New for
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: Updated NBA mock draft - first and second round predictions - following the NCAA Tournament.
1. Alex Sarr
2. Zaccharie Risacher
3. Stephon Castle
4. Nikola Topic
5. Donovan Clingan
Donovan Mitchell signing autographs after watching the first game in the small gym.
The usher to 15 kids wanting an autograph, “ok! We’re done here.”
Donovan: “we’re not done. I’ll stay and sign more.”
Thank you
@spidadmitchell
for making time for the kids 🏀❤️
Bronny James had a huge night at Staples. He finished with 19 points (including three 3-pointers) in a win over St.Vincent-St. Marys. LeBron, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Floyd Mayweather and Jamie Foxx were all sitting courtside.
Game was stopped and security was called out immediately to remove a fan that threw a yellow starburst or a piece of trash at Bronny James in the 3rd quarter.
Be better, fans.
Louisville commit Trentyn Flowers making his presence known early at the U19 USA Basketball tryouts. Great burst off the wing and playing with confidence against older competition. Louisville assistant Nolan Smith here watching the 5-star guard.
Man, this one hurts. The way T Clarke talked about the future and the drive he had was unmatched. A devastating loss to the basketball community and a young man gone too soon. Prayers to his family, friends, teammates and coaches. 🙏💔
I ask players this question a lot when NBA scouts are at HS events. What five-star Boogie Fland says here might be the most insightful answer I've ever heard for this question. Full interview as he dives into his final 3 of Indiana, Kentucky and Alabama:
Five-star Jalen Green recaps visits to Auburn, Memphis, Oregon and USC and previews upcoming official to UCLA. Green is still planning on announcing his decision Christmas Day. Full interview (premium)
Dear NCAA,
Don't you dare take away AAU team ball and the July live period. You can't get this same kind of intensity at regional camps. Not a chance.
@teamwhynot
I’m fully vaccinated, wear a mask consistently in public places and just tested positive for covid. I have flu-like symptoms and feel pretty horrible but can’t imagine how bad this would be if I wasn’t vaccinated. Everyone please stay safe during the holidays! 🙏😷
Kentucky fans need to chill on this narrative that Shaedon Sharpe “used the university and program.” Used how? He chose to practice at Kentucky for a semester to get ready for the NBA over any other college team or NBA trainer. That’s a positive thing.
In the gym with incoming Michigan freshman
@Frankiecollins0
this morning. Fans are going to love him in the open court next year. One of the most explosive and athletic guards coming in.
For
@YahooSports
: Right after Keyonte George was drafted to the Jazz with the 16th pick, he hit the film room and watched all 82 games of the previous season. It's paid off in a huge way and he's now one of the most impactful rookies in his class.
Scottie Barnes is the first player on the court, 90 minutes before All-Star Saturday Night starts. This is a guy who was always the last to leave the gym in high school, and supported his college teammates cheering from the sidelines in the draft combine. Dude loves basketball.
Final rookie power rankings for
@YahooSports
. Cade Cunningham finishes on top but it’s a close three-man race for ROY between Cunningham, Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes.
Five-star Trendon Watford talks Memphis, Indiana, upcoming Duke visit and coaching changes at LSU and Alabama. Watford plans on making his decision at the Jordan Brand Classic game on April 20. Full interview:
"It's a great program, to all the recruits out there." Patriots RB (and former Georgia Bulldog) Sony Michel stays recruiting for UGA even in the middle of an interview 😂🙌🏈
Full interview on his rookie year, Tom Brady, Nick Chubb, Georgia football:
Scouts from the Thunder, Bulls, Bucks, Kings, Overtime Elite, Nets, Knicks, Timberwolves, Spurs, Clippers, Magic, Suns, Hornets (basically every NBA team) here for Cooper Flagg vs. Cam Boozer.
Sam Presti and Nick Collison are here from OKC to watch No. 4 UConn take on No. 5 Kansas. At least one scout from every NBA team is in the building for the top 5 matchup.
Sean Stewart on Tyrese Proctor returning to Duke and expectations with all the talent coming in next year.
“We can go to the championship, for sure, and win it.”
While last night was clearly Victor Wembanyama’s night, I don’t think NBA fans realize how good Amen and Ausar Thompson are and what sort of career they’re both about to have in the NBA.
Louisville commit
@S_Williamson35
has high expectations for next year. "I want to win a national championship. There's a reason I picked a program like Louisville."
Full interview:
This is what happened when a parent in the stands decided to talk s*** to five-star Rob Dillingham (literally the best point guard in the junior class)...😂😂😭🤫
Updated 2021 NBA mock draft for
@YahooSports
1. Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
2. Jalen Green (Rockets)
3. Jalen Suggs (Cavs)
4. Evan Mobley (Raptors)
5. Scottie Barnes (Magic)
Full break down of 1st and 2nd round:
The Jazz and Thunder had 2 scouts over in Serbia watching projected lottery picks Amen and Ausar Thompson and potential first rounder Nikola Druidic. For the first night of games, the Timberwolves rolled 3 deep with Tim Connelly and 2 scouts sitting courtside.
Last year’s No. 7 over pick Wendell Carter (Bulls) speaking to parents and NBA prospects the night before the draft about his first year in the league and giving advice. I love that Wendell and his family are giving back in this way.
Tyler Dorsey, who was waved by the Dallas Mavericks last month, worked out for the Los Angeles Lakers today, sources told
@YahooSports
. General Manager Rob Pelinka and head coach Darvin Ham were both in the gym watching Dorsey.
This is the most impressive stat page I've ever seen from any college basketball player EVER. UConn freshman Paige Bueckers ranks in the 90% percentile or higher in 10 different offensive categories according to
@SynergySST
Again, she's a freshman. Insane.
LaMelo Ball records his 2nd triple-double in a week with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists tonight. He is the first player in the NBL to have back to back triple-doubles since 2005.
It's taken six years but the Shaka Smart era at Texas is finally coming to fruition. The Longhorns are one of the most athletic teams in college hoops and are an 11-1 favorite to win the National Championship.
Duke commit Paolo Banchero targeting two other five-stars to join him and A.J. Griffin at Duke next year 👀👀
Full interview with the top-3 player in the 2021 class:
The Lakers picking up Max Lewis with the 40th pick this year might end up being the steal of the draft. Great length at 6-7, added 14 pounds of muscle during the pre draft process and shoots the ball extremely well. He finished with 12 points (2 for 2 from deep) off the bench.
6-8 PF Milan Momcilovic (Iowa State commit) from
@HerroPro
is making a good first impression in front of several NBA scouts at Peach Jam. Versatile forward with a solid handle who's making all the right decisions on offense. He's averaging 25 points in 4 games so far.
Each year the
@utahjazz
invite the media to participate in a mini Training Camp with the coaching staff and it’s as hilarious as you think it would be but also a 10/10 experience and something I think every franchise should do. They made us run sprints and everything 😂
Big basketball news coming out of Australia. Jayson Tatum’s dad, Justin, is taking over as interim head coach for the Illawarra Hawks. Projected first rounder in the 2024 NBA draft, 6’8” guard AJ Johnson, is on the team.
The
@illawarrahawks
have parted ways with head coach Jacob Jackomas effective immediately. Justin Tatum has been named as interim head coach.
Full story 👇
five-star Kentucky commit DJ Wagner talks all things BBN: Why he chose Kentucky, relationship with coach Cal, fitting in the backcourt with Reed Shepard and Rob Dillingham and more. Full interview:
Only in AAU bball can a fight break out, multiple parents leave the stands and rush the court, police get involved. After a 30 min delay, the game resumes with neither of the 2 players ejected and none of the parents kicked out either. 🤷♀️😂
Shaka Smart said the dust up in the first half started with a back-and-forth comment from Kevin McCullar Jr. and escalated from there. When asking Bill Self his side of the story he said, "I doubt it was accurate, whatever he (Shaka) said. I'm not going to get into it."
Kiyan Anthony, son of Carmelo Anthony, on "full circle moment" competing at the same USA Basketball minicamp his dad participated at when he was in high school back in 2001. More for
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:
"Coach Juwan Howard had a group when he came in..." Incoming freshman Frankie Collins on Michigan's No. 1 recruiting class coming in this season. Full interview with the bouncy point guard out of Las Vegas:
Cam Johnson was a 3-star recruit originally committed to Pitt and later transferred to North Carolina (played all 4 years in college)
He's averaging 10.8 points in last 5 playoff games for the Suns...
There are many roads to the NBA. Not just the 5-star, 1-and-done route 💯
Tennessee commit Jahmai Mashack can't wait to play with Kennedy Chandler in the back court next year and discusses how well the coaching staff develops players for the next level.
Full interview: