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Penn State’s Tim Frazier has serious NBA potential

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In the Big Ten, Penn State is dead last in attendance. The Nittany Lions average about 7,000 but if you ever watched one of their home games on television, you'll see lots of empty seats in the lower bowl; to the point that it looks like they have 700 fans. And they're missing out too! And a bonafide NBA draft prospect in point guard Tim Frazier. Well, we're here to make sure … [Read more...] about Penn State’s Tim Frazier has serious NBA potential

2012 NBA Draft Stock Report (12/18/11)

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The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position.  Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Will Barton of Memphis have really caught my eye as of late.  Check out whose stock I am buying and selling. Click here for The Sports Bank's 2012 NBA Mock Draft. Take a crazy … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft Stock Report (12/18/11)

2012 NBA Draft Stock Report (11/22/11)

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The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position.  These early pre-season tournaments give players great exposure matching up against marquee opponents on national television.  In this week's addition,  a pair of highly touted freshman point guards look like they have a … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft Stock Report (11/22/11)

Duke’s Nolan Smith has Different Identity On and Off the Court

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The Final Four means a bigger stage, brighter lights and more pressure. And in 2010, Duke's Nolan Smith has brought his game up to another level on par with all the added media attention surrounding the ultimate weekend of college basketball. Following a career high 29 points in the Regional Final win over Baylor, Smith scored 19 (7-16 from the field, 4-9 behind the arc) … [Read more...] about Duke’s Nolan Smith has Different Identity On and Off the Court

NBA Draft Stock Report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 Edition

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Even though it is just one game or a few games, the NCAA Tournament can do wonders to either help or hurt a college basketball player’s NBA Draft Stock; especially on the big stage of the Sweet 16 or Elite 8.  Here are some players who have seen their stock rise and fall this past weekend. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft.  You can also check out the list of … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 Edition

NBA Draft Stock Report (1/20/11)

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Did you see JaJuan Johnson's game-winning shot to help Purdue avoid being upset by Penn State?  Johnson has come up huge this season and I have even heard one radio talk show host compare him to a poor-man's Kevin Durant.  Regardless of how asinine that may seem, Johnson has improved his all around game and his draft stock has never been higher. The NBA Draft Stock Report … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report (1/20/11)

2011 NBA Draft Stock Report (1/13/11)

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Jimmer Fredette blew up for 47 points in BYU’s win against Utah on Tuesday night.  His NBA Draft stock is hot right now even though some scouts are not sold on how his game will transition to the next level. The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position.  Click … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft Stock Report (1/13/11)