Multiple scouts told MLive they liked Lendeborg’s basketball IQ and feel for the game. As for whether he’d stay in the draft, they mentioned NIL money. One scout had heard Michigan was offering close to $3 million. The last pick in the first round is guaranteed more than $4.6 over two years.

We’ve got exactly two weeks to go until underclassmen players who are currently going through the NBA Draft process are forced to make their final decision about whether they’re going to keep their name in the draft or return to college basketball.

Bailey is generally viewed as the third-best prospect available in a loaded 2025 NBA draft, but might be a longer-term project whose developmental timeline does not align with the win-now Sixers.

The similarities between the two Alabama high school stars continued into their single college seasons in Tuscaloosa. Now, how will it look in their respective leaps into the professional ranks.

Drake Powell was an integral part of UNC's 2024-2025 success on the basketball court. Powell recently announced he'll stay in the NBA Draft.

All signs point toward Richardson leaving the college game behind. He’ll continue to take guidance from his father, Jason, the fifth pick in the 2001 draft. One thing the younger Richardson won’t borrow from dad: His draft-night fashion. Jason, befitting the style of the time, wore a baggy suit.

Labaron Philon won’t be returning to the Alabama basketball team for a second season, ESPN’s Jeff Borzello is reporting. Philon plans to stay in the NBA draft and has already informed Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats of his decision, he told Borzello. The Mobile native averaged 10.6 points and 3.8 assists per game as a freshman this past season.

While the Oklahoma City Thunder are busy with their Round 2 playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, the 2025 NBA draft lottery was revealed. The randomness always creates chaos. It happened again as the Dallas Mavericks landed the No. 1 pick and will likely add Cooper Flagg.