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Scouting Davion Thompson: ▪️Tough shot-maker ▪️Skilled & crafty creator ▪️Elite footwork ▪️On/off ball versatility ▪️Underrated on ball defender 9pm ET announcement:

Scouting Davion Thompson: ▪️Tough shot-maker ▪️Skilled & crafty creator ▪️Elite footwork ▪️On/off ball versatility ▪️Underrated on ball defender 9pm ET announcement:

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Conversely, what sense does it make to fire a coach who didn’t have the resources to really win? I don’t understand the institutional logic of a university that can’t raise the funds necessary to really compete, and responds by opting to pay two different coaches…

Conversely, what sense does it make to fire a coach who didn’t have the resources to really win? I don’t understand the institutional logic of a university that can’t raise the funds necessary to really compete, and responds by opting to pay two different coaches…

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Darryn Peterson and Ian Jackson out here in Iowa getting some Saturday morning work in with Phil Becker.

Darryn Peterson and Ian Jackson out here in Iowa getting some Saturday morning work in with Phil Becker.

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Here at Overtime Elite Combine, where Bryson Tiller is doing an individual workout to start the day. Improved floor-spacing ability has been a point of emphasis.

Here at Overtime Elite Combine, where Bryson Tiller is doing an individual workout to start the day. Improved floor-spacing ability has been a point of emphasis.

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Colton Hiller recently turned 16 years old. That makes him a year younger than AJ Williams and closer to two years younger than Yann Kamagate. Here’s more on how the No. 3 ranked prospect in the national class of 2028 could keep climbing.

Colton Hiller recently turned 16 years old. That makes him a year younger than AJ Williams and closer to two years younger than Yann Kamagate. Here’s more on how the No. 3 ranked prospect in the national class of 2028 could keep climbing.

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Christian Anderson going 8 for 8 to start the star shooting drill. Effortless release.

Christian Anderson going 8 for 8 to start the star shooting drill. Effortless release.

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Scouting Kevin Savage: ▪️Lefty PG balances scoring/distributing ▪️Wealth of competitive intangibles ▪️Strong with ball, advanced right hand ▪️Vision, good passer off the dribble ▪️Likes his pull-up (high release) 5pm CBS Sports HQ announcement:

Scouting Kevin Savage: ▪️Lefty PG balances scoring/distributing ▪️Wealth of competitive intangibles ▪️Strong with ball, advanced right hand ▪️Vision, good passer off the dribble ▪️Likes his pull-up (high release) 5pm CBS Sports HQ announcement:

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What happens to prep school basketball with the NCAA’s new age-based eligibility model? 📺

What happens to prep school basketball with the NCAA’s new age-based eligibility model? 📺

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Everything you need to know about the NCAA’s new age-based eligibility rules. What it means for: Current high school prospects (not good); International prospects (not good); Current college players ($). Roster construction in the 27/28 cycle ⬇️ 📺

Everything you need to know about the NCAA’s new age-based eligibility rules. What it means for: Current high school prospects (not good); International prospects (not good); Current college players ($). Roster construction in the 27/28 cycle ⬇️ 📺

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Kevin Savage announced his commitment to Purdue yesterday, live on CBS Sports HQ. Travis Branham story: My analysis: Watch:

Kevin Savage announced his commitment to Purdue yesterday, live on CBS Sports HQ. Travis Branham story: My analysis: Watch:

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What to know about LSU: 1. Their frontcourt is good & could be great 2. Their backcourt will depend on the courts…because they’re going to court 3. If they win (twice, because there will be an appeal) it will forever change college hoops (again). 📺

What to know about LSU: 1. Their frontcourt is good & could be great 2. Their backcourt will depend on the courts…because they’re going to court 3. If they win (twice, because there will be an appeal) it will forever change college hoops (again). 📺

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Flory Bidunga is the No. 29 ranked prospect on the CBS Sports NBA Draft Big Board. This year, that equated to a 2.3 million contract. However, he’s commanding more the twice that in the transfer portal. Here’s more on how he’s set the big man market.

Flory Bidunga is the No. 29 ranked prospect on the CBS Sports NBA Draft Big Board. This year, that equated to a 2.3 million contract. However, he’s commanding more the twice that in the transfer portal. Here’s more on how he’s set the big man market.

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Our latest mock is now live on CBS and while I continue to believe our top 8 reflects the best guess of most in the market, there’s has been plenty of movement beyond that following the combine. 📝 📺

Our latest mock is now live on CBS and while I continue to believe our top 8 reflects the best guess of most in the market, there’s has been plenty of movement beyond that following the combine. 📝 📺

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AJ Williams is the No. 1 ranked prospect in the class of 2028. We talked about Williams, who recently celebrated his 17th birthday, on this week’s CBS Sports Network show. 📺

AJ Williams is the No. 1 ranked prospect in the class of 2028. We talked about Williams, who recently celebrated his 17th birthday, on this week’s CBS Sports Network show. 📺

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Other bigs with huge stay/go decisions: Aday Mara & Morez Johnson, Michigan Motiejus Krivas, Arizona Patrick Ngongba, Duke Henri Veesaar, UNC Bottom line - Bidunga’s valuation will have ripple effects across the biggest programs in college basketball.

Other bigs with huge stay/go decisions: Aday Mara & Morez Johnson, Michigan Motiejus Krivas, Arizona Patrick Ngongba, Duke Henri Veesaar, UNC Bottom line - Bidunga’s valuation will have ripple effects across the biggest programs in college basketball.

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If tampering means directly contacting a player in another program before he’s in the portal…almost no one is foolish enough to do it. If it means having constant communication with players’ reps through the year, then virtually everyone is doing it. 📺

If tampering means directly contacting a player in another program before he’s in the portal…almost no one is foolish enough to do it. If it means having constant communication with players’ reps through the year, then virtually everyone is doing it. 📺

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There have been a lot of Darryn Peterson takes in the last few days. Most of the uninformed clickbait. Michael Swain has covered Kansas all season and joined the show yesterday to talk about what he’s seen. 📺

There have been a lot of Darryn Peterson takes in the last few days. Most of the uninformed clickbait. Michael Swain has covered Kansas all season and joined the show yesterday to talk about what he’s seen. 📺

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Now that both Josh Schertz and Bryan Hodgson have essentially/reportedly turned down Syracuse, here’s a look back at what I said about the job on last week’s show. 📺

Now that both Josh Schertz and Bryan Hodgson have essentially/reportedly turned down Syracuse, here’s a look back at what I said about the job on last week’s show. 📺

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Ahmed Nur helped himself more than anyone yesterday at the Top 100 Camp. Put on a shot-making show for in a 31 point explosion. Travis Branham recap: Brandon Jenkins recap:

Ahmed Nur helped himself more than anyone yesterday at the Top 100 Camp. Put on a shot-making show for in a 31 point explosion. Travis Branham recap: Brandon Jenkins recap:

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Cayden Daughtry was doing Cayden Daughtry type things yesterday at Top 100 Camp. His skill and feel with the ball in his hands is off the charts. Travis Branham recap: Brandon Jenkins recap:

Cayden Daughtry was doing Cayden Daughtry type things yesterday at Top 100 Camp. His skill and feel with the ball in his hands is off the charts. Travis Branham recap: Brandon Jenkins recap:

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From Braylon Mullins’ commitment day: “You can not overemphasize just how deep his range is.”

From Braylon Mullins’ commitment day: “You can not overemphasize just how deep his range is.”

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Patrick Ngongba’s return is huge for Duke. Was No. 25 on the CBS Sports Big Board but has plenty of room to keep climbing next year when he should be featured in Duke’s frontcourt.

Patrick Ngongba’s return is huge for Duke. Was No. 25 on the CBS Sports Big Board but has plenty of room to keep climbing next year when he should be featured in Duke’s frontcourt.

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Talked about all of the latest NBA Draft intel last night on CBS Sports HQ, including the Wizards refusing to show their hand at the top of the draft. 📺

Talked about all of the latest NBA Draft intel last night on CBS Sports HQ, including the Wizards refusing to show their hand at the top of the draft. 📺

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Darius Acuff measures in at 6-foot-2 without shoes with a 6-foot-7 wingspan. Not nearly as “undersized” as advertised & a plus-5 wingspan helps. 📺

Darius Acuff measures in at 6-foot-2 without shoes with a 6-foot-7 wingspan. Not nearly as “undersized” as advertised & a plus-5 wingspan helps. 📺

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