With the 2013 NBA draft scouting combine taking the world by storm, countless fans and analysts are trying to analyze what every measurement and interview truly means. While some will overvalue the power of a high vertical or strong bench press, others will find the true meaning. Show More Summary
The 2013 NBA draft is rapidly approaching, with the scouting combine in the past and the lottery just around the corner. Before the ping pong balls are pulled, it’s worth it to take another look at how the first round could play out and which prospects some of these teams may be interested in. Show More Summary
There’s plenty of impressive talent coming out of college and getting ready for the NBA, but some of these prospects are going to disappoint at the next level. Players like Victor Oladipo and Anthony Bennett are likely going to become big names in the NBA, but a few guys likely won’t be able to progress at the next level. Show More Summary
While much of the attention is being focused on what will happen in the NBA lottery, there can be potential value in all 60 picks on draft night. Just in recent years, Marc Gasol, Gilbert Arenas, Manu Ginobili and Carlos Boozer are among the players picked in the second round of the NBA draft who went on to become All-Stars in their NBA careers. Show More Summary
While some of these NBA prospects hope they don't slip, some of the teams will hope that they do. A worst-case scenario for a prospect might be the best-case scenario for a team. Based on how the lottery is projected to play out, I've laid out a best-case and worst-case scenario for each top-10 prospect. Show More Summary
In the 2013 NBA draft, the Detroit Pistons will have the No. 8 pick in the second round. Players available that late rarely turn into All-Stars, but the Pistons should be able to find a player who can play valuable minutes in their rotation next season. Show More Summary
At the 2013 NBA draft combine in Chicago, top prospects from the NCAA and around the globe posted mind-blowing numbers in the measurements and athletic testing. One international player registered a jaw-dropping wingspan flirting with eight feet, while a 6'9" forward proved to be more agile than any guard. Show More Summary
With the NBA combine wrapped up, we've updated our latest mock draft to reflect the results. This will be the last mock until the NBA lottery is conducted on Tuesday, May 21, when we'll have a better idea of the actual draft order. Some of the prospects shone at the combine. Show More Summary
Shabazz Muhammad's stock is careening out of the lottery, according to the whispers out of the 2013 NBA Draft Combine. In what's purported to be a pretty bad draft, that's especially stunning. Sure, he's a year older than he has long claimed, which is bizarre and... Show More Summary
There wasn't an exact moment when the NBA started to hedge its way toward institutionalized "small ball." But if you were forced to pinpoint one, Game 1 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Semifinals might make the most sense. That's when...Show More Summary
Not many were calling Victor Oladipo a potential top-10 draft pick when he was a freshman defensive specialist at Indiana. The general consensus was that he had to improve offensively to be considered an NBA prospect. Guess NBA teams already have an idea of Oladipo’s work ethic. Flash-forward two basketball seasons. It will stun analysts if Oladipo doesn’t [...]
C.J. McCollum remains intrigued with the 76ers even though they didn’t request to interview him at the NBA draft combine. “I was [attending college] pretty close to Philadelphia, out in Bethlehem,” the Lehigh senior guard said. “So I will be interested to see if they are taking a guard or a post player in this draft.” The [...]
Rudy Gobert was the biggest prospect at the NBA draft combine. The center from France stands 7 foot 1/2 in his socks and 7-2 in his sneakers. He has an incredible 7-81/2 wingspan and massive hands. Yet the 20-year-old is a raw talent. He needs to get stronger and polish up his post game in order to [...]
When the 2014 NBA draft approaches next summer, several NBA squads will be hoping the lottery balls bounce in their favor. Who wouldn't want a chance to select Andrew Wiggins, Kansas' incoming 6'8" small forward, who has superstar written...Show More Summary
Measurements for 2013 NBA Draft prospects at the pre-Draft Combine in Chicago, Ill. All prospects listed alphabetically:
When ascribing traits to Cody Zeller, the former Indiana star who could be the second center off the board behind Nerlens Noel in the 2013 NBA draft, most college basketball fans can fire off a fusillade of nouns and verbs worthy of someone of his stature. Show More Summary
It turns out that this particular NBA combine might have been extremely beneficial for prospects and decision makers. Many of the executives on hand were likely seeing some of these players live for the very first time. So for some,Show More Summary
Any team that passes up the chance to draft Trey Burke in the 2013 NBA draft will be making a colossal mistake. Although he only spent two years at Michigan, the Wolverines point guard made them count. Burke really grew into a star in his sophomore season. Show More Summary
Seth Curry has been one of the most successful guards at the college level over the past two years, though not many recognize him as an NBA prospect. He finished his senior year averaging 17.5 points on 43.8 percent shooting from downtown, at times carrying one of the best teams in the country. Show More Summary
Greg Oden’s story is truly a sad one, and it’s ironic that he has actually played the equivalent of a full season since being drafted in 2007: just 82 games. After being released by Portland last year following the need for another knee surgery, Oden has not ruled out an NBA comeback. He’s certainly young [...]