If you watch the 2009 NBA Draft, there’s sure to be a lot of hype. Every player who is selected near the top of the draft will be talked up as if they’ll come into the NBA ready to be an All-Star. However, the truth is that many of the rookies won’t be ready to help during the 2009-10 fantasy basketball season.
Here is a list of five rookies who won’t be ready to live up to their potential:
Ricky Rubio
Yes, Rubio has a massive amount of potential. But he’s only 18 right now and will need a year or two to …read more

The 2009 NBA Draft will take place at the end of June. However, if you are playing dynasty fantasy basketball, it’s never too early to take a look at the top prospects.
1. Blake Griffin, Oklahoma
Griffin will go number one overall. This athletic bigman has a chance to be a double-double machine.
2. Ricky Rubio, Spain
One of the most hyped players from Europe of all-time, Rubio already has a lot of fans in the United States.
3. Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut
A big shot-blocking center, Hasheem Thabeet will tempt teams with his huge size and wingspan.
4. James Harden, Arizona State
Every team could use more scoring …read more

The Team USA basketball squad, called by many the “Redeem Team”, completed their mission by beating Spain in the gold medal game. Although the game was closer than expected, the United States prevailed to claim the gold medal.
With the outcome still in question, Kobe Bryant took over in the fourth quarter. He not only scored but he handed out a team-high number of assists. Helping Bryant close out the game for the USA was Dwyane Wade, who led the United States in scoring.
Spain put up a great fight and was led by Pau Gasol and Rudy Fernandez. …read more

Although Ricky Rubio is only 17 years old, he continues to show why he is one of the top prospects in the 2009 NBA Draft. Check out the video of a move he pulled off against Lithuania in a recent international game. Rubio, who is from Spain, pulled off a move that would make most NBA players blush.
Check out the Ricky Rubio video:

If you are in a dynasty league, it’s important to know which players coming into the league could help your team. Here’s a look far into the future as we take a peak at the 2009 NBA Draft and look at the top five prospects.
1) Demar DeRozan, Compton High School
DeRozan is a 6-foot-6 shooting guard from Compton, California who is headed to USC next season. DeRozan is an explosive guard who can score from above the rim. His jumper is decent and his basketball IQ seems to be high for a high school player. Look for him to make an …read more