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Top Five Questions Facing the Boston Celtics this Offseason

Coming off a disappointing finish in the Playoffs, the Boston Celtics have many questions that need to be addressed in order for them to continue their current success...

Written by Alec McAfee about 5 months ago 967 reads 7 comments
Jodie Meeks to the NBA: What It Means for the Kentucky Wildcats

With news coming out today that All-American guard Jodie Meeks is heading for the NBA, instead of another year at Kentucky, many Wildcat fans thought the same thing, "Where do we go from here?" ...

Written by Alec McAfee about 5 months ago 812 reads 2 comments
John Calipari, Kentucky Hurt More than Others by Derrick Rose Allegations

On May 27, news broke that Derrick Rose, a standout on the 2008 Memphis Final Four team, may have had his academic grades changed during his senior year in high school...

Written by Alec McAfee about 5 months ago 5,404 reads 53 comments
A.M. As GM: The Best Team Money Can Buy

When you look across the NBA and see insanely wealthy teams like the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks struggling you may wonder to yourself, 'How can they spend that much money and be ...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 182 reads 9 comments
After LeBron and Kobe, Carmelo Anthony Is the Best Player in the NBA

All season long the question has been, "Who is better: LeBron or Kobe?" Well, odds are that question will not be solved, so it is time to move on...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 547 reads 29 comments
The Art Of Building an NBA Winner

NBA General Managers have it tough, we know this. They get paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to construct a group of players to succeed, not simply on the basketball court but in the community and in the media as well...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 170 reads 0 comments
'09-'10 Preseason NCAA Player Rankings: Power Forwards

Today, we discuss part four of five of the 2009-10 Preseason Player Rankings. These rankings are centered around the top power forwards in the nation going into next season. 1...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 2,525 reads 0 comments
The 2009 NBA Draft Lottery Set and Potential Picks

The 2009 NBA Draft Lottery occurred May 19 in Secaucus, New Jersey. The Los Angeles Clippers won their third lottery in team history, and their first since 1998—when they drafted eventual bust Michael Olowokandi...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 846 reads 1 comments
John Wall Commits, Makes Wildcats a Contender

With the announcement of prep superstar John Wall committing to the University of Kentucky, the Wildcats have reeled in their fourth five-star recruit and have two four-star recruits coming in as well...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 648 reads 14 comments
LeBron vs. Kobe: A Debate to End All Debates

When breaking down the statistics of both LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, I found out what everyone else already knew. These two guys are neck and neck. What I'm trying to figure out is who is really the better all around player here...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 506 reads 4 comments
'09-'10 Preseason NCAA Player Rankings: Small Forwards

Today we discuss part three of five of the '09-'10 Preseason Player Rankings. These rankings are centered around the top small forwards in the nation going into next season. 1...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 689 reads 1 comments
Ricky Rubio: A Spanish Sensation

Ricky Rubio is the best player in the world that you don't know about, but why would you? He lives in Spain, he's white, he plays professional basketball and, Oh, did I mention he's eighteen? ...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 416 reads 7 comments
The Origin of the "Role Player" in the NBA

A role player—defined as an athlete who plays mainly in specific situations—has always been a valued member of successful NBA teams. The great Red Auerbach essentially created the position...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 2,073 reads 18 comments
'09-'10 Preseason Player Rankings: Shooting Guards

Today we discuss part two of five of the '09-'10 Preseason Player Rankings. These rankings are centered around the top shooting guards in the nation going into next season. 1...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 1,535 reads 2 comments
Calipari: Looking toward the Future of Kentucky Basketball

When John Calipari was first brought on as the University of Kentucky men's basketball coach, he said said numerous times that he is "day by day." "If you want something to happen in a year, do not hire me," he once said...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 1,021 reads 12 comments
'09-'10 Preseason Player Rankings: Point Guards

The madness of March has come and gone as another season is in the books. But as one season ends, the next begins, starting with naming the best remaining players in the nation and who might lead their team to the promise land...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 705 reads 2 comments
Danny Granger Wins Most Improved Player

Indiana Pacers star Danny Granger has won the Kia Most Improved Player Award, becoming the third Pacer to win the award, and the first since Jermaine O'Neal in 2002. Granger, a fourth year pro out of New Mexico, averaged career highs in points (25...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 59 reads 4 comments
Celtics Can Win...Even without Kevin Garnett

Since arriving in Boston in late July 2007, Kevin Garnett has been the face of a resurrected franchise and the leader of one of the most storied organizations in all of sports...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 551 reads 0 comments
Patrick Patterson to return to Wildcats

Kentucky Wildcats sophomore forward Patrick Patterson announced today that he is returning for his junior season after taking his name out of the NBA Draft...

Written by Alec McAfee about 6 months ago 114 reads 1 comments

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Alec McAfee Article Archive

Top Five Questions Facing the Boston Celtics this Offseason

Jodie Meeks to the NBA: What It Means for the Kentucky Wildcats

John Calipari, Kentucky Hurt More than Others by Derrick Rose Allegations

A.M. As GM: The Best Team Money Can Buy

After LeBron and Kobe, Carmelo Anthony Is the Best Player in the NBA

The Art Of Building an NBA Winner

'09-'10 Preseason NCAA Player Rankings: Power Forwards

The 2009 NBA Draft Lottery Set and Potential Picks

John Wall Commits, Makes Wildcats a Contender

LeBron vs. Kobe: A Debate to End All Debates

'09-'10 Preseason NCAA Player Rankings: Small Forwards

Ricky Rubio: A Spanish Sensation

The Origin of the "Role Player" in the NBA

'09-'10 Preseason Player Rankings: Shooting Guards

Calipari: Looking toward the Future of Kentucky Basketball

'09-'10 Preseason Player Rankings: Point Guards

Danny Granger Wins Most Improved Player

Celtics Can Win...Even without Kevin Garnett

Patrick Patterson to return to Wildcats

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