Duke’s Parker enters NBA draft; Hood to follow

Duke All-American Jabari Parker entered the 2014 NBA Draft, announcing his decision in a thoughtful self-authored piece published by Sports Illustrated. Teammate Rodney Hood followed not far behind. According to reports on Thursday, Hood also opted to leave Duke to make himself available for the NBA Draft in June. Parker said the tug of good […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Kentucky’s Young departs for NBA Draft

Swingman James Young became the first of Kentucky’s latest talented freshman class to officially declare his intentions to leave after one season for a shot at the NBA Draft. Young averaged 14.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in his only season with the Wildcats, who reached the national championship game before losing to Connecticut earlier this […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Michigan’s Robinson III, Stauskas declare for draft

Michigan coach John Beilein announced Tuesday that sophomores Glenn Robinson III and Nik Stauskas will forgo their final two years of eligibility and declare for early entry into the 2014 NBA Draft. “In a very short period of time, these two young men have had a very positive impact on the Michigan basketball program,” Beilein […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Duke’s Parker to make draft decision Wednesday

Duke freshman forward Jabari Parker is expected to meet with coach Mike Krzyzewski Tuesday and announce the next day whether or not he will forgo his final three seasons of eligibility to enter the 2014 NBA Draft. Parker is the highest-scoring freshman in Duke history. The 6-foot-8, 235-pound Chicago native averaged 19.1 points and 8.7 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Tennessee’s Martin accepts Cal job

Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin has agreed in principle to become the next head coach at California, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday. ESPN.com initially reported the development and the report was confirmed by CBSSports.com. Martin just finished his third season at Tennessee. He led the Volunteers to 24 wins and a trip to the Sweet 16 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Michigan State’s Harris declares for draft

Michigan State sophomore guard Gary Harris will forego his final two seasons of college eligibility and enter the 2014 NBA Draft, the school announced Monday. A 2014 First-Team All-Big Ten honoree, Harris averaged 16.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists as a sophomore. He earned USBWA and NABC All-District accolades and earned a spot on […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
CBK roundup: Louisville’s Harrell returning to school

Louisville forward Montrezl Harrell is returning to the school for his junior year. Harrell, who is 6-foot-8, averaged 14 points and 8.4 rebounds per game last season. Coach Rick Pitino said Monday he was “very excited to say the least” about Harrell’s decision to return, according to ESPN.com. “He and Wayne (Blackshear) will be co-captains […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Cyclones add UNLV’s leading scorer, JUCO standout

The Iowa State Cyclones added some needed help in the backcourt Sunday when former UNLV guard Bryce Dejean-Jones announced he would transfer to Ames. The 6-foot-5 guard led the Rebels in scoring last season (13.6 PPG) while also averaging 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists. He will be eligible immediately since he’s already graduated. “(Head coach […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Duke’s Parker undecided on next season

Duke freshman sensation Jabari Parker is still trying to decide whether to stay in college or declare himself eligible for the NBA Draft this year. The 6-foot-8 Parker, projected as a top-three pick if he decides to come out, said Friday that he will consult with Duke coach Mike Kryzyzewski next week to discuss his […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021