By Joe Manganiello In the basketball universe, April marks the end of the collegiate season and the beginning of NBA draft talk. With the deadline to enter the draft on April 28, a lot of talented young ball players are toying with the idea of going pro. Simply put: some guys should stay while others should go. Louisville/Michigan The best players from the season's … [Read more...] about Should they stay or should they go (now): college basketball’s biggest stars have just a few weeks to make the decision of a lifetime
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Justin Harper, Lavoy Allen Selected In 2011 NBA Draft
NEWARK, N.J. – For the second time in three years, two student-athletes from the Atlantic 10 Conference were selected in the NBA Draft. On Thursday night, Richmond’s Justin Harper and Temple’s Lavoy Allen were both drafted in the second round. Harper was selected as the 32nd pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic traded for the … [Read more...] about Justin Harper, Lavoy Allen Selected In 2011 NBA Draft
A-10 Bounce
A weekly round-up of Atlantic 10 men’s basketball. Harper sold ruggedness Justin Harper failed to make his middle school basketball team. But he kept shooting on the half-court concrete pad next to his family's Chesterfield County home. Harper wasn't a starter at Meadowbrook High until his senior year. At the University of Richmond, Harper was not a notable … [Read more...] about A-10 Bounce
NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009
What Happens In Vegas... Summer is in full swing, and that means Summer League basketball. Thanks to NBA TV basketball junkies can catch some hoops in the month of July. Devoid of the pomp and circumstance that goes along with the regular season, Summer League hoops has a throwback feel to it. There are no player introductions prior to tip-off. The coverage is not state … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009
2009 NBA Draft: Who Should Stay and Who Should Return to College
All NBA draft prospects have the month of June to make their final decision of whether to stay or return to their collegiate programs. Some have already forgone their college eligibility by hiring an agent. There remain, however, a host of players who have not and thus can still return. There are many players still left that could benefit from another year of college. … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Draft: Who Should Stay and Who Should Return to College