#nba-draft

#nba-draft

I would make the joke to him that he's like my laptop, Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May told the Daily News. I felt like that's how Danny's brain was working on a lot of days, just too many tabs going at one time.

Will Riley was selected with the No. 21 overall pick in the first round of the NBA Draft this offseason. Overshadowed by the selection of Tre Johnson, who was picked with the No. 6 overall pick, Riley hasn't be talked about nearly enough entering the season; at least not in terms of players who could be poised for a breakout rookie season.

Malachi Flynn's time in Toronto was largely marked by stifled development and a lack of true breakthrough. He hardly solidified a long-term spot within the Raptors' pecking order.

In 2023, Flagg posted impressive numbers at Peach Jam with averages of 25.4 points, 13 rebounds, 6.9 blocks, and 5.7 assists, leading his team to the title game.

Jakucionis got off to an extremely rocky start during the California Classic Summer League, wrapping up the stint shooting just 1-of-15 from the field and notching six assists and 12 turnovers.

The NBA draft revealed surprising choices, but one lingering concern is the league's presentation quality, particularly the ongoing mistakes with team hats.

"Over the last two nights, the NBA didn't just stage a show—they sold the stage, the script, and the orchestra pit to an insurance giant... It was branded content."

With Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe and the rest of the 2025 class off to the NBA, we can shift our attention to the 2026 draft.

Luis and coach Rick Pitino had agreed it was best for both sides to go their separate ways when the Johnnies' season ended with a loss to Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Diawara's close friendship with the Knicks' 2024 pick emphasizes their future-driven approach, placing value on rapport while bolstering their roster with strategic selections.