http://www.nba.com/archive/news/features/chris_dortch/news_archive.htmlNBA.COM - Chris Dortchen-us© 2013 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.Tue, 21 May 2013 00:18:45 EDThttp://www.nba.com/2013/news/features/chris_dortch/05/09/illinois-state-jackie-carmichael-nba-draft-2013/index.htmlMidway through Jackie Carmichael's career at Illinois State, he shared a goal with his coach at the time, Tim Jankovich.Tue, 14 May 2013 11:31:46 EDThttp://www.nba.com/2013/news/features/chris_dortch/04/25/lehigh-guard-c-j-mccollum-nba-draft-2013/index.htmlThe broken foot that brought the exemplary college career of Lehigh guard C.J. McCollum to a sudden end in early January may have temporarily derailed his preparation for the NBA, but it gave him plenty of time to hone his skills for what he hopes will become his post-basketball profession.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:17:42 EDThttp://www.nba.com/2013/news/features/chris_dortch/04/19/kentavious-caldwell-pope-georgia-nba-draft-2013/index.htmlGeorgia guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is going to be an interesting case study in the run-up to the NBA Draft.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:39:33 EDThttp://www.nba.com/2013/news/features/chris_dortch/04/12/high-flying-arizona-state-swingman-carrick-felix-has-come-a-long-way/index.htmlArizona State swingman Carrick Felix was making it up as he went along in the slam dunk championship at the Final Four last week, feeding off the crowd, taking suggestions from players -- flying by the seat of his pants, you might say -- when inspiration struck, giving him an opportunity to show off his one obvious NBA skill.Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:15:57 EDThttp://www.nba.com/2013/news/features/chris_dortch/04/04/colorado-state-big-man-iverson-bets-big-in-chasing-nba-dream/index.htmlColton Iverson's college basketball odyssey spanned five years, two schools and three head coaches, and it included a risky transfer that could have crushed his dreams.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:31:32 EDThttp://www.nba.com/2013/news/features/chris_dortch/03/19/scouting-the-ncaa-tournament-for-nba-draft-talent-2013/index.htmlBesides the obvious drama provided by who wins and who loses in the NCAA Tournament the next couple of weeks, there will be some interesting sidelights. NBA fans will want to pay particular attention, because the brackets have provided some opportunities for potential 2013 NBA Draft picks to showcase their skills.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:32:17 EDThttp://www.nba.com/2013/news/features/chris_dortch/03/07/ncaa-tournament-a-proving-ground-for-nba-draft-2013-hopefuls/index.htmlThey call it March Madness for good reason. Strange things happen when college basketball enters its postseason. Dramatic upsets and heroic deeds abound. Sometimes it seems as though the only sure thing is that there's no sure thing.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:25:23 ESThttp://www.nba.com/2013/news/features/chris_dortch/03/01/memphis-d-j-stephens-an-intriguing-but-raw-nba-draft-prospect/index.htmlIn a late February game between Conference USA opponents, Southern Miss forward Dwayne Davis is faced with a decision. Davis is a couple of steps beyond the 3-point line and, for a second at least, is wide open. But there's a problem barreling his way.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:31:50 EDThttp://www.nba.com/2013/news/features/chris_dortch/02/22/bucknell-big-man-mike-muscala-2013-nba-draft/index.htmlLast week, we told the story of South Dakota State guard Nate Wolters, a formerly little-known high school player from Minnesota who has improved his game and his profile enough to be considered a legitimate NBA Draft pick.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:32:24 EDThttp://www.nba.com/2013/news/features/chris_dortch/02/14/south-dakota-state-nate-wolters-putting-up-numbers-turning-scouts-heads/index.htmlBecause he plays at one of college basketball's more remote outposts, South Dakota State guard Nate Wolters occasionally gets lost amid a barrage of televised games, forgotten in conversations about the game's best point guards and pushed to the background by higher-profile players with seemingly better NBA Draft resumes.Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:28:42 EST