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2008 Rookies – Top Ten Fantasy Basketball Rookies

Stephen Kersey — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:31:01 +0000

1. Michael Beasley – Beasley will be able to score and rebound right away.
2. Greg Oden – Don’t forget about Oden, who missed his rookie year.
3. OJ Mayo – Should score right away with the Grizzlies.
4. Derrick Rose – Expect him to start slow and then come on strong.
5. Rudy Fernandez – Expect him produce great numbers if a starter.
6. Kevin Love – Love has a very developed game and should shine.
7. Eric Gordon – Could score by the dozens with the Clippers.
8. Jerryd Bayless – The Blazers have three top rookies in the top ten.
9. Brandon Rush – Should be able to step in and start right away.
10. Brook Lopez – As a starting center, should be very solid for the Nets.

Will Michael Beasley become a beast for the Heat?

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Brandon Rush – 2008 NBA Draft Profile

Stephen Kersey — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:11:16 +0000

Brandon Rush, formerly of the national champion Kansas Jayhawks, is one of the players most ready to produce on the NBA level. Rush has been an NBA prospect for over four years and now he’s ready to finally make the jump to the pros.

Rush isn’t a flashy player but the 6-foot-6 swingman seemingly does everything well. He’s one of the best perimeter defenders in the draft. He can shoot from multiple spots on the court. He’s athletic and is quick on his feet. Rush is also a capable passer a player who should be able to blend right in on the NBA level.

The only downside to Rush is he likely won’t be much more than an average NBA player. His potential is limited and right now he projects to be a solid role player for the team that drafts him. Rush also suffered a torn ACL at this time last year, which could scare a few teams.

Even though there are definite concerns regarding Rush, his stock is rising as the draft nears. He could go anywhere from 13 to 19. Whoever drafts Rush will likely expect him to produce right away, which is a good news for those looking for a fantasy basketball candidate for 2008.

Here is a Brandon Rush video regarding the forthcoming 2008 NBA Draft:

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NBA Draft Prospects on the Kansas Jayhawks

Stephen Kersey — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:27:07 +0000

The Kansas Jayhawks are the 2008 National Champions in college basketball. Congrats to Kansas for completing an impressive comeback victory.

Which players on Kansas have a future in the NBA? Let’s take a look . . .

Brandon Rush – NBA Draft: Expect Brandon Rush to be drafted in the first round anywhere from 12 to 20.

Mario Chalmers – NBA Draft: Expect Mario Chalmers to be drafted at the end of the first round or the beginning of the second round.

Darrell Arthur – NBA Draft: Expect Darrell Arthur to be drafted in the first round between 10 and 28.

Sasha Kaun – NBA Draft: Expect Sasha Kaun to be drafted in the second round.

Darnell Jackson – NBA Draft: Expect Darnell Jackson to be drafted in the second round.

Check out this video of Kansas fans celebrating when the game went into overtime . . .

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Brandon Rush 2008 NBA Draft Prospect

Stephen Kersey — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:54:16 +0000

Yet another Rush is going to be in the NBA soon. Following his older brothers JaRon Rush and Kareem Rush, Brandon Rush will make his NBA dream come true soon. Currently a member of Kansas’ Final Four team, Rush is projected to be a late first round pick or an early second round pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.

At the end of his sophomore season, Brandon Rush was expecting to jump to the NBA. However, a torn ACL delayed his plans. He rehabilitated his knee and now his NBA stock is rehabilitated as well. With his stats almost identical to his pre-injury numbers, Rush is back firmly on the NBA’s radar.

Rush is a good shooter who also has shown flashes of being a capable defender. He’s not a jaw-dropping athlete but he’s a quality athlete who can turn it on when needed. His leadership abilities and his big game abilities should also help his draft stock.

While he appears to be recovered from his ACL tear, that injury will likely keep him from cracking the top half of the first round. Additionally, while both of his older brothers had solid talent, neither one of them really blossomed. That fact could make a NBA general manager think twice about drafting this Rush.

Overall, Brandon Rush is a solid talent who will be a nice fit with a veteran team for the 2008-09 season.

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