SDH Presents from TYT Sports: Could the Kentucky Wildcats Beat the 76ers?

+Eric Bledsoe , guard for the +Phoenix Suns  and Kentucky alum, mentioned on Sirius XM radio that the Wildcats would beat the 76ers in a 7 game series. The +Kentucky Wildcats have one of the best college basketball teams in recent memory, and they currently hold (and most likely will continue to hold) the #1 ranking in the country. The +Philadelphia 76ers  are 0-11 and are doing a fantastic job at tanking the season for the draft lottery.

Would Kentucky win in a 7-game series? See what the folks from +TYT Sports have to say and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops. Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Aaron Harrison 2014-15 NCAA Basketball Preseason Scouting Video

Check out this great +NCAA preseason scouting video, courtesy of +DraftExpress, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of sharp-shooting Kentucky wing Andrew Harrison..  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of both current and future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks! 

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Alex Poythress 2014-15 NCAA Basketball Preseason Scouting Video

Check out this great +NCAA preseason scouting video, courtesy of +DraftExpress, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky forward Alex Poythress.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of both current and future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks! 

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Andrew Harrison 2014-15 NCAA Basketball Preseason Scouting Video

Check out this great +NCAA preseason scouting video, courtesy of +DraftExpress, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of 6-5 Kentucky guard Andrew Harrison.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of both current and future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks! 

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Karl Towns 2014-15 NCAA Basketball Preseason Scouting Video

Check out this great +NCAA preseason scouting video, courtesy of +DraftExpress, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of Kentucky's incoming freshman big man, Karl Towns.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of both current and future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks! 

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Willie Cauley-Stein 2014-15 NCAA Basketball Preseason Scouting Video

Check out this great +NCAA preseason scouting video, courtesy of +DraftExpress, Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of one of the best shot blockers in college basketball, Kentucky's Willie Cauley-Stein..  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of both current and future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks! 

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Julius Randle Draft Combine Interview

Julius Randle talks about his preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft and his status as a potential top 5 pick.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: James Young Draft Combine Interview

James Young talks about his preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please be kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: James Young 2014 Scouting Video

At 6'7 with a 6'11 wingspan, James Young has prototypical size for a NBA wing, with a 215-pound frame that should continue to improve over time. He does not possess tremendous speed or burst off the dribble, but is an exceptionally fluid athlete who can rise up and play above the rim with a head of steam when given a lane. Young's physical tools complement his offensive skill set, which revolves heavily around his jump shooting ability at this stage in his career. Attempting more spot up jumpers than any player in the country according to Synergy Sports Technology, the Michigan native's smooth, quick release and size helped him get his shot off over defenders at a prolific level playing in John Calipari's dribble drive offense.

As much as Young's ability to get shots off over the defense made him a dangerous scoring threat, it also limited his efficiency. Making 34.9% of his shots from beyond the arc on the year, the lefty struggled from the perimeter for long stretches, due in large part to the number of contested jump shots he attempted. Almost three-quarters of Young's 199 catch and shoot jump shots this season were defended. Connecting on 45% of his open attempts but just 32% when guarded, Young is an efficient threat given time and space that would certainly benefit from playing in an up tempo offense around established, unselfish scorers who can create that space for him early in his NBA career. Still, he will have to learn the nuances of shot-selection and decision making as he matures, and not fall into the trap or settling for the first look that becomes available like he often did as a freshman.

Seldom called upon to create one-on-one or on the pick and roll last season, Young is not very dynamic off the bounce, as his ball-handling and ability to drive right remain a work in progress. He's an opportunistic finisher in transition and can make some tough pull-up jump shots, but struggled to convert inside the arc efficiently, settling for difficult floaters and forcing contested, high-degree of difficulty shots in close. As a consequence, Young ranks 65th of the 74 NCAA prospects in our Top-100 in two-point percentage. Lacking elite blow-by quickness to beat the defense to the rim and the advanced ball-handling repertoire to create separation for his pull-up jump shot consistently, Young has plenty of room to grow on the offensive end at the next level.

The same can be said for Young on the defensive end, where his lack of focus and fundamentals are limiting factors at this stage. He's a solid rebounder for his position, and plays with some energy at times, but is still figuring things out on this end of the floor. Not always getting in a stance and allowing smaller, less athletic players to get the best of him, Young's poor fundamentals, average awareness, and lack of lateral speed doesn't give him outstanding upside on this end of the floor as a pro, but he has the capacity to be more effective than he showed last year. With all of that being said, it is important to remember that Young won't turn 19 until August. One of the youngest prospects likely to hear their name called on draft day, he showed the ability to score in bunches last season and could be intriguing to teams picking in the later part of the lottery who feel he has better upside than what he showed at times this year and that they have the right pieces in place to put him in position to round out his rough edges as he continues to mature.

How about you?  What do you think? Does this guy have the goods to be a sleeper pick in the NBA Draft?   Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Also, please kind enough to share this post by simply clicking the Facebook, Twitter, G+, and Pinterest buttons below.  It would be greatly appreciated; Thanks!

SDH Presents from Bball Breakdown: Why John Calipari Let Kentucky Down

+Coach Nick  broke down the final 2:20 of this thrilling NCAA title game between Kentucky and Connecticut. While the Wildcats were young and inexperienced, Coach Cal didn't give them the coaching support they needed to win this game.  See more of +BBALLBREAKDOWN and always keep up with all 30 +NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops. Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown. 

SDH Presents from TYT Sports: Kentucky vs Wisconsin 2014 | Aaron Harrison Game Winner AGAIN!

March Madness 2014 has wound down to the Final Four in Dallas, Texas as Kentucky faced Wisconsin and the Florida Gators took on UCONN. The five freshman for Kentucky carried the Wildcats to a win over the Badgers, Bo Ryan's first Final Four. Aaron Harrison is still the trending topic, hitting another game winner to continue Kentucky's improbable season.  See what the folks from +TYT Sports have to say and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Karl-Anthony Towns - 2014 McDonalds All American Dunk Contest - Dunk 4

Kentucky commit Karl-Anthony Towns jumped from one side of the rim and did a 180 windmill dunk at the 2014 McDonald's All American Powerade Jam Fest Slam Dunk Contest.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.  

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Karl-Anthony Towns - 2014 McDonalds All American Dunk Contest - Dunk 3

Kentucky commit Karl-Anthony Towns went between the legs for a slam dunk at the 2014 McDonald's All American Powerade Jam Fest Slam Dunk Contest.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.  

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Karl-Anthony Towns - 2014 McDonalds All American Dunk Contest - Dunk 2

Kentucky commit Karl-Anthony Towns blindfolded himself with black tape as he was being led to a point on the court before running towards the basket and dunking without being able to see at the 2014 McDonald's All American Powerade Jam Fest Slam Dunk Contest.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.  

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: Karl-Anthony Towns - 2014 McDonalds All American Dunk Contest - Dunk 1

Kentucky commit Karl-Anthony Towns jumped from one side of the rim and did a 180 windmill dunk at the 2014 McDonald's All American Powerade Jam Fest Slam Dunk Contest.  Catch more great highlight videos from +DraftExpress along with interviews as well scouting reports of future +NBA stars right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.   Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.  

SDH Presents from DraftExpress.com: The 2014 Kentucky Recruiting Class - 2014 McDonald's All-American Game

One of the best recruiting classes in college basketball, the Kentucky Wildcat Class of 2014 is interviewed at the 2014 McDonald's All American Game in Chicago for +DraftExpress.  See what these young guns and potential NBA stars had to say about their future and always keep up with all 30 +NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops.  Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.  

SDH Presents from Bball Breakdown: How Wisconsin's Swing Offense Can Beat Kentucky

+Coach Nick breaks down Bo Ryan's famed Swing Offense and how they use it to be well rounded threats from all over the floor. While you won't see many drives to the basket, they put the same pressure on the defense with off ball cuts to the hole. Frank Kaminsky is a match made in heaven for this style, as it lets him post up down low and spot up from outside.  See more of +BBALLBREAKDOWN and always keep up with all 30 +NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops. Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown. 

SDH Presents 2014 NCAA Final Four Preview: (2) Wisconsin vs. (8) Kentucky

+FOX Sports Marques Johnson and Kris Johnson debate youth vs. experience in anticipation of Saturday's Final Four matchup between Bo Ryan's Badgers and John Calipari's Wildcats.  See what they had to say and  catch more great interviews and coverage from both the +NCAA and +NBA right here on +Slap Dog Hoops. Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.

SDH Presents from TYT Sports: Kentucky vs Michigan 2014 | Aaron Harrison Game Winner

Kentucky freshman guard Aaron Harrison's late 3 pointer with just a few seconds to spare put the Wildcats into the Final Four over Michigan in one of the best college basketball games we have ever seen. The Wolverines' Nik Stauskas was almost completely shut down in the second half while Julius Randle, Dakari Johnson, Marcus Lee and the other UK freshman took over.  See what the folks from +TYT Sports have to say and always keep up with all 30+NBA teams right here on +Slap Dog Hoops. Be sure to stay tuned to SDH in the coming weeks as I will be recapping, reviewing and ranking the performances of all thirty teams in the Association in my Worst to First Countdown.