College Basketball

The NBA released its early entry list for the 2026 draft on Monday, featuring just 71 underclassmen—the lowest number since 2003. USC guard Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, entered without a public announcement but reportedly withdrew hours later to return for his sophomore season. Top prospects like Kansas' Darryn Peterson and Duke's Cameron Boozer declared in the final days.

23. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa announced Thursday that he is entering the 2026 NBA Draft, where he is projected as the potential No. 1 overall pick. The 6-foot-9 standout led the nation in scoring during his lone college season with averages of 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He departs after helping the Cougars to a 23-12 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance.

The College Basketball Invitational (CBI) will not hold its postseason tournament this year, as announced by the Gazelle Group. The decision comes amid a shifting landscape in college basketball, with the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas gaining popularity among non-NCAA qualifiers. The National Invitational Tournament continues, though many programs are opting out of postseason play.

12. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

No. 1 seed Duke defeated No. 8 seed Florida State 80-79 in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinals on March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Florida State nearly forced overtime with a buzzer-beating three-pointer that rimmed out. The Seminoles ended their season with an 18-15 record, while Duke improved to 30-2.

Ohio State defeated Indiana 91-78 in their regular-season finale at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on March 7, 2026. Senior guard Bruce Thornton scored 25 points and became the Buckeyes' all-time leading scorer, surpassing Dennis Hopson's 2,096 career points. The loss leaves Indiana's NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy as they enter the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 10 seed.

7. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

As the NCAA regular season ends, mock drafts for the 2026 NBA Draft spotlight a deep class of freshmen prospects. AJ Dybantsa of BYU leads projections with his scoring prowess, while Darryn Peterson of Kansas and Cameron Boozer of Duke round out the top trio. A SB Nation poll names Dybantsa the most exciting future NBA player to watch.