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• Thunder Have Had Interest In Evan Mobley, Unlikely To Trade For Giannis Antetkounmpo

The Oklahoma City Thunder are unlikely to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Thunder have reportedly had interest in Evan Mobley in the past, though the Cavs are insisting that they will not deal Mobley. After losing Game 7 to the Spurs on Saturday night, all 15 Thunder players are under contract for next season. The Thunder, who recently w...2026
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• Nate Ament Has Individual Workout With Thunder

Tennessee forward Nate Ament said he worked out for the Oklahoma City Thunder this week. Ament added that he worked out by himself, saying that the drills focused more on basketball concepts and conditioning. "A lot of it was reading closeouts, understanding the game ... OKC specific. Like they already have their main creators, stuff like that, so being able to learn how to play off them. Quick d...2026
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• Will Nate Ament be available at nine for the Mavericks? Should they consider taking him?

The 6’10 forward has elite potential....2026
• Game 7, baby! Spurs tie it with OKC, lottery reform approved, & Nate Ament talks NBA Draft journey

Kevin O’Connor reacts to the San Antonio Spurs' blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 and looks ahead to Game 7....2026
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• ESPN, Athletic Have Identical Top-10 In Post-Lottery NBA Mock Drafts

The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Sunday, securing the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 2010. The Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls round out the top four selections. The Indiana Pacers lost their top-four protected pick to the Los Angeles Clippers, who land at No. 5. The Clippers do not fully control their own draft picks until 2030, making the acquisit...2026
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• Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, Wilson Comprise Top 4 In ESPN's Post-Lottery Mock Draft

The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Sunday, securing the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 2010. The Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls round out the top four selections. The Indiana Pacers lost their top-four protected pick to the Los Angeles Clippers, who land at No. 5. The Clippers do not fully control their own draft picks until 2030, making the acquisit...2026
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• AJ Dybantsa Moves To No. 1 In ESPN's 2026 NBA Draft Big Board, Top Of Class Remains Open

AJ Dybantsa has claimed the top position in ESPN's updated 2026 NBA Draft rankings, displacing Darryn Peterson atop the big board following a strong close to his freshman season at BYU that solidified his standing among league executives. Dybantsa, a 6-foot-9 wing, averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 35 games, demonstrating an ability to carry a significant offensive workload...2026
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• Michigan vs. Tennessee Injury Report: Latest Updates on L.J. Cason, Cade Phillips, Others Entering Elite Eight
Michigan and Tennessee face key roster hits in the Elite Eight as Nate Ament struggles with a lingering leg injury....2026
• How much will hurt Vols star Nate Ament play vs UVA in March Madness Round 2?
Tennessee forward Nate Ament has been dealing with injuries for nearly a month, limiting him during the March Madness run....2026
• Nate Ament Injury Status: Tennessee Star Expected to Play in NCAA Tournament Opener
Tennessee Volunteers star Nate Ament is expected to play in the NCAA Tournament after recovering from a late-season leg injury....2026
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• 2026 NBA Draft Class On Track To Break 2017 Record For Most Freshmen In Lottery

The 2026 NBA Draft freshman class is historically deep, with the group on pace to challenge or surpass the record 11 freshmen selected among the 14 lottery picks in 2017. All nine prospects atop ESPN's current rankings are first-year college players, with five additional freshmen inside the top 20 within striking distance of lottery consideration. The 2017 draft class was headlined by freshmen Mar...2026
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• Scouts See 2026 NBA Draft Opening Up After Top Five Picks

Darryn Peterson holds the top spot in ESPN's updated 2026 NBA mock draft, followed closely by AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer. The three elite prospects have separated themselves at the top while scouts see significant variance beyond the first five selections. The draft lottery remains five months away, but all three top contenders are performing at impressively high levels in college. Peterson at...2026
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• AJ Dybantsa Ranked No. 1 In The Athletic's First 2026 NBA Draft Big Board

AJ Dybantsa claimed the top position in the first 2026 NBA Draft Big Board released this week by Sam Vecenie of The Athletic. The BYU wing moved ahead of Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and Duke forward Cameron Boozer in rankings that showcase what NBA personnel and analysts consider an exceptional draft class. The 6-foot-9 Dybantsa is averaging 23.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists while shootin...2026
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• Caleb Wilson, Kingston Flemings Lead Freshman Class Below 2026 NBA Draft's Elite Tier

While the 2026 NBA draft features a historically strong top tier, league evaluators view the depth beyond the elite prospects as comparable to an average draft year. NBA teams expect big-money NIL compensation to continue driving mid-tier prospects back to college, creating uncertainty about the overall class strength, according to ESPN's updated rankings. The consensus around the NBA remains that...2025
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• Kingston Flemings Rises To No. 7 In The Athletic's 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Houston guard Kingston Flemings has emerged as a major riser in the 2026 NBA Draft class, climbing to the No. 7 overall projection in an updated mock draft from The Athletic. The 6-4 guard is averaging 15.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and five assists while shooting 61 percent from the field and 52 percent from 3-point range. Scouts contacted for the updated projections spoke on the condition of anonymit...2025
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• Kingston Flemings Rises To No. 7 In The Athlteic's 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Houston guard Kingston Flemings has emerged as a major riser in the 2026 NBA Draft class, climbing to the No. 7 overall projection in an updated mock draft from The Athletic. The 6-4 guard is averaging 15.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and five assists while shooting 61 percent from the field and 52 percent from 3-point range. Scouts contacted for the updated projections spoke on the condition of anonymit...2025
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"Nate Ament, SF/PF, Tennessee8."

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"Tennessee Volunteers 2024-25 Record: 30-8 2024-25 Finish: Elite Eight Still in search of that ever-elusive first trip to the Final Four, Tennessee should have a shot to be back in that conversation again next season thanks in large part to the additions of Maryland transfer Ja’Kobi Gillespie and incoming five-star freshman Nate Ament."

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"Elsewhere, the Blue Devils are eyeing some of the biggest recruits in the 2025 class, as they’ve focused their efforts on five-star forward Nate Ament, a top-five player in the cycle."

• Thunder Have Had Interest In Evan Mobley, Unlikely To Trade For Giannis Antetkounmpo
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• Nate Ament Has Individual Workout With Thunder
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• ESPN, Athletic Have Identical Top-10 In Post-Lottery NBA Mock Drafts
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• Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, Wilson Comprise Top 4 In ESPN's Post-Lottery Mock Draft
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• AJ Dybantsa Considered Most Probable No. 1 Pick Ahead Of 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa has risen to the top of the 2026 NBA Draft board, with league executives broadly viewing him as the likely No. 1 overall selection. Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 35 games this season. NBA scouts cite his elite physical tools, scoring potential and defensive upside as key factors driving his ascent. No true consensus exists, however, an...2026
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• Nate Ament Declares for 2026 NBA Draft
Projected lottery pick Nate Ament has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, the freshman forward announced on Instagram. Ament averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game for Tennessee in 2025/26 and was named to the All-SEC second team. The 6’10” forward struggled with efficiency over the course of the season, shooting 39.9% […]...2026
• AJ Dybantsa Moves To No. 1 In ESPN's 2026 NBA Draft Big Board, Top Of Class Remains Open
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• March Madness Elite Eight 2026: How To Watch Tennessee vs. Michigan, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The road to the Final Four reaches its crescendo in the Windy City this Sunday as the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines face the No. 6 seed Tennessee Volunteers at the United Center. This 2026 NCAA Tournam...2026
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• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Tennessee Vs Virginia, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia becomes the epicenter of a defensive masterclass this Sunday as the #6 seed Tennessee Volunteers face the #3 seed Virginia Cavaliers. This Round of 32 clash features two of the nation's top-20 defensive units, promising a physical, low-possession grind where every bucket will be hard-earned. With a Sweet 16 berth in the Midwest Region on the line, the Volun...2026
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• Nate Ament NBA mock draft projection: Where Tennessee star is expected to land
Here's where Tennessee Forward Nate Ament is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft...2026

• AJ Dybantsa Considered Most Probable No. 1 Pick Ahead Of 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
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• Nate Ament Declares for 2026 NBA Draft
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• AJ Dybantsa Moves To No. 1 In ESPN's 2026 NBA Draft Big Board, Top Of Class Remains Open
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• March Madness Elite Eight 2026: How To Watch Tennessee vs. Michigan, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
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• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Tennessee Vs Virginia, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
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• Auburn vs. Tennessee: How To Watch, Live Stream & SEC Tournament Preview

The bright lights of Bridgestone Arena in Nashville beckon tonight as Keyshawn Hall and the #12 seed Auburn Tigers look to pull off a massive tournament upset against Ja'Kobi Gillespie and the #25 ranked, #5 seed Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Tournament Second Round. The Tennessee Volunteers (21-10) enter the postseason as one of the nation's most physical units, having led the SEC in rebound...2026
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• 2026 NBA Draft Class On Track To Break 2017 Record For Most Freshmen In Lottery
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• Ja'Kobi Gillespie leads Tennessee to 69-65 win over No. 19 Vanderbilt
Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 17 points as Tennessee outlasted No. 19 Vanderbilt 69-65 in a back-and-forth affair on Saturday. A turnaround jumper by Nate Ament, who was double-teamed by Commodores Jalen Washington and Chandler Bing, gave the Volunteers (20-7, 10-4 Southeastern Conference) a 66-65 lead with less than a minute to play. Ament finished with 13 points....2026
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• Nate Ament scores 22 and Tennessee holds off LSU 73-63
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• Ament's big 2nd half leads No. 25 Tennessee over Ole Miss, 84-66
Nate Ament scored 26 of his 28 points in the second half to lead No. 25 Tennessee to its fourth consecutive victory Tuesday night with an 84-66 win over Mississippi. The Volunteers (16-6, 6-3 Southeastern Conference) led 67-51 with 6:15 left when Rebels guard AJ Storr had the ball stripped from him and was called for a foul. Ole Miss coach Chris Beard was incensed and got ejected after being cal...2026
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• 2026 NBA Draft Class On Track To Break 2017 Record For Most Freshmen In Lottery
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• Darryn Peterson Vs. A.J. Dybantsa Considered 'Real Debate' For No. 1

Darryn Peterson is considered a slight favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, but NBA teams view his candidacy versus A.J. Dybantsa as "a real debate" at this point ahead of their freshmen seasons. Peterson is a guard at Kansas, while Dybantsa is a wing at BYU. "I'd handicap Peterson as the slight front-runner, as he's considered one of the most dynamic scoring guard prospects to ent...2025
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• NBA mock draft 2026: Generational ‘big 3’ lead a class worth tanking for

Pamela Smith-Imagn Images Here’s our first mock draft at the 2026 NBA Draft class, with three elite prospects making this a loaded class. The 2025 NBA Draft is in the books. As the basketball world turns the page to free agency, trade season, and summer league, it’s already time to start looking ahead to next year’s draft class. The 2026 NBA Draft should already be at the top of mind for t...2025
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• Acaden Lewis Decommits From Kentucky

Acaden Lewis decommitted from Kentucky on Thursday, he told ESPN. Lewis is ranked as the No. 7 point guard in the 2025 class. "It is clear Kentucky is a special place with an amazing fanbase, but as I reflect on what is best for my future, I have decided to re-open my recruitment," said Lewis in a statement to ESPN. "This was an incredibly difficult decision, but after a lot of discussion with my ...2025
• Meet Under Armour Next Elite 24’s 5-star boys basketball talent in 2024

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images There will be a stacked roster of high school recruits compete at the Under Armour Elite 24. Some of high school basketball’s biggest stars will be competing this weekend at the Under Armour’s Next Elite 24, with an array of five-stars, as well as some of the top international recruits in attendance to show off their talents over a...2024
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• Men’s college basketball top 25 rankings after transfer portal closed

Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The team that came excruciatingly close to cutting down the nets in 2025 is the early favorite to get the job done in 2026. The moving and shaking is far from finished, but the closing of the transfer portal leaves us with more clarity about the landscape of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season than we had three weeks ...2025
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• Men’s college basketball rankings: Breaking down the top 25 teams after NBA Draft declaration deadline

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Here’s our early top 25 rankings for the upcoming men’s college basketball season. After two months of portal madness and dozens of stay-or-go NBA Draft decisions, we finally have a pretty clear picture of what most rosters are going to look like for the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. With that in mind, let’s update some early rankings. 1. Hou...2025
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• Louisville is biggest winner of transfer portal for men’s college basketball after 2 great additions

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Louisville is killing it in the men’s transfer portal so far. The most anticipated men’s Final Four in recent memory is set for San Antonio, with all four No. 1 seeds still advancing to the national semifinals for the first time since 2008. This Final Four has it all: top NBA draft picks like Cooper Flagg, legendary coaches like Kelvin Sampson seeking ...2025
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• The 2026 NBA Draft is a historic class with 3 potential No. 1 picks

The 2026 NBA Draft looks like an all-timer because of three special talents. Cooper Flagg gave the 2025 NBA Draft the superstar it needed at the top of the class when he decided to reclassify in Aug. 2023 to essentially skip his senior year of high school at Florida prep powerhouse Montverde Academy. Flagg was originally slated graduate high school in 2025, which would have had him ticketed for th...2025
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• How Duke basketball can attack 2025 recruiting after Boozer twins’ commitment

Photo by ALTAN GOCHER/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images The twins were the first two commitments for Duke in their 2025 class, but it looks like the Blue Devils are just getting started. The Duke Blue Devils kicked off their 2025 recruiting class with a bang last week when they landed commitments from five-stars Cameron Boozer and Cayden Boozer, the sons of former NBA great Carlos Boozer. T...2024
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• NBA mock draft 2026: Generational ‘big 3’ lead a class worth tanking for
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• Why 4-star basketball recruit Shon Abaev is coveted by Maryland, Syracuse, Auburn, and more

The Florida native dominated at the Under Armour showcase this weekend, winning MVP honors. The Under Armour Next Elite 24 showcase wrapped up on Saturday with a competitive game between 24 of the top men’s high school and international basketball players, and nobody came out strong than 2025 Florida four-star recruit Shon Abaev. Abaev, who attends Calvary Christian Academy, in Fort Lauderdale, Fl...2024
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• AJ Dybantsa Moves To No. 1 In ESPN's 2026 NBA Draft Big Board, Top Of Class Remains Open
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• March Madness Elite Eight 2026: How To Watch Tennessee vs. Michigan, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
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• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Tennessee Vs Virginia, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
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• Auburn vs. Tennessee: How To Watch, Live Stream & SEC Tournament Preview
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• 2026 NBA Draft Class On Track To Break 2017 Record For Most Freshmen In Lottery
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• NBA Teams Treating 2026 Draft As Window For Franchise Player Amid Thin Future Classes

League sources are increasingly flagging the 2026 NBA Draft as a critical acquisition window, warning that the 2027 and 2028 classes lack the star-level talent that franchises covet, elevating the stakes of this year's lottery considerably. That urgency has tangibly influenced front-office behavior. Teams such as the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards moved with notable competitive aggression at the...2026
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• Kingston Flemings Rises To No. 7 In The Athletic's 2026 NBA Mock Draft
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• Kingston Flemings Rises To No. 7 In The Athlteic's 2026 NBA Mock Draft
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• Darryn Peterson Projected No. 1 Overall In ESPN's First 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson has emerged as the projected No. 1 overall pick in ESPN's first 2026 NBA Mock Draft released Tuesday. The guard is averaging 21.5 points through two games but has missed recent contests due to a hamstring injury. According to ESPN draft analyst Jeremy Woo, Peterson's "dynamic three-level scoring, impressive physical tools, defensive tenacity and competitive intangib...2025
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• ESPN Ranks Darryn Peterson No. 1 In Historic 2026 NBA Draft Class

ESPN released its top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA Draft class, headlined by Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson at No. 1, with BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Duke's Cameron Boozer rounding out the top three. The draft is regarded as one of the deepest in recent memory. Peterson, an 18-year-old guard standing 6-foot-6, has emerged as the front-runner for the top pick after a dominant senior year of high schoo...2025
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• Men’s college basketball rankings: Breaking down the top 25 teams after NBA Draft declaration deadline
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• Men’s college basketball top 25 rankings after transfer portal closed
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• Meet Under Armour Next Elite 24’s 5-star boys basketball talent in 2024
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