Kansas fans probably never imagined seeing a corporate logo on the front of a Jayhawk basketball or football jersey, but that is now the reality of college athletics. Advertisement Earlier this month, Kansas Athletics announced a multi-year partnership with Ripple that will place an XRP patch on uniforms across multiple sports. The announcement came just one day after the Big …

Washington Wizards rookie and No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa is done for the remainder of NBA Summer League. The BYU product was shut down by his team on Tuesday, July 14. According to The Athletic, Wizards Summer League coach T.J. Sorrentine informed Dybantsa that he will not play in the team’s final two games. This is a normal situation …

Despite some early woes in the transfer portal, Mark Pope managed to assemble one of the best portal classes in the country. Along with key returners like Malachi Moreno and Kam Williams, Kentucky Basketball will now enter the 2026-27 season as a consensus top-25 team. However, few, if any, college basketball rosters are without question marks, and Kentucky is no …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With the exception of two-time All-Star Julius Randle, the Nets didn’t go big-game hunting for splashy stars. It simply wasn’t their …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Dayton, Ohio, you have company. Advertisement The NCAA selection committee announced last week that the newly expanded NCAA Tournament – featuring …

The NBA Summer League kicked off last Thursday, and several former Wisconsin Badgers have looked to make their names known as they battle to make their respective team’s rosters. Last year, the Badgers had their first draft pick since 2022 when John Tonje was taken by the Utah Jazz in the second round. Tonje enjoyed a quality rookie season in …

College basketball is still more than two months away, yet rankings continue to flood everyone’s timeline, with just about everyone and their mother coming out with a list of their own. With each one, I’m here to help spread the word. Advertisement It’s always interesting to see what people are thinking at this way-too-early point in time. Before any games …

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa’s time in the NBA summer league has come to an end. Wizards associate head coach T.J. Sorrentine told The Athletic on Tuesday the team is shutting down Dybantsa after two summer league games. Second-year players Will Riley and Tre Johnson will also be done for the summer, per The Athletic. Advertisement Dybantsa was selected by …

It’s only July. There is almost an entire year to go before the first NCAA Tournament bracket is revealed in March of 2027. One thing though stood out when ESPN ‘s Joe Lunardi released its latest way-too-early Bracketology. Advertisement Oklahoma State is in the field. Image ESPN projects the Cowboys as the last at-large team into the expanded 76-team NCAA …

We’re speculating about which players will be on the roster two years from today when the opening ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics take place — but we appear to know the coaching staff. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Gonzaga coach Mark Few will join the staff of USA Basketball head coach Erik Spoelstra (Miami …

Even though last season didn’t go as expected for Kentucky basketball, fans still packed Rupp Arena for every game. It’s something that’s just normal if you’re a Kentucky fan — Big Blue Nation is one of a kind. With that incredible passion comes a very loud arena, fans who will do whatever it takes to see their Wildcats succeed. That’s …

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The first three weeks of the 2026 NBA offseason — from June’s NBA Draft through the initial rush of the 2026 free agency period — have seen scores of signings and trades, with a number of potential needle-movers changing ZIP codes and uniforms. That doesn’t mean, though, that the market’s bone-dry; there’s still a number of talented players of all …

The Syracuse men’s basketball team won’t open its season until Nov. 2 when it hosts New Haven at the JMA Wireless Dome, but Gerry McNamara’s team is already working in the gym right now preparing for the season ahead. After some nice gains in the transfer portal, and with the addition of McNamara as head coach, the Orange should be …

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The top of the 2026 NBA Draft class showed up and showed out in Las Vegas. AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson headlined on Thursday and the very next night, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson brought their Tobacco Road rivalry to the pros in a game that came down to the final possession. With Dybantsa and Wilson already looking capped after …

One of the Spartans’ top non-conference opponents has been dealt some tough news this week. Upcoming Michigan State opponent Gonzaga has lost its starting point guard ahead of the upcoming season. It was announced late last week that Mario Saint-Supery is leaving the program and returning to Spain to play in the Spanish League instead of at the college level. …

LAS VEGAS — Summer League is a time for glimpses, not guarantees. From an analysis standpoint, toes are being dipped in the water here; it’s how you get a feel for who players are, what they like, where they have to grow once competition ramps up during preseason play, and again once the regular season begins. Advertisement More than anything, …

The latest Brotherhood Podcast is out, and this time, Dame Sarr is interviewing Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje. It makes sense, because both guys came through FC Barcelona, so they get to compare notes on that, and on how Duke found them. Advertisement And check out what Boumtje Boumtje said when Sarr asked him what he liked to do outside of basketball. …

The first weekend of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas had some big names, plenty of notable performances … and a surprising altercation. Let’s break down who rose to the occasion and who fell flat. Because of the immense hype surrounding Washington’s AJ Dybantsa and Utah’s Darryn Peterson, it’s somewhat understandable that other performances from lottery talent fell by the wayside …

The recent departure of sophomore point guard Mario Saint-Supery back to his home country of Spain is still fresh and still stinging the Gonzaga Bulldogs program. But a miracle was reported by KRQE News in Albuquerque, New Mexico, last night. At The Donovan Dent Camp at Legacy Academy, the former New Mexico Lobos, UCLA Bruins lead guard stated that he’s …

The Lakers’ big move of the summer was pushing all their chips to the middle of the table to acquire Walker Kessler. There are lots of boxes that Kessler checks as a rim-protecting center and a hard-screening lob threat. All that comes with the caveat of him being healthy. Advertisement Kessler played the first five games of the season before …

It’s important that the Tar Heels keep their eyes on the future and really begin to focus on the season in front of them. While Michael Malone has the team fully focused on the task at hand, there’s no stopping fans from looking back at some of the biggest moments last year. Despite an earlier-than-expected postseason exit, Carolina still delivered …

The Mavericks defeated the Grizzlies, 96-88 tonight in Las Vegas. Darin Green Jr. finished with a team-high 18 points along with 5 … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Tgi2imDL0 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor answers listener questions about NBA Summer League, free agency and more! Which rookies have impressed KOC the most in Las Vegas so far? Kevin also reacts to Wemby’s new contract with the Spurs, the latest LeBron James rumors, breakout candidates for the upcoming season and much, much more. Advertisement (0:20) NBA Summer …