IC Cold Links: Chicago Predraft Combine

Plenty of stories today out of the Chicago predraft combine yesterday. It appears Gordon Hayward was one of the few players saying anything interesting because his name and comments show up in several of the articles.

• Butler's Hayward would like to play for Pacers
  Mike Wells checks in on Gordon Hayward's interest in the paper. Also, mentions that Jordan Crawford is slated for a workout with the Pacers.
• Butler's Hayward calls leap to NBA 'surreal'
  Jeff Rabjohns reports on the drastic change in Gordon Hayward's life since declaring for the NBA draft.
• PACERS: Pacers Mock Draft Database
  Here's an update on the various mock drafts after the draft lottery.
• Gordon Hayward keeps NBA options open before Pre Draft Camp in Chicago
  Larry Hawley has more on Gordon Hayward's first day at the Chicago combine.
• Get that stuff out of here
  Mike Wells found a defensive-minded Hassan Whiteside to be an intriguing draft prospect. Whiteside is working with Hakeem Olajuwon on the finer points of defending the rim.
• NBA Draft Dish: Turner, Cousins Talk Up Improved Attitudes
  Sean Deveney finds the prospects at the top of the board doing their best to leave a squeaky clean impression.
• Wizards ask Gordon Hayward what they should do with No. 1 pick
  Frank Hughes finds the draft prospects doing their best to talk without saying anything substantive during interviews in Chicago.
• NBA At 2: Top Prospects Sitting Out - Basketball News & NBA Rumors -
  Alex Kennedy lists the players in Chicago who won't break a sweat during the basketball drills portion of the combine.
• Ekpe Udoh grew as player after leaving Michigan for Baylor | freep.com | Detroit Free Press
  Vince Ellis reports on how Ekpe Udoh has developed into a first round draft prospect.
• NBA Draft Combine: Day 1
  Aran Smith recaps what he saw in Chicago yesterday, although he gets a little melodramatic describing Larry Bird's reaction to Gordon Hayward.
• Source: Philaldephia 76ers, Doug Collins agree to terms
  Doug Collins is reportedly headed to Philly to fill the Sixers' head coaching vacancy.