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2025 NBA DRAFT

JUNE 25-26

The NBA draft talent pipeline (once again) runs through college basketball

After taking a backseat to other NBA developmental paths, college basketball seems to be reemerging at the top.

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Unranked high school recruits turned NBA draft prospects

Before he emerged as a projected first-round pick, Clayton flew under the radar. Here's who else did.

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WHO'S GOT NEXT?

From the Barnes twins to Olajuwon brothers: These next-gen stars balled out at the NBPA Top 100 camp

From the Matt Barnes' twins to Hakeem Olajuwon's son, these stars had next at the NBPA Top 100 camp.

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COLLEGE REALIGNMENT INTEL

Texas State, cryptic posts and the Pac-12's next move

Texas State looms as the favorite to join the Pac-12. Why could that happen? What would come next? And what about Memphis?

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WHO GOT BETTER? WORSE?

Biggest surprise, head-scratcher and more from the men's basketball transfer cycle

Which teams improved -- or hurt -- their outlook? We award winners and losers of this offseason's cycle.

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PLAYER MOVEMENT

Who won the men's transfer portal? Let's rank the 13 best teams

These teams got the best players from the transfer portal -- with some familiar faces in the mix for top spot.

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Rutgers

NCAAM

What's going on with Ace Bailey and the NBA draft?

The "Pardon the Interruption" crew discusses Ace Bailey's confusing approach to the NBA draft.

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Rutgers

NCAAM

Shams not ready to predict a dramatic draft drop for Ace Bailey

Shams Charania tells Pat McAfee that Ace Bailey's NBA team visit approach is unusual, but he isn't sure Bailey's draft stock is falling.

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Colorado State

NCAAM

Nique Clifford's NBA draft profile

Check out some stats and info that have made Colorado State's Nique Clifford a top NBA draft prospect.

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