Tag Archives: NBA Draft

Jun 28 2012

Boston Celtics Select Sullinger, Melo

With the 21st Overall Pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Boston Selected Jared Sullinger! (Photo Credit: Zimbio.com)

By NoontimeSports.com 

Sadly, the Boston Celtics didn’t draft Austin Rivers, who was selected by the New Orleans Hornets, but the Green and White did acquire Ohio State sophomore Jared Sullinger with the 21st overall pick and Syracuse University sophomore Fab Melo with the 22nd overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

Here are a few tidbits pertaining toward each player.

* Sullinger, who was deemed originally a lottery pick, was red-flagged by NBA doctors due to back issues he sustained this past season with the Buckeyes. The sophomore forward missed two games this past year, but managed to average 17.5 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.

* Sullinger was a sparkplug for the Buckeyes this past season, but sadly Ohio State fell short in the Final Four against Kansas.

* Melo was named the 2011-12 Big East Defensive Player of the Year, averaged 7.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, but missed the NCAA March Madness tournament due to academic issues.

* Melo is a 7-foot center, while Sullinger is a 6-foot-9 forward.

Jun 24 2011

Daily Noontime – June 24, 2011

The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Kyrie Irving, as their first round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft!

Happy Friday to everyone! It’s the weekend, which means, the work week is slowly coming to a close, wahoo! Here’s the day’s headlines and news, so enjoy! 

Headlines: 

* The Cleveland Cavaliers used their first round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft to select Duke’s Kyrie Irving, who apparently has a large following overseas.

* Well, the NFL talks have now switched to Boston, Massachusetts, so hopefully, Bob Kraft and the Patriots front office can help the negotiations, right?

* Despite the fact that the NBA could head into a lockout, players have admitted they’re not worried, but want a quality deal for the future.

* It’s official, New York Jets back-up quarterback Erik Ainge has decided to end his NFL career.

* The 2011 NHL Draft is Friday and the Detroit Red Wings have their eye on various defensemen.

* Well, the Los Angles Dodgers and Frank McCourt drama continues, as FOX is not interested in forcing a deal.

Games to Watch: 

* Colorado at New York Yankees (MLB) – 7:05pm eastern 

* Boston at Pittsburgh (MLB) – 7:05pm eastern 

* Cleveland at San Francisco (MLB) – 10:15pm eastern

Video of the Day: 

This wasn’t much of a surprise, right? 

Jun 22 2011

Daily Noontime – June 22, 2011

Well, there's hope that the NFL will get itself back on target, especially after Tuesday!

It’s Wednesday, which means, yes, it’s “hump day!” Here’s today’s headlines and news, so enjoy! 

Headlines: 

* Tuesday was an important day for the NFL, but according to reports, players and owners are optimistic that new CBA is around the corner.

* While the NFL continues to negotiate a new CBA, one reporter has an idea that maybe the league should repay the fans for this particular lockout by having an 18-game schedule. Hmm… that wouldn’t work, right?

* The NBA Draft is upon us, but really, who are some players to watch? Well, one that everyone should pay attention to is Brandon Knight.

* There’s some more drama these days, as Los Angles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has decided to challenge the MLB again.

* It’s officially the second day of summer, which means “Wiffle Ball season has begun!”

* Well, it seems that according to some sources, Miami Heat’s Pat Riley said, he’ll never coach again in the NBA.

Games to Watch: 

* New York Yankees at Cincinnati (MLB) – 12:35pm eastern

* San Diego at Boston (MLB) – 1:35pm eastern 

* Seattle at Washington (MLB) – 7:05pm eastern 

Video of the Day: 

Yep, this is something different, but again, so enjoyable!