
Nick Martinelli Drafted by Los Angeles Clippers
Selected 55th overall, Martinelli brings a 23‑point average and a reputation for work ethic to a Clippers roster eyeing a playoff push.
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Selected 55th overall, Martinelli brings a 23‑point average and a reputation for work ethic to a Clippers roster eyeing a playoff push.

Forward Nick Martinelli was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a standout college career that included back‑to‑back Big Ten scoring titles and record‑setting performances for Northwestern.

Selected 36th overall by the Clippers, Miller brings a rare combination of size, skill and experience that could reshape the Bearcats’ legacy in the league.

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft delivered headline picks, while the second round promises volatility, with Wisconsin forward Nick Boyd among the prospects drawing significant analyst attention.

Keaton Wagler, the Illinois standout, was selected fifth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, sparking excitement about his potential impact.

Keaton Wagler’s ascent to the top five marks the third straight year an Illinois player has been drafted in the first round, highlighting a program that has become a pipeline to the NBA.

Freshman guard Keaton Wagler’s selection fifth overall by the Los Angeles Clippers highlights a breakout season that culminated in a Final Four run, historic awards and a surge in Illinois basketball’s national draft ranking.

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.

The University of San Diego announced that Jeff Van Gundy, a decorated NBA coach and USA Basketball gold‑medalist, will headline the 2026 Basketball Coaches Clinic, scheduled for August 1 at the campus’s Basketball Performance Center.

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.

Ament’s projected top‑10 pick, alongside Tennessee teammates Okpara and Gillespie, underscores the volatility of this year’s draft.

The upcoming draft boasts a wealth of talent, and teams are eyeing specific needs as they map potential landings for the most coveted prospects.

AJ Dybantsa is the betting favorite for the first overall selection, while Richie Saunders, despite an ACL injury, is projected across multiple teams in the second round.

With Burries slated as a potential lottery selection and Peat expected to slide into the mid‑to‑late first round, the NBA draft conversation spotlights Arizona's emerging talent and the strategic fits that could shape next season's rosters.
From high school stardom to a challenging college season, Darryn Peterson’s draft stock is rising, driven by a supportive network and a family steeped in professional sports.
Mikel Brown Jr. is projected as a top‑10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, joining a lineage of Louisville players who have shaped the NBA.
Freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. of the Louisville Cardinals is generating top‑5 NBA draft buzz despite missing 14 games due to a back injury. With impressive physical measurements and a 39.7% three‑point conversion rate, he draws interest from the Los Angeles Clippers, who hold the fifth pick and are weighing trade‑down options alongside prospects like Darius Acuff Jr., Kingston Flemings and Keaton Wagler.

A look at how former NBA center DeAndre Jordan, Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson, and baseball icon Ken Griffey Jr. are reshaping their post‑playing careers through photography, with the MLB spotlighting their work.

The 2026 NBA Draft at Brooklyn's Barclays Center could see Michigan send three players to the first round, a milestone that would echo the program's 1990 achievement.

With the NBA Draft just days away, the latest projections highlight how the first sixteen selections could shape both team rosters and fantasy basketball lineups.

James Harden was arrested during a traffic stop in Houston at 3 a.m. on Saturday, charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon after a handgun was found in plain view in his vehicle. He was released on bond later that morning, and his arraignment has been rescheduled to August 3. Harden has retained attorney Rusty Hardin, who previously represented Deshaun Watson, and maintains deep roots in the city.

Nate Ament’s invitation to the 2026 NBA Draft green room highlights his rise from a injury‑plagued season at Tennessee to a projected first‑round selection.

A look at the five highest-drafted Alabama basketball players in NBA history, their draft positions, careers, and lasting contributions.

A look at the draft histories, careers and statistical legacies of five former Alabama players who made their mark in the NBA.