NCAA

Less than a week ago, it was fairly easy to predict this Thursday’s Top 3 draft selections, with Cleveland being enamored with Kansas big man Joel Embiid, Milwaukee going with Jabari Parker, and Philly winding up with hoops phenom Andrew Wiggins. But following the news that top prospect Embiid had foot surgery on Friday and [...]

For two seasons, imposing Baylor big man Isaiah Austin has been one of our most favorite players to cover here at THD. But following cutting his collegiate experience short with the Bears following his sophomore season, the 7’1 shot blocker with the trademark eyewear and condor-like wingspan potentially could go undrafted due to team concerns [...]

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It’s the endangered species in the NBA…the Center position. Some of the best players to ever lace them up on the hardwood were deemed centers.  When compiling any Top 25 list in NBA history it’s littered with big men like Chamberlain, Russell, O’Neal, Olajuwon, Robinson, and Ewing. Problem is, it’s been quite some time since [...]

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We are now just a month away from the highly anticipated 2014 NBA Draft. Following a surprising NBA Draft Lottery where Cleveland snagged the top overall selection for the 2nd consecutive year, we can now begin to formulate our newest Mock Draft based on team needs. The top tier obviously includes a trio of talented [...]

Coming out of high school following the 2011 season, lightning quick point guard Jahii Carson was a hot commodity when it comes to elite incoming talent in the collegiate ranks. After setting a Mesa, Arizona HS scoring record, averaging an incredible 32.2 ppg, he was named a 2nd Team All American before staying in state, [...]

While players like Dante Exum, Marcus Smart, and Doug McDermott showed up and improved their draft stock at this year’s NBA Draft Combine, the consensus Top 3 players, Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, and Joel Embiid, decided to stay home rather than participate. Depending on Tuesday’s Draft Lottery results, it’s a given that one of these [...]

Last week, Kentucky freshman James Young declared for the NBA draft and today he teammate Julius Randle has done the same. All season long, Randle has been rumored to be a lottery pick so this makes financial sense for him. During the season, he had flashes of brilliance and flashes on head-scratching moments. But his [...]

Senior Wichita State forward Cleanthony Early has made a name for himself in helping lead the Shockers on deep NCAA Tournament runs the past two seasons. He went from being a little known athletic swing-man to being an NCAA Player of the Year candidate and potential 1st Round NBA Draft pick seemingly overnight, continually making [...]