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How NBA Teams Can Stop Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, According to an Anonymous Scout

The outlook for Wemby and the Spurs in the 2026–27 season, through the lens of an NBA scout.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17

Why Texas Tech's JT Toppin Will Push To Play in 2026-27 Despite ACL Tear

A rule change could work in the Red Raiders forward’s favor.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 9

NBA draft 2026 first-round winners and losers: triumph of the tankers and the Jalen Brunson Effect

AJ Dybantsa went No 1 in a draft that proved to be low on drama, but loaded with generational talent

The Guardian - US · Jun 24

Ranking the 15 Best Centers in Men’s College Basketball for 2025

Led by St. John’s do-it-all anchor Zuby Ejiofor, Oregon’s Nate Bittle and Illinois’s Tomislav Ivisic, the nation’s top centers combine old-school toughness with modern versatility.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 10, 2025

Way-Too-Early 2026 NBA Draft Big Board: Three Vie for No. 1 Spot

Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer highlight a talent-rich lottery featuring a plethora of college players.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27, 2025

Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25: Houston No. 1 After Rosters Settle

Following the NBA draft withdrawal deadline, we have a clearer picture of what the 2025–26 season will look like.

Sports Illustrated · May 29, 2025

Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal Rankings: Top Class Hauls and Best Team Fits

St. John’s added three-point shooting to address its glaring weakness, while Texas Tech built a roster that fits together well.

Sports Illustrated · May 1, 2025

Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal: Kentucky’s High-Priced Roster, Final Things to Watch

The portal closes Tuesday, and some schools may try to exploit loopholes in order to fill out their final spots for the 2025–26 season.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22, 2025

Kentucky Lands Elite Transfer From Arizona State After All-Big 12 Freshman Season

Quaintance originally committed to Kentucky before going to ASU instead.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025

Big 12 Men’s Basketball Coaches Prepare For Monster Season As New Teams Add More Depth

Kansas coach Bill Self says ‘this is going to be the hardest year to win our league’ with five of the nation’s top 10 preseason teams residing in the conference.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 23, 2024