NBA Rooks: Joel Embiid - Big Man, Big Dreams This news came just after potential lottery picks Dario Saric and Jusuf Nurkic, the two best players coming out of Europe, were on opposing sides in the Croatian League finals in the Zagreb arena named after Drazen Petrovic, on the 21st anniversary of Petrovic's death, in an underwhelming showing for Nurkic. What has already been months of intense buildup to draft night just got better, with the final weeks devoted to individual workouts and front offices gathering to formulate plans for the selections themselves. This is getting good. The latest read heading toward June 26 and the floor of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, following the adidas Eurocamp in Italy and based on conversations with executives and scouts from around the league: 1., Kansas, C, 7-0, 240 The call belongs to Cavs doctors as much as Cavs management. A healthy Embiid, cleared from the fractured back that ended his one-and-done college career early, with room to spare, so he moves back into the top spot unless bad news surfaces in the final weeks before Cleveland is officially on the clock. 2., Duke, SF, 6-8, 235 Parker is the most NBA-ready top prospect, without the same high ceiling as the others but also without the same risk.

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That could become for a general manager who likes job security. Plus, some teams see Parker as a power forward, an added appeal for the Bucks with Giannis Atetokounmpo coming off a promising rookie season at small forward.

3., Kansas, SF, 6-8, 200 The son of former Bulls, Rockets and 76ers guard Mitchell Wiggins improved in the second half before exiting the tournament with the much-publicized 1-for-6 shooting against Stanford. Teams still see great upside, with the stunning athleticism as a starting point, while acknowledging Wiggins is partly a victim to massive preseason hype. There are also concerns about not playing hard all the time. 4., Australia, PG, 6-6, 190 This is as much about Orlando's belief in whether Victor Oladipo can really become a point guard or it should call off the experiment and put Oladipo at shooting guard, his natural position. The problem is, Exum, for all the hype, is no clear answer. Some teams see him as more of a combo guard, or even more shooting guard, than playmaker.

The Magic could dodge the entire problem and take one of the power forwards to partner with Nikola Vucevic. 5., Kentucky, PF, 6-9, 250 Utah is in a tough spot, with point guards and power forwards on the board and Trey Burke and Derrick Favors on the roster and soon after a big financial commitment to Favors. But Randle, with a physical presence and a nonstop motor, has a chance to be special. Take him as the best player and consider trade possibilities, even with the report that he and miss summer league. 6., Indiana, PF, 6-10, 240 Vonleh can play physical inside or step outside and hit shots from the perimeter, a promising start after one season as one of the fast-risers on the board. That offensive versatility is one reason some teams like him more than Randle. Vonleh is going in a very good direction.

7., Arizona, PF-SF, 6-9, 225 A guy who does a lot for a team that needs a lot. Gordon's lack of perimeter game is a concern for someone who might play small forward, but he is an elite athlete who should grow into being able to defend multiple positions, only plays hard and has an advanced feel for the game for someone who doesn't turn 19 until about six weeks before training camp.

8., Oklahoma St., PG, 6-4, 220 Smart will be a physical force, has a chance to be very good defensively and has a great attitude, but the team that takes him will have to see true point guard through an assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.8-2.6 on a college squad with other NBA prospects. Some front offices do see it. 9., Creighton, SF, 6-8, 225 A small forward who can shoot joining a roster with non-shooter Michael Kidd-Gilchrist at the position?

McDermott has range and the experience of four years in college. The lack of athleticism will hurt on defense and in his ability to create on offense. 10., Michigan, SG, 6-6, 205 He shot 47 percent overall, 44.2 percent on threes, packed a lot of experience in pressure situations into two college seasons - the Big Ten Player of the Year checks a lot of boxes anyway, but especially for the 76ers.

Philly needs shooters, and shooters with deep range, and would have a new running mate in the backcourt for Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams. 11., Croatia, SF, 6-10, 235 A strong possibility for the 2013 lottery before withdrawing late, Saric has very good instincts and can play in transition or halfcourt.

The concerns are that he is turnover prone and has an inconsistent shot. 12., Duke, SF, 6-8, 210 Hood went from Mississippi State to sitting out last season as a transfer to pushing into lottery contention as a catch-and-shoot specialist with three-point range. The 42 percent from behind the arc and 80.7 percent on free throws draws attention. 13., Michigan St, PF, 6-10, 240 A solid pick for someone in the teens and especially for a team that might have to find a new power forward The 41 points in the Spartans' tournament opener, while suffering from mononucleosis, was merely the public notice to the masses. Payne showed an expanded offensive game all season and added muscle, the kind of upward trajectory front offices love to see. He already has the athleticism. 14., Michigan St, SG, 6-4, 210 Maybe Phoenix goes for the bold strike and moves Kristaps Porzingis all the way into the lottery and lets a rising star at power forward spend another year overseas.

Harris' stock took a hit as a shooting guard who went from 45.6 percent from the field as a freshman to 42.9 in 2013-14 and from 41.1 percent on threes to 35.2. He has good strength and can get to the rim, even though a little undersized. 15., D-League, SG, 6-4, 220 Hairston finished his season with the Texas Legends at 21.8 points and 32.3 minutes in 26 games, reinforcing his standing as a first-rounder who can score from the perimeter or go hard to the rim. Teams will look hard at his background after being suspended by the NCAA, in part over some acquaintances. 16., Syracuse, PG, 6-2, 180 This is too low for the best true point guard available, though without physical wow factor of Exum or Smart, but it's tough to find a team with a pressing point guard need around 10 to 14 if the Magic choose Exum near the top. Ennis won over front offices and went from prospect for the future to the immediate impact of one of the best freshmen in the country with steady play and composure beyond his years. 17., Bosnia, C, 6-11, 280 Nurkic does not show star potential, but he is on an upward trajectory of improvements, a consistent physical presence and good energy.

More importantly for his draft stock, he is the second-best center in the draft, a strong selling point. The Celtics could use a long-term starter there. 18., Latvia, PF, 6-11, 220 If the Suns keep all their picks, this spot screams draft-and-stash, with Porzingis a slight favorite over Clint Capela.

Porzingis is 18, already making a contribution for a team in Spain in the second-best league in the world and moves very well for a big man who could keep growing. 19., Switzerland, PF, 6-10, 210 He moved well into the first round with good showings in France, then pushed into lottery contention by flashing mobility to go with the size and toughness inside. The Bulls don't need three rookies on the roster, with the No. 16 pick and the possibility of Nikola Mirotic finally coming from Europe, when the idea will be to win in the playoffs. A nice prospect who could spend another season overseas is an ideal outcome here. 20., UCLA, PG-SG, 6-5, 180 The chance to let LaVine develop behind Lowry is worth strong consideration amid questions from teams whether he is a true point guard. UCLA didn't play him there last season, but LaVine, an electric athlete, insists that is his true position.

If he proves it, there is a real big upside. 21., North Carolina St., SF, 6-8, 225 For depth, because Oklahoma City seems to be in decent shape at small forward with that Durant guy. Without any consistent three-point range, Warren can score in bunches, has nice instincts and does damage on the boards. That makes him a nice boost for the bench, even if shooting guard is the pressing position need. That can be addressed later in the first round or, better, by acquiring a veteran via trade or free agency. 22., J, Kentucky, SF, 6-7, 210 Though he doesn't have ideal athleticism, Young will be a nice scoring addition for any team.

Memphis in particular can use the points, and especially from the perimeter. Playing when defenses have to pay so much attention to Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph inside would be a good way to break into the league. 23., Clemson, SF, 6-6, 198 Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown called him a human stat sheet. McDaniels scores, rebounds and blocks shots as a mega-athlete who will be able to use those physical gifts to overcome the size disadvantage waiting for him in the frontcourt in the pros. Lafayette, PG, 6-4, 185 Payton has good size, ball skills, defends and experience with the United States under-19 national team last summer. He didn't face top competition much in 2013-14, and when he did: 6-for-19 against Baylor, 3-for-11 against Louisville, 9-for-20 against Creighton.

The jumper has been a question all along. 25., UCLA, SF, 6-9, 230 He can handle the ball for a forward, is versatile, has good size and a nice feel for the game. A lack of athleticism that will hurt his ability to create and defend, though, and some teams see the possible future role as a point forward oversold because NBA defenses will take away a lot of what made him effective in college. 26., Connecticut, PG, 6-0, 175 Few players at any position would be more prepared to handle the expectations of Miami's win-now approach after four years in a championship program that produced other NBA talent. Napier plays fearless with composure and heart. He improved as a distributor as a senior, an important development since he would never be good enough as a scorer to make an impact.

27., Syracuse, SF, 6-8, 210 Harvey's son/Horace's nephew, a reserve for the Orangemen, scores, rebounds and has the kind of wingspan and athleticism that indicates he could become a standout defender. If the Suns don't trade the pick and don't use No. 18 for a player who will stay overseas next season, it's a virtual lock this one will be used on an international prospect as a stash pick. 28., Michigan, PF-C, 6-10, 260 McGary is expected to begin working out for teams next week as part of his recovery from a serious back injury. If he does well in the limited looks, unlike most players on the bubble for the first round who usually visit a lot of teams, and the medical reports go well, he has a chance to be part of a big-man rotation. The Clippers have been looking for more than a stop-gap as a third big for years. 29., UCLA, SG, 6-5, 205 Oklahoma City has obvious issues at shooting guard, with Thabo Sefolosha having quickly played his way from years as a starter to somewhere near the end of the bench by the Western Conference finals.

Adams may be the third UCLA player taken, yet could turn out to be the best, thanks to scoring instincts in transition or haldcourt and a tenacious attitude. 30., Tennessee, PF, 6-8, 260 He went from being a key part of the U.S. Team that won the under-19 world title to helping to lead Tennessee to the Sweet Sixteen, an ideal platform for a power player on the rise. Stokes is slightly undersized but uses strength and a long wingspan to rebound at a high rate, especially on the offensive boards, and score inside. Scott Howard-Cooper has covered the NBA since 1988. You can e-mail him and The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA, its clubs or Turner Broadcasting.

By September 27, 2010 04:25 PM At RIM’s annual developer conference in San Francisco, it debuted a new social element to its much-loved BlackBerry Messenger instant messaging application. The new features are meant to allow BBM users to more easily share information, links and other data via RIM’s dedicated service.

With the new BlackBerry Messenger Social Platform, developers can build applications that interface with BBM, allowing users to connect with one another in a different and richer way. First-to-market is imperative in the mobile space, and lack of content can affect consumer purchases.

Such was the advice to attendees at last week’s Mobile Media World 2010 in Toronto. Tom Hearne, chief financial officer at ScoreMedia, said being first to market was incredibly important when launching its mobile app, which is available on iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and iPad devices. Hearne was speaking during a panel session called “Hardware Matters: Media Tablets, Smartphones, eReaders.” Hearne said Score Media will also be one of the first to market an app for Windows Phone 7, which launches in Canada later this year. “Even if other bigger players like ESPN come in to the market, we can compete incredibly well because we’ve already gone out and established a following that seems to continue to grow,” said Hearne.

Krista Napier, panel moderator and senior analyst at IDC Canada, asked the panel how companies should measure ROI when launching mobile marketing strategies. John Kennedy, director mobile at LG Electronics, said it comes down to first defining who your target is. “If you can very crisply articulate who it is, what they do, how they consume media, what are the sites they view, what is the content they want to view then you can articulate the associated services you need to deliver. “If they’re hunters or early adopters, then it’s highly likely I want my brand on Android or Windows Phone 7, or I want it on the first tablet because there’s going to be a vacuum of content and games,” he said.

The Score’s Hearne said his company was looking to achieve reach when it launched its various mobile applications to generate the best number of page views. “A year ago it was, ‘How can I monetize that?’ Now we have a very clear path It’s very clear that mobile advertising works, so it’s not a matter of ‘Build it and they will come.’ We know the type of returns we can get,” he said. Mobile Media World was part of the second annual Mobile Innovation Week, which concluded on Friday. By The Canadian Press TORONTO – Score Media Inc. (TSX:SCR), a Toronto-based sports broadcaster, says it has acquired 20 per cent of NuLayer Inc., a software developer for mobile and Web-based services.

Financial terms of the deal, announced Thursday, were not released. Score Media said the transaction helps the company develop new technologies for sports broadcasting services on the Web and through wireless applications for iPads and other devices around the world.

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NuLayer, a customized software company, created a recently launched software application that provided Score services on iPads and is working on technology for social media and other applications. “Our mobile, web and iPad platforms are growing exponentially and we are constantly looking for new, creative ways to further engage our fans,” Score Media’s chief operating officer Benjie Levy said in a release before stock markets opened Thursday.

September 16, 2010 By Jeff Beer In the crowded bleachers that are Canadian sports media, the battleground for brand distinction is increasingly digital. Between growth in online editorial and the emergence of mobile and iPad applications, engaging fans on multiple platforms has never been more important. In a move to further enhance its digital presence, the Score Media announced today it has acquired a 20% stake in Toronto–based mobile and web development firm NuLayer. Score has been working with NuLayer over the last year on a number of its digital products, including the brand’s iPad app, which launched in July.

Financial details of the deal were not released. The sports broadcaster’s executive vice–president and COO Benjie Levy said the deal will take the Score’s ability to develop new products to another level. “The guys at NuLayer are incredibly smart and love pushing the envelope, so we’re thrilled to partner more closely with them,” said Levy. “Our overriding philosophy here is to focus on the user. How are people interacting with us and our content?

There’s no question we’re seeing a shift in how people are consuming media, so for us to remain relevant, this type of innovation is essential. Opportunities like this only accelerate our ability to push into the digital world.” Levy credits the Score’s aggressive multi–platform development for much of the company’s financial growth. The company’s reported revenue for third quarter this year increased by 11% to $12 million compared to $10.8 million at the same time last year. “It’s important for us that we’re not just growing digital for digital’s sake,” said Levy. “It’s a positive contributor to our financial results. We’re not sitting here, investing a ton of money and hoping that there might be a financial return at some point down the road. This is a growing and meaningful part of our business.”.

Benjie Levy, Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer, Score Media Inc. Is photographed at Score’s studios in Toronto, Ont.

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16, 2010 7:57AM EDT Last updated on Thursday, Sep. 16, 2010 8:03AM EDT Score Media Inc. (1.050.043.96%), a Toronto-based sports broadcaster, says it has acquired 20 per cent of NuLayer Inc., a software developer for mobile and Web-based services. Financial terms of the deal, announced Thursday, were not released. Score Media said the transaction helps the company develop new technologies for sports broadcasting services on the Web and through wireless applications for iPads and other devices around the world. NuLayer, a customized software company, created a recently launched software application that provided Score services on iPads and is working on technology for social media and other applications. “Our mobile, web and iPad platforms are growing exponentially and we are constantly looking for new, creative ways to further engage our fans,” Score Media’s chief operating officer Benjie Levy said in a release before stock markets opened Thursday.

By If you have even a passing interest in sports (or just want to show off your iPad), get TheScore. When I see an app like, it forces me to think in big-picture terms, as in: this is how sports news was meant to be consumed. Not in some day-old newspaper or tiny app, but on a big, beautiful screen jam-packed with scores, standings, videos, and blogs. In other words, I’m really digging TheScore–and I’m not even that into sports. (It says clearly on my Tech Nerds of America membership card that sports are permissible only as a “passing interest” or for “social interaction research.”) Actually, I do consume a lot of college basketball, which is just one of the dozen-plus major categories covered by the app.

Others include MLB, football (both American and Canadian), basketball, hockey, and numerous soccer leagues I’ve never heard of. Within any selected section, you can scroll through related Top Stories, Buzz, Videos, and Blogs, or check out the latest scores and standings. The latest baseball scores appear in a scrollable ticker across the top, followed by a search option for looking up players or teams. Search for Detroit Tigers, for example, and you’ll get team headlines, current standing, game schedule, and a list of team leaders (any of which you can tap for a pop-up summary). TheScore also serves up half a dozen video channels (including “The Basketball Jones” and “The Break”) and an equal number of blogs (“Hockey or Die” and “Branded” among them). In short, there’s an endless amount of good stuff here for sports fans–and you just can’t beat the price: TheScore is free.

(Ad-free, too.). Susan Krashinsky Media Reporter From Tuesday’s Globe and Mail Published on Monday, Jul.

26, 2010 6:34PM EDT Last updated on Monday, Jul. 26, 2010 7:34PM EDT If only the touch-sensitive screen were more responsive to those wearing a foam finger, sports fans would have just about everything they need. Score Media Inc. (0.91—-%) launched its exhaustive iPad application on Saturday, building on the Toronto-based media company’s offerings for other platforms beyond its specialty TV station. Score Media has already had cross-border success with its smart phone apps for devices such as the and the BlackBerry. On the bigger screen of the iPad, it offers the usual stats and box scores, as well as blogs, videos and articles on sports ranging from college basketball to Frisbee and Red Bull Flugtag (a competition for “human-powered flying machines”). With the launch, Score Media enters an arena where other media companies have been relatively slow to develop products.

The Score’s biggest competitors in specialty television, Sportsnet and TSN, both have apps for the iPhone, but nothing specifically developed for the iPad yet. ESPN has a similar product in ScoreCenter XL, but it costs $5 to download, while theScore iPad edition is free. Major League Baseball’s app is even pricier, at $15.

Since its launch on Saturday, theScore is now the top free sports app and the second-most popular app overall in the Canadian iTunes store. Store, it’s ranked second in the free sports category, just behind Sports Illustrated. The divergent paths of paid vs. Free are being navigated by media companies beyond just the sports realm. The Wall Street Journal, which has had success charging for its content on the Web, offers a free download for its iPad app, but then prompts users to subscribe, or register for free for a limited amount of content. BBC News is just one outlet with a rich, well-constructed free app. For media companies that are not publicly financed, as the BBC is, such free apps depend on advertising for financial support.

The Globe and Mail’s app, which launched Sunday, is one example, dominated so far by automotive ads. Score Media has a similar business model in mind, but ads are not yet launched on its app. “We’re in front of our advertising partners right now with it, and the reaction has been positive so far,” said Benjie Levy, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Score Media. The company has been successful selling ads for its mobile offerings – which have been downloaded 4.5 million times so far across the BlackBerry, iPhone and Android devices. Levy expects many of the same advertisers targeting young men, such as beer companies and fast food restaurants, will also be drawn to the iPad. “Making it free turns the app into a more widespread marketing vehicle,” said independent technology analyst Carmi Levy. While paid apps can turn away part of a potential audience, he added, the right free apps could be the “ideal means of connecting audiences to media outlets more closely than ever before.”.

IN CANADA by Related Content: With World Cup games airing so close together, there is little time to cruise looking for a new location. The new Bar Finder for ScoreMobile app solves oh-so-many weekend drinking problems by sorting through TV listings to determine which networks are broadcasting games, and providing maps to bars that are airing those channels. But the app also highlights the pubs that are offering FIFA or Budweiser on-premise promotions, a feature that can be extended to other Labatt brands in the future, explains Ruben Jongstra, supervisor, digital strategies, UM Canada, the agency that brought together The Score and Budweiser for the mobile execution and co-developed the app with Grip, which handled the creative aspects. Q: Tell us about your app: what does it do and why did you develop it? A: With the inclusion of the new TV listings page within the app, we saw the opportunity to provide Canadian sports fans with a tool to help them find the places in which they can catch their favourite sporting events while enjoying a Budweiser. Users even have the option to narrow the list down further to only places which are currently running Budweiser’s 2010 FIFA World Cup on-premise promotions.

Q: What is your media strategy? Why did you think an app was the best way to reach your target audience? A: By integrating within the application we are able to create a personalized link between Budweiser and Canadian sports fans while being able to provide them with value in the sense of timely and relevant information that will help enrich their daily lives. Q: How does this app contribute to your overall campaign or brand strategy?

A: We find this integration helps to answer some of the challenges facing the brand in terms of finding innovative ways to engage the consumer, while providing value to not only the consumers, but also Budweiser’s valued bar customers. Q: How will this app be promoted to consumers?

A: We will be running promotional banners within the ScoreMobile application promoting the Bar Finder tool, as well as be promoting within the Budweiser Facebook fan base. Q: In what ways will this app continue to be developed going forward? A: We will look to continue to update and upgrade the Bar Finder tool beyond just keeping the bar lists and promotional details up to date. We also look to leverage this great tool among many of the brands within the Labatt brand portfolio throughout the year in order to give Canadian sports fans the opportunity to participate in all the timely Labatt on-premise promotions as they take place. Bar Finder for ScoreMobile launched on June 24 and is available for free on iPhone and Blackberry through iTunes App Store and Blackberry App World. By 25 Jun 2010 13:53 Canadian sports nuts are going to love this. The King of Beers and Score Media have announced a fantastic add-on to the already amazing free mobile sports app- The Score Mobile with Bar Finder.

Score Mobile is a leading mobile provider of sports scores, previews, stories and player stats. Its many personalization options make it the ultimate source for sports fans.

With the newest addition of Bar Finder, users are provided information on where to go to watch the game and have a pint or two. The features include:. Robust television listings for live sporting events on all major TV networks.

Maps and distances to local bars across Canada where the games are available for viewing. Highlighted bars participating in seasonal promotions There’s nothing like getting together with your friends to watch the game; a few laughs, few wings, a few fights and even a few goals. Now you guys can decide where to go to catch all of the action, regardless if it’s the CFL, NHL or whatever your game may be.

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