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 …

A former Kansas standout has run into serious legal trouble. Ex-Jayhawk guard Lagerald Vick was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder following an incident that allegedly occurred at a July 4 party. According to court documents, the victim claims Vick initiated a verbal confrontation while carrying a handgun tucked into his waist. The victim alleges that Vick then shot …

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Subscribe to The Dunker Spot We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the opening weekend of Las Vegas Summer League play. From there, they check in on the LeBron Sweepstakes and other signings around the league. Advertisement On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Los …

The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame will welcome six new members this coming October, as announced by USA TODAY’s Detroit Free Press and many other outlets. Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright, Kansas head coach Ted Owens, Georgia and Kentucky head coach Tubby Smith, Michigan forward Glen Rice, BYU guard Danny Ainge and UCLA guard Walt Hazzard will be …

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As the LeBron James saga plows forward like it’s an early 2010’s summer, the conclusion appears to be drawing near. And, like the early 2010’s, it’s ESPN’s Brian Windhorst leading the reporting. On the Hoop Collective podcast, Windhorst said that James is contacting players on some of the interested teams. This, of course, then gets sent back to the respective …