The NBA released a list of early entry prospects for the 2025 draft that is basically one-third as long as it was just a few years back. Payments to college athletes means more of them are sticking around longer -- and keeping the game stronger.

After flirting with the possibility of declaring for the 2025 NBA draft, Alex Karaban has decided to return to Connecticut for his senior season. Karaban announced on X his "heart remains in Storrs" and he wants to "chase another national championship" with the Huskies in 2025-26.