The Indiana Pacers are staring the end of the Larry Bird era in the eyes right now. The 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year announced his decision to step down as team president Thursday, but he's not quite done yet. Bird will conduct the Pacers' draft alongside Donnie Walsh, who returns to Indiana as president, and newly promoted GM Kevin Pritchard. The trio could go … [Read more...] about NBA draft scenarios for Indiana Pacers
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North Carolina’s Kendall Marshall answers health queries at NBA Draft Combine (Video)
The Sports Bank's Ngozi Ekeledo stopped by the 2012 NBA Draft Combine's Media Day and talked to the former UNC point guard about the rehab process for his wrist and the mental capabilities he could add to an NBA roster. … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Kendall Marshall answers health queries at NBA Draft Combine (Video)
NBA Draft: Don’t draft No Orange “Heeled” Fighting Illini
I am doing a little research on previous drafts, trying to figure out which players will be successful in the NBA. Here is today's post about NBA Draft Don'ts. … [Read more...] about NBA Draft: Don’t draft No Orange “Heeled” Fighting Illini
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
North Carolina Tar Heel trio (Barnes, Henson, Marshall) entering NBA Draft
The University said Thursday that Harrison Barnes, John Henson and Kendall Marshall will enter the 2012 NBA draft. The school didn’t state whether the three sophomores planned to hire agents or not, or if they already had, in its press release announcing the departures, though it appears they’re in the draft to stay. On the same day, Marshall won.... … [Read more...] about North Carolina Tar Heel trio (Barnes, Henson, Marshall) entering NBA Draft
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
North Carolina Doomed against Kansas Without Kendall Marshall
When Kendall Marshall landed awkwardly on his right wrist on a drive with 10:56 remaining in North Carolina’s round-of-32 matchup with Creighton, it was hard to predict that the seemingly innocuous tumble would have such drastic implications for a Tar Heels squad bent on reaching its third Final Four in the last five years. Marshall, a Cousy Award finalist, would play seven … [Read more...] about North Carolina Doomed against Kansas Without Kendall Marshall
UNC point guard Kendall Marshall improving, Heels preparing without him
North Carolina Tar Heels Coach Roy Williams says Kendall Marshall’s status remains uncertain for the Midwest Regional semifinal against Ohio Friday night in St. Louis. He also added that the mean is practicing/preparing for the next round as if he wasn't going to play. Marshall fractured his wrist last weekend in the win over Creighton, although he stayed in the game after … [Read more...] about UNC point guard Kendall Marshall improving, Heels preparing without him
North Carolina point guard Kendall Marshall has broken wrist
North Carolina is a favorite in many of your brackets. Your bracket may have just taken a major hit as the Tar Heels suffered another set back today, as their floor general Kendall Marshall suffered a severe fracture to his right wrist. Just as they were getting John Henson back and healthy from a wrist sprain. Marshall suffered the injury in the Heels' 87-73 win over … [Read more...] about North Carolina point guard Kendall Marshall has broken wrist
NCAA Tournament East Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown
My hands still sting from all the loud clapping I did during Marquette's third round victory against Syracuse. As winnable as their first two games were, reality sets in a bit as the Golden Eagles have a mountain to climb if they want to complete an improbable run to the Final Four. Ohio State, North Carolina, and Kentucky are all powerhouse programs loaded with NBA talent. … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament East Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown