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The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline for NCAA players who wish to return next season is May 27. That means the window to announce a formal decision

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The latest NBA mock draft from ESPN’s Jeremy Woo was released following the NBA scouting combine. The draft is scheduled for June 23rd and 24th.  The

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The NBA Playoffs are still in full swing with conference championships coming right around the corner. But as is the case in all sports, excitement

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Following Sunday's lottery, the 2026 NBA Draft order is set, and the mock drafts continue to roll in afterward. CBS Sports revealed its latest

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2026 NBA Mock Draft: CBS reveals latest projection with stunning new Top-5 pick

The college basketball season showcased an all-time group of freshmen ready to make the leap to the NBA. After the NBA Draft Lottery results moved

2026 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Projecting all 60 picks after lottery results

One of the most important events on the NBA calendar, the NBA Draft Lottery, is now a figment of the past. Some teams won big, while others lost

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2026 NBA Draft: Yahoo updates first-round projections after lottery

The 2026 NBA Draft Combine got underway on May 10, with the lottery results setting the final order for June's First Round. Monday brought official

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With the NBA Draft lottery in the rearview mirror, it’s time for NBA mock drafts! ESPN released its latest two-round mock draft, courtesy of Jeremy

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2026 NBA Draft: ESPN releases 2-round mock draft after lottery

With the NBA Draft lottery results in, The Athletic provided a new NBA mock draft a month out from the event. Now that we know the teams and the

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2026 NBA Mock Draft: The Athletic releases new projections after lottery results

Sunday afternoon, the top 14 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft will be set. The lottery will take place in Chicago, and CBS Sports' Gary Parrish has

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2026 NBA mock draft: CBS Sports updates first-round projections ahead of lottery

One of the most important events on the NBA calendar, the NBA Draft Lottery, is just two days away. The excitement for the draft is building.  Just

2026 NBA mock draft: USA Today updates first round projections before lottery results

The countdown is on for one of the most important nights on the NBA calendar. With the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery set for Sunday afternoon, teams across

2026 NBA mock draft: CBS Sports reveals latest projection before lottery

With the early entry deadline in the past and the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on the horizon, that means it is officially NBA Mock Draft season.  Just 11

2026 NBA Draft: USA Today releases eye-opening mock draft ahead of NBA Draft Lottery

The 2026 NBA Draft will be heavily impacted by the NIL market in college basketball, with just 71 early entrants filing paperwork this year. Even

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2026 NBA Draft: Early entry list features just 71 players, lowest since 2003

With the 2025-2026 College Basketball season officially over and the NBA Draft Lottery on the horizon, that means it is officially NBA Mock Draft

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2026 NBA Draft: ESPN unveils latest mock draft with eye-opening shakeups ahead of NBA Draft Lottery

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft after a historic freshman season that made him one of the top prospects in college

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Keaton Wagler declares for NBA Draft after historic freshman season at Illinois

With the 2025-2026 College Basketball season finally over, that means it is officially NBA Mock Draft season.  Fresh off the NCAA Tournament, CBS

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The Final Four tips off Saturday in Indianapolis, and every team still playing for a shot at a national title did not shy away from spending to build

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Illinois vs UConn Final Four matchup brings Keaton Wagler’s breakout season into the national spotlight as the Illini chase their first title game

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No stage too big for Keaton Wagler and Final Four bound Illini

The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament always shakes something loose. Some are able to build real momentum, some continue the course, and others

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Keaton Wagler delivered a poised NCAA Tournament debut, helping to lead Illinois to a dominant 105–70 win over Penn with 18 points, seven rebounds

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Illini All-American freshman Keaton Wagler shines in NCAA Tournament debut

What a year it was, as a whole, for the freshmen in college basketball. It felt like every time you turned the television on, no matter the level of

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Illinois guard Keaton Wagler has been named a Second-Team All-American by the Associated Press, adding another national honor to his standout

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Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler named AP Second-Team All-American

A historic freshman class has officially left their mark on college basketball. Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and Darius Acuff Jr. were all named

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