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Former mid-major stars primed to make leaps during Summer League

Malachi Flynn, Obi Toppin, and others have a chance to jump higher up their teams’ depth charts.

Summer League roundup: Jalen Suggs and Obi Toppin are impressing early on

Brian Emory recaps the first few days of action in Vegas

How Anthony Tarke can fit in with the Pistons

The reigning MEAC player of the year has a shot to catch on in Detroit.

Charles Bassey selected 53rd by Philadelphia

We had to wait a while to hear Bassey’s name called, but the big guy is finally a pro.

Brooklyn Nets draft Kessler Edwards with 44th pick

Edwards will head across the country to start his pro career

Neemias Queta selected 39th overall by Sacramento Kings

The former Utah State Aggie stays out west.

Jason Preston selected by Orlando Magic with the 33rd overall pick

Preston will reportedly head to the Clippers.

Memphis Grizzlies pick Loyola MD’s Santi Aldama with final selection of First Round

Aldama was a projected second round pick, but Memphis loved the Patriot League star.

Bones Hyland selected 26th overall

His path wasn’t easy, but Bones Hyland is officially an NBA player.

Washington Wizards draft Corey Kispert with 15th overall pick

Kispet will have a chance to play with Russell Westbr- oh

Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs goes 5th overall to Orlando Magic

Suggs is going from a powerhouse to something that is extremely not that

Jalen Suggs and Joel Ayayi prepared for the NBA Draft with The Guard Whisperer

Olin Simplis predicts long NBA careers for former Gonzaga players

Former elite recruit Charles Bassey is ready for the NBA

Bassey carries a ton of upside for a projected second round pick

NBA Draft profile: Jason Preston rides his meteoric rise to draft night

Jason Preston is more than one of the best stories in the draft — he’s one of its best playmakers, too

NBA Draft profile: Kessler Edwards is your 2nd-round sleeper

Pepperdine’s three-year forward is one of the most efficient shooters in the draft.

NBA Draft profile: Nah’Shon ‘Bones’ Hyland can become a lethal NBA scoring threat

VCU’s Bones Hyland may come with limitations, but he has the offensive upside to be an electric sixth man.

NBA Draft Profile: Neemias Queta may be the best true defensive rim protector in this draft

Queta brings a defensive presence many contenders need, but does he fit in the modern NBA?

NBA Draft Profile: Jalen Suggs may be the most well-rounded player in the draft

The Gonzaga freshman is fresh off a Final Four run with the Bulldogs

How mid-major alumni performed at the 2021 NBA Draft Combine

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Drew Timme is returning to Gonzaga with plenty to work on

NBA Draft analyst has confidence in Timme’s NBA future, with a little bit of work next season

NBA Draft recap: Obi Toppin and Malachi Flynn go in first round

Who was drafted, who was signed, and more

NBA Draft 2020: Utah State’s Sam Merrill taken by Milwaukee Bucks with draft’s final pick

Merrill was the final pick but he’s got a real shot to make an impact.

NBA Draft 2020: Charleston’s Grant Riller drafted 56th overall to the Charlotte Hornets

Riller won’t have to travel far to his new home

NBA Draft 2020: Golden State Warriors select Justinian Jessup with 51st overall pick

Jessup is staying out west

NBA Draft 2020: San Diego State’s Malachi Flynn taken 29th by the Toronto Raptors

The San Diego State star is off to the NBA

NBA Draft 2020: Dayton’s Obi Toppin taken 8th overall by New York Knicks

The college basketball Player of the Year is off to make his mark in the pros

NBA Draft Profile: Grant Riller is the biggest “sleeper” in the 2020 class

The dynamic scoring guard eviscerated the CAA for four years and hopes to continue as a pro

Sam Merrill Draft Profile: The Aggies’ scoring leader can be a 2nd-round gem

Merrill’s 2020 conference tournament performance put him on the NBA Draft radar.

NBA Draft Profile: Obi Toppin is the best mid-major player in the draft

No one in their right mind would pass on Obi Toppin

NBA Draft 2020: Top 5 mid-major draft prospects

These mid-major stars could hear their name called on draft night.

Anthony Lamb’s Rochester roots made him a Vermont star and a real NBA prospect

The reigning America East Player of the Year has helped guide Vermont to a pair of NCAA tournament appearances in three seasons.

Where the mid-major stars fall on 2020 NBA Draft boards

Charles Bassey could have been a first round pick this year. Where will he go next year?