Yearly Archives: 2026

One Michigan Player UCLA Basketball Should Now Target

In a shocking turn of events, Michigan’s head coach, Dusty May, has left Michigan for the NBA. In two years with the Wolverines, May turned the program from one of the worst in the Big Ten to a national champion. May built his team through the transfer portal, bringing in guys such as Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, Morez Johnson, and …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade winners and losers

It wasn’t quite a Luka-for-AD-level middle of the night mind-melter, but when one of the 16 players in NBA history to win multiple Most Valuable Player trophies gets traded, it does tend to send shockwaves throughout the basketball-watching world … even if pretty much everyone had been expecting it for months (if not longer). We awoke Tuesday in a world …

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Will Rucker’s final 2026 NBA Draft Big Board

The day is finally upon us. The 2026 NBA Draft class, long projected for years to be one of the best of its generation, is finally here. I watched over 100 prospects in this year’s class. So, without further ado, here are my final prospect rankings. TIER 1 (Franchise Talent – All NBA – MVP-Caliber Ceiling) 1 – Darryn Peterson, …

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“Maniac on the floor” – Jay Wright explains why Villanova took a chance on Josh Hart after barely seeing him play

The New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA championship with three starters who played together for Villanova University and won an NCAA championship as teammates. Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges were college teammates who helped the Wildcats win the March Madness tournament in 2016. Brunson and Hart were even roommates. When Hart left for the NBA, …

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The Celtics’ attempt to trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo failed. What’s the fallout in Boston?

Heat team president Pat Riley once issued a press release telling then-Celtics executive Danny Ainge to “shut the f*** up and manage his own team,” so you get the sense there is extra satisfaction to Miami edging Boston in these Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. Not only have the Heat secured Antetokounmpo, forging a could-be contender (if Miami can flesh out a …

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UConn men’s hoops to face Syracuse in exhibition at Mohegan Sun

UConn men’s basketball has announced a third preseason contest this year, against Syracuse. They’re already set to take on Michigan State and Purdue in exhibitions before a non-conference slate that features Duke, Michigan, and Arizona, among others. On Tuesday, Jon Rothstein reported that the Huskies will play the Orange on October 13 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, the third …

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Winners, Losers from Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Miami

The Miami Heat got their man. Again. Miami was the frontrunner to land Giannis Antetokounmpo going back to the February trade deadline — it was the most persistent suitor then, and it was one of the two teams standing in the end. Advertisement Milwaukee is trading Antetokounmpo to Miami for four players and three draft picks, but which team won …

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Open Thread: Spurs sightings at international events

Since the NBA Finals, the sports world has been buzzing around the World Cup. The matches are taking place around the United States and all the world is watching. Recently, Manu Ginobili was recognized and projected on the big screen during the Argentina vs. Austria game in Dallas. Additionally, Victor Wembanyama was recognized (and impossible to miss) as he arrived …

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The Heat traded for Giannis. Are they the team to beat in the East?

It took six years. To get here, it took whiffing on Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant (twice), Kyrie Irving (twice), James Harden, Bradley Beal (twice), Chris Paul, DeMar DeRozan and, yes, even Giannis Antetokounmpo. Advertisement Yet, with a midnight blockbuster Monday, June 22 that ships Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, team president Pat Riley proved, once again, that he …

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NBA Draft Preview: Bennett Stirtz

Just when you thought basketball season was over until the fall! The New York Knicks win their first NBA title since the Nixon administration and they get precisely 10 days to enjoy it, as the NBA calendar quickly moves on to the the NBA Draft and later free agency set to begin on June 30. And that doesn’t even include …

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Husky Basketball Deals With Considerable Coaching Turnover

Somewhat lost in the shuffle of all of the offseason player movement surrounding the University of Washington basketball team has been a considerable amount of turnover for Danny Sprinkle’s coaching staff, as well. Since the season ended, three of his six assistants — two full-time coaches and a special assistant — have exited the program. Advertisement Jerry Hobbie, the special …

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Razorbacks Learn of Challenging SEC Slate for 2026-27 Season

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Razorbacks are set for several marquee SEC games next season with the headliner being a trip to Kentucky and Rupp Arena. The Hogs first traveled to Lexington in 2025 for coach John Calipari’s infamous return to Rupp Arena, where the Razorbacks took down the Wildcats, 89-79. Advertisement The initial thought heading into the 2026-27 basketball …

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