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Fox Sports
10 hours ago
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- Fox Sports
2025 NBA Draft best available players in Round 2 including Kalkbrenner and Broome
With round 1 in the books of the NBA Draft, there's still plenty of NBA talent left in this year's draft. Here's a look at the best available players for round 2: 2025 NBA Draft Best Remaining Prospects Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton) Overall Rank: #23 Strengths: Strength, Rebounder, Upside Kalkbrenner could easily go in the top 20 given he's over seven-feet tall and shoots 34.4% from three. He won Big East Defensive Player of the Year four times and has the makings of a Boston Celtic written all over him. LeBron James said that Cooper Flagg is "going to be amazing". Colin Cowherd discusses Flagg's potential in the NBA and if he'll have an immediate impact with the Dallas Mavericks if they select him. Johni Broome (Auburn) Overall Rank: #25 Strengths: Scorer, Competitor The SEC Player of the Year, Broome shows up when it matters. In the Elite 8, he became the first player with 25 points and 10 rebounds on 75% shooting to send his team to the Final Four since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1984. Maxime Raynaud (Stanford) Overall Rank: #27 Strengths: Rebounder, Shooter, Strength The 7'1 Frenchman out of Stanford was the only player in Division-I to average 20 PPG and 10 RPG this year. Raynaud also shot 34.7% from three on 5.5 attempts per contest, making his size and ability to stretch the floor extremely valuable. Noah Penda (France) Overall Rank: #30 Strengths: Defender, Versatile, Upside Penda comes in at 6'8, 225 pounds and has nearly a seven-foot wingspan. He's only 20 years old and has great instincts on the defensive end of the floor. Another French product, he has the chance to be an incredible role player. Other Top Prospects Beyond the four prospects above, here's a list of some of the remaining top players: Chaz Lanier – Rank #31 (Tennessee) Kam Jones – Rank #33 (Marquette) Brice Williams – Rank #35 (Nebraska) Bogoljub Markovic – Rank #36 (G League Ignite) Tamar Bates – Rank #38 (Missouri) Micah Peavy – Rank #40 (TCU) Igor Milicic – Rank #41 (Tennessee) Tyrese Proctor – Rank #42 (Duke) Adou Thiero – Rank #43 (Arkansas) Eric Dixon – Rank #44 (Villanova) Mark Sears – Rank #45 (Alabama) Alex Toohey – Rank #46 (G League Ignite) Hunter Sallis – Rank #47 (Wake Forest) Rasheer Fleming – Rank #48 (Saint Joseph's) Sion James – Rank #49 (Duke) Kobe Sanders – Rank #50 (Nevada) Javon Small – Rank #51 (West Virginia) Koby Brea – Rank #52 (Kentucky) Jamir Watkins – Rank #53 (Florida State) Vladislav Goldin – Rank #54 (Michigan) Amari Williams – Rank #55 (Kentucky) For more, view the full list of remaining prospects. recommended Get more from National Basketball Association Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Time Business News
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
How College Basketball Regained Its Place as the Top NBA Development Option
For a time, college basketball's role in the NBA's developmental ecosystem seemed to be slipping. As elite prospects increasingly chose alternative paths — including international leagues, the G League Ignite, and the upstart Overtime Elite — traditional college programs appeared to be losing their grip on the NBA talent pipeline. But in 2025, the trend is shifting again. College basketball is not only back — it's reasserting itself as the premier launching pad for future NBA stars. A powerful example of this resurgence is the journey of BYU standout Demin, a 6-foot-9 guard projected to be a lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Demin's decision to commit to BYU, despite never having visited the campus, raised eyebrows. But his trust in the vision laid out by BYU head coach Kevin Young — a former NBA assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns — has proven wise. Young's pitch to Demin was simple but bold: join a system at BYU that mirrors the NBA in style, preparation, and support. 'It's everything,' Young told ESPN. 'It's style of play. It's how we work out. It's who works them out. It's what they eat, who tells them what to eat.' It wasn't just talk. BYU's 2024-25 season culminated in its first Sweet 16 appearance in over a decade — a statement year not just for the program, but for the college model as a whole. For NBA scouts and executives, it provided a high-stakes platform to evaluate talent like Demin, who proved he could lead and thrive under a system built for professional growth. Of course, it's not just about systems and coaching. The rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities has dramatically changed the equation for elite players. Demin reportedly received an NIL package worth over $1 million — a level of compensation that not only rivals but often surpasses what young players can earn in alternative leagues. This combination of NBA-ready infrastructure and substantial financial incentives is making college basketball the most attractive option again. For players like Demin, it's the best of both worlds: professional-level development in a competitive, nationally visible environment — with the added benefit of life-changing compensation. Between 2015 and 2022, college players routinely made up the vast majority of NBA lottery picks — averaging 12 of the top 14 selections, according to ESPN Research. But that dominance declined in 2023 and 2024, when alternative paths produced a growing share of lottery talent. Yet in 2025, college basketball is bouncing back. ESPN now projects 12 college players in this year's lottery — tying the second-highest mark since 2015. It's a clear sign that, after years of experimentation with other pathways, the traditional NCAA route is once again being recognized as the most effective and stable road to the NBA. Demin's own words capture why this resurgence matters. 'College basketball is a better adjustment to American basketball since the final goal is to be an NBA player for me,' he said. 'I think it was a better, more clear path.' He's not alone in that belief. A growing number of elite prospects now see college as the smart move — one that combines exposure, elite coaching, NBA-style systems, and the financial support to focus fully on development. In short, college basketball didn't just survive the era of professional alternatives. It adapted — and in doing so, it may have reclaimed its role as the top NBA development option for the next generation of stars. TheSportsRoar is your go-to destination for comprehensive sports coverage — from NCAA basketball to NBA draft insights, and everything in between. Stay tuned for more deep dives, player features, and draft breakdowns as we continue to roar with the stories that matter most to sports fans. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 NBA Draft Prospect Names San Antonio Spurs as 'Good Spot'
2025 NBA Draft Prospect Names San Antonio Spurs as 'Good Spot' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With two picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs will have their pick of the litter in the massive talent pool. Advertisement They own their own pick and are owed one from the Atlanta Hawks without any protections, and will pick second, 14th, and 38th overall. The Spurs have already seen one top prospect announce that San Antonio is his preferred landing spot, and in an exclusive interview with Inside the Spurs, another talented player said he wants to play with Victor Wembanyama. Dink Pate and Victor WembanyamaBy Tony Fisher Dink Pate Wants to Link Up With Wemby, Stephon Castle Guard Dink Pate is one of the more exciting prospects in the draft. At 6-8, he is oversized for a point guard and uses his size to find the open man and force his way to the basket. He took an unconventional route to the draft process, signing with the now-defunct G League Ignite when he was just 17 years old. Now in his second G League season, he averaged 10.1 points and 1.9 assists in 34 games with the Mexico City Capitanes. Advertisement While his numbers don't reflect it yet, he prides himself on his ability to be a floor general and lift up his teammates. His on-ball defense, like with most young guards, could use some work, but he isn't worried about that, especially if he ends up in his ideal landing spot. "I think San Antonio would be a good spot for me. To learn from CP3, because he's one of the greatest, in my opinion. I know Steph Castle. And Wemby, just put me with another all-time general, which is you got a 6'8 guard with another 7-foot-whatever, I think that'll make a great program." -Dink Pate Like most point guards, Pate idolizes and respects what Chris Paul has accomplished, and would prefer the Spurs re-sign him for another season if they draft him. Pate has made it clear that he wants to be a day-one starter, but after spending two seasons in the G League, he is projected to be a second-round pick and could very easily spend a third season in the minor leagues. If Paul is still in town, the youngster would defer to the elder, more accomplished player. If Paul is playing elsewhere, Pate would happily throw his hat in the ring to be the Spurs' starting point guard next to Stephon Castle in the backcourt. "Whatever it is, man, I'm ready to step to the occasion and I'm ready to show my worth." Advertisement Pate, right now, is generally considered to be a second-round pick, and the Spurs could scoop him up with the 38th pick, or could wait and see if he goes undrafted. He is participating in the third season of The Break, presented by The General, a docuseries narrated by Shaquille O'Neal that follows up-and-coming players and G League stars. He hopes that the documentary will help tell his personal story and raise his draft stock, and he's made it clear where he believes he can be selected. "The Break, presented by The General has definitely been helping me and it's been pushing my status high and getting my name out there. I see a lot of comments of like, 'Oh, I don't know who this is, but he good.' They're going to find out sooner or later on this." Pate admits that he might not be in the "numero uno" pick conversation, and he will have a lot to prove in the Summer League. Advertisement Pate has a very high ceiling, although, like most later picks, it's unclear if he will be able to live up to the potential. Check out the Inside the Spurs homepage for more news, analysis, and must-read articles. Related: Former Spurs Player Delivers Definitive Verdict on 2013 NBA Finals Loss Related: Jeremy Sochan Gets Brutally Honest About Role With San Antonio Spurs This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
14-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jonathan Kuminga doesn't play in regular season finale vs. Clippers
Jonathan Kuminga doesn't play in regular season finale vs. Clippers In one of the most pivotal games of the season, with a top-six seed on the line, a key member of the Golden State Warriors was missing against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Despite being healthy and available, fourth-year wing Jonathan Kuminga didn't receive a minute of playing time against the Clippers in Golden State's 124-119 overtime loss in the regular-season finale on Sunday. Following Sunday's loss, Kerr was asked about Kuminga's DNP - coach's decision. Kerr said that the Warriors have found a group they're "comfortable" with since the arrival of Jimmy Butler. Kerr revealed that he didn't tell Kuminga he wouldn't play, just that he wouldn't be using his normal rotation in the first quarter. We've just found a group since Jimmy got here that we're pretty comfortable with. Gui didn't play either. You know, Gui's been our highest plus-minus guy over the last two months. Both he and JK have been really impactful players for us. It doesn't mean they're out of the loop going forward; it's just this is just how this game played out. Kuminga played 16 or more minutes off the bench in his last six games. Kuminga missed a long stretch of games after suffering an ankle injury in early January. The G League Ignite product returned to the lineup in mid-March. Since returning from injury, Kuminga has played 15 games and is averaging 12.2 points on 44.1% shooting from the field with 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.8 minutes per game. Prior to his injury and the acquisition of Jimmy Butler, Kuminga was a key cog in Golden State's offense, averaging a career-best 16.8 points per game over 32 contests with 10 starts. In late December, Kuminga recorded a career-high 34 points in back-to-back games. One of Kuminga's 34-point outbursts came against Sunday's opponent, the Clippers. After the game came to an end on Sunday and fans filed out of Chase Center, Kuminga stayed on the court and got shots on the court. With a loss on Sunday, the Warriors will now prepare to host the Memphis Grizzlies in the opening game of the play-in tournament on Tuesday at Chase Center. This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Warriors Deliver Unfortunate Jonathan Kuminga News During Spurs Game
Stephen Curry's brilliant impact on the Golden State Warriors is being made more and more clear despite him being 37-years-old. Evidently, there is a reason the generational superstar was the face of one of the most superb dynasties while putting together an illustrious career. Advertisement In his second game back on the hardwood, the Warriors seem primed for victory once again -- which follows up a two-game losing streak in his absence -- proving just how important he is to the squad and their results. Golden State leads the San Antonio Spurs 86-60 midway through the third quarter. While Curry only has 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting, his presence elevates everything on the hardwood. Each Warrior to hit the floor has been productive, and the club knows how crucial this final stretch of the regular season is as they prepare for the playoffs. To see the team hit their stride once again would be more than ideal, considering the team looked like a title contender in the 19 games following Jimmy Butler's arrival. Advertisement However, one key player suffered an injury during the game. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) .© Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images Warriors make unfortunate Jonathan Kuminga announcement After just seven minutes played off the bench, Jonathan Kuminga had to exit the game for the Warriors after taking a hard fall. Later on, the club announced the forward would miss the rest of the contest with ankle soreness. "Jonathan Kuminga (right ankle soreness) will not return to tonight's game," Warriors PR announced. Evidently, it's less than ideal for Kuminga to be dealing with any sort of ankle injury. It's been tough sledding for the G League Ignite product since returning from a two-month absence with an ankle injury. Both returning to form and fitting within the team's system have been issues for Kuminga.
