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Kevin Sweeney

Kevin Sweeney

Joined: Jan 1, 2021

Kevin Sweeney is a staff writer at Sports Illustrated covering college basketball and the NBA draft. He joined the SI staff in July 2021 and also serves host and analyst for The Field of 68. Sweeney is a Naismith Trophy voter and ia member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

Uzan is returning to Houston, giving the Cougars a strong nucleus and an early spot atop the 2025–26 season rankings.
College Basketball

Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25: Houston No. 1 After Rosters Settle

Following the NBA draft withdrawal deadline, we have a clearer picture of what the 2025–26 season will look like.

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Lendeborg spurned the NBA and instead transferred to Michigan.
College Basketball

College Basketball Winners and Losers After NBA Draft Withdrawal Deadline

Michigan successfully lured Yaxel Lendeborg away from the pros, while Kansas missed out on wing options and the top two uncommitted players stayed in the draft.

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Pettiford had an outstanding showing in Chicago and has a fascinating decision on whether to return to Auburn or remain in the NBA draft.
NBA

NBA Draft Combine Standouts: Seven Players Who Shined in Scrimmages

Stanford’s Maxime Raynaud stood out enough on the first day to opt out of the second, while Auburn’s Tahaad Pettiford had the best individual showing of the week.

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Bryant has emerged as a top-20 NBA draft prospect after averaging single-digit scoring in his freshman season in college.
NBA

Carter Bryant Leads Top NBA Draft Prospects Weighing Stay-or-Go Decisions at Combine

The Arizona freshman averaged single-digit scoring in his lone college season, but is receiving increasing buzz around his size, versatility and shooting ability.

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Bryant is in a good position whether he returns to Arizona or turns pro.
College Basketball

NBA Draft Decisions: Top 15 Players Who Could Return to College or Turn Pro

After next week’s combine in Chicago, college teams will have a better idea of whether these players will be available next season.

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Flagg has been projected as the top draft pick for months, but now we know which team will make the selection.
NBA

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg to Mavericks, All First-Round Picks After Lottery

Dallas won the top pick and the right to select a franchise-changing talent, while San Antonio and Philadelphia jumped up to round out the top three.

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Fland committed to Florida after withdrawing from the 2025 NBA draft.
College Basketball

Adding Boogie Fland Elevates Florida’s Shot at Back-to-Back Men’s Basketball Titles

The former Arkansas guard revamps the Gators’ backcourt to form perhaps the most talented starting lineup in the country in 2025–26.

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Flagg remains the top prospect in the 2025 draft class.
NBA

2025 NBA Draft Big Board: How the Class Ranks After the Entry Deadline

Plus, team fits for the players in the lottery, notes on first-round prospects and other second-round names to watch.

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Sellers, a transfer from Stanford, is one of the top sharpshooters in the country.
College Basketball

Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal Rankings: Top Class Hauls and Best Team Fits

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Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with guard Otega Oweh during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
College Basketball

Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal: Kentucky’s High-Priced Roster, Final Things to Watch

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Wright, one of the top portal point guards, committed to BYU from Baylor.
College Basketball

Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal: With One Week to Go, How the 2025–26 Season Is Shaping Up

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Houston should be back as a title contender next season.
College Basketball

Men’s College Basketball 2025–26 Way-Too-Early Top 25

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