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Which NCAA prospect impresses you the most so far? NBA executive #1: “The top three are the top three, in any order. It’s probably going to be AJ Dybantsa [BYU] and Darryn Peterson [Kansas] at No. 1 or 2. But Cameron Boozer [Duke] has put himself in that conversation. He should be considered. Statistically, he’s the best college basketball player. He’s that dominant. The ceiling is much higher for Peterson and Dybantsa than Boozer. How much will he get better? Sure, he’s going to get better. But the upside of Peterson and Dybantsa are much higher. That’s probably why Boozer will end up at No. 3. But from a talent perspective, he’s as good as those two guys.”
Which NCAA prospect impresses you the most so far? Scout #2: “With Dybantsa, Peterson, and Boozer, I don’t think you can go wrong with any of those guys. Boozer surprised me the most. I saw him last summer in an AAU tournament. He was awesome. Depending on a team’s need, if you needed someone like him, I could see him going one. I don’t think people would think you’re crazy. He’s pretty damn good. He’s better than what I thought he would be. He’s able to impose his will on the game. He’s super competitive. His shot is going to improve. He’s not very athletic. But he gets a lot of things done. He’s a good player. As a freshman, I thought his athleticism would be an issue. But he has proven that he knows how to win.”
New York Basketball: Strong Island: NBA champ Speedy Claxton leads his alma mater Hofstra to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 25 years
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Dybantsa was one of the top recruits coming out of high school and was universally perceived as a one-and-done prospect in the NCAA. The latest mock draft from USA TODAY currently has him projected as the No. 1 overall pick to the Sacramento Kings. He is averaging stellar stats of 24.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game this season. However, during a recent podcast interview with McKay Coppins, he spoke about his future without as much certainty (via Desert Voices): "I might not leave ... I might not leave college ... I've just got to get to the end of the season ... My mom wants me to graduate ... I might not leave ... But I might leave ... The fans might get into my head, talk about one more year, maybe three more years. I don't know. But I'm going to have to talk to my mom."
Within two months of the Raptors trading for Ingram, Shead made a bet with the All-Star on the result of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament semifinal between both teams’ alma maters. It ended with Ingram wearing a Jamal Shead University of Houston jersey on the bench. More recently, Shead was the first one to greet centre Trayce Jackson-Davis, this year’s lesser-known deadline acquisition, when he arrived in the Raptors’ locker room. Shead took the crucial step of adding Jackson-Davis to the group chat. “A character,” Jackson-Davis said less than a week into being teammates with Shead. “He’s the life of the party. Full of energy, a good spirit and a great teammate.”
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After one NCAA season with Illinois, Lithuanian combo guard Kasparas Jakucionis declared for the 2025 NBA draft. “This has been my dream from a young age,” he told ESPN, revealing his decision on Monday.
During his time on the Eye on College Basketball podcast, Wojnarowski shared insights about his current life and hinted at the unusual circumstances surrounding his retirement. "I turned down some scoops from the NBA front offices," he stated. "Yes, and not even remotely tempted. I think my response was, 'Fellas, it’s over. Congratulations, but I don’t give a sh*t.'" This bold statement indicates his firm commitment to stepping back from the fray of NBA reporting.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Ahead of midnight NCAA deadline, USC’s Bronny James staying in June NBA Draft and forgoing college eligibility, Klutch’s Rich Paul tells ESPN.
Mike Vorkunov: South Carolina-Iowa averaged 18.7 million viewers Sunday and peaked at 24 million, according to ESPN. It's the most-watched basketball game, including college and NBA, since 2019. Most-watched women's CBB game ever. Most-watched non-football or Olympics sports event since 2019.
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Cecil was a former basketball player. As a sophomore, he played alongside legendary figures James Worthy and Michael Jordan, contributing to the Tar Heels' NCAA championship victory in 1982. In the 1984 NBA Draft, Cecil Exum was chosen by the Denver Nuggets as the 194th overall pick in the ninth round.
Michael DeCourcy: The @UNC_Basketball program revealed today Tar Heels radio analyst Eric Montross, a hero of the program's 1993 NCAA championship team, has been diagnosed with cancer and is beginning treatment. Eric is a heck of a guy. Please send prayers or positive thoughts on speedy recovery.
