Jordan Bell: To the NBA or Not to the NBA?

Bob Rickert Editorials

Oregon fans have rarely, if ever seen a player like Jordan Bell, but the NBA is filled with them. Long and athletic, a leaper, passer, terrific pick-setter with a high basketball IQ and a guy who finishes well on the break. If he had a proven low post game or a 12-foot jumper he’d be a sure-fire NBA 1st-round pick. …

Dillon Brooks to the NBA or Not to the NBA?

Bob Rickert Editorials

The question will be on everyone’s minds soon enough. Will Pac-12 Player of the Year Dillon Brooks be back in 2017-18? Let’s take a deeper look at why – or why not – he might be back. As the Pac-12 POY, some think he’s a lock to go to the NBA. Maybe not. Joe Young earned the honor and wound …