Following Wesley Matthews' breakout rookie campaign during the 2009-2010 NBA season, the Marquette Golden Eagles have seen players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft each of the past years; Lazar Hayward in 2010 and Jimmy Butler last summer. A pair of MU ballers are expected to be selected tonight when Darius Johnson-Odom and Jae Crowder will likely hear their names … [Read more...] about Marquette’s DJO and Crowder ready to live NBA Draft dream
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Houston Rockets stockpiling draft picks in hope of landing Dwight Howard
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has a reputation for acquiring assets. That is apparently what he is planning on doing in the days leading up to the 2012 NBA Draft in hopes of landing Dwight Howard via trade from the Orlando Magic. The Rockets have added a third first round draft pick from the Minnesota Timberwolves, sending swingman Chase Budinger north. … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets stockpiling draft picks in hope of landing Dwight Howard
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 Memphis’ Will Barton sneak into 1st round of 2012 NBA Draft?
A breakout sophomore season in which he averaged 18 points and 8 rebounds per game, Memphis Tigers' shooting guard/small forward Will Barton earned Conference USA Player of the Year honors. As a result, the Baltimore native decided to leave school early and enter the 2012 NBA Draft. Even with those accolades, he remains a borderline first round pick. … [Read more...] about Can Memphis’ Will Barton sneak into 1st round of 2012 NBA Draft?
The Sports Bank’s 2011 NBA Draft Headquarters
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. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about The Sports Bank’s 2011 NBA Draft Headquarters
Assessing the Timberwolves Draft Options at Pick #20
Endless speculation has surrounded the Minnesota Timberwolves draft options with the number two pick. Yesterday I looked at the scenarios that the Wolves will face with their top draft pick. But today, lets look at a pick that very few are taking about. Their number 20 selection in the 2011 NBA Draft. … [Read more...] about Assessing the Timberwolves Draft Options at Pick #20
UConn’s Kemba Walker is the Most Undervalued Player in 2011 NBA Draft
Too often, NBA teams get caught up with qualities like athleticism, potential, up-side, wingspan, how high someone can jump, or how tall or short some guy measures in shoes when scouting NBA Draft prospects. While those attributes are important, so is a player's track record on the court and his ability to flat out play the game. UConn's Kemba Walker is coming one of the … [Read more...] about UConn’s Kemba Walker is the Most Undervalued Player in 2011 NBA Draft
Draft Day Scenarios for the Timberwolves
What to do at number two? No, it’s not the beginning of a Dr. Seuss book; it’s the NBA draft dilemma that Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations David Kahn is faced with just hours before Thursday’s draft. Rumors have swirled for weeks about the options that Kahn and company have with the second overall selection. … [Read more...] about Draft Day Scenarios for the Timberwolves
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Is Arizona’s Derrick Williams a Power Forward or Small Forward in the NBA?
Other than Marquette and Wisconsin, I have watched more Arizona Wildcat games in the past two seasons than any other team. (And remember, I have watched more than 900 college basketball games in the past three years.) Seeing Derrick Williams' meteoric rise on NBA Draft boards during that time has been rather remarkable. And now, barring a crazy trade or some dumb David Kahn … [Read more...] about Is Arizona’s Derrick Williams a Power Forward or Small Forward in the NBA?