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The Pacers get aggressive in this pre–Sweet 16 mock draft, making a blockbuster trade to land a potential franchise-changing player.
This week's NBA tank watch features the usual suspects from the 2025-26 season, including the Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz.
Though we're over 30 games in, NBA scouts are not done evaluating for the 2026 draft. The NCAA tournament always represents an opportunity for prospects to move the needle when the stakes are highest.
Duke is heading to the Sweet 16 after defeating TCU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The NCAA Tournament is always a proving ground for future pros, but this year’s field is unusually loaded with elite freshmen and breakout stars who already look built for the next level.
March Madness is underway and today's college stars have a chance to cement themselves in this summer's NBA draft class. The 2026 draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY's latest mock draft, Arizona's Brayden Burries is expected to go in the first round.
Here's what a potential two-round draft could look like for the Sacramento Kings this summer.
AJ Dybantsa’s career with BYU may have come to an end Thursday night, but the Brockton native wasn’t ready to announce that decision. The 6-foot-9 small forward and potential top pick in the 2026 NBA draft once again told reporters that he needed to talk to his mother.
There is a reason why nearly a third of the NBA is tanking. This year’s NBA draft is historically deep, and cellar-dwelling teams are doing whatever it takes to position themselves to land one of these franchise-changing talents.
Saturday's slate of March Madness games features plenty of talent for the Milwaukee Bucks to scout