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The 2026 NBA Draft closed without any LSU players selected, marking the fourth straight year of disappointment. However, former Tigers Max Mackinnon and Marquel Sutton will get a chance to impress NBA teams during the upcoming Summer League in Las Vegas.
Eight‑year NBA veteran Collin Sexton has agreed to a two‑year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, marking his fifth team since the 2024‑25 season began.
Houston Mallette, a veteran guard from the University of Alabama, has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Chicago Bulls, joining Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Labaron Philon in the professional ranks.
After going undrafted, Latrell Wrightsell Jr. has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Charlotte Hornets, bringing his 13.2 points per game scoring to the NBA roster and linking up once again with former teammate Brandon Miller.
A record 13 Big 12 prospects were drafted, highlighted by a high‑profile Barclays Center campaign that underscored the league’s rising influence.
Labaron Philon Jr. was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 22nd pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, highlighting a breakthrough year for Alabama basketball.
Drafted 18th overall by the Charlotte Hornets, Christian Anderson arrives with a college résumé that blends record‑setting assists, elite three‑point shooting and a reputation for crafty playmaking.
Early projections place three Michigan standouts in the opening round, sparking speculation about team fits and immediate impact.
On June 17, 2026, the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village (SBEV) Jr. NBA All‑Star event brought together Flint’s budding basketball talent, mentorship and a surprise appearance by Hornets star Miles Bridges at the Insight Health and Fitness Center.
Duke is already mapping its next recruiting class, courting 7‑foot center Yann Kamagate from Burkina Faso and extending offers to five‑star guard Beckham Black and four‑star forward Kager Knueppel, brothers of current NBA players.
Duke Basketball adds KJ Conklin and Alexander Powell to its staff, blending player development with data‑driven strategy under Coach Jon Scheyer.
Top basketball prospect Kager Knueppel, a 6‑foot‑10 forward from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, has received a scholarship offer from Duke University, joining a competitive field of suitors as he prepares to make his college decision.
South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris announced the hiring of former player Sam Dekker, a Wisconsin alumnus, as an assistant coach, highlighting his extensive playing background and potential impact on player development.
Former NBA assistant Brian Boyle is set to bolster Charlotte’s coaching ranks, bringing a proven offensive mind and championship pedigree from the Greensboro Swarm.
NBA star Brandon Miller is hosting a free camp for middle‑schoolers in Nashville, blending basketball training with community outreach.