Meyers Leonard didn't exactly arrive last evening, but the GPS on his NBA career is saying "you will reach the destination in X hundred feet." After last night's dominating performance, Leonard can see the driveway to his eventual arrival. You probably missed it, because it happened very late last night, but the NBA on TNT team gave Meyers Leonard some love with the Arvydas … [Read more...] about Meyers Leonard’s NBA career began last night
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Trail Blazers have interesting draft with Lillard and Leonard
The Portland Trail Blazers made an interesting splash in the 2012 NBA Draft taking a point guard from a mid-major school that few people had heard off, and a project pick at center. They took Damian Lillard at #6 from Weber St. and a guy who played for someone named Weber in Meyers Leonard from the Illini at #11. This marks the first time since 1990 that Illinois has had a … [Read more...] about Trail Blazers have interesting draft with Lillard and Leonard
Illini Meyers Leonard 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 University of Illinois big man about why he made the decision to leave school early for the NBA. … [Read more...] about Illini Meyers Leonard at NBA Draft Combine (Video)
2012 NBA Draft Combine (Video)
This year's batch of NBA hopefuls shuffled through the doors of the Marriott in downtown Chicago to catch up with members of the media. … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft Combine (Video)
Illini big man Meyers Leonard states case at ’12 NBA Draft Combine (video)
Former Illinois Fighting Illini Center Meyers Leonard greeted the media yesterday at the 2012 NBA Draft combine. Here's some of what he had to say about the process. … [Read more...] about Illini big man Meyers Leonard states case at ’12 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
Illini C Meyers Leonard declares for NBA Draft; tough break for John Groce
The first season for new Illini head coach John Groce just got a lot tougher. He'll be without his big 7 foot post presence in Center Meyers Leonard, who declared for the NBA Draft. His sounds-like-it-tested-well-with-focus-groups statement regarding the matter: “This was a very difficult decision because I love the University of Illinois. But I feel the timing is right … [Read more...] about Illini C Meyers Leonard declares for NBA Draft; tough break for John Groce
Illini Meyers Leonard and Brandon Paul testing NBA Draft waters
The 2011-12 Illinois Fighting Illini alpha dog (Brandon Paul) and second banana (Meyers Leonard) have submitted their names to the NBA’s undergraduate advisory committee to receive feedback on their draft stock. Therefore, they will have the chance to receive feedback from NBA scouts on their game, but still retain the ability to return to school next season. I think I know … [Read more...] about Illini Meyers Leonard and Brandon Paul testing NBA Draft waters
St. Louis Cardinals postseason inspiration for Illini NCAA Tournament hopes
The St. Louis Cardinals are huge in Champaign-Urbana. They compete with primarily the Chicago Cubs, but also the White Sox to be the favorite MLB team in the community dominated by the University of Illinois campus. The Cards do come first though, and perhaps Illini coach Bruce Weber knew that when he made his appeal to Illini Nation that his team's post-season chances aren't … [Read more...] about St. Louis Cardinals postseason inspiration for Illini NCAA Tournament hopes