Michael Kidd-Gilchrist News

High School in 2012. That included being compared to former Kentucky forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who was a phenom in the Wildcats' 2011-12 banner year and was selected No.

Nov 29, 2012; South Bend, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Nerlens Noel warms up before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Joyce Center.

He missed almost all of his senior season with a broken foot, but came back to lead his school to a state championship and was one of the most dominant players on the post-season all-star circuit.

The former Perspectives-MSA star returned with former Kentucky teammate Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to formally launch a new edition of a Nike-backed Pro-Am league called Chi-League at Young Saturday afternoon.

You could make the argument that the most athletic teams in the country have won the last two national championships.

There has been a lot of movement in the two weeks since my last mock. With that being said, let's take a look at the NBA Finals edition of my 2013 NBA Mock Draft.

Now that we're inching closer to the upcoming 2013 NBA draft that's set to air June 27, general managers are starting to feel the heat due to what should be an unpredictable first round loaded with many trades, shocking picks and surprises.

The NBA draft is now less than three weeks away. Three of the top eight players aren't able to work out for teams because of injury.

The 2013 NBA Finals are set, with the San Antonio Spurs and defending-champion Miami Heat settle to battle in their respective cities for the 2013 NBA title.

Considering the Bobcats ' recent draft history , they seem to have no issue with taking on younger, long-term projects with high ceilings.

One day after securing the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft for the second time in three years, the Cleveland Cavaliers immediately opened up the possibility of a trade.

With the 2013 NBA draft less than one month away, general managers, analysts and fans alike will be stuck contemplating which player will join their respective teams.

The 2013 NBA draft is exactly one month away, meaning it's time to take another look at how the first round could play out on June 27.

The 2013 NBA draft is approaching, with just one month remaining until the world's top prospects realize their respective dreams and become rookies.

Kentucky coach John Calipari hopes the Cavaliers draft Wildcats center Nerlens Noel with the No.

Though reports about this crop's weakness are premature -- it is impossible to know just how good or bad a draft is until years after it's completed -- two things are clear: There is no can't-miss superstar at the top and there are few certainties anywhere.

Kentucky's Anthony Davis, left, is congratulated by former teammate Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, right, after Davis was selected the No.

Nerlens Noel was averaging 10.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.4 blocks for Kentucky before tearing his ACL.