Michael Carter-Williams News

San Diego State junior Jamaal Franklin considers himself one of the better defenders in the country.

Syracuse's James Southerland, shown here in the Orange's NCAA Tournament game against Marquette, has the kind of shooting ability that intrigues NBA scouts.

The Red Wings' own end is where trouble is brewing, and has been brewing, and it needs to be fixed... CHICAGO - The Pistons have a huge need for athleticism and three-point shooting.

Syracuse guard Michael Carter-Williams dribbles the ball against Georgetown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Washington.

When he's not searching for a head coach, new 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie will spend the next several weeks assessing draft prospects the team could pick in the first round of June's NBA draft.

With all the Andrew Wiggins-to-Kansas hoopla finally bringing the 2013 recruiting class to a close, there's no time better than now to look at which freshmen will make an impact in the ACC next year.

Only junior forward C.J. Fair, who was the Orange's most consistent and arguably best player, remains from a team that made a Final Four run.

Talk of whether the Sacramento Kings will stay in California or move to Seattle is expected to finally end this week when the NBA owners make their choice.

A LOOK AT 5 PROSPECTS THE MAVERICKS COULD TAKE AT NO. 13 IN THE NBA DRAFT/ After an up and down season that saw the Mavs miss the playoffs for the first time since Mark Cuban has taken over as the owner, Dallas must now turn its attention to free agency and the draft.

Syracuse fans are used to winning. A down Big East season had been a fifth-place finish.

One of the best nonconference events is back once again -- and it's new and improved with the ACC adding Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Notre Dame to the fold.

A year ago, Kentucky had to replace its entire starting lineup, yet a team filled with question marks was ranked preseason No.

Many people struggle with change, preferring the comfort that comes with what's familiar.

The Philadelphia 76ers will attempt to wash the taste out of their mouths of this past miserable campaign, and there's few better ways to do that than by bringing in new young players.

Michael Carter-Williams is a point guard with great size, passing skills and creativity, who lacks much in the ways of consistent scoring and decision-making ability.

After a while, something happening over and over again is more than just coincidence.

Turnover in roster is the nature of the beast in college basketball. That beast will be bigger and stronger than usual for the Syracuse Orange in the 2013-14 season.

Trey Burke of Michigan shot over Gorgui Dieng of Louisville during the N.C.A.A. title game on April 8. Listed at 6 feet, 190 pounds, Trey Burke will not be confused with point guards like Syracuse's Michael Carter-Williams - who is 6-6, 185 pounds - or Oklahoma State's Marcus Smart, who is 6-4, 225 pounds.

Over the weekend, the deadline to declare for the NBA draft passed. We now have a clear picture of what the 2013 NBA point guard class will look like, a class that will include Texas guard Myck Kabongo.

A press conference originally scheduled for Sunday at 6 p.m. may be pushed up now that Shane's plans to go pro are public knowledge.