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Illinois basketball garnered an early No. 1 ranking over Michigan after the 2025-26 season wrapped up. But the Illini must now operate without Keaton Wagler heading into next season as he heads to the NBA Draft. The prized freshman, who sparked the Final Four return for Illinois, declared for the draft Saturday. ESPN NBA insider […] The post Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler declares for NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
These NBA Draft prospects are toeing the line between college hoops and a professional career. Which path should they choose?
MARCH MADNESS has come to an end, with the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines finishing their dominating run with a win over the UConn Huskies to win the title. So,…
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After missing most of the season due to injury in his freshman year, Jeremy Fears Jr. made a strong comeback and solidified his place in Tom Izzo’s Michigan State. However, they might need to prepare for a team without Fears. The guard has declared for the NBA Draft, while still having his college eligibility. “After […]
The Nets’ mission for this season was securing a top seed in the lottery. Mission (almost) accomplished.
The most important game of the 2025-2026 NBA season has arrived. The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies have led the tanking charge all year long in their attempts to secure the best possible odds at getting the No. 1 pick in the next NBA Draft. Now, with the season winding down and every loss critically…
The Los Angeles Lakers made a big decision on Friday.
Washington has won just one game since Feb. 20.
Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker was one of several players to receive an expanded role as the team battled injuries this season. The former lottery pick’s production has inspired hope that he can maintain a prominent role when the team pivots back to contention in 2026-27. Walker posted 14 points, nine rebounds and eight assists […] The post Pacers’ Jarace Walker ‘coming into his own’ in key growth area during third season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA’s ongoing effort to address tanking has sparked renewed debate across the league, with multiple ideas emerging from recent general manager discussions. Among them, a unique proposal shared by NBA insider Zach Lowe has gained traction for its unconventional approach to restructuring the draft system.Speaking on “The Zach Lowe Show“, Lowe detailed a concept […] The post NBA Draft Overhaul Proposal That Could End Tanking Has GMs Talking, Zach Lowe Reveals appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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Elliot Cadeau has not declared for the NBA Draft and is set to play his senior year with the Michigan Wolverines, who won this year’s NCAA Tournament. There were multiple contributors to the Wolverines’ success throughout the season. Senior Yaxel Lendeborg was the main man for Coach Dusty May. However, Cadeau was also a vital […]
In the Elite Eight matchup between UConn and Duke, Dan Hurley’s team looked dead and out. However, they showed extreme grit, and Braylon Mullins attempted his only three-pointer from the logo in the last second, snatching the victory from Duke. So when asked about Mullins’ availability for next season, Hurley said he wants him to […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's former backcourt partner, Darius Bazley, was immediately kicked by his team in China after arguing with his teammates during a game.
Without question, UConn head coach Dan Hurley is reeling from the Huskies loss in the national championship to Michigan. Nevertheless, he is taking time out to speak on the upcoming NBA Draft. Essentially, Hurley made the case for players not to enter the Draft early, per The Dan Patrick Show/The Field of 68. “Unless it […] The post UConn’s Dan Hurley hits NBA draft hopefuls with reality check appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Chicago Bulls took on the Washington Wizards in their second straight game on the road. They were without Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey due to injuries. During the game, Guerschon Yabusele had to be taken out due to a left shoulder injury. In total, he played 16 minutes, scored five points, and dished out […] The post Guerschon Yabusele leaves Bulls showdown vs. Wizards with shoulder injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cooper Flagg has served as a ray of light during a dreadful Dallas Mavericks season that destroyed any confidence fans had in the organization. The city is now depending on the 19-year-old forward to save this franchise. In addition to being the Mavs’ best hope for a promising future, he is also the only reason […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg lands on injury report for Spurs clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With three first-round picks, the Oklahoma City Thunder is an interesting team to keep an eye on during mock draft season. In what’s anticipated to be one of the best draft classes, the Thunder’s three first-round picks are in the top-20. In ClutchPoints’ mock draft, two of Oklahoma City’s first-round picks have won the national […] The post Thunder end up with 2 national champions in ClutchPoints’ latest NBA Mock Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars fell short of the Final Four this time after making the championship game in 2025. However, Houston’s chances of a Final Four next season got a big update from Sampson. The Cougars head coach announced that Joseph Tugler will return for the 2026-27 season. Houston coach Kelvin Sampson confirms … The post Kelvin Sampson reveals significant Houston Cougars roster news for 2026-27 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
With the Miami Heat focused on the upcoming postseason, as there are three games left in the regular season, including Thursday’s rematch against the Toronto Raptors, fans could already be thinking about what the team will do in the 2026 NBA Draft. While rumors will surround the Heat regarding who the team will look at […] The post Will Heat land a national champion? Latest ClutchPoints’ NBA Mock Draft projection appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Arguably the biggest question heading into the NBA Draft is who will be the number one overall pick. The field has seemingly been narrowed down to Duke’s Cameron Boozer, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, and Kansas’ Darryn Peterson with just over two months remaining until the big day. Recently, ClutchPoints released its latest NBA mock draft, and […] The post Did Cameron Boozer’s stock fall in ClutchPoints’ post-March Madness NBA mock draft? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints’ latest post-March Madness mock draft for the 2026 NBA Draft class places Caleb Wilson ahead of Darryn Peterson, highlighting a combination of positional value, versatility and pre-draft outlook as key factors separating the two prospects. NBA insider Brett Siegel detailed the reasoning in the mock draft released Wednesday, projecting Wilson to the Brooklyn Nets […] The post Why Caleb Wilson gets picked before Darryn Peterson in ClutchPoints’ post-March Madness mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Recently, the Arkansas basketball program saw its 2025-26 season come to an end with a tough loss at the hands of the Arizona Wildcats in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Still, it was another solid season for the Razorbacks, thanks in large part to the play of freshman Darius Acuff Jr., who is […] The post Why Darius Acuff Jr. is a top 5 pick in ClutchPoints’ post-March Madness NBA mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
