Good morning, BBN!
The 79th annual NBA Draft tips off tonight at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. ABC and ESPN will televise Round 1 starting at 8:00 p.m. ET, with the second round airing Thursday at the same time on ESPN.
Streaming is available via ABC/ESPN apps, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV.
Here are the top 3 prospects based on the mock drafts we’ve seen:
-Cooper Flagg (Duke) — A generational 6′9″ forward, projected No. 1 to the Dallas Mavericks after their unexpected lottery win. Cooper’s elite versatility and leadership have drawn him comparisons to LeBron James and Kevin Garnett.
-Dylan Harper (Rutgers) — Expected No. 2 to San Antonio. A strong pick-and-roll guard with dynamic scoring but some shooting concerns.
-V.J. Edgecombe (Baylor) — Likely target at No. 3 by Philadelphia. Known for his explosiveness and defense, his athleticism aligns with the Sixers’ desire for energy.
Beyond the top trio, talent like Ace Bailey, Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson, and Khaman Maluach all loom in the lottery conversation.
In other news, it looks like Koby Brea will probably get drafted in the mid-late 2nd round on Thursday night.
This mock draft from ESPN has Brea being picked at 47, and they even have Amari Williams going at No. 56!
It’ll be a fun two nights. Who are you most excited to see get drafted?
Tweet of the Day
Despite being a Tennessee guy, you have to love what Chase Burns did last night.
Headlines
Wildcats Release Five More Nonconference Games - UK Athletics
Kentucky Women’s Basketball will be a lot of fun this year.
Bracket Revealed: TBT Lexington Regional in Historic Memorial Coliseum - UK Athletics
Get your tickets!
NBA owners approve $1.5 billion sale of Wolves, WNBA’s Lynx - ESPN
Another big NBA sale.
Luka Dončić has reportedly dropped ‘significant weight,’ is working on conditioning ahead of second season with Lakers - Yahoo Sports
Scary hours for the NBA!
Kristaps Porziņģis trade grades: Celtics get ‘B+’ for avoiding second apron, Hawks take win-now swing - CBS Sports
The NBA offseason is in full swing!
Sources: Pelicans acquire Poole from Wizards in 4-player deal - ESPN
I’m glad to see Poole in a better situation.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder celebrate NBA Championship parade alongside fans: ‘Don’t ever forget this’ - Yahoo Sports
Love seeing SGA and Cason Wallace so happy.
Ranking top 25 MLB prospects at midseason: Sebastian Walcott, Chase Burns, Andrew Painter and more - CBS Sports
Chase Burns might climb to the top after last night.
Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers ‘pretty sure’ this will be final season - ESPN
Despite all the drama, I’m glad he made the announcement. He deserves a send-off season.
Nuggets president bizarrely brings up Nikola Jokić trade scenario and how it could ‘very quickly’ happen - CBS Sports
I don’t care who you are, you NEVER joke about the best player in the world getting traded.