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Where are the mid-major stars now? Stephen F. Austin’s Thomas Walkup
Recently being named to the Greek preliminary squad for the FIBA World Cup, Walkup played four years for SFA, leading them to three Southland conference titles
Jarace Walker, Taylor Hendricks headline mid-major players selected in NBA Draft
Six mid-major players were picked in the first round with four more taken in round two
NBA Draft Scouting Report: Ben Sheppard
The Belmont guard scored 25 points in the second scrimmage at the NBA Draft Combine and has been shooting up draft boards ever since
NBA Draft Scouting Report: Marcus Sasser
The guard was Houston’s first Consensus First-Team All-American since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1984
NBA Draft Scouting Report: Emoni Bates
The Eastern Michigan forward is full of raw potential and averaged 19 PPG this past season.
NBA Draft Scouting Report: Brandin Podziemski
The Santa Clara guard was one of three players in DI to average 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists a game
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