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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
MSU star Jase Richardson goes in lottery in latest Yahoo Sports NBA Mock Draft
MSU star Jase Richardson goes in lottery in latest Yahoo Sports NBA Mock Draft Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports thinks Jase Richardson will be the next Michigan State lottery pick. O'Connor released his "NBA Mock Draft 3.0" on Friday, and Richardson landed just inside the lottery. He has Richardson going No. 13 overall to the Atlanta Hawks. Here's what O'Connor had to say about Richardson in his latest mock: "Richardson has been connected to the Hawks throughout the pre-draft process, in addition to other teams drafting in the late lottery. This is despite measuring at only 6-feet at the NBA Draft Combine. Richardson is a skilled combo guard with a lethal midrange game and a poised pick-and-roll feel, looking like he downloaded the experience of his NBA veteran father, Jason Richardson. Jase didn't inherit his father's height or dunk contest athleticism, though, so his smaller stature caps his upside. But does that matter? Look at the way the Pacers and Thunder play, with tons of players who can fly around the floor and make quick decisions. That's Richardson's exact style." Richardson's draft stock has fluctuated recently but he has always remained a first round projection across the many different NBA mock drafts I've came across. This latest mock from O'Connor is on the higher end of what I've seen, with FOX Sports having him going No. 16 overall to Orlando Magic in another mock draft released in the past few days. Richardson officially closed the door on a potential return to Michigan State for next season this week when he didn't withdraw from the NBA Draft before the deadline to do so. He starred for the Spartans in his lone season at Michigan State, averaging 12.1 points per game and playing a huge role in the Spartans winning the Big Ten title and reaching the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. The NBA Draft will be held on June 25-26, with the first round on the first day and the second round on the second day. The NBA Draft will be televised on ABC and ESPN. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Aggie fans and media react to Mackenzie Mgbako withdrawing his name from the NBA draft
Aggie fans and media react to Mackenzie Mgbako withdrawing his name from the NBA draft Texas A&M basketball fans had an exciting Tuesday morning as news broke that star transfer forward Mackenzie Mgbako has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft and will be returning to Bryan-College Station to kick off the upcoming season of "Bucky Ball." The 6'8" forward was the talk of the NBA Draft Combine, showcasing elite range from beyond the arc and solid defensive skills. His standout performance at the G-League Elite Camp earned him an invitation to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, where he turned heads and was seriously considered for the draft. However, confirmation arrived that Mgbako has opted to rejoin the Texas A&M Aggies, forgoing the 2025 NBA Draft to enhance his stock further. According to ESPN, Mgbako was the second-ranked player in the 2023 class. His decision to enter the transfer portal after two seasons at Indiana came as a surprise to many, especially given his notable improvement. Last season, he averaged 12.2 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 43% from the field, 32% from three-point range, and 81% from the free-throw line. Below you can find fans' and media's reaction to the news. Mackenzie Mgbako deciding to stay is big for the Aggies Big news for coach Bucky McMillan Mgbako believe we can improve his draft stock with one college season Boom! Coach Bucky has done good work in a short amount of time After having only one player on the roster, the Aggies now have a solid squad for next season with a few spots left Him coming back could bring NBA scouts to Aggieland as well Aggie fans can't wait to watch Mgbako in the Bucky Ball system On top of Mackenzie Mgbako's announcement they landed Pop Isaacs Not a bad haul in limited time Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Florida's Alex Condon is staying in school, boosting the chances of the NCAA champs repeating
President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts the 2025 NCAA Champion, University of Florida men's basketball team in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington, as head coach Todd Golden, listens at right. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Members of the team arrive on stage as President Donald Trump hosts the 2025 NCAA Champion, University of Florida men's basketball team in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Alex Condon talks to media at the 2025 NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Alex Condon talks to media at the 2025 NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts the 2025 NCAA Champion, University of Florida men's basketball team in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington, as head coach Todd Golden, listens at right. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Members of the team arrive on stage as President Donald Trump hosts the 2025 NCAA Champion, University of Florida men's basketball team in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Alex Condon talks to media at the 2025 NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida forward Alex Condon has withdrawn from the NBA draft and will return to school for his junior season, significantly boosting the Gators' chances of repeating as national champions. Coach Todd Golden said last week he was 'cautiously optimistic' the 6-foot-11, 230-pound Australian would be back for another season. He got the news Tuesday, a day before the deadline for players to withdraw from draft consideration. Advertisement Condon averaged 10.6 points and a team-leading 7.5 rebounds last season. He also blocked 49 shots. He notched seven double-doubles, scored in double figures 18 times and grabbed at least 10 boards 10 times. Condon previously said he planned to stay in the NBA draft if it looked like he would be selected between 20th and 35th overall in the two-round draft. His return nearly completes Golden's revamped roster, which includes replacing its top three guards: Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard. Golden landed Princeton's Xaivian Lee, a 6-foot-4 Toronto native who averaged 16.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists a game last season. He added guard AJ Brown from Ohio University a week later. Advertisement But the biggest addition came last week, when former Arkansas guard Boogie Fland signed to play for the Gators. Fland averaged 13.5 points, 5.1 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals as a freshman with the Razorbacks last season. Now, Lee and Fland will be paired together in a backcourt that could be even more explosive than the one that set the top two scoring marks in school history the last two years behind Clayton. Condon was considered the final piece of the puzzle. He joins Rueben Chinyelu, Micah Handlogten and Thomas Haugh in what is expected to be one of the deepest frontcourts in the country. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
New York Islanders' new GM Mathieu Darche faces key decisions pending throughout roster, staff and future vision
Mathieu Darche (via Getty Images) Mathieu Darche, who has been appointed general manager of the New York Islanders, begins his tenure on the job with great expectations and an urgent agenda of organizational needs. From deciding the future of head coach Patrick Roy to riding out a vital offseason with free agents and the No. 1 draft choice in hand, Mathieu Darche's new role requires instant response. Mathieu Darche has pressing problems in front of him with New York Islanders' roster, coaching staff, and draft plan BREAKING: Islanders SHOCK NHL by Naming Mathieu Darche as NEW GM | Can He SAVE the Franchise? Replacing veteran executive Lou Lamoriello, Mathieu Darche not only takes the title of New York Islanders general manager but also a club halfway through transition, with large decisions to be made in every department. Ownership group Scott Malkin, John Collins, and Jon Ledecky opted for Mathieu Darche over more experienced candidates such as Ken Holland, Marc Bergevin, and Jarmo Kekäläinen, indicating a new direction for the team. Coaching future in the balance, and front office shakeups ahead One of Mathieu Darche's more delicate duties will be determining the future of existing head coach Patrick Roy, who has three years remaining on his deal. Darche will also evaluate whether to keep assistant general managers Steve Pellegrini and Chris Lamoriello or remake the front office altogether. With scouting sessions already ongoing and the NHL Draft Combine just around the corner, the new GM might have to rely partially on the existing staff in the short term before bringing about structural changes later this summer. Roster makeover or shrewd adjustments? Darche needs to give a close examination to the Islanders' roster as of now. The team has remained in a state of mediocrity and needs to figure out if they will rebuild or retool. Players such as Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Ryan Pulock, Adam Pelech, and Scott Mayfield can be trade assets. However, prospects such as Calum Ritchie, Isaiah George, and Cole Eiserman provide hope for the future. Veteran deals like those of Mayfield and Pierre Engvall can be considered for buyouts, and goaltender Semyon Varlamov's fate as Ilya Sorokin's backup also remains undecided. Decisions on key contract negotiations and free agency plans Darche will have to renegotiate contracts for restricted free agents Noah Dobson, Alex Romanov, and Simon Holmstrom, and consider giving veteran forward Kyle Palmieri an extension, whose earlier negotiations with Lamoriello had gone almost to the finishing line. Darche also needs to rebuild the minor league system, beginning with possible staff changes in the coaching department and focusing on draft pick retention towards building depth. At the same time, he also needs to revive the brand of the franchise, which has not been seen in the UBS Arena era as a result of Lamoriello's conservative style. Also read: Mathieu Darche steps into a new era as New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche is not being given the luxury of time. Between hiring and firing, an underwhelming NHL and AHL roster, tipping-point contract negotiations, and a waiting fanbase ready to see something happen, his first offseason as general manager will be a trial by fire. But with a lottery win already secured and a new outlook at the helm, the New York Islanders could be headed for a reboot if needed—if Darche makes the right big-picture decisions. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Could the Nets select Cedric Coward in the 2025 NBA Draft?
The Brooklyn Nets head into the 2025 NBA Draft with four first-round picks to use, meaning that they will be bringing in a lot of talent from this class. Brooklyn has three picks outside of the Lottery and with the team needing as much of a talent infusion as possible, they could consider taking a player that is taking full advantage of the predraft process. Forward Cedric Coward, who came into the Draft with the intention of maintaining his college eligibility after agreeing to transfer to Duke, has decided to stay in the Draft, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony. Coward's draft stock has risen to the point where Bleacher Report NBA Draft expert Jonathan Wasserman projects the San Antonio Spurs to take Coward with the 14th overall pick. Advertisement "NBA teams learned that the injury wasn't a setback," Coward said, per Givony. "I got better and became more profound in all the different details of my game. I improved tremendously in aspects that I needed to work on, which showed in my athletic testing and shooting. I'm stronger mentally, physically and emotionally now." Coward, listed at 6-foot-6 and 213 pounds, is coming off a senior season at Washington State where he averaged 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 55.7% from the field and 40.0% from three-point land. While the 2024-25 season was his senior season, Coward did have another season of eligibility given that he had to redshirt this past season due to a shoulder injury. With Coward not going back to college, he will be entering the Draft was one of the players looking to take advantage of the momentum he has built since the Draft Combine in Chicago earlier this month. "Scouts at the combine were acknowledging the fact that Cedric Coward could go first round based on his Kawhi-Leonard-like measurements, convincing shooting stroke and the tantalizing highlights from his brief six-game season," Wasserman wrote on Coward. This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Could the Nets select Cedric Coward in the 2025 NBA Draft?
