Andrew Ford

Joined: Jul 8, 2014

Andrew Ford is a University of Tennessee alum, where he managed the basketball team under the glorious guidance of Bruce Pearl. He writes at CrabDribbles.com, GrizzlyBearBlues.com, and TimberPups.com. Follow him on Twitter @AndrewFord22.

Apr 3, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The pursuit of versatility is hurting specialization in the NBA

Feb 10, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) reacts after drawing a foul in the second half during the game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Marquette beat Providence 96-91. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Kris Dunn’s defensive prowess could propel Timberwolves to next level defensively

Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers guard Antonio Blakeney (2) waves to fans as he leaves the floor after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in game seven of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. LSU won 84-75. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

My NCAA Sophomore Crush: Antonio Blakeney

Feb 16, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Wade Baldwin IV (4) brings the ball up court during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports

Rookie Growing Pains Yield Gains: Wade Baldwin IV

Mar 3, 2016; College Park, MD, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Khalid Lewis (3) strips the ball away from Maryland Terrapins center Diamond Stone (33) during the second half at Xfinity Center. Maryland Terrapins defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 81-55. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Thoughts on Diamond Stone’s performance against Illinois

Feb 4, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Wade Baldwin IV (4) drives to the basket against Texas A&M Aggies center Tonny Trocha-Morelos (10) during the second half at Memorial Gym. Vanderbilt won 77-60. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

Wade Baldwin IV Scouting Report: March 2016

Dec 7, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Appreciating J.J. Redick’s transformation from arrogant star to loveable role player

Dec 19, 2015; Tucson, AZ, USA; UNLV Rebels forward Stephen Zimmerman Jr. (33) shoots the ball as Arizona Wildcats center Dusan Ristic (14) defends during the first half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports

What Dave Rice’s departure from UNLV means for Stephen Zimmerman’s development

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2015-16 NCAA Season Preview: Top 5 NBA Draft Prospects in the Pac 12

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2015-16 NCAA Season Preview: Top 5 NBA Draft Prospects in the Big 12

Jan 10, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert (23) receives congratulations from guard/forward Zak Irvin (21) in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

2015-16 NCAA Season Preview: Best Five NBA Prospects in the Big Ten

2015-16 NCAA Season Preview: Top 4 NBA Draft Prospects in the ACC

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Jayson Tatum’s polished, smooth game has him on NBA fast-track

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2015 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Devin Booker

2015 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Cameron Payne

Cuonzo Martin has Cal poised to arrive on national scene