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8 hrs ago | Lowell Sun

In NBA draft, no consensus No. 1 has emerged

Hobbling around on crutches at the Harrison Street Athletic Facility for the NBA draft combine, Alex Len spotted his name on a placard, maneuvered over to a folding chair and gently sat down.

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Related Topix: Sports, Washington Wizards, NBA Basketball, NCAA Basketball, University of Maryland NCAA, Maryland Terrapins NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Alex Len, University of Kentucky NCAA, Anthony Davis, John Wall, NBA Players

10 hrs ago | NOLA.com

Anthony Davis recalls 'whirlwind' of 2012 NBA draft lottery experience

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

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Related Topix: Sports, New Orleans Hornets, NBA Basketball, Charlotte Bobcats, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Anthony Davis, NBA Players, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

14 hrs ago | CBS 47

Nothin' but Net: Making sense of the lottery

The lottery was created to help the poor get rich, or at least respectable. It was the Robin Hood of competitive sports drafting systems.

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Related Topix: Sports, New Orleans Hornets, NBA Basketball, Patrick Ewing, NBA Players, Anthony Davis, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Kenyon Martin

20 hrs ago | OregonLive.com

Nerlens Noel best bet, Ben McLemore darkhorse if Trail Blazers get No. 1 pick

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

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Related Topix: Sports, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA Basketball, Ben McLemore, LaMarcus Aldridge, NBA Players, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Enes Kanter

Mon May 20, 2013

Rocky Mount Telegram

Magic hopes to move on from Howarda s departure with No. 1 overall pick

"I got a funny feeling that this could be another Magic year, here. For some reason, I've just got the feel," Williams said.

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Related Topix: Sports, Orlando Magic, NBA Basketball, Los Angeles Lakers, Dwight Howard, NBA Players, Cleveland Cavaliers, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Anthony Davis

Piston Powered

Detroit Pistons #DraftDreams: Nerlens Noel

Key Stats : 10.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.3 steals and 4.4 blocks per game; shot 59 percent from the field.

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Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Pistons, NBA Basketball, Andre Drummond, NBA Players, Anthony Davis, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports

Sun May 19, 2013

Detroit Free Press

Vince Ellis: NBA draft class success difficult to predict

Miguel Cabrera hit three home runs and drove in five runs but the Tigers lost to the Rangers, 11-8,... Kentucky center Nerlens Noel is the likely No.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Memphis Grizzlies, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Anthony Davis, Victor Oladipo, Indiana University NCAA, Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball, Cody Zeller

Sat May 18, 2013

The Miami Herald

Success of this NBA draft class is difficult to predict

If you are following all the draft chatter, you can assume the quote from one of the foremost NBA draft experts is just one of the latest criticisms of this year's class.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Memphis Grizzlies, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Duke Blue Devils NCAA Basketball, Duke University NCAA, Mason Plumlee, University of Kentucky NCAA, Anthony Davis, Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball, Indiana University NCAA

Fri May 17, 2013

Duke Basketball Report

Calipari Just Might Take His Ball And Go Home

John Calipari is not big on the NCAA: after some earlier calls for reform , now he's on about the one-and-done rule.

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Related Topix: Sports, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Anthony Davis, Duke University NCAA

Golden State of Mind

Nerlens Noel Scouting Report

So with the NBA Season wrapping up and the playoffs in full swing I thought I might take a look at this year incoming class of rookies.

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Related Topix: Sports, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, Anthony Davis, Golden State Warriors, NBA Basketball

KARE-TV Minneapolis

No. 1 pick in NBA draft still a wide-open race

In some draft classes, there is a clear cut top overall pick. Nobody was going to leapfrog LeBron James in the 2003 NBA draft or climb ahead of Blake Griffin in the 2009 NBA draft.

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Related Topix: Anthony Davis, Sports, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports

Thu May 16, 2013

Lexington Herald-Leader

John Clay: What Calipari said, what he meant

John Calipari held a "summer press conference" on Wednesday where the Kentucky basketball coach addressed last season, the state of the program and his incoming freshman class.

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Related Topix: Kyle Wiltjer, Sports, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Opinion

ESPN

Freshman Impact: Kentucky

For the "Freshman Impact" series, Insider's college basketball and recruiting experts will be teaming up to examine how 15 of the nation's best recruiting classes will fit in with their teams in the 2013-14 season.

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Related Topix: Sports, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Kyle Wiltjer

Wed May 15, 2013

CBS Local

Calipari Confident Heralded UK Recruits Will Mesh

His only caveat: expecting too much from his 13-man roster, especially after Kentucky missed last season's NCAA tournament with a highly touted foursome.

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Related Topix: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Anthony Davis, Jarrod Polson, Sports, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Jon Hood

The Orlando Sentinel

Magic to take closer look at Noel, McLemore, Bruke at NBA Draft Combine

For the 63 players assembled here for the annual NBA Draft Combine, the Windy City will feel like Whirlwind City over the next few days.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Orlando Magic, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Anthony Davis, Ben McLemore, Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball, University of Michigan NCAA, Trey Burke

Lexington Herald-Leader

Calipari: Last season’s struggles can help 2013-14 team

Last season’s struggles can help Kentucky take on the challenge of out-sized expectations for 2013-14, Coach John Calipari told reporters Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Sports, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Jarrod Polson, Jon Hood

Tue May 14, 2013

BleacherReport

2013 NBA Mock Draft: Current Projections for Every 1st-Round Selection

The 2013 NBA playoffs are in full swing, but 22 of the 30 NBA teams are already preparing for next season while we await the next league champion.

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Related Topix: Sports, Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Bobcats, NBA Basketball, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Anthony Davis, Ben Gordon, Detroit Pistons, NBA Players, Michael Jordan

BleacherReport

Kentucky Basketball Recruiting: Will 'Cats Be Better off Without Andrew Wiggins?

It's tough to believe that your team will be better off when you miss out on the No.

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Related Topix: Darius Miller, Sports, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports

WDRB-TV Louisville

BOZICH: No Wiggins? No Problem For Kentucky, Calipari

John Calipari lost Andrew Wiggins to Kansas, but Kentucky will still be ranked Number One to start next season by many.

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Related Topix: Kyle Wiltjer, Sports, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, NCAA Women's Basketball, Kentucky Wildcats Women's Basketball

Bullets Forever

NBA Draft 2013 scouting report: Nerlens Noel

Our next NBA Draft profile takes a look at John Calipari's latest protege, Nerlens Noel, as he makes his return from ACL surgery and moves onto the NBA.

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Related Topix: Sports, University of Kentucky NCAA, NCAA Basketball, Marquis Teague, NCAA Sports, Anthony Davis, Doron Lamb, Darius Miller