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Yahoo
02-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Spartans listed in top 20 of John Fanta's updated way-too-early rankings for next season
Michigan State basketball is in the top 20 of college basketball analyst John Fanta's updated way-too-early rankings for next season. Fanta is one of the most well-known college basketball personalities, working for numerous major media organizations. He released his updated way-too-early on Thursday, which have the Spartans coming in at No. 18 in the country. Advertisement Among Big Ten teams, Michigan State is No. 4 on Fanta's list. He only has Purdue (No. 1), Michigan (No. 6) and UCLA (No. 12) ahead of the Spartans. Also included in Fanta's rankings from the Big Ten are Illinois (No. 20), Wisconsin (No. 21) and Oregon (No. 25). Michigan State has been included in nearly every way-too-early top 25 rankings I've seen this offseason, typically coming in right around where Fanta has them here. It's clear at this point that Michigan State most likely will come into next season as a top 20 team nationally and as one of the top five teams in the Big Ten. 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. This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: MSU hoops ranked in top 20 for John Fanta's updated way-too-early poll
USA Today
02-05-2025
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- USA Today
Spartans listed in top 20 of John Fanta's updated way-too-early rankings for next season
Spartans listed in top 20 of John Fanta's updated way-too-early rankings for next season See where John Fanta of Fox Sports ranks the Spartans in his updated way-too-early poll for next season Michigan State basketball is in the top 20 of college basketball analyst John Fanta's updated way-too-early rankings for next season. Fanta is one of the most well-known college basketball personalities, working for numerous major media organizations. He released his updated way-too-early on Thursday, which have the Spartans coming in at No. 18 in the country. Among Big Ten teams, Michigan State is No. 4 on Fanta's list. He only has Purdue (No. 1), Michigan (No. 6) and UCLA (No. 12) ahead of the Spartans. Also included in Fanta's rankings from the Big Ten are Illinois (No. 20), Wisconsin (No. 21) and Oregon (No. 25). Michigan State has been included in nearly every way-too-early top 25 rankings I've seen this offseason, typically coming in right around where Fanta has them here. It's clear at this point that Michigan State most likely will come into next season as a top 20 team nationally and as one of the top five teams in the Big Ten. 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.
Fox News
05-04-2025
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- Fox News
2025 NBA Draft early entry tracker, deadline: Maryland big man Derik Queen declares
The 2025 NBA Draft will be here before we know it. On June 25-26, a select group of basketball players will hear their names called in the draft, which will take place in Brooklyn, New York. Some of the top college basketball and overseas talent have already declared their intentions on being selected to play at the highest level. The deadline for athletes to apply for early entry is April 26. They have until June 15 to decide whether they want to withdraw from the draft and uphold their college eligibility. Below is a running tracker of all the biggest names who plan to enter the draft. Check back for updates! Maryland C Derik Queen Maryland's freshman phenom will test his stock in the NBA Draft. The 6-foot-10 center announced his intention to enter the 2025 NBA Draft on ESPN's "SportsCenter" on Saturday morning. Queen averaged 16.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game in 36 games for the Terps last season. Oklahoma G Jeremiah Fears Fears is off to the NBA after one season in Norman. This season, the 6-foot-4 guard posted 17.1 points, 4.1 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 30.2 minutes per contest, while shooting 43.4/28.4/85.1. Oklahoma claimed a No. 9 seed in the 2025 NCAA Men's Tournament before losing to UConn in the first round. UConn F Liam McNeeley McNeeley is leaving Storrs for the NBA after his freshman season. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged a team-high 14.5 points, six rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. McNeeley helped UConn, the defending back-to-back national champions, earn a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament before being eliminated in the second round. The Big East Freshman of the Year was projected to be the No. 10 pick in the most recent mock draft from FOX Sports' John Fanta. Rutgers G Dylan Harper Harper is leaving college after his freshman season. At Rutgers, he displayed a three-level scoring punch and ability to initiate plays and facilitate the basketball. His offensive tool bag is about as polished as it gets for a 19-year-old. He averaged 19.4 points and four assists per game, while shooting 48.4% from the field in his lone season for the Scarlet Knights. While he can still make strides on the defensive side and as a 3-point shooter, Harper could go as high as the second pick in the draft, which is where FOX Sports' John Fanta had him in his latest NBA mock draft. St. John's G RJ Luis Jr. Luis declared for the draft and entered his name in the NCAA men's basketball transfer portal after his junior season at St. John's. He's a strong defensive wing, who can create for himself in the mid-range. He averaged 18.4 points and 8.2 rebounds per game and won Player of the Year in the Big East conference. He has NBA appeal and could help a contender right away, but his slow development and lack of a 3-point shot may hurt his draft capital. Oregon C Nate Bittle Bittle declared for the draft while retaining the option of returning to the Ducks for his final year of eligibility. He had a quiet three seasons before breaking out in 2024-25, when he was handed the role of starting center. He led Oregon with 14.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game, while earning Big Ten First Team All-Defense honors. Bittle doesn't have many separating qualities on the offensive side, but the chops he showed defensively this past season could help his draft case. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
03-04-2025
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- Fox Sports
Auburn's Johni Broome says he has no elbow pain, is 'ready to go' for Final Four
Auburn forward Johni Broome returned to practice for the Tigers on Thursday and said he has no pain in his right elbow and "no limitations" ahead of the Tigers' Final Four matchup with Florida. Broome, a unanimous first-team AP All-American, is the Tigers' leading scorer and emotional leader. Auburn got a major scare when he fell and hurt the left side of his body, specifically injuring his elbow, in the Tigers' win over Michigan State to get to the Final Four. Following the fall, Broome was seen mouthing, 'I'm done' to his teammates, but he was able to return to that game and help Auburn beat Michigan State. He explained to FOX Sports' John Fanta on Thursday how he was able to play through the pain: Despite gutting it out, Broome was held out of practice until the team arrived in San Antonio. "Ready to go. Taking it day by day, but set for Saturday," Broome said. "No limitations." [Related: John Fanta on "The Johni Broome Game"] Broome wore two layers of sleeves on his right arm and said he made sure to test the elbow by pushing and shoving with teammates in game situations. The idea was to "make it mad a little bit" to see how it would respond. It went well. Broome said it is having no pain. "Coach sat me out for precaution, but Saturday, I'll be 100%, for sure," when the Tigers (32-5) face the Gators (34-4). "I'm glad he feels that way," Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said. "Today was the first day he moved in practice." Broome's status and pain tolerance for the elbow have been the biggest injury questions of the tournament so far. He had 25 points and 14 rebounds against Michigan State but briefly left the game in the second after a hard fall as the elbow bent at an awkward angle. Broome stayed down on the court, grimacing and holding his arm. He left the court for a medical check, but returned from the locker room five minutes later to cheers from the Auburn crowd. He swished a 3-pointer after he returned but also looked uncomfortable as he grabbed several rebounds with one arm after the injury. Broome has fought back from injury before. He missed two games earlier this season with an ankle injury. Auburn won both games against Mississippi State and Georgia. Florida is also on pain watch. Gators forward Alex Condon, who will likely match up with Broome, said his sore right ankle is "80 to 90% right now" and should be ready to play Saturday. Condon rolled his right ankle in the Gators' Sweet 16 win over Maryland and played just 13 minutes in that game. Two days later, he played 28 minutes and seven points and seven rebounds in Florida's 84-79 win over Texas Tech to get to the Final Four. "I'm just trying to get it right, and you know, not tweak it again," Condon said. At Duke, the Blue Devils (35-3) are hopeful that forward Maliq Brown is healthy enough to contribute when they meet Houston (34-4) in the other semifinal. [MORE: 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket here] Brown was an important defender for the Blue Devils during much of the season but has been in and out of the lineup since mid-February after a dislocated left shoulder. He missed most of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament and the first two games of the NCAA Tournament before returning for just a few minutes in wins over Arizona and Alabama. Reporting by The Associated Press Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! recommended Get more from College Basketball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Fox News
31-03-2025
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- Fox News
College Basketball Crown: Picks and analysis from FOX Sports writers
The 2025 College Basketball Crown field is set, which means it's time to break out your No. 2 pencils and fill out your brackets ahead of the first-year postseason event, which is set to take place from March 31 to April 6 in Las Vegas and will air on FOX and FS1. The 16-team bracket features teams spread across the following seven conferences: Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, WCC, Mountain West, A-10 and AAC. [More: College Basketball Crown: Guide to all 16 teams in the tournament] Arizona State, Cincinnati, UCF, Utah and Colorado represent the Big 12, while Georgetown, Villanova, DePaul and Butler are from the Big East. Nebraska and USC will join the event from the Big Ten. Washington State and Oregon State both hail from the WCC, and Boise State comes from the Mountain West. Rounding out the field is George Washington from the A-10 and Tulane from the AAC. Who will be CROWNED champs of the College Basketball Crown? We asked FOX Sports college basketball writers John Fanta and Michael Cohen to submit their brackets ahead of the College Basketball Crown. Let's get to it! First-round winners: Butler, Boise State, Nebraska, Georgetown, Cincinnati, Oregon State, Villanova, USCSecond-round winners: Boise State, Nebraska, Cincinnati, USCSemifinal winners: Boise State, USCChampion: Boise State First-round winners: Utah, Boise State, Nebraska, Georgetown, Cincinnati, UCF, Villanova, USCSecond-round winners: Boise State, Nebraska, UCF, USC Semifinal winners: Boise State, USC Champion: Boise State Looking to attend the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas? Purchase your tickets here. John Fanta is a national college basketball broadcaster and writer for FOX Sports. He covers the sport in a variety of capacities, from calling games on FS1 to serving as lead host on the BIG EAST Digital Network to providing commentary on The Field of 68 Media Network. Follow him at @John_Fanta. Michael Cohen covers college football and college basketball for FOX Sports. Follow him on Twitter @Michael_Cohen13. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.
