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Latvian forward Kristaps Porzingis is expected to be selected in the top-ten picks of the NBA Draft.

COMMENTARY | NBA Draft Includes Trio of Elite International Prospects

By Andrew May June 25, 2015

Georgetown has a love affair with just about anything international. It includes a world-class School of Foreign Service. Study abroad is at the heart of the college experience for many students. The...

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Wisconsins Frank Kaminsky is one of the most interesting prospects in the NBA Draft.

COMMENTARY | NBA Draft Holds Bevy of Intriguing Prospects

By Tyler Park June 25, 2015

In the NBA Draft, much of the attention is focused on the projected top picks. Many of the league’s current stars, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins and Chris...

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Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to be selected with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft.

COMMENTARY | Towns, Okafor and Russell Highlight Draft Class

By Paolo B. Santamaria June 25, 2015

Social media has taken a huge leap in terms of NBA Draft coverage, with Twitter and Reddit becoming mainstays for helping us get to know the prospects, both on and off the court. The internet has helped...

FOOTE: NBA Should Not Eliminate Intentional Fouls

FOOTE: NBA Should Not Eliminate Intentional Fouls

By Jake Foote June 25, 2015

The 2015 NBA Playoffs just wrapped up, with the Golden State Warriors taking home the championship. Their run to the title, powered by Stephen Curry’s exceptional shooting stroke and Andre Iguodala’s...

GUERTIN: One-and-done Rule Needs Reform

GUERTIN: One-and-done Rule Needs Reform

By Russell Guertin June 23, 2015

The NBA draft is this Thursday, June 25. While there are many highly touted prospects, most of them are young, even by basketball standards. In fact, as many as eight of the likely top 10 picks will be...

COMMENTARY | Warriors’ Spectacular Rise Reaches Climax in NBA Finals

By Kara Avanceña June 4, 2015

After the Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals, Bay Area media reported that the Warriors players were hardly celebrating. No champagne bottles were popped,...

FOOTE: NBA Draft Needs Reform

FOOTE: NBA Draft Needs Reform

By Jake Foote June 4, 2015

Rewind to 1995. Kevin Garnett, an 18-year-old from Chicago just one month removed from his high school graduation, declares for the NBA Draft. Graced with fluid athleticism and pterodactyl-like length,...

GUERTIN: Thibodeau Deserved Better

GUERTIN: Thibodeau Deserved Better

By Russell Guertin June 2, 2015

On Thursday, the Bulls fired their coach, Tom Thibodeau. In itself, the firing is nothing surprising. NBA teams, and the professional sports world, treat coaches like fashion trends: numerous and easy...

SANTAMARIA: Paul Boasts Complete Skill Set

By Paolo B. Santamaria April 24, 2015

Chris Paul is the best point guard to ever play the game. That sounds insane, especially for someone with zero MVPs, zero NBA Finals appearances, zero championships and yes, zero conference finals appearances....

FIEGE: Playoff Format Hampers Western Conference Teams

By Max Fiege April 21, 2015

Saturday night ushered in the best holiday of the year, one that lasts for nearly two months and captivates millions of people around the globe — the NBA playoffs. Gone are the days of the post-All-Star-Game...

IPPOLITO: Warriors Highlight Playoffs

By Michael Ippolito April 16, 2015

If Doctor Frankenstein were an NBA general manager, this year’s Golden State Warriors would be his monster. Golden State has dominated the rest of the league since the beginning of the season. With...

FIEGE: Players Involved in Altercation

By Max Fiege April 14, 2015

Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland suffered an injured abdomen and elbow. Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha sustained a fractured tibia. Both players are out for the season. Ask any casual follower...

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