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Illinois basketball update: Blackwell, Illini NBA Draft Prospects, hopes of retention

They want mass retention and also add a top-2 transfer in college football.

Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears says he’s declaring for the NBA draft with option to return to school

Fears was an AP All-Big Ten first-team selection and an AP All-America second-team pick after averaging 15 points and 9.4 assists per game in his third season with the Spartans.

Cade Tyson drawing NBA draft buzz after bounceback season with Gophers

Tyson has earned his way back into NBA Draft discussions after a great year in Minnesota.
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'Biggest mistake': UConn's Dan Hurley details why college players should avoid going to NBA Draft too early

The NIL frenzy has changed college sports forever. For better or worse, the power dynamics are nowhere near what they were a decade ago. Notably, that's also why turning pro isn't as appealing as it used to be.

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Michigan-UConn features four likely first-round picks -- plus another right on the edge

NBA decision-makers have descended on March Madness, and Monday night's Michigan–UConn national championship -- featuring four players in our most recent 2026 mock -- offers one

Predicting What Michigan Basketball Players Will Do: Stay, NBA Draft, or Transfer?

Predicting if Michigan will be able to retain at least one key piece.

Aday Mara NBA mock draft projection: Where Michigan star is expected to land after March Madness

Here's where Michigan Center Aday Mara is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft