The past offseason, the Wizards managed to resign Marcin Gortat, replace Trevor Ariza with Paul Pierce, and sign a couple of quality role players in Kris Humphries and DeJuan Blair. The question, combined with John Wall and Bradley Beal, is that team ready to contend, or they will be stuck in mediocrity, something like the Hawks during the Joe Johnson/Smith/Horford era. Can … [Read more...] about Can the Washington Wizards actually contend in the East?
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2012 NBA Lottery Mock Draft 5/16
This is my first mock draft, post-NCAA tournament. Keep in mind that none of this official and the lottery draft order has not been determined yet. All of these opinions are my own, but feel free to leave a comment if you agree or disagree. Let me know what you think. Thanks! … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Lottery Mock Draft 5/16
NBA Draft: Where Do The Charlotte Bobcats Go From Here?
The Charlotte Bobcats could not have had a worse season. Actually, if winning 7 of 66 games isn’t embarrassing enough, it would be even more embarrassing if the Bobcats didn’t end up getting the #1 pick in the June draft. This team has a lot of improving to do and it starts with cleaning house. … [Read more...] about NBA Draft: Where Do The Charlotte Bobcats Go From Here?
How good might Harrison Barnes be in the NBA?
There wasn't a more highly touted recruit coming out of high school, other than LeBron James, than Harrison Barnes. People thought so highly of him that college basketball tabbed him as a preseason first team All-American. But his first few months of his freshman season were anything but All-American-esque. … [Read more...] about How good might Harrison Barnes be in the NBA?
NBA Draft stock report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 edition
The NCAA Tournament can have a profound effect on a college basketball player's NBA Draft status. The eyes of the basketball world are glued to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games as some of the top prospects battle head-to-head. Here are some players who either helped or hurt their draft stock this past weekend. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2012 NBA Mock Draft. … [Read more...] about NBA Draft stock report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 edition
NCAA Tournament: West Regional bracket breakdown
Warning: I will not be responsible if you copy these brackets and are out of your NCAA Tournament pool by Sunday. However, if you do listen to my college basketball wisdom and win some money, I want 20% of the pot or at least a shout-out on your twitter or facebook page. In my opinion, the West Regional is the deepest and has the most exciting possible match-ups of the four … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament: West Regional bracket breakdown
2012 NBA Draft stock report (2/6/12)
The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which college basketball players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position. Click here for The Sports Bank's 2012 NBA Mock Draft. … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft stock report (2/6/12)
#11 Florida Gators: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #11 Florida Gators: College Basketball 111 in 111