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NBA Draft Grades: Non-Lottery Teams

Bailey Bassett August 6, 2021

Teams not drafting in the National Basketball Association lottery have a wider range of possible grades in their post-draft report card. It's harder to get great players later in the draft, but when...

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Bassett’s post-2021 NBA Draft player grades: Lottery Teams

Bailey Bassett August 5, 2021

The NBA draft has come and gone. Some people say you can't grade a draft for at least four years, but where's the fun in that? Bailey Bassett has you covered with his takes on what teams improved with...

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Bassett’s NBA Mock Draft part 2, picks 15-30

Bailey Bassett July 28, 2021

Earlier we looked at the players I think will be selected in the first 14 picks of the NBA draft lottery. While this year's lottery is supposed to be as good as ever, you never know who will emerge...

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Bassett’s 2021 NBA Mock Draft part 1, picks 1-14

Bailey Bassett July 28, 2021

The NBA draft is right around the corner on July 29, which means it's mock draft season. This year provides a great class filled with everything there is to offer. There is superstar talent, depth,...

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NBA Finals post-game 1 predictions

Bailey Bassett July 8, 2021

For over half a decade, the outcome of the NBA Finals was somewhat predictable. The Golden State Warriors dynasty was dominating the league with a formula for sustained championship success. The Toronto...

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53-man Broncos roster prediction: Part 1, Offense

Bailey Bassett June 24, 2021

The final National Football League cut date, where teams have to trim their rosters down to 53 players, isn’t until August 31. Still, it's never too early to predict just how each team will fill...

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53-man Broncos roster prediction: Part 2, Defense/Special Teams

Bailey Bassett June 24, 2021

Earlier we looked at the Denver Broncos, who I believe will make the 53-man roster come this regular season. The Broncos have a lot of intriguing talent on the offensive side of the ball. However,...

Isaiah Stevens (4) shoots over a defender during the University’s basketball game vs Boise State University at Moby Arena Jan. 29. CSU loses 85-77. (Devin Cornelius | Collegian)

Bassett: Thanks, Collegian, for helping me to pursue my dreams

Bailey Bassett May 5, 2021

Editor’s Note: Traditionally, graduating seniors working at The Collegian are given the chance to write a farewell note at the end of their tenure at CSU. Almost every child's dream growing up is...

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Bailey Bassett’s NFL mock draft, part 2

Bailey Bassett April 28, 2021

On Monday, I predicted the first 16 selections of the first round, now I will give my thoughts on who will round out the next 16 picks to finish the first round of the NFL draft.  17. Las Vegas Raiders:...

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Bailey Bassett’s NFL mock draft, part 1

Bailey Bassett April 25, 2021

This year's NFL draft is sure to be full of surprise picks and unexpected trades, and while no one can ever construct a mock draft perfectly, I'm here to predict what I think will happen come Thursday. 1....

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Future NBA players in the Mountain West, part 2

Bailey Bassett April 21, 2021

In part one, we examined some basketball prospects from the Mountain West Conference that have the potential to play professional basketball. Not all prospects are created equal, and the Mountain West...

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Future NBA players in the Mountain West, part 1

Bailey Bassett April 18, 2021

The Mountain West basketball conference was absolutely loaded with talent this season, and it showed as four teams played into March. Utah State University and San Diego State University both played...

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