Every year I scratch my head at several underclassmen who decide to leave school and enter the NBA Draft early; and this year was no different. Most people felt that way about DeAndre Liggins' decision to leave Kentucky after his junior season. However, when you at Liggins' situation with his personal life and how things likely would have shaped up on-the-court at Lexington … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s DeAndre Liggins Made Right Decision in Entering NBA Draft
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Bismack Biyombo’s NBA Draft Stock is Soaring
If you have never heard of Bismack Biyomo, do not feel bad. Up until about a month ago, neither had I and I research the NBA Draft and its prospects like I was Jonas Salk searching for a vaccine to cure polio. Allow me to pull you out the dark and introduce you to Biyombo whose 2011 NBA Draft stock is soaring off the charts. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Bismack Biyombo’s NBA Draft Stock is Soaring
NBA Draft Stock Report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 Edition
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
2011 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (2/18/11)
Team needs have NOT been taken into account with this 2011 NBA Mock Draft. Click on the players’ name for a complete scouting report. Check out a 2012 NBA Mock Draft or The Sports Bank's 2011 NFL Mock Draft. Also, take a look at our 2010 NBA Draft Lottery Re-Do. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (2/18/11)
2010 NBA Draft Lottery Re-Do
With the NBA All-Star weekend upon us, it is time for an annual tradition here at The Sports Bank; the NBA Draft Lottery Re-do. Peter Christian and David Kay will alternate re-drafting the top fourteen picks in the 2010 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season. They will factor in how each team’s roster … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Draft Lottery Re-Do
2011 NBA Draft Stock Report (2/11/11)
The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which college basketball players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position. In this edition, a pair of UNC freshmen are on the rise while two early season Player of the Year candidates are starting to slip some. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft. By: … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft Stock Report (2/11/11)
2011 NBA Mock Draft- First Round (1/29/11)
Team needs have NOT been taken into account with this 2011 NBA Mock Draft. We will begin to factor in team needs once the NBA trade deadline has passed. Click on the players’ name for a complete scouting report and an NBA comparison. Here is a list of outstanding trades for the 2011 NBA Draft. Check out a 2012 NBA Mock Draft and The Sports Bank's 2011 NFL Mock Draft. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Mock Draft- First Round (1/29/11)
2011 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (1/29/11)
Team needs have NOT been taken into account with this 2011 NBA Mock Draft. Click on the players’ name for a complete scouting report. Check out a 2012 NBA Mock Draft or The Sports Bank's 2011 NFL Mock Draft. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (1/29/11)
NBA Draft Stock Report (1/27/11)
The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which college basketball players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report (1/27/11)
NBA Draft Stock Report (1/20/11)
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)