NBA Draft News
Could and should Jimmer land in the top 10?
With less than a week until draft day, the great Jimmer debate has continued unabated. BYU guard Jimmer Fredette, who many draft boards had in the late first to early second round a few months ago, have now in unison catapulted Jimmer to as high as the number seven pick to the Sacramento Kings. This great leap was seen as inevitable by many who … [Read More...]
Bucks Intrigued by Brooks
The Milwaukee Bucks appear to be very interested in Providence guard Marshon Brooks. Brooks, a 6'5" guard with a 7'1" wingspan, was the nation's second-leading scorer last year behind BYU guard Jimmer Fredette. Brooks set a Big East record with 52 points on 20-for-28 from the field in February against Notre Dame, finishing the season averaging 24.6 … [Read More...]
Irving or Kanter Number One?
The 2011 NBA Draft is less than two weeks away and there is still a lot of speculation as to who will end up where. With the first and fourth overall picks in the draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers will have a big impact on how the first five picks go. The Cavs desperately need to acquire a solid point guard and a big man, in no particular … [Read More...]
NBA Draft: Early Entries and Possible Returners
First-Team All-American and Big Ten Freshman of the Year Jared Sullinger announced after Ohio State's disappointing loss to Kentucky that he would indeed return for his sophomore season. "I'm going to be an Ohio State Buckeye next year," Sullinger said. "Winning is that important to me. I don't like losing. This is not what I came here to … [Read More...]
Will a Big East team make the Final Four?
While the 2011 NCAA tournament appears to be more of a social gathering for the Big East, it’s hard to set reasonable expectations for the conference. After all, the Big East has not produced a national champion since Connecticut in 2004 despite having 43 teams in the tournament since. Of the 11 Big East teams in the tournament, only Pittsburgh … [Read More...]
Cavs high on Duke’s Kyrie Irving
With potentially two top ten picks in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a chance to secure a young duo to rebuild the franchise. The recent acquisition of Baron Davis was clearly a short-term upgrade over Mo Williams, but in no way a long-term solution. Cavs' Coach Byron Scott has made it clear that even if the Cavs were to draft a … [Read More...]
Harrison Barnes finally looking like a lottery pick
Former Gatorade High School Player of the Year Harrison Barnes has been haunted with high expectations since putting on a Tar Heel uniform for the first time last fall. As the first freshman ever named to the Associated Press preseason All-America team, Barnes sat atop most mock drafts before playing his first college game. Despite struggling … [Read More...]