And to think they’re in Utah…

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Once you’ve entered the city limits of Morehead, Ky., (population: 6,000) don’t be surprised if Kenneth Faried finds you and boxes you out. It’s there at Morehead State, tucked away in Eastern Kentucky, that Faried, once a 6-7, 180-pound prospect with questionable academics out of New Jersey, has become the nation’s best rebounder. In the past three seasons, he’s averaged more than 13 boards each year, led the nation last year with 13.3 per game, and is more than a rebound ahead of anyone else’s average this year at 14.3 (to go with 17.1 points) per game. Now on the Wooden Award watch list and a 6-8, 230-pound force who’s been compared to a young Dennis Rodman, Faried is aiming to get the Eagles back to his second NCAA Tournament in his senior season. Come springtime, he’ll try to prove some more people wrong — NBA scouts.

Earlier today, we got up with Faried to talk about, amongst other things, how he has become Morehead State’s Professor of Rebounding. Read More »

When hoop fans hear the words “basketball prodigy,” many instantly frown or cringe. Some will think of the likes of either Kwame Brown or O.J. Mayo and shake their heads. Every once in a while though, a story comes along of a “basketball prodigy” that can make one smile. That is the story of fourth-grader Jordan Montgomery. Read More »

After seeing all three packs – East L.A., Orange County and Hollywood – from Nike Basketball’s All-Star Collection, there was clearly one shoe that stood out from the rest: the 3D version of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI. I know what you’re thinking: “Aren’t all shoes 3D already?” Yes, but there’s never been a sneaker like this. Featuring a 3D treatment that is only visible when wearing 3D glasses, watch the Black Mamba come to life before your eyes. Read More »

Other than unveiling the second trailer for Kobe Bryant’s new film, The Black Mamba, Nike’s All-Star Pre-Heat event also unveiled several new colorways of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low and Nike Air Force 1 – including three commemorating neighborhoods in and around the site of the 2011 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Representing and drawing inspiration from East L.A., Orange County and Hollywood, these footwear styles pay homage to the unique sprit of these distinct neighborhoods. Last up, check out the Hollywood Pack. Read More »

Other than unveiling the second trailer for Kobe Bryant’s new film, The Black Mamba, Nike’s All-Star Pre-Heat event also unveiled several new colorways of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low and Nike Air Force 1 – including three commemorating neighborhoods in and around the site of the 2011 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Representing and drawing inspiration from East L.A., Orange County and Hollywood, these footwear styles pay homage to the unique sprit of these distinct neighborhoods. Next up, check out the Orange County Pack. Read More »

Other than unveiling the second trailer for Kobe Bryant’s new film, The Black Mamba, Nike’s All-Star Pre-Heat event also unveiled several new colorways of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low and Nike Air Force 1 – including three commemorating neighborhoods in and around the site of the 2011 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Representing and drawing inspiration from East L.A., Orange County and Hollywood, these footwear styles pay homage to the unique sprit of these distinct neighborhoods. First up, check out the East L.A. Pack. Read More »

After an illustrious four-year career at Villanova, Scottie Reynolds didn’t go down the typical path of a consensus First Team All-American. Finishing his tenure at ’Nova second all-time in scoring and leading the Wildcats to a Final Four appearance in ’09 – highlighted by an unforgettable mad-dash game-winner over one-seeded Pittsburgh – Scottie went undrafted in 2010. After a brief stint with Prima Veroli in Italy, he set his sights back on America in hopes of getting the opportunity to play at the next level. Taken 13th overall in the NBA D-League Draft by the Tulsa 66ers, he was then traded to the Springfield Armor. As one of the perennial figures of Villanova Basketball and a current standout in the D-League, we decided there was no one better to turn to for an inside scoop on life in the NBA’s minor league. In his first entry, Scottie talks about life on the road, Dee Brown as a coach and being heckled. Read More »

Even when the packaging and presentation gets on your nerves, Terrell Owens does at least know what he’s talking about. Last December, during the dog days of another bad season for his Cincinnati Bengals , T.O. laid it out on his talk show:

“I think there is underachieving from the top down,” Owens said. “You start off with the owner, you start off with the coaches, and obviously we as players. We are a product of what the coaches are doing, are coaching us throughout the course of the week. Of course we have to go out there and play the game, but in order for us to do what we’re allowed to do at the best of our ability the coaches have to put the players in the best position.” Read More »

The arrival of Blake Griffin and the energy he brings has helped everyone on the Clippers roster, maybe no one moreso than DeAndre Jordan. The guy is playing with more confidence and swagger than at any other point in his short NBA career. His whole arsenal was on display last night in L.A. against the Bucks; Jordan was blocking shots and coming up with three YouTube-worthy dunks. Check them out here:

This one almost killed Jon Brockman:

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