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 [...]
Sunday 01st June 2025,
NBA Draft
Examining Cleveland’s Options With The #1 Pick
The much hyped 2014 NBA Draft is rapidly approaching. In roughly 2 weeks, new NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will open the draft announcing that for the 2rd time in 3 seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers are on the clock with the #1 overall selection. Cleveland has been a tad unpredictable in past drafts, most recently choosing [...]
Could Joel Embiid Help Bring Back The Center Position?
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 [...]
Watch: 5’11 PG Jahii Carson Registers Most Hops At NBA Draft Combine
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, [...]
2014 NBA Mock Draft – Version 3.0
This is supposed to be the deepest draft since 2003, when Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwyane Wade burst onto the NBA scene and become eventual superstars. Upwards of 10-12 teams have been suspected of tanking for the services of potential impact players like freshmen Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, and Julius Randle. Rightfully so, considering [...]
Nation’s Best College PG Marcus Smart Declares For 2014 NBA Draft
It was a surprising decision when promising Oklahoma State point guard Marcus Smart decided to return to college rather than going pro after his freshman season. It’s even more rare he did so despite being projected as a Top 5 pick and the best floor general available among all prospects. Many scouts and NBA General [...]
2013 Pre-Lottery NBA Draft Order And Odds Of Getting #1 Pick
With the NBA regular season officially over and another exciting postseason for playoff teams just underway, what do the disappointing non-playoff teams have to look forward to in the coming months? Well, of course it is the 2013 NBA Draft which is just over 2 months away, where teams like the Charlotte Bobcats, Sacramento Kings, [...]
