Monthly Archives: June 2026

Kentucky’s last-minute transfer miracle still won’t get them in the preseason AP top 25

A disastrous offseason for the Kentucky Wildcats appears to have been salvaged at the last minute. Mark Pope pulled a rabbit out of his hat by securing the services of former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic, the top remaining player in the transfer portal, on Tuesday. Momcilovic, who flirted with the NBA Draft before deciding to return to college, showcased …

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Bettors split as Knicks open NBA Finals versus Spurs as slight underdogs

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The New York Knicks, outside of the five boroughs and surrounding suburbs, weren’t considered legitimate favorites to win the NBA Finals for most of the season and even into the playoffs. And now they’re here, one of the two teams remaining. Advertisement New York remains an underdog, but only slightly, and the idea of ending a …

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Milan Momcilovic gives Kentucky a major bump in 2026-27 college basketball rankings

Kentucky Basketball entered the offseason with plenty of uncertainty after losing several key players to graduation, the transfer portal, and the NBA Draft. While Mark Pope successfully retained Malachi Moreno, Kam Williams, and Brayden Hawthorne, many national analysts still viewed the Wildcats as a team on the outside looking in. That changed when Iowa State transfer forward Milan Momcilovic committed …

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Mock draft 3.0: The first post-lottery mock

With the NBA draft just 3 weeks away, it was finally time to do our first mock draft with the draft order fully set. We sat down on Monday night and drafted all 30 spots, mixing some realistic (and unrealistic) trades to spice it up. Here’s the whole thing if you want to watch the shenanigans. Without further ado, here …

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Kansas announces 2026 non-conference basketball schedule

LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Kansas Jayhawks basketball team announced their 2026-27 non-conference basketball schedule on Tuesday. Kansas opens the regular season at home against Fordham on Monday, Nov. 2. They will also play in their 15th straight Champions Classic in Chicago against Kentucky, in what will be a battle of college basketball’s two most winningest programs. Advertisement Kansas baseball to …

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2026 NBA Finals: Can Victor Wembanyama continue his ascension against ‘super hungry’ Knicks?

Victor Wembanyama, the transcendent superstar who routinely pauses before each question to genuinely reflect for an earnest response, didn’t need any extra seconds when asked about the Knicks.  “It’s a great team, you know,” Wembanyama told reporters Tuesday on the eve of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. “It’s a great team of experienced guys who are not here by …

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UCLA Basketball Gaining Momentum As Potential Tournament Team

Mick Cronin is entering a pivotal year as the UCLA basketball head coach. Entering last offseason, the Bruins made big noise in the transfer portal, bringing in one of the top players, Donovan Dent, as well as Xavier Booker and a few others to buildthe roster’s depth. With the addition of five players through the portal, the Bruins were ranked …

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NIL Price Tag for Milan Momcilovic to Kentucky Revealed

The Milan Momcilovic sweepstakes have officially come to an end. About five days after withdrawing from the 2026 NBA Draft, the former Iowa State Cyclones star announced that he would be committing to the Kentucky Wildcats in the transfer portal. It is a major decision that will have an impact on multiple programs. Kentucky is certainly thrilled to have him …

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Wisconsin not seen as a top 30 team in latest power rankings

The Wisconsin Badgers had quite the offseason, as they dealt with some major departures and had to retool in the transfer portal. Losing John Blackwell, Nick Boyd, Aleksas Bieliauskas, Andrew Rohde, and Braeden Carrington, the Badgers needed to fill a couple of holes in their starting lineup, while also adding a bit to their bench. Wisconsin first went out to …

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