2011 NBA Draft

[colby]

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Terrence Jones returning to Kentucky.

Read more: Terrence Jones returning to Kentucky - College Basketball - Rivals.com

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I thought that was a good decision, good for him. Better take his time in UK than end up like Daniel Orton.

[colby]

Jimmer is indeed a great offensive player but in his games he rarely plays defense. And the issue with him is his a tweener, he is not really a PG as he is more of a SG but his size doesn't allow him to be a SG in the next level, I mean he could be a SG but he needs to be paired up with a big PG to make up for his defensive lapses.
Biyombo is so far the most raw and athletic of the bunch.
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Because of the lack of talent in this draft...it's most certain that Irving will definitely be the number 1 pick. Although in my opinion it should be Derrick Williams.

He's lack of defense was part of his team's play. They let him go easy in playing defense so he can put his energy in scoring where we know he excels.

But i agree with your post..Also I don't think he can esily take those outside shots in the NBA, his shots will be contested by bigger and quicker guards. But if he can join the right team for his skills then he might succeed in the NBA.

[FAQ]

If the Raptors can't get Kyrie or Williams , Byombo would be a good pick . I'm all sold out on this guy . Then we'll have to trade Bargnani for a better SF !

[Emcas]

Next year draft will be excited..lots of new fast furious player's will join in the nba..

[Emcas]

I'll go for biyombo..

[colby]

WOW!! Corey Joseph and Tristan Thompson staying in the NBA Draft, both these guys are taking a huge risk, I wasn't expecting them too leave this early. I kinda followed these two so I'm sort of familiar with how the play and I think they're not ready and they're underdeveloped. They can really benefit more if they stay, look at Sullinger and Barnes. Both are projected on the top 10, but instead they've chosen to remain in their respective schools.

[colby]

Early Entry Candidates for the 2011 NBA Draft:

These 69 players from US colleges have until May 8 to withdraw in order to maintain their NCAA eligibility. Otherwise, it’s Draft or Bust:

Olu Ashaolu, Louisiana Tech
Keion Bell, Pepperdine
Jacob Blankenship, Southeastern (FL)
Laurence Bowers, Missouri
Alec Burks, Colorado
DeAngelo Casto, Washington State
Roscoe Davis, Midland JC (TX)
Mamadou Diarra, Chaminade (HI)
TyShwan Edmondson, Austin Peay
Kim English, Missouri
Ashton Gibbs, Pittsburgh
Troy Gillenwater, New Mexico State
Jeremy Green, Stanford
Jordan Hamilton, Texas
Tobias Harris, Tennessee
Desmond Holloway, Coastal Carolina
Terrell Holloway, Xavier
Tyler Honeycutt, UCLA
Scotty Hopson, Tennessee
Kyrie Irving, Duke
Reggie Jackson, Boston College
Terrence Jennings, Louisville
Orlando Johnson, UC-Santa Barbara
Reggie Johnson, Miami
Tiondre Johnson, Coastal Bend JC (TX)
Kevin Jones, West Virginia
Cory Joseph, Texas
Enes Kanter, Kentucky
Ryan Kelley, Colorado
Dan Kelm, Viterbo (WI)
[B]Brandon Knight, Kentucky
Malcolm Lee, UCLA
Kawhi Leonard, San Diego State
Travis Leslie, Georgia
DeAndre Liggins, Kentucky
David Loubeau, Texas A&M
Shelvin Mack, Butler
Greg Mangano, Yale
Keishawn Mayes, CampbellC
ameron Moore, Alabama-Birmingham
Darius Morris, Michigan
Marcus Morris, Kansas
Markieff Morris, Kansas
Darrion Pellum, Hampton
JP Primm, North Carolina-Asheville
Willie Reed, St. Louis
Jereme Richmond, Illinois
Ralph Sampson III, Minnesota
Carleton Scott, Notre Dame
Josh Selby, Kansas;
Iman Shumpert, Georgia Tech
John Shurna, Northwestern
Chris Singleton, Florida State
Greg Smith, Fresno State
Tony Taylor, George Washington
Isaiah Thomas, Washington
Trey Thompkins, Georgia
Hollis Thompson, Georgetown
Klay Thompson, Washington State
Tristan Thompson, Texas
Thomas Tibbs Jr, Staten Island
Nikola Vucevic, Southern California
Kemba Walker, Connecticut
Antoine Watson, Florida International
Charlie Westbrook, South Dakota
Derrick Williams, Arizona
Jordan Williams, Maryland
Brandon Wood, Valparaiso

These 20 international players have until June 13 to withdraw from the Draft:

Andrew Albicy, Paris-Levallois (France)
Furkan Aldemir, Karsiyaka (Turkey)
Davis Bertans, Union Olimpija (Slovenia)
Bismack Biyombo, Fuenlabrada (Spain)
Nihad Djedovic, Lottomatica Roma (Italy)
Emmanouil Koukoulas, Ilysiakos (Greece)
Joffrey Lauvergne, Chalon (France)
Abdoulaye Loum, Le Havre (France)
Nikola Mirotic, Real Madrid (Spain)
Donatas Motiejunas, Benetton Treviso (Italy)
Lucas Riva Nogueira, Estudiantes II (Spain)
Femi Oladipo, Crailsheim (Germany)
Leon Radosevic, Cibona (Croatia)
Negueba Samake, Rouen (France)
Tornike Shengelia, Verviers-Pepinster (Belgium)
Abdel Kader Sylla, Nancy (France)
Jonas Valanciunas, Lietuvos Rytas (Lithuania)
Jan Vesely, Partizan (Serbia)
Jonas Wohlfarth-Bottermann, Telekom (Germany) Tomislav Zubcic, Cibona (Croatia)

[FAQ]

Considering his last visit east was pretty successful, the Kings have decided to send Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson to represent them at next week’s draft lottery, taking place at Secaucus, New Jersey

“I’d like to give the mayor an invitation,” said Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof at yesterday evening’s #HereWeRally event in Downtown Sacramento. “On behalf of the Maloof family, the NBA and the best fans in Sacramento, we want you to represent us at the lottery.”

The point-guard-turned-politician played a major role in turning the tide in the Kings relocation saga. His presentation at the NBA’s Board of Governors meetings prompted league brass to extend the relocation deadline for a second time. The NBA’s Relocation Committee then recommended the team stay in Sacramento for at least one more year after a fact-finding visit to California’s capital city.

The Kings have a 7.6 percent chance of winning the lottery, fifth best behind the Timberwolves, Cavs, Raptors and Wizards. Last year they selected DeMarcus Cousins with the fifth pick and chose Tyreke Evans, last season’s Rookie of the Year, fourth in 2009. The NBA Draft Lottery takes place next Tuesday, May 17th.

SLAM ONLINE | » Kevin Johnson to Represent Kings at Lottery

After endless of political drama and the arena issue , the Kings are staying in Sacramento . This probably a gesture of thanks to Kevin Johnson who busted his ass to make this issue solved .

[colby]

^^ WOW! Good for them..

Anyway, John Wall will represent the Wizards.

Since na mention na nako ang former wildcats na si Wall, so far I know two wildcats that are staying sa draft: Brandon Knight and DeAndre Higgins, since Terrence Jones decided to stay for another year at Kentucky.
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NBA Draft Lottery 2011- TOMORROW, see you all!!!

[eldibbs]

well... I hope celtics will be able to pick someone who will be able to dominate in the paint... there's already a lot of outside shooters in their current roster. ^_^

-forever celtics fan-