Tag: Andrew Wiggins

  • 2014 NBA Draft – First Round Picks

    2014 NBA Draft – First Round Picks

    No surprises in the top 3 of the 2014 NBA draft, as the Cleveland Cavaliers used another first overall pick, this time on Andrew Wiggins coming out of Kansas. Jabari Parker of Duke was soon to follow, going to the Milwaukee Bucks while the Philadelphia 76ers took a chance on an injured center, Joel Embiid, for the second consecutive time.

  • Who Gets Picked First in the 2014 NBA Draft – Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker or Joel Embiid?

    Who Gets Picked First in the 2014 NBA Draft – Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker or Joel Embiid?

    A year ago it was quite clear who would be the number one overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft: Andrew Wiggins. The college basketball season changed that, giving Joel Embiid and even Jabari Parker an edge. But the injury to the former Kansas big man once again shuffled the deck of cards, making the identity of the next number 1 draft pick, a selection the Cleveland Cavaliers hold at the moment, something of an unknown.

  • Kansas Over Oklahoma – The Big 12 Doesn’t Change

    Kansas Over Oklahoma – The Big 12 Doesn’t Change

    There might be still a few games left to play in the Big 12, but Kansas already know that they’ll be at least co-champions of the conference after beating Oklahoma 83-75 after having all five starters in double figure scoring, needing to lose their next three games in order not to win the conference title exclusively.

  • Kansas Over Texas Tech – Andrew Wiggins Justifies the Hype

    Kansas Over Texas Tech – Andrew Wiggins Justifies the Hype

    Compared to the preseason expectations, one might say that Andrew Wiggins is slightly disappointing in his freshman year. However, it’s game winning plays like his dunk with 2 seconds left as Kansas beat Texas Tech 64-63 that bring back the faith in the hype surrounding him and his chances of being a star in the NCAA tournament and the future in the NBA.

  • Kansas Beats Baylor – Someone Different Each Time

    Kansas Beats Baylor – Someone Different Each Time

    Being super freshmen and all, Joel Embiid and Andrew Wiggins get a lot of attention every time Kansas play. However, there’s much more to this team than those two players, as Naadir Tharpe has shown time and time again, most recently in the impressive 69-52 win over Baylor.

  • Texas Beats Kansas – Something is Changing in the Big 12

    Texas Beats Kansas – Something is Changing in the Big 12

    It’s not going to be a cakewalk for Kansas in the Big 12 after all, as Texas found the perfect formula to halt Andrew Wiggins and the Jayhawks, while continuing to surprise everyone with their very young team that’s playing a lot better than the age of their players suggests.

  • Kansas Jayhawks – Andrew Wiggins Looking Like a Number One Pick

    Kansas Jayhawks – Andrew Wiggins Looking Like a Number One Pick

    It hasn’t been an easy Freshman season for Andrew Wiggins, shouldering almost impossible expectations. But things have been looking good for him and Kansas since the Big 12 play began, continuing that trend with a 92-81 win over Iowa State and a career high for the projected number one pick in the next NBA draft.

  • Kansas Beat Iowa State – Andrew Wiggins Impresses in More Than One Way

    No, Andrew Wiggins doesn’t look like the second coming of (insert player’s name here) so far, but he’s still one of the more talented players in the country. Kansas also have a lot more to offer than just him, like Joel Embiid, who might be the best player in the nation, and Naadir Tharpe, who took over the offensive responsibilities in the 77-70 win over Iowa State.

  • Kansas vs Duke – Andrew Wiggins Steals The Spotlight From Jabari Parker

    Kansas vs Duke – Andrew Wiggins Steals The Spotlight From Jabari Parker

    Before even playing one game of college basketball, the 2013 class of Freshmen has been praised unlike any other in the past. Andrew Wiggins is the most hyped of them all, proving that every bit of compliment given to him was rightly places as he led Kansas to a 94-83 win over Duke and another highly touted freshman, Jabari Parker.