Heralded as a high-school player for basketball powerhouse Hargrave Military Academy, Vernon Macklin parlayed being a McDonald’s High School All-American into a basketball scholarship from Georgetown.  While he never seemed to be comfortable in the Georgetown system, a change of scenery to the University of Florida reminded us of how good Macklin is.  A key part to […]

The NBA Draft Blog Team Needs series continues to take a look at each team’s various draft scenarios.  The Charlotte Bobcats have the allure of owner Michael Jordan, and now the savvy of new General Manager Rich Cho, but will that translate into smart drafting, especially with 3 solid picks within the first 40.  One […]

The Case For….takes a look at players whose draft status is a little uncertain, 2nd rounder and potential rookie free agents,  and tries to give a brief outline of what skills they have, what they are missing, and what steps would eventually lead them to the NBA.  This edition looks at UTEP guard Randy Culpepper.  […]

The NBA Draft Blog Team Needs series continues to take a look at each team’s various draft scenarios.  The Detroit Pistons are a franchise in transition – a young group led by Greg Monroe, Austin Daye and Terrico White hope to be the team’s future, but there are still some key pieces missing to bring […]

The NBA Draft Blog Team Needs series continues to take a look at each team’s various draft scenarios.  The Sacramento Kings have had success in the lottery recently with Tyreke Evans and DeMarcus Cousins, but in this year’s draft, #7 may not be that lucky.  Would the Kings really consider Jimmer Fredette this high, or […]

The NBA Draft Blog Team Needs series continues to take a look at each teams various draft scenarios.  Last year, the Washington Wizards were the big lottery winners and drafted franchise point guard John Wall.  While the team went through a lot of changes, the backcourt of Wall and Jordan Crawford, along with athletic big […]

The NBA Draft Blog Team Needs series continues to take a look at each teams various draft scenarios.  The Toronto Raptors are a team which definitely has some quality pieces.  Andrea Bargnani, a former #1 overall pick, and DeMar DeRozan have both had their breakout moments, and Ed Davis is waiting for his chance to […]

The NBA Draft Blog Team Needs series continues to take a look at each team’s various draft scenarios.  The Utah Jazz have the #3 pick, as well as the 12th pick.  Andrei Kirilenko may be gone and there are many roles to fill in the backcourt.  Do the Jazz waste a pick on local hero […]

The NBA Draft Blog Team Needs series continues to take a look at each teams various draft scenarios.  The Minnesota Timberwolves are up with two first round picks (#2 and #20), to go along with the news that 2009 first rounder Ricky Rubio is coming to play next season.  As the team looks to build […]

From the end of the college season until now, one player has done more than others to not only get his name into the draft conversation, but to have teams all throughout the league trying to get him in for a workout.  That player is Andrew Goudelock, the sharp-shooting guard out of Charleston.  The list […]

It’s time to start my look at each of the NBA team’s needs and possible draft scenarios.  This is not a mock draft, it is simply a break down of the team’s biggest needs and ways they can address them through this year’s draft.  I will work my way through in the order the teams […]

Over the last few seasons, one of the best stories in college basketball has been the rise of St. Mary’s to challenge Gonzaga’s stranglehold atop the West Coast Conference.  Recently, I had the opportunity to talk to one of the main reasons for the St. Mary’s rise, guard Mickey McConnell as he attends draft workouts […]

Making the NBA is not always the only dream that college players look to fulfill once they leave school.  Representing your country doing something you love is also a dream for many.  Adnan Hodzic is one of these players, and he will have his chance this summer when he represents his native Bosnia in the European […]

Recently, I had the chance to talk to former UTEP guard Randy Culpepper.  Culpepper, at 6’0 tall, scored over 19 points a game for a 25 win UTEP team this past season.  During our chat, Culpepper discussed his development as a player, draft preparations and overcoming the misperception that he can’t be a NBA-level point […]

The NBA Draft Blog Scouting Report takes a look at one of the players who has impressed the most since the end of the season – winning the NCAA 3-point shooting contest at the Final Four, consistently being a top performer at workouts and making a name for himself at the Draft Combine – Charleston’s […]