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Federal prosecutors say Malik Beasley conspired to alter on‑court performances with the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons, turning basketball games into a vehicle for illicit wagering and cash flow.
Tommy Lloyd expressed satisfaction as each of his drafted prospects landed with teams that value them both for their talent and their fit.
Selected in the second round, Gillespie brings a blend of scoring, playmaking and defensive versatility to the Spurs, joining a Volunteers lineage that has produced dozens of NBA players over the past two decades.
A record 13 Big 12 prospects were drafted, highlighted by a high‑profile Barclays Center campaign that underscored the league’s rising influence.
Senior guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie was selected 42nd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, capping a record‑breaking college career that reshaped Tennessee basketball.
Day two of the NBA draft at Barclays Center highlighted the movement of former Tennessee players, with trades to Milwaukee, Los Angeles and other franchises, while ESPN’s rankings spotlighted several Volunteers still in the mix.
Two Arizona Wildcats were selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, continuing a storied tradition of NBA talent from the university.
Koa Peat’s selection 30th overall sparks a flurry of moves, linking his family legacy with a new chapter in Phoenix.
Tennessee standout Nate Ament was selected 13th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft while wearing a Miami Heat cap, only to be traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a deal sparked by Giannis Antetokounmpo's move to Miami.
Freshman forward Nate Ament was selected 13th overall by the Miami Heat and immediately traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, cementing Tennessee’s longest-running streak of NBA draft picks and setting new program records.
Nate Ament was selected 13th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks, a pick acquired in a trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami.
Arkansas basketball standout Darius Acuff was selected seventh overall by the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Draft, capping a rookie season that saw him dominate offensively and earn numerous national honors.
With the NBA Draft looming, ESPN analyst Jeremy Woo predicts that forward Nate Ament could be selected ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, a move that would pair him with Cooper Flagg and reshape the franchise’s frontcourt.
Nate Ament is slated to hear his name called in the opening round of the 2026 NBA Draft, joining a lineage of Volunteers who have turned college success into professional opportunities.
On June 27, the Albany native will run a basketball clinic for kids aged 11 to 14, offering morning and afternoon sessions.
The sale of the Connecticut Sun to the Fertitta family, owners of the NBA's Houston Rockets, marks a pivotal moment for the WNBA as it eyes relocation, expansion, and a renewed presence in Houston.
The 2026 NBA Finals will feature the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, coached by former Northern Iowa standouts Kwadzo Ahelegbe and Sean Sweeney, who hope to join Nick Nurse as former Panthers to capture an NBA title.
Three Tennessee standouts — Ament, Gillespie and Okpara — are making waves at the NBA Combine, with Ament projected as a lottery pick and Gillespie and Okpara eyeing late second‑round slots.
Keegan Brown, a data analysis and roster construction expert, has joined the Kentucky Wildcats under head coach Mark Pope, bringing a blend of analytics, contract management and film review to the program.