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Will Barton, an 11‑year NBA veteran and former Memphis Tigers star, has been announced as the newest player development coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking the second former Memphis player to join the staff in recent years.
The annual basketball camp, led by former NBA coach Elston Turner, brought together 115 campers aged 6‑17 for a week of skill development and community engagement.
A look at six NBA players from California’s San Joaquin County, each with a distinct path from high school to professional stardom.
Four former Iowa State players — Keshon Gilbert, Joshua Jefferson, Curtis Jones and Tamin Lipsey — are among the hopefuls competing in the NBA Summer League, each navigating contracts and opportunities as they aim to translate college success into professional minutes.
Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer, and Oscar Cluff, all alumni of Purdue University, have each secured positions ahead of the 2026 NBA Summer League, signing deals with several NBA franchises.
Former University of Northern Iowa guard Trey Campbell has agreed to a summer‑league deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking the next step in a basketball journey that began in Cedar Falls and spanned four productive seasons in the Missouri Valley Conference.
After a year starring for Real Madrid, Trey Lyles is back in the NBA, joining the Minnesota Timberwolves on a one‑year contract. The move revives a Kentucky‑born career that once flirted with perfection.
The Denver Nuggets have formally expressed interest in signing LeBron James, who is weighing all options for what could be his final NBA season, with championship aspirations and personal connections shaping his decision.
After a standout collegiate career, Chris Mantis is set to make history as the first University of Maine player to compete in the NBA Summer League, joining the Minnesota Timberwolves for the July 2026 session.
After a standout collegiate campaign, Joshua Jefferson is named the Gary Thompson Iowa State Male Athlete of the Year, joining an elite list of Cyclone greats.
Devin McGlockton’s recent Summer League signing follows a wave of undrafted Commodores securing NBA opportunities, joining AK Okereke with the Lakers and Duke Miles with the 76ers.
A record 13 Big 12 prospects were drafted, highlighted by a high‑profile Barclays Center campaign that underscored the league’s rising influence.
Trey Kaufman‑Renn, a fifth‑year Purdue standout, was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who recently traded Julius Randle, opening a path for the versatile forward alongside Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Purdue seniors Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman‑Renn selected, ending a 15‑year wait for two Boilermaker draftees in the same year.
Trey Kaufman‑Renn was selected 59th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Draft, bringing a versatile offensive skill set and a proven pick‑and‑roll partnership with guard Braden Smith to the franchise.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Michigan's top prospects — Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara — chosen within the first fifteen picks, marking a milestone for the program and capping a record‑breaking campaign.
The Trail Blazers announced the hiring of Micah Nori, a former Indiana University baseball star turned NBA assistant, as their new head coach. His extensive coaching background and Indiana connections signal a strategic shift for the franchise.
Fred Hoiberg, once courted by Tom Osborne for a quarterback role, chose a basketball path that led from Iowa State to the NBA and eventually to the Nebraska head‑coach seat, where his 2023 team broke new ground with a historic Sweet 16 run.
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.
Nine players have entered the NBA under Coach Jon Scheyer, including a No.1 overall pick, and several more are projected as top selections in the upcoming draft.
Jordan McLaughlin's modest contributions helped the San Antonio Spurs defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, securing a spot in the NBA Finals.
After a decisive Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jordan McLaughlin and the San Antonio Spurs advance to the NBA Finals, marking a personal milestone for the 30‑year‑old former Trojan.
The Philadelphia 76ers have appointed Mike Gansey as President of Basketball Operations, pairing his Cavaliers pedigree with Bob Myers’ championship experience to steer the franchise’s next draft and roster moves.
After a 16‑year pro career that included eight championships, two MVP awards and stints overseas, Deon Thompson is hanging up his playing shoes to begin a coaching journey at his alma mater, UNC, under head coach Michael Malone.