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Ayo Dosunmu Has High NBA Draft Stock, but it’s Just Not Reflected in Mock Drafts

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Illini basketball in the Brad Underwood era has finally shown signs of a pulse in the past month as the team picked up two very high quality wins over teams ranked in the top 15 at the time. Illinois has now won four of their last five, and played their way above the Wednesday night projection in the Big Ten tournament. If the Illini can close out the season 4-3 or better, … [Read more...] about Ayo Dosunmu Has High NBA Draft Stock, but it’s Just Not Reflected in Mock Drafts

Five Worst NBA Draft Night Suits (Photos)

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Ah NBA Draft night, when league commissioner David Stern introduces men tall enough to set drinks on his head to a nation of college basketball and Association fans. It's also the night that the formal dress code gets thrown out the window. Fashion week, it is not. Get ready for more futuristic, throw backs to the past, and just plain old UGLY threads to grace the stage on … [Read more...] about Five Worst NBA Draft Night Suits (Photos)

Top 10 NBA drafts of all time

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With the 2014 NBA draft expected to be one of the deepest ever, it's the perfect time to take a look at the 10 best drafts in history. This list starts with the 1966 draft, as drafts prior to that included "Territorial Picks". In those days, teams were allowed to forfeit their first-round pick to take a player who attended college within 50 miles of their home arena. This … [Read more...] about Top 10 NBA drafts of all time

NBA Draft Busts: rating the top five of the past 30 years

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The 2014 NBA draft will take place on Thursday, June 26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. All of the teams who either intentionally (like the Sixers) or unintentionally (like the Cavs) tanked last season will be looking to add that one player who can turn their franchise around. With this year's NBA draft class being touted as one of the greatest of all time, lots of fans … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Busts: rating the top five of the past 30 years

Flashback: 2011 NBA Draft Drinking Game

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Happy NBA Draft day! Time to flashback and republish one of our favorite NBA Draft articles of all time. It's one that ESPN personality Jay Bilas himself acknowledges on NBA Draft night. One of my favorite articles to write every year is the annual NCAA Tournament Championship Drinking Game. Here are the three we have done in case you missed them; 2009 Michigan State vs. … [Read more...] about Flashback: 2011 NBA Draft Drinking Game

Cavs all time champs of NBA Draft Lottery

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The NBA Draft Lottery was held Tonight and we found out the Cleveland Cavs will pick first in the 2013 NBA Draft. The Cavs have been lucky enough to get No. 1 pick 3 times in 11 years. However, the Cavs have also been bad enough to get No. 1 pick three times in 11 years. Unlike last year when Anthony Davis was the clear cut top prospect, a number of players are in … [Read more...] about Cavs all time champs of NBA Draft Lottery

2013 NBA Draft Early Entrants

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The 2013 NBA Draft will soon be here. The deadline for college basketball underclassmen having to decide their future has officially passed so at this point, you are either in or out.  Here is an updated list of underclassmen who have declared for the 2013 NBA Draft and where they could end up being selected. Click here for The Sports Bank's 2013 NBA Draft mock. Updated: … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Draft Early Entrants

Marquette’s Vander Blue declares for NBA Draft; smart or dumb decision?

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Coming off a breakout junior campaign for the Marquette Golden Eagles, shooting guard Vander Blue has decided to leave school a year early and enter the 2013 NBA Draft.  Blue is by no means a lock to be a first round pick which makes the decision somewhat surprising.  Allow me to break down why the decision both makes sense but could be one that Blue will regret. … [Read more...] about Marquette’s Vander Blue declares for NBA Draft; smart or dumb decision?