Alan Williams: 'My Life As An NBA Draft Prospect'
UCSB isn't your typical college basketball powerhouse, but Alan Williams isn't your typical draft prospect either. Here's his story, as told by him.
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UCSB isn't your typical college basketball powerhouse, but Alan Williams isn't your typical draft prospect either. Here's his story, as told by him.
Seven-footers are still highly coveted by NBA teams, but these players have historically been more prone to injury
Athletes have long been known for having great style and the 2014 draft class did not disappoint.
LeBron James singularly orchestrated the Big Three union. And now that he has opted out of his Miami Heat contract, he's once again the Alpha Male of pro sports. Teams are scrambling to find the proper finances and expiring contracts, flipping over cushions for salary cap coin.
With Andrew Wiggins at No. 1, it was a big night for Canada and Kansas. And it better be the right one for the Cavaliers.
Two weeks have now passed since we last saw the San Antonio Spurs dismantle the Miami Heat to win their fifth championship. On Thursday, it will be time for the winners to put the champagne down as the 2014 NBA Draft commences
Word on the street is that the big cheeses at the NCAA and NBA have agreed on a new age requirement for playing pro ball. NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who really doesn't need the NCAA's approval, is increasingly vocal on the matter.
Thursday marks the day of this year's NBA draft, where 60 young men will get drafted to play in the NBA. While everyone knows about the big names out there, such as Nerlens Noel, Alex Len, Otto Porter, and Victor Oladipo, there are numerous guys being projected as second round picks that could end up having some of the more noteworthy careers from this draft class.
Tomorrow is the NBA Draft and a prospect with local connections is looking forward to seeing where his career will take him next.
The 2013 NBA Draft kicks off tomorrow and here is our list of potential picks, what each teams weaknesses are and what voids need to be filled.
With the NBA Draft just around the corner, let's take a look at the Top 5 biggest draft busts of all time.
With Steven Adams declaring for the NBA Draft after only one season at Pitt, there was much speculation about whether or not he was making a mistake and leaving too soon. Sports Illustrated's NBA Draft Expert Chris Mannix though saw a side of Adams at the NBA Draft Combine that suggests has stock has really risen.
Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon addressed a couple of issues before he left for the Final Four and college coaches meetings on Wednesday. Saying it's the correct decision for freshman center Steven Adams to declare for the NBA Draft.
Pitt freshman center Steven Adams hopes to be a part of the 2013 NBA draft.
Chris Monter of College Basketball News and Monter Draft News joins Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan's Vinnie & Cook to discuss whether Adams is ready to make the leap to the pros this year.
The NBA season might be over, but the offseason officially begins on Thursday night in Newark, N.J. with the 2012 NBA Draft.
Jamie Dixon joined Seibel, Starkey, and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN to talk about the Panther basketball program and the NBA Draft.
Ashton Gibbs decided to withdraw from the NBA Draft and joined the FAN Morning Show Wednesday to explain why.
On Tuesday, a New York city college basketball writer reported that Ashton Gibbs was going to stay in the NBA draft. I thought that was a misprint.
It looks at though Pitt coach Jamie Dixon is going to have to replace more than Gilbert Brown, Brad Wanamaker and Gary McGhee.
We see icicles hanging down from awnings and roofs, but have you ever seen them form sideways?
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
We will get a few flakes overnight, but little accumulation after a sunny and warm day.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Powered by marshmallows and a big heart, Xander O'Brien has strong opinions about breakfast.
We see icicles hanging down from awnings and roofs, but have you ever seen them form sideways?
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
We will get a few flakes overnight, but little accumulation after a sunny and warm day.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
From issues to races, a new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday took the pulse of Pennsylvania voters.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Democrat Jen Mazzocco defeated Republican Joseph Leckenby for Pennsylvania's 42nd House District seat, the AP projects.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
We're checking back in with Daisy at the Polar Plunge where some of the people you will see at this year's Horror Realm Convention are taking the plunge for a good cause!
David and Heather find themselves in West Deer where they're visiting the Deer Creek Diner, the winner of PTL Diner Week, as voted on by the viewers!
This weekend, the documentary The Football Town, premieres and PTL sat down to talk with the producers and the Steelers about the film that highlights the game that means so much to Pittsburgh.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live at Acrisure Stadium where the Special Olympics of Western Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Polar Plunge!
The release of Scream 7 is today, and Mikey and David are having a lot of fun celebrating another chapter in the horror classic! They also take your questions, and much more!
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Steelers president Art Rooney II said the new playing surface will be made with a different blend of grass than what has been used in the past.
The new uniforms will be used for the men's and women's teams along with the youth academy students.
Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
It's common to see icicles hanging from roofs or awnings, but can they form sideways? The Barton Family saw just that, and Ray Petelin explains how it may have happened!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
The U.S. and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran early Saturday.
A photo shows a person standing on the top of Pittsburgh's Gulf Tower, nearly 600 feet above ground.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
