The NBA Draft allows players to test the waters but still return to school. With the deadline here, which players are coming back to college basketball? We’re less than a month out from the 2023 NBA Draft, but May 31 was an important deadline in the process. You might hear it referred to as NBA
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It was enough of a surprise when Oscar Tshiebwe decided to return to Kentucky last year. Could he really spurn the NBA Draft again? One analyst thinks so. Oscar Tshiebwe was a breakout star for Kentucky during the 2021-22 season, snagging All-American honors and the National Player of the Year Award from multiple selectors. He
Muggsy Bogues offers insight into his inner life in “Muggsy,” while Grant Hill contemplates what his NBA life could have been in “Game.” Muggsy Bogues is best known for being the shortest player in NBA history at just 5’3”. But that factoid has too often overshadowed everything else about his fascinating life. From his childhood
Caleb Swanigan, Purdue Boilermakers. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Blue Jays: 3 left-handed bats that Toronto should trade for by Eric Treuden Former Purdue basketball star Caleb Swanigan has sadly passed away at the young age of 25. Purdue basketball fans are in mourning, as former Boilermakers standout Caleb Swanigan passed away at the age of
Juwan Howard to stay at Michigan, despite having connections within the Los Angeles Lakers. Though he could have been the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Juwan Howard has decided to stay in Ann Arbor as the face of his alma mater’s Michigan basketball program. The Lakers are still looking to replace their former
Adreian Payne, Michigan State Spartans. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Post-spring SEC football power rankings: Alabama reclaims top spot from Georgia by John Buhler Former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne passed away at the age of 31. The college hoops world is in mourning, as former Michigan State basketball standout Adreian Payne passed away at
With news that Jay Wright is reportedly retiring at Villanova, Lakers fans were hoping he was Los Angeles bound. Insiders offered an immediate answer. Reaffirming what was already factual, Jay Wright led the Villanova Wildcats to another Final Four appearance this past season before being eliminated by the eventual national champion Kansas Jayhawks. Still, the
Kentucky basketball star Oscar Tshiebwe is putting his name in the NBA Draft pool to explore his options but a return to the Wildcats is still open. Kentucky had the unanimous player of the year in their lineup in 2021-22. Could they get him back for 2022-23? Oscar Tshiebwe has accomplished just about every individual
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili. (Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports) NJPW: Starter’s guide to New Japan Pro Wrestling by Gerard Hennessy Who will be inducted into the 2022 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class? Reports are trickling in about the latest Hall of Famers. When it comes to individual honors in sports, it doesn’t
Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight gets kicked out of the UConn-Xavier basketball game, only to return a little bit later as a man of the people in the UConn student section. James Bouknight might be an anonymous player on the Charlotte Hornets, but he is a living legend in Storrs, Connecticut among the UConn faithful. While relaxing a
NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 11: Terrence Clarke #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles the ball at half court against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half of their second round game in the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 11, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) Montrezl Harrell
Commissioner Adam Silver honored Terrence Clarke, the Kentucky basketball prospect who died in a car accident, as an honorary NBA Draft selection. The NBA Draft included a touching moment honoring the late Terrence Clarke and his family. During Thursday night’s festivities, commissioner Adam Silver took a moment to acknowledge Clarke, who died in a car
John Calipari, Kentucky Wildcats. (Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports) College coaches have not fared well in the NBA. Which current coaches will likely try to make the jump and are attractive to the NBA? As difficult as it is for college basketball players to take the next step and succeed in the NBA, it’s
John Calipari could potentially leave the Kentucky basketball program to return to the NBA. With many NBA head-coaching openings now available, could Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari be thinking about a return to professional ranks? Yahoo Sports’ Ben Rohrbach and Vincent Goodwill report Calipari is open to leaving Kentucky for the NBA. Though Calipari has won
Michigan basketball star forward Franz Wagner is leaving school to enter the NBA Draft where he projects to be a lottery pick. Franz Wagner has declared for the 2021 NBA Draft and will hire an agent, ending his time with the Michigan basketball program. Wagner, a sophomore, was one of the best players on the
Aari McDonald’s explosive scoring performances in the NCAA Tournament have changed perceptions of her upside and could move her into the WNBA Draft Lottery. Just a couple of months ago, I argued that Dana Evans was the best guard prospect in the 2021 WNBA Draft. At the time, it seemed clear that Evans and her
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Iowa Hawkeyes stand for the national anthem in the first-round game of the 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament against the Central Michigan Chippewas at
Brandon Boston Jr. is the latest one-and-done Kentucky basketball player as the Wildcats freshman will enter the NBA Draft after an underwhelming college career. One day after Terrance Clarke declared for the NBA Draft, Brandon Boston Jr. followed his Kentucky basketball teammate to declare his intentions for the draft. Boston will sign with an agent,
Kentucky basketball guard Terrence Clarke is heading for the NBA Draft after an injury-riddled season in college. How much has his stock been harmed? Terrence Clarke won’t run it back with Kentucky basketball after a difficult 2020-21 campaign. The former five-star guard is heading for the NBA. On Friday, Clarke posted his fair well message
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images LeBron James of Team LeBron stands for the national anthem prior to the 70th NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena on March
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images Katie Ledecky competes during the Women’s 1500 Meter Freestyle Final on Day One of the TYR Pro Swim Series at San Antonio on March
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate winning Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium
Utah Jazz head coach Quinn Snyder played his college ball at Duke. What are the chances he ends up replacing his mentor Mike Krzyzewski as the next head coach of Duke basketball? Replacing a legend like Mike Krzyzewski will be tough sledding for even the best basketball coaches. However, he does have a proven protege doing great work in
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 03: Dante Pettis #13 of the New York Giants scores on a 33-yard touchdown reception against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 19: Cade Cunningham #1 of Montverde Academy in action against Sanford School during the City of Palms Classic Day 2 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on December 19, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Cowboys coach and 5-time Super Bowl champion Markus Paul passes away by
Michigan State legend Draymond Green had no choice but to show Cassius Winston major love after he heard his name called in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. The NBA dreams have officially become true for former Michigan State standout Cassius Winston. On Wednesday night, the 6-foot-1 guard was selected with the No. 53 overall
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 07: Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats looks on during a college basketball game against the Georgetown Hoyas at the Capital One Arena on March 7, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Alvin Kamara returns to Saints practice after positive talk with Sean Payton by Braulio
Bronny James (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Bronny James is growing into a big-time college basketball recruit. The son of the king is making a name for himself on the high school level where Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, is blossoming into a big-time college basketball recruit. LeBron, famously, skipped college and went
Zion Williamson, Duke Blue Devils. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Zion Williamson’s former marketing advisor alleges he received improper benefits to attend Duke University. What could this all mean for Duke and Zion? Did Zion Williamson receive improper benefits to attend Duke University? Well, his former marketing agent certainly thinks so. Gaming and sports betting
Tre Jones has decided to go pro after his sophomore season, leaving some big shoes to fill at the point guard spot for Duke. In news that shouldn’t come as much of a shock to anyone who has followed college basketball this season, Duke will be losing a key player to the NBA Draft. Point