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The NBA offseason is reshaping the Washington Wizards, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans, prompting fantasy managers to tread carefully as rosters may look very different by August.
The NBA Draft saw three Tennessee alumni hear their names called, marking a milestone for the Volunteers program.
The 2026 NBA Draft highlighted the impact of Basketball Without Borders, showcasing how alumni like Aday Mara leveraged the program’s exposure to launch NBA careers and influence future prospects.
A record 13 players from the Big 12 were selected in the 2026 NBA draft, highlighting the league's depth, unity, and future prospects.
A look at the players whose talent remains intact despite recent setbacks, and why the offseason is the ideal time to pounce.
AK Okereke, a former Cornell basketball standout, has signed a two‑way NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2026 NBA Draft, continuing a tradition of Ivy League players making the jump to professional basketball.
Former Indiana University guard Lamar Wilkerson has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, giving him a chance to make the NBA roster and remain with the franchise in the G League.
Twelve players from the Atlantic Coast Conference were chosen in the 2026 NBA Draft, the most since 2019, highlighting a deep pool of future NBA talent.
A record 13 Big 12 prospects were drafted, highlighted by a high‑profile Barclays Center campaign that underscored the league’s rising influence.
The 2026 NBA draft's first round concluded with Kentucky overtaking Duke in the all‑time list of first‑round selections, a milestone that reshapes the historical hierarchy of college basketball programs.
The 2026 NBA draft saw every first‑round pick emerge from college programs, a shift driven by new compensation rules and the demise of the G League Ignite program.
Senator Ted Cruz's new bill aims to restrict athlete and coach movement mid-season, reviving debates that began with the O’Bannon v. NCAA case.
After a injury‑marred freshman season, Jeremy Fears Jr. decides to return for a redshirt junior year, aiming to lead Michigan State to a title while NBA teams show interest.
The NBA draft opened at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where former Tennessee guard Cameron Carr was chosen with the 24th overall pick and immediately dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers, joining a new chapter that also saw Baylor’s Dalton Knecht selected at No. 17.
Luc Longley, a three‑time NBA champion, recounts Michael Jordan’s legendary intensity during closed‑door practices, a factor that helped cement the Bulls’ dominance.
A look at the Illinois Fighting Illini guard's draft outlook, his distinctive style, and the concerns surrounding a potential Brooklyn Nets selection.
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.
Nate Ament was selected 13th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks, a pick acquired in a trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami.
Amen Thompson, Cam Thomas, Jonathan Kuminga, DaRon Holmes II and Coby White each bring unique upside that could translate into significant fantasy points if their roles expand.
Over the past ten years, ten Tennessee basketball players have transitioned to the NBA, with recent draftees continuing the tradition at the 2024 and 2025 drafts.
The NBA draft will descend upon the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, this week, turning the iconic arena into a stage for 60 selections spread across two rounds. The event will be televised nationally by ESPN and streamed on ABC, bringing the drama to millions of viewers. Tennessee's basketball program, under head coach Rick Barnes, has produced 57 all‑time NBA draft picks, and a steady stream of alumni are being selected each year, highlighting the university's growing influence on the professional game.
The Wildcats are poised to add at least two more NBA draftees this year, with Burries projected as a lottery selection and Peat also in the mix. If both hear their names in the first round, Arizona would climb to seventh on the all‑time list of schools producing first‑round talent.
Bennett Stirtz is expected to be a first‑round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a milestone that could make him the first Iowa player selected since Kris Murray in 2023.
Duke University's basketball program has produced 116 NBA draft selections, including six No. 1 overall picks, and remains a primary talent source for multiple franchises.