Sunday, June 23, 2013

Prospects on the rise


NBA prospects are still jockeying for position to move up in the draft. North Carolina's Reggie Bullock, and Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr are making enormous stride to improve their draft stocks. Details on scrappyscript.com

Oden's last opportunity



It's been a while since we've seen the former first overall draft pick Greg Oden dunk a basketball. It's been over three years, since we have seen him on the court. His absence hasn't kept teams from inquiring about his possible services.

Broner not ready yet



Last nights Adrien Broner was less impressive in his split decision victory over then champion Paul Malignaggi. Yes, Broner jumped two classes to obtain the WBC welterweight championship, but his lack of dominance showed that he isn't ready for the pound for pound best, Floyd Mayweather. I say this, because Malignaggi lasted all 12 rounds and still had enough in the tank to throw several combination throughout the fight. Broner defensive stance, instantly makes you think of "The Money Teams CEO" Floyd Mayweather. That's where the comparison end, because Mayweather has shown the ability to adapt during fights which leave opponents clueless. Malignaggi was more active in their fight, but connected on far fewer punches agains Broner. This couldn't be said about Floyd Mayweather's most recent opponent Robert Guerrero. Guerrero wasn't able to hit Floyd on a consistent basis during their May 4th fight. It became comical; watching Guerrero swing at air hoping to hit Mayweather. The joke in Broners fight was his attempts at punching Malignaggi from behind his back wasn't impressive and made him look like a immature fool. Mayweather displayed the speed and quickness that made him untouchable early in his career.  Broner is as quick, as Mayweather, but doesn't show the intelligence and ring savvy as his older counterpart. At this time, Broner needs to study the "fight game" before he becomes just another victory for Mayweather.