I find it hard to believe KU’s Josh Selby thinks he is ready to play in the NBA.  Selby is currently in Las Vegas accessing his draft status, he's not hired an agent to date which would allow him to return to KU should he chose.  This freshman point guards season was too short for many to gauge his ability. Suspended then injured and later playing limited minutes are the basis of the questions. Notice I made no comment on his talent, he remains high value but he could benefit from another year of basketball. Kyrie Irvin from Duke is another freshman point guard, the key difference is numbers. Irvin’s numbers were higher than Selby but that certainly doesn’t say he’s a better player. Irvin played but 11 games before declaring for the NBA Draft.

This is a story I will believe when it occurs.  Yardbarker.com w/Fox Sports.com is reporting Spanish star Ricky Rubio is ready to play next season in the NBA if there is no lockout.  We might assume that could be considered good news except his FC Barcelona numbers were certainly underwhelming.  The jury is still out if Rubio can play at an NBA level.  To top it off the T-Wolves are one of the worst teams in the NBA, perhaps the cold winters of Minnesota might be more tolerable if the team were better. 

Expect Kim English and Lawrence Bowers to return to Mizzou.  I don't think anyone could find fault in their attempt to determine their NBA worth.  Their is no mention of either player in the multiple mock draft sites.  Mocks are not NBA scouts reporting but are generally pretty accurate.  People can certainly change their mind however Kim English spoke highly of Coach Frank Haith after his introductory press conference. 

The Naismith Hall of Fame will finally enshrine Tex Winter, for many of you this 89-year old might not be a household name.  He didn't invent the triangle offense however he certainly is the person who brought it into prominence.  Winter's coaching resume is extensive even serving as head coach of K-State from 1953-1968.  In addition to serving as head coach of the Houston Rockets he's served as an assistant coach for the Phil Jackson Bulls and Lakers.  In April of 2009 Winter was to suffer a stroke, although he's regained his health he is now retired after working full-time into his 80s.  Probably the happiest person is Phil Jackson (a Hall of Famer) himself, Jackson remarked he would boycott the annual ceremonies because Winter was not included among the honored.  I'm sure he will be in Springfield when his former assistant coach and mentor is enshrined.  Winter has a total of 10 championship rings from his years with the Bull and Lakers. 

Instead of the Celtics paying Shaquille O'Neal maybe he should be paying them.  I know he's supposed to be paying the Celtics in production the only problem he seems to be rarely on the court.  At 37 the Celtics were party to the NBA mileage on Shaq's body but he seems to have slowed considerably from his days with the Heat which was not that long ago.  O'Neal has played 37 games to date and it seems every time he returns from one injury another one crops up.  Most probably are unaware O'Neal's never played a full 82 game season In his 19-year career.  At this stage O'Neal has become Karl Malone, Gary Payton and others chasing a ring at the end of a stellar NBA career. 

According to ESPN the Detroit Pistons have finally been sold.  Billionaire Tom Gores had agreed to purchase the team plus the Palace but the whole process became bogged down at one point.  We can safely assume the Pistons will probably remain in Auburn Hills since the building was included in the purchase.  Little Caesar's Pizza founder and owner Mike Illitch was reported to be a perspective buyer, it was mentioned if he was successful in purchasing the team he would explore a downtown arena to replace The Palace at Aurburn Hills.