
Former Tennessee Standouts Join Spurs for Summer League Debut
Three Volunteers alumni head to the California Classic as the NBA Summer League opens this weekend.
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Three Volunteers alumni head to the California Classic as the NBA Summer League opens this weekend.

Derrick White, an NBA title‑winner and Olympic gold‑medalist, has been appointed president of basketball strategy for the University of Colorado men’s team, coinciding with a $2 million donation that promises to reshape the program’s future.
Several Syracuse alumni have recently secured NBA opportunities, from Exhibit 10 contracts to summer league appearances, as teams shape their rosters for the upcoming season.

Derrick White, a guard for the Boston Celtics and Olympic gold medalist, has been appointed president of basketball strategy at the University of Colorado, where he will mentor players and contribute a $2 million gift to the men’s basketball program.

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.

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.

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.

An analysis of how high‑profile coaches leaving their NCAA teams for NBA opportunities has shaped the landscape of college basketball over the past decade.

With top picks, potential blockbuster deals and several rosters poised for transformation, managers must rethink strategies before the draft even begins.

New York City sports bars juggle the NBA Finals and the FIFA World Cup, offering fans a unique blend of basketball and soccer coverage.

A WWE wrestler’s supernatural branding has coincided with a string of wins for Kentucky basketball and the New York Knicks, sparking a wave of recruiting successes and fan fascination.

With the Knicks two victories away from ending a long title drought, star forward Josh Hart’s adaptable play and selfless attitude have become central to New York’s playoff run, a fact underscored by fellow WNBA player Sophie Cunningham.

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.

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 New York Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130‑93, finishing a four‑game sweep and securing a Finals berth for the first time in 27 years.
After a breakout season with the Wolverines, forward Morez Johnson Jr. announced he will stay in the 2026 NBA Draft, citing his draft prospects and readiness for professional competition.

The Kentucky Baseball team fell to Florida, former star Ryan Waldschmidt debuted in the majors, and Kentucky basketball prospects made noise in the NBA Draft Combine and playoffs.