New video reveals how surprising Yang Hansen’s NBA draft selection was
Yang Hansen, a center from Qing Dado Center, caught many by surprise during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Even at 7-foot-1, Hansen seemed a bit taken aback when his name was announced as the 16th pick by the Grizzlies at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Videos on social media showed his delayed reaction […]
Scott Van Pelt finds this puzzling aspect of the NBA Draft frustrating.
Scott Van Pelt has a strong opinion about the NBA Draft—specifically, he thinks the hat situation is a mess. Speaking on SportsCenter after the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, he expressed his frustration. “I’m going to scream about the hat situation. The league is too smart to let this happen,” he said. “It […]
NBA Draft 2025: Chloe Kitts gains attention as her boyfriend is picked
On Wednesday night, NBA fans got a glimpse of Chloe Kitts, a star player from the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team. The Toronto Raptors selected Colin Murray Boyles with the ninth pick in the NBA Draft. In a touching moment, Kitts and Boyles shared a hug, celebrating a significant milestone as his dream of […]
Top 10 NBA Draft selections for 2025 that earn an A grade from us
2025 NBA Draft: Highlights and Top Picks The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is upon us. There were some surprising choices—like Yang Hansen—and a few positive outcomes, notably Cooper Flag going first overall. Amid all the excitement, several selections stood out, receiving top marks. According to my colleague Ricky O’Donnell’s evaluations, at least […]
Bill Simmons criticizes the Pelicans for one of the ‘worst’ NBA draft trades
Pelicans’ Draft Decisions Raise Eyebrows Joe Dumars took over management of the Pelicans in April, and after just three months, the team’s decisions are already being questioned. In a surprising move, New Orleans traded their top overall pick for the 23rd selection, opting instead for Georgia’s big man, Asthan Newwell. They also managed to secure […]
2025 NBA Draft: Collin Murray-Boyles’ response gains attention after Raptors pick
Colin Murray Boyles’ NBA Dream Realized Colin Murray Boyles achieved his long-time dream of becoming an NBA player on Wednesday night, though his reaction upon being drafted has left many fans puzzled. The Toronto Raptors selected Boyles with the 9th pick from South Carolina. Viewers saw him shaking his head and breathing deeply when he […]
2025 NBA Draft: Top players left after the first round
The initial round of the 2025 NBA Draft has concluded, and on Wednesday night, 30 players were thrilled to hear their names called, marking the start of their professional journeys. But the draft isn’t over yet; there are still 29 picks remaining, which means more hopefuls will soon learn their fate later today. As expected, […]
Liam McNeeley’s girlfriend posts brief message following the 2025 NBA Draft
Liam McNeely’s proudest supporter had a heartfelt reaction to his recent achievement in the NBA Draft. Right after the former UConn forward was selected by the Charlotte Hornets at No. 29 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, his girlfriend, Rien Gleeson, shared her excitement on her Instagram story to mark this pivotal moment. “I’m just […]
Hornets choose Kon Knueppel with the fourth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Kon Knueppel Drafted by Charlotte Hornets Kon Knueppel heard his name called quickly during the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. The Charlotte Hornets selected the former Duke Blue Devils standout with the fourth overall pick, just behind his teammate Cooper Flag who went first to the Dallas Mavericks. After the announcement, Knueppel shared his emotions […]
Liam McNeeley from UConn picked at No. 29 in the NBA Draft
Liam McNeely’s NBA Dream Realized Liam McNeely felt a surge of excitement as he was drafted alongside his friends and former high school teammates—Cooper Flag, Derrick Queen, and Asa Newell. However, as the clock ticked past 11 PM, he started to wonder if his name would be called at all. Then, at last, the moment […]