Because It's Never Too Early . . .

Have a look at a 2008 NBA mock draft. It really is startling how fast the college game turns over now. None of the top five picks have yet played an NCAA contest, and only a handful of projected first round selections (Darren Collison, Roy Hibbert, Tyler Hansbrough, Brandon Rush) have had particularly distinguished careers to this point. Kansas State head coach Michael Beasley is slated to go second overall to the Celtics, but if I know Danny Ainge, he'll be sending that pick to the Buffalo Braves for Bob McAdoo.