Jed Katz

Jed Katz

Joined: Dec 14, 2024

Jed is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in journalism. He also contributes at several other basketball outlets, including has his own basketball blog and podcast — The Sixth Man Report.

Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) sets the play in front of West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Mar 7, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Dailyn Swain (3) reacts to a basket during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Mar 14, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) celebrates after a play against the Virginia Cavaliers during the men's ACC Conference Tournament Championship at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) shoots a free throw against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) saves the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Imagesduring the first half

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Arkansas' top NBA Draft prospect is making a legitimate top-five push in the 2026 NBA Draft. Acuff is simply difficult to ignore.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) shoots a free throw against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Hawkeyes' top NBA Draft prospect showed great resiliency in the second half of their win over the Terrapins in the Big Ten Tournament.

Mar 8, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrates in the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Yaxel Lendeborg's stellar season at Michigan was cemented with the Big Ten Player of the Year award.

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) and guard Nick Boyd (2) are shown during the waning moment of their game Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Marquette 96-76.

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The Badgers have a few legitimate NBA Draft prospects after becoming one of the more feared teams in the Big Ten.

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Wolverines walked into Champaign and took care of business, led by three NBA Draft prospects.

Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) looks to pass against BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Fans and analysts love to dish out player comparisons for NBA Draft prospects. Who are some pros we can compare AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer to?

Feb 20, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) dribbles against Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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New Orleans' rookie duo of Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen once again proved why they are a part of one of the best franchise classes in the NBA.

Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) defends Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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The Cougars' star guard is showing why he is still a top NBA Draft pick this year.

Kansas' Darryn Peterson warms up before a Big 12 Conference men's basketball game, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at United Supermarkets Arena.

The projected No. 1 overall pick sat out Kansas's biggest game of the season, and the Jayhawks won without him. There's a lot to unpack.

Feb 8, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara (51) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) react after a play against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Mohamed Diawara, the Knicks' second-round rookie, has quietly made a major impact on the team as New York pursues an NBA championship.

Jan 31, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) controls the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Queen was an effective contributor in New Orleans' 119-115 win in Minnesota.

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Rainier Beach High School (WA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) reacts against Mater Dei during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The 2026 McDonald's All-American Game rosters were announced, featuring some of the country's top high school talent.