Analyzing the Madness – Final Four Preview
By Adi Joseph 3/29/07 Why do I still doubt Ohio State? At every point this year, I’ve continued to feel that Ohio State was not an elite level team. In their loss to North Carolina, even with Greg Oden’s return in mind I felt like their front court was simply too weak. Oden was back…
Marc Gasol: Following in Pau’s Footsteps
By Joshua Motenko 3/27/07 During the 2007 FIBA EuroCup All Star game in Cyprus, NBAdraft.net had a chance to visit with first-time All Star Marc Gasol, brother of NBA All-Star Pau Gasol. (Parts of this interview have been translated from Spanish) Motenko: Marc, thanks for agreeing to conduct this interview with NBAdraft.net. Gasol: Of course,…
Stock Watch
By Aran Smith 3/22/07 Rising Nick Young 6-6 200 SG USC Jr. Leading the Trojans into the Sweet Sixteen, Nick Young has established himself as one of the top wing prospects in the nation. Against Texas, Young matched NCAA POY Kevin Durant point for point for most of the game shooting 8-13 with 22 points…
Analyzing the Madness – Sweet Sixteen Breakdown
By Adi Joseph 3/21/07 I might be alone, but I am glad Cinderella is dead. As much as I enjoy rooting for the underdog, too often the Cinderella Sweet Sixteen team falls dead once it gets to the regional semifinals. So while the first weekend was less entertaining, the quality of the teams remaining will…
2007 NCAA Tournament: First Round Notes
By Aran Smith 3/17/07 Good Stuff Maynor! Virginia Commonwealth’s 2 point win over Duke was the big highlight from the first round of action. Eric Maynor’s head to head dual with Greg Paulus, who’s admirably taken the "Dukie-you-love-to-hate" baton from JJ Redick, made his heroic shot with 1.4 seconds remaining on the clock that much…
Analyzing the Madness – NCAA Tournament Breakdown
By Adi Joseph 3/14/07 Everybody does it differently. By now, many people have filled out their brackets. They’ve paid their way into the office pool and posted their picks on ESPN’s Bracket Challenge. The goal is a perfect bracket, the hope is something good enough to rake in a little money and have some fun…2007 Final Four Predictions
By Aran Smith 3/14/07 Nine quintillion to one? That’s the odds of filling out a perfect bracket according to ESPN. That’s 9 billion times a billion. Not so tough right? So without further ado, here’s the first perfect bracket in the history of mankind: Midwest East Florida (1) UNC (1) Jackson St(16)…
Exposing NBA Myths
By Jon Nichols 3/13/07 Most people that follow the NBA were regularly taught as they learned the game about certain so-called truths. Undoubtedly most of these are in fact true, and they make it easier to follow and enjoy basketball. However, there are a few notions out there that, despite being defended by very poor…2007 Top 10 Prospects Lists
By Aran Smith Updated 6/27/07 Point Guards Comments 1. Mike Conley 6-1 180 PG Ohio St. Fr. Quickness is phenominal, but must add shooting consistency. 2. Javaris Crittenton 6-4 195 PG Ga. Tech Fr. PG with considerable upside. Leaving early could hurt his long term development. 3. Acie Law 6-3 185 PG Texas A&M…
Inside the College Game
By Adi Joseph 3/6/07 Eric Maynor has stolen George Mason’s heart. As Maynor had two crucial steals at the end of the game to seal the deal and give Virginia Commonwealth the Colonial Athletic Association championship, George Mason fans were left in the realization that last year was likely just a one time thing for…
2006-07 Rookie Watch
By Ryan Reed 3/1/07 Let’s first get this out of the way. The NBA draft is an art more than it is a science. In the past on this site, I’ve broken down the draft and seen how many mistakes have been made. Names like Gilbert Arenas (early second round) and Tony Parker (late first)…
Inside the College Game
By Adi Joseph 2/25/07 The second-half rally only sharpened the pain. As Clemson fell to Duke Thursday, the national audience was witness to a bubble burst. With 10,000 fans in attendance, the Tigers were dominated in the first half, 42-21, only to make a terrific second half run. A run that didn’t matter, in the…
Stock Watch
By Aran Smith 2/21/07 Rising Arron Afflalo 6-5 215 SG UCLA Jr. A model of consistency all season, Afflalo has the Bruins on pace for a better regular season than last year and in position to make a serious run at the National Championship. Though he lacks the lift and athleticism of many top shooting…NBA Midseason Report
By Jon Nichols 2/17/07 Every team has played at least 50 games so far, so the playoff stretch run is upon us. Who’s been the best so far and who should we look out for over the next few months? Best Team: Phoenix Suns (39-12) Yes, the Dallas Mavericks do have the best record (and…
Inside the College Game
By Adi Joseph 2/10/07 Texas A&M, welcome to the world of the true contenders. With their sixteen-point defeat of Texas on Monday, A&M is now one of the hottest teams in the country (interestingly enough, the last team to beat them, Texas Tech, is one of the coldest). Acie Law has emerged as a likely…
2006 Rookie Watch
By Ryan Reed 2/8/07 Know your role. A saying that made the Rock famous in the professional wrestling circuit and one that NBA rookies often have a hard time figuring out. When looking at the rookie class’s production through the first fifty games of the year, roles play a huge part in the maturation process.…
Oden vs. Durant: Basements and Ceilings
By Nick Prevenas 2/7/07 In a 1974 issue of Rolling Stone, legendary rock writer Jon Landau penned one of the most famous lines in music journalism: "I have seen the future of rock and roll, and its name is Bruce Springsteen." Thirty-three years later, nearly every basketball writer is paraphrasing Landau when describing Texas freshman…
Inside the College Game
ByAdi Joseph 2/3/07 There won’t be another George Mason this season. Alright, I know that statement doesn’t shock people. In fact, believing there would be another George Mason in the next 5-10 years is pretty ludicrous. The thought that an 11 seeded mid-major whose inclusion in the tournament field was questioned by many would make…