NBA Draft Articles

NBA Draft: Stock Watch

Aran_Smith — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:38:30 -0500

With the college hoops season underway, the weekly watch is back! After an action packed first week, here's a look at who's helped their stock and who's harmed their stock.

Rising:

Al-Farouq AminuAl-Farouq Aminu 6-8 218 SF Wake Forest So.

NCAA Power 16 Rankings

Josh_Cochran — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:01:11 -0500

By Josh Cochran and Joel Steiner
NCAA Power 16: November 16th

Welcome to our first Power 16 of the 2009-10 season. We’ll be back every Monday with updated rankings and our weekly Games to Watch. Our Power 16 worked in a few glorified exhibitions last week, but the competition heats up this week with several early season tournaments.

2009-10 Mid-Major Preview

Adi_Joseph — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:41:09 -0500

It's an odd year for mid-major college basketball. For one, there's a dominant non-traditional team, and it's not Memphis or Gonzaga. In fact, the three best teams not in a Power Six conference this year are a bunch of newer names to the power structure of college basketball. At the same time, there just aren't as many good mid-major teams this season as in years past, and it could be a very good year for fringe power conference teams to make the NCAA Tournament as a result.

2009-10 Pac-10 Conference Preview

Nick_Prevenas — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:38:46 -0500

2009-10 Big 12 Conference Preview

Brian_Cerone — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:05:25 -0500

The Big 12 showcased six teams in the NCAA tournament last year, two reaching the Elite Eight round. As usual, they were one of the best conferences in the nation, and things won’t be too different this year. Kansas is the unanimous #1 ranked team in the country coming into the season. Texas has as much depth as anyone and with a mix of proven returnees and an outstanding freshman class. Oklahoma loses the best player in the country, but still has a very good one in Willie Warren.

2009-10 SEC Conference Preview

Benjamin_Egger — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:58:06 -0500

2009-2010 Big East Conference Preview

Joel_Steiner — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:04:12 -0500

By: Josh Cochran and Joel Steiner

European Phenom

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:26:40 -0500

By Vladimir Radicevic, Superkosarka magazine - Croatia

2010 Positional Rankings Updated

Aran_Smith — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:38:21 -0500

With just over a week before the college season gets underway, it’s time to take a look at the top prospects by position. We’ll update these rankings every month or so as the season rolls along leading up to the draft.

2010 Positional Rankings

John Wall Looking at the 2010 draft field by position:

Point Guard

2009-2010 ACC Conference Preview

Adi_Joseph — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:49:29 -0400

Maryland men's basketball coach Gary Williams expects to see more parity in the ACC this season.

Inside the College Game: Top Starting Backcourts

Brian_Cerone — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:05:35 -0400

Very few college basketball teams get far into March without having a great backcourt. North Carolina had an outstanding combo with Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington last year, both 1st round picks that took the Tar Heels to the title. This year there are some very good backcourts as well. Some are young and unproven, but could be lethal. Other backcourts are proven with plenty of experience and back for one more shot. Take a look at the top dozen backcourts in college basketball this year.

Top Dozen Starting Backcourts

Inside the College Game: Power Forwards Headline 2010 Draft Class

Brian_Cerone — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:23:45 -0400

2009-10 Big Ten Conference Preview

Josh_Cochran — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:01:15 -0400

By: Josh Cochran and Joel Steiner

Interview with Von Wafer and Josh Childress

Josh_Cochran — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:30:53 -0400

By: Josh Cochran

Von WaferJosh Childress made waves in 2008 by leaving a comfortable lifestyle in the NBA for a huge, 3-year $20 million contract in Greece. This summer former Houston Rocket, Von Wafer followed Childress’s footsteps by signing a 2-year $10 million contract with Olympiacos. I had a chance to catch up with them before Olympiacos’ preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night:

2010 Top 100 Big Board: Updated

Aran_Smith — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:16:27 -0400

It's been over 3 months since our last update and after relentlessly scouring hours of footage of players throughout the summer, here's an updated look at the: 2010 Big Board (Top 100 Prospects) heading into the season.Terrico White

Patty Mills a Free Agent?

jmotenko — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:12:41 -0400

By Joshua Motenko

Patrick Mills A source close to Patrick Mills informed NBADraft.net late Tuesday that Mills will most likely be waived by the Trailblazers this Friday so that they can sign Nigerian and former Spurs defensive standout Ime Udoka.

That means Mills, who is rehabbing in Oakland right now, would become a free agent.

Sophomore Rankings Updated

Aran_Smith — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:44:27 -0400

While the sophomore class (2012) only produced 4 one and done players in last year's draft (Evans, DeRozan, Holiday and Mullens) and the class entered college without much hype, it is quickly developing into an extremely deep and talented class. A number of prospects have emerged giving this group a lot of intrigue. Look for this class to represent itself well in the next few (3) drafts with numerous first round picks.

NCAA Sophomore Rankings - Class of 2012

NCAA Freshman Rankings - Class of 2013, Released

Aran_Smith — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:19:22 -0400

The incoming NCAA freshman class (Class of 2013) features a number of potential one and done talents and a lot of depth. What last year's freshman class lacked in both categories, the current freshman class possesses in droves.
John Wall
NCAA Freshman Rankings - Class of 2013

Evan Turner Interview

Paolo_Zamorano — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:47:06 -0400

Evan TurnerQ: How was your experience playing in the World University Games, representing your country?

A: The WUG was a great experience. I was able to travel over to Serbia and see a different part of the world and be able to compete against talented basketball players from around the world. Representing the USA was an amazing opportunity, as well and hopefully I get the opportunity to represent our country again.

As the World Turns: Q&A on Ricky Rubio

Aran_Smith — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:25:19 -0400

The Ricky Rubio "soap opera" has finally come to an end with Ricky opting to stay in Spain.

Tim Shea as International Coach and consultant with Ricky's Spanish representation Winnersfactory of Barcelona had contact with the Rubio family before his decision to enter the draft and has a unique, inside perspective on the story.

Ricky Rubio Here is a Q and A with Tim Shea:

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Dior Lowhorn Interview

Paolo_Zamorano — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:48:19 -0400
Q: You put your name in the draft this year, what teams did you workout with, how did it go, and what kind of feedback did you get?

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2009-10: Exciting Season Ahead

Drue_Sensing — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:07:18 -0400
By Drue Sensing
NBADraft.net

Lets be honest, last years' college basketball season stunk. It was very predictable, lacked excitement, and the absence of star players was evident. And worst of all the NCAA tournament featured a shortage of upsets and close, entertaining games.

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Perry Jones Interview

Aran_Smith — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:51:27 -0400
NBADraft.net: Who has been your biggest role model?

Perry Jones: My Mom. She's always been there for me, reprimanding me in the times I did the wrong things and pushing me to strive to do even better when I did things well.

NBAD: Talk a little bit about growing up in Texas.

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Class of 2009 Consensus Rankings

Aran_Smith — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:33:09 -0400

We have compiled the final rankings of 4 of the Nations top recruiting gurus to form a Consensus Top 100 of the incoming Freshman class.

S = Scout.com (Dave Telep)
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2010 High School Rankings Released

Aran_Smith — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:55:52 -0400
Harrison BarnesThe 2010 high school senior class lacks depth and talent as a whole, but there are 2 potential superstar prospects at the top in Harrison Barnes and Perry Jones. Barnes has an extremely mature game plus a great deal of upside left to develop. Jones oozes potential but must develop a killer instinct.

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