Chris Stone

Joined: Feb 24, 2016

A Kansas transplant living in Washington DC, I primarily write about college basketball and the NBA Draft.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 23: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball against Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Rockets’ explosive third quarter leads to Game 4 blowout of Timberwolves: 3 takeaways

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he made a three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs during Game 2 of Round 1 of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 16, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2018: Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 3 live stream: Watch online

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 16: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat reacts after making a shot against Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers late in the fourth quarter during game two of round one of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 16, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2018: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat Game 3 live stream: Watch online

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 17: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards plays against Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round in the 2018 NBA Play-offs at the Air Canada Centre on April 17, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Raptors use hot start to hold off Wizards in Game 2: 3 takeaways

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shares a hug with Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in Game Five of the 2017 NBA Finals on June 12, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

5 reasons we won’t get a Cavaliers-Warriors Finals rematch

CINCINNATI, OH - FEBRUARY 17: Jalen Brunson #1 and Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrate in the closing seconds of a game against the Xavier Musketeers at Cintas Center on February 17, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Villanova won 95-79. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Charting the Final Four’s best players by Box Plus-Minus

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 10: Jalen Brunson #1 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates his three point shot in the first half against the Providence Friars during the championship game of the Big East Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 10, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Comparing Final Four offenses by play type

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: (L-R) Udoka Azubuike #35, head coach Bill Self, Devonte' Graham #4 and Malik Newman #14 of the Kansas Jayhawks celebrate with the tropy after defeating the Duke Blue Devils with a score or 81 to 85 in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Best coaching job or not, Bill Self’s building on his coaching legacy at Kansas

AMES, IA - FEBRUARY 10: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners passes the ball as Jakolby Long #13 of the Iowa State Cyclones blocks in the first half of play at Hilton Coliseum on February 10, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 88-80 over the Oklahoma Sooners. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images)

Trae Young’s passing makes him the top point guard prospect in the 2018 NBA Draft

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 23: Malik Newman #14 of the Kansas Jayhawks celebrates a three point basket against the Clemson Tigers during the first half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 23, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Malik Newman is peaking at the right time for Kansas

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 17: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates a three point basket against the Rhode Island Rams during the second half in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 17, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Duke’s Sweet 16 run is powered by a new look offense for the Blue Devils

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 17: Phil Booth #5 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates with teammate Jalen Brunson #1 after a basket against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 17, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Villanova does a pretty good Stephen Curry impersonation

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 16: Ty Jerome #11 of the Virginia Cavaliers reacts after a play against the UMBC Retrievers during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Can Virginia ever make a Final Four playing like Virginia?

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 16: Isaac Haas #44 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts after falling to the court on a foul by Cal State Fullerton Titans during the second half of the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 16, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Injury to Isaac Haas dims Purdue’s NCAA Tournament hopes

SAN DIEGO, CA - MARCH 16: Rashard Kelly #0 of the Wichita State Shockers handles the ball against Rondale Watson #23 of the Marshall Thundering Herd in the second half during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena on March 16, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

After early NCAA Tournament exit, what’s next for Wichita State?

CINCINNATI, OH - FEBRUARY 28: Xavier Musketeers players celebrate after winning the Big East Conference regular season title with an 84-74 win over the Providence Friars at Cintas Center on February 28, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

NCAA Tournament 2018: 5 reasons Xavier won’t win it all