NCAA WiretapApril 2022 NCAA Wiretap

Class of 2023 Forward G.G. Jackson Commits To UNC

Apr 28, 2022 1:30 AM

Class of 2023 forward G.G. Jackson announced his commitment to UNC on Wednesday.

Jackson chose the Tar Heels over South Carolina, UMass, Duke, Auburn, Georgetown, and several others.

Jackson is currently ranked No. 6 in the ESPN 100 for the Class of 2023.

Jackson added that he currently plans to stay in the class of 2023 after rumors that he could reclassify into the 2022 class. 

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Tags: G.G. Jackson, North Carolina Tar Heels, NCAA, NCAA Commitment

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Jay Wright Open To Someday Coaching NBA

Apr 26, 2022 3:08 PM

Jay Wright has opened the door to someday coaching the NBA. Wright retired as head coach of Villanova less than a week ago.

"Not right now. That was something I always thought about," Wright said of his NBA ambitions. "My experience with the Olympics kind of scratched that itch. ... I kind of feel like I did it a little bit. And I loved coaching those guys."

Wright has been linked to NBA jobs in the past.

"Right now I definitely need a break," Wright said Tuesday. "Right now I'm looking forward to this [special assistant] position at Villanova. But honestly, down the road, I'd be lying -- I don't know what I'm going to feel like."

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Tags: Villanova Wildcats, NCAA, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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2024 Top Recruit Naasir Cunningham To Sign With Overtime Elite

Apr 25, 2022 1:55 PM

Naasir Cunningham, who is considered the top recruit in the class of 2024, will sign with Overtime Elite. Cunningham will sign via OTE's new scholarship model, as opposed to taking a salary. This will allow Cunningham to retain his NCAA eligibility.

Cunningham played the first two seasons of his high school career at Gill St. Bernard's School in New Jersey. The West Orange, New Jersey native said that he believes joining Overtime Elite is the past path for his professional future.

"This is best place for me to develop as a player, while getting the right education to fall back on at the same time," Cunningham said. "Overtime built a relationship with my family and I, which was a big factor in trusting them with my future. I want to be the best basketball player I can, an NBA draft lottery pick and hopefully one of the best in the league. Overtime is going to put me in position to become the best player I can."

Cunningham is the highest-ranked player to sign with Overtime Elite in their two-year history. OTE is an alternative, academy-style path for players who would like to earn money, while also preparing for their professional careers in basketball.

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Tags: Naas Cunningham, High School, NCAA, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, High School Misc Rumor, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Shaedon Sharpe Declares For 2022 NBA Draft

Apr 21, 2022 3:21 PM

Shaedon Sharpe will declare for the 2022 NBA Draft, leaving Kentucky after his freshman season.

Sharpe, who is a potential high lottery pick, plans to remain in the draft.

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Tags: Shaedon Sharpe, Kentucky Wildcats, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General, NBA Draft Declarations

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Chet Holmgren Declares For 2022 NBA Draft

Apr 21, 2022 3:16 PM

Chet Holmgren will enter the 2022 NBA Draft and leave Gonzaga after his freshman season.

Holmgren is expected to be a top-3 pick in the draft.

"After a season where we accomplished a lot of great things as both a team and an individual, I feel like I'm in a position to be able to chase my lifelong dream to play in the NBA," Holmgren told ESPN.

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Tags: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga Bulldogs, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General, NBA Draft Declarations

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Villanova's Jay Wright Expected To Retire

Apr 20, 2022 7:49 PM

Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright is expected to retire after 21 seasons as the head coach at Villanova, sources told ESPN.

Fordham's Kyle Neptune, who spent 10 years under Wright as a video coordinator and assistant coach, is expected to be named his successor, sources said.

Wright has called a team meeting for Wednesday night, according to sources.

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Tags: Villanova Wildcats, NCAA, National, National Misc Rumor, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Five-Star Recruit Malik Reneau Commits To Indiana

Apr 19, 2022 1:12 AM

Five-star forward Malik Reneau announced his commitment to Indiana on Monday via social media.

The 6-foot-8 forward from Montverde Academy is ranked No. 21 in the ESPN 100 for the class of 2022. 

Reneau decommitted from Florida last month following a coaching change.

Reneau is the second top-25 prospect from his class to commit to Indiana. 

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Tags: Malik Reneau, Indiana Hoosiers, NCAA, NCAA Commitment

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Jalen Duren Enters 2022 NBA Draft

Apr 18, 2022 4:16 PM

Jalen Duren will enter the 2022 NBA Draft.

Durant spent his freshman season at Memphis and is the No. 7 prospect in the draft, according to ESPN.

Duren was named AAC Freshman of the Year and First-team All-AAC after averaging 12.0 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 25 minutes per game.

"Going to Memphis was a fun experience," Duren said. "It was a great challenge. Making the NCAA tournament and playing in front of the whole world on national television. Huge game atmospheres. I learned a lot and it really helped my growth and development. During the season we dealt with a lot of injuries, we couldn't quite get the chemistry right on the court. Once we got everyone back, it helped the team and my game. I started to understand the game better. Help defenses. How opponents were guarding me. I noticed that more as the season went on and that allowed me to do a lot more."

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Tags: Jalen Duren, Memphis Tigers, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General, NBA Draft Declarations

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Jeremy Sochan Leaving Baylor To Declare For 2022 NBA Draft

Apr 15, 2022 12:56 PM

Jeremy Sochan will leave Baylor to enter the 2022 NBA Draft. Sochan will forgo his remaining eligibly by hiring agents.

"I am fortunate enough to be declaring for the 2022 NBA draft," Sochan told ESPN.

ESPN ranks him as the No. 14 prospect in the draft.

Sochan said he would sign with Jim Tanner and Deirunas Visockas of Tandem Sports.

"This season had a lot of ups and downs," Sochan said. "We were unlucky with injuries, but it was a great opportunity for me to grow and an opportunity to show the NBA my toughness and versatility on both ends. I came into this season with intentions to make myself better and help the team win."

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Tags: Jeremy Sochan, Baylor Bears, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General, NBA Draft Declarations

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Bennedict Mathurin Leaving Arizona For 2022 NBA Draft

Apr 13, 2022 9:53 PM

Bennedict Mathurin will leave Arizona after his sophomore season to enter the 2022 NBA draft.

Mathurin is the No. 11 prospect in the ESPN 100 following a season in which he was the Pac-12 Player of the Year.

Mathurin is projected to be the No. 12 pick in ESPN's latest mock draft.

Mathurin was a potential first round pick last year but decided to remain in school. 

Mathurin fits an obvious mold as a pro prospect as a strong-framed, 6-foot-6 wing who can space the floor from well beyond the NBA line.

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Tags: Bennedict Mathurin, Arizona Wildcats, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General, NBA Draft Declarations

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Craig Randall II Named 2022 G League Most Improved Player

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