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For some NBA draftees who overcame adversity, making the transition to fame and fortune is no slam dunk

When a young athlete is drafted into the NBA – as 58 players are expected to be on Thursday, June 22, 2023 – it is often seen as a life-changing event. The money makes it so.

The Conversation

NCAA Announces Punishment for Memphis Coach Penny Hardaway After Recruiting Violations

The Memphis coach will miss the Tigers first three games of the 2023–24 season.

Sports Illustrated

Brandon Miller had NBA fans so confused when he said Paul George was his basketball GOAT over LeBron

Even Paul George wouldn't agree!

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French basketball player Wembanyama main focus ahead of NBA draft

Wembanyama, a centre, has been lauded as a potential generational talent, compared to greats like LeBron James.

Al Jazeera

LOOK: Breslin Center undergoing major change

Michigan State basketball's home arena is set to undergo a major change.

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Victor Wembanyama has ‘reached enlightenment’ at 19 years old, according to JJ Redick

Wemby seems to have a good head on his shoulders.

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Victor Wembanyama, in addition to being amazing at basketball, is also the coolest

He's proving he's the coolest.

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City/Suburban Hoops Report Three-Pointer: Kenwood’s claim for No. 1, transfer drama and live period changes

Kenwood is very likely to be the No. 1 ranked team in the preseason.

Chicago Sun-Times

David Kahn’s Next Act

Fourteen years after passing on Steph Curry—twice—the former Timberwolves GM is trying to turn France into a hoops hotbed.

Sports Illustrated

John Clay: Kentucky basketball is all-in on freshmen and the reason has nothing to do with NIL

LEXINGTON, Ky. — John Calipari has added two more players to his Kentucky basketball roster. A three-star forward from Florida, Jordan Burks committed to the Wildcats on June 12. A three-star guard from Indiana, Joey Hart signed on over the weekend.

Tribune News Service

Gen Z adults would rather watch overseas sports, like basketball, instead of football

Less than two-thirds of 18-26-year-olds now list football as their favourite sport to watch - and many are losing interest in live sports altogether

Daily Mirror

Dom Amore: As UConn celebrates a championship, Jim Mora can’t help but do some Power Five football dreaming

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — As conference realignment chatter continues to churn, UConn football coach Jim Mora was contemplating what it could all mean for the program he resuscitated last year.

Tribune News Service

Ohio State basketball officially reveals 2023-2024 nonconference schedule

Mark your calendars. #GoBucks

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Geno Auriemma adopts new mantra for UConn: ‘Shut the (bleep) up and win games’

HARTFORD, Conn. — Geno Auriemma held a discussion with the UConn women’s basketball team on Tuesday morning in which he invoked a lesson he learned from Svetlana Abrosimova, who played for the Huskies from 1997 to 2001.

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Former Kansas coach Larry Brown pushes back on reports he’s joining Washington Huskies

Former Kansas men’s basketball coach Larry Brown, who directed the Jayhawks to an NCAA title in 1988, may soon be back in college coaching — this time as an analyst at the University of Washington.

Miami Herald

How a Florida man who didn’t play college or prep basketball is in the 2023 NBA draft

MIAMI — The San Antonio Spurs are expected to draft Victor Wembanyama with the first pick in the 2023 NBA draft on Thursday at the Barclay’s Center in New York City.

Los Angeles Times

LeBron James' youngest son is transferring, and helping transform his new school

LOS ANGELES — Campbell Hall's Garver Gym is, by all accounts, an intimate community space. Quaint. There's a small cavern for a student section and a few rows of bleachers that roll out, seating about 450.

Daily Mirror

Porn star threatens to release Zion Williamson sex tape unless NBA star is traded

An adult film star has repeatedly targeted New Orleans Pelicans basketball player Zion Williamson ever since he announced he is having baby with his girlfriend

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Michigan State basketball freshmen get jersey numbers

MSU's freshman have what numbers they will wear in the green and white:

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Meet Hornets rookie Nick Smith Jr., who thinks he can be one of the NBA’s top passers someday

For The Win caught up with NBA draft prospect Nick Smith Jr.

Chicago Sun-Times

Young prospects sparkle at Riverside-Brookfield summer shootout

Marist’s Stephen Brown stakes a claim as the area’s top sophomore and several freshmen break out.

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Explaining why Emoni Bates could have a massive slide in the 2023 NBA Draft

Emoni Bates was long considered one of the top basketball prospects in the world.

Tribune News Service

Ron Cook: Bob Huggins leaves a giant stain on an otherwise exemplary career

The worst part will be the first line of the obituary.

AAP

Shyla Heal's chance to shine in Opals' Asia Cup squad

The understrength Opals are preparing for the home basketball Asia Cup in the lead up to Paris 2024, with young guns like Shyla Heal eager to prove themselves.

USA Today Sports Media Group

MSU-Marquette listed as one of 10 most watched basketball games in 2023

Michigan State was part of one of the most-watched basketball games in 2023

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