Of all the NBA Draft prospects who've seen their stock slide this year, Perry Jones III from Baylor could be the one hurting the most. Or at least the one who's seen his draft stock slide the most. Despite the success of the Baylor Bears this past college basketball season, Jones stock didn't rise it fell from the top 5, lottery lock down to mid to late first round. Mostly, … [Read more...] about Baylor’s Perry Jones III: sliding NBA Draft stock drops him from lottery
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Did Baylor’s Quincy Miller make a mistake by entering NBA Draft?
After initially announcing his intention to return to Baylor for his sophomore season, Quincy Miller had a change of heart and declared for the 2012 NBA Draft. "At first, I was listening to everybody else's opinion instead my own," Miller admitted at the NBA Draft Combine. "Ever since I was younger, I just wanted to play in the NBA so I was like I might as well go follow my … [Read more...] about Did Baylor’s Quincy Miller make a mistake by entering NBA Draft?
Baylor Has NBA Bound Duo in Perry Jones III, Quincy Miller
There are only 9 undefeateds left in all of college basketball. One of which is the #7 Baylor Bears; who this season are living up to the expectations they didn't reach last year. Baylor missed the NCAA Tournament in 2010-11, and that shortcoming fuels their fire this season. Baylor has one of the top frontcourts in the nation, with three long and lean guys who drastically … [Read more...] about Baylor Has NBA Bound Duo in Perry Jones III, Quincy Miller
Northwestern Routs MVSU, Stays Undefeated; Ready for #7 Baylor
In two days we'll really know what we have, or don't have with Northwestern college basketball. Yes, they're undefeated right now, and they won the Charleston Classic. But they still haven't played anyone. The road win at Georgia Tech was nice, but the Yellow Jackets are down this year. Much like the rest of the ACC. But it won't be long until the moment of truth … [Read more...] about Northwestern Routs MVSU, Stays Undefeated; Ready for #7 Baylor
#7 Baylor Bears: 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 #7 Baylor Bears: College Basketball 111 in 111
2011 Marquette Basketball Recruiting Update
Recruiting is the lifeline of college basketball. These days, the battle for a kid’s commitment is exponentially more competitive and begins earlier and earlier (Tom Crean and Indiana just received a verbal from a kid in the class of 2014 who has not even played in a high school game yet.) And sometimes, that commitment doesn’t carry a whole lot of weight. With the open … [Read more...] about 2011 Marquette Basketball Recruiting Update