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Keaton Wagler Becomes No.5 Pick as Illini Flood the NBA

Keaton Wagler’s selection fifth overall by the Los Angeles Clippers caps a breakout freshman season that saw him lead Illinois to a historic Final Four run and join a lineage of Illini alumni now thriving in the NBA.

Jun 24, 2026

UH Basketball Quartet Eyes NBA Draft Milestone

Kingston Flemings, Chris Cenac Jr., Milos Uzan and Emanuel Sharp are set to make history as the University of Houston’s most prolific draft class, each carving a distinct path to the NBA.

Jun 23, 2026

UCLA Bruins Aim for Elite Eight Under Coach Mick Cronin’s Revamped Roster

UCLA’s basketball program is entering a pivotal season as head coach Mick Cronin begins his eighth year at the helm, a tenure marked by both promise and frustration. A year ago the Bruins entered the campaign as a preseason top‑12 squad but ultimately slipped to an unranked 24‑12 record, leaving fans eager for redemption. The only major contributor returning from that roster is guard Trent Perry, who posted 13 points per game last season while shooting 43 percent from the field, and his role is expected to expand. Cronin has bolstered the squad with several high‑profile transfers, among them Jaylen Petty and Filip Jovic, while guard Donovan Dent struggled to meet expectations after his own move to Westwood. The Big Ten remains the most competitive conference in college basketball, with traditional powerhouses such as Michigan, Illinois, Michigan State, Purdue and Wisconsin all vying for the national title. If the new arrivals click, the Bruins’ best‑case scenario could see them advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament, a goal that has eluded them in recent years.

Jun 21, 2026