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John Calipari gestures during a Kentucky game.

The Bulldogs and Wildcats are committing to a home-and-home series over the next two college basketball seasons.

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Five-star forward Xavier Booker announced his top 10 schools on Saturday, which included Indiana, Oregon, Purdue, Cincinnati, Gonzaga, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Auburn, Michigan State and Michigan. The Cathedral High School product is now considered a top-five player in the class of 2023 after breakout performances this summer.

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UNC players celebrate during an NCAA tournament game

UNC and Kentucky made out very well, while Michigan State did not. Who else joins them?

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November 10, 2011; San Diego, CA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Brandon Wood (30) has his shot blocked by forward John Henson (31) during the first half at the Carrier Classic on board USS Carl Vinson.

The contest marks the first time in a decade that a college basketball game has been played on the water.

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Plus, Avalanche can clinch Stanley Cup tonight and fantasy football alternative league formats.

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Chet Holmgren (Gonzaga) is introduced before the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft.

The newly drafted Thunder player’s dad’s hair was a hot topic of conversation on Thursday night.

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Apr 1, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots the ball during a practice session before the 2022 NCAA men’s basketball tournament Final Four semifinals at Caesars Superdome.

Both Jabari Smith and Paolo Banchero have been the betting favorites to be the No. 1 pick in the 24 hours leading into Thursday’s 2022 NBA draft.

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FILE - Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) drives to the basket next to Iowa forward Kris Murray (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten tournament March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. Ivey is the headliner among point guard prospects in next week’s NBA draft.

Our bettors provide their best bets and analysis for the 2022 NBA draft.

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Auburn’s Jabari Smith speaks to reporters Thursday, June 9, 2022 in Orlando, Fla. after going through a workout with the Orlando Magic, who hold the No. 1 pick in the June 23 NBA Draft. Smith is a top candidate to go first overall.

Odds and analysis for the first five picks of the 2022 NBA draft. Auburn’s Jabari Smith remains the favorite to be the first pick.

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It all depends on whether this surefire lottery pick’s 7’ 1”, 195-pound frame can hold up in the NBA.

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Oscar Tshiebwe, Julian Strawther and Armando Bacot

With most rosters locked in, we update our outlook for the 2022–23 season.

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Auburn Tigers forward Jabari Smith (10) takes a jump shot during the first round of the 2022 NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., on Friday, March 18, 2022.

Heavy favorites have emerged at SI Sportsbook for the top four picks in the 2022 NBA draft, highlighted by Jabari Smith serving as the massive favorite to be drafted first.

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Jan 11, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Jabari Smith (10) shoots against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

Jabari Smith has best odds to be first overall pick according to BetOnline.

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Mar 18, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Chattanooga Mocs guard Malachi Smith (13) has his shot blocked late in the game by Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. The Illini won 54-53.

The reigning Southern Conference Player of the Year averaged 19.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game last season.

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Julian Strawther and Drew Timme slap hands

Drew Timme’s return puts Gonzaga back in the mix for No. 1, but not everyone made out as well this week.

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Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) shoots the ball against Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) during the second half in the national championship game during the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament.

The two college hoops powerhouses will play a non-conference game in South Dakota this December.

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Gonzaga’s Drew Timme shoots at the NBA combine

Stay or go? Drew Timme, Jalen Wilson, Trevor Keels and David Roddy are among those who could still return to college.

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FILE - Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) reacts after making a 3-pointer against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Houston, Detroit and Orlando share the best odds to win the draft lottery on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, and the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. All three are already loaded with young players, even before the possibility of adding someone like Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero or Jabari Smith.

Betting analysis of the odds for the NBA draft No. 1 pick. Auburn’s Jabari Smith is the favorite to go first, followed by Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Duke’s Paolo Banchero.

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