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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Michigan State basketball guard Jase Richardson snubbed from NBA Draft green room
Michigan State basketball guard Jase Richardson snubbed from NBA Draft green room FINAL: 24 players invited to the NBA Draft green room thus far: Cooper Flagg Dylan Harper Ace Bailey VJ Edgecombe Tre Johnson Khaman Maluach Jeremiah Fears Kon Knueppel Kasparas Jakucionis Egor Demin Carter Bryant Derik Queen Asa Newell Noa Essengue Collin Murray-Boyles Thomas… — Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 19, 2025 The 2025 NBA Draft is set to begin on Wednesday, June 25, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. In regards to the NBA Draft's relation to Michigan State, it will be a chance for Spartan Nation to see where star freshman Jase Richardson will begin his professional career. Unfortunately for Richardson, he has been snubbed from being able to see where his professional career will begin, not being elected to watch from the green room. According to a report from Jonathan Givony (Draft Express on X), 24 players have been selected to be inside of the green room for the NBA Draft, Richardson is not one of those players. This comes as a surprise, with Richardson being routinely mocked as a mid to high teens, it is shocking that the Michigan State guard will be unable to be in the green room for his selection in next week's draft. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Rutgers star Ace Bailey suddenly cancels meeting with 76ers as NBA Draft theories swirl
Rutgers star Ace Bailey is putting the league on notice with a power play as we near the NBA Draft. The former Rutgers forward suddenly canceled his scheduled Friday workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, who are slated to pick No. 3 overall, according to ESPN's Draft Express. Bailey is now the only U.S.-based prospect to not meet with a single team, having declined invitations from multiple franchises in his projected draft range. He's expected to be a lottery pick and possibly a top-three selection. Draft Express reports that the Sixers have not ruled out picking Bailey at No. 3, which is his projected draft slot according to most experts, despite this surprising development. 4 Ace Bailey could be playing 4D chess. NBAE via Getty Images The Wizards (No. 6), Pelicans (No. 7), and Net (No. 8) are all expected to be aggressive in moving up for Bailey come Wednesday's draft. Danny Ainge and the Utah Jazz also select No. 5 overall and could be in the mix. The Hornets pick fourth, but prospects have reportedly refused to work out for the team due to a lack of interest in playing with Lamelo Ball. A previous report added that Bailey's camp informed interested teams that they believe he is a top-three player, but they also 'seek a clear pathway to stardom.' The Draft Express report added that Bailey could feel comfortable going to a different team later in the draft or through a trade. Philadelphia previously worked out Baylor freshman star VJ Edgecombe, the presumed No. 4 prospect in the NBA Draft. 4 76ers top basketball executive Daryl Morey (r) at the NBA Draft Lottery. NBAE via Getty Images Some have put on their tinfoil hats to develop theories involving this bizarre set of decision-making by Bailey and his team, and one circulating idea is that the former Scarlet Knight has already received a promise to be drafted by a team he is comfortable playing for in the future. ABC's Jason Dumas reported that Bailey was seeking a promise from the Sixers prior to the meeting. 4 Ace Bailey canceled his meeting wth the 76ers. Getty Images 4 Ron Harper is projected to go No. 2 to the Spurs. Getty Images Bailey's teammate, Ron Harper, is the consensus No. 2 projected pick, while Duke Cooper Flagg is locked in as the No. 1 overall pick. Bailey attended NBA Draft Combine and had a strong season for Rutgers, tallying 17.6 points per game with 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists on 46 percent shooting (34.6 from 3-point range).
USA Today
13-06-2025
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- USA Today
Ben Saraf: Official draft combine measurements revealed for Israeli guard
Ben Saraf: Official draft combine measurements revealed for Israeli guard Potential first-round pick Ben Saraf reportedly completed his anthropometric measurement testing ahead of the 2025 NBA draft, according to Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress. Saraf is averaging 12.4 points, 4.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals on 45.2% shooting from the field in 55 games this season with ratiopharm Ulm in the German League. He has registered five 20-point games, including a 20-point, seven-assist performance on May 24. The 6-foot-7 Israeli guard is still competing in the playoffs with ratiopharm Ulm, who face Bayern Munich in the finals. He had a break in action, allowing him to complete his required predraft testing before beginning the series on Sunday in Ulm. Saraf was the 2024 Israeli League Premier Rising Star after emerging as the best young player with his team, Elitzur Kiryat Ata. He was also the Israeli National League Rising Star and Sixth Man of the Year with Elitzur Netanya in 2023. The 19-year-old is highly touted as a prospect because of his scoring ability, playmaking and court vision. He dazzles with his passing and innate ability to make pinpoint, cross-court passes off drives and in pick-and-roll situations. Saraf is among several international prospects in the draft. He will arrive late in the United States and could even miss the draft on June 25-26 as he competes for a championship in Germany.
USA Today
13-06-2025
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- USA Today
Potential lottery pick Noa Essengue completes combine testing ahead of 2025 NBA draft
Potential lottery pick Noa Essengue completes combine testing ahead of 2025 NBA draft Projected lottery pick Noa Essengue completed his anthropometric measurement testing ahead of the 2025 NBA draft, according to Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress. Essengue is averaging 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 52.4% shooting from the field in 57 games with ratiopharm Ulm in the German League. He has registered seven 20-point games, including a 22-point, 14-rebound performance on June 1. The 6-foot-11 Frenchman is still competing in the playoffs with ratiopharm Ulm, who face Bayern Munich in the finals. He had a break in action, allowing him to complete his required predraft testing before beginning the series on Sunday in Ulm. Essengue is highly touted as a prospect this year, because of his size, rebounding and defensive versatility. He has looked increasingly comfortable on offense and has turned in several noteworthy performances in his team's recent playoff run. The 18-year-old also boasts a strong interior game and dazzled in the open court in fastbreak situations after creating turnovers with his length and instincts on defense. He brings versatility and high-level experience with him to the NBA. Essengue is among several international prospects in the draft. He will arrive late in the United States and could even miss the draft on June 25-26 as he competes for a championship in Germany.
USA Today
04-06-2025
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- USA Today
Projected draft pick Mouhamed Faye registers massive wingspan at adidas Eurocamp
Projected draft pick Mouhamed Faye registers massive wingspan at adidas Eurocamp Senegalese center Mouhamed Faye emerged as one of the top performers across multiple competitions this week at the 2025 adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy. Faye was named to the All-Tournament Team, averaging seven points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in three scrimmages at the annual scouting event, featuring players from across the world. He recorded 13 points, 11 rebounds and one block in his debut on Sunday. The 20-year-old also measured well in the anthropometric testing conducted, registering a 7-foot, 4 1/4-inch wingspan, according to Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress. Faye averaged nine points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks on 65.3% shooting from the field in 47 games across all league competitions with Reggio Emilia this past season. He scored in double figures 21 times, including a season-high 20 points and nine rebounds on Feb. 1. He is considered a potential second-round pick this year, given his scoring ability down low and rim protection. He can rebound at a high level and clean up the offensive glass with his energy and high motor, averaging 2.4 boards on that end of the court. Faye is expected to travel to the United States following the adidas Eurocamp. He will have the chance to improve his stock in team workouts and interviews, with three weeks remaining until the draft.
