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Illini player grades:  Breaking down the 81-77 win over Texas Tech

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The Dallas Mavericks selected Arizona forward Koa Peat No. 30 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft and promptly traded him to the New York Knicks. The

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The Cleveland Cavaliers selected UConn forward Alex Karaban with the No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and quickly dealt him to the

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The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson No. 28 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, but promptly dealt him to the Brooklyn

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The Boston Celtics have selected Houston foward/center Chris Cenac with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. He is now a pro basketball

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The Denver Nuggets selected UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. No. 26 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, and promptly traded him to the San Antonio Spurs. Reed

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The New York Knicks selected Baylor guard Cameron Carr with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and promptly dealt him to the Los Angeles

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St. John's forward Zuby Ejiofor heard his name called on Monday night during the 2026 NBA Draft. The Atlanta Hawks selected him with the No. 23

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Alabama guard Labaron Philon was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. His pro career can officially

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The San Antonio Spurs selected Kentucky sophomore center Jayden Quaintance with the No. 20 pick overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. At 6-foot-9, 250-pound

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The 2026 NBA Draft has been loaded with college talent thus far. Now, the mid-major programs are getting involved in the party too. Santa Clara's

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Texas Tech point guard Christian Anderson was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. His pro career in

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have selected Stanford point guard Ebuka Okorie No. 17 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. But after multiple trades, Okorie is

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The Memphis Grizzlies selected Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, ESPN's Shams Charania reports

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Texas guard Dailyn Swain heard his name called on Monday night during the 2026 NBA Draft, as the Chicago Bulls selected him with the No. 15 overall

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The Charlotte Hornets have selected Washington power forward Hannes Steinbach No. 14 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. He is now in the NBA after having

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The Miami Heat selected Tennessee freshman forward Nate Ament with the No. 13 pick overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, thanks to the Giannis

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The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Michigan center Aday Mara with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The big man will make his transition

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Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. He's now set to begin

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Arizona guard Brayden Burries was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. His pro career can now begin.

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The Dallas Mavericks selected Michigan forward Morez Johnson with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, where he will reunite with Dusty May.

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After a strong freshman season at Houston, Kingston Flemings is off to the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks selected him with the No. 8 overall pick in the

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Arkansas guard Darius Acuff heard his name called on Monday night during the 2026 NBA Draft. The Sacramento Kings selected him with the No. 7 overall

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Louisville guard Mikel Brown was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Now, he can showcase his skills at

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Illini player grades: Breaking down the 81-77 win over Texas Tech

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