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French forward Noa Essengue, a projected top-20 pick, has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, he told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. The 18-year-old is currently ranked No. 17 in ESPN’s latest draft rankings. “Since I was a kid, it’s been my dream to get drafted by an NBA team,” Essengue said. “My goal now is to […]

Duke basketball star Kon Knueppel announced Wednesday that he’s heading to the 2025 NBA Draft after one season with the Blue Devils. “Forever a Blue Devil. Taking the Brotherhood with me to the next chapter” Knueppel wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Knueppel was outstanding in his lone season in Durham, helping lead Duke basketball alongside […]

In its program, Florida basketball has a history of running things back, as evidenced by the 2006 and 2007 Gators teams. Now, Alex Condon might be thinking about that, even with the 2025 NBA Draft around the corner. Condon has until May 28 to decide whether to withdraw his name from the draft. Should he […]

It may have seemed like the sky was falling after Kentucky basketball lost John Calipari to Arkansas, but the Wildcats had a very successful season in year one under Mark Pope. Kentucky consistently beat very good teams and earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament before losing out to Tennessee despite having a […]

After a strong season and a run to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament, Alabama basketball is already looking toward next season and what it can do to get back to the Final Four, like it did in 2023. However, that will be a tough task for Nate Oats and company after losing star […]

Monday has been a difficult, but not unexpected day for Illinois basketball. Just hours after star point guard Kasparas Jakucionis declared for the NBA Draft, standout wing Will Riley also announced his intentions to go pro this summer. Riley reclassified into the Class of 2024 coming out of high school and played for Illinois during […]

Illinois basketball was one of the most talented teams in the country last season, but now Brad Underwood is losing one of his top players. Standout freshman Kasparas Jakucionis is officially entering the NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Jakucionis is a projected lottery pick and has been all season, and he could even […]

All eyes are on next season or Kelvin Sampson and Houston basketball after their heartbreaking loss in the national championship game against Florida. Sampson is still chasing that elusive title, and now everyone is waiting to see what the Houston roster will look like heading into next season as it looks to get back to […]

Duke basketball freshman sensation Cooper Flagg became a special club member after winning the 2025 Wooden Award as the best college basketball player. A club that includes the likes of Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, and Zion Williamson.  He was more than gracious when accepting the honor, per Mark Medina of Sportskeeda.  “I don’t think I […]

The speculation surrounding the Brooklyn Nets’ draft lottery position has ended. Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss on Friday, the Nets are locked into sixth place in the lottery standings. Brooklyn’s odds will be as follows: 1st: 9.0% 2nd: 9.2% 3rd: 9.41% 4th: 9.62% 5th: 0% 6th: 8.62% 7th: 29.77% 8th: 20.55% 9th: 3.68% 10th: 0.15% […]

With the 2024-25 college basketball season now over, the focus turns to the upcoming NBA Draft. Early entrants have until April 27 to declare for the draft, and players who maintain their college eligibility have until June 15 to withdraw and return to school. Several projected first round picks have already declared for the NBA […]

With the explosion of NIL (name, image, likeness) deals in college basketball, it’s had an effect on players deciding to declare for the NBA Draft. In some cases, the NIL deals might surpass what they might make on an NBA rookie contract. Texas Tech Red Raiders’ star JT Toppin opted to skip the NBA Draft, […]

The Michigan State Spartans were one of the best teams in the Big Ten this season, but their run came to an end in the NCAA Tournament as they fell to Auburn in the Elite Eight. Head coach Tom Izzo has seen plenty of players go on to the NBA, including former NCAA champion Jason […]

The Chicago Bulls are still in play to make the 2025 NBA Playoffs proper, having clinched a play-in tournament berth. But regardless of how their 2024-25 campaign concludes, the Bulls will be busy checking their notes in the leadup to the 2025 NBA draft in June. It is also not too early to speculate which […]

The NCAA Tournament has always been a great avenue for college players to boost their NBA draft stock, and that has been the case in the 2025 edition of the Big Dance for Florida basketball star Walter Clayton Jr., who led the Gators to a national title. On Monday, Clayton and the Gators defeated the […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a chance to lock in the sixth spot in the draft lottery standings with a loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. They did everything they could to ensure that outcome. With all their starters ruled out, the Nets put out a rotation of G League call-ups and backups during a […]

While the San Antonio Spurs cross their fingers ahead of the NBA Draft Lottery  in a little more than a month, they’ll have two selections in the first round regardless barring any trades. Both could come in the lottery if the Atlanta Hawks, who parted with their 2025 first round pick in the 2022 Dejounte […]

As the college basketball season winds down, some of the biggest stars in the game are making their decisions about what they are doing next. Maryland basketball had a great season that ended with a Sweet 16 loss to Florida, and now star freshman Derik Queen has officially made his decision about his future. Queen […]

Oklahoma Sooners freshman phenom Jeremiah Fears’ college basketball career was a resounding success. However, after one season, the 2023 McDonald’s All-American declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday. In his lone campaign, Fears averaged an impressive 17.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. Fears’ impact spearheaded the Sooners’ first run to an NCAA […]

As expected, UConn men’s basketball freshman Liam McNeeley is headed to the NBA Draft, he told ESPN. McNeeley is the second Husky in as many years to enter the draft as a one-and-done player and only the third to do it in program history. He follows NBA Rookie of the Year betting favorite Stephon Castle, […]

Cooper Flagg is establishing himself amongst elite freshmen for Duke basketball. He’s even been in the conversation with Zion Williamson for that distinction, according to Bill Simmons. However, a former Duke basketball player dubbed Flagg as the most complete player. Since his dominance in the NCAA tournament, the conversation between him and Williamson only grows. […]

There was plenty of hype around Rutgers basketball coming into the season with star freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. The team didn’t live up to those expectations, missing out on the NCAA Tournament after a 15-17 season. Despite that, Harper and Bailey still showed off what makes them top prospects in the upcoming NBA […]

It’s now the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, and Washington Wizards fans will see their potential future star Cooper Flagg and No. 1 Duke play No. 4 Arizona on Thursday night. There’s no doubt that the 6-foot-9-inch, 205-pound freshman will be the top pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, as he has no major […]

Basketball players become megastars during March Madness. Every year, unheralded players burst onto the scene with Cinderella runs, and they boost their NBA Draft stock in the process. However, playing in the spotlight of the NCAA Tournament can have the opposite effect, too. If a player struggles under the bright lights, some scouts might assume […]

March Madness is the best time for NBA hopefuls to boost their draft stock. Every year, fans see star players cement their cases as future draftees, while other unheralded players come out of nowhere to shoot up draft boards. While there haven’t been as many Cinderella runs or NCAA Tournament darlings this year as there […]

Before he even stepped foot on campus at Duke University, Cooper Flagg was already being hailed as a generational prospect. The combination of size, skill, approach, athleticism, and appreciation for both the history and nuances of the game of basketball resulted in lofty comparisons that have ranged from Kevin Garnett to Anthony Davis to Shawn Marion […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg is leading his team in the NCAA tournament. The Blue Devils are in the Round of 32, with a game Sunday against Baylor. The star has several NBA executives looking at him as Flagg is considered a possible top NBA draft pick. Those NBA execs are liking what they are […]

As a vital part of a number one seed in the NCAA Tournament, Cooper Flagg may find himself in the Alamo City come early April. Should that happen, San Antonio Spurs fans would be tempted to keep him from getting on a return flight to Durham, North Carolina. But outside of the consensus top overall […]

It’s been over a decade since a draft has held as much stake for the Brooklyn Nets as next June’s. After trading Mikal Bridges and pivoting to a rebuild this summer, general manager Sean Marks paid a steep price to reacquire his 2025 and 2026 first-round picks from the Houston Rockets. Many Nets fans have […]

The Charlotte Hornets are tied with the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards for the best odds to land the number-one pick for the 2025 NBA Draft. The consensus first overall pick is set to be Cooper Flagg, and rightfully so. Averaging 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists, he could do everything on the floor […]

As the start of March Madness approaches, the Philadelphia 76ers are simply trying to field enough players to take the floor for their remaining games. Over the next few weeks, as the NBA draft becomes a bigger and bigger priority, they will have a lot of appointment viewing. The 76ers would be best suited to […]

Cooper Flagg might be the prospect the nation has its eyes on during the 2025 NBA Draft, but the Chicago Bulls will be well outside of the range to target him. The Bulls are victims of their inability to commit to either a rebuilding process or to accumulate superstar talent, and chips fall. This means […]

The Dallas Mavericks could still make a postseason run. In a season full of injuries, Dallas is still currently holding onto the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference. However, with Kyrie Irving out for the season, the Mavs’ chances of making a realistic NBA Finals run are slim. Making the right decisions in the […]

March Madness stars come in all shapes and sizes. Some of the best players in the NCAA Tournament are seasoned veterans who have been making an impact on college basketball for a long time, while other players from small schools aren’t well known until they lead their teams to surprising Cinderella runs. A great run […]

The Washington Wizards (15-51) are no longer the worst team in the NBA, as they’re one game ahead of the Utah Jazz (15-53) heading into Tuesday night. While there’s still a long way to go, it’s a significant accomplishment considering that the Wizards started 6-41, and is a promising sign for their rebuild. However, general […]

With Rutgers’ loss to USC in the first round of the 2025 Big 10 tournament, the collegiate careers of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have presumably come to a close. As two of the top prospects of the 2025 NBA Draft, Harper and Bailey have yet to make an official announcement but are expected to […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently received extremely unfortunate news, as Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season due to a torn ACL in his left knee. Anthony Davis may miss the remainder of the season due to injury. He is expected to be re-evaluated on Thursday. Will the Irving and Davis injuries […]

When news broke that Joel Embiid would miss the remainder of the season, it hit Philadelphia 76ers fans in a variety of different ways. Some fans lamented the loss of the season, recalling the excitement of what seemed like a very good offseason at the time. Others began to debate Embiid’s legacy, from winning scoring […]

After a rocky start to the season, Duke basketball has become one of the best teams in the country and has shredded nearly all comers in the ACC. Aside from a close loss to Clemson on the road, the Blue Devils have rattled off blowout win after blowout win in conference play, the latest of […]