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DraftNasty spotlights Indiana Fever 1st Round pick, 9th overall, Layshia Clarendon

May 13, 2013
Two-time WNBA champion Sheri Sam breaks down the game of Indiana Fever 2013 first round draft pick Layshia Clarendon. Could Clarendon become the hidden gem of the 2013 WNBA draft class?

Milwaukee Bucks, 1st Round pick, 14th overall: John Henson PF North Carolina-Video Spotlight

Jun 30, 2012
The Milwaukee Bucks made the two-time ACC Defensive Player of the Year (#31 John Henson, pictured) the 14th pick of the 2012 NBA Draft. Henson established career highs in points (13.8 PPG) and rebounds (10.1 RPG) in 2011-12. He will look to add to the Bucks' frontline as a strong shot blocker and lengthy defender.

Cleveland Cavaliers, 1st Round pick, 4th overall: Syracuse SG Dion Waiters, Video Spotlight

Jun 29, 2012
Former Syracuse SG Dion Waiters, pictured, decided to forgo his final two years of college after becoming the Big East's Sixth Man of the Year in 2011-12. This came a year after many around the program questioned whether he could make the commitment to get into quality shape. Despite averaging just over 23 minutes a game, the sophomore combo guard averaged 12.6 points/gm.

Sacramento Kings, 1st Round pick, 5th Overall: Thomas Robinson PF Kansas-Video Spotlight

Jun 29, 2012
DraftNasty spotlights Kansas All-American power forward Thomas Robinson in our latest video spotlight. Robinson has a chance to hear his name called in the draft's first 15 picks in this June's draft.

Golden State Warriors, 1st Round pick, 7th overall: Harrison Barnes SF North Carolina-Video Spotlight

Jun 28, 2012
After averaging over 17 points per game in 2011-12, Harrison Barnes (#40 pictured) set himself up to get drafted in this year's lottery. His high percentage long range shooting ability will blend well with the NBA's best team in that category (3-point shooting).

Portland Trailblazers (Traded to Brooklyn Nets), 2nd Round pick, 41st overall: Kansas PG Tyshawn Taylor-Video Spotlight

Jun 28, 2012
Kansas' Tyshawn Taylor (#10 pictured) was electric during his senior season in leading the Jayhawks to the 2012 NCAA Championship game. Ball control and court savvy are keys in his future development.

Houston Rockets, 1st Round pick, 18th overall: Terrence Jones F Kentucky-Video Spotlight

Jun 28, 2012
Many felt the 2010-11 SEC Freshman of the Year (Terrence Jones, #3 pictured) would declare early for the 2011 NBA Draft. However, he returned for his sophomore year with hopes of winning a national championship. In the process, he proved that he could excel in somewhat of a complimentary role with many outstanding freshmen who've arguably taken some of his appeal. Regardless, the Wildcats were at their best when Jones played aggressive during their 2012 championship season. We break down his game in our video spotlight on DraftNasty's 15th-ranked prospect for the 2012 NBA Draft.

Detroit Pistons, 1st Round pick, 9th Overall: Andre Drummond PF Connecticut-Video Spotlight

Jun 28, 2012
Many expected Connecticut freshman PF-C Andre Drummond to take the circuitous route of prep level ball and head to the NBA after just one season. Instead, the Oakdale, Connecticut native decided to take his unique talent down the road to play for the national champions. The Big East was left holding its breath while anticipating an immense impact. Arguably the draft's most polarizing prospect, many NBA scouts feel he has star potential with development. We broke down Drummond's game as he toured during the summer months with his AAU team in Orlando, Florida. One of his top battles came against incoming UCLA freshman forward Tony Parker. We take an inside look at the matchup.

Madden and Mickelson could turn into M&M boys for 'Hogs

Sep 22, 2011
Without question, one of the more successful teams in the 2011 SEC recruiting wars was the Arkansas Razorbacks. Draftnasty.com caught up with two of the team's signees last summer at the AAU National Championships in Orlando, Fla. The freshman duo of Hunter Mickelson, 6-foot-10 PF/C, and Kye Madden, a 6-foot-5 guard, could provide a unique mix of size and speed for the Razorbacks.

Notre Dame has high hopes for two-sport star Connaughton

Sep 15, 2011
Incoming Notre Dame freshman shooting guard Patrick Connaughton (#24 pictured) will bide his time between two sports for the Fighting Irish, something that has always been a goal for the Danvers, Mass. native. Perhaps the biggest challenge Connaughton could face will come on the hardwood, where the Irish will look to replace former star Ben Hansbrough. DraftNasty.com got a chance to break down one of the nation's Top 100 recruits at last year's AAU national championships in Orlando, Fla.
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