Category Archives: 2013 NBA Draft

2013 NBA Draft: Top 20 NBA Prospects

Nerlens+Noel+Kentucky+NBA+Draft+ProspectsThis is the time of year when college basketball games become more interesting. Teams will battle for spots in this year’s NCAA Tournament and players will try to impress NBA scouts who come to big games.

Earning a ticket to “The Big Dance” is very important for a player’s draft stock. The nation’s eyes are glued to those games and players become household names.

Almost 20 years ago, Wake Forest point guard Randolph Childress was only known by ACC basketball fans and no one expected him to be a high draft pick. Well, in 1995, Childress had an amazing tournament and was drafted #19 by the Detroit Pistons. He didn’t last very long in the NBA, but he’s an example of what a good showing in the tournament can do.

Here are our top 20 NBA Draft prospects for the 2013 NBA Draft…right now. Continue reading →

Nerlens Noel Injures Knee, Tears ACL [Video]

I was watching the #25 Kentucky Wildcats play against the #7 Florida Gators tonight and something horrible happened in the second half.

Kentucky freshman center Nerlens Noel injured his knee when blocking a shot by Florida’s Mike Rosario. Noel had to catch up to Rosario, who was on a fast break. He was going at top speed and couldn’t stop correctly. Noel’s left knee buckled and rammed into the padded post under the basket.

The sound Noel made when he grabbed his knee was heartbreaking. His Kentucky teammates helped carry Noel off the court.

That play will end up being Noel’s last this season and possibly his last play of his college career. He tore his ACL in his left knee.

Noel is projected to be a possible first overall pick if he entered the 2013 NBA Draft. It’s hard to say what impact, if any, this injury will have if he leaves college or if he will be drafted early.

I posted a video of the accident below. Continue reading →