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USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
USA TODAY Sports' post-combine mock NBA draft has this Gators guard taken in first round
USA TODAY Sports' post-combine mock NBA draft has this Gators guard taken in first round The 2025 NBA draft is a month away following the completion of the NBA G League Elite Camp as well as the NBA draft scouting combine. Those events have helped weed out the aspiring amateurs who seek to take their talents to the next level. Making the leap to the professional ranks requires both skill and timing, which is why many of those who participated in the pre-draft workouts will return to the college ranks. However, what they bring back is a better idea of where they stand among their peers and what improvements need to be made in their game to guarantee a high selection. The Florida Gators had a few members of their 2025 national championship-winning roster who showed up for the camp and combine, though only one has truly emerged as a potential first-round draft pick: star guard Walter Clayton Jr. Here is where he is projected to be taken in the NBA draft, according to USA TODAY Sports Jeff Zillgitt, Lorenzo Reyes and James H. Williams in their post-combine mock draft. Boston Celtics: Walter Clayton Jr., Florida (No. 28) Senior, guard, 6-2, 199, 22 2024-25 stats: 18.3 ppg, 4.2 apg, 3.7 rpg, 1.2 spg, 44.8% FG, 38.6% 3PT, 85.7% FT "Named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, Clayton had 34 points in the national semifinals against Auburn and 11 points, seven assists and five rebounds in the championship victory against Houston. He also scored 30 points in a regional final against Texas Tech and was 21-for-42 from the field in the Gators' final three games. Has range on 3-point shots and can shoot off the dribble or pass but needs to improve as a playmaker and defender." USA TODAY Sports full post-combine 2025 NBA mock draft Here's a look at USA TODAY's post-combine NBA mock draft: Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg, Duke San Antonio Spurs: Dylan Harper, Rutgers Philadelphia 76ers: Ace Bailey, Rutgers Charlotte Hornets: VJ Edgecombe, Baylor Utah Jazz: Tre Johnson, Texas Washington Wizards: Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma New Orleans Pelicans: Kon Knueppel, Duke Brooklyn Nets: Khaman Maluach, Duke Toronto Raptors: Kasparas Jakucionis, Illinois Houston Rockets: Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina Portland Trail Blazers: Derik Queen, Maryland Chicago Bulls: Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) Atlanta Hawks: Egor Demin, BYU San Antonio Spurs: Carter Bryant, Arizona Oklahoma City Thunder: Asa Newell, Georgia Orlando Magic: Jase Richardson, Michigan State Minnesota Timberwolves: Danny Wolf, Michigan Washington Wizards: Liam McNeeley, UConn Brooklyn Nets: Nolan Traore, Saint-Quentin (France) Miami Heat: Thomas Sorber, Georgetown Utah Jazz: Joan Beringer, KK Cedevita (Adriatic League) Atlanta Hawks: Nique Clifford, Colorado State Indiana Pacers: Will Riley, Illinois Oklahoma City Thunder: Rasheer Fleming, Saint Joseph's Orlando Magic: Ben Saraf, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) Brooklyn Nets: Yaxel Lendeborg, UAB Brooklyn Nets: Hugo Gonzalez, Real Madrid (Spain) Boston Celtics: Walter Clayton Jr., Florida Phoenix Suns: Noah Penda, Le Mans (France) Los Angeles Clippers: Drake Powell, North Carolina Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Dubai Eye
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Dubai Basketball wraps regular season with home win
Dubai Basketball celebrated a triumphant end to their regular season with a home victory, making history as the first Middle Eastern team to compete in Europe's Adriatic League. In their debut campaign, the team secured an impressive third-place finish. Riding a 13-game unbeaten streak, Dubai Basketball will face Slovenia's Cedevita Olimpija this Sunday at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena in their first-ever playoff appearance. Speaking on Dubai 92's Big Breakfast show, star player Thirdy Ravena shared insights about the team's momentum and upcoming playoff ambitions. When asked what skill he would borrow from an NBA legend for a day, Ravena chose Michael Jordan's competitiveness, saying it would offer a rare look into 'what goes through the legend's mind during a game and how he approaches everything'. Founded in 2023 by UAE businessman Abdulla Saeed Al Naboodah, Dubai Basketball is a newly established professional franchise competing in the Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) League for the 2024–25 season.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Potential first-round pick Joan Beringer declares for 2025 NBA draft
French center Joan Beringer told ESPN on Friday that he is declaring for the 2025 NBA draft after playing this season in the Adriatic League in Slovenia. Beringer is averaging 4.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks on 61% shooting from the field in 51 games with Cedevita Olimpija. He has scored in double figures six times, including a season-high 12 points and five rebounds on March 4. Advertisement The 6-foot-11 forward, who boasts a reported 7-foot, 5-inch wingspan, is projected to be a first-round pick, given his versatility, athleticism and rim protection. He is considered raw offensively, but has the tools to develop into a productive player at the next level. Beringer has also represented France internationally at the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket. He averaged 9.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and one assist on 70.5% shooting from the field in seven games, helping France to a fifth-place finish in Finland. The 18-year-old is among a talented group of international prospects, joining the likes of Noa Essengue, Kasparas Jakučionis, Khaman Maluach, Ben Saraf and Nolan Traoré, among others. They are all considered first-round picks, with some expected to go in the lottery. Beringer will be a late arrival to the United States for the predraft process, with his team on track to qualify for the ABA League playoffs next month. He will likely have the opportunity to participate in a draft combine in June for prospects still playing with their international teams. The 2025 NBA draft will occur June 25-26 in New York City. This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: NBA rumor: Potential first-round pick Joan Beringer declares for draft
USA Today
25-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Potential first-round pick Joan Beringer declares for 2025 NBA draft
Potential first-round pick Joan Beringer declares for 2025 NBA draft French center Joan Beringer told ESPN on Friday that he is declaring for the 2025 NBA draft after playing this season in the Adriatic League in Slovenia. Beringer is averaging 4.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks on 61% shooting from the field in 51 games with Cedevita Olimpija. He has scored in double figures six times, including a season-high 12 points and five rebounds on March 4. The 6-foot-11 forward, who boasts a reported 7-foot, 5-inch wingspan, is projected to be a first-round pick, given his versatility, athleticism and rim protection. He is considered raw offensively, but has the tools to develop into a productive player at the next level. Beringer has also represented France internationally at the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket. He averaged 9.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and one assist on 70.5% shooting from the field in seven games, helping France to a fifth-place finish in Finland. The 18-year-old is among a talented group of international prospects, joining the likes of Noa Essengue, Kasparas Jakučionis, Khaman Maluach, Ben Saraf and Nolan Traoré, among others. They are all considered first-round picks, with some expected to go in the lottery. Beringer will be a late arrival to the United States for the predraft process, with his team on track to qualify for the ABA League playoffs next month. He will likely have the opportunity to participate in a draft combine in June for prospects still playing with their international teams. The 2025 NBA draft will occur June 25-26 in New York City.
Sport360
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Sport360
UAE Basketball news: Dubai Basketball prepares for the biggest home game of the season against Partizan
Fresh off a dominant doubleheader at home, Dubai Basketball gears up for one of the most anticipated matchups of the season, as they take on seven-time ABA League champions, Partizan. Set to make history by hosting the Serbian powerhouse in Dubai for the first time, Coca-Cola Arena will be the stage for a thrilling showdown of skill, athleticism, and entertainment on Monday, March 15. The only Middle Eastern team competing in the Adriatic League, Dubai Basketball has quickly made a name for itself, securing 17 wins with just 5 losses in their debut campaign against some of Europe's toughest competition. Currently sitting fourth in the league standings, the UAE-based squad is riding the momentum of back-to-back home victories.
