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AJ Dybantsa, who has committed to BYU next year, stands with the fans during a game against West Virginia on March 1, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer headline list of top lottery candidates for 2026 NBA draft

June 28, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The NBA has had Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg as obvious No. 1 overall draft picks in recent years. AJ Dybantsa has been headed toward that status for 2026.

Saint Joseph’s Rasheer Fleming during a game on Feb. 6, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

NBA draft: Best players available for Round 2, including Rasheer Fleming, Maxime Raynaud and Noah Penda

June 26, 2025 at 7:28 a.m.

Here’s a look at top prospects available when the two-day NBA draft format resumes with Minnesota on the clock Thursday night.

Texas Tech forward Darrion Williams celebrates during an Elite Eight game against Florida in the NCAA Tournament on March 29, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

How NIL money is reshaping the NBA draft: Fewer early entrants — and more college stars staying put

June 25, 2025 at 7:28 a.m.

With all the cash flowing in college, the number of early entrants in the NBA draft has continued to shrink. This year’s draft starts Wednesday with its fewest in at...

Duke's Khaman Maluach reacts during the second half of a Sweet 16 game against Arizona on March 27, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

NBA draft: Here are the centers to watch for, including Khaman Maluach and Derik Queen

June 23, 2025 at 7:55 a.m.

Khaman Maluach and Derik Queen are the headliners among big men in the upcoming NBA draft.

Duke's Cooper Flagg celebrates after scoring against Houston during the second half in the Final Four on April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

NBA draft: Here are the forwards to watch for, including Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey

June 23, 2025 at 7:55 a.m.

Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey were the first two names mentioned last summer when it came to top incoming freshmen. Now they’re the headliners among forwards in the NBA draft.

Illinois’ Kasparas Jakucionis takes an off balance shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State on Feb. 2, 2025, in Champaign. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

NBA draft: Here are the guards to watch for, including Kasparas Jakučionis and Dylan Harper

June 23, 2025 at 7:56 a.m.

There’s a deep set of high-end guard prospects in Wednesday's NBA draft.

Broadcaster Dick Vitale prepares to announce the Michigan State-Kentucky game on Nov. 15, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Dick Vitale has an extension with ESPN — and a college basketball event in the 86-year-old’s honor

June 9, 2025 at 11:48 a.m.

Famed broadcaster Dick Vitale is sticking around college basketball with a new contract extension and a new event named in his honor.

Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) celebrates his goal with center Brad Marchand, top right, and left wing Jonah Gadjovich (12) while Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen and center Sebastian Aho (20) react during the second period in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on May 28, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (Chris Seward/AP)

Defending champion Florida Panthers head back to third straight Stanley Cup Final with 5-3 Game 5 win

May 29, 2025 at 12:13 a.m.

The defending champion Florida Panthers advanced to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Wednesday night.

Panthers defenseman Seth Jones skates with the puck against the Hurricanes during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Traded by the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks, Taylor Hall and Seth Jones reunite in Eastern Conference finals

May 22, 2025 at 1:10 p.m.

Taylor Hall and Seth Jones started 2025 as Chicago Blackhawks teammates sitting at the bottom of the NHL standings. Now they’re squaring off for a trip to the Stanley Cup...

Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson pose on the red carpet at the NFL Honors award show on Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Bill Belichick’s girlfriend ‘welcome’ at North Carolina football facilities after report she had been banned

May 9, 2025 at 12:53 p.m.

North Carolina says the girlfriend of football coach Bill Belichick is “welcome” at Tar Heels football facilities amid a report that 24-year-old Jordon Hudson had been banned from them.

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