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si.com - Kenneth Teape - Iowa State Basketball Star Lands With Celtics in Latest NBA Mock Draft
Iowa State Basketball Star Lands With Celtics in Latest NBA Mock Draft
Sports Illustrated

The Iowa State Cyclones have dominated the NBA draft talk recently, with so much focus on forward Milan Momiclovic. His decision went right down to the wire, but ultimately, he decided to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and return to school. In…

si.com - John Hoover - Oklahoma Basketball Legend Stacey King Dead at 59
Oklahoma Basketball Legend Stacey King Dead at 59
Sports Illustrated

Stacey King, the equally affable and unstoppable big man who led Oklahoma's second college basketball renaissance under the late Billy Tubbs, has died. He was 59. King's passing was announced Sunday on the Chicago Bulls' official Twitter account.

si.com - Trent Knoop - Predicting Michigan Basketball's Rotation in 2026-27 With One Roster Spot Open
Predicting Michigan Basketball's Rotation in 2026-27 With One Roster Spot Open
Sports Illustrated

Following the departures of Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara to the NBA Draft, Michigan is left with one open scholarship for the 2026-27 season. However, the Wolverines' roster appears to bet set, and while Michigan could look to add another…

crooksandliars.com - Heather - NY Post Flack Conflates Trump's Ballroom Monstrosity To Obama's Basketball Court
NY Post Flack Conflates Trump's Ballroom Monstrosity To Obama's Basketball Court
Crooks and Liars

This is the same New York Post columnist that CNN feels compelled to constantly inflict on their viewers during their idiot panel discussion shows that usually ends up getting her ass handed to her when she spews nonsense on NewsNight or Table for…

si.com - Aiden Checketts - College Basketball Analyst's Comments on USC Has Fans Buzzing
College Basketball Analyst's Comments on USC Has Fans Buzzing
Sports Illustrated

Throughout the offseason, the USC Trojans appear to have done a solid job adding talent through the transfer portal and high school recruiting, which could help USC to take a major step forward in 2026. With the additions that the Trojans have…

si.com - Zach Dimmitt - Updated Look at Texas Basketball's Roster For Next Season
Updated Look at Texas Basketball's Roster For Next Season
Sports Illustrated

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team is on the rise headed into the second year under head coach Sean Miller. After making it to the Sweet 16 last season as a No. 11 seed, Texas rebuilt its roster in a major way this offseason while also…

wwd.com - Riley Jones - A'ja Wilson's Latest Nike Sneakers Are Inspired by a Beloved Cartoon: 'It Gave Me a Chance to Dream'
A'ja Wilson's Latest Nike Sneakers Are Inspired by a Beloved Cartoon: 'It Gave Me a Chance to Dream'
WWD

Nike is continuing its nods to one of A'ja Wilson's favorite cartoon characters with a new player exclusive colorway of the A'Two. During the Las Vegas Aces' 84-79 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday, Wilson laced up a follow-up style…

cbsnews.com - Aaron  Parseghian - Kayshon Boutte says he will attend mandatory Patriots minicamp after skipping voluntary sessions
Kayshon Boutte says he will attend mandatory Patriots minicamp after skipping voluntary sessions
CBS News

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte told WBZ-TV in an exclusive interview on Saturday that he will attend mandatory minicamp this week after skipping voluntary OTA sessions throughout the offseason amid trade rumors. There have been…

si.com - Jamie Spencer - 'Without a Doubt'-President Makes Huge Real Madrid Transfer Prediction for Erling Haaland
'Without a Doubt'-President Makes Huge Real Madrid Transfer Prediction for Erling Haaland
Sports Illustrated

Erling Haaland will join Real Madrid by 2029 because of the Manchester City striker's enduring “love” for the club, so says long-serving Borussia Dortmund executive Hans-Joachim Watzke, who worked with Haaland during a formative…

yardbarker.com - Ernesto Cova - NBA title won't secure one star's future with Knicks?
NBA title won't secure one star's future with Knicks?
Yardbarker

The New York Knicks are just two wins away from securing their first NBA championship in more than five decades. After the first two games, star big man Karl-Anthony Towns should be the leading Finals MVP candidate, even ahead of Jalen Brunson.

nytimes.com - David Aldridge - Edie Falco, a 'possessive' Knicks fan, revels in team's NBA Finals run: 'These are my guys'
Edie Falco, a 'possessive' Knicks fan, revels in team's NBA Finals run: 'These are my guys'
The New York Times

You are, of course, allowed to roll your eyes at the prospect of reading yet another profile of a celebrity NBA fan. And especially a celebrity New York Knicks fan. In contrast, I will now fanboy my socks off because Edie freaking Falco is on the…

yahoo.com - Manhaz Muntaha - Lance Stephenson Involved in Heated On-Court Altercation During Indianapolis Gym Game (Video)
Lance Stephenson Involved in Heated On-Court Altercation During Indianapolis Gym Game (Video)
Yahoo!

Lance Stephenson has built a reputation on intensity, and that competitive fire never really switches off. The former Indiana Pacers guard found himself at the center of a physical confrontation during a local basketball game in his hometown of…

azdesertswarm.com - Kim Doss - Taking Stock 2026: How Arizona women's basketball is doing under Becky Burke
Taking Stock 2026: How Arizona women's basketball is doing under Becky Burke
Arizona Desert Swarm

The offseason is here for most Arizona sports, the 2025-26 season in the books and the 2026-27 seasons still a few months away. What better time than now to press pause and check the pulse of each Wildcat program? Over the next few weeks we'll take…

si.com - Pat Benson - Jalen Brunson's Nike Kobe 5 'NYvsNY' Drops Early for NBA Finals
Jalen Brunson's Nike Kobe 5 'NYvsNY' Drops Early for NBA Finals
Sports Illustrated

The New York Knicks are two games away from winning the 2026 NBA Finals, and the hype is taking over the Big Apple. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson could soon become a legendary figure in the franchise and in the footwear industry. Whether Brunson gets…

si.com - Mark Kern - Prediction: Jaron Tibbs Will Become First K-State Receiver to Eclipse 1,000 Yards Since 2014
Prediction: Jaron Tibbs Will Become First K-State Receiver to Eclipse 1,000 Yards Since 2014
Sports Illustrated

Jaron Tibbs started his college career at Purdue, but transferred to K-State last season and had an immediate impact on the team. He finished his first season in Manhattan last year with 47 catches for 595 yards and three touchdowns. With Jayce…

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