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NBA Draft 2011

NBA Draft 2011 Media Day: Kyrie Irving, Jimmer Fredette And Enes Kanter Talk About Futures

SB Nation is live in New York for media day at the 2011 NBA Draft. During it, Duke point guard Kyrie Irving, the likely No. 1 pick, admitted he only decided to go pro because he returned from his injury to play in the NCAA Tournament.

2011 NBA Mock Draft: Utah Jazz Hold Keystone, And His Name Is Enes Kanter

Our latest 2011 NBA Mock Draft has Kyrie Irving going No. 1 to the Cavs, but it's the Jazz who can set this draft off on a number of trajectories, depending on what they do at No. 3.
NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 24:  Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on with a bandage on his chin during the second half against the Florida Gators during the Southeast regional of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at New Orleans Arena on March 24, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NBA Draft 2011: Jimmer Fredette, Kawhi Leonard Could Struggle To Adjust Games In NBA

Few NBA draft products become immediate primary offensive options in the pros right away, leading to struggles for players who cannot adapt. BYU's Jimmer Fredette and San Diego State's Kawhi Leonard face the highest hurdles of that sort, but Ohio State's David Lighty and Florida State's Chris Singleton should have an easier time adjusting.

2011 NBA Draft Combine: Kyrie Irving Skips Tests, Enes Kanter Skips Interviews

The 2011 NBA Draft Combine begins in Chicago on Thursday. Prospects will meet with teams, get measured and do athletic testing and skill drills.

Cleveland Rocks The Lottery, Kahhhhhhn Strikes Again, And It's All Rigged (Maybe)

A look back at Tuesday night's NBA Draft Lottery 2011, which was won by the Cleveland Cavaliers thanks to some good karma, and also featured conspiracy theories from David Kahn.

NBA Draft 2011: Enes Kanter, Jonas Valanciunas Lead Way In 'Year Of Big Men'

The 2011 NBA Draft could see eight or more big men taken in the first 14 picks, more than in any of the past six years. Players like Enes Kanter and Jonas Valanciunas could make this The Year of the Big Men.
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 20:  Kyrie Irving #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts in the first half while taking on the Michigan Wolverines during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 20, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2011 NBA Mock Draft: Kyrie Irving A No-Brainer First Pick

Our first 2011 NBA Mock Draft after the lottery features Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams at the top, lots of Europeans in the first round and a special cameo from Jeremy Tyler.

NBA Draft Lottery: Cleveland Cavaliers Win No. 1 Pick; T'Wolves, Jazz Round Out Top 3

The 2011 NBA Draft Lottery will be held on Tuesday, May 17.
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 07:  Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers smiles as he walks down the court against the Charlotte Bobcats during their 92-87 victory at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 7, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. .  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

NBA Draft: Blake Griffin Not Rare In Becoming Top Rookie After Going No. 1 Overall

Where do Rookie of the Year award winners come from? Like Blake Griffin, they tend to be very, very high draft picks.

2011 NBA Mock Draft: Is Derrick Williams A Legit Top Pick Option?

We still don't know the NBA Draft order, but that won't stop us for speculating on who teams will take. Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams lead the way, followed by a bunch of Europeans.