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The NBA Summer League began Friday night in San Francisco, featuring former Arkansas players such as Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile, while the Charlotte Hornets captured the championship and Kon Knueppel earned MVP honors.
After a reduced role in Boston, Nikola Vucevic is set to rejoin the Orlando Magic on a one‑year deal, where he hopes to return to his double‑digit scoring and rebounding averages and help the team's frontcourt.
The 33-year-old will begin his 16th NBA season with his sixth team, bringing NBA experience and college roots in Tennessee to the Spurs.
Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year, $31 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs, marking the latest chapter in a 16-year NBA career that has seen him play for six different teams.
Kager Knueppel, a top‑ranked 2027 prospect, announced his pledge to Duke, joining a lineage of Knueppel brothers who have already made NBA impacts.
Duke's recruiting dominance continues with two 5‑star prospects who have already made the Team USA U17 roster and could form a dynamic duo on campus.
Duke's newest recruits combine elite guard play with towering size, sparking excitement for a potential 2027‑28 breakthrough.
The former Liberty University forward has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming the eighth player from the program to earn an NBA contract and the latest addition to the franchise’s Summer League roster.
Izaiyah Nelson, the USF forward drafted 51st overall by the Orlando Magic, is set to join the team early, bringing a championship pedigree and a blue‑collar work ethic.
Two Tennessee-connected basketball stars, Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara, were selected in the NBA draft, marking a milestone for the region and sparking celebrations across their communities.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw former Florida Atlantic University forward Baba Miller chosen by the Los Angeles Clippers, continuing a streak that began with Alijah Martin’s 2025 selection and reflects the program’s rapid ascent under former coach Dusty May.
Baba Miller’s selection by the Los Angeles Clippers marks the second consecutive NBA draft pick for Florida Atlantic University, highlighting a burgeoning talent pipeline that now includes Alijah Martin, Vladislav Goldin and Johnell Davis.
Kohler's senior season statistics and a modest contract highlight a quiet draft cycle for his alma mater, while the Jazz and other teams eye summer league prospects.
Nigerian forward Felix Okpara was chosen by the Orlando Magic in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft before being dealt to the Washington Wizards, bringing a defensive mindset and a unique personal history to the capital.
After a standout senior season, Jaxon Kohler has agreed to a one‑year, non‑guaranteed contract with the Utah Jazz, hoping to translate his collegiate production into NBA minutes.
Izaiyah Nelson, a South Florida forward celebrated for his double‑double prowess and conference awards, was drafted by the Washington Wizards and immediately dealt to the Orlando Magic, marking the first Bull selection since 2010.
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.
Arkansas basketball standout Darius Acuff was selected seventh overall by the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Draft, capping a rookie season that saw him dominate offensively and earn numerous national honors.
The Sacramento Kings selected Arkansas guard Darius Acuff with the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a season that saw him earn the Bob Cousy Award and lead the Razorbacks to a Sweet 16 run.
TCU announced that alumnus Desmond Bane will serve as Chief Basketball Officer, bringing NBA experience and a distinguished collegiate legacy to the role of special advisor under head coach Jamie Dixon.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have secured a two‑year extension of their ECHL affiliation with the Orlando Solar Bears, reinforcing a pathway for prospects and fostering grassroots growth in the Sunshine State.
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.
Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady’s Ones Basketball League, relaunched this summer in Orlando, will crown a champion among four city‑representing teams on July 1, offering $100,000 in prize money and showcasing NBA alumni involvement.
Duke University is intensifying its recruitment efforts on Kager Knueppel, a 2027 prospect whose family ties to former Blue Devil Kon Knueppel and a recent surge to No. 52 in national rankings have sparked widespread interest.