Checking in at Ian Thomsen's Sports Illustrated mock draft, one MAAC player can be found.

Rider's 6-foot-11 forward Jason Thompson is projected to go No. 26 to none other than the San Antonio Spurs.

Boy, wouldn't that be great for both Thompson and the MAAC, if the Broncs big man could learn from Tim Duncan.

Here's what Thomsen says about the other Thompson, with a p and an o instead of an e.

A long, unselfish big man who might be able to help the Spurs off the bench as a scorer and rebounder in a year or two. He needs to get stronger, but he's skilled.

Here's the link.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/ian_thomsen/05/21/mock.draft.3/index.html

For the record, Thomsen has the Bulls selecting 6-foot-11 forward Michael Beasley with the No. 1 overall pick.