NBA Draft prospects struggled in NCAA Tourney
This year’s NCAA Championship tournament has not been kind to most of the biggest names projected for greatness come NBA Draft time. (It was also not good for me. Darn you, Creighton!) The tournament...
View ArticleGary Harris to be latest Indy-area pro
If you saw Gary Harris play hoops during his days at Hamilton Southeastern, one thought immediately came to mind. I’ll see this kid at some point in the NBA. That dream is becoming closer to reality as...
View ArticleVonleh, Harris look like top 10 picks
With the lottery a distant, albeit familiar memory, one can proceed in earnest with predicting the future. (This does not take into account any possible trades, of which I think there may be a few.) 1....
View ArticleMock Draft 2.0: Embiid injury changes game
Joel Embiid’s foot surgery sure changed the complexion of this year’s NBA Draft. Projecting where he goes at this point, and this is without the benefit of knowing his expected recovery time, is...
View ArticleIn absence of top pick, Pacers hope Hill ready
The Pacers don’t have a first-round pick in the NBA Draft Thursday night, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they won’t have a promising young talent to develop, and quite possibly add to the mix, in...
View ArticleEven Cavs not sure who’s top pick in NBA Draft
For almost a year, the 2014 NBA Draft has been on the minds of not only NBA decision-makers, but fans of the association. It was at last year’s draft when teams, media and educated spectators began...
View ArticleWhile Pacers watch, Vonleh, Harris make NBA jump
Noah Vonleh has all the measurable that add up to a scout’s favorite word – upside – although his productivity during his one season at Indiana University was modest. Gary Harris, on the other hand,...
View ArticleFreshmen dominate top of busy NBA Draft
As Andrew Wiggins climbed the steps to the stage, the only thing that stood out more than his patterned tuxedo jacket with the thick black lapels was his situation. The 6-foot-8 Kansas freshman from...
View ArticleBird, George both want Pacers’ core intact
There was no pick for the Pacers on draft night, but that didn’t mean there was no news. Though speculation has been swirling the Pacers were in line for something of a shakeup after losing to Miami in...
View ArticleVonleh and Harris play waiting game on draft night
Hoosier fans had dreamed of Cody Zeller and Noah Vonleh playing together. Now they get their wish. However, it will be in purple and teal, not cream and crimson. After being projected as high as the...
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