Keenan Womack

Keenan Womack

Keenan Womack is a sportswriter native to Dallas, Texas, who has spent the last 12 years in Austin, the home of his alma mater, the University of Texas. Keenan has covered sports for SB Nation, Bleacher Report, Rivals/Orangebloods, a host of his own sites and now, Fan Nation. Focusing on basketball, Keenan was on the beat for the Longhorns hoops team for the last two-and-a-half years before moving on to pursue other opportunities. He is married and lives with his wife close to the Moody Center, so they can continue to catch games together.

Mar 29, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) leaves the court after losing to the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Tyler Kolek Is NBA Ready

After two impressive preseason performances, the Knicks rookie looks like he can contribute off the bat.

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Oct 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) drives to the basket in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Chicago Bulls: Could Matas Buzelis Take Patrick Williams' Minutes?

The Ignite rookie outplayed the Bulls power forward in his debut.

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Sep 30, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) takes part in Pelicans Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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Yves Missi Could be a Rookie of the Year Sleeper for Pelicans

The first-year center from Baylor will be a foundational piece for his new team.

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Feb 24, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Cameron Carr (43) reacts after dunking the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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2025 NBA Draft: Tennessee's Cameron Carr Set for Breakout Season

The Volunteers shooting guard struggled last year, but has legitimate upside.

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Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Ron Holland II poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Can Pistons Wings Ron Holland and Ausar Thompson Play Together?

The fifth-overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft has an overlapping skillset with his teammate. Can they coexist on the floor?

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Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Reed Sheppard poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected third overall by the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Could Reed Sheppard Supplant Jalen Green in Rockets Rotation?

The Kentucky combo guard has elite potential as a shooter, off-ball defender, and playmaker.

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Jul 12, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA;  Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (17) drives the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Nikola Durisic (7) during the second half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
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Best Value Picks for NBA Rookie of the Year in 2024

These players aren't necessarily expected to win Rookie of the Year, but still have a good shot at making some noise.

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Mar 13, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; California Golden Bears guard Jaylon Tyson (20) dribbles the ball against the Stanford Cardinal at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Jaylon Tyson Could Contribute Immediately for Cavaliers

The former Cal wing has high-level translatable skills.

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Brockton's AJ Dybantsa, the nation's top-ranked basketball recruit in the 2025 class, donated Nike gear to students at Trinity Catholic Academy in Brockton on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
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2026 NBA Draft: AJ Dybantsa is the Best Prospect in High School Basketball

The Utah Prep forward has unbelievable potential as a two-way player.

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Grovetown shooting guard Derrion Reid (35) dribbles during the Grovetown and South Effingham basketball game at Grovetown High School on Jan. 7. Grovetown defeated South Effingham 80-44.
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2025 NBA Draft: Derrion Reid is a Multitalented Scoring Threat

The Alabama forward was a five-star out of Prolific Prep and adds talent to an already loaded team.

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Mar 8, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, United States; Don Bosco vs. Paul VI in the Non-Public A championship at Jersey Mike's Arena. DB #2 Dylan Harper tries to get past P #22 Isaiah Thomas.
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2025 NBA Draft: Top Guard Prospects in College Basketball

After looking at some of the best NBA bigs in college hoops, here's a breakdown of the guards with the best shot at being drafted early.

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Cooper Flagg of Montverde Academy dunks during their semifinal game against Paul VI at the City of Palms Classic on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers.
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2025 NBA Draft: Ranking the NCAA's Power Forward Prospects

In a class full of wings and guards, who is the best NBA-ready four in college basketball?

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