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Tyler Hansbrough Becoming Go-To Guy for Indiana Pacers?

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Some guys really do play with chips on their shoulders. That seems to be the case with Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough, who arguably has been the team's most reliable player in terms of production during a recent 1-8 skid that left Indiana hanging on for dear life in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Hansbrough's current season averages of 10.5 points per game … [Read more...] about Tyler Hansbrough Becoming Go-To Guy for Indiana Pacers?

The Minnesota Timberwolves draft: Logic is Thrown out the Window

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By Peter Christian I’ve had more than 24 hours to digest the first round point guard smorgasbord that was the Minnesota Timberwolves draft platter. All I can still say is, “Ummm, OK?” and “Now what?” I have run so many different theories as to the logic being dished in the Timberwolves draft room by the Anti-Brain Trust headed up by first time GM David Kahn (no, I know he … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Timberwolves draft: Logic is Thrown out the Window

NBA Draft Mailbag

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Paul M. Banks and David Kay answer your college and professional hoops queries Check out our college and NBA content at Walter Football.com I love it. Although a bone to pick is with this Ty Lawson selection.  If he's not gone by 10 I'll be shocked.  He's a fluid shooter now and will be a defensive pest.  But if the Pistons end up with him in their laps, holy cow what … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Mailbag

UNC Quartet helped NBA Draft Stock by returning to School

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By Paul M. Banks In 2006, Joakim Noah, Al Horford, and Corey Brewer all decided to return to Florida in hopes of winning back-to-back national titles, a feat that came to fruition. Last summer, North Carolina faced a similar situation.  The Tar Heels saw sophomores Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington, and junior Danny Green declare for the NBA Draft, but later pull their names … [Read more...] about UNC Quartet helped NBA Draft Stock by returning to School

2009 NBA Mock Draft

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By: David K. This is my second mock draft that has taken team needs into account.  Now that the NBA regular season is done, the preliminary order is set until the draft lottery takes place on May 19th.  The deadline has also passed for college underclassmen to announce if they are declaring for the draft or returning to school.  Those underclassmen that have yet to hire an … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Mock Draft

2009 NBA Mock Draft

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By: David K. This is my first mock draft that has taken team needs into account.  Now that the NBA regular season is done, the preliminary order is set until the draft lottery takes place on May 19th.  Remember, I got as many picks correct last year as ESPN’s “expert” Chad Ford and watched 274 college basketball games this season, so I feel pretty good about my … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Mock Draft

Top Ten College Hoops Teams for ’09-’10

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By: David K. The 2008-2009 college basketball season has only been wrapped up for a week, but it is never too early to start looking ahead to next year.  Several elite college players are still sorting out whether or not they will return to school which obviously has a major impact on how loaded some teams might be next season.  I have taken into account which players appear … [Read more...] about Top Ten College Hoops Teams for ’09-’10

2009 NBA Mock Draft

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By: David K. This begins an interesting few weeks.  Now is when we begin to see which underclassmen will be entering the NBA Draft and which will be returning to school.  As the decisions are made, it changes the entire layout of the draft.  These are my projections as to which underclassmen are likely to declare (below you will see a list of who I think will/should stay in … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Mock Draft