Blake Griffin Q + A

by Cub Buenning One year ago, Oklahoma Sooner forward Blake Griffin was coming off an impressive freshman collegiate campaign but was not yet a household name. For the college hoops diehards, he was a burgeoning superstar that helped revive the local university program. While some experts thought that leaving after his freshman year would have been a mistake (Cub Scouts had him last year as the No. 2 pick behind Derrick Rose) this year, there is no debate. Blake Griffin will be the first name called in tomorrow’s NBA Draft; the L.A. Clippers have already said as much. From his chiseled 250-pound frame to his nimble feet to his startling athleticism, Griffin is a rare talent. He can dominate a smaller player at the block, can knock down the 15-foot jumper or fill a lane on the break for a highlight reel finish. Three months after being eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in the Elite Eight by eventual champion, North Carolina, the 6-10 Griffin is no longer in his Oklahoma City ho...