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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dalton Knecht reportedly had a higher combine score than Cooper Flagg
Last year, the Los Angeles Lakers were very lucky to get to take University of Tennessee sharpshooter Dalton Knecht with the No. 17 pick in the NBA draft. Knecht, who averaged 21.7 points a game and shot 39.7% from 3-point range, was widely expected to be one of the first 10 players taken in the draft, but when he was available at pick No. 17, the Lakers didn't try to get cute or overthink it. At first glance, he may seem like the prototypical 3-point specialist who is slow of foot and lacks explosiveness. But he actually displayed ample athleticism during last year's draft combine. His vertical leap was measured at a very solid 39 inches, and he finished second in lane agility time and tops in the shuttle run. Advertisement This year, the No. 1 pick in the draft will almost assuredly be Cooper Flagg from Duke University. Flagg is a 6-foot-9 do-everything forward who excels on both ends of the floor, and he has been lauded for his fluid athleticism. However, according to journalist Iztok Franko, Knecht did better overall in the draft combine than Flagg did. Indeed, Flagg's vertical leap was measured at 35.5 inches, and he came in at 10.64 seconds in the lane agility test, which was eighth, and he was 18th in the shuttle run at 2.92 seconds. Knecht clocked in at 2.79 and 10.56 seconds in the lane agility and shuttle run, respectively. Advertisement This all should provide hope that Knecht can become, at the very least, a serviceable defender who won't hurt his team. His defense is presumably what prevented him from becoming a consistent part of head coach JJ Redick's rotation this season, but some significant improvement in that category, as well as continued growth offensively, should result in more playing time. This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Dalton Knecht reportedly had a higher combine score than Cooper Flagg
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Sporting events to look out for this June
June promises thrilling sporting events for fans, including the NBA Finals (June 5-22), the US Open golf tournament (June 9-15), the FIFA Club World Cup (June 14-July 13), the CONCACAF Gold Cup (June 14-July 6), and the NBA Draft (June 25-26). Major games will be broadcast across various platforms, ensuring extensive coverage for enthusiasts.
Reuters
a day ago
- Business
- Reuters
50 prospects withdraw from NBA draft
May 30 - Fifty early entry candidates withdrew from 2025 NBA Draft consideration ahead of this week's deadline, including two players returning to defending national champion Florida. In addition to forward Alex Condon and center Rueben Chinyelu of the Gators, the full list released by the league on Friday also includes a high-profile player transferring to Florida: guard Boogie Fland (Arkansas). Head coach Todd Golden's Gators finished a 36-4 season with a 65-63 win over Houston in the NCAA Tournament title game on April 7. Condon delivered 12 points, seven rebounds and four steals in the game, with fellow starter Chinyelu contributing three points, five boards and one block. Florida's other three starters -- guards Walter Clayton, Alijah Martin and Will Richard -- have exhausted their NCAA eligibility. The NBA draft is scheduled for June 25-26. The full list of players withdrawing from the draft: Chad Baker-Mazara (Auburn) Quincy Ballard (Wichita State) Nate Bittle (Oregon) John Blackwell (Wisconsin) Jaden Bradley (Arizona) Miles Byrd (San Diego State) Rueben Chinyelu (Florida) Alex Condon (Florida) Tayton Conerway (Troy) Melvin Council Jr. (St. Bonaventure) Thierry Darlan (Delaware (NBA G League) Tae Davis (Notre Dame) Silas Demary Jr. (Georgia) Jerry Deng (Florida State) Treysen Eaglestaff (North Dakota) Isaiah Evans (Duke) Elijah Fisher (Pacific) Boogie Fland (Arkansas) PJ Haggerty (Memphis) Dominick Harris (UCLA) Chris Howell (UC San Diego) Josh Hubbard (Mississippi State) Karter Knox (Arkansas) Kobe Knox (South Florida) Toibu Lawal (Virginia Tech) Yaxel Lendeborg (UAB) Brenen Lorient (North Texas) Jaland Lowe (Pittsburgh) Ven-Allen Lubin (North Carolina) Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) Paul Mbiya (ASVEL, France) Camron McDowell (Northwestern Oklahoma State) Devin McGlockton (Vanderbilt) Mackenzie Mgbako (Indiana) Kebba Njie (Notre Dame) AK Okereke (Cornell) Otega Oweh (Kentucky) Tahaad Pettiford (Auburn) Labaron Philon (Alabama) Jaron Pierre Jr. (Jacksonville State) Devon Pryor (Texas) Joson Sanon (Arizona State) Raysean Seamster (UT-Arlington) Malik Thomas (San Francisco) Bruce Thornton Jr. (Ohio State) Milos Uzan (Houston) Brandon Walker (Montana State) Lamar Wilkerson (Sam Houston State) Darrion Williams (Texas Tech) Money Williams (Montana) --Field Level Media
New York Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
Got Mavericks questions? Submit to Christian Clark for the upcoming mailbag
The NBA Draft Lottery on May 12 yielded a pleasant surprise for a beaten-down Dallas Mavericks fan base. Dallas leaped up the board and claimed the No. 1 pick, something that had only 1.8 percent odds. That puts the Mavericks in a position to draft Cooper Flagg with the first selection in June's draft. All signs point toward the 18-year-old Flagg teaming up with 32-year-old Anthony Davis and 33-year-old Kyrie Irving in Dallas next season. The Mavericks, whose future was questioned after the Luka Dončić trade, have made it known that they are fans of Flagg's competitiveness and two-way ability. Assuming the Mavericks draft Flagg next month, there are still roster questions. Irving has a $44 million player option for next season. Will he opt in? Will he also extend his deal? And if so, for how many years? And even if Irving does re-up on a multiyear contract with Dallas, who's going to play point guard for the team next season until he's able to get back on the court? Also, how does all the frontcourt talent in Dallas fit together? Flagg, Davis and P.J. Washington all can play power forward. Davis also can see time at center, the position Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford both play. Have a Mavericks-related question? Let us know in the comment section below.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Tahaad Pettiford bypassing NBA draft, returning to Auburn
May 28 - Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford announced Wednesday on social media that he is withdrawing from the NBA draft and returning to the Tigers for his sophomore season. "I'm back," Pettiford said on Instagram. Pettiford was viewed as a second-round pick in this year's draft. He said he plans to boost his stock during a second college season. "I was happy to go through the process, getting feedback from NBA teams," the 6-foot-1 Pettiford told ESPN. "Going back to Auburn is a better situation for me. I see myself being a higher pick next year. It wasn't 100 percent this year, so I didn't want to take that chance. "Being a short guard, it won't be easy to play in the league, but I know I can do it. It's maybe not the right time." Pettiford ranked third on Auburn in scoring at 11.6 points per game despite coming off the bench in 37 of his 38 appearances. He averaged a team-leading 3.0 assists per game and was second on the squad with 70 3-point baskets. Auburn went 32-6 last season and reached the Final Four before losing to eventual national champions Florida 79-73. The deadline for players to withdraw from the draft and maintain college eligibility is Wednesday night at 11:59 p.m. ET. --Field Level Media
