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North Carolina Tar Heels freshman forward Nassir Little has declared for the 2019 NBA Draft and will forgo his remaining three years of eligibility, he announced Monday. Little has been slotted in as a projected first-round pick throughout the majority of the collegiate season, currently tabbed to go No. 17 overall, according to ESPN’s latest […]

Sunday night saw the official end to Zion Williamson’s short-lived college career, as his Duke Blue Devils fell to the Michigan State Spartans, 68-67, in the Elite 8 round of this season’s NCAA tournament. Despite the disappointing end to his season, however, Williamson still remains to be one of the biggest names coming into the […]

This may not exactly surprise you, but it appears that Zion Williamson has likely played his final collegiate game for the Duke Blue Devils. Following Sunday’s loss in the Elite Eight to the Michigan State Spartans, Williamson admitted that there is a good chance that he’ll be declaring for the NBA Draft after his freshman […]

One of the great mysteries of the NBA Draft is where highly-ranked prospects go after suffering injuries. A foremost 2019 example will be Bol Bol of the University of Oregon. The son of former NBA player Manute Bol played just nine games for Oregon last season. His campaign was cut short in December of 2018 […]

In an era of basketball where positionless players are coveted more than ever, the traditional rim-protecting center continues to have immense value. Teams are stocking up on long, athletic guards and wing players. And for good reason, as top teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors can trot out an array of them […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the best teams in the league today, and they are set to get richer in the offseason. The Celtics now have at least three first-round picks in the 2019 NBA Draft. According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, the Celtics have formally acquired the first-round pick of the Los Angeles […]

NBA scouts were more than encouraged upon seeing Murray State sophomore phenom Ja Morant take center stage for the first time in his collegiate career, doling out two incredible performances against Marquette and Florida State before being eliminated by the latter in a 90-62 defeat. While Morant has yet to declare for the NBA Draft, […]

Murray State sophomore guard Ja Morant gave fans and scouts equal reason to think he’s destined for an NBA future after his showcase in the NCAA Tournament, dropping only the eighth ever triple-double in tournament history during a win over No. 5 seeded Marquette in the opening round before scoring 28 points in a valiant […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce came out with an eye-catching statement on Sunday pertaining to Duke standout Zion Williamson. According to Pierce, he already considers Zion to be a top player not only in college, but in the world of basketball altogether: Here a Hot take for you all Zion Williams is already a top […]

Ja Morant is basketball’s latest household name. The Murray State sophomore introduced himself to a national audience in historic fashion on Thursday, showing out in his underdog team’s win over Marquette by scoring 17 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing 16 assists – just the eighth triple-double in NCAA Tournament history. Zion Williamson has the […]

Murray State sophomore point guard Ja Morant put on a show in his first nationally acclaimed opportunity in the NCAA Tournament, dropping only the eighth triple-double in the tournament’s history as the 12th-seeded Racers blazed past No. 5 seed Marquette 83-64 in the first round of competition. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has […]

Not only did no. 12 seed Murray State beat the no. 5 seed Marquette Golden Eagles, but they pounded them into oblivion. The Racers lived up to their namesake by getting out and making plays in transition, with star point guard Ja Morant piling up eight assists in the first half and 16 for the […]

Unbounded love is one hell of a drug. Of course, watching Ja Morant play basketball is, too. In the afterglow of Morant’s epic 17-point, 11-rebound, 16-assist triple-double in Murray State’s upset of Marquette in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, his father was asked by Bleacher Report’s Master Tesfatsion where the First-Team […]

Murray State star guard Ja Morant joined Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade as one of the eight players to record a triple-double in the NCAA tournament since assists became an official stat in 1983-84. Wade did it with Marquette when he was a college basketball star back in the day. The future NBA Hall of Famer […]

Ja Morant was more than ready for his March Madness moment. The electric sophomore floor general put on a show for a national audience and tens of NBA scouts on the biggest stage of his career to date on Thursday, leading 12-seeded Murray State to an 83-64 beatdown of 5-seeded Marquette. Morant, who’s seen his […]

Ja Morant is more than receptive of the recent comparisons to Russell Westbrook he has gotten before the start of the NCAA Tournament. A spry, freakishly athletic guard who can blur past his opponents off the dribble with sheer speed and dribble control, the Murray State prodigy has drawn comparisons to the player who once […]

The 2019 NCAA Tournament is loaded with the next group of players to hit the NBA Draft. From Duke to Washington, there are many teams with future NBA stars. Here are the five best NBA prospects in each region, starting with the South. South 1. DeAndre Hunter – Virginia All aboard the DeAndre Hunter train. […]

Possibly the most intriguing player in this summer’s NBA Draft is Texas Tech’s Jarrett Culver. The 6’5 guard is a definite lottery pick. His value has been as high as top-five, and as low as the 14th pick. Culver is a sophomore from Lubbock, Texas. He was a low-level prospect coming out of high school. […]

In the least surprising news since the sun was going to rise this morning, the Duke Blue Devils are the heavy favorite to win the 2019 NCAA Tournament. This comes after Zion Williamson led the Blue Devils to the ACC Tournament title over the weekend. Here are the odds, per BetOnline.ag: Duke +225 Virginia +550 […]

Longtime NBA icon and current ESPN analyst Paul Pierce gave his version of an unpopular opinion Sunday, telling the audience he would be willing to trade LeBron James if the Los Angeles Lakers could muster the No. 1 pick in the draft, expected to materialize as Zion Williamson. Pierce was prompted by co-panelist Chauncey Billups […]

Ja Morant is no longer the nation’s best kept secret. Many fans got to know the Murray State Racers point guard during what has been his sophomore collegiate campaign due to his jaw-dropping leaping ability, which has led to ferocious slam dunks that have been plastered all around social media. But Morant is more than […]

Duke forward Zion Williamson had perhaps the best return from injury in college history, coming back from a five-game absence to not miss a shot during a 13-of-13 masterpiece against the Syracuse Orange on Thursday night. The 6-foot-7 freshman is more than ready for the game that awaits the Blue Devils against longtime rival North […]

The likely first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft is back. Duke star Zion Williamson is scheduled to play in Thursday night’s game Syracuse. He couldn’t have returned at a better time, as the game is Duke’s first in the ACC Tournament. Williamson missed the last five games of the season with a knee […]

Heading into a marquee matchup with North Carolina on Feb. 20, Zion Williamson had firmly established himself as the best and most popular player in all of college basketball. Williamson was averaging 21.6 points and 8.8 rebounds with an unheard-of 42.3 PER, electrifying crowds and audiences with an array of high-flying antics and surprisingly good […]

Duke Blue Devils prized forward Zion Williamson is slated to return from a knee injury in time for the ACC Tournament, the team announced on Thursday morning. 🚨 ZI🤯N STATUS UPDATE: 🍿🍿🍿💨💨💨🚀🚀🚀✈️👀🎬🚂‼️🍽☀️🦁😈 (He’s back) pic.twitter.com/VleciNZ6V6 — Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) March 14, 2019 The projected No. 1 overall pick will return to action tonight against […]

The fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils dropped their regular-season finale to the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday night, but their spirits were immediately turned around with the announcement that freshman Zion Williamson is expected to return for the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament on Thursday against an opponent still to be determined: Coach K […]

At 22-42, the Atlanta Hawks are clearly in the midst of a rebuild. However, they’ve opened some eyes with their recent play and one player in particular has captured national attention in the process. Over their last five games, Atlanta has averaged 129.1 points and have come away with a win three times. They famously […]

The NBA is revamping its annual G League Elite Camp with the hope of getting more exposure for collegiate prospects preparing to enter the pros, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The camp will be a three-day event from May 12 through May 14, finishing one day ahead of the NBA Scouting Combine, which begins […]

The Zion Williamson injury did little to stop Duke from bouncing back from a loss at the hands of rival North Carolina, putting together a strong second half to beat Syracuse by 10 over the weekend. Freshman forward Cam Reddish struggled again with only five points in the win, but a few college coaches can […]

Duke star Zion Williamson is unquestionably one of the hottest prospects to come out of college in the past decade or so. He has been compared to many NBA players in the past, with some even labeling him as the next LeBron James. More comparisons came out of Sam Vecenie’s recent write-up for The Athletic, […]

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski made it clear he has had no talks with freshman forward Zion Williamson or his family to potentially shut him down for the rest of the season, according to ESPN’s Myron Medcalf. The proposition of calling his college career a wrap after 26 games has been brought forth by many current […]

The general consensus is that Duke forward Zion Williamson will be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and rightfully so. Williamson has been playing at an extremely high level and is one of the most unique prospects we’ve ever seen. With that said, Williamson’s 2018-19 campaign has overshadowed the play of his […]

According to Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today, the NBA has proposed lowering the draft age to 18. It’s no surprise that this news came up immediately following an injury to Duke star Zion Williamson last night. By lowering the age, players would be allowed to enter the draft right out of high school again. This would […]

The freak injury to Duke forward Zion Williamson has put in perspective his impending value to NBA teams hoping to acquire him. To some, he could be worth a bunch of wins right now if he had been allowed to go to the NBA straight from high school, making him an immediate game-changer: “If he […]

There is little doubt that Zion Williamson is going to be the number one overall pick in the upcoming draft. He has dominated the college level and seems ready to move on to the NBA. With Williamson’s dominant physical abilities, there are many who believed he could have been an NBA contributor immediately. Even if […]

Projected first overall pick Zion Williamson has been receiving a ton of hype over the past year. His speed and athleticism as a big man has been instrumental for Duke’s success as of late, and with March Madness looming, expect him to play better as the Blue Devils gun for the national championship. Despite being […]

Earlier this season, consensus No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson made his first appearance in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, as his Duke Blue Devils defeated the 12th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 69-58. Williamson apparently enjoyed his MSG debut, and in a recent interview with Devin Gordon of GQ, the 18-year-old shared what his […]

Duke Blue Devils freshman Zion Williamson is considered one of the most interesting NBA prospects we have seen in quite some time, possessing an unusual blend of size, skill and athleticism that has some comparing him to Hall of Fame power forward Charles Barkley. Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr., a Duke product himself, […]

In a game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers, Ja Morant, point guard for the Murray State Racers, caught some serious hang time on a dunk launched from a step inside the free throw line. Projected to be the fourth overall pick in the latest ESPN mock NBA draft, Morant already has some serious skills. The […]