Illinois searching for redemption this season Nov 22, 2008
After leaving school early he was taken with the seventh pick in the NBA draft. But Weber's luck on the recruiting trail finally appears to have turned for the better. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
No. 4 UCLA bounces back, but Aboya injured Nov 22, 2008
Shipp, who flirted with the NBA draft after last season, still struggled to get into a flow on the offensive end. After scoring five points on 2-of-9 shooting in that 55-52 loss to Michigan, Shipp was 1-for-4 from the field in the first half and scored most of his points when the outcome was decided. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Grizzlies savor chance to play Duke Nov 22, 2008
- Duke has had 20 players chosen in the first round of the NBA Draft. Name. (Missoulian, MT)
Buckeyes Cruise In Opener Nov 21, 2008
The freshman pegged as an early contender to be the No. 1 pick in next years NBA draft, Mullens had seven points and three rebounds in 20 minutes of action. When the Buckeyes put their second-team unit in for the final minutes, Mullens remained on the court before being removed with about 45 seconds left when the walk-ons were inserted. (Bucknuts.com)
Tigers Tangle With Mocs In Puerto Rico Tip-off Nov 21, 2008
Last season, Memphis freshman Derrick Rose took the college basketball world by storm and went on to become the top pick in the NBA draft. This season, there is another highly touted rookie in place for the Tigers in the person of Tyreke Evans. (ABC 7 News, DC)
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" "Because that's just not the way things work in the NBA, Jerome," Washington had said. Next three: 11/22 vs. Milwaukee, 11/25 vs. Texas Southern, 11/28 vs. Northern Iowa (in Hoffman Estates, Ill.) 15 (2-0)Blake Griffin, who outshined Stephen Curry (and his 44 points) by putting up a Beasleyish 25-and-21 stat line in Tuesday's win over Davidson, is probably going to be either the No. 1 or No. 2 pick in next year's NBA Draft. ( has Griffin No. 1, DraftExpress has him , behind Spaniard Ricky... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Earl "Butch" Graves '84 To Receive 2009 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award Nov 21, 2008
He was selected in the third round of the 1984 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers and enjoyed a brief professional career with the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Graves, who received a bachelor's degree in economics from Yale, is the president f Earl G. Graves Publishing Co., publisher of Black Enterprise magazine. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
2009 Big East Recruiting Rankings Nov 20, 2008
With Jeff Adrian graduating and likely to enter the NBA draft, a bruising post player was a need for the Huskies. They got their man in Alex Oriakhi, who, much like Adrian, is going to be a force in the Big East. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Ex-pro Whatley advises 'Hawks Nov 20, 2008
A first-round pick in the 1983 NBA Draft, Whatley told the BayHawks about when he was in camp with the Portland Trail Blazers before the 1991-92 season. On the last day of camp, Whatley remembers Robert Pack trying to make the team as a undrafted rookie out of Southern Cal.. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Griffin's double-double paces No. 12 Oklahoma Nov 18, 2008
Griffin, who bypassed the NBA draft and returned to Oklahoma for his sophomore season, went 8-of-9 from the field - including five dunks - while posting his 12th career double-double and second of the season. His 19 rebounds was one better than his previous career high set three nights earlier in a win over American. (Anchorage Daily News)
HERD MENTALITY Nov 18, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :37 a.m. CDT, November 18, 2008. When the stars of Texas depart, Longhorns just go out and corral some new ones Tuesday, November 18, 2008By Ted Lewis. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Dynamic Scorer Freddie Riley Signs NLI With UMass Basketball Nov 18, 2008
8 points in his first five games at Hargrave. University of Massachusetts - Official Athletic Site - Men's Basketball. (Umassathletics.com)
Trojans get their First Taste of Victory Nov 18, 2008
added 14 points in his college debut as the Trojans' highly touted replacement for top scorer O.J. Mayo, who was a first-round NBA draft pick after one season. Guard had 18 points and 10 for USC, which lost openers to Cal State Northridge and South Carolina, both in overtime, and Mercer in coach 's first three seasons. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Indiana vs. IUPUI Gameday Nov 18, 2008
The loss of NBA first-round pick George Hill is the biggest loss, and why IUPUI was only picked fourth in the Summitt Leagues preseason pollspeaking of Hill, he became the second player ever from the Mid-Con/Summitt League to be taken in the first round of the NBA Draft. The first was former Valparaiso guard former player is the third assistant on Coach Ron Hunters staff. (HoosierInsider.com)
Toreros host Nevada in home opener Tuesday at 7 pm Nov 18, 2008
JaVale McGee was taken in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards, and was the 18th overall pick in the draft. TOREROS HEADING TO PARADISE JAM TOURNAMENT: Following the Nevada game the Toreros will head to the U.S. Virgin Islands where they will participate in a three-day, eight-team tournament. (Usdtoreros.com)
Big East Basketball Preview Extravaganza Nov 17, 2008
The good news though is that Earl Clark pulled his name out of the NBA Draft to return for his junior season. And the Cardinals enter the 2008-09 season as the third ranked team in the country. (CuseJuice.com)
Hoops: Oakland gameday notes Nov 17, 2008
759) record at McArthur Court 63-19 record against teams from Pacific NW Coached four first round NBA Draft selections. DUCKS TOP NORTHERN COLORADO IN OPENERSophomore forward LeKendric Longmire registered 15 points, five rebounds and four steals to help lead Oregon to a 66-64 win over Northern Colorado in Eugene on Friday, Nov. 14. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
NBA Calendar Nov 17, 2008
June 15 NBA draft early entry entrant withdrawal deadline (5 p.m. EDT). June 18 NBA finals latest possible end date. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Bonnies Take To The Road For Bout With Marist Nov 17, 2008
Led by future NBA draft pick Jared Jordan, Marist defeated the Bonnies 69-51. HEAD COACHING MATCHUP. (Gobonnies.com)
Thunders' D.J. White staying upbeat after surgery Nov 16, 2008
3 rebounds and was the 29th overall pick in this year's NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons, who then traded him to the Thunder. He went through summer league and voluntary workouts with the Thunder before the growth was found. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No. 13 Memphis Begins Season Against Visiting Fairfield Nov 16, 2008
Rose, the first pick in the NBA draft, was the C-USA Freshman of the Year, while Douglas- Roberts was the league's Player of the Year and Dorsey, the Defensive Player of the Year. Overcoming those losses won't be easy, but Memphis has the talent to do so. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Wildcat season officially tips tomorrow Nov 16, 2008
Sixty NBA draft picks. Twenty-four consecutive tournament appearances. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
In Dallas, Green grows into the job Nov 16, 2008
"Forbes hopes this is a positive developmentMurphy's Law has plagued former University of Massachusetts guard Gary Forbes in his young pro career, but he is hoping to find his way to the NBA through South Dakota.The 2008 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year was not selected in the NBA draft. After he struggled offensively with the Washington Wizards' summer league team, no NBA team invited him to training camp. Next up was a trip to Italy, where he earned a starting position with Basket Napoli. But in... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Opinion: Hawks fans finally have a contender to cheer Nov 15, 2008
The Hawks fan also remembers lower-profile, but equally haunting moments, such as when Atlanta tabbed a 7-foot-4 behemoth named Priest Lauderdale in the first round of the 1996 NBA draft. It resonates with gruesome clarity how this enormous, off-kilter man shot a basketball and somehow very nearly made it rotate sideways. (MSNBC -- Sports)
High hopes for Oden Nov 15, 2008
That's exactly what the troubled Trail Blazers did last season when they made Greg Oden, who left Ohio State after his freshman season, the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NBA draft, putting the weight of transforming a franchise that had been beset with such off-court legal troubles that it was, at times, derisively termed the "Jail Blazers.". On the way to salvation, however, Oden sustained an injury to his right knee that required delicate microfracture surgery, keeping him sidelined the entire... (Nola.com -- Sports)
ACC basketball preview: North Carolina Nov 15, 2008
The starting duo of and tested the NBA Draft waters over the summer, but decided to return to North Carolina for their junior seasons. Ellington was UNC's second-leading scorer last year, averaging 16. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
New Faces Lead To OSU Romp Nov 14, 2008
Mullens, an early favorite to be the No. 1 pick in this years NBA Draft, finished with 12 points and four rebounds in 22 minutes of action. He was one of five Buckeyes to finish with double-digit scoring totals. (Bucknuts.com)
Lawsuit against KU point guard dismissed Nov 14, 2008
Mario Chalmers, Darrell Arthur, Brandon Rush, Darnell Jackson and Sasha Kaun were all taken in the NBA draft. Collins scored in double digits 15 times last year, including both games of the Final Four. (MSNBC -- Sports)
National Basketball Association: Roundup for Wednesday Nov 14, 2008
The No. 1 pick in the 2007 NBA draft missed all of last season following knee surgery. He wasn't in the Blazers' starting lineup, coming off the bench to score three points and grab two rebounds in 16 minutes. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hooiser havoc Nov 14, 2008
Since Sampson's resignation in mid-February, six scholarship players transferred, two declared for the NBA Draft, and three others graduated. That left senior forward Kyle Taber and sophomore guard Brett Finkelmeier, neither of whom played critical minutes last season, as the only two returning players from last year's roster. (Daily Orange, NY)
MBB | One year wonders Nov 14, 2008
On one hand, it's funneled teenage talents like Hawes into the college ranks by ending the trickle of high schoolers leaping straight to the NBA Draft. At the same time, it's exposed college coaches to a new type of recruit - one that sees his college career as a one-year buffer separating them from millions of professional dollars. (Daily Orange, NY)
Is this the best conference ever? Nov 14, 2008
Is this the best conference ever. Rick Pitino has accumulated eight conference tournament championships and four regular season crowns in the Southeastern Conference, Conference USA and the America East. (Daily Orange, NY)
Cowboy Basketball Inks Two Student-Athletes during Early Signing Period Nov 13, 2008
where he played with Michael Beasley, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NBA Draft. Following prep school, Manzano initially went to Iowa Western but transferred to Garden City where he sat out and used his redshirt year. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Gators look to rebound Nov 13, 2008
Center Marreese Speights left school after his junior year and entered the NBA draft, and guard Jai Lucas decided last week he wanted to transfer somewhere he can play the point and run the offense. Guards Ray Shipman and Erving Walker and big men Allan Chaney, Kenny Kadji and Eloy Vargas are expected to help fill the void. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
BOYS: Small schools impact, plus top 50 Nov 13, 2008
In March, Curry led Davidson to the Elite Eight and is projected as a first-round NBA draft pick. "They almost went to the Final Four," Marshall said. (USA Today -- Sports)
No. 4 UCLA Tips Off Season Against Prairie View Nov 13, 2008
There is a price for success though, as three of the team's best got selected in the last NBA Draft, including lottery picks Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook. The Panthers on the other hand have gone five seasons without playing in the SWAC Tournament, but that drought should end with a veteran-laden squad that should compete game-in and game-out for head coach Byron Rimm II.. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Poor shooting prompts Orlando to pick it up on defense Nov 13, 2008
Oden, the No. 1 pick from the 2007 NBA Draft, missed all of last season following knee surgery. Then, in Portland's season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, Oden sprained his mid-foot and hasn't played since. (Florida Today)
MBB | Few regrets Nov 13, 2008
" When he talks about the lack of playing time, he plays with his black Kings long-sleeved pullover and looks down. He has a fohawk and wears two rewards for the two-year, $1.8 million guaranteed contract he received as the 25th overall pick in the NBA draft: studded earrings. He bought a place in Sacramento for his fianc;e, Kissiah Johnson, and him. Oh yeah, he's engaged to be married. Has been since January. And there's a son on the way, too. Donte II is due around Donte Greene's 21st birthday... (Daily Orange, NY)
USC basketball history impressive, ... Nov 12, 2008
O.J. Mayo, the third selection in the past NBA draft, is the latest star from USC but there have been others, from Bill Sharman, Alex Hannum and Paul Westphal to Mack Calvin, Ron Riley and Cliff Robinson. With their season starting on Saturday, it is a good time to look back on the school's stars of the past. (Suite101.com)
OU's Griffin Nov 12, 2008
Some pundits think Blake Griffin could be the No. 1 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. That's cool and all, but have you ever wanted to know more about him. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Tigers still king of the jungle in Conference USA Nov 12, 2008
The Tigers took a huge hit in the off season as they lost star freshman point guard Derek Rose to the NBA draft, as well as Chris Douglas-Roberts and Joey Dorsey. However, as long as John Calapari is on the bench, Memphis will always be one of the top teams in the conference and the country. (Washington Daily News, NC)
LMU Basketball Top-10 Nov 12, 2008
Despite the change on the sidelines, the Wildcats will once again be strong as both juniors Chase Budinger and Jordan Hill decided to return after testing the NBA draft waters ... Pargo, who considered entering the NBA draft but decided to return, once again makes Gonzaga the favorite in the WCC. Much of his supporting cast returns as well, players like Matt Bouldin, Austin Daye and Josh Heytvelt. (Lmulions.com)
Expectations high again for No. 10 Zags Nov 12, 2008
Also returning is West Coast Conference player of the year Jeremy Pargo (12 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds per game) who flirted with declaring for the NBA draft before deciding to return for his senior season. Daye (10. (Longview Daily News, WA)
First Road Season Opener Since 2001 Pits Stanford Against Yale Nov 12, 2008
However, the Cardinal will also have to overcome the losses of and (2008 NBA Draft) and , and (graduation). Three-time defending conference champion UCLA is again the favorite, totaling 379 points in addition to gathering 37 first-place votes. (Gostanford.com)
MBB | Skipping school Nov 12, 2008
The contract allows Jennings to buy out the remainder of the deal after each season, meaning he can return to the United States to submit his name in the NBA Draft as soon as next season. The move was seen by some as a monumental precedent. (Daily Orange, NY)
Paul ForresterINSIDE THE NBA Nov 11, 2008
Gone are the expectations that came with being the fourth overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft. Forgotten are the hopes that the 6-foot-7 phenom from Peoria (Ill. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Pargo On John R. Wooden Award Pre-Season Top 50 List Nov 11, 2008
He entered his name into the NBA Draft but withdrew at the June deadline to retain his senior year of eligibility and return to Gonzaga, where the Bulldogs are ranked 10th in the Associated Press and 11th in the USA Today/ESPN pre-season rankings. Tyler Hansbrough of the University of North Carolina, last year's Wooden Award winner, returns to Chapel Hill for his final collegiate season and has a chance to become only the second repeat men's Wooden Award winner. (Gozags.com)
Big East: Who's who Nov 8, 2008
The good: Hasheem Thabeet seemed like a lock to enter the NBA Draft almost up until the point when he didn't. The byproduct of that decision is that UConn has the best defensive center in the country, one who averaged 4. (CBS News)
Waiver-wire possibilities to consider Nov 8, 2008
The Kings drafted Hawes with the 10th pick in last year's NBA draft, and he spent his rookie season adjusting to life in the NBA, averaging only 13 minutes a game. With Brad Miller suspended, Hawes got a chance to show that he was ready to prove his worth. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Pac-10 Basketball Preview Nov 8, 2008
The conference of stars lost 12 of them to the NBA draft last season, but there is still plenty of reasons to expect the Pac-10 to shine bright in 2008-09. Five teams finished in the top-30 in 2008 recruiting and there are still a handful of NBA quality players who returned for another run at the Pac. (Washington Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lee makes debut for Magic Nov 8, 2008
Lee, the 22nd pick of last June's NBA Draft, showed flashes of greatness in the preseason for the Magic. He split time at shooting guard and point guard and showed an ability to both run the team and score points in bunches. (Florida Today)
Katz: KU faces uphill battle in defense of title Nov 8, 2008
" Talking about last season's remarkable run in the final three games, the close win over Davidson, the crushing first-half lead over North Carolina and the thrilling comeback over Memphis after being down nine with 2:12 remaining takes the focus off the reality facing the Jayhawks this season. Kansas has talent. Don't be fooled into thinking the Jayhawks are devoid of impact players. But they return only two players who contributed last season: Collins and sophomore forward . "I'm not going to... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Seth DavisHOOP THOUGHTS Nov 8, 2008
So while last year's Pac-10 champs lost three starters -- including two (Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook) who were selected in the top five of the NBA draft -- Howland has brought in an outstanding quintet of freshmen to carry the program forward: guards Jerime Anderson, Jrue Holiday and Malcolm Lee, power forward Drew Gordon and center J'mison Morgan. Howland could have recruited Holiday alone, and he would have still had one of the top 10 freshman classes in the nation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
WEEKLY COUNTDOWN: Five NBA lottery prospects to watch Nov 8, 2008
Five NBA draft prospects to watch this college basketball season - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Rivals.com Pac-10 conference preview Nov 8, 2008
A quick glance at the 2008 NBA draft explains why ... There's talk of a breakthrough year for Arizona State, thanks to the return of ultra-talented swingman who turned down a spot in the first round of the NBA draft to stay in school. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
No Achilles' heel for UNC Nov 7, 2008
Oh, the 6-foot-9 inch, three-time All-American and reigning National Player of the Year had decided to return to Chapel Hill for his senior season, but his underclassmen running mates - guard Ty Lawson, forward Danny Green, and guard Wayne Ellington - had all declared their intentions to enter the NBA draft in June. Hansbrough wanted to stay simply because he was having too much fun. (Boston Globe)
7 freshmen on Saint Louis roster Nov 7, 2008
But the coach sees no kiddie superstars in the making such as Memphis' Derrick Rose or Kansas State's Michael Beasley, the top two picks in this year's NBA draft. "I like these players, they're going to be real good,'' he said. "But they're not going to be real good right away. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Expectations once again sky high for Gonzaga Nov 7, 2008
"This is the best team I've been on my whole life,'' said Matt Bouldin, who led the Bulldogs in scoring last season at 12.6 points per game.Mike Miller's college hoops blogAlso returning is West Coast Conference player of the year Jeremy Pargo (12 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds per game), who flirted with declaring for the NBA draft before deciding to return for his senior season.Daye (10.5 ppg) is now a sophomore. Other experienced players include Steven Gray (8.1 ppg), Downs (7.9 ppg),... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Frighteningly good: Monster that is the Big East looks to rule Nov 7, 2008
Connecticut 7-3 junior Hasheem Thabeet, Louisville 6-9 junior Earl Clark and Pittsburgh 6-6 senior Sam Young are in line to be first-round NBA draft picks. "We're always going to be up there," Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon says of the league. (USA Today -- Sports)
SIDELINED: Nets' Douglas-Roberts out 2-4 weeks Nov 7, 2008
The former Memphis star who was the 40th pick overall in the NBA draft was hurt in practice on Wednesday. He will be sidelined 2-to-4 weeks, the team said. (USA Today -- Sports)
UT-Arlington Nov 7, 2008
Smith, the only true point guard on the roster, had eight assists and zero turnovers against Memphis despite being guarded by Derrick Rose, the No. 1 pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Three-year letter winner Jeremy Dewalt (#15), a 6-4 senior guard, adds a healthy dose of experience. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Katz: On court, in classroom, Aboya excels Nov 7, 2008
The plan is to give pro ball a go, like his countryman Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, who surprised Aboya when he declared for the NBA draft last June and left UCLA a year early. Mbah a Moute, a second-round pick by Milwaukee, is off to a solid start in the NBA, coming off the bench for the Bucks. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Blazers Notebook: Rough times on the road Nov 7, 2008
Love was the fifth overall pick in the NBA draft by Memphis, but landed in Minnesota as the result of an eight-player trade. He averaged 17. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Will the Big East make history this season? Nov 7, 2008
Georgetown has questions because of the losses of 7-2 center Roy Hibbert (a first-round NBA draft pick) and four-year starting point guard Jonathan Wallace. But the Hoyas have won the past two league regular-season titles, and this will be the most talented team coach has had in his five seasons with the Hoyas. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Plenty of freshmen will make an impact Nov 7, 2008
6-6, 220 Evans has been pegged as the replacement for Derrick Rose, who was the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft after he carried Memphis to the national title game last season. Evans has stepped into an ideal situation. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
