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Only 52 days until the 2026-27 college basketball season officially begins…..#countdown

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Source: Michigan State will host Merrimack on December 12th in East Lansing. Tom Izzo versus Joey Gallo.

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VCU's marquee non-conference games in 2026-27: At Memphis At Santa Clara Providence (Maui) TBD (Maui) TBD (Maui) Florida Atlantic (Orlando) Mississippi State (Huntsville) In a 76-team NCAA Tournament, it's March Madness or bust for the Rams, Saint Louis, and Dayton.

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Source: Mississippi State and VCU will meet in a neutral site game on December 19th in Huntsville, Alabama.

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Dan Wetzel

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🚨🏈@CollegeGameDay podcast with @ReceDavis and @PeteThamel LSU v SEC, Clock Drama, Can Michigan rebound against OU, Dabo’s Future, Ohio State-Texas, plus game picks. https://t.co/ko5RwNZEsv

Seth Davis

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I still have little to zero hope that Congress will pass meaningful legislation to "fix" college sports. But it would really help the NCAA's case with the public if there were significant numbers of players lobbying for this legislation. Nick Saban, John Calipari and Deion

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Breaking News

Former NFL star Edgerrin James says son Jizzle has a substance abuse issue; asks for love, support

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Biggest Scandals in Sports History 😱

Ranking Clippers' cap circumvention among the biggest punishments given out in all of sports

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Top Sports Cinderellas Ever 🪄

'85 Villanova and the most unexpected triumphs in sports 📲

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How Opening Round teams do in the NCAA tournament

Here is how participants in the Opening Round have done since 2011 — and why you should consider picking one in your NCAA bracket.

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Every ACTUAL buzzer-beater in March Madness since 2000

There have been 19 "actual"' buzzer-beaters (go-ahead shots that went in with 0.0 on the clock) in the NCAA tournament since 2000, including Kris Jenkins' iconic game-winner in the 2016 championship.

Class of 2026's No. 10 ranked player Brandon McCoy suffered right ACL injury

Michigan's 5-Star Freshman Out for Season

2x All-SEC forward returning to Tigers after committing to Kentucky (ESPN)

Mark Mitchell Back to Mizzou

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When does the 2026-27 men's college basketball season start?

Here's what you need to know about the start of the upcoming men's basketball season.

$1.5M raise included in Florida HC's 3rd extension in as many years (AP)

Gators Extend Golden AGAIN 💰

Texas judge pauses rule that bars players from returning from pros (AP)

Judge Puts SEC's New Eligibility Rule on Hold

Conference follows lead of Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Full statement here 📲

🚨ACC Bans Pro Athletes

Conference following Big Ten and SEC's ruling to stop pro players returning to college

Big 12 To Ban Pro Athletes

Xaivian Lee Going to Gonzaga

Joe Tipton

@JoeTipton

NEWS: Florida transfer guard Xaivian Lee has committed to Gonzaga, his agency @GSLSportsGroup tells @On3. The 6-4 senior averaged 11.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this past season. Lee played NBA Summer League with the Cavs. https://t.co/2T7nsHPuAg

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BREAKING: Guard Xaivian Lee has committed to Gonzaga, @JoeTipton reports. Lee made stops at Princeton and Florida in college. https://t.co/QyKcA6DN58

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34 minutes of '80s March Madness highlights that'll leave you feeling nostalgic

Watch some of the best moments, finishes, and players from 1980s March Madness, including Michael Jordan's game-winner in the 1982 championship, and Hall of Famers Patrick Ewing and Akeem Olajuwon.

Conference follows Big Ten blocking NFL players and adds on NBA, WNBA. Penalties here 📲

SEC to Ban Pro Athletes

Top 100 prospects in wide-open class 📲

2027 NBA Draft Rankings 📊

R.J. Luis Jr. cleared by judge to play for LSU after spending time with 2 NBA teams (AP)

Breaking News

UCLA transfer guard is currently eligible for a 5th year under injunction in California (ESPN)

Donovan Dent Commits to LSU 🐯

Bryce Exhibition Sequence. Watch here ♨️📲

Arizona Basketball

@ArizonaMBB

Bryce with the ❌ on one end and the 3⃣ at the other

Federal appeals court temporarily pauses order that would have granted extra year of eligibility (AP)

Court Halts College Eligibility Ruling

Alabama jury finds that New York Times defamed Kai Spears with report about fatal shooting (AP)

Jury Awards $9.25M to CBB Player

UNC's Non-Con Schedule 📝

See it here 📲

UConn HC going through all the emotions reliving comeback on IG 📸

Hurley Rewatches Duke Win 🤣

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Malone Rejected UNC 3 Times 😅

Tar Heels HC explains what changed his mind. Watch here 📲

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Elon Phoenix's New Logo 🎨

School drops 'stronger' look. See it here 📲

Big East Moves Media Day 🍎

Big East Media Day will be on October 1st at the Marriott Marquis, per release.

@JonRothstein

Start of Magic vs. Bird Rivalry 📣

1979 NCAA Championship game was first of many epic battles

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Dusty May Was Over CBB 🙃

Mavs HC reveals his breaking point

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Seth Trimble to Louisville 🔴

Former UNC star commits to ACC rival for final year of eligibility, per ESPN. Mike Malone's reaction here 📲

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Miami Extends Jai Lucas

Former Duke assistant went 26-9 in first year leading Canes (ESPN)

UT Arlington Lands Ex-McDAA 🍔

Travis Branham

@TravisBranham_

NEWS: Ole Miss transfer Niko Bundalo has signed with UT Arlington, per a @247SportsPortal source. Former McDonald's All American. https://t.co/ctTKaJoW9p

Ranking the best threads across sports 📲

10 Best Uniforms of All Time 🪡

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Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft 🔮

Next year's class is stacked with talent. Full 2-round projections 📲

Watch 8 unique angles from numerous TV cameras during Kentucky's stunning last-second win over Santa Clara in the 2026 NCAA tournament. These March Madness melts of Otega Oweh's half-court heave give fans a unique look at the best moments in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Every angle you didn't see from Kentucky's half-court buzzer-beater vs. Santa Clara

Big 12 x Monster Court Logo 🎨

Joseph Duarte

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@Joseph_Duarte

New look to the floor at Fertitta Center.

UConn HC feels college basketball is being 'cheapened' 🎥

Hurley Rips Eligibility Rules 😠

Former NBA guard named Alcorn State's GM

Monta Ellis Takes CBB Job 💼

BC Denies HC's Role in Firing

Boston.com

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@BostonDotCom

“Luke did not make this decision because he does not have the ability to make this decision,” said James in a phone interview Wednesday. https://t.co/7TrdR3xuLe

Watch some of the best moments, finishes, and players from 1990s March Madness, including Christian Laettner's game-winner and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal.

23 minutes of '90s March Madness highlights that'll leave you feeling nostalgic

Legendary broadcaster provides update about his cancer treatment Wednesday 📸

Dick Vitale: 'Good News' From Doctor

A.J. Williams has interest from Duke, UNC, UConn and more (ESPN)

5-Star Forward Reclassifies to 2027

NCAA March Madness is introducing the 21st Century 3v3 Bracket, a fan-powered bracket challenge between 64 schools and 3v3 teams featuring iconic men's basketball players from the 21st century.

How to vote for the March Madness 21st century 3v3 tournament

Jeff Borzello

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@jeffborzello

NEWS: Former Clemson forward RJ Godfrey has signed with Arizona, sources told ESPN. 6-8 forward averaged 12.0 points and 5.3 rebounds last season for the Tigers, shot better than 61% from the field. Fifth-year SR slots in immediately as the Wildcats’ PF, assuming he’s eligible.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Maui Invitational bracket and schedule.

2026 Maui Invitational: Bracket, schedule, teams

Buckeyes announce jersey partnership with JPMorganChase for all athletic programs

OSU Lands $17M Patch Deal 💰

Coaches project $30M+ lineups from NIL contracts (The Athletic)

CBB Roster Costs Rising 📈

Men's hoops powerhouses won't face off on Dec. 21; Blue Devils will now face Texas Tech (CBS Sports)

Duke vs. Michigan Canceled ❌

Dybantsa Gets Big 12 Honor ☝️

BYU Men's Basketball

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@BYUMBB

MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

49ers Legend's Son a 5-Star PG

Dushawn London

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@DushawnLondon1

Visit News: NaVorro Bowman Jr., the No. 10 overall prospect in the class of 2027, has locked in official visits to UConn, Illinois, Texas and Arizona, source tells @247Sports https://t.co/P1tW43sIm3

Michael Beasley Drops 20 Pts 🔥 (@thetournament on X)

Kansas State alum turned back the clock at TBT

Michael Beasley at TBT 🟣

TBT

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@thetournament

HE’S IN THE BUILDING 🐐 Michael Beasley & the Kansas State Alumni take on the Kansas Alumni in GAME ONE tonight at Bramlage Coliseum at 8pm CT - LIVE ON FS1 Tickets: https://t.co/uxP5OIzYdq

Michigan AD Warde Manuel agrees to buyout, will step down at end of 2026 (AP)

Breaking News

Only 1 of 2 players ever to win a Natty and SL title in same year

Yaxel in Rare NBA Draft Air 🏆

Latest highlights from Pro-Am matchup

BYU's Robert Wright III Scores 101 Points in Powder League Game

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Arthur Kaluma career March Madness highlights

Watch career March Madness highlights from Lakers Summer Leaguer Arthur Kaluma from his time with both Creighton (2022-23) and Texas (2025) in the NCAA tournament.

Trojans announce new 10-year deal of all-sports partnership through 2036 📸

USC Extends with Nike ✍️

Michigan Hires Ivy HC

Pete Thamel

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@PeteThamel

Sources: Brown head coach Mike Martin is leaving to become an assistant coach at Michigan, joining Mike Boynton’s staff there, per me and @jeffborzello. Martin has spent the last 14 years as the head coach at Brown.

Rookies already looking like potential home run picks 📲

Early NBA Draft Steals 😮‍💨

Christian Bell went crazy at Nike Jr. EYBL Peach Jam 🎥

6'8 7th-Grader's Basketball Highlights 😳

'The Little Prince' Mario Saint-Supéry playing for Liga ACB next season 📸

Gonzaga Star Returning to Spain

Photo from Vegas including Flagg and Tatum

Duke Alumni Star in New 'Brotherhood' Video

Mike Boynton Jr. agrees to 2-year contract after Dusty May's departure

Michigan Promotes Interim HC

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Wichita to serve as 2027 and 2028 Opening Round host for March Madness

DI Men’s Basketball Championship will start in Dayton and Wichita with tripleheaders Tuesday and Wednesday after Selection Sunday.

Marcus Spears Jr., son of former NFL DE, reclassifies to 2026 to join Longhorns

Texas Lands No. 1 Prospect 🤘

InTrust Arena named site for expanded opening round of men's NCAA tournament in 2027 and 2028

Wichita to Host Tourney Games

Nikola Kusturica 'early contender' for No. 1 pick in 2028 NBA draft (ESPN)

UCLA Lands Euro Star 🐻

Viral star finds a new home. More details 📲

'Aura' Amir Khan Reunites with Will Wade at LSU

Kerr Kriisa alleged to have fraudulently obtained nearly $2.2M in scheme (AP)

Former MCBB Player Accused of Fraud

Brandon McCoy Jr. to honor commitment despite Dusty May departure (ESPN)

5-Star Staying With Michigan

J.P. Estrella Staying at UM

Pete Thamel

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@PeteThamel

NEWS: Michigan transfer big-man J.P. Estrella is going to remain with the Wolverines, he told ESPN, as he quickly bonded with interim coach Mike Boynton and his teammates after arriving on campus nearly two weeks ago.

6'10" sharpshooter is younger brother of Hornets star rookie Kon Knueppel 📸

Duke Lands Kager Knueppel

Dallas checked all the boxes for ex-Michigan HC 📲

May Explains Mavs Decision

No. 1 pick gives behind the scenes look of first days in Washington

Dybantsa's Wizards Vlog 🎬

Peterson's Pre-Draft Workout 😤

Future superstar takes you behind-the-scenes 🎥

Final Four MOP staying with Wolverines despite Dusty May's departure to NBA (ESPN)

Cadeau Returning to Michigan

Watch March Madness highlights from senior forward Izaiyah Nelson from USF basketball's appearance in the 2026 NCAA tournament against Louisville. Nelson finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and three blocks in the loss.

Izaiyah Nelson 2026 NCAA tournament highlights

Watch full March Madness highlights from senior guard Bruce Thornton from Ohio State basketball's first round matchup with TCU in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Thornton finished with 10 points and four assists in a close loss.

Bruce Thornton 2026 NCAA tournament highlights

NBA Draft Winners/Surprises

4 winners and 4 surprises after 2nd night 🎥

Watch full March Madness highlights from senior Otega Oweh during Kentucky basketball's run to the second round of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Oweh's most memorable moment was a clutch buzzer-beating 3 from long range to force overtime vs. Santa Clara.

Otega Oweh 2026 NCAA tournament highlights

Narcisse Ngoy will honor commitment to Auburn while LAC hold his draft rights 📸

Clippers Pick Returning to CBB

Watch full March Madness highlights from senior forward Tyler Nickel during Vanderbilt's run to the second round of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Tyler Nickel 2026 NCAA tournament highlights

League personnel have concerns about Kansas guard's 'maturity and demeanor'

NBA Execs' Concerns on Tyran Stokes

Watch full March Madness highlights from senior forward Maliq Brown during Duke basketball's run to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Maliq Brown 2026 NCAA tournament highlights

UNC star's draft fall finally ended by Hawks; missed out on $5M+ in NIL 📲

Henri Veesaar Trade Details 📝

😮‍💨 Hawks take Henri Veesaar at No. 52 📝 Pro comp: Nikola Vučević 🎥 Watch his highlights

UNC Big Man Finally Drafted 🙌

🔁 Traded to Pacers 🚂 Braden Smith goes No. 38 📝 Pro comp: Tyler Kolek 🎥 See why he was 2x consensus All-American

Bulls Draft Purdue Star PG

🔁 Trade from Nets 😈 Isaiah Evans goes No. 33 📝 Pro comp: Jordan Hawkins 🎥 See why he was 3rd-team All-ACC

Wolves Draft Duke Star 🔵

UDFA Robbie Avila to get an Exhibit-10 contract (Draft Express)

Lakers to Sign 'College Jokić'

Watch college basketball highlights of Richie Saunders during his time at BYU, including back-to-back March Madness appearances in 2024 and 2025. Saunders was a key figure in the Cougars' run to the 2025 Sweet 16.

Richie Saunders March Madness highlights at BYU

Early look at how next year’s NBA draft may shake out 📲

Way-Too-Soon 2027 Mock Draft 🔮

Watch 2026 March Madness highlights from 11 of the 14 lottery picks selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, starting with No. 1 overall selection AJ Dybantsa out of BYU going to the Washington Wizards.

2026 NBA Draft: Top March Madness highlights from this year's lottery picks

Kentucky narrowly leads Duke in all-time first-round NBA draft selections after 2026.

Kentucky maintains lead over Duke in all-time NBA 1st-round draft picks after 2026 draft

Multiple teams already positioning themselves for next year's draft

Looking Ahead at Loaded 2027 NBA Draft Class

NBA Draft Winners/Surprises 👀

4 winners and 4 shocking picks after LOADED first round 🎥

James is yet to take the court during Arizona tenure after redshirting his freshman season

What Should Bryce James Do Next?

🔁 Traded to Suns 🅰️ Koa Peat goes No. 30 📝 Pro comp: Rui Hachimura 🎥 Watch his All-Big 12 highlights

Mavs Draft Arizona Big 🌵

🐺 Alex Karaban goes No. 29 📝 Pro comp: Sam Hauser 🎥 Watch 2x NCAA champ's highlights

Kings Draft UConn Star 👑

Still not letting No. 1 slide 📸

Peterson's Warning to AJ 👿

Zuby Ejiofor Headed To Hawks 😮‍💨

St. John's star averaged 16.3 PPG on 53.5% shooting

⛈️ Zuby Ejiofor goes No. 23 📝 Pro comp: Jaylin Williams 🎥 See why he was NCAA's top big in 2026

Hawks Draft St. John's Star ‼️

🌊 Labaron Philon Jr. goes No. 22 📝 Pro comp: Dejounte Murray 🎥 Watch his All-American highlights

76ers Draft Alabama Star 🔔

Bucks Acquire Nate Ament at No. 13 ⭐️

Vols star averaged 16.7 PPG and 6.3 RPG

Bulls Draft Dailyn Swain 😮‍💨

Steal of the draft? Texas star averaged 17.3 PPG on 54% FG

🐺 Hannes Steinbach goes No. 14 📝 Pro comp: Moritz Wagner 🎥 Watch NCAA rebounds leader's highlights

Hornets Draft Washington Big

🍊 Nate Ament goes No. 13 📝Pro comp: Zaccharie Risacher 🎥 Watch his All-SEC highlights

Heat Draft Vols SF For Bucks 🟠

Michigan Makes History On Draft Night 🙌

Matt Norlander

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@MattNorlander

Michigan is the first title-winning team since Villanova in 2018 to have three first-round draft picks. (And Jalen Brunson wasn't one of them.)

💪 Aday Mara goes No. 12 📝 Pro comp: Donovan Clingan 🎥 Watch the 7-footer's highlights

OKC Drafts Michigan Big Man

One Big 12 coach hypes No. 1 pick for 'never cashing it in'

CBB Coach Praises Dybantsa

BYU's AJ Dybantsa was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards.

AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1 overall in 2026 NBA draft, first-ever BYU top pick

〽️ Yaxel Lendeborg goes No. 11 📝 Pro comp: Aaron Gordon 🎥 Watch 2026 NCAA champ's highlights

Warriors Draft Michigan Star ‼️

Warriors Draft 23-Year-Old Star 🔥

Yaxel Lendeborg averaged 15 PPG and helped Wolverines win a national title

🅰️ Brayden Burries goes No. 10 📝 Pro comp: Derrick White 🎥 Watch All-Big 12 selection's highlights

Bucks Draft Arizona Guard

〽️ Morez Johnson Jr. goes No. 9 📝 Pro comp: Isaiah Stewart 🎥 Champ reuniting with Dusty May

Mavs Draft Michigan PF 👀

💯 Kingston Flemings goes No. 8 📝 Pro comp: De'Aaron Fox 🎥 See why he was 2nd-team All-American

Hawks Draft Houston Star 🤩

🐗 Darius Acuff Jr. goes No. 7 📝 Pro comp: Stephon Marburry 🎥 Watch SEC POTY terrify defenses

Kings Draft Arkansas Star 👑

Kings Take Darius Acuff Jr. At No. 7 ⭐️

Teams may regret passing on Arkansas star. Acuff averaged 23.5 PPG on 44% from 3

Can Dusty May Have Success with Mavericks? 🤔

Recent track record of college coaches joining NBA isn't great

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Nets Draft Louisville Guard

🔴 Mikel Brown Jr. goes No. 6 📝 Pro comp: Tyler Herro 🎥 Watch All-ACC selection's highlights

Clippers Take Keaton Wagler At No. 5 ⭐️

Illinois star guard averaged 17.9 PPG on nearly 40% shooting from 3

🔸 Keaton Wagler goes No. 5 📝 Pro comp: Jamal Murray 🎥 Watch NCAA top SG's highlights

Clippers Draft Illinois Star SG ‼️

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Bulls Draft UNC Star ⭐

🐑 Caleb Wilson goes No. 4 📝 Pro comp: Blake Griffin 🎥 Watch All-American fly all over the court

Grizzlies Select Cam Boozer ⭐️

Duke's star power forward averaged 22.5 PPG and 10.2 RPG

🏅 Big 12 All-Freshman team 📝 Pro comp: Anthony Edwards 🎥 Watch Kansas star get buckets

🚨 JAZZ DRAFT PETERSON NO. 2

🚨 Wizards Draft BYU Star AJ Dybantsa

Washington's new franchise star averaged 25.5 PPG, 6.8 RPG and 3.7 APG at BYU

🏆 NCAA Player of the Year 📝 Pro comp: Kevin Love 🎥 Watch Duke star dominate college

🚨 Grizzlies Draft Boozer No. 3

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🚨WIZARDS DRAFT DYBANTSA NO. 1

🥇 2026 NCAA scoring champ 📝 Pro comp: Jaylen Brown 🎥 See why he was a consensus All-American

New Mavs HC explains decision to leave college basketball 📸

Dusty May Posts Statement 〽️

Aged-baed eligibility standard unanimously approved. Yahoo has full details 📲

NCAA Changing Age Rules

See the best available remaining prospects for final 30 picks ➡️

NBA Draft Big Board Rd 2 🔢

Michigan's national championship-winning coach leaving for NBA (Shams)

Mavs Hiring Dusty May

Wolverines promoting assistant Mike Boynton Jr. after Dusty May exit (ESPN)

Michigan Hiring Interim HC

Kentucky, North Carolina and Duke are the college basketball teams with the most first-round picks in NBA draft history.

College basketball teams with the most NBA 1st-round draft picks

Here's where every top pick in NBA Draft history went to school, from 1947-2023.

Every NBA Draft No. 1 overall pick and where they went to college

Dusty May Clip Resurfaces 🫣

Jeff Goodman

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@GoodmanHoops

This was Dusty May 5 days ago on his frustration with college basketball right now:

Watch full March Madness highlights from senior forward Bryce Hopkins during St. John's run to the Sweet 16 in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Bryce Hopkins 2026 NCAA tournament highlights

Watch full March Madness highlights from senior guard Ryan Conwell during Louisville's run to the second round in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Ryan Conwell 2026 NCAA tournament highlights

Don't think this Jon Scheyer throwback pic was random. See it here 📲

Duke Hoops Trolls Michigan 💀

Watch full March Madness highlights from senior forward Trevon Brazile during Arkansas' run to the Sweet 16 in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Trevon Brazile 2026 NCAA tournament highlights

Watch full March Madness highlights from senior guard Jaden Bradley during Arizona's run all the way to the Final Four in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Jaden Bradley 2026 NCAA tournament highlights

Kansas star only working out with Wizards relates to belief in going No. 1 overall (ESPN)

Peterson Confident in 1st Pick

Watch full March Madness highlights from senior forward Dillon Mitchell during St. John's run to the Sweet 16 in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Dillon Mitchell 2026 NCAA tournament highlights

Watch full March Madness highlights from senior guard Emanuel Sharp during Houston's run to the Sweet 16 in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Emanuel Sharp 2026 NCAA tournament highlights