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Holmgren, Banchero, Smith headline list of big-time prospects in 2022 NBA draft

June 22, 2022 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

NBA teams looking for a big man are in luck. This year’s draft is loaded with big men who could change the fortunes of several franchises. Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Duke’s Paolo Banchero are two of the three best prospects in the 2022 NBA draft. The two went head-to-head last November and the 20,000 fans … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, Featured, NBA Tagged: Bennedict Mathurin, Chet Holmgren, Dyson Daniels, Jabari Smith, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Johnny Davis, Keegan Murray, Mark Williams, NBA Draft, Nikola Jovic, Paolo Banchero, Shaedon Sharpe

Who’s No. 1? Ranking the 10 best prospects in the 2021 NBA draft.

July 26, 2021 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver and the rest of the Pistons’ basketball decision-makers hold the top card in the 2021 NBA draft. The Pistons have an opportunity to change the fortunes of a franchise that’s been to the playoffs twice in 12 years and haven’t had a playoff win in 14 years. Detroit fans … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, Featured, NBA Tagged: Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Jalen Green, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Kuminga, NBA Draft

Elite Eight: Top prospects in the 2019 NBA draft

June 19, 2019 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The hype surrounding the 2019 NBA draft all points to one player: Zion Williamson. The Duke superstar is the most celebrated basketball pro prospect in recent memory and he will be coming to an NBA city near you. The New Orleans Pelicans hold the top pick in the draft and — barring some kind of … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, NBA Tagged: Brandon Clarke, Coby White, Darius Garland, DeAndre Hunter, Ja Morant, NBA Draft, R.J. Barrett, Romeo Langford, Zion Williamson

Lakers opt for D’Angelo Russell, pass on ‘next Tim Duncan’

June 25, 2015 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

This year’s draft was supposed to be the rebirth of the Los Angeles Lakers brand. After Minnesota took Karl-Anthony Towns the Lakers were poised to land arguably the best center in the draft in Duke center Jahlil Okafor. It was a marriage made in basketball heaven, right? The Lakers and a dominant center. You couldn’t … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, Featured, NBA Tagged: Byron Scott, d'angelo russell, jahlil okafor, Lakers, Mitch Kupchak, NBA Draft

Elite eight: Top prospects in 2015 NBA draft

June 22, 2015 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Golden State Warriors may have made small ball trendy, but the NBA is still a big man’s league. Go big or go home. That’s the TNT slogan in the NBA playoffs. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers could be the big winners in the 2015 NBA draft as both teams should walk away … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General, NBA Tagged: d'angelo russell, emmanuel mudiay, jahlil okafor, justise winslow, karl-anthony towns, NBA Draft, stanley johnson, trey lyles, willie cauley-stein

Isaiah Austin’s big NBA draft moment

June 26, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Adam Silver has only been NBA commissioner five months but he has already delivered two landmark moments. First, Silver dropped the hammer on Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling by banishing him from the league after it was found that he made racist remarks. Second, Silver and the NBA made an incredible touching gesture Thursday … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General, NBA Tagged: Adam Silver, Isaiah Austin, NBA Draft

ONE MAN’S OPINION: Winners and losers in the 2013 NBA draft

June 27, 2013 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

The basketball world may have been shocked to see the Cleveland Browns (oops!) … I mean the Cavaliers use the No. 1 overall pick on Anthony Bennett, but back in March OneManFastBreak.net slotted the UNLV freshman forward as the top prospect in the draft. In case you’d like to check, click here. Even though there … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General, NBA Tagged: Alex Len, Anthony Bennett, Ben McLemore, Cody Zeller, Michael Carter-Williams, NBA Draft, Nerlens Noel, Otto Porter, steven adams, Victor Oladipo

CAVALIERS GAMBLE ON WAITERS

June 29, 2012 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

There is a lot of like about Dion Waiters. He brings a lot of toughness, having grown up in Philadelphia, and plays with an edge. Some NBA scouts believe Waiters will be a star at the pro level. There is also a lot to dislike about Dion Waiters. He wasn’t a starter last season at … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General, NBA Tagged: Adrian Autry, Billy Owens, Dion Waiters, Gerry, Hakim Warrick, Jim Boeheim, Jonny Flynn, Lawrence Moten, McNamara, NBA Draft, Pearl Washington, Syracuse, Wesley Johnson

2010 NBA DRAFT DAY WINNERS AND LOSERS

June 25, 2010 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

Zzzzzzz. Zzzzzzz. Is the draft over yet? Man, that was a snoozer. I think ESPN should re-hire Stephen A. Smith just to give the draft a jolt. That was like watching paint dry. Or, maybe ESPN should hand the draft over back to TNT so we can listen to Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley make … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: DeMarcus Cousins, Jeff Van Gundy, John Calipari, john wall, NBA Draft, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, sacramento kings, washington wizards

KNICK FANS, RUBIO IS THE REAL DEAL

June 25, 2009 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

Make no mistake about, the Minnesota Timberwolves got the best player in the NBA Draft. Though Blake Griffin was the clear choice as the No. 1 player in the draft, Ricky Rubio – Minnesota’s pick at No. 5 – could potentially be the guy who will define the ’09 draft. Rubio, the much-hyped European sensation … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General, NBA Tagged: DKV Joventut, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA Draft, New York Knicks, Ricky Rubio, Spain

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