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USA Today
22-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ACC Kickoff reveals potential UNC plans to leave for another conference
UNC leaving the ACC would create enormous ripple effects. It's extremely difficult to imagine an ACC without UNC, one of the conference's original, seven founding members back in May 1953. With continued conference realignment talks, which include the ideas of "super-conferences" and dissolution of smaller ones, North Carolina leaving the ACC continues to gain traction. Steve Newmark is set to take over as the Tar Heels' athletic director in 2026, replacing longtime AD Bubba Cunningham. According to Inside Carolina, UNC to the SEC could be expedited under Newmark's future leadership. But make no mistake, now, the SEC is where the Tar Heels are aiming under the leadership of Roberts and Newmark, should UNC move to leave the ACC for another league, perhaps in the near future," InsideCarolina's Adam Smith wrote. "Sources said the 2030-31 school year, when the ACC's decreasing exit fees dip from $93 million to the flat $75 million threshold, would figure to become an important final line of demarcation, if the Tar Heels haven't made their departure sooner. Seven decades ago, UNC was one of the original member schools in the 1953 founding of the ACC." The ACC, once arguably the premier conference across collegiate athletics, is giving way to the money-loaded SEC in recent seasons. Look at the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament alone: North Carolina, Duke, Clemson and Louisville were the only four ACC teams to make it, whereas the SEC had 14 bids. Transitioning to football, the SEC is a powerhouse compared to the ACC, which is essentially Clemson and everybody else. Florida State is typically a strong program, but the Seminoles suffered through a 2-10 season in 2024, with one of their losses coming against the Tar Heels. It's no secret the ACC needs to have a monster football season, with UNC particular a team of focus. Not everyone will finish over .500, but ACC football needs to re-establish itself this fall. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
Newsweek
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Duke Reacts to Cooper Flagg Winning Major Award
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Duke Blue Devils went on a great run during the 2024-25 college basketball season. Led by Cooper Flagg, the storied program made it all the way to the Final Four before being eliminated by the Houston Cougars. Flagg lived up to all of the hype in his lone season at Duke. That impressive season led to him being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. While all eyes are on Flagg heading into his first NBA season, he has won yet another prestigious college basketball award. Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils runs down the court during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at Lenovo Center on March... Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils runs down the court during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at Lenovo Center on March 21, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. More Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images As shared by the NCAA in a post on X, Flagg took home the ESPY's Best College Athlete - Men's Sports award. He was well-deserving of that honor. Read more: Report: Lakers Looking to Pair Luka Doncic With Nikola Jokic It didn't take long for the Blue Devils to share their reaction to the news. Duke took to social media as well to respond to Flagg's new award. The post was just two words long. "Yeah Coop!!!" it read. During his one season with the Blue Devils, Flagg put together big-time numbers. He played in 37 games, averaging 19.2 points per game to go along with 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 1.4 steals. Flagg also shot 48.1 percent from the floor and knocked down 38.5 percent of his three-point attempts. Heading into the NBA, Flagg is expected to be an instant impact player. The Mavericks are going to use him in multiple different ways. Jason Kidd has made it clear that he plans to give Flagg minutes at the point guard position. If that experiment works out, he'll be able to create major matchup issues for opposing defenses who have to guard the size that Dallas can put on the floor. Read more: Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Receives Buzzworthy Kevin Garnett Take NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal recently spoke out about Flagg as well. He loves the fit with the Mavericks for the young forward. Great young man. I know both his parents very, very well," O'Neal said. "Everything about this city, this organization, it's going to be the right place. And then we'll give him time to develop. We all remember Dirk [Nowitzki] wasn't Dirk when he first got here. I think this is a great organization, a great town for him to start off his NBA career." All of that being said, Flagg has now added another award to his collection. He will be missed at Duke, but Blue Devils fans will continue rooting him on in Dallas. For more on the Dallas Mavericks, Duke Blue Devils and general NBA and college basketball news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Duke Reacts to Cooper Flagg-Kon Knueppel Postgame Interaction
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former Duke stars Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel were both projected to be NBA lottery picks, and both players were top-five selections in the 2025 draft. Flagg went No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks, and Knueppel No. 4 overall to the Charlotte Hornets. So when they saw their respective NBA Summer League schedules, they both likely had July 14 circled. The Mavericks and Hornets met on Monday night, and though Flagg didn't play—Dallas made the decision over the weekend to bench him for the rest of the Summer League (likely to avoid injury risk)—that didn't stop him from sharing a special embrace with his former Blue Devils teammate. The Duke men's basketball account posted a video on X of Flagg and Knueppel sharing an embrace in the handshake line after the game with the caption: "Kon 🤝 Coop @NBASummerLeague." More NBA: LeBron James Sends Message to Cavaliers Executive Amid Trade Speculation It was the first meeting the two teammates had since getting drafted nearly three weeks ago. The two will likely see each other a few times during the regular season as well; the Mavericks and Hornets play each other twice a year. Charlotte got the better on Monday's meeting, cruising to an 87-69 victory. While Flagg watched from the bench in street clothes, Knueppel put on an admirable performance. The 19-year-old guard recorded a double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) along with four assists, a block, and a steal in 6 minutes of action. He was the game's leading scorer right behind teammate KJ Simpson, who logged 18 points and seven assists. Both Flagg and Knueppel had standout freshmen seasons at Duke last year. Cooper Flagg #2 and Kon Knueppel #7 of the Duke Blue Devils react after Flagg scored a three point basket to end the first half against the Arizona Wildcats in the East Regional Sweet Sixteen... Cooper Flagg #2 and Kon Knueppel #7 of the Duke Blue Devils react after Flagg scored a three point basket to end the first half against the Arizona Wildcats in the East Regional Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Prudential Center on March 27, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. MoreMore NBA/WNBA: Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings The 19-year-old Flagg, who averaged a team-high 19.2 points per game along with 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per contest, was named the National College Player of the Year and ACC Player of the Year while also winning the Lute Olson, Julius Erving, and Wayman Tisdale awards. He was also a consensus first-team All-American plus a first-team All-ACC, ACC All-Defensive Team, and ACC All-Freshman selection. Conversely, Knueppel, who averaged 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.0 steals per game last season, was an ACC All-Freshman Team and second-team All-ACC selection. He also took home ACC Tournament MVP honors as well.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Who did the Cavs draft? Cavaliers provide scouting reports on Tyrese Proctor, Saliou Niang
The Cavaliers left the 2025 NBA Draft on June 26 with two players, second-round picks Tyrese Proctor and Saliou Niang. A 6-foot-4¼, 183-pound guard, Proctor spent the past three seasons playing for Duke. A 6-7, 204-pound wing, Niang played for Trento in Italy the last two seasons. They are both 21 years old. Advertisement Cavs general manager Mike Gansey broke down the team's assessments of Proctor, the 49th overall pick, and Niang, the 58th overall selection. Here's what he said: Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor (5) drives to the basket against Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-1026925 ORIG FILE ID: 20250405_jcd_sd2_0310.JPG Scouting report on Cavs draft pick Tyrese Proctor Gansey confirmed the Cavs plan to fill a full-time roster spot by signing Proctor to a multiyear contract instead of a two-way deal. Projected to be a second-apron team, the Cavs have limited financial flexibility and two guards headed for unrestricted free agency, Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill. Cavs in 2025 NBA Draft: Cavaliers pick Tyrese Proctor at No. 49 overall. What to know Gansey said the Cavs had Proctor "almost as a first-round grade" when they evaluated him in the buildup to the draft. Advertisement "At Duke, everyone's seen him play," Gansey said of Proctor. "He had a great year this year going to Final Four, and he got a lot better, 40% from 3, and we're excited about him because he's coming from a winning program. Jon Scheyer is a very good coach, and he's obviously learned with him. "The thing that attracted us was he can play on and off the ball. He's got great size at 6-5, can play some combo and on top of the 40% shooting, he comes from a winning pedigree, especially this year. I think he was the fifth Duke player drafted. So basically their whole starting five was drafted, and he can fill a role." NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 29: Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the East Regional Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Prudential Center on March 29, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by) Tyrese Proctor stats at Duke A native of Australia and a product of the NBA Global Academy, Proctor averaged 10.8 points on 42.1% shooting from the field (36.5% on 3-pointers), 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 29.9 minutes in three seasons at Duke (106 games with 97 starts). Advertisement As a junior last season, he averaged 12.4 points on 45.2% shooting from the floor (40.5% on 3s), 3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 29.9 minutes. He earned a third-team All-ACC selection. Tyrese Proctor to Cavs in NBA draft: Instant grade, analysis, stats for 49th pick Gansey identified Proctor's shooting as his most NBA-ready skill. But Gansey added, "You can't have enough ball handlers. ... You can run him off screens. He can play pick-and-roll. He can get in the paint. He's got a good midrange game. He makes plays for others." Scouting report on Cavs draft pick Saliou Niang Gansey said the Cavs will keep Niang overseas "for at least a year, if not more." A native of Senegal, Niang will stay in Italy and play for Virtus Bologna, a EuroLeague team, Gansey said. Advertisement "The last two years, the strides he's made have been pretty incredible," Gansey said. "Super athletic, 6-7, really long, can really guard. He was just the NBA Eurocamp Defensive Player of the Year. So he's really good on the defensive side of the ball, his versatility there. He can slash, a good cutter, a good finisher around the rim, but he's really got to improve his 3-point shooting. He's not a great shooter right now, but it's improving." Who did Cavs pick in NBA draft?: Cavaliers take Saliou Niang at No. 58 overall Saliou Niang stats in Italy Niang started 10 of the 29 games in which he appeared last season with Trento in the Lega Basket Serie A. He averaged 8.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 20.3 minutes. Niang was named the Most Improved Player in the LBA and was a 2025 Italian National Cup winner. Advertisement Gansey noted the Cavs' international scouts have been tracking Niang since he was about 15 years old. "He's gotten a lot better," Gansey said. Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at nulrich@ On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich . This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Cavs share draft evaluations of Tyrese Proctor, Saliou Niang
Newsweek
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch 76ers vs. Jazz: Live Stream NBA Summer League Salt Lake City, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Utah Jazz on Saturday in an exciting NBA Summer League play live from Salt Lake City, before the more exciting Las Vegas Summer League begins later this summer. VJ Edgecombe #7 of the Baylor Bears reacts in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Duke Blue Devils at Lenovo Center on March 23, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. VJ Edgecombe #7 of the Baylor Bears reacts in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Duke Blue Devils at Lenovo Center on March 23, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Likely to feature on the 76ers' Summer League roster is 2025 first-round pick VJ Edgecombe out of Baylor, who Philadelphia took with the third pick in the most recent draft. Edgecombe has a ton of promise as an explosive guard with high-flying athleticism. Edgecombe averaged 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.1 steals on 34.0 percent shooting from three. Once Edgecombe can figure out his three-point stroke, he's going to become a very dangerous player. How to Watch 76ers vs. Jazz Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025 Time: 9:00 p.m. ET Venue: Jon M. Huntsman Center Channel: Utah Jazz Channel (available on Fubo) Stream: Fubo (try for free) Utah will showcase its intriguing rookie Ace Bailey, the fifth overall pick in the 2025 draft. Bailey made headlines leading up to the draft by reportedly discouraging Philadelphia from selecting him, and even attempted to do the same with Utah. That backstory adds some intrigue to his Summer League debut, as fans and scouts alike will be watching closely to see what kind of effort the former Rutgers star brings to the court. Can the 76ers start their Summer League with a win after a tough 2024-25 season? Or will the Jazz be able to pick up the win on home turf? Regardless, more important than the win-loss column will be how the team's young players look as the summer progresses. Turn the channel to Utah Jazz (available on Fubo) at 9:00 p.m. ET on Saturday night to catch a glimpse of the NBA stars of tomorrow as the 76ers take on the Jazz in NBA Summer League play out of Salt Lake City. Live stream the 76ers vs. Jazz game for free on Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
