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25-05-2025
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NBA Mock Draft: Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears new to top five
Jeremiah Fears' NBA Draft stock just keeps rising. latest NBA mock draft projections have the former Sooners guard going No. 5 overall in next month's NBA Draft. Fears has moved up six spots since he first announced his intention to enter the fray. Advertisement Fears' move upward comes after the NBA Draft Combine's conclusion over the weekend. The 6-foot-6 guard earned praise for his offensive ability both scoring and distributing the basketball. "His combination of size, speed, pace, shotmaking and shot creation gives him significant long-term upside, as he can get anywhere on the floor to create for teammates, finish skillfully in the lane or head to the free throw line," Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo wrote in their analysis of former OU star. Fears spent just one year in Norman, and that came after he reclassified to become a part of the 2024 class. He'll still be 18 years old when he's drafted, making him one of the youngest players in the draft. The one year with the Sooners, though, was spectacular. He averaged 17.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in his first and only season. Those numbers helped Oklahoma to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Advertisement The four players projected to be selected in front of Fears remained unchanged. Former Duke forward Cooper Flagg is projected to go first overall to the Dallas Mavericks, followed by two ex-Rutgers players in Dylan Harper (San Antonio Spurs) and Ace Bailey (Philadelphia 76ers). Former Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe is projected to go fourth overall to the Charlotte Hornets. Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears projected to go top-five in NBA Draft
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24-05-2025
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2025 NBA Draft order is set! Who will pick former Texas Longhorns wing Tre Johnson?
In one of the most dramatic NBA Draft Lotteries in history, the Dallas Mavericks won the No. 1 pick in next month's draft. Dallas had just a 1.8% chance of moving up from the 11th spot. The Mavs will most assuredly pick Duke's Cooper Flagg with the first pick. Where does that leave former Texas Longhorns wing Tre Johnson? Since Johnson declared he would enter the NBA Draft, the speculation has been the Garland, TX product would get picked around the 5th or 6th pick. That feeling hasn't changed after the NBA Combine. Advertisement For The Win projects Johnson getting picked No. 6 by the Washington Wizards. Analyst Bryan Kalbrosky says, "Johnson was named SEC Freshman of the Year because he is such a natural scorer whose passing is better than his assist stats might suggest. He is very difficult to stop in the open-court and led all freshmen in 3-pointers made in transition (21) and above the break (65) this season." ESPN's Jonathan Givony agrees with the Wizards being Johnson's landing spot, "Johnson is one of the draft's top scorers, capable of knocking down tough shots from all over the floor with a shoot-first mindset. He needs to round out several areas of his game -- finishing in the paint, playmaking for teammates and defensive consistency -- but NBA teams are drawn to his shooting, length and skill level." Bleacher Report also projects Johnson going in that 6th spot to Washington. NBA Analyst Zach Buckley says, "After loading up their defense in recent drafts, the Wizards are in desperate need for more offensive punch. Johnson could provide plenty. He's an ignitable scorer who can hit from anywhere and free himself in space. If he fine-tunes the floor general aspects of the lead guard spot, he could be a massive get for Washington." CBS Sports predicts Johnson will go No. 5 to the Utah Jazz. Analyst Kyle Boone writes, "Utah failed to win the No. 1 pick despite 14% odds — but landing at No. 5 gives it a chance to snag one of the five best prospects before a tier break. Johnson is a fine consolation to give the Jazz a young scoring guard who was a prolific shooter at Texas." Advertisement SB Nation has Johnson falling all the way to Toronto Raptors at No. 9. Writer Ricky O'Donnell explains, "Johnson isn't a mega athlete attacking the basket, and his passing vision is pretty basic to this point. He can be engaged at the point of attack defensively, but he's not a major defensive playmaker off the ball. Johnson will go as far as his jump shot takes him, and with one of the prettiest shooting strokes in this class, that's an enticing enough bet for a top-10 selection." SI is on the Wizards bandwagon. Writer Kevin Sweeney says, "The Wizards are another team that went to bed Monday likely heartbroken over the lottery results, but Johnson represents a solid consolation prize given his elite scoring upside. Johnson is wired to score, with legitimate three-level ability and an elite three-point stroke. He'd immediately inject life into this Washington offense as it likely gears up for another season of losing to make a run at the loaded top of the 2026 draft class." On3 forecasts Johnson's landing spot to be the Jazz at No. 5. Analyst James Fletcher III says, "The Utah Jazz again fall victim to bad lottery luck, falling the furthest distance possible down the board. Tre Johnson is an easy fit for a team lacking backcourt production across multiple years and a rotation which could use a go-to scorer." The 2025 NBA Draft starts Wednesday, June 25, 2025. This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: With NBA Draft order set, who will pick former Longhorn Tre Johnson?
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16-05-2025
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23 NBA Draft questions with Jonathan Givony + Cedric Coward joins
Kevin O'Connor is joined by the legendary NBA Draft guru Jonathan Givony on this edition of the KOC Show from the Chicago Combine. KOC pays tribute to Michael Jordan and hits Givony with exactly 23 NBA Draft Questions. Could Ace Bailey be a bust for the 76ers? Which player is the best shooter in this class? Who's more likely to trade up, the Wizards or Jazz? What should the Bulls do, period? And Cooper Flagg is the best college prospect since WHO?? Plus, Cedric Coward joins to break down his remarkable rise from DIII basketball to NBA draft prospect. Cedric explains what's special about his game, shares lessons learned from his Olympic gold-medalist grandfather, his NBA player comps (including Kawhi Leonard) and what drives his obsession with basketball. (0:53) 23 questions with Jonathan Givony (1:00) Questions 1-5 (8:38) Questions 6-10 (18:55) Questions 11-15 (25:03) Questions 16-20 (31:08) Questions 21-23 (35:19) Cedric Coward joins (44:58) How would Cedric describe his game? (59:58) Reaction to Luka traded to Lakers (1:02:04) NBA Playoffs breakdown (1:04:49) Best basketball memories (1:08:01) 7 random questions with Cedric Coward 🖥️
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15-05-2025
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23 NBA Draft questions with Jonathan Givony + Cedric Coward joins
Kevin O'Connor is joined by the legendary NBA Draft guru Jonathan Givony on this edition of the KOC Show from the Chicago Combine. KOC pays tribute to Michael Jordan and hits Givony with exactly 23 NBA Draft Questions. Could Ace Bailey be a bust for the 76ers? Which player is the best shooter in this class? Who's more likely to trade up, the Wizards or Jazz? What should the Bulls do, period? And Cooper Flagg is the best college prospect since WHO?? Plus, Cedric Coward joins to break down his remarkable rise from DIII basketball to NBA draft prospect. Cedric explains what's special about his game, shares lessons learned from his Olympic gold-medalist grandfather, his NBA player comps (including Kawhi Leonard) and what drives his obsession with basketball. (0:53) 23 questions with Jonathan Givony (1:00) Questions 1-5 (8:38) Questions 6-10 (18:55) Questions 11-15 (25:03) Questions 16-20 (31:08) Questions 21-23 (35:19) Cedric Coward joins (44:58) How would Cedric describe his game? (59:58) Reaction to Luka traded to Lakers (1:02:04) NBA Playoffs breakdown (1:04:49) Best basketball memories (1:08:01) 7 random questions with Cedric Coward 🖥️
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15-05-2025
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23 NBA Draft questions with Jonathan Givony + Cedric Coward joins
Kevin O'Connor is joined by the legendary NBA Draft guru Jonathan Givony on this edition of the KOC Show from the Chicago Combine. KOC pays tribute to Michael Jordan and hits Givony with exactly 23 NBA Draft Questions. Could Ace Bailey be a bust for the 76ers? Which player is the best shooter in this class? Who's more likely to trade up, the Wizards or Jazz? What should the Bulls do, period? And Cooper Flagg is the best college prospect since WHO?? Advertisement Plus, Cedric Coward joins to break down his remarkable rise from DIII basketball to NBA draft prospect. Cedric explains what's special about his game, shares lessons learned from his Olympic gold-medalist grandfather, his NBA player comps (including Kawhi Leonard) and what drives his obsession with basketball. Cooper Flagg talks to media at the 2025 NBA basketball draft combine in Chicago, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (0:53) 23 questions with Jonathan Givony (1:00) Questions 1-5 (8:38) Questions 6-10 (18:55) Questions 11-15 (25:03) Questions 16-20 (31:08) Questions 21-23 (35:19) Cedric Coward joins (44:58) How would Cedric describe his game? (59:58) Reaction to Luka traded to Lakers (1:02:04) NBA Playoffs breakdown Advertisement (1:04:49) Best basketball memories (1:08:01) 7 random questions with Cedric Coward 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
