Draft Day Links
It has already been an active day around the Energy offices. Coach Nurse and his staff are busy in the “war room” breaking down players and figuring out which direction the Energy will go tonight. To help pass the time before now and the start of the Draft at 6pm, here are some links to educate and entertain.
DraftExpress.com always does a great job of breaking down NBA prospects. This is no exception. A detailed break-down of some of the most intriguing guys in this year’s Draft.
The Des Moines Register’s article on tonight’s Draft held at 3Bag.
Here is the audio of Coach Nurse’s Interview with Jon Miller this morning on KXNO. The Interview is toward the end of the hour.
ESPN’s Basketball guru Chris Sheridan breaks down the Draft.
One of the best D-League Blogs, Ridiculous Upside, Previews the Draft.
Chris Albert, the VP of Basketball Operations for the D-League with a Q&A about tonight’s Draft. From NBA.com.
Along with updates on our Twitter account, follow the Draft Board HERE.
Of course the best way to follow along is to come out to 3Bag and enjoy some food and drink specials, meet returning players, our coaches and much more fun! Happy Draft Day!
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We might want to take Doug off the front page since he is now a member of our arch rival.
In case anyone wanted more information concerning the players drafted by the Energy:
Energy Draft Picks:
Rashad Anderson: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashad_Anderson
Pat Carroll: http://www.sjuhawks.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/carroll_pat00.html
Sean Barnette: http://www.nba.com/media/dleague/sean_barnette.pdf
Carl Mitchell: Can’t find a free site that provides great information. According to the league: “Carl is a 6’8 225 pound SF, who played in Korea last year. He is a polished SF with good shooting ability and post game. He is also an outstanding rebounded from the SF position.”
Joah Tucker: http://uwmpanthers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/tucker_joah00.html
Casey Love: http://www.robertmorris.edu/athletics/mensbasketball/chicago/roster/casey_love/
Russell Hicks: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/men/players/37937/index.html or http://www.nba.com/media/dleague/russell_hicks.pdf
Marcus Walker:
http://www.csurams.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/walker_marcus00.html
Thanks for the links Ed! Expect more info on these guys later today and next week.