There will be at least five, possibly six Kentucky Wildcats taken in the first round of this NBA Draft this June 28th, and yes we know that's just plain nuts. All the "league" level talent coming out of Lexington, some of the guys get lost in the shuffle and forgotten. Everyone knows Anthony Davis, and most people know Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, but what about Terrence Jones, who … [Read more...] about Terrence Jones: yet another Kentucky Wildcats NBA first round pick
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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?
Doron Lamb: stepping out of Kentucky shadows into NBA Draft
The top six players off the Kentucky Wildcats National Championship winning team will be among those taken in the 2012 NBA Draft. That includes the sharpshooting Doron Lamb. While he won't hear his name called early in the lottery like former teammates Anthony Davis or Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, or even in the mid-first round like Terrence Jones or Marquis Teague; Lamb is … [Read more...] about Doron Lamb: stepping out of Kentucky shadows into NBA Draft
Can Duke’s Austin Rivers live up to the hype in the NBA?
Due to his father being a former collegiate All-American, NBA veteran, and title winning head coach; Duke's Austin Rivers has been in the national spotlight for quite some time. The Blue Devil shooting guard chose to enter the 2012 NBA Draft after just one season in college and carries a heavy burden as he transitions to the next level. … [Read more...] about Can Duke’s Austin Rivers live up to the hype in the NBA?
Can Kansas’ Tyshawn Taylor be a true NBA point guard?
Tyshawn Taylor helped lead the Kansas Jayhawks to the NCAA National Championship Game this past season. Though KU lost to Kentucky and fell short of cutting down the nets, a terrific senior season helped propel Taylor to possibly being a first round pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. One of the biggest questions regarding the Jayhawk floor general is just that; can he be a true … [Read more...] about Can Kansas’ Tyshawn Taylor be a true NBA point guard?
2012 NBA Draft Combine participants
The NBA released the list of 60 players who will attend the 2012 NBA Draft combine June 7th and 8th in Chicago. Here is the list based on how I have each player ranked by position. Click here for The Sports Bank's 2012 NBA Mock Draft. … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft Combine participants
2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (5/18/12)
The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the end of the season NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report and the team name for a list of off-season needs. (By the … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (5/18/12)
2012 NBA Draft early entries list
The deadline for underclassmen college basketball players to declare for the 2012 NBA Draft has passed. Here is the latest list of early entries with Maryland's Terrell Stoglin entering the draft at the last minute. Check out our 2012 NBA Mock Draft and click on the player’s name for an in-depth scouting report. UPDATED: 4/30/12 12:40 PM … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft early entries list
2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (5/1/12)
The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the end of the season NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. (By the way, The Sports Bank was graded as the most … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (5/1/12)
2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (5/1/12)
The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the end of the season NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. (By the way, The Sports Bank was graded as the most … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (5/1/12)