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The number is $28 million. According to a report that surfaced earlier this month, that is the amount of money that Cooper Flagg earned in NIL deals during his one year at Duke. Fast-forward to Wednesday night, when Flagg was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. The 2025 Naismith Award winner, which is given to the top player in college basketball, is projected to make upwards of $62 million on his rookie deal over the next four years. If Flagg lives up to his billing as a generational talent, it’s…

Restricted free agent Davion Mitchell intends to sign a two-year, $24 million deal to return to the Miami Heat, sources told ESPN. Heat officials and Mitchell’s agent, Josh Beauregard-Bell of Wasserman, negotiated the new fully guaranteed contract. Mitchell, 26, had a strong finish to his year following a midseason trade from the Toronto Raptors to the Heat, averaging 10.3 points while shooting 50.4% from the field. He shot a career-high 40% from 3-point land for the season, including 44.7% from 3 in 30 games for Miami. He started three of the Heat’s four playoff games, averaging 15 points…

For the first time in his career, redshirt sophomore quarterback Austin Simmons is representing the Ole Miss Rebels down in Thibodaux, La. for the 29th annual Manning Passing Academy. Simmons is next in line to take the torch of a long list of talented starting Rebel quarterbacks. Among that group, and arguably at the top, is Eli Manning. Manning and previous starting quarterback Jaxson Dart developed a relationship over the years in Oxford, that’s still there now in New York. Now, it’s Simmons’ turn to learn as much as he can from Ole Miss’ future Hall of Fame…

Penn State Scores Big: Top 2027 Commit Shuts Down Recruitment, Declares He’s ‘Locked In’ with Nittany Lions In a major boost to James Franklin’s future roster, one of the top prospects in Penn State’s Class of 2027 has made it official: he’s all in. The blue-chip recruit, whose name has been buzzing among college football insiders, announced today that he is shutting down his recruitment entirely and remains “100 percent locked in” with the Nittany Lions. This declaration comes at a crucial time in the recruiting cycle, as programs across the country continue to aggressively pursue rising high…

BREAKING: No. 1 Twin Superstars Commit to Michigan State Women’s Basketball — 8.5-Foot Phenoms Choose Spartans Over Georgia, Tennessee In a seismic shift for women’s college basketball, Michigan State has landed the nation’s top-ranked twin prospects — 6’1” guards Jada and Janelle Thompson — in a game-changing commitment that sends a clear message to the rest of the Big Ten: the Spartans are officially in championship mode. Standing at a combined 8.5 feet tall, the dynamic duo from Atlanta, Georgia, are redefining what it means to dominate the high school game. Known for their uncanny chemistry, highlight-reel plays,…

Tom Izzo and Jase Richardson share emotional moment after NBA draft selection Last night’s NBA draft was the next big step in an emotional journey for Michigan State basketball star freshman Jase Richardson. After suffering a bad knee injury in high school, he came to MSU as a rotation player as a freshman, before emerging as a legitimate star in NCAA basketball. That journey reached a climax on Wednesday night, when the Orlando Magic selected Richardson with the No. 25 pick in the NBA draft.Along the way, we know that Tom Izzo was extremely supportive of Jase’s decision to leave…

How Cooper Flagg can make a staggering $930 million after being drafted No. 1 If all goes according to plan, Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg will look a lot like Scrooge McDuck throughout his 20s and 30s. Spotrac projects that if No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft is a superstar –– meaning he hits certain All-NBA Team thresholds, as well as MVP voting criteria –– Flagg will earn $930 million by the time he is 31 years old.Flagg will first sign a lucrative four-year, $62.7 million rookie contract with the Mavericks that runs through the 2028-29 season. …

For decades, New Balance has been known as the brand of shoes your dad wears on trips to Home Depot because his sciatica is acting up. But the sneaker company was on the big stage last night, outfitting basketball prodigy Cooper Flagg, who was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks. New Balance has just a fraction of the market share that huge brands like Nike and Adidas have, but it’s hoping Flagg can help propel it into sports relevancy. Sometimes it pays off to be the underdog: Flagg grew…

Breaking: BYU Football Lands College Football’s Most Promising 275-Pound Back, Nicholas Singleton – A Game-Changing Addition! Welcome Home, Buddy. PROVO, UT – In a seismic shift that sent ripples throughout the college football landscape, the BYU Cougars have officially landed Nicholas Singleton, arguably the most impactful transfer of the offseason. The former Penn State phenom, a rare blend of power, speed, and agility at a commanding 275 pounds, has committed to BYU, signaling a new era of offensive dominance for the Cougars. This isn’t just a recruiting win; it’s a statement. For weeks, whispers had circulated about Singleton’s potential move,…

A Legacy Cemented: Saquon Barkley and LaVar Arrington Stun Penn State with $78 Million Gift and Luxury Team Buses In a move that has sent shockwaves through college football and inspired Nittany Lion fans everywhere, two Penn State legends — Saquon Barkley and LaVar Arrington — have delivered an extraordinary gesture of loyalty and support to their alma mater. The duo announced a jaw-dropping $78 million donation to Penn State Athletics, along with the gift of three state-of-the-art luxury team buses. It’s a moment that will be remembered not just for its size, but for its symbolism. As Arrington…