* Hornets Hype has a link to a genius flash game called Buggin’ Out where you’re a Fleur De Bee and you get to shoot falling Spurs.

* Check out this classic YouTube clip of Charles Barkely reading the teleprompter and announcing that he’s a dumbass. Genius!

* Rush The Court talked about the latest Academic Progress Report for NCAA teams and I’m proud to announce North Carolina had the highest score.

* I have to give David Sparks credit for creating a new way of measuring NBA players effectiveness. He created a sight called Peoples’ Statistic where he ranked the top players in the NBA from this current season as well as ranked the top 50 Modern Greats. He’s still looking for feedback so make sure you check out his rankings and then drop him an email (dsparks@gmail.com) with your comments or suggestions.

* Sorry for being slow in linking to this but ESPN released their 2008 Fan Satisfaction Rankings.

* Huge props to Matt Watson from Detroit Bad Boys for being part of a panel of Detroit Sports Bloggers on WDET’s Detroit Today.

* Matt Watson also posted a great interview with Rashard Lewis on AOL Fanhouse this week about talking trash in the playoffs.

* Less than a week after Buzz Bissinger caused waves in the blogging community for ripping on blogs during his apperance on Bob Costas’ show on HBO, The Big Lead secured an exclusive interview with the talented writer.

* What’s up with coaches inking eighth graders to scholarships?

* Chris Bosh posted yet another creative YouTube video.

* In case you missed it, Tuesday was Chris Paul Blog Day.

* Next season you’ll be able to watch Euroleague games on your computer… unless you’re like me and live in Canada where ESPN 360 isn’t available.

* Carnival of the NBA #56 is up at The On Deck Circle.

* Zach Feinstein is the latest “buzz worthy” draft prospect…