Posts by Sebastian Pruiti

December 12, 2011
Chris Paul and the Lakers: What Could Have Been

A look at the X’s and O’s behind the trade that was, and then wasn’t.
December 12, 2011
How John Wall Can Become a Star in His Second NBA Season

Hint: It’s not by doing the Dougie.
December 7, 2011
The Pros and Cons of Kentucky’s Anthony Davis

The University of Kentucky’s Anthony Davis is one of college basketball’s most intriguing players this season. The 6-foot-10 Davis is still incredibly raw, due in large part to the fact that he was 6-foot-3 two years ago. As a result, Davis has played with exuberance rarely seen from more polished and less athletic big men. […]
November 28, 2011
Thomas Robinson Grows Into His Role at Kansas

Before the season started, many experts identified Thomas Robinson as Kansas’ key player, noting that there were concerns about whether Thomas could handle all the weight on his shoulders. Last year, Robinson played behind the Morris twins and assumed more of a reserve role on the Jayhawks roster. Five games into the season, the concerns […]
November 21, 2011
The Problems With Austin Rivers

Austin Rivers, ESPN’s no. 3-rated recruit, came to Duke as one of the most hyped freshmen in the school’s storied history. Given his immense profile and his pedigree, Rivers was expected to immediately contribute and fill the holes left by the departures of Nolan Smith and Kyrie Irving. And if you just look at his […]