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Spent some time watching Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz training in Chicago for the upcoming NBA Draft Combine. Clearly in great shape and shoots the cover off the ball. The 6’4” point guard’s smarts, skills, instincts, and steadiness should appeal to NBA teams drafting in the teens.

NEWS: Maxim Klitschko has committed to East Carolina, sources tell DraftExpress. The 7’2” big man is averaging 14.9 points and 7.9 rebounds in a breakout French Espoirs season. Has earned Betclic Élite minutes with AS Monaco and plays for the Ukrainian Senior National Team.

NEWS: Drexel transfer, Shane Blakeney, has committed to South Carolina, his agents Kevin Martin and Oshwand Scott of JCK Sports Group tell DraftExpress. 14.2 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 2.5 APG en route to 2nd Team All-CAA honors. Chose his home state Gamecocks over a bevy of HM suitors.

NEWS: Charlotte transfer, Anton Bonke, will test the 2026 NBA Draft waters, his agent Scott Nichols of @Rize_Management tells DraftExpress. The 7’2” Dutch-Ni-Van center is fresh off a monstrous breakout season. Late to the game with intriguing tools and upside to tap into.

NEWS: Cleveland State transfer, Dayan Nessah, has committed to Loyola Chicago, he tells DraftExpress. The Swiss swingman had a breakout season in the Horizon League following a strong U19 World Cup. Forms a dynamic European duo for the Ramblers alongside Guillaume Grotzinger.

Agency 🔮’s and 📝’s have been added and mock updates have been logged over the past week. Intel continues to pour in as the prospect field takes shape. Continue to follow along here ⤵️

NEWS: Kentucky’s Malachi Moreno will test the NBA Draft waters, his agent George S. Langberg of @GSLSportsGroup tells DraftExpress. If he withdraws and returns to college, he will be a Kentucky Wildcat next season. The 19-year-old 7-footer averaged 7.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.5 blocks for the Wildcats en route to SEC All-Freshman Team honors. Clear NBA appeal with exceptional two-way feel, IQ, and instincts for his size and age.

NEWS: Arkansas’ DJ Wagner intends to enter the transfer portal, sources tell DraftExpress. The former top-10 recruit was a key piece to the Razorbacks’ first SEC title run since 2000. Change of scenery on the horizon for the New Jersey native, who spent 3 years under Coach Cal.

The PIT mock is back! Teamed up with @HoopLikeDrazen to project the 64-prospect field. The 2026 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament takes place April 15-18. rookiescale.com/2026-pit-mock/

NEWS: Penn State’s Freddie Dilione V intends to enter the transfer portal, his agent Stan Jackson of SOJ2 Sports Management Group tells DraftExpress. 14.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals per game for the Nittany Lions this season. The 6’5” shot-creator and former top-50 recruit upped his production and efficiency across the board as a junior.

NEWS: Houston’s Isiah Harwell intends to enter the transfer portal, his agents Anthony Fields and Rich Paul of @KlutchSports tell DraftExpress. The former 5-star recruit played a 14-minute role off the bench for the 30-win Cougars as a freshman this season. 19-year-old Idaho native is a prime candidate for a breakout sophomore season with the right change of scenery. Well-proportioned 6’6” wing with plenty of developmental upside to tap into.

NEWS: Toledo’s Sonny Wilson intends to enter the transfer portal, his agent German Srulovich of @WEAVE tells DraftExpress. The 2nd Team All-MAC selection was one of the most productive mid-major guards in America. 17.0 points, 4.6 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals per game with nearly a 3-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Blends his inside-out scoring and playmaking well while maintaining steadiness as a decision-maker. Brings a ton of experience with 98 starts and 3,200+ minutes under his belt.

NEWS: Narcisse Ngoy has committed to Auburn in the class of 2026, his agent Herman Manakyan of Fusion Sports tells DraftExpress. The 2004-born French big man is the most productive player in Pro B. 10.8 points, 11.7 rebounds, 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 70+% from the field. Boasts NBA center-caliber physical tools as a 7-footer with a 7’7” wingspan and 9’6 ½" standing reach. 80 dunks in 29 games this season.

NEWS: Towson’s Tyler Tejada intends to enter the transfer portal, sources tell DraftExpress. The versatile 6’9” hybrid forward averaged 17.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this season. Accolade-laden three years in the CAA — Player of the Year, 2x All-Conference, Rookie of the Year, and All-Tourney selection. Ready to take his game to higher levels of college basketball with one year to play.

NEWS: Saint Mary’s big man, Drew McKeever, intends to enter the transfer portal, his agent George S. Langberg of @GSLSportsGroup tells DraftExpress. The 7’3” 285 pound center led the WCC in rebounds this season and is the conference’s all-time leader in career rebound percentage. Joins Aday Mara as the only NCAA 7-footers this season with a 15.0+ AST% and 10+ dunks, showing intriguing passing flashes at his size.

NEWS: Butler’s Finley Bizjack intends to enter the transfer portal and test the NBA Draft waters, his agent George S. Langberg of @GSLSportsGroup tells DraftExpress. The 6’4” Texas native was a 3rd Team All-Big East selection after finishing third in the conference in scoring (17.1 PPG). Has real perimeter shotmaking chops both on and off the ball, which he leverages well to earn his way to the stripe at a prolific rate.

Hard to overstate Yaxel Lendeborg’s impact in an absolute shellacking of Tennessee. 27 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal, 0 turnovers in a 30+ point Elite Eight win. Imposes his will on both ends while playing within his means, bringing competitive fire, and bypassing good shots to create great ones. Incredible feel and IQ for a powerful 6’10” prospect who’s so late to the game. Chance to make history in Indianapolis.

Yaxel Lendeborg — Midwest Region Most Outstanding Player. Completely taken aback by how good of a player he’s become. Dominant two-way force.

Keaton Wagler outdueled Bennett Stirtz to will Illinois to their first Final Four since 2005. Dropped a game-high 25 points with bevy of downhill spin moves, showing improved physicality bumping off defenders and maintaining balance for coordinated soft-touch finishes. Even threw in a nasty Penny Hardaway-esque counter, sending his defender flying into the baseline and creating a ridiculous amount of space for a step back three. One of the best stories in college basketball, ascending from unheralded recruit to the clear top dog on a Final Four title contender. Potential top five pick.

Yaxel Lendeborg was by far the best player on the floor across both Sweet Sixteen games in Chicago last night. 23 PTS, 12 REB, 7 AST, 2 STL on an 83.6 TS% while finishing +20 in a win over Alabama. The 1st Team All-American does a little bit of everything at a high level on both ends, with few holes in his game. The off-the-dribble threes, point-forward playmaking, long outlet passes, and power/patience as a finisher really stood out tonight. On a late development curve, so still clearly getting much better at 23 years old.