in our 2010 NBA Mock Draft, for the full list click here https://www.walterfootball.com/nbadraft2010mock.php •  Sacramento Kings: John Wall, PG, Kentucky, 6-4, Fr. This kid is so talented that by his committed to Kentucky, the Wildcats have gone from a Top 25 team to a realistic title contender for next season. He is beyond gifted … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Mock Draft

Hasheem Thabeet have Enough Offense for the NBA?

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By Paul M. Banks and David Kay Being 7’3” and possessing the athleticism Hasheem Thabbet does, it’s no surprise he’s regarded one of the top prospects in the 2009 NBA Draft.  In his three years at UConn, he made major strides each season. He conveyed steady growth while still leaving plenty of room for improvement. “You can see from my freshman year to my junior year. My … [Read more...] about Hasheem Thabeet have Enough Offense for the NBA?

How Dominating Can Blake Griffin Become?

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By Paul M. Banks and David Kay The word “domination” doesn't do justice to the level of damage Blake Griffin inflicted upon opposing teams this past season.  The National Player of the Year averaged 22.7 points and 14.4 rebounds per game while shooting a ridiculous 65% from the field, most of those baskets coming on dunks, lay-ups, or putbacks since few defenders matched his … [Read more...] about How Dominating Can Blake Griffin Become?

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