In the 2009 NBA Draft, there were a number of selections that didn’t make much sense. Here’s a look at the five worst picks of the draft:
1. Tyreke Evans, Sacramento Kings
The Kings had the fourth pick in the draft and decided to pick Evans. He’s not a bad player but if they wanted a point guard, Rubio made a lot of sense. Curry also probably would have helped more.
2. Jonny Flynn, Minnesota Timberwolves
After picking Rubio at 5, the Timberwolves turned around and took Flynn at 6. Back to back point guards? That doesn’t make much sense, especially when both point …read more

No suprise here.
The ranked or unranked Memphis Tigers, depending on which poll you read, got 20 points from Tyreke Evans and pounded the Bruiser Flint-less Drexel Dragons 97-49 earlier today.
Coach Flint had to sit out today’s game after being suspended for on game by the Colonial Athletic Association for receiving two technical fouls in a loss to Bucknell on Saturday (see earlier post).
Drexel shot a horrible 28 percent and had an even more horrible 18 turnovers in today’s loss to Memphis to drop to 2-6. The Dragons’ only highlight was Tramayne Hawthorne scoring a game-high 26 points.

Don’t overlook the Tigers.
Shawn Taggert is Tyson Chandler with offensive skills. Tyreke Evans is, well, a 6′6 point guard who will be in the NBA in 2009. Robert Dozier is rock solid. Did I mention that Evans has a 7′3 wingspan?
And of course do include Pierre Henderson-Niles, who lost about 50 pounds during the summer. So from now on, Pierre, people are going to expect Robert “Tractor” Traylor types of things from you on the court—you know, like when Traylor was in college.
Jeff Zillgitt, USA Today
The 104 victories in three years tied an NCAA …read more