3 days ago

Isaiah Evans’ $4 Million Draft Look Meets Painful Round 1 Slide

Evans arrived at the NBA Draft wearing more than $4 million in custom diamond accessories, including a $3 million brooch and $1 million wallet chain, hoping to “make an impact.” Instead, the Duke guard became the only green room invite not picked in Round 1, turning a historic outfit into an awkward wait for Round 2.

By Raahib Singh

4 days ago

NCAA Eligibility Shake-Up Could Reshape College Basketball’s Talent Market

The NCAA’s new five-year eligibility clock effectively ends redshirts and limits athletes to five years after high school graduation or turning 19. For basketball, the biggest impact could be closing the international loophole that let older pros consider college, reducing Yam Madar-style cases while making roster planning younger, tighter and more legally predictable across recruiting cycles.

By Raahib Singh

4 days ago

Yaxel Lendeborg’s Draft Slide Could Put Charlotte Hornets in Play at No. 18

Lendeborg could reportedly fall out of the lottery and slide into the No. 15-to-18 range, possibly giving Charlotte a chance at him with the 18th pick. Brett Siegel still views him as a lottery talent “for several reasons,” making the rumored drop one of the more intriguing draft-night developments for teams seeking frontcourt upside.

By Raahib Singh

4 days ago

Caleb Wilson to Chicago Bulls Seen as 2026 NBA Draft Lock at No. 4

Wilson is viewed as a stronger draft lock to Chicago than AJ Dybantsa is to Washington, with the UNC one-and-done projected for the Bulls at No. 4. The report praises his athleticism, mindset and teammate qualities, while saying his upside could make him this class’s best long-term NBA player and push real draft mystery to the Clippers at No. 5.

By Raahib Singh

4 days ago

AJ Dybantsa’s Father Says Agents Tried to Use His Son

Entering the draft without an agent, Dybantsa’s father, Ace, said agents and middlemen flooded AJ’s DMs with offers of “money, cars and other perks,” forcing blocks. He said some tried to control access, adding, “I thought AJ was my son.” Ace said, “trying to use my son” would not work because AJ is “No. 1” and already knows his value.

By Raahib Singh

5 days ago

Dusty May's 3 Reasons For Leaving Michigan For The Mavericks

Dusty won an NCAA championship with the Wolverines and boasted a 64-13 record with them. So, why leave? Shams Charania reports that there were three reasons: Cooper Flagg, the city of Dallas, and the new leadership the Mavericks currently boast. With Flagg at the helm, the Mavs have quite the bright future which must be quite attractive for May.

By Samir Mehdi

5 days ago

Darryn Peterson Defends Working Out Just For The Washington Wizards

Darryn wants to go first overall just as AJ does. In his attempt to do so, he only worked out for the Wizards. "Just a decision that was made. I’m definitely not dodging any team. Whoever takes me, I’m going to come in and be delighted to be there. Wherever that happens to be, they’ll get the best me."

By Samir Mehdi

5 days ago

Duke's John Scheyer Could Also Make The NBA Jump Like Dusty May

Dallas hired Michigan's Dusty May after firing Jason Kidd. Shams Charania reports that May won't be the only major collegiate coach to make the college-to-pro jump. "Dusty May always felt… he was going to make the jump to the NBA. So is John Scheyer who is gonna make a jump from all accounts. He’s just got that build to him."

By Samir Mehdi

5 days ago

Jay Williams Slots AJ Dybantsa First in 2026 NBA Draft Top Five

Williams ranked Dybantsa No. 1 in his mock top five, calling him “an absolute stud” with Tracy McGrady and Jaylen Brown traits. He put Darryn Peterson second, Cameron Boozer third, Caleb Wilson fourth and Mikel Brown Jr. fifth, praising Boozer’s consistency, Wilson’s “absolute dog” mentality and Brown’s upside over Koa Peat.

By Raahib Singh

5 days ago

Stephen A. Smith Questions Darryn Peterson as Washington Wizards’ Franchise Star

Smith said he has “zero questions” about Peterson’s game, but wonders whether Washington can trust him as “that dude” across an 82-game season and the playoffs. He said the No. 1 pick must become the “face of the franchise,” and after moving on from Trae Young, the Wizards owe fans a consistent centerpiece.

By Raahib Singh

5 days ago

College Sports Climate Pushed Dusty May Toward Mavericks Job

Norlander said May had already acknowledged he could eventually leave college basketball for the NBA, but the timing was accelerated by the “college environment.” He said a source close to May pointed to a lack of “guard rails” and “true firm infrastructure” in college sports, plus Dallas’ Cooper Flagg upside, as major catalysts.

By Raahib Singh

5 days ago

Stephen A. Smith: Jon Scheyer Must Win At Duke Before Thinking NBA Jobs

Smith praised Scheyer as “a damn good coach,” citing his 124-25 record across four seasons succeeding Mike Krzyzewski. But he said Scheyer should not leave Duke for the NBA without a national title, arguing, “You don’t leave Duke until you finish the job,” especially after having talents like Cooper Flagg and Cameron Boozer.

By Raahib Singh

5 days ago

Dusty May Makes College-to-Pro Jump as Newly Appointed Dallas Mavericks Head Coach

May has agreed to become the Mavericks’ new head coach, according to Shams Charania, Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel. The move brings the 2026 NCAA championship coach from Michigan to Dallas, marking a major college-to-pro swing for the Mavericks and Masai Ujiri as the franchise reshapes its sideline with a title-winning college leader.

By Raahib Singh

8 days ago

Gene Bess, College Basketball’s Winningest Coach, Dies at 91

Bess, the winningest coach in college basketball history, died Friday at 91, his son Brian announced. Across 50 seasons at Three Rivers College, he went 1,300-416, won NJCAA titles in 1979 and 1992, reached 17 national tournaments and eight Final Fours, coached Latrell Sprewell, and entered the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023 after retiring in 2020.

By Raahib Singh

9 days ago

AJ Dybantsa Hopes LeBron James Stays in NBA for Rookie Matchup

Dybantsa said he hopes James does not retire because “playing against Bron will be crazy.” The projected top draft pick said he and fellow prospects would not be starstruck, but admitted, “at the end of the day, bro, it’s LeBron,” calling it “crazy” just to share the same NBA court with him.

By Raahib Singh

12 days ago

AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson Visits Signal Race for NBA Draft’s Top Picks

BYU’s Dybantsa and Kansas’ Peterson are treating the June 23-24 NBA draft like a two-team race. Shams Charania reported Dybantsa worked out for only the Wizards and Jazz, who hold picks No. 1 and No. 2, while Peterson visited only Washington and skipped other meetings, believing he could go first overall.

By Raahib Singh

25 days ago

AJ Dybantsa Credits Family for Keeping No. 1 Pick Pressure Grounded

Dybantsa said being the No. 1 high school player never let him “get too ahead” of himself because his parents kept him grounded. He joked his dad would nitpick a 40-point game by saying, “You didn’t get 10 rebounds,” adding he tries “to be humble,” even while knowing he wanted “to kill people in high school.”

By Raahib Singh

25 days ago

AJ Dybantsa Makes His Case To Be No. 1 Pick in 2026 NBA Draft

Dybantsa told Gilbert Arenas the Wizards should take him first because he is “super versatile,” can guard “one through five,” and plays “the right way.” He said he tries to win, involve teammates, and still bring “a lot of highlight plays.” Arenas backed the pitch, saying his son called Dybantsa “that dude” after USA camp in Chicago.

By Raahib Singh

28 days ago

Cameron Boozer Could Be a 20-and-10 Guy From Day One and an All-Star as a Rookie

"I think he's going to be a 20-and-10 guy from day one, and I think he's even going to make a run, potentially, at being an All-Star as a rookie," Givony said on The Herd. Analytics staff in every NBA front office have Boozer ranked No. 1, per DraftExpress. Boozer averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds as a Duke freshman.

By Adit Pujari

28 days ago

Cameron Boozer Builds No. 1 Pick Buzz

Boozer is drawing No. 1 pick consideration, with analytics staff reportedly viewing him as the top prospect in the draft. The expectation is immediate production: a “20-and-10 guy from day one” who could even push for All-Star status as a rookie. If teams value certainty, Boozer’s scoring, rebounding, and polish may challenge the usual ceiling debate.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

John Calipari Floats Moving SEC Tournament to Start of the Season

Arkansas HC Calipari proposed starting the season with the SEC Tournament, letting every team play three games, and the finalists play four. He said that would avoid playing “three games in a week” before the NCAA Tournament. The idea could boost November basketball and ease March travel crunches, but TV value and football competition make it difficult.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Tounde Yessoufou Withdraws From 2026 NBA Draft, Commits to St. John’s

Shams Charania has reported that Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou, a potential first-round pick, has withdrawn from the 2026 Draft and committed to St. John's. He will join the Red Storm men's basketball program and play for Rick Pitino. Tounde averaged 17.8ppg and 5.9rpg in his freshman year and is likely hoping to get drafted higher in the seemingly weaker 2027 class.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Jeremy Fears Walks Back On NBA Draft Declaration, Returns To College

Fears initially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility to gather information on what his standing among his fellow draftees would be. He's now returning to Tom Izzo's Michigan State for his junior year. He averaged 15.2 points and a nation-leading 9.4 assists while earning First Team All-Big Ten and Second Team AP All-American honors.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Milan Momcilovic Withdraws From 2026 NBA Draft, Returns to College

Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic is withdrawing from the NBA draft and returning to college, Pete Thamel reported. Thamel stated that Momcilovic, the NCAA's best shooter last season with a 48.7% 3-point shot, is the number 1 player in the portal. He was projected to go in the first round, with the potential to drop into the second round.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Matt Able Withdraws From 2026 NBA Draft, Makes Move to UNC

Jon Rothstein reported Able will withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and play for North Carolina next season. The move sends the former NC State guard across the rivalry, giving the Tar Heels another backcourt piece as he leaves the pro process behind and makes an in-state ACC switch to Chapel Hill.

By Raahib Singh

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