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Is Jeremy Tyler Really A Better 2011 NBA Draft Prospect Than Michael Dunigan?
The 2011 NBA Draft is less than 12 hours away and the rumors today are getting more interesting by the minute, but instead of looking at that, it seems pertinent that this gets off my chest while there is still time: I'm not sure Jeremy Tyler is more ready for the NBA than Michael Dunigan. Both...
2011 NBA Draft Prospect Kevin Anderson Deserves Second Round Consideration
In preparing for what most are calling the weakest draft in recent memory, it's been pointed out to me by a couple of NBA executives that the difference between the ninth pick and the 19th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft is probably going to be rather minuscule when looking back a few years down the...
Reggie Evans: Undrafted Rebounding Machine
Reggie Evans attended Coffeyville Community College in Kansas for two years starting in 1998, then played his junior and senior years at Iowa. Evans had two terrific seasons at Iowa, averaging over 11 rebounds each season. He is only the fourth Iowa player to score 1,000 points in two seasons, and...
2011 NBA Draft: Could Mickey McConnell Have A J.J. Barea-Like Future In The NBA?
There hasn't been much buzz surrounding 2011 NBA Draft prospect Mickey McConnell and, since he seems like an interesting enough player, Ridiculous Upside has decided to do its part at changing that. The six-foot point guard spent the last four seasons at St. Mary's and, after starting in the...
2011 NBA Draft Rumors: Alec Burks Has A Dislocated Shoulder; Strong Interest From The Milwaukee Bucks
Alec Burks should end up being selected somewhere in the lottery portion of the 2011 NBA Draft, but after suffering a reported injury over the weekend, his pre-draft workouts could take a bit of a hit. Burks, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard from Colorado, worked out with the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday...
2011 NBA Draft Rumors And Other Random Notes For The First Day Of June
I hate to say "rumors" in the headline because there isn't exactly anything groundbreaking coming out with over three weeks until the 2011 NBA Draft, but it is what it is. Let's go to the links! First, because I don't believe the international draft prospects are talked about enough, let's get them...
NBA Draft 2011: Rumors, Pre-Draft Workouts And News For The Last Day Of May
The 2011 NBA Draft is inching closer and closer, and even though there isn't much new out there in terms of news and rumors, I'll pass on what Google was able to find this morning. First and foremost, SB Nation's Tom Ziller has an interesting look at the NBA's age limit. I'm of the opinion that...
Rick Jackson is Heading to Chicago
We'll be able to pretend we know more about Rick Jackson's NBA prospects after the Draft Lottery tonight. In the mean time, he continues to get invited to NBA combines and will be heading to Chicago this week as one of only 54 draft-eligible prospects heading that way. Is this a big deal? Tell us,...
Colorado's Alec Burks To Enter 2011 NBA Draft
Colorado Buffaloes sophomore Alec Burks has decided to forgo his final two seasons of eligibility and declare for the NBA Draft. He announced his intentions today live from Boulder. "I'll be in the 2011 draft with plans to sign with an agent." - Alec Burks The sophomore from Grandview, MO led the...
Point of Debate: Derrick Williams' NBA Position in Question
Whether he goes pro this year or next, Arizona forward Derrick Williams will eventually find himself looking for a position at the NBA level. At Arizona, Williams played mostly as a center, occasionally stepping outside or sliding to the power forward slot. So the looming question becomes this:...
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