Daily Archives: April 24, 2026

Why top basketball prospects returning to NCAA is best outcome for NBA

Rather than declare as early entry candidates for the 2026 NBA Draft, several of the top players in college basketball decided to go back to school. With the significant rise of NIL packages offered to collegiate players to play another season with their college team or use the transfer portal, the basketball world has never seen such little financial incentive …

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St. John’s men’s basketball builds backcourt depth by adding Columbia transfer Avery Brown

Last week, St. John’s shored up its starting backcourt by adding English pro Quinn Ellis to form a tandem with the returning Ian Jackson. Now, they are filling out their bench with an experienced lead guard who has decided to stay in New York City. Columbia redshirt senior guard Avery Brown committed to St. John’s on Thursday evening. The news …

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Knicks vs Hawks Same-Game Parlay for Saturday’s NBA Playoffs Game 4

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The New York Knicks now find themselves in some adversity after two gut-wrenching losses to the Atlanta Hawks. Advertisement Jalen Brunson struggled from 3-point range in New York’s latest 109-108 loss in Game 3, but that won’t stop the Knicks’ superstar from putting …

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Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. declares for NBA Draft, keeps eligibility

Michigan basketball’s junkyard dog is moving on. Morez Johnson Jr., the enforcer on the 2025-26 national championship team, will enter the 2026 NBA Draft but maintain his college eligibility, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Free Press on condition of anonymity because they weren’t permitted to speak publicly. Advertisement Johnson is projected by many as first round …

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7-foot-2 Moustapha Thiam exits from Cincinnati to Michigan Wolverines

Moustapha Thiam, a 7-foot-2, 250-pound center rented by the University of Cincinnati for a season, will follow the trend of many NCAA basketball players by playing for a third team in three seasons. This time, the 20-year-old pivot will suit up for the defending NCAA National Champion Michigan Wolverines. ESPN Inside Shams Charania first reported the transaction. Thiam came to …

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NBA playoff round one reactions + WNBA preseason preview

Subscribe to The Dunker Spot We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They share their biggest takeaways from the Game 2s & 3s we’ve gotten, then go back to the Panic Meter for the teams that suffered tough (injury) losses. Advertisement From there, the …

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Florida finds scheduling far from easy with Haugh, Condon and maybe Chinyelu returning

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Anyone looking to play a recent NCAA champion with several returning starters should call Florida. Coach Todd Golden has plenty of open spots on his schedule. With Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon and potentially Rueben Chinyelu returning for their senior years, the Gators are having a not-so-easy time lining up opponents for next season. Golden suggested national champion …

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Pistons vs Magic Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NBA Playoffs Game 3

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic take their Round 1 set to the “Sunshine State” with the series locked up at 1-1. Advertisement Game 3 has a tight spread, but my same-game parlay tips its hat to the visitors, with Detroit boasting one …

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All-Defensive Team transfer commits to Tennessee basketball

Tennessee added a player to its 2026 basketball transfer portal class. Former Kennesaw State forward Braedan Lue committed to Tennessee basketball, according to Joe Tipton of On3. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound transfer was one of five recruits in Kennesaw State’s 2024 signing class. Lue appeared in 33 games, including 32 starts, for the Owls during his freshman year. He averaged 10 …

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Projected top-three pick Darryn Peterson declares for 2026 NBA Draft

This was expected, but now Darryn Peterson has made it official. Peterson has declared for the NBA Draft, announcing his decision on Instagram. Peterson, a 6’5″ combo guard, is an elite shot creator and finisher who averaged 20.2 points and 4.2 rebounds a game, shooting 32.8% from 3-point range. That season at Kansas also raised a few eyebrows because of …

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Tennessee’s loss of Nate Ament to NBA Draft forces Rick Barnes to go all-in on $3M top target

Tennessee’s loss of Nate Ament to NBA Draft forces Rick Barnes to go all-in on $3M top target originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball are having a tremendous transfer portal season, nearly rebuilding their roster from scratch. Head coach Rick Barnes is targeting some …

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Dunks That Got The Biggest Reactions 😲

Check out the best reactions to dunks from this past season! #NBADunkWeek Stay up-to-date on news, live scores & stats with the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3sa_aT6wQ4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Lakers vs Rockets Prediction, Picks & Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 3

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The next time the sports betting gods deal out a bad beat, just think of those who backed Kevin Durant to clear his points prop in Game 2 of this opening-round series. Advertisement Durant came out hot, dropping 20 points in the first …

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College basketball transfer portal winners and losers: Florida on the rise, Kansas in precarious situation

The window for college basketball players to enter the transfer portal has closed. Elite programs have offered top players NIL payouts worth millions of dollars. All but a few stragglers have made their decisions. That means it’s an ideal time to identify the offseason’s biggest winners and losers. Advertisement Here’s a list headlined by some teams who have successfully recruited …

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Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ regular season is mercifully over. Hopefully the real end comes this week – Marin Independent Journal

Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ regular season is mercifully over. Hopefully the real end comes this week Marin Independent Journal Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxNa2l2ekJ6WXJhdDdfei15VFlGOWtDc1hTNjB3dXltWjM3djAwWTlGdmJucF9EOWFoQkNrd1ViMzRIa2tTaHRGakJKWFpkQ1BCZEsyNXNmcW8ySjBsS0F1RmRqTkh3Rzd5SjZrd2pMcGljeEtOeVphWDY2d283bzRvM0w2aTR4cm1sRF9XYXR2QWjSAZYBQVVfeXFMT2ZXX2JWb1p5OGhmUEQxcWdlVGh2ZElVaFdFQzNrSUNhMHpBSjduYVBiOGhKQXloZ2YxQU9jdVdWXzJLTklHS1BNYjZQS1RHeXVPV2pwU1YzbW94cEtNallHM3ByQVJPZjk2ZzNPdm8wT28yM3Y3d1kyNUNnczlyWk5PRVhZYU13aUpxWmJ6X2k2WWc3bENB?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-13 07:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Damian Lillard’s Top 30 | Career Plays

To celebrate Damian Lillard’s birthday, look back on his TOP 30 career plays! #NBABDAY Subscribe to the NBA: … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxxueDqPAyU Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Kennesaw State power forward Braeden Lue commits to Tennessee

Rick Barnes teased a commitment on Thursday, and less than 24 hours later, it’s here. Kennesaw State power forward Braeden Lue is the latest to join the Tennessee basketball program, which continues a near complete roster rebuild from last year’s squad. Lue is the second big man to join the team, following Loyola-Chicago’s Miles Rubin. Those two additions will join …

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Report: Henri Veesaar turned down $6 million offers to transfer away from UNC before NBA Draft decision

It was reported on Friday that North Carolina center Henri Veesaar is departing the program and intends to stay in the NBA Draft. CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander had the report. Shortly after, Norlander reported a bombshell. Prior to Veesaar’s decision to enter the NBA Draft, multiple schools tried to lure the Second Team All-ACC selection into the Transfer Portal. He was offered at least $6 …

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