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ESPN Senior Writer- Senior NBA Writer for ESPN.com
- ESPN Insider NBA Draft Analyst since 2002
- Writes ESPN's NBA Draft Top 100 and Lottery Mock Draft
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ESPN Senior Writer- Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
- Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
- Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
ESPN Insider's Chad Ford and Kevin Pelton return to provide the kind of discussions that are happening in front offices around the NBA -- where scouts and statistical experts are breaking down NBA draft prospects using their "eyes, ears and numbers."
Chad Ford's Top 100 | Big Board 7.0 | Mock Draft 3.0
Ford: Kevin, we've been focusing on the top prospects in the draft in this column. But every year, as part of March Madness, a few players raise their stock significantly with great play on the biggest stage in college basketball.
I know scouts and GMs claim that a big performance in the tournament doesn't really sway them. But our Big Board every year has shifted considerably after the tournament. Psychologically, I think it's hard to ignore the final impressions of a player who dominates and wins.
Maybe we can provide some sanity.